How is the CLA/GLA going? - Page 113

mork · 01-15-2006, 01:32 PM

the pills Ihave are 1000 mg a piece. So, what do I do for that extra 400? Mork

abbynormal · 01-15-2006, 01:34 PM

I'm about to have a brawl with comcast over my internet service. This is the first time I've been able to get a connection all weekend. I have a progress picture but with this connection I'm not going to try to post until later. I will say I'm amazed at the progress in the past month.

kycowgirl · 01-15-2006, 01:35 PM

Michelle, That was an awesome thing you did going to help the tornado clean up. My hats off to you

kycowgirl · 01-15-2006, 01:38 PM

mork, welcome to the combo family, look on the back for the "actual" cla content. its ok to go over the 3400mg, just dont go below it. Looks like you will need 5 of yours a day to get the required dosage

Abby, sorry your having a hard time with your internet. I have cable and we have problems too when they upgrade. Cant wait to see your new pics

kycowgirl · 01-15-2006, 01:43 PM

I'll post the cla dosage chart again. According to this, the best dosage is 3400mg a day. anything over it loses effectiveness

...A study published in the Journal Of Nutrition found that CLA reduces fat and preserves muscle tissue-- even stubborn hard-to-lose fat around the middle! Normally, when you eat a fatty food, that fat directly enters your body's fat cells for storage. But CLA emulsifies the fat into soluble molecules, then switches the fat's direction from your body's fat cells into your muscle tissue. There it is metabolized to produce energy. Without CLA, your body stores the fat you eat-- and even creates new fat cells to accommodate the extra load." CLA speeds up your metabolism so you lose weight and build lean muscle without trying. Although exercise is not required to lose the weight with CLA, regular exercise is certainly encouraged for better muscle tone and cardiovascular healthFor the athletically inclined, Tonalin® CLA is of great assistance because it helps to pack on lean muscle, reduces body fat, and provides tremendous support for your immune system. Remember that all good things come with time. So, please don't judge whether Tonalin® CLA is working by looking at your bathroom scale -- at least not at first. Your body will be metabolizing fat better and building more muscle, and as you know, muscle is heavier than fat. If you're taking advantage of the great outdoors and getting some exercise (even just walking), you'll see the difference in increased energy. If you're not the active type, you'll see the difference in increased muscle tone and lower fat levelsFor anyone looking for a healthy way to help decrease body fat while improving your immune system, Tonalin® CLA may be the answer!

mork · 01-15-2006, 01:46 PM

So if you were me and wanted to get the best success in two weeks would you start the CLA or just wait till after vacation? Sorry to ask this again. mork

kycowgirl · 01-15-2006, 02:04 PM

I can only go from my own experience. I lost 6 pounds and 12 inches the first 10 days. I would say go for it. Although I am at a stall right now, its my own fault for cheating over the holidays, and I contribute the fact that I did not gain any back to the combo, and Phase 2. Remember Phase 2 is not to be used for a crutch, just an occasional cheat meal.

got2luv · 01-15-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kycowgirl

Michelle, That was an awesome thing you did going to help the tornado clean up. My hats off to you

Thanks, hun... we finally got everyone's house secured temporarily... still alot of debris to clean up.

I am exhausted and I hurt all over!!! Sorry to make this short, but I have to get supper cooked, then I'm turning in early again tonight.

Mork, read the back of your bottle... if you got it from Walmart it probably says 74-82% CLA so that's 740 - 820mg per pill.

kycowgirl · 01-15-2006, 02:39 PM

Get some rest Michelle, you earned it

mork · 01-15-2006, 03:31 PM

i actually got it from GNC and it says 1000 MG per capsules. So, if I am suppose to take 3400 MG's then I will have to take 4. Now do I need to add the GLA too?
Thanks for answering all my question!!! I appreciate you guys so much!! Mork

mybigbutt · 01-15-2006, 04:01 PM

Did any of you do the CLA/GLA combo on induction? Or should I wait til I am in OWL?

BeachTeach · 01-15-2006, 05:11 PM

<delurking>

Just had to say WOW! to your pics Caly! I swear, you look like you dropped 20 pounds or so. You can really see that huge difference in your thighs and hips....hoping that will happen for me too now that I'm on the combo.

All of you are just so inspiring!

<relurking>

got2luv · 01-15-2006, 05:13 PM

Mork, for some of us the CLA alone didn't work as fast or as well as it did after adding the Borage oil (for GLA). Are you sure the 1000mg is PURE CLA? read it very well on the back (small print) I have never seen pure CLA in the pill form.

mybigbutt,
The only reason I would say not to do this combo on induction is because it DOES stall the scale for most of us. If you are anything like I am, I need that extra bit of confidence of seeing that scale move at first.

