*~*September 2007 CLA/GLA * ~*

[FreeingMyself]

OK- so unofficially (since I am on my parent's computer and not mine in NC) I have lost in one month of the combo:

1" off my waist (really was hoping for more since I have diastasis recti which makes my belly look even bigger)
2" off each arm!!(this is awesome since my arms were larger)
1" off each thigh
1" off my hips

8 inches total!!! Plus I lost between 4-6lbs...it's hard to tell since I am now weighing on my parents scale and not my digital one.

I am happy with this and will continue ofr the full 3 months to see where it gets me. I am having my consultation for breast reduction tomorrow morning, so I know I can't take it for awhile before surgery, other than that I am not sure. I am also not expecting awesome results for October since I will not be able to lift or exercise other than walking. I am really trying to stay realistic since the long term effects of this surgery will help me be tons more mobile without pain!!!

[missis36]

Originally Posted by lisabinil

I posted my "wow" moment on the Main Forum and thought I would share. I fit into 4 more pair of size 14 dress pants for work and wore a pair and for some reason put my hair up today-I've never done that at this job before. I just thought I looked good today. I went to get something off the printer and one of the IT guys were in there and did a doubletake (kind of a cheesy movie moment) and said how good I looked today and that he really liked my hair up and kept gushing. That's how I know this WOE and supplementation is working for me-nothing lifts you up like a flirt and compliment from a guy!

Lisa I love this story. I thought about you today while at the copier, just wanted to tell you this was a very motivational story. Keep up the great work! You guys are awesome

[lisabinil]

It's a really strange but good feeling. I can now reach into my closet and just about all of my 14's fit me. I put on a pair of khakis I haven't fit into in forever and tucked a tank into them (with another blouse over-still not willing to have my muffin top on total display! ) For the newbies out there on the combo the scale is not moving for me but the inches have been lost and am fitting into smaller clothes. 3 people have said this week that they really notice a difference-I'm getting smaller and to keep up the good work.

[mikkimouse]

Hey All, Congrats to all who is losing, what an awsome feeling, I am on my 4 th week of CLA/GLA and i have lost a total of 20"......How exciting, I dont know the weight loss yet, I wont get on a scale just yet. But i will say it does work, I take 3 GLA a day, and 5 CLA durring the day with meals, The fat is melting off. Thanks again for all of the support and comments from you all, Very Inspiring!!!!!

[Karsen]

Congrad's to ALL -

Freeing myself LISA - question - - you said you were having a breast reduction & that you could not take the combo prior - - did the Dr. tell you you could not or did you read you could not prior to surgery???? Just curious WHY you said that.- - I'm considering it in about Nov.
Thanks.

[eddiesgal]

Hello everyone
Lisabini..great results fitting into the 14's again My scale is stalled and it is encouraging to know that the combo is still working despite that.

Karsen......since you've upped your dosage on the CLA, how's it going?

Trish........still keeping your son and family close in thought and prayer.

To everyone else, a big hello and good job!!

[December]

I started the combo on the 113th of Sept. but, the scale is not oving. But, I feel like I am losing in my stomach area. I have not measured but, will go by how my clothes feel.
Have a good day and I'm hanging in there.

[eddiesgal]

Good Morning all
Today was the official Monday Morning weigh-in and I actually managed to loose an additional pound since last week Not coming off quickly but the inches are still paring down so that's encouraging

Here's the total since beginning 7/23 with induction and then adding GLA/CLA
on 8/3

Bust -1
Under Bust -3
waist -7
hips -3 1/2
Pooch -5
Right thigh -2 1/2
Left thigh - 2 1/2
Right Arm -1/2

25 inches and 26 pounds!
Certainly can't complain
Have a great day everyone.

[Missalissa]

Originally Posted by eddiesgal

25 inches and 26 pounds!

Great job eddiesgal! Congrats!

Missalissa

[Karsen]

Eddiesgal - you've lost 25 pounds in 2 months??? tell me what you are eating!!! I can not get my scale to move at all !!!

