~*~" Waist'ing Away" with CLA/GLA... April 2008~*~ - Page 6

iabowhunter · 04-08-2008, 05:30 PM

Hope you feel better real soon Michele.

BillB · 04-08-2008, 07:58 PM

Hey everyone...

Thanks for the concerns, comments and advice about my "pill regimen". I will try to answer the questions first:

--Why so many? It isn't a matter of "so many" or "how many can I take?" for me, it's "will this help me or not?" Some things--the multi, vitamin C, chromium, carnitine, glucosamine, fish oil, fiber, coenzyme q-10, digestive enzymes, probiotics, vitamin E, garlic--I have been taking for years and years, each for the obvious reasons. The rest of the list is mostly amino acids and the CLA/GLA combo--things generally recommended for fat burning, muscle building and retention, and/or sugar metabolism. The 5-htp I am taking for its mood elevating qualities.

--I am not on a liquid diet, though sometimes I will skip a meal and have an Atkins shake. I am interested in doing a week-long liquid fast, and I am thinking I might be able to do it without slowing my metabolism if I use the coconut oil properly.

--Doctor recommended? No, not necessarily "recommended" but my doc is aware of the things I am taking and didn't see anything potentially harmful. If there is something on the list that is worrisome, I certainly would like to know the concerns.

--Charcoal? This was recommended to me by a supplement specialist at the health food store--I was looking at detox teas and such. She also suggested that the charcoal was useful against candida overgrowth, so I decided to give it a try. I thought that the charcoal specifically absorbed toxins...and didn't think it might absorb the things I am trying to ADD to my system. So I have to rethink that--thanks for the heads-up!

Thank you all!

Bill

jimzgrl · 04-08-2008, 08:58 PM

Everybody!! Still hanging on here, waiting for Monday! As the days go by I am feeling worse and worse, pain up my back, constant headache-all the pain together makes me constantly nauseous

Monday, Monday

no more pain

Chic-You look great and your time is awesome!! You will get addicted! I have only done 5K's on the treadmill, but I always looked forward to the next one to improve my time. There is a memorial 5K here at the end of May-I'm hoping to be able-bodied by then!!

Well, I'm missing The Biggest Loser-gotta go!!

lildragonfly · 04-09-2008, 05:47 AM

Michele!!

Kathy I

for you!

ThyckeCutie · 04-09-2008, 07:32 AM

I have been on the combo for 2 months, Im just starting my 3rd month. I havent really seen the results that you guys have been seeing. Should I still continue? My weight loss is still stalled. What happens if I just continue with the GLA and drop the CLA? or vice versa

MountainGirl · 04-09-2008, 07:39 AM

Heya KAthy!!!
I am praying for a good outcome to your surgery! Please keep us updated. I'm so sorry your pain has increased, please take gentle care of you.

Thycke: BTW, I really love your avi!! You are one pretty gal!! Ummm, to be honest, I have NEVER seen the results from the combo that others talk about. But, I keep pressing on. Maybe it's helping someplace waaaaay down. LOL! Personally, I think that the Combo needs to be partnered with Acetyl-L Carnitine to be at its best. You may want to consider adding that if you don't have it already.

Also, if you are exercising and taking the Combo, you may not see the scale move. But you SHOULD see some inches lost. Are you doing Callanetics?
Are you seeing any body results?

Justachic · 04-09-2008, 07:57 AM

Kathy....thank you!!! I'm so sorry to hear you are in so much pain. Hoping you will be free of it and feel better very soon.

Would love to hear about you getting back into doing 5Ks. You'll be there soon, I'm sure of it.

Time to get back to eating healthy again. Inlaws are visiting so of course we hit every yummy restaurant and ice cream place in town. Not sure if I'm going low carb or sticking to low fat this time. Hmmmmm.

Have a great day everyone!

ThyckeCutie · 04-09-2008, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MountainGirl

Heya KAthy!!!
I am praying for a good outcome to your surgery! Please keep us updated. I'm so sorry your pain has increased, please take gentle care of you.