When you say that you are on induction, do you mean that you are in your first two weeks or that you are still at induction level carbs. If you are past the first two weeks then you probably are ready for the combo. Just remember, the scale WILL stall. After about a month the scale will start moving again.

Take those pics, even if you do not post them, and take those measurements. That will be where you will see the loss. The studies say that it takes 12 weeks to see progress, but most of us here are seeing it within the first couple of weeks.

Good luck.

mybigbutt · 01-15-2006, 05:54 PM

Michelle, I am on induction again for the I don't know how many times.. but yes, I am still in my first wk of induction. So, if the scale doesn't move will the inches still go down? I'm mostly concerned with my tummy. ( hm, I accidently typed tubby, but that applies too!

) I'd like to maximize my loss as much as I can. I don't care so much about the scale, I am thinking clothing sizes.

veronicac · 01-15-2006, 06:02 PM

mybigbutt

you should go ahead and take the combo now i also lost 9lbs my first month on the combo but i stoped lcing for 2 weeks and gained it all back well 6 lbs of it but restarted a week ago and feeling great.

kycowgirl · 01-15-2006, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mybigbutt

. So, if the scale doesn't move will the inches still go down? I'm mostly concerned with my tummy. ( hm, I accidently typed tubby, but that applies too!

) I'd like to maximize my loss as much as I can. I don't care so much about the scale, I am thinking clothing sizes.

If you dont care about the scale stall, I say go ahead and start the combo.
Here is my progress pics from oct-dec on the combo. This is why pictures are so important. I really didnt think I had lost any till I saw these together.

veronicac · 01-15-2006, 06:16 PM

amazing Trish.....

Cutie · 01-15-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by veronicac

amazing Trish.....

and doesn't her hair look great off her forehead like that?!

kycowgirl · 01-15-2006, 06:40 PM

Thanks Veronica

Amy,

I am trying to train my hair to stay off my face now

The thing that amazes me most about this combo is, when I look at everyones progress pics, I see such definition in the waist area. Everyone is getting "Curvy" again in all the right places

kycowgirl · 01-15-2006, 06:46 PM

I asked this in the muscle matters thread but I dont know if anyone will see it there so I am going off topic and asking it here....
Everytime I work my legs or walk alot, the only muscle that buffs up is the front part of my calf I guess I could call it. I dont know why this happens

. My personal trainer said she never saw that happen before either. Anyone know what I am doing wrong or have this happen to them also? They have went down since I stopped going to the gym and working my legs so much, but since I started walking again, thats the area thats getting hard again

It looks freaky when they get big

Caly1 · 01-15-2006, 06:55 PM

wow trish, im stumpted

kycowgirl · 01-15-2006, 07:14 PM

I was afraid of that, leave it to me to have something "weird" happen

Caly1 · 01-15-2006, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carla70

Well as much as I don't want to do this...this will hopefully keep me accountable to exercise and LC. I have not taken the CLA combo for about a week now...i had to experiment to see if I could get the scale to move some. Then I will go back to the combo. I don't see any difference in the pics from one month to the next....

you don't see a difference??? Are you crazy. Your waist and hips look sooooo much smaller. Look again, lol you look fantastic!!!!

kycowgirl · 01-15-2006, 08:18 PM

I musta missed those pics. I can tell a big difference too. your waist is getting some curve and definition and your hips are noticably smaller. your doing great

Caly1 · 01-15-2006, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mybigbutt

Did any of you do the CLA/GLA combo on induction? Or should I wait til I am in OWL?

I started lcing on nov 3rd and started the combo on thanksgiving. I stalled for about 2 weeks. I think it may be beneficial to start durring induction because your body is in lose weight mode. Maybe not, just a thought.

Caly1 · 01-15-2006, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mork

i actually got it from GNC and it says 1000 MG per capsules. So, if I am suppose to take 3400 MG's then I will have to take 4. Now do I need to add the GLA too?
Thanks for answering all my question!!! I appreciate you guys so much!! Mork

hey mork, glad you found your way here. Anyways, i take GNC brand and i take 4 per day. 2 in the am and 2 in the pm. You don't have to take gla with your cla but many have found that it is helpful. i started off just taking the cla and had good results. i added in gla (borage oil found in the vitamin section of walmart) the first part of december.