[eddiesgal]

Originally Posted by Karsen

Eddiesgal - you've lost 25 pounds in 2 months??? tell me what you are eating!!! I can not get my scale to move at all !!!

Karsen.......I actually did induction past the 2 week mark and didn't begin the GLA/CLA until 8/3 so the scale seemed to really move well for me......now it's slowed down quite a bit and I'm actually happy when I see a pound a week.
Didn't eat anything special, just the old induction menu.

[Carolynn2]

This is weigh in day for me too and I am pleased that I am back down to where I was in July and don't have to move the # up on my signature line chart! I started back this week and added CLA/GLA so we will see what happens. I did take all of my measurements. How often do you all remeasure?

[jjcanada]

I've been taking 3 CLA pills w/breakfast for the last 3 weeks and haven't noticed much of a change (except more pimples). Should I up the dosage? Also, are there fat calories in these pills? I am trying to keep track of my calories.

TIA!

[daveri]

Can anyone tell me if they have seen a difference while taking either the cla liquid with the borage oil or the pills? I have taken the liquid mostly, and definitely could tell a difference. I tired the CLA Extreme once, but really didn't think it did much for me. I just have the worst time trying to remember to get that liquid down every day. At least the pill form can travel with me a little easier! Any suggestions?

[December]

Hi all,

My stomach seems to be going down weight loss is the same. I have a question. The last 2 days I have been having a lot of itching around my stomach area, and hip area. Anyone else itching????????? Not sure what that is. Anyone have any ideas I have been on the combo since about the 13th of September.

[KJ-43]

I am going to start this combo once again. I had stoped b/c this stuff gets pricey but it does work. I do arobic exercise 3-4 times a week and weights 2 times a week with some yoga and I just can't get the rusults with my middle like I did before so here I go again. I bought some borage oil and sunflower seed oil by flora it is organic expelled pressed. The lady at the heath food store said that it has cla in it alone with safflower oil and explained she knows this b/c she studied it. I will try this first and see what results I get and then go from there. Good luck all.

[ADLMA]

I am back on. KY, girl, you have done great. I have been off the duo for a while now, first due to surgery, then I just could not get back on the train. Life strugles, I guess, always turning to my best friend. . .food. Working hard to get it back together!

Anywhoo, glad to be back. Happy to read about some great results. KY, Way to go!

[kycowgirl]

Hey all, We are back . Had a wonderful time. We really needed to get away from all the stress at home for awhile and it really helped. I'm glad to see you all doing so well. Unfortunately my weight is really suffering. I weighed in at 201.4 this morning. So I am pretty much back where I started. I started back on plan today with the combo. First thing I did was go through the fridge and throw out all the fattening junk that we do not need, and brewed a fresh batch of green tea !!! I know how well this combo worked for me last time, so crossin my fingers it still does after the way I have abused my body these last few weeks. We really enjoyed our trip. We played golf every day, went swimming when it didnt rain and did a little fishing. I probably should have walked the golf course like Tom did but I rode the cart with his mom instead. Someone at the park had a Wii and let us try it out. OMG it was so much fun !!! We played boxing and Tom beat the C*** out of me, dang him anyway LOL. And what a workout !! Our arms are so sore from throwing all those punches lol. We are going to get one. So many interactive games to play and he said it has an exercise one you can get too. I want the dance revolution one, its supposed to be a great fun workout. I am determined not to let this stress get me down anymore and stick to plan and re-lose all this extra weight. This thread and all your posts really is motivational and I am counting on all of you to help me over this hump. I love this thread, not just because of all the great info y'all keep finding (good and bad) but because you all are so supportive and such a great group of people and I am so thankful you are all here with us. Luv ya all !!!!

lisabinil, isn't that a great feeling. I'm so happy for you. I betcha get alot more compliments too !!


