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Old 10-22-2005, 02:58 AM   #631
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Ok ok ok okokokok

I have been reading this thread since day one....and I am taking the drugs, so i should start posting...LOL

I am one of those people that cheats. I just havent quite wrangled control of my self control yet. In fact, I am such a good example of this stuff...LOL

I dont exercise
I cheat way too much
and i have lost inches...hehe

In 60 days of eating *pretty* good, but some cheating....
I lost
3 inches in my hips
2.5 in my waist
1 in my bust
and my weight is the same....

Just think if i exercised or even followed the plan like i am supposed to! argh! LOL

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Lucky..... I guess you don't really have to exercise (see Mary up there? Hiiiii Mary! )

BUT you would get much better results if you did. I am also one who does hardcore exercise then decides that it is too boring.... I know it's hard to pull yourself outta that rut!
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Old 10-22-2005, 04:44 AM   #632
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I am taking 6 Tonalin - CLA with 74-82% CLA
MT Borage GLA says 480mg for 2 pills - will probably do 3
so 3 times a day/ 2-Tonalin , 1 Borage

Hey experts ... does this sound good, I am a virgin at this
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Old 10-22-2005, 06:29 AM   #633
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Sounds great! That's what I do.... I think it is the GLA that gave me a headache.

Hubby starts the combo today (after fishing tourney) I can't wait to measure him next week. He was unpleasantly surprised at his measurements last night. I can't wait to see them in a few weeks. I think it kinda depressed him.

He weighed last night... I have been sneaking in lc meals...about 2 weeks I think he's 248.5 from 255!!!! That was with him drinking on the weekends. He wants to lose weight but he doesn't want to diet. I think he's starting to come around.
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Old 10-22-2005, 06:39 AM   #634
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I have a question for all of you major exercisers..... hubby works construction... hard work lemme tell ya, when I go to the job I am amazed at what they do all day... makes me happy to run the office at home and drive around to meet the homeowners and inspectors.

Here's the question part. Do you think he needs to add to the exercise? I mean he is already dog tired when he gets home... leaves home at 5:00 am and returns at 6:00 pm. I really don't see where he would have time to add anything except on the weekends, but he has been doing this work since he was a teenager. His muscles have probably gotten used to the every day strain.... he has SEXY legs and muscular arms.... he carries his weight in his belly.
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Old 10-22-2005, 07:53 AM   #635
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Hey why dont yall start this as a challange on the challange boards. That way you can restart the thread every week. Just a thought.

The Cla/Gla challange........
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Old 10-22-2005, 08:04 AM   #636
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i have another question for u guys
my evening primrose has 90mg of gla ,,,,,,,, do u think 4 a day is enough or should i take more ,,,,,,,,lol
my cla's have 1000mgs
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Old 10-22-2005, 08:20 AM   #637
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Gina,
I am taking 3500 mg of CLA a day (liquid) and the evening primrose I just finished was 90 mg of GLA for 1 softgel, I was taking 4 of those. Now, the evening primrose my mom gave me only has 45 mg of GLA per pill so I have to take 8 of those!!
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my GLA - Borage says 480mg for 2 tabs...this sounds high compared to everyone else. Does anywone have Borage w/ that high mg of GLA ??
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I think Paige is using one similar to yours, but not certain. As soon as I use the four free bottles of evening primrose my mom gave me I will be changing to borage oil. Would much prefer to cut down the number of pills I am taking!
Also, is that just the GLA count? And not the overall mg count?
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yeah... thats just the GLA... just started yesterday. But I will keep every one posted on results.
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Can't remember if I read whether you measured yet. If not, do it now!! You will want to see the results.
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I have measured
Yuck !!!!!
I will post next week hopefully with some updated loss. Friday ! Wish me luck
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Hope it works for you!!!
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Old 10-22-2005, 11:41 AM   #644
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Wow my Borage says 500 mg per softgel. I've been taking 3 per day. hmmmmmm I guess we will see.

Good Luck to all of you who are just starting this combo.
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Bandwagon here I come, (jumps in) I bought the Borage Oil 500 mgfor one tab by Spring Valley at walmart and also Tonalin 1000-CLA by Rexall at walmart 2 tabs 2,000 mg. Are these the correct things? I am concerned I got the wrong borage oil since it dosen't say gla. What do you all think?

Should I take them all at once or spread through the day? I fugure I will take 3,000mg of cla and 1,00 mg of the borage oil. I hope it is right!

I am one of those people that can eat nothing and still gain weigh especially in my midsection. If all the resident "experts" agree on the dosage I will measure and start tomorrow. I am so thrilled that something could finally help me out!

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Old 10-22-2005, 12:32 PM   #646
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I believe your dosage is perfect. Some of us take the liquid, so this means we only take it once a day since the dosage is 3500 mg. I don't know if it is necessary to spread it out. In fact, I am going out of town until Monday so I am taking the CLA pills with me and will be taking all three of them in the morning instead of throughout the day.
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Good Afternoon everyone I weighed in this morning and whoo hoo I'm down to 207!!! and I pulled my belt in another notch going to be in my 34's soon, going to have Trish measure me tonight and I'll post my results.

