*~*September 2007 CLA/GLA * ~*

kycowgirl · 09-17-2007, 07:35 AM

OK, It's late, but here is the September thread.

Sorry y'all, my mind is in a fog lately

What is CLA/GLA?

CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)
GLA (Gamma Linoleic Acid)

Most effective daily dose...
CLA 3400 mg (1/2 Tbsp liquid once a day, or 5 Tonalin capsules)
GLA 500-1000 mg (2-4 Borage Oil caps a day)

How does CLA work?
A: CLA prevents fat from being deposited into the cells by speeding up the body's fat metabolism. CLA also helps the body metabolize existing fat deposits. This fat then returns to the blood stream where it is used as energy by muscle cells and the liver. CLA activates genes that trigger fat cell death, shrinks fat cells, speeds up metabolism.
Clarinol CLA Plus
CLA Plus with Clarinol (1 bottle is a months supply) $22.95
or
Tonalin CLA
Tonalin CLA, 1000mg 90 softgels $9.99

How does GLA work?
A: GLA from borage oil causes less body fat to accumulate, and helps prevent re-gain. Borage oil owes its healing power to the presence of essential fatty acids, the most important of which is GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid.
NOW Foods Borage Oil
Now Brand Borage Oil, 240mg GLA 120 softgels $14.99

Karsen · 09-17-2007, 07:50 AM

Hi -Well, I'm trying over againg today (Monday) How about sharing what everyone is eating along with taking their CLA/GLA......I'm sick of eggs & just don't know what to eat!!! Lunch time - I'm usually out running errands & that makes it hard too on having something to eat quickly.
Suggestions???

Missalissa · 09-17-2007, 08:24 AM

posting to mark my spot!

Lovin' the combo!

Missalissa

sazzie · 09-17-2007, 08:58 AM

marking my spot!

eddiesgal · 09-17-2007, 09:55 AM

I'm here too

tinatina · 09-17-2007, 01:45 PM

I'm outta the combo right now but will be purchasing it this weekend.

lori121 · 09-17-2007, 03:01 PM

I really need to re-start the combo again. I took it in May, even though I got good results, when I went to visit family, I went off them..

Stupid I know. I need to make a trip to Walmart so that I can restart..

jimzgrl · 09-17-2007, 04:48 PM

I just started this combo a few days ago. I have been taking 3-1000 mg CLA and 2-500 mg Borage Oil, should I be taking more of each?

TIA
Kathy

smileyface · 09-17-2007, 09:12 PM

Here I am, too. I skipped a few days on the combo, because I was sick. Plan to get back on track tomorrow. I did take some today, just not the full amount.

I can tell it has helped me to lose a little extra.

Deanna

lisabinil · 09-18-2007, 07:29 AM

8/1
Waist = 39"
Hips = 47"

9/18
Waist = 36"
Hips = 45"

Definitely progress in the waist area after 1 1/2 months on the combo.

mintchocolate · 09-18-2007, 09:14 AM

Okay a little help here please!!!! My bottles read as follows:
CLA-1000MG
Tonalin 2,000 (2g)
Safflower Oil
Contains: 78-84% Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Servings 2 softgels
So do I take 5 a day?
Borage Oil 1050 mg
Gamma Linolenic Acid: 240mg
other fatty acids:Linolecic Acid: 296mg, Olleic Acid: 120mg,Palmitic Acid: 85mg,Stearic Acid:60mg
So do I need to take 5 of these, SorryI am so confused.

Karsen · 09-18-2007, 09:58 AM

Lisa - Wow!!! I'd say improvement in the hips too!! How much weight did you lose?

lisabinil · 09-18-2007, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karsen

Lisa - Wow!!! I'd say improvement in the hips too!! How much weight did you lose?

I lost 8 lbs during August but nothing this month. I am now in TRW (TOM recovery week).

LadyJulieAnn · 09-18-2007, 07:26 PM

The Puritan's Pride vitamin website is having a "buy 1 get 2 free" sale on products, including CLA and Borage Oil. It only runs for 3 more days though (ends Sept. 20).

lisabinil · 09-19-2007, 02:03 PM

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!

kycowgirl · 09-19-2007, 03:29 PM

Its so good to see this combo helping so many. And yes it always feels good to get compliments, enjoy them

.

We will be leaving in the morning for Florida dn be back Tuesday night. Tom & I both plan to restart the combo AND get back on plan soon as we get back. Seeya all then.....keep on losing !!!!!!!!!!!

missis36 · 09-19-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kycowgirl

Its so good to see this combo helping so many. And yes it always feels good to get compliments, enjoy them

.

