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

kycowgirl · 03-31-2008, 10:30 AM

Welcome to the April 2008 Edition of CLA/GLA

Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, dietary supplements should be taken only under the supervision of a knowledgeable healthcare provider.

What is CLA/GLA?

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)—to promote lean muscle while burning fat.

Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA)—for its many beneficial effects in fighting muscle inflammation and supporting the immune system. From a fat loss perspective, GLA is vital in supporting the production of two strong fat burning hormones…growth hormone and the body’s primary calorie burning hormone, thyroid hormone. GLA should be taken with food

Most effective daily dose...
CLA 3400 mg (1/2 Tbsp liquid once a day, or 5 Tonalin or Spring Valley 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.

CLA Turns on Fat Breakdown Genes
CLA Boosts Endurance
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

How does GLA work?
A: Numerous research studies have examined the role of GLA for improving health, specifically in the area of weight loss. GLA from borage oil causes less body fat to accumulate. 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. (While borage oil is often used interchangeably with evening primrose oil, ounce for ounce, borage oil boasts more than twice as much GLA.)

Guidelines for Use
Taking borage oil with food may boost GLA absorption and minimize unpleasant side effects.
If you take an anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, check with your doctor before trying borage oil. The are no other known drug or nutrient interactions associated with borage oil.

Possible Side Effects ...
Borage oil may cause loose stools and minor stomach problems.

Other benefits of Borage Oil...
Reduce the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis
Clear up acne and rosacea
Alleviate inflammation associated with lupus
Prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) due to diabetes
Combat damage from multiple sclerosis
Ease cough and soothe throat disorders
Treat Alzheimer's-related memory deficiencies
Reduce stress and high blood pressure
Nourish nails, scalp, and hair
Counter impotence and female infertility
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CLA Q&A

Is CLA Safe to Take With My Thyroid Medications?
There's no evidence that CLA, a food supplement, interacts with thyroid medications, or poses any special dangers to thyroid patients. But you should always discuss any supplements you intend to take with your own physician or practitioner before starting.

Is CLA Only for People with Thyroid Problems?
Absolutely not. The studies have shown that it's effective in general for reducing/converting fat. You don't have to have a thyroid problem -- you just have to be overweight -- to benefit from CLA.

How Much Should I Take?
The study found that 3.4 grams of CLA was needed in order to get the benefits. That's 3,400 mg. Since the various formulas contain a percentage of other oils as ingredients, it's wise to probably calculate how much each pill is delivering to make sure you're getting the full 3.4 grams a day. For example, if your capsule contains 75% CLA, and it's 1000 mg, then you're getting 750 mg of CLA, and would need 5 per day to get to the 3.4 grams level.

How Should I Take It?
The various recommendations differ here. Some recommendations suggest to take it before eating. Others suggest to take it with meals. Take it preferably with lowfat or nonfat milk for maximum protein absorption. Personally, I'm taking it right before I eat with some Calorie Countdown milk.

Does CLA Have Any Side Effects?
Some people report feeling slightly green or nauseous after taking their CLA, or isolated cases of gastrointestinal upset or loose stools. These side effects typically are reduced when the product is taken with protein (i.e.,with milk), and usually decrease after about 2 weeks taking the supplement.

Usually, in the first three weeks, the abdominal fat "pooch" starts shrinking. Other "fattier" areas (such as cheeks, upper arms, rear end) seemed to be slowly reducing as well. You may notice that your appetite is somewhat reduced. You may feel a bit green after taking the CLA the first couple days, but if you take it with milk, or protein it should eliminate that problem.

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Some prefer the liquid CLA from Netrition. One bottle which is about $23.00 lasts a full month. You just take 1/2 Tbsp a day to get your full dose. Some also prefer to get Borage Oil from Netrition. It has a higher GLA content, so less pills to take, and more pills per bottle than other brands. So by getting your combo from Netrition, its alot cheaper than taking all the caps from other stores.