Tracy0821 · 01-15-2006, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ddog27

Wow Caly!! You look great! What an amazing change!! You should be proud of yourself!!

Hey Caly what are the dates on your before and after pics??

Matblack · 01-16-2006, 02:02 AM

Hey Guys

This is a major thread and I've delved through it a bit but I can't find any info on CLA/ GLA for men. I've just started Atkins induction again (after 3 years off program) and I want to give myself every advantge this time around. Last time I did Atkins for 10 w

01-15-2006, 01:38 PM	#3364
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,332 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	mork, welcome to the combo family, look on the back for the "actual" cla content. its ok to go over the 3400mg, just dont go below it. Looks like you will need 5 of yours a day to get the required dosage Abby, sorry your having a hard time with your internet. I have cable and we have problems too when they upgrade. Cant wait to see your new pics Last edited by kycowgirl : 01-15-2006 at 01:54 PM.

01-15-2006, 01:43 PM	#3365
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,332 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	I'll post the cla dosage chart again. According to this, the best dosage is 3400mg a day. anything over it loses effectiveness ...A study published in the Journal Of Nutrition found that CLA reduces fat and preserves muscle tissue-- even stubborn hard-to-lose fat around the middle! Normally, when you eat a fatty food, that fat directly enters your body's fat cells for storage. But CLA emulsifies the fat into soluble molecules, then switches the fat's direction from your body's fat cells into your muscle tissue. There it is metabolized to produce energy. Without CLA, your body stores the fat you eat-- and even creates new fat cells to accommodate the extra load." CLA speeds up your metabolism so you lose weight and build lean muscle without trying. Although exercise is not required to lose the weight with CLA, regular exercise is certainly encouraged for better muscle tone and cardiovascular healthFor the athletically inclined, Tonalin® CLA is of great assistance because it helps to pack on lean muscle, reduces body fat, and provides tremendous support for your immune system. Remember that all good things come with time. So, please don't judge whether Tonalin® CLA is working by looking at your bathroom scale -- at least not at first. Your body will be metabolizing fat better and building more muscle, and as you know, muscle is heavier than fat. If you're taking advantage of the great outdoors and getting some exercise (even just walking), you'll see the difference in increased energy. If you're not the active type, you'll see the difference in increased muscle tone and lower fat levelsFor anyone looking for a healthy way to help decrease body fat while improving your immune system, Tonalin® CLA may be the answer! __________________ Trisha When you’re down and things look rough, Look deep within yourself and Cowgirl Up! Last edited by kycowgirl : 01-15-2006 at 01:51 PM.

01-15-2006, 02:04 PM	#3367
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,332 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	I can only go from my own experience. I lost 6 pounds and 12 inches the first 10 days. I would say go for it. Although I am at a stall right now, its my own fault for cheating over the holidays, and I contribute the fact that I did not gain any back to the combo, and Phase 2. Remember Phase 2 is not to be used for a crutch, just an occasional cheat meal. Last edited by kycowgirl : 01-15-2006 at 02:07 PM.

01-15-2006, 05:13 PM	#3373
got2luv Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,076 Gallery: got2luv Stats: weight : 166 height: 5'3.5" age:32 WOE: yogurt & LC Start Date: August 2, 2005 restart July 18, 2008	Mork, for some of us the CLA alone didn't work as fast or as well as it did after adding the Borage oil (for GLA). Are you sure the 1000mg is PURE CLA? read it very well on the back (small print) I have never seen pure CLA in the pill form. mybigbutt, The only reason I would say not to do this combo on induction is because it DOES stall the scale for most of us. If you are anything like I am, I need that extra bit of confidence of seeing that scale move at first. When you say that you are on induction, do you mean that you are in your first two weeks or that you are still at induction level carbs. If you are past the first two weeks then you probably are ready for the combo. Just remember, the scale WILL stall. After about a month the scale will start moving again. Take those pics, even if you do not post them, and take those measurements. That will be where you will see the loss. The studies say that it takes 12 weeks to see progress, but most of us here are seeing it within the first couple of weeks. Good luck. __________________ ~Michelle~ I'm NOT fat, I'm just short for my weight!!! Weight stats: 173/166/140 *~~ Fell off the wagon but I'mmmm baaaaack ~~* Trying to fit into a true size 5/6 Last edited by got2luv : 01-15-2006 at 05:14 PM.

