Cinnamon and Weight Loss - Page 7

nobimbo · 11-08-2004, 02:32 AM

Yes, 1000 mg is 1/2 tsp. Large amounts of cinnamon can cause hypoglycemia, so be careful. Also, some people notice constipation when taking cinnamon.

There is a filling machine you can buy to help fill empty capsules yourself. One is called Capsuline; you can do a search and find more about it.

I just want to add that cinnamon is a great natural diuretic; some of the initial weight loss you might see when you first start taking it may be water weight.

Linda

la.lady · 11-08-2004, 05:49 AM

Everyone has to use their own judgement in using Cinnamon. From all that I have read, regular ole cinnamon that you get at the store is just as good as the extract. Anyway, we'll see how it works, because that is what I am using.

DM2 · 11-08-2004, 06:29 AM

I just downsized my cinnamon amt into my green tea. 1/2 tsp as opposed to 1 tsp. It's much better! Do you think it's okay to have 1/2 tsp in the morning and 1/2 tsp in the evening? Or should I drink 2 cups of tea in the morning to get it all at once?

BonnieB · 11-08-2004, 07:35 AM

I love adding cinnamon & powdered spenda to pork rinds, soooo yummy! My whole family grabs these up

kcbookworm · 11-08-2004, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DM2
I just downsized my cinnamon amt into my green tea. 1/2 tsp as opposed to 1 tsp. It's much better! Do you think it's okay to have 1/2 tsp in the morning and 1/2 tsp in the evening? Or should I drink 2 cups of tea in the morning to get it all at once?

I know that I split mine up. I am pretty sure others do, too.

Priest - Good info about cinnamon! I didn't know that! Mine is actually from Pampered Chef and it is "Korintje" cinnamon. The ingredients list just says "ground cinnamon". We always buy the Pampered Chef kind because it is strong and very good. Since it is working, I am just going to stick with it!

Shancopp · 11-08-2004, 08:42 AM

How do you guys get the cinnamon to dissolve? Last nite, I added some to my coffee and it ended up floating on top and a blob in the bottom of the cup. I put it in hot water???
Thanks

SCOTTSDALEJULIE · 11-08-2004, 08:45 AM

When I filled my own capsules, I just put the cinnamon in a bowl and scooped the capsule into the cinnamon and put the other side on.

kcbookworm · 11-08-2004, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shancopp
How do you guys get the cinnamon to dissolve? Last nite, I added some to my coffee and it ended up floating on top and a blob in the bottom of the cup. I put it in hot water???
Thanks

I just stir, stir, stir. And I keep the spoon nearby and stir again while I am drinking. I stir with a folding-like method, like you do when folding whipped egg whites into something. Hope this helps!

Melbalina · 11-08-2004, 09:08 AM

starting today, and just did something kinda yummy...
1heaping tsp of swiss miss SF hot choc. 1/2tsp of cinnamon to a mug then filled it with hot coffee...dissolved nicely and has a good taste

la.lady · 11-08-2004, 09:31 AM

I lost one and a-half pounds last week after adding the Cinnamon to my diet.

Shancopp · 11-08-2004, 09:46 AM

Melbalina.....how many carbs in the sf hot chocolate mix?

kcbookworm · 11-08-2004, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by la.lady
I lost one and a-half pounds last week after adding the Cinnamon to my diet.

My weight went up a bit today (I am thinking due to some extra sodium over the weekend) so my net loss last week was also 1.5 lbs. That is after no loss at all for 2 weeks. So I am going to keep up the cinnamon this week!

Everyone ... don't forget to post your stats on the "Cinnamon Users Stats" thread!

LoriWants2Lose · 11-08-2004, 10:04 AM

I love, love, love cinnamon. I've already read that things that are spicy (hot sauce, cayenne pepper) will up your metabolism, so I try to add these things to my morning eggs or other dishes. I figure I can use every edge I can find

sandooch140 · 11-08-2004, 10:07 AM

I'm down 4 pounds in a week since adding 1 tsp. of cinnamon to my morning protein shake. I'm also pretty strict in my diet and exercise like crazy, so I can't be certain it was just the cinnamon that did the trick, but I was stalled for a while and now I'm not.