We will be leaving in the morning for Florida dn be back Tuesday night. Tom & I both plan to restart the combo AND get back on plan soon as we get back. Seeya all then.....keep on losing !!!!!!!!!!!

Hey KyCowgirl, I just wanted to post to say that I love you for keeping these threads going. I love the cla/gla combo. Sadly I was out of cla for the last week and it was killing me, but I'm so cheap I didn't want to spend 15 bucks for 1/2 the amt at walmart so I ordered it from Puritans pride. Word of advice for those of you ordering from there, get enough to where you won't be out, they are slow as molases getting that stuff out.

But thank you cuz I am back on the combo as of 10 minutes ago and I love it. I have lost 5 inches on my hips and 2 on my waist. So you are my hero!!!

Karsen · 09-19-2007, 08:47 PM

way to go Lisa!!!

Have fun TRISH!!!!

Hey, I'm trying something a little different- (I've been off the combo & starting back) before I could tell my stomach went down "some" but the scales did not budge. I read on another CLA combo thread (different one) but this site - where a girl upped her CLA to 1 tablespoon for better results. I started that yesterday. I'll tell you in a couple days if this has made a difference for me.

jimzgrl · 09-19-2007, 08:53 PM

I started taking this about a week ago. Hoping for some inches lost soon!
Those of you who have been taking it for awhile-does your weight go down also? I've seen quite a few posts that said their weight had stalled, but the inches went down?? I want BOTH to go down!!!!!

smileyface · 09-19-2007, 08:53 PM

Check you out Lisa. that is great !!!

Have fun, Trisha !!!

Deanna

missis36 · 09-19-2007, 10:30 PM

Jimsgrl, I lost between 2-4 lbs a week while taking it. And the inches, amazing!!! I really believe in this combo. For me cla didn't work alone, when I added gla it was great! Good luck!

jimzgrl · 09-19-2007, 10:34 PM

Thanks Missi. I am taking both. Do you take the capsule or liquid CLA? I am taking 4 capsules/day but I read some are taking 5, what is your opinion?
BTW-I'm looking for a duck avi too!!!

missis36 · 09-19-2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimzgrl

Thanks Missi. I am taking both. Do you take the capsule or liquid CLA? I am taking 4 capsules/day but I read some are taking 5, what is your opinion?
BTW-I'm looking for a duck avi too!!!

hehe. Good to have you on board with that tee hee. I take 5 gla/4cla. But that's just me. And it's the pill form. That's what I read on one of the cla/gla forums so I went with that. And I'm not kidding you when I tell you I was like a freaking addict this last week without the cla, I was worried I'd gain it back haha. But it's ok now my "stash" came today hehe. Good luck and I hope you see the great results too!!!

PS: Have I mentioned how much I love KYcowgirl for turning me on to this? She's my freaking hero!!

LadyJulieAnn · 09-20-2007, 06:27 AM

Hello All,

I'm new to to taking CLA (about 2 weeks in) and am planning to add some Borage Oil when my order comes in. It's great reading about everyone's successes, and I look forward to posting my progress as well.

Julie

kycowgirl · 09-20-2007, 06:47 AM

awwww shucks Missi

, glad you joined us

Hi Julie, Kathy

, welcome

We are off to Florida now, seeya all Tuesday night
Deanna, Karsen, everyone else

TTFN !!

Missalissa · 09-20-2007, 08:32 AM

Hey gang! Hope all is well for everyone in the land of the combo!

Things are going good here. I am not due to measure until next week and I can't wait to see the results!

Have a great day everyone!

Missalissa

angel66tlc · 09-20-2007, 11:13 AM

Hi! I have a quick question. I just started taking the cla/gla combo and have a couple of questions.

1) I got the Rexall CLA 1000 mg Tonalin from Walmart. I plan on taking 5 of these, would this be correct?

2) Got the Borage Oil 1000 mg from GNC. On the back it says the following. Does this mean I take 5 of them? The bottle says one capsule daily

Typical Fatty Acid Profile: gamma-Linolenic Acid 212 mg Linolenic Acid 383 mg Oleic Acid 180 mg Palmitic Acid 107 mg Stearic Acid 38 mg.

And one last question. How long do you take this? Until your goal?

