~*~" Waist'ing Away" with CLA/GLA... April 2008~*~

[lildragonfly]

that some big turkeys lol

[kycowgirl]

W W Bill, you got me beat . Glad you joined us

Hi Retroworx !!!

LoraJR72, Marsha? you ever tried the ACV pills?

Miki, I showed my daughter your post. She is sooo glad shes not living in Colorado Springs anymore lol. It was 74 here today and sunny !! I finally got to mow

Hey Phil, where ya been? I have seen so many turkey here on my way to work. They dont have enough sense to get off the roads. I bet I saw 50 of them in a field next to the highway the other day !!!

[lildragonfly]

Nope never did the pills. I do the liquid to help digest my proteins I eat.

[Justachic]

Is it Thanksgiving already???

The pic below is of my oldest girlfriend from elementary school and myself getting ready to run our race together. She runs these things all the time and some how talked me into running with her. I have to say it's a great feeling of accomplishment getting thru it even though it was only a 5K. My finish time was 30 minutes. Not the greatest but not bad either!







Just crossed the finish line and I'm about ready to pass out here!!! Gotta get in better cardiovascular shape for the next one....if I do a next one! All in all, it was fun!

[LoraJR72]

Originally Posted by lildragonfly

Nope never did the pills. I do the liquid to help digest my proteins I eat.

What she said.

Most of my supplements are easy to swallow gel caps. Only the vitamins are these hard green tablets but at least they are coated.

[LoraJR72]

Originally Posted by Justachic

Is it Thanksgiving already???

The pic below is of my oldest girlfriend from elementary school and myself getting ready to run our race together. She runs these things all the time and some how talked me into running with her. I have to say it's a great feeling of accomplishment getting thru it even though it was only a 5K. My finish time was 30 minutes. Not the greatest but not bad either!







Just crossed the finish line and I'm about ready to pass out here!!! Gotta get in better cardiovascular shape for the next one....if I do a next one! All in all, it was fun!

Oh, my! There is a gurney behind you!

[lildragonfly]

Great Job Chic!!!! YOU LOOK SO GOOD!!!

[luckiangel]

Great job chic!!! congrat's on the 30 mins.......that's awesome for the first time!!! I'm sure you'll do another one. BTW you look AMAZING!!!!!!

[lisabinil]

Great job Chic! You look so fit and healthy!

[Justachic]

Thanks you guys!!! Now the key for me is to KEEP IT UP and not fall back to old habits!!! I've already consumed WAY too many beers this weekend from all the post race festivities.

Lora....OMGosh, that is a gurney! LOL

[Amity79]

I am new to this and have a question.....

I now have my bottle of Barage Oil...and I had a bottle of ALA (alpha lipoic acid) that I had been taking for about a week (good for diabetics)...I was thinking that was CLA....is it different?

[retroworx]

Originally Posted by kycowgirl

Hi Retroworx !!!

"Hi!," back at ya!

(You caught me for a fleeting "out-of-lurk-mode' on this thread )

-Retroworx

[swinglow]

ALA is beneficial, in it's own right, but it is definitely different than CLA. I like to look up articles on bodybuilding.com when reading up on a supplement I'm not totally familiar with.

Originally Posted by Amity79

I am new to this and have a question.....

I now have my bottle of Barage Oil...and I had a bottle of ALA (alpha lipoic acid) that I had been taking for about a week (good for diabetics)...I was thinking that was CLA....is it different?

[swinglow]

Congratulations on your first 5k; and to do it looking sooooo fabulous! Chic, you're my inspiration. Great job!!

[mikkimouse]

WOW CHic you look awsome!!!!!


Well sunny this am... Not for long though!!!! Im ready for tanning! LOL
Im still Stuck at 170......i need that whoosh fairy somethin fierce..

B-toast, 2 pieces of bacon

S-deviled egg

L-crustless pizza, salad

s- string cheese!

WATER,WATER,WATER


Have a great day

[kycowgirl]

chic, Congrats on finishing the race in 30 minutes !! You will do another one, I hear they are addicting. You look great !!!

Retroworx, glad you came out of lurkdom lol post more often so we can get to know you

Amity79, yes the cla is differnt from the ALA

Hovering around 202 here. Still off plan again, but the combo is keeping me from gaining thank goodness

Mikki, its 74 here again today but its supposed to start raining again tonight and turn chilly again for about a week darn it !!!.

Free, you ready for Florida yet???

Michele, you doin ok? we miss you

Denise, ditto on that. she makes me want to start running too. We did get the bikes out yesterday and got them pumped up so I am going to start riding with my daughter and Tom when hes off

[Justachic]

Thank you guys also, Mikki, Denise & Trisha! Getting into running (((or any kind of exercise really))) is like cleaning your house after a wild party. You look around and think there is no way I can do this or get this place clean again. But when you start and notice the place looking better little by little, you just keep going until it's done.