Thycke: BTW, I really love your avi!! You are one pretty gal!! Ummm, to be honest, I have NEVER seen the results from the combo that others talk about. But, I keep pressing on. Maybe it's helping someplace waaaaay down. LOL! Personally, I think that the Combo needs to be partnered with Acetyl-L Carnitine to be at its best. You may want to consider adding that if you don't have it already.

Also, if you are exercising and taking the Combo, you may not see the scale move. But you SHOULD see some inches lost. Are you doing Callanetics?
Are you seeing any body results?

Thanks!! I dont have Acetyl-L Carnitine. I actually never heard of it nor know what it does. but yes I am doing Callanetics and working on my form. My results so far are more flexibility, stronger neck. I feel much stronger, my tummy and waist is coming along nicely. Nothing for legs/behind(need this the most) yet but they do feel stronger. I also do Cardio 3x a week. Before it was 5x(45min each) a week but I think that was a lil too much because my body was always fatigue. so basically im doing callan 5x a week and cardio 3x a week. I also and starting to throw in a 10 minute arm exercise here and there

LoraJR72 · 04-09-2008, 09:10 AM

I'm heading over to Vitamin Shoppe..everyone here has convinced me this is a much needed step!

mikkimouse · 04-10-2008, 07:05 AM

Mornin,

Hi all my LC buddies!

ok i have left the 170's..... Im at another 2 lb loss!!!!!! I Love it! Snowing here today.

Gonna snow all day! i need the warm weather. Oh yeah we got the new truck yesterday!!! I will take pictures this weekend and post for you all to see the new baby!!!

B- bacon, egg, toast

S-deviled egg

L- Pork tenderlion, cottage cheese, salad?

s- cheese

Water, Water, Water

lildragonfly · 04-10-2008, 08:26 AM

gratz Mikki on the loss!

kycowgirl · 04-10-2008, 09:59 AM

Mikki, woohoo congrats on another 2 lbs !!

I want to see a pic of the new addition to the family

. Oh I still have to take some of mine

. I will when I wash all the lime dust off of it

mikkimouse · 04-10-2008, 10:12 AM

thanks marsha

Thanks Trish! yeah we all want to see the new addition to the family.

It was sad to see our dodge go but with the price of diesel

.. OMG time to go ... LOL OK ill check back a bit later....

Justachic · 04-10-2008, 10:40 AM

Yay Mikki!!! That last 13 will be no problem for you to lose!

MountainGirl · 04-10-2008, 11:03 AM

MIKKI: WHOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

:ki cking:

swinglow · 04-10-2008, 02:05 PM

Go Mikki! It's your birthday! Go Go Go Go!!!

Ummm, yes, I know it's not technically your bday but it's supposed to be like the ultimate celebration!!!

mikkimouse · 04-10-2008, 02:10 PM

thanks guys

You should have been there this am.. OMG too funny. I stepped on the scale, looked... *sqweeked* jumped off......i was like OMG what did the scale say???? LMAO so i got back on, i turned around and my 3 kiddos were standing there laughing at me......

mikkimouse · 04-10-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swinglow

Go Mikki! It's your birthday! Go Go Go Go!!!

Ummm, yes, I know it's not technically your bday but it's supposed to be like the ultimate celebration!!!

Thanks hun!!!!

YEah it sure feels like it too!!! Wooo Hoooooo what a great feeling!!!

iabowhunter · 04-10-2008, 02:41 PM

Congrats Mikki! That's 60 pounds gone for you. I'm going to start calling you skinny little hunter chick.

Congrats!!!!

michelemomof2 · 04-10-2008, 04:41 PM

Congrats Mikki.

THanks for the get well wishes. Still feeling like do do and now having to use my daughter's nebulizer as it has turned into bad asthmatic fits for me.

Kathy - I am so sorry you are in so much pain. I can't wait until your operation and I am

that it helps.

iabowhunter · 04-10-2008, 06:00 PM

Yup, Spring is here. We have been in a Tornado watch since 5:00 or so. We have had a bunch of funnel clouds in our county and a couple comfirmed tornados on the ground but nothing close to my place. I have been listing to weather spoters, police, ems, and fire deptments from 5 countys around the county I live in on my scanner.