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On the first of each month you can post progress pics with your cla/gla results. You will not be pressured to post them if your not comfortable doing so. Some of us feel we stay more accountable if we do, and it helps that others can see good changes in the update pics that we cannot see ourselves. If you choose not to post them, thats ok, but please take them anyway for yourself to compare updates with. Thats where you will see the changes.

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If you're taking CLA, don't take your Omega-3s at the same time. They will compete against each other for absorption. Leave at least a 3 hour window when taking both.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tonalin CLA-1200 (Natrol) $13.99
Serving Size: 1 softgel
Servings Per Container: 90
Tonalin Proprietary Blend Conjugated linoleic acid 1,200 mg
3 a day
Natrol CLA

ThinFat (VPX) $17.95
Serving Size: 7.5ml (1/2 tablespoon)
Servings Per Container: 32
VPX*ThinFat

NOW Borage Oil $14.99
Serving Size: 1 softgel
Servings Per Container: 120
Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) 240 mg
2-4 a day
NOW Foods Borage Oil

metqa · 03-31-2008, 03:43 PM

I'm Here!

Whoops! Too Early

PAULAR42166 · 03-31-2008, 05:02 PM

Ahhh April a new month another new beginning!!!! Now if the rain would stop maybe I would be happier about that LOL !!!

MG and Lisa thank you for the messages, you are both so helpful!!!

Wish me luck , I am going to a casting call for Deal or No Deal tomorrow!! This should be fun, I told my daughter maybe we should dress up as breif cases since we are too big to be one of the girls LOL !!!!

I will let you know how it goes!!
Paula

MountainGirl · 03-31-2008, 05:48 PM

Hey Paula!
WOW, that would be SO cool! Yes, please let us know!

Here's my post that I posted in the other thread. I don't know which one to use tonight!

Evening Y'all!

I did an hour of Callanetics today and ya know, it really ENERGIZES me! I notice it is really helping my posture as well.

I'm shaking things up a bit with up and down carbs and calories to get out of the 170's. Last night I had 3 pieces of homemade whole wheat cheese pizza and today I'm not eating hardly any carbs.

How is everyone today?

girl81 · 04-01-2008, 12:10 AM

Is cla supposed to be good for hair like borage oil?

lildragonfly · 04-01-2008, 05:46 AM

Happy April everyone!

Paula- I sure hope you get in how cool would that be!!
MG- Pizza sounds good! I havent had luck with homemade pizza dough. It always smells funky.

Michele- My thoughts are with you.

I am not taking combo so I feel kinda weird still posting here and I agree with Mikki other day about the feel here is different.
But I would like to say if you guys ever need me you can PM me.

Free- I give you my fingers crossed you are pregnant.

Chic- Was marathon this weekend? How it go?

Well I am upping my cals for a while. After much soul searching I have decided to try this to repair my metabolism. Wish me luck!

Hugs everyone and onward we go into April!

MountainGirl · 04-01-2008, 07:19 AM

Heya Marsha,

We will miss you for sure! You know you CAN stick around!

Anyway, I make a killer spinach, whole-wheat pizza crust for the family and every once in awhile I eat it too. If'n you want the recipe, just PM me.

Hugs to you and best wishes for continued success.

kycowgirl · 04-01-2008, 10:58 AM

Hi everyone !!! good to see y'all made it here. Hope more find us !!

metqa, better early than never lol

Paula, how cool is that ? Let us know if you make it so we can watch you !!!

girl81, Not sure about that one, but when I am taking this combo, my hair and nails grow like crazy !!!

Marsha, wishing you lotsa luck

!!!

MG, your menus always look so good & healthy

chic, get over here !!

mikki, those armadillo eggs sound good !!!

where is Phil, Tom, Denise, Dani, Deanna, Michele, Missalissa and the others??? c'mon everyone, check in please !!!

kycowgirl · 04-01-2008, 12:07 PM

Look at this pic and see whats wrong. Its so obvious if you look closely

http://www.martectx.de/whatswrong.swf

ADLMA · 04-01-2008, 12:45 PM

Hi ya big fat loosers! Y'all are lookin' good!

Chic - Din't see the pink stripe! Thanks for checking on me!

You are looking hot, as always!