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Chelle fantastic results in a week just taking the cla/gla, glad you are with us

WTG Michelle on tricking your hubby, maybe he'll join us after seeing his results. He doesn't need any more exercise...the combo will take it off his waist

Tracy, I think borage oil is borage oil it all has the GLA, looks like you have a good combination going, glad to have you with us

Gavinsmom good idea on starting a challenge thread for us to post results, but I think this thread needs to continue also, it has inspired so many people to give this a try.

I hope everyone has a fantastic and safe weekend
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Old 10-22-2005, 01:43 PM   #648
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I took measurments today and in 11 days lost 4.5 inches from 4 measurements, chest, abdomen, waist and hip and I only lost 1 actual pound from the first measurement, (went up 4 on a cheat ) I took in another notch on my belt and my 36 jeans are getting loose
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Heather150...(put in the freezer) LOL I like your idea better

Chrystine... I now dub you "Cheesecake Queen" lol Good talking to you on Yahoo messenger gf. Keep up the good work and buzz me anytime


shulamite... (planning special ops to raid their fridge) LOL we will share with you

luckylychee... Welcome to the thread. You will see inches lost before the scales move, but you WILL notice a big difference. It took me about 3 weeks before the scale started moving but I lost 9 inches. Just hang with it and dont get discouraged with the scale. Taking pics and measurements now is the best way to follow your progress. Keep us posted

Chelle... Welcome to the thread, can't wait to see your results. Keep us posted

FYI..is anyone getting the burps with CLA/GLA??? ...
I finally put my glasses on and read the label on the Tonlin 1000-CLA. Here is what it says...Studies demonstrate that the CLA helps reduce body fat....
"Consult doctor before use if you have, or have had, diabetes or hypoglycemia or if you are taking ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur, including gastrointestinal discomfort or fatigue. For best results, use as part of a low fat reduced-calorie diet and daily exercise program.

HD Lady... Welcome to the thread. I get a nasty metalic taste in my mouth when I go into ketosis. Thats how I know its working. The ketosis strips help monitor it, but for some reason, Tom gets there quicker than I do. Takes me a week to get there and mine never get as dark as Toms either.

got2luv, Michelle ... Tell hubby to switch to Michelob low carb beer. lol its not bad at all really. Tom and I usually have a couple Rum Island Ice Teas when we hot tub and it doesn't seem to hurt anything. Tell him to get his behind on here and post with us too lol
(Do you think he needs to add to the exercise?) In my opinion, hes exercising enough on the job. The cla/gla should work really well for him with his job I would think. Give him the "atta boy award" from me for giving it a try lol

gina7657... Congrats on quitting smoking, I'm gonna try it again soon myself.

snafu323...I take the liquid cla , I like just having to remember 1 dose in the morning, and the Spring Valley brand Borage Oil caps from Wal-Mart has 500mg gla and I take 2 twice a day

Tracer... Welcome aboard. Your dosage sounds about right to me. Just dont give up, you WILL see results

tom_912 ... Wheres my cheesecake !!!!!!! I had to take in another notch on my miners belt at work too, yeaaaa !!!


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Old 10-22-2005, 01:44 PM   #650
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Thanks for the welcome, I just love this board!

Tom I noticed that you were in the Coast Guard, where were you stationed? My hubby was in it in NY!

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Tom_ my hubby was in Rockaway, New York City for quite awhile , then to Buffalo, NY the finished in The thousand Islands, NY, nice spot. They wanted to move him to border patrol on the mexican border so opted out. He misses it terribly actually now wants to open his own marina in KY.
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Hi Trisha
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FYI..is anyone getting the burps with CLA/GLA??? ...
I finally put my glasses on and read the label on the Tonlin 1000-CLA. Here is what it says...Studies demonstrate that the CLA helps reduce body fat....
"Consult doctor before use if you have, or have had, diabetes or hypoglycemia or if you are taking ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur, including gastrointestinal discomfort or fatigue. For best results, use as part of a low fat reduced-calorie diet and daily exercise program
My bottle doesn't even have any warnings other than this products has not been evaluated by the FDA LOL
How strange is that?
I'm gonna wait out the week, see if the burpees and tummy fullness goes away. If not, I'll have to stop
I just took my first dose, just got home from work. Wonder how bad it will set me back to only take 2 doses instead of my usual 4?? i'll try to squeeze in at least three of my CLAs...afraid to take them in short spurts. I may even be having a problem with the Evening Primrose, since I take them together. So I don't know if its the CLA or the GLA??
I do know that I feel smaller....but it's all in my head...singing to myself that I'm shrinking I'm shrinking hahahahaha.

Tom-WTG on the lossage and the shrinkage! You men always have it easy! Hmph! LOL
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i have another question for u guys
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Gina-my bottle says 90mg of GLA, 1000mg Primrose oil. My bottle says to take 2 softgels three times a day, so that's 6 pills. Hope that helps. Dunno what would happen if you put it down to 4 pills.
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Maybe you should try to take just the cla or gla alone for a few days and see which one is doing it and decrease the dosage in that one.
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You're skeering me Trisha. Then how will I lose the inches???? <whine>
Isn't the reason ya lose those inches is because of the combo?
I mean..I'd much rather just take the CLA than to have to take them both...too many #%#% pills LOL
I'm gonna go read up on this again...I'm so confuddled!
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