Missalissa, looking forward to seeing your measurements.

angel66tlc, welcome to the thread . On the cla, look at the back of the bottle for the actual cla content. You need 3.4 mg a day. For the borage oil caps, start with 2 and increase to 3 or 4 if you arent getting good results in a couple weeks. As for how long to take it....you can stop taking it once you reach goal...as long as you continue eating clean. If you fall back to bad eating habits, you will regain the weight like I have

Carolynn2, welcome to the thread. I look forward to seeing your results. keep us posted please. Don't forget your starting measurements and weight. I usually weigh every day to see where I am and make sure its not going up. I will measure once a week.

PalmTreeGal, I just prefer the liquid since I take so many other supps and its more cost efficient for me. I don't think its that bad tasting either. Dont be afraid to measure, thats the sure fire way to see your results. You dont have to post them, just do it for you so you can see the difference.

Karsen, hey gf , your right on target !! About the borage oil caps...if your planning any surgeries or procedures, you should stop taking it a week before because it is a blood thinner. Thats what my doc told me. I had to stop for a week before my colonoscopy. (psssst loved your pic, very pretty lady, you should post that on your av)

FreeingMyself, thats pretty good results. Hang in there, it gets better with time. Remember, the cla helps build lean muscle which weights the same as fat so less noticable on the scale.

Missi,

mikkimouse, That is Awesome results ... woohoo you go girl !! How motivational , Keep us posted !!!

eddiesgal, thanks, keep those 's coming please, its not over yet . Wow, what an update on your stats. Your doing awesome !!!!

December, thats how it works, sounds like your right on trak too. Keep it up . Never heard of anyone having itching with this combo before. (maybe its your belly shrinking ) The only time I have itched like that is a couple days after I first go to the tanning bed. Maybe someone else can answer that one

jjcanada, Others have siad they had the same problem but it goes away in a few weeks when your body gets used to the extra oils. You need 3.4 mg of cla a day. Are you taking the borage oil caps with it too?

daveri, I take the Now brand Borage Oil caps from Netrition. They have the highest gla content so less pills to take and dont have to buy them as often. I never really tried the liquid borage oil

KJ-43, welcome back to the combo . Let us know how it works for you this time

ADLMA, welcome back . thanks for the compliment, but it isn't deserved at the moment . I'm right there with you and restarted today. Hopefully I wont let the stress get to me as bad again and I can get back to the great results I had last time and post monthly pics again. Now that was motivational, seeing everyones progress pics !!!

Sorry about writing a book here lol just trying to catch up lol. Hope I didnt forget anyone. If I did, it wasnt intentional

As soon as I get the pics off the camera and resized, I will post a pic of me for my restarting pic (yuk) (helps keep me accountable)

Now off to change my stats *sighs*

[FreeingMyself]

Well Trisha, you MUST be right..I fit into a size 7/8 today(at Maurice's no less) and I weigh 177.5lbs this morning. I haven't measured lately but man oh man am I going to keep up what I am doing!!

[kycowgirl]

Originally Posted by FreeingMyself

Well Trisha, you MUST be right..I fit into a size 7/8 today(at Maurice's no less) and I weigh 177.5lbs this morning. I haven't measured lately but man oh man am I going to keep up what I am doing!!

WooHoo !!! You go girl !!! I am so happy for you Thanks for sharing that with us, its what keeps us going

[missis36]

Originally Posted by jjcanada

I've been taking 3 CLA pills w/breakfast for the last 3 weeks and haven't noticed much of a change (except more pimples). Should I up the dosage? Also, are there fat calories in these pills? I am trying to keep track of my calories.

TIA!

Hey JJ,, I took cla for 3 weeks too and nothing. I added the GLA because of this thread and within a week I started noticing things. For me the silly things really mattered (anyone else do this) My watch started slipping all the way down my arm, I guess that would be up my arm where it used to sit right at the wrist. So I measured my wrist by putting my fingers around it. That was the first thing that I noticed, then I started measuring (I should have done that first) and my results have been awesome. I'm going to measure next monday and put my measurements on here, but I know I've lost a total of 6 inches on my hips and that's freaking amazing cuz I've got some child bearing hips.