MG - Thanks for checking on me! How ya been Sis?

Do you know if that Caratine (sp?) is safe to take, even if it may not be needed?

Metqa - I had a hard time keeping my head up all the way through the Callan too. I am on hour twenty-something, and it is fine now. You will do it!

Mikki, Lil - Lovin' the hair cuts. I am still lugging around my 5'8", 4.5 pound hair. Can't decide what to do with it. Thanks for asking about me too, girl.

Free - Don't think about being preg. or your mind plays unkind tricks on your body. I do pray success for you!

Newbies - Welcome!

I have been away, as I stopped taking the combo. It seemed to be doing nothing this time, except staying in my tummy, as it is not working right. I am to see a surgeon next week so I guess it is best I not be taking anything anyway. I guess I will try the combo again, once the surgery is complete. Meanwhile, I felt I should not be lumping around in here, as I am not actually a comboer. I just had to see how my buds were doing though. My very best to all you lossers.

metqa · 04-01-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kycowgirl

Look at this pic and see whats wrong. Its so obvious if you look closely

http://www.martectx.de/whatswrong.swf

Hey, that's really cool! It took me a minute to see it, but I finally saw what was wrong.

ADLMA · 04-01-2008, 01:12 PM

KY - OK. I think I saw what was wrong with the picture. It made me grab my DD who had closedd her eyes already and plugged her ears. I am glad you had a nice vacation! Sorry you work with a bunch of toads. Doesn't keeping their radios keyed to air the turkey calls prevent others form making traffic. . .in case of an emergency, aren't the radios tied up with childish games? You can make it til the next vacation!

MountainGirl · 04-01-2008, 02:01 PM

Hey ADLMA!!

I've been missing you gal! Please don't leave. Just keep up with us!

You can read up on Carnitine, but as far as I know, there is no problem in taking it. Your body will excrete any excess through your urine. That's what our specialist told us because were taking such a large dose. It is essential for mitochondrial metabolism. Most people can benefit from taking the supplement.

I would encourage you to read up on it, I think you'll start taking it!

Holler if you need any help.

ADLMA · 04-01-2008, 02:04 PM

I think your research is good enough for me. You already know I trust your thoughts! I think I will start taking it as soon as I get my tumwa fixed. Until then, everything just hangs out there until I get sick. You'd think I'd be a slim chic, with that in mind, but not so much.

Smythe · 04-01-2008, 04:12 PM

hi guys!!
Just flying by and checking in

PS I don't see what's wrong with the picture

michelemomof2 · 04-01-2008, 05:17 PM

Hey everyone, I'm here!

We got DD off to the airport yesterday (almost an all day event with driving and waiting around for a new plane, etc). Today was the first day that I was by myself since my dog died, and it was hard. It is usually just my furbaby and I during the day, but now just me. It is getting easier, so I am thankful for that.

Marsha - I will up my cals with you. I do better that way and then fall into the "less is best" mode without even realizing it.

MG - I would love to see that pizza recipe whenever you have a change. Thanks.

Trish - That virus you had sounds like the one I got right after Christmas. I still had the cough into the first week of February. It was horrible. I hope it resolves quickly for you.

ADLMA - Good luck on your surgery.

Hello to everyone I haven't addressed individually.

michelemomof2 · 04-01-2008, 05:20 PM

Callan update:

Oh, forgot to add to Marsha, MG, Lisa and Freeing, I haven't done callanetics because I pulled my right hip and back and it is still painful. I walk like I am pushing my butt out.

It hurts to move, etc. So, I'm hoping that will get better real soon so I can get back to callanetics and do it faithfully. MG, I'm glad you are loving callanetics and your posture is better. That is the first thing I noticed, too, when I started it.

lisabinil · 04-01-2008, 06:14 PM

Glad to see you posting Michelle! Take care of that back and go slow-heal yourself first.

MountainGirl · 04-01-2008, 06:46 PM

Hey Michele!

I'm SOOOOO glad to see you girl! I'm sorry about the grief, I understand. I pray it gets better for you.

I'll PM you with the recipe.