Now get this...tornados in S.E. and winter weather watch in N.W. Iowa. Ya gotta love Iowa.

Crap! I got so caught up in watching the weather that I didn't eat this evening.

Better go grab some grub!

Take care!
Phil

mikkimouse · 04-11-2008, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iabowhunter

Congrats Mikki! That's 60 pounds gone for you. I'm going to start calling you skinny little hunter chick.

Congrats!!!!

Thanks Phil

Wooo Hoooo i need to get muscle to hold up my gun now.... LMAO i will take more picts this weekend!!!

mikkimouse · 04-11-2008, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michelemomof2

Congrats Mikki.

THanks for the get well wishes. Still feeling like do do and now having to use my daughter's nebulizer as it has turned into bad asthmatic fits for me.

Kathy - I am so sorry you are in so much pain. I can't wait until your operation and I am

that it helps.

Awww feel better hun!!!

mikkimouse · 04-11-2008, 07:53 AM

TGIF!!!!

woke up to snow again..... Grrrrr i want it to go away! Im tired of freezin.
Nothin too new here except its friday.

B- bacon, toast

S-deviled egg

L- Arbys wrap, iced tea.... ( im gonna cheet today) 60 lbs gone, im gonna reward myself!

S- cheese

Have a wonderful friday!

Justachic · 04-11-2008, 08:29 AM

Mikki....sorry about the snow hun....it's gonna be 80 here today! Taking the inlaws to the Queen Mary (you know the Titanic's sister ship) and maybe to the Aquarium in Long Beach after wards. Hope all you peeps who live in the cold start seeing some warmer weather soon.

Happy Friday!

04-08-2008, 07:58 PM	#152
BillB Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 40 Gallery: BillB Stats: 1990 295-->226 2001: 395-->265 2008: 450/400/225 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 3, 2008	Hey everyone... Thanks for the concerns, comments and advice about my "pill regimen". I will try to answer the questions first: --Why so many? It isn't a matter of "so many" or "how many can I take?" for me, it's "will this help me or not?" Some things--the multi, vitamin C, chromium, carnitine, glucosamine, fish oil, fiber, coenzyme q-10, digestive enzymes, probiotics, vitamin E, garlic--I have been taking for years and years, each for the obvious reasons. The rest of the list is mostly amino acids and the CLA/GLA combo--things generally recommended for fat burning, muscle building and retention, and/or sugar metabolism. The 5-htp I am taking for its mood elevating qualities. --I am not on a liquid diet, though sometimes I will skip a meal and have an Atkins shake. I am interested in doing a week-long liquid fast, and I am thinking I might be able to do it without slowing my metabolism if I use the coconut oil properly. --Doctor recommended? No, not necessarily "recommended" but my doc is aware of the things I am taking and didn't see anything potentially harmful. If there is something on the list that is worrisome, I certainly would like to know the concerns. --Charcoal? This was recommended to me by a supplement specialist at the health food store--I was looking at detox teas and such. She also suggested that the charcoal was useful against candida overgrowth, so I decided to give it a try. I thought that the charcoal specifically absorbed toxins...and didn't think it might absorb the things I am trying to ADD to my system. So I have to rethink that--thanks for the heads-up! Thank you all! Bill __________________ If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got. The quality of your involvement determines the nature of your reward.

04-08-2008, 08:58 PM	#153
jimzgrl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 743 Gallery: jimzgrl Stats: 272/191.8/152-5' 7" WOE: still figuring it out! Start Date: Everyday, over and over and over......	Everybody!! Still hanging on here, waiting for Monday! As the days go by I am feeling worse and worse, pain up my back, constant headache-all the pain together makes me constantly nauseous Monday, Mondayno more pain Chic-You look great and your time is awesome!! You will get addicted! I have only done 5K's on the treadmill, but I always looked forward to the next one to improve my time. There is a memorial 5K here at the end of May-I'm hoping to be able-bodied by then!! Well, I'm missing The Biggest Loser-gotta go!! __________________ Kathy ~Personal Mid-Year Challenge~ ~41.2 to lose/4.2 lost/37 to GOAL!~ I'm going to lose 120 lbs~ 83 lost!!