Wickie · 11-08-2004, 10:44 AM

Ok, the calculations seem all wrong to me. I have the 500 mg capsules, which say to take them twice a day. The first day I was down 4 lbs after doing this. Those capsules are huge, and are full of cinnamon. I can NOT believe it would take 9 of those to make a teaspoon. Can some one help me out here? I am way confused. Math is not my forte.

bethany · 11-08-2004, 11:30 AM

Wickie, I used an online calculator, and based on Lynn and Linda's input we have determined that 9 capsules are INCORRECT as posted above.

2 caps at 500mg = 1/2 tsp
4 caps = 1 tsp

Wickie · 11-08-2004, 12:13 PM

thanks bethany, that helps a bunch

gina425 · 11-08-2004, 04:59 PM

I bought the caps at walmart today! Took one today!! I let you all know what happen.

LynnB · 11-08-2004, 05:47 PM

Gina, what's the brand name on the cinnamon caps? Also, how much are they at Walmart--and the quantity?

Thanks!

Lynn

Luv2shop36 · 11-08-2004, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LynnB
Gina, what's the brand name on the cinnamon caps? Also, how much are they at Walmart--and the quantity?

Thanks!

Lynn

I got some from walmart today,, they are rexall brand 100 capsules,, and i think they were under 6 bucks can't find receipt???

LynnB · 11-08-2004, 07:35 PM

Thanks MsMeka! I found mine at Walgreen's--100 caps for $7.49 (on sale--reg. $9.99). I thought I found a good deal, but sounds like yours was even better!

Lynn

Onixbee · 11-09-2004, 12:51 AM

Cinnamon doesnâ€™t work for me.............it makes me retain water

~becca~ · 11-09-2004, 04:12 AM

I was wondering about the cinnamon capsules then read your post Gina, that's how I would have to take it, don't like cinnamon very much.

Melbalina · 11-09-2004, 07:00 AM

kinda excited, was down a 1/2lb this am...took cinnamon yesteday...not sure if it is a coincidence or not...will post on the stats thread tomorrow for sure if it happens AGAIN!

Shancopp · 11-09-2004, 07:04 AM

Down one lb today! Only had prolly .25 tsp yesterday too. I've already had almost a tsp today. We'll see what tomorrow brings!

la.lady · 11-09-2004, 07:20 AM

Reporting: I lost another 1/2 pound yesterday. That makes me down 2 pounds in 5 days.

2BabesMama · 11-09-2004, 07:36 AM

I found the Rexall brand at Wal-Mart also! $4.96/100 capsules.

Starting w/cinnamon today!

taslucas · 11-09-2004, 09:17 AM

For those who also drink protein shakes, I added 1 tsp to my vanilla shake with 1 tsp sf vanilla syrup and it was delicious. That was two hours ago, and I'm not the slightest bit hungry.

la.lady · 11-09-2004, 10:01 AM

taslucas: I really beleive that Cinnamon helps keeps you from getting hungry. I know it is suppose to help regulate your blood sugar, therefore no hunger as often. Isn't that great.

taslucas · 11-09-2004, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by la.lady
taslucas: I really beleive that Cinnamon helps keeps you from getting hungry. I know it is suppose to help regulate your blood sugar, therefore no hunger as often. Isn't that great.

I'm not sure if it's the cinnamon or the shake, or the combination of both - but it's nice not to be feeling like snacking or anticipating lunch all morning! I think I've found my new breakfast

I've just realized I can add sf eggnog instead of vanilla...with the cinnamon I can have eggnog for breakfast!

Thanks again for the original post and info!

11-08-2004, 02:32 AM	#181
nobimbo MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,406 Gallery: nobimbo WOE: low carb	Yes, 1000 mg is 1/2 tsp. Large amounts of cinnamon can cause hypoglycemia, so be careful. Also, some people notice constipation when taking cinnamon. There is a filling machine you can buy to help fill empty capsules yourself. One is called Capsuline; you can do a search and find more about it. I just want to add that cinnamon is a great natural diuretic; some of the initial weight loss you might see when you first start taking it may be water weight. Linda Last edited by nobimbo; 11-08-2004 at 02:36 AM..