Please, take gentle care of yourself and let yourself heal before going back to Callanetics.

Justachic · 04-01-2008, 10:32 PM

Michele.....

Justachic · 04-01-2008, 10:33 PM

Marsha....5K is this coming Sunday. I'm ready, I'm ready! Will be sure to take some pics to share here. Have you been able to get started on running again? I really noticed a BIG difference when I did.

Trisha... I'm here, I'm here!

Adlma...Thank goodness you are okay!!! No pink strip yet because I haven't quite hit my weight goal just yet.

My body is holding on to those last lbs for dear life! I am in smaller sizes so I'm not frettin it too much. How are you feeling these days?

To everybody~

FreeingMyself · 04-02-2008, 06:13 AM

Everyone!
I got TOM today

however, I only gained .5lb today so I am 154.5lbs. I even let DH take progress pics today and I am a little bloated, but there is still a huge difference!

C an someone let me know if this link works???

Kodakgallery.com*Browse Photos

If not I need help to resize and post I guess

We went to Red Lobster yesterday and I was really good. I had the Lobster/Shrimp steak oscar with asparagus and sauce...YUMMY!! I had salad with ranch and double broccoli and one HALF a cheddar bay biscuit

It was a delicious meal too!
Thanks everyone for the well wishes on pregnancy..there is always next month I guess

MountainGirl · 04-02-2008, 06:18 AM

Hey Freeing!!

Yes, there is always next month. Keep trying!

Your link works and your pictures are noting short of amazing!!

KUTGW!!

luckiangel · 04-02-2008, 06:25 AM

Stoppin by to say hello and a quick

to reserve a spot....hope everyone is doin' well! i've changed my woe a bit....doing more intuitive eating and EFT programming. Seems to be working.......feeling better.....getting over a bout with allergies....spring came in with a BANG for sure!! Well need to get to work........have a great day everyone!!!