09-17-2007, 07:35 AM	#1
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,381 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/208.8/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	**~September 2007 CLA/GLA * ~*** OK, It's late, but here is the September thread. Sorry y'all, my mind is in a fog lately What is CLA/GLA? CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) GLA (Gamma Linoleic Acid) Most effective daily dose... CLA 3400 mg (1/2 Tbsp liquid once a day, or 5 Tonalin capsules) GLA 500-1000 mg (2-4 Borage Oil caps a day) How does CLA work? A: CLA prevents fat from being deposited into the cells by speeding up the body's fat metabolism. CLA also helps the body metabolize existing fat deposits. This fat then returns to the blood stream where it is used as energy by muscle cells and the liver. CLA activates genes that trigger fat cell death, shrinks fat cells, speeds up metabolism. Clarinol CLA Plus CLA Plus with Clarinol (1 bottle is a months supply) $22.95 or Tonalin CLA Tonalin CLA, 1000mg 90 softgels $9.99 How does GLA work? A: GLA from borage oil causes less body fat to accumulate, and helps prevent re-gain. Borage oil owes its healing power to the presence of essential fatty acids, the most important of which is GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid. NOW Foods Borage Oil Now Brand Borage Oil, 240mg GLA 120 softgels $14.99 __________________ Trisha When you’re down and things look rough, Look deep within yourself and Cowgirl Up!

09-18-2007, 09:14 AM	#11
mintchocolate Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas Posts: 19 Gallery: mintchocolate Stats: 177/154.2/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2007	Okay a little help here please!!!! My bottles read as follows: CLA-1000MG Tonalin 2,000 (2g) Safflower Oil Contains: 78-84% Conjugated Linoleic Acid Servings 2 softgels So do I take 5 a day? Borage Oil 1050 mg Gamma Linolenic Acid: 240mg other fatty acids:Linolecic Acid: 296mg, Olleic Acid: 120mg,Palmitic Acid: 85mg,Stearic Acid:60mg So do I need to take 5 of these, SorryI am so confused. Last edited by mintchocolate : 09-18-2007 at 09:23 AM.

09-19-2007, 02:03 PM	#15
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 9,286 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins for optimum health Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	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! __________________ 26 hrs of 10 in 10 Callanetics completed Walk Away The Pounds Challenge-52.5 miles

09-17-2007, 07:50 AM	#2
Karsen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,396 Gallery: Karsen WOE: LC - LCMY-3/25/04 Start Date: 1/2/04-LC	Hi -Well, I'm trying over againg today (Monday) How about sharing what everyone is eating along with taking their CLA/GLA......I'm sick of eggs & just don't know what to eat!!! Lunch time - I'm usually out running errands & that makes it hard too on having something to eat quickly. Suggestions???

09-17-2007, 08:24 AM	#3
Missalissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Central Texas Posts: 1,727 Gallery: Missalissa Stats: 252/149/150 WOE: Atkins Maint/IF Start Date: March 31, 2007	posting to mark my spot! Lovin' the combo! Missalissa

09-17-2007, 08:58 AM	#4
sazzie MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 2,220 Gallery: sazzie Stats: 162/148/140? WOE: low carb	marking my spot!

09-17-2007, 09:55 AM	#5
eddiesgal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 87 Gallery: eddiesgal Stats: 240/214/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/23/2007	I'm here too

09-17-2007, 01:45 PM	#6
tinatina Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WV Posts: 4,235 Gallery: tinatina Stats: 210/196/130 5'3.5" WOE: South Beach Start Date: Sept. 15, 2008	I'm outta the combo right now but will be purchasing it this weekend.

09-17-2007, 03:01 PM	#7
lori121 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,669 Gallery: lori121 Stats: 189.5/-/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart Aug 11, 2008	I really need to re-start the combo again. I took it in May, even though I got good results, when I went to visit family, I went off them.. Stupid I know. I need to make a trip to Walmart so that I can restart..

09-17-2007, 04:48 PM	#8
jimzgrl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,104 Gallery: jimzgrl Stats: 272/197.8/152-5' 7" WOE: still figuring it out! Start Date: Everyday, over and over and over......	I just started this combo a few days ago. I have been taking 3-1000 mg CLA and 2-500 mg Borage Oil, should I be taking more of each? TIA Kathy

09-17-2007, 09:12 PM	#9
smileyface Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 248 Gallery: smileyface Stats: 160/155/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 07	Here I am, too. I skipped a few days on the combo, because I was sick. Plan to get back on track tomorrow. I did take some today, just not the full amount. I can tell it has helped me to lose a little extra. Deanna

09-18-2007, 07:29 AM	#10
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 9,286 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins for optimum health Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	8/1 Waist = 39" Hips = 47" 9/18 Waist = 36" Hips = 45" Definitely progress in the waist area after 1 1/2 months on the combo.

09-18-2007, 09:58 AM	#12
Karsen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,396 Gallery: Karsen WOE: LC - LCMY-3/25/04 Start Date: 1/2/04-LC	Lisa - Wow!!! I'd say improvement in the hips too!! How much weight did you lose?