11-08-2004, 09:31 AM	#190
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 18,984 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 184.8 /172.8/ 155/-5' 7" WOE: God's Plan/ LC / Loving the way I feel!! Start Date: 8/1/12 / I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Report I lost one and a-half pounds last week after adding the Cinnamon to my diet.

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11-08-2004, 05:49 AM	#182
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 18,984 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 184.8 /172.8/ 155/-5' 7" WOE: God's Plan/ LC / Loving the way I feel!! Start Date: 8/1/12 / I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Everyone has to use their own judgement in using Cinnamon. From all that I have read, regular ole cinnamon that you get at the store is just as good as the extract. Anyway, we'll see how it works, because that is what I am using.

11-08-2004, 06:29 AM	#183
DM2 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: So. of Minneapolis, MN Posts: 22 Gallery: DM2 Stats: 228/216.25/125 Start Date: November 1, 2004	I just downsized my cinnamon amt into my green tea. 1/2 tsp as opposed to 1 tsp. It's much better! Do you think it's okay to have 1/2 tsp in the morning and 1/2 tsp in the evening? Or should I drink 2 cups of tea in the morning to get it all at once?

11-08-2004, 07:35 AM	#184
BonnieB Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: TX Posts: 263 Gallery: BonnieB	I love adding cinnamon & powdered spenda to pork rinds, soooo yummy! My whole family grabs these up

11-08-2004, 08:42 AM	#186
Shancopp Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: IN Posts: 8,016 Gallery: Shancopp Stats: pregnant/fat again/thin again WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/09	How do you guys get the cinnamon to dissolve? Last nite, I added some to my coffee and it ended up floating on top and a blob in the bottom of the cup. I put it in hot water??? Thanks

11-08-2004, 08:45 AM	#187
SCOTTSDALEJULIE Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SCOTTSDALE.AZ Posts: 4,058 Gallery: SCOTTSDALEJULIE Stats: 242/202/145	When I filled my own capsules, I just put the cinnamon in a bowl and scooped the capsule into the cinnamon and put the other side on.

11-08-2004, 09:08 AM	#189
Melbalina MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,969 Gallery: Melbalina Stats: start 140, now 129, goal: 125 WOE: Atkins	starting today, and just did something kinda yummy... 1heaping tsp of swiss miss SF hot choc. 1/2tsp of cinnamon to a mug then filled it with hot coffee...dissolved nicely and has a good taste

11-08-2004, 09:46 AM	#191
Shancopp Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: IN Posts: 8,016 Gallery: Shancopp Stats: pregnant/fat again/thin again WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/09	Melbalina.....how many carbs in the sf hot chocolate mix?

11-08-2004, 10:04 AM	#193
LoriWants2Lose Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere my imagination takes me Posts: 2,425 Gallery: LoriWants2Lose Stats: 228.6/192/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: October 12, 2012	I love, love, love cinnamon. I've already read that things that are spicy (hot sauce, cayenne pepper) will up your metabolism, so I try to add these things to my morning eggs or other dishes. I figure I can use every edge I can find

11-08-2004, 10:07 AM	#194
sandooch140 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So. CA Posts: 6,614 Gallery: sandooch140 Stats: 213/138-143 5'5", 44 years young, size 20/6 WOE: Whatever tickles my pickle! ;) Start Date: January 2003	I'm down 4 pounds in a week since adding 1 tsp. of cinnamon to my morning protein shake. I'm also pretty strict in my diet and exercise like crazy, so I can't be certain it was just the cinnamon that did the trick, but I was stalled for a while and now I'm not.

11-08-2004, 10:44 AM	#195
Wickie Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: KC MO Posts: 170 Gallery: Wickie Stats: 211/200/115 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4-20-04 restart 10-29-04	Ok, the calculations seem all wrong to me. I have the 500 mg capsules, which say to take them twice a day. The first day I was down 4 lbs after doing this. Those capsules are huge, and are full of cinnamon. I can NOT believe it would take 9 of those to make a teaspoon. Can some one help me out here? I am way confused. Math is not my forte.