[MountainGirl]

Hiya Bill,

May I ask you some questions about your supplement routine?

Did you assemble these on your own, or by some professional advice?

Also, why do you take this:

--260g activated charcoal

with your supplements?

Did you know that activated charcoal will ABSORB whatever you take it with? It is used to ABSORB poisons so they will not be assimilated into the body. So, if you take charcoal with other supplements, you are not getting the full potency of anything. With all that $$ on supplements, you want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

You may want to consider only taking charcoal alone and on an empty tummy. It works well for nausea and flatulence and to lower cholesterol, but I wonder why you are taking it and what you hope to gain from it? You may want to read up on it and see if you need it daily and if so, you may wish to take it when it won't absorb your other supplements.

Activated Charcoal | Herbal Remedies, Supplements | PDRHealth

Activated Charcoal

What is it?
Activated Charcoal is a supplement used when accidental poisonings have occurred. The charcoal helps absorb the poison and carry it out of the body. It is also used to treat high cholesterol, diarrhea, upset stomach, and gas.

Other names for Activated Charcoal include: Active Carbon, Adsorbent Charcoal, Carbo Activatus, Carbon Active, Carbon Attivo, Decolorising Charcoal, and Medicinal Charcoal.

Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.

Before Using:
Tell your doctor if you

* are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement)
* are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine
* are breastfeeding
* have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease

Dosage:
Talk with your caregiver about how much Activated Charcoal you should take. The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Activated Charcoal. If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.

To store this medicine:
Keep all medicine locked up and away from children. Store medicine away from heat and direct light. Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work. Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need. Never share your medicine with others.

Drug and Food Interactions:
Since Charcoal has such a strong ability to absorb material, it may cause problems with any medicine you may be taking by reducing how much gets absorbed by your body. This has the potential to be life threatening. If you are taking any drugs, check with your health care giver before taking Activated Charcoal. The following have been studied and are not well absorbed when taken with Charcoal:

* Acarbose
* Carbamazepine (Tegretol(R))
* Digoxin (Lanoxin(R))
* Furosemide (Lasix(R))
* Leflunomide
* Miglitol (Glyset(R))
* Olanzapine (Zyprexa(R))

Warnings:

* Before taking Activated Charcoal, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Side Effects:
Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects. Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.

* Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest
* Chest pain
* Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin

Other Side Effects:
You may have the following side effects, but this medicine may also cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if you have side effects that you think are caused by this medicine.

* Dark stools (BMs) (16,17,18)
* Upset stomach (16,17,18)
* Throwing up (16,17,18)

References:
1. Anon: USPDI: Drug Information for the Health Care Professional, 17th ed. US Pharmacopeial Convention Inc, Rockville, MD; 1997.
2. Anon: American Academy of Clinical Toxicology; European Association of Poison Centers and Clinical Toxicologists: Position statement: single-dose activated charcoal. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 1997; 35:721-741.
3. FDA: Poison treatment drug product for over-the-counter human use; tentative final monograph. Fed Register 1985; 50:2244-2262
4. Product information: Precose ®, acarbose. Bayer Corporation, West Haven, CT; 1998
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7. Product Information: Ipecac syrup. Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; 1989
8. Product information: Arava ™, leflunomide. Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc., Kansas City, MO; 1998
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[kycowgirl]

chic, in your opinion, do you think it would bother my plantar fasciitis if I got a good pair of running shoes with arch support?

believe it or not, I used to be in track in high school lol

[kycowgirl]

Good afternoon MG

[swinglow]

Hi Everybody!

Hey, MountainGirl, I'm eating a slice of pizza made with flax crust as... I... type. It's good! Thanks for sharing.

[mikkimouse]

Hey everybody!

denise i had crustless pizza for lunch and it was awsome!!!!

[Justachic]

Trisha...that is a good question that I would ask someone who knows more about running and foot issues than I do. Sorry I can't help you with that one but I can say of course I believe you were in track!!! The excessive weighty people we have become is not who we are! You are still that person you remember back in track....you have only misplaced her within yourself. Find her!

[Justachic]

Denise and Mikki...your posts are almost identical. Are you gals up to something??? Did you really have lunch together? LOL

[MountainGirl]

Originally Posted by swinglow

Hi Everybody!

Hey, MountainGirl, I'm eating a slice of pizza made with flax crust as... I... type. It's good! Thanks for sharing.

Hey Denise,

I love it too, I'm so glad you enjoy it. I have to say it is my FAV FAV FAV LC pizza crust. It's so easy and so delicious!