09-18-2007, 07:26 PM	#14
LadyJulieAnn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 420 Gallery: LadyJulieAnn Stats: 265/239/150, pants 26-->22, tops 26-->18/20-14/16 WOE: livable low carb Start Date: 3/28/06, but not new to lowcarb	The Puritan's Pride vitamin website is having a "buy 1 get 2 free" sale on products, including CLA and Borage Oil. It only runs for 3 more days though (ends Sept. 20).

09-19-2007, 03:29 PM	#16
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,381 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/208.8/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	Its so good to see this combo helping so many. And yes it always feels good to get compliments, enjoy them . We will be leaving in the morning for Florida dn be back Tuesday night. Tom & I both plan to restart the combo AND get back on plan soon as we get back. Seeya all then.....keep on losing !!!!!!!!!!!

09-19-2007, 08:47 PM	#18
Karsen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,396 Gallery: Karsen WOE: LC - LCMY-3/25/04 Start Date: 1/2/04-LC	way to go Lisa!!! Have fun TRISH!!!! Hey, I'm trying something a little different- (I've been off the combo & starting back) before I could tell my stomach went down "some" but the scales did not budge. I read on another CLA combo thread (different one) but this site - where a girl upped her CLA to 1 tablespoon for better results. I started that yesterday. I'll tell you in a couple days if this has made a difference for me.

09-19-2007, 08:53 PM	#19
jimzgrl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,104 Gallery: jimzgrl Stats: 272/197.8/152-5' 7" WOE: still figuring it out! Start Date: Everyday, over and over and over......	I started taking this about a week ago. Hoping for some inches lost soon! Those of you who have been taking it for awhile-does your weight go down also? I've seen quite a few posts that said their weight had stalled, but the inches went down?? I want BOTH to go down!!!!!

09-19-2007, 10:30 PM	#21
missis36 hater detective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 1,441 Gallery: missis36 Stats: Holy crap/OMG/hello hot mama! WOE: Atkins/low carb Start Date: 7-20-07	Jimsgrl, I lost between 2-4 lbs a week while taking it. And the inches, amazing!!! I really believe in this combo. For me cla didn't work alone, when I added gla it was great! Good luck!

09-19-2007, 10:34 PM	#22
jimzgrl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,104 Gallery: jimzgrl Stats: 272/197.8/152-5' 7" WOE: still figuring it out! Start Date: Everyday, over and over and over......	Thanks Missi. I am taking both. Do you take the capsule or liquid CLA? I am taking 4 capsules/day but I read some are taking 5, what is your opinion? BTW-I'm looking for a duck avi too!!!

09-20-2007, 06:27 AM	#24
LadyJulieAnn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 420 Gallery: LadyJulieAnn Stats: 265/239/150, pants 26-->22, tops 26-->18/20-14/16 WOE: livable low carb Start Date: 3/28/06, but not new to lowcarb	Hello All, I'm new to to taking CLA (about 2 weeks in) and am planning to add some Borage Oil when my order comes in. It's great reading about everyone's successes, and I look forward to posting my progress as well. Julie

09-20-2007, 06:47 AM	#25
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,381 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/208.8/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	awwww shucks Missi , glad you joined us Hi Julie, Kathy , welcome We are off to Florida now, seeya all Tuesday night Deanna, Karsen, everyone else TTFN !!

09-20-2007, 08:32 AM	#26
Missalissa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Central Texas Posts: 1,727 Gallery: Missalissa Stats: 252/149/150 WOE: Atkins Maint/IF Start Date: March 31, 2007	Hey gang! Hope all is well for everyone in the land of the combo! Things are going good here. I am not due to measure until next week and I can't wait to see the results! Have a great day everyone! Missalissa

09-20-2007, 11:13 AM	#27
angel66tlc Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 17 Gallery: angel66tlc Stats: 167/164/135 WOE: Low carb Start Date: 09/20/2007	Hi! I have a quick question. I just started taking the cla/gla combo and have a couple of questions. 1) I got the Rexall CLA 1000 mg Tonalin from Walmart. I plan on taking 5 of these, would this be correct? 2) Got the Borage Oil 1000 mg from GNC. On the back it says the following. Does this mean I take 5 of them? The bottle says one capsule daily Typical Fatty Acid Profile: gamma-Linolenic Acid 212 mg Linolenic Acid 383 mg Oleic Acid 180 mg Palmitic Acid 107 mg Stearic Acid 38 mg. And one last question. How long do you take this? Until your goal?