11-08-2004, 11:30 AM	#196
bethany Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ponte Vedra, FL Posts: 4,417 Gallery: bethany Stats: 5'3" 180/166/120 WOE: Carb/Calorie Cycling Start Date: Restarted 09/15/04	Wickie, I used an online calculator, and based on Lynn and Linda's input we have determined that 9 capsules are INCORRECT as posted above. 2 caps at 500mg = 1/2 tsp 4 caps = 1 tsp

11-08-2004, 12:13 PM	#197
Wickie Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: KC MO Posts: 170 Gallery: Wickie Stats: 211/200/115 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4-20-04 restart 10-29-04	thanks bethany, that helps a bunch

11-08-2004, 04:59 PM	#198
gina425 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rhode Island usa Posts: 728 Gallery: gina425 Stats: 203/203/155 WOE: scarsdale now Start Date: 2/12/07	I bought the caps at walmart today! Took one today!! I let you all know what happen.

11-08-2004, 05:47 PM	#199
LynnB Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 106 Gallery: LynnB Stats: With my DD above on her wedding day, May 30, 04. WOE: Carb Cycling	Gina, what's the brand name on the cinnamon caps? Also, how much are they at Walmart--and the quantity? Thanks! Lynn

11-08-2004, 07:35 PM	#201
LynnB Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orlando Posts: 106 Gallery: LynnB Stats: With my DD above on her wedding day, May 30, 04. WOE: Carb Cycling	Thanks MsMeka! I found mine at Walgreen's--100 caps for $7.49 (on sale--reg. $9.99). I thought I found a good deal, but sounds like yours was even better! Lynn

11-09-2004, 12:51 AM	#202
Onixbee Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 26 Gallery: Onixbee	Cinnamon doesnâ€™t work for me.............it makes me retain water

11-09-2004, 04:12 AM	#203
~becca~ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: michigan Posts: 291 Gallery: ~becca~ Stats: 145/139/130 5"6 WOE: atkins Start Date: 8/1/07	I was wondering about the cinnamon capsules then read your post Gina, that's how I would have to take it, don't like cinnamon very much.

11-09-2004, 07:00 AM	#204
Melbalina MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,969 Gallery: Melbalina Stats: start 140, now 129, goal: 125 WOE: Atkins	kinda excited, was down a 1/2lb this am...took cinnamon yesteday...not sure if it is a coincidence or not...will post on the stats thread tomorrow for sure if it happens AGAIN!

11-09-2004, 07:04 AM	#205
Shancopp Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: IN Posts: 8,016 Gallery: Shancopp Stats: pregnant/fat again/thin again WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/09	Down one lb today! Only had prolly .25 tsp yesterday too. I've already had almost a tsp today. We'll see what tomorrow brings!

11-09-2004, 07:20 AM	#206
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 18,984 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 184.8 /172.8/ 155/-5' 7" WOE: God's Plan/ LC / Loving the way I feel!! Start Date: 8/1/12 / I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	Reporting: I lost another 1/2 pound yesterday. That makes me down 2 pounds in 5 days.

11-09-2004, 07:36 AM	#207
2BabesMama Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,252 Gallery: 2BabesMama WOE: Back to LC 12/30/11 Start Date: LCing 6/1/03	I found the Rexall brand at Wal-Mart also! $4.96/100 capsules. Starting w/cinnamon today!

11-09-2004, 09:17 AM	#208
taslucas Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 141 Gallery: taslucas Stats: Maintaining @ 120ish WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 11/03	For those who also drink protein shakes, I added 1 tsp to my vanilla shake with 1 tsp sf vanilla syrup and it was delicious. That was two hours ago, and I'm not the slightest bit hungry.

11-09-2004, 10:01 AM	#209
la.lady Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Lousiana Posts: 18,984 Gallery: la.lady Stats: 184.8 /172.8/ 155/-5' 7" WOE: God's Plan/ LC / Loving the way I feel!! Start Date: 8/1/12 / I'm losing it, pounds that is !!!	taslucas: I really beleive that Cinnamon helps keeps you from getting hungry. I know it is suppose to help regulate your blood sugar, therefore no hunger as often. Isn't that great.