04-09-2008, 07:39 AM	#156
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,026 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Heya KAthy!!! I am praying for a good outcome to your surgery! Please keep us updated. I'm so sorry your pain has increased, please take gentle care of you. Thycke: BTW, I really love your avi!! You are one pretty gal!! Ummm, to be honest, I have NEVER seen the results from the combo that others talk about. But, I keep pressing on. Maybe it's helping someplace waaaaay down. LOL! Personally, I think that the Combo needs to be partnered with Acetyl-L Carnitine to be at its best. You may want to consider adding that if you don't have it already. Also, if you are exercising and taking the Combo, you may not see the scale move. But you SHOULD see some inches lost. Are you doing Callanetics? Are you seeing any body results? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~ 51 years young! Finished chemotherapy for Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia! Now in REMISSION!! Praise G-d! Diabetic, hypothyroid and fully in chemo-induced menopause - working on losing weight and keeping blood sugars stable using LC whole foods NO FRANKENFOODS!

04-10-2008, 11:03 AM	#165
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,026 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	MIKKI: WHOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!:ki cking:

04-10-2008, 06:00 PM	#171
iabowhunter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home of the monster bucks! Posts: 1,894 Gallery: iabowhunter Stats: 307/285/240 WOE: atkins Start Date: 12-30-03	Yup, Spring is here. We have been in a Tornado watch since 5:00 or so. We have had a bunch of funnel clouds in our county and a couple comfirmed tornados on the ground but nothing close to my place. I have been listing to weather spoters, police, ems, and fire deptments from 5 countys around the county I live in on my scanner. Now get this...tornados in S.E. and winter weather watch in N.W. Iowa. Ya gotta love Iowa. Crap! I got so caught up in watching the weather that I didn't eat this evening. Better go grab some grub! Take care! Phil __________________ Phil wildlife control specialist Come visit me! Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3

04-08-2008, 05:30 PM	#151
iabowhunter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home of the monster bucks! Posts: 1,894 Gallery: iabowhunter Stats: 307/285/240 WOE: atkins Start Date: 12-30-03	Hope you feel better real soon Michele.

04-09-2008, 05:47 AM	#154
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,079 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	Michele!! Kathy I for you!

04-09-2008, 07:32 AM	#155
ThyckeCutie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 394 Gallery: ThyckeCutie WOE: Making Healthier Choices - Low Fat	I have been on the combo for 2 months, Im just starting my 3rd month. I havent really seen the results that you guys have been seeing. Should I still continue? My weight loss is still stalled. What happens if I just continue with the GLA and drop the CLA? or vice versa

04-09-2008, 07:57 AM	#157
Justachic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 709 Gallery: Justachic Stats: 158/140/137 ~5'6 WOE: customized Start Date: Restarted Jan 9, 2008	Kathy....thank you!!! I'm so sorry to hear you are in so much pain. Hoping you will be free of it and feel better very soon. Would love to hear about you getting back into doing 5Ks. You'll be there soon, I'm sure of it. Time to get back to eating healthy again. Inlaws are visiting so of course we hit every yummy restaurant and ice cream place in town. Not sure if I'm going low carb or sticking to low fat this time. Hmmmmm. Have a great day everyone!

04-09-2008, 09:10 AM	#159
LoraJR72 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fever Pitch City Posts: 2,251 Gallery: LoraJR72 Stats: 140.8/???/130 - 5'6" WOE: Trainer's Way or I'm done! Start Date: Ok, let's try this again.	I'm heading over to Vitamin Shoppe..everyone here has convinced me this is a much needed step!

04-10-2008, 07:05 AM	#160
mikkimouse Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rocky Mountians, Colorado Posts: 589 Gallery: mikkimouse Stats: 228/155/150 ~6'0~ WOE: CLA/GLA,~Low Carb ~ Start Date: August 26, 2007	Mornin, Hi all my LC buddies! ok i have left the 170's..... Im at another 2 lb loss!!!!!! I Love it! Snowing here today. Gonna snow all day! i need the warm weather. Oh yeah we got the new truck yesterday!!! I will take pictures this weekend and post for you all to see the new baby!!! B- bacon, egg, toast S-deviled egg L- Pork tenderlion, cottage cheese, salad? s- cheese Water, Water, Water

04-10-2008, 08:26 AM	#161
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,079 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	gratz Mikki on the loss!