03-31-2008, 10:30 AM	#1
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,298 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	*~~" Waist'ing Away" with CLA/GLA... April 2008~~* Welcome to the April 2008 Edition of CLA/GLA Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, dietary supplements should be taken only under the supervision of a knowledgeable healthcare provider. What is CLA/GLA? Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)—to promote lean muscle while burning fat. Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA)—for its many beneficial effects in fighting muscle inflammation and supporting the immune system. From a fat loss perspective, GLA is vital in supporting the production of two strong fat burning hormones…growth hormone and the body’s primary calorie burning hormone, thyroid hormone. GLA should be taken with food Most effective daily dose... CLA 3400 mg (1/2 Tbsp liquid once a day, or 5 Tonalin or Spring Valley 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. CLA Turns on Fat Breakdown Genes CLA Boosts Endurance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How does GLA work? A: Numerous research studies have examined the role of GLA for improving health, specifically in the area of weight loss. GLA from borage oil causes less body fat to accumulate. 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. (While borage oil is often used interchangeably with evening primrose oil, ounce for ounce, borage oil boasts more than twice as much GLA.) Guidelines for Use Taking borage oil with food may boost GLA absorption and minimize unpleasant side effects. If you take an anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, check with your doctor before trying borage oil. The are no other known drug or nutrient interactions associated with borage oil. Possible Side Effects ... Borage oil may cause loose stools and minor stomach problems. Other benefits of Borage Oil... Reduce the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis Clear up acne and rosacea Alleviate inflammation associated with lupus Prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) due to diabetes Combat damage from multiple sclerosis Ease cough and soothe throat disorders Treat Alzheimer's-related memory deficiencies Reduce stress and high blood pressure Nourish nails, scalp, and hair Counter impotence and female infertility ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLA Q&A Is CLA Safe to Take With My Thyroid Medications? There's no evidence that CLA, a food supplement, interacts with thyroid medications, or poses any special dangers to thyroid patients. But you should always discuss any supplements you intend to take with your own physician or practitioner before starting. Is CLA Only for People with Thyroid Problems? Absolutely not. The studies have shown that it's effective in general for reducing/converting fat. You don't have to have a thyroid problem -- you just have to be overweight -- to benefit from CLA. How Much Should I Take? The study found that 3.4 grams of CLA was needed in order to get the benefits. That's 3,400 mg. Since the various formulas contain a percentage of other oils as ingredients, it's wise to probably calculate how much each pill is delivering to make sure you're getting the full 3.4 grams a day. For example, if your capsule contains 75% CLA, and it's 1000 mg, then you're getting 750 mg of CLA, and would need 5 per day to get to the 3.4 grams level. How Should I Take It? The various recommendations differ here. Some recommendations suggest to take it before eating. Others suggest to take it with meals. Take it preferably with lowfat or nonfat milk for maximum protein absorption. Personally, I'm taking it right before I eat with some Calorie Countdown milk. Does CLA Have Any Side Effects? Some people report feeling slightly green or nauseous after taking their CLA, or isolated cases of gastrointestinal upset or loose stools. These side effects typically are reduced when the product is taken with protein (i.e.,with milk), and usually decrease after about 2 weeks taking the supplement. Usually, in the first three weeks, the abdominal fat "pooch" starts shrinking. Other "fattier" areas (such as cheeks, upper arms, rear end) seemed to be slowly reducing as well. You may notice that your appetite is somewhat reduced. You may feel a bit green after taking the CLA the first couple days, but if you take it with milk, or protein it should eliminate that problem. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Some prefer the liquid CLA from Netrition. One bottle which is about $23.00 lasts a full month. You just take 1/2 Tbsp a day to get your full dose. Some also prefer to get Borage Oil from Netrition. It has a higher GLA content, so less pills to take, and more pills per bottle than other brands. So by getting your combo from Netrition, its alot cheaper than taking all the caps from other stores. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On the first of each month you can post progress pics with your cla/gla results. You will not be pressured to post them if your not comfortable doing so. Some of us feel we stay more accountable if we do, and it helps that others can see good changes in the update pics that we cannot see ourselves. If you choose not to post them, thats ok, but please take them anyway for yourself to compare updates with. Thats where you will see the changes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you're taking CLA, don't take your Omega-3s at the same time. They will compete against each other for absorption. Leave at least a 3 hour window when taking both. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tonalin CLA-1200 (Natrol) $13.99 Serving Size: 1 softgel Servings Per Container: 90 Tonalin Proprietary Blend Conjugated linoleic acid 1,200 mg 3 a day Natrol CLA ThinFat (VPX) $17.95 Serving Size: 7.5ml (1/2 tablespoon) Servings Per Container: 32 VPXThinFat NOW Borage Oil $14.99 Serving Size: 1 softgel Servings Per Container: 120 Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) 240 mg 2-4 a day NOW Foods Borage Oil __________________ Trisha When you’re down and things look rough, Look deep within yourself and Cowgirl Up!*

03-31-2008, 05:48 PM	#4
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,306 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Hey Paula! WOW, that would be SO cool! Yes, please let us know! Here's my post that I posted in the other thread. I don't know which one to use tonight! Evening Y'all! I did an hour of Callanetics today and ya know, it really ENERGIZES me! I notice it is really helping my posture as well. I'm shaking things up a bit with up and down carbs and calories to get out of the 170's. Last night I had 3 pieces of homemade whole wheat cheese pizza and today I'm not eating hardly any carbs. How is everyone today? __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~ 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!

04-01-2008, 05:46 AM	#6
lildragonfly MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Middle TN Posts: 2,139 Gallery: lildragonfly Stats: 18w/10/7-8 WOE: learning my body Start Date: 10/15/07 started Atkins	Happy April everyone! Paula- I sure hope you get in how cool would that be!! MG- Pizza sounds good! I havent had luck with homemade pizza dough. It always smells funky. Michele- My thoughts are with you. I am not taking combo so I feel kinda weird still posting here and I agree with Mikki other day about the feel here is different. But I would like to say if you guys ever need me you can PM me. Free- I give you my fingers crossed you are pregnant. Chic- Was marathon this weekend? How it go? Well I am upping my cals for a while. After much soul searching I have decided to try this to repair my metabolism. Wish me luck! Hugs everyone and onward we go into April! __________________ Trust and faith cause belief is what gets us there. 73 hrs Callanetics Completed Its My Time