01-15-2006, 01:32 PM	#3361
mork MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,040 Gallery: mork	the pills Ihave are 1000 mg a piece. So, what do I do for that extra 400? Mork

01-15-2006, 01:34 PM	#3362
abbynormal Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Welcome to the Bluff Posts: 7,703 Gallery: abbynormal WOE: yikes!	I'm about to have a brawl with comcast over my internet service. This is the first time I've been able to get a connection all weekend. I have a progress picture but with this connection I'm not going to try to post until later. I will say I'm amazed at the progress in the past month.

01-15-2006, 01:35 PM	#3363
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,332 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	Michelle, That was an awesome thing you did going to help the tornado clean up. My hats off to you

01-15-2006, 01:46 PM	#3366
mork MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,040 Gallery: mork	So if you were me and wanted to get the best success in two weeks would you start the CLA or just wait till after vacation? Sorry to ask this again. mork

01-15-2006, 02:39 PM	#3369
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,332 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	Get some rest Michelle, you earned it

01-15-2006, 03:31 PM	#3370
mork MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,040 Gallery: mork	i actually got it from GNC and it says 1000 MG per capsules. So, if I am suppose to take 3400 MG's then I will have to take 4. Now do I need to add the GLA too? Thanks for answering all my question!!! I appreciate you guys so much!! Mork

01-15-2006, 04:01 PM	#3371
mybigbutt MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,830 Gallery: mybigbutt Stats: 188/184/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 5/29/08 again...	Did any of you do the CLA/GLA combo on induction? Or should I wait til I am in OWL?

01-15-2006, 05:11 PM	#3372
BeachTeach Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 353 Gallery: BeachTeach Stats: 165/154/125 WOE: Atkins & Exercise Start Date: December 3, 2005	<delurking> Just had to say WOW! to your pics Caly! I swear, you look like you dropped 20 pounds or so. You can really see that huge difference in your thighs and hips....hoping that will happen for me too now that I'm on the combo. All of you are just so inspiring! <relurking>

01-15-2006, 05:54 PM	#3374
mybigbutt MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,830 Gallery: mybigbutt Stats: 188/184/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 5/29/08 again...	Michelle, I am on induction again for the I don't know how many times.. but yes, I am still in my first wk of induction. So, if the scale doesn't move will the inches still go down? I'm mostly concerned with my tummy. ( hm, I accidently typed tubby, but that applies too! ) I'd like to maximize my loss as much as I can. I don't care so much about the scale, I am thinking clothing sizes.

01-15-2006, 06:02 PM	#3375
veronicac MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 1,545 Gallery: veronicac Stats: 207/174/160 first time second 207/204/150 WOE: atkins Start Date: oct 05 - restart 8,07	mybigbutt you should go ahead and take the combo now i also lost 9lbs my first month on the combo but i stoped lcing for 2 weeks and gained it all back well 6 lbs of it but restarted a week ago and feeling great.

01-15-2006, 06:16 PM	#3377
veronicac MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 1,545 Gallery: veronicac Stats: 207/174/160 first time second 207/204/150 WOE: atkins Start Date: oct 05 - restart 8,07	amazing Trish.....

01-15-2006, 06:40 PM	#3379
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,332 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	Thanks Veronica Amy, I am trying to train my hair to stay off my face now The thing that amazes me most about this combo is, when I look at everyones progress pics, I see such definition in the waist area. Everyone is getting "Curvy" again in all the right places

01-15-2006, 06:46 PM	#3380
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,332 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	I asked this in the muscle matters thread but I dont know if anyone will see it there so I am going off topic and asking it here.... Everytime I work my legs or walk alot, the only muscle that buffs up is the front part of my calf I guess I could call it. I dont know why this happens . My personal trainer said she never saw that happen before either. Anyone know what I am doing wrong or have this happen to them also? They have went down since I stopped going to the gym and working my legs so much, but since I started walking again, thats the area thats getting hard again It looks freaky when they get big

01-15-2006, 06:55 PM	#3381
Caly1 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: oblivion Posts: 3,499 Gallery: Caly1 Start Date: November 2005	wow trish, im stumpted

01-15-2006, 07:14 PM	#3382
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,332 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	I was afraid of that, leave it to me to have something "weird" happen

01-15-2006, 08:18 PM	#3384
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,332 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	I musta missed those pics. I can tell a big difference too. your waist is getting some curve and definition and your hips are noticably smaller. your doing great

01-16-2006, 02:02 AM	#3388
Matblack Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Maidstone, Kent, England Posts: 845 Gallery: Matblack	Hey Guys This is a major thread and I've delved through it a bit but I can't find any info on CLA/ GLA for men. I've just started Atkins induction again (after 3 years off program) and I want to give myself every advantge this time around. Last time I did Atkins for 10 w