04-10-2008, 09:59 AM	#162
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,260 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/204/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla Start Date: Uhhhh....soon !!!	Mikki, woohoo congrats on another 2 lbs !! I want to see a pic of the new addition to the family . Oh I still have to take some of mine . I will when I wash all the lime dust off of it

04-10-2008, 10:12 AM	#163
mikkimouse Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rocky Mountians, Colorado Posts: 589 Gallery: mikkimouse Stats: 228/155/150 ~6'0~ WOE: CLA/GLA,~Low Carb ~ Start Date: August 26, 2007	thanks marsha Thanks Trish! yeah we all want to see the new addition to the family. It was sad to see our dodge go but with the price of diesel .. OMG time to go ... LOL OK ill check back a bit later....

04-10-2008, 10:40 AM	#164
Justachic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 709 Gallery: Justachic Stats: 158/140/137 ~5'6 WOE: customized Start Date: Restarted Jan 9, 2008	Yay Mikki!!! That last 13 will be no problem for you to lose!

04-10-2008, 02:05 PM	#166
swinglow Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 516 Gallery: swinglow Stats: 241/228.0 WOE: The Anabolic Diet; CLA/GLA; Lift heavy to failure! Start Date: March 11, 2008	Go Mikki! It's your birthday! Go Go Go Go!!! Ummm, yes, I know it's not technically your bday but it's supposed to be like the ultimate celebration!!!

04-10-2008, 02:10 PM	#167
mikkimouse Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rocky Mountians, Colorado Posts: 589 Gallery: mikkimouse Stats: 228/155/150 ~6'0~ WOE: CLA/GLA,~Low Carb ~ Start Date: August 26, 2007	thanks guys You should have been there this am.. OMG too funny. I stepped on the scale, looked... sqweeked jumped off......i was like OMG what did the scale say???? LMAO so i got back on, i turned around and my 3 kiddos were standing there laughing at me......

04-10-2008, 02:41 PM	#169
iabowhunter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home of the monster bucks! Posts: 1,894 Gallery: iabowhunter Stats: 307/285/240 WOE: atkins Start Date: 12-30-03	Congrats Mikki! That's 60 pounds gone for you. I'm going to start calling you skinny little hunter chick. Congrats!!!!

04-10-2008, 04:41 PM	#170
michelemomof2 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,883 Gallery: michelemomof2 WOE: Low Carb; CLA/GLA Start Date: January 18, 2004	Congrats Mikki. THanks for the get well wishes. Still feeling like do do and now having to use my daughter's nebulizer as it has turned into bad asthmatic fits for me. Kathy - I am so sorry you are in so much pain. I can't wait until your operation and I am that it helps.

04-11-2008, 07:53 AM	#174
mikkimouse Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rocky Mountians, Colorado Posts: 589 Gallery: mikkimouse Stats: 228/155/150 ~6'0~ WOE: CLA/GLA,~Low Carb ~ Start Date: August 26, 2007	TGIF!!!! woke up to snow again..... Grrrrr i want it to go away! Im tired of freezin. Nothin too new here except its friday. B- bacon, toast S-deviled egg L- Arbys wrap, iced tea.... ( im gonna cheet today) 60 lbs gone, im gonna reward myself! S- cheese Have a wonderful friday!

04-11-2008, 08:29 AM	#175
Justachic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 709 Gallery: Justachic Stats: 158/140/137 ~5'6 WOE: customized Start Date: Restarted Jan 9, 2008	Mikki....sorry about the snow hun....it's gonna be 80 here today! Taking the inlaws to the Queen Mary (you know the Titanic's sister ship) and maybe to the Aquarium in Long Beach after wards. Hope all you peeps who live in the cold start seeing some warmer weather soon. Happy Friday!