04-01-2008, 12:07 PM	#9
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,298 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	This is cool !!! Look at this pic and see whats wrong. Its so obvious if you look closely http://www.martectx.de/whatswrong.swf

04-01-2008, 12:45 PM	#10
ADLMA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 476 Gallery: ADLMA	Hi ya big fat loosers! Y'all are lookin' good! Chic - Din't see the pink stripe! Thanks for checking on me! You are looking hot, as always! MG - Thanks for checking on me! How ya been Sis? Do you know if that Caratine (sp?) is safe to take, even if it may not be needed? Metqa - I had a hard time keeping my head up all the way through the Callan too. I am on hour twenty-something, and it is fine now. You will do it! Mikki, Lil - Lovin' the hair cuts. I am still lugging around my 5'8", 4.5 pound hair. Can't decide what to do with it. Thanks for asking about me too, girl. Free - Don't think about being preg. or your mind plays unkind tricks on your body. I do pray success for you! Newbies - Welcome! I have been away, as I stopped taking the combo. It seemed to be doing nothing this time, except staying in my tummy, as it is not working right. I am to see a surgeon next week so I guess it is best I not be taking anything anyway. I guess I will try the combo again, once the surgery is complete. Meanwhile, I felt I should not be lumping around in here, as I am not actually a comboer. I just had to see how my buds were doing though. My very best to all you lossers. Last edited by ADLMA : 04-01-2008 at 12:52 PM.

03-31-2008, 03:43 PM	#2
metqa MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,939 Gallery: metqa WOE: Moderate Carbs/Atkins Start Date: November 2003	I'm Here! Whoops! Too Early

03-31-2008, 05:02 PM	#3
PAULAR42166 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 120 Gallery: PAULAR42166 Stats: 254/201.3/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 2007	Ahhh April a new month another new beginning!!!! Now if the rain would stop maybe I would be happier about that LOL !!! MG and Lisa thank you for the messages, you are both so helpful!!! Wish me luck , I am going to a casting call for Deal or No Deal tomorrow!! This should be fun, I told my daughter maybe we should dress up as breif cases since we are too big to be one of the girls LOL !!!! I will let you know how it goes!! Paula

04-01-2008, 12:10 AM	#5
girl81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 454 Gallery: girl81 Stats: past/90/healthy WOE: clean, high calorie	Is cla supposed to be good for hair like borage oil?

04-01-2008, 07:19 AM	#7
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,306 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Heya Marsha, We will miss you for sure! You know you CAN stick around! Anyway, I make a killer spinach, whole-wheat pizza crust for the family and every once in awhile I eat it too. If'n you want the recipe, just PM me. Hugs to you and best wishes for continued success.

04-01-2008, 10:58 AM	#8
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,298 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/203/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	Hi everyone !!! good to see y'all made it here. Hope more find us !! metqa, better early than never lol Paula, how cool is that ? Let us know if you make it so we can watch you !!! girl81, Not sure about that one, but when I am taking this combo, my hair and nails grow like crazy !!! Marsha, wishing you lotsa luck !!! MG, your menus always look so good & healthy chic, get over here !! mikki, those armadillo eggs sound good !!! where is Phil, Tom, Denise, Dani, Deanna, Michele, Missalissa and the others??? c'mon everyone, check in please !!!

04-01-2008, 01:12 PM	#12
ADLMA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 476 Gallery: ADLMA	KY - OK. I think I saw what was wrong with the picture. It made me grab my DD who had closedd her eyes already and plugged her ears. I am glad you had a nice vacation! Sorry you work with a bunch of toads. Doesn't keeping their radios keyed to air the turkey calls prevent others form making traffic. . .in case of an emergency, aren't the radios tied up with childish games? You can make it til the next vacation!

04-01-2008, 02:01 PM	#13
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,306 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Hey ADLMA!! I've been missing you gal! Please don't leave. Just keep up with us! You can read up on Carnitine, but as far