So add some gla and try that for a week. You can get it at walmart for like 4 bucks look for Borage Oil. Good luck

[Karsen]

Glad your back KY GIRL !!!

[kycowgirl]

Thanks Karsen e-mail ya tomorrow

[tinatina]

I am still out of both. I need to pick them up, hopefully tonight!

[eddiesgal]

Trisha........So glad to see you're back and were able to get away from the pressures of life for awhile. You were both truly missed and the motivation you provide for all of us is priceless. Also, I have plenty of prayers left in me so I'll keep them coming your way

It's so exciting to see such fantastic results that everyone is experiencing!

freeingmyself....size 7-8!!!! How wonderful is that!!!!

missis36...6" off your hips! totally incredible!!! that's exactly where I need to loose mine from but it's not coming off there near as quickly as yours is
Keep up the good work

A big hello to Karsen, tinatina, ADLMA, KJ43, December, lisabinil, Missalissa,
Mikkimouse,PalmTreeGal, jjcanada,angel66tlc,daveri,Carolynn2 and all the other wonderful people that make this board so special

[lisabinil]

Wow another inch gone from my waist! What prompted me to measure was that my I noticed my blouse was loose this morning. I have typically been losing pants inches while my upper body has been staying the same. I actually tried on 2 clingier tops and can wear them to work now as my muffin top is getting under control. The scale is certainly not moving but my body is changing (thank God). I have to pay more attention now how I dress for work as I am naturally busty and curvy, 42DD-35-45 and even business type dress clothes can look too hoochiemama on me for work!

[kycowgirl]

tina, get yur behind to the store and pic up your combo !!!

good morning eddiesgal and everyone else

lisabinil, woohoo thats fantastic !!! I remember when I was having those results too. Tom actually got a picture of me when we did one of my progress pics with me in a bikini. I am looking in a mirror with my jaw dropped like "Is that me????" lol Can't wait to get there again. Congrats on reaching Onderland too

Tom...I know your lurking there. I wanna see a post from you when I get home from work tomorrow !!! Luv ya sweetie

[lady_bug]

Hi everyone! I have been lurking and decided to try the combo. I currently weigh 161 and wear a size 12. I am an apple shape and hardly have a waist. It measures 36 in. I hate it and i have those nasty fat rolls on my back so I am hoping to lose alot of body fat! I got the borage oil at Wallmart. They are 500mg so I take 2 right? and I am hoping to get my CLA from netrition today. I got the liquid. I hope that works as well because I was reading about CLA and i read to take it 3 times a day with meals and I read somewere the with the liquid you only need to take 1/2 a tbls once a day..I am impressed with the great resutls I have read about!

[PalmTreeGal]

Go Lisa! That is so fab!

I did finally measure and tucked those ugly numbers away. I will remeasure in a month!

I found a 1/2 tb measure too, thanks Trisha for letting me know that those actually exist. I still don't love the liquid. It tastes like lipstick! The consistency of it on the spoon is what bothers me the most. It's okay when I put it in my coffee, but I don't have coffee every day. Probably will go back to capsules.

[eddiesgal]

Originally Posted by lady_bug

Hi everyone! I have been lurking and decided to try the combo. I currently weigh 161 and wear a size 12. I am an apple shape and hardly have a waist. It measures 36 in. I hate it and i have those nasty fat rolls on my back so I am hoping to lose alot of body fat! I got the borage oil at Wallmart. They are 500mg so I take 2 right? and I am hoping to get my CLA from netrition today. I got the liquid. I hope that works as well because I was reading about CLA and i read to take it 3 times a day with meals and I read somewere the with the liquid you only need to take 1/2 a tbls once a day..I am impressed with the great resutls I have read about!

Welcome to the board We'll be looking forward to hearing how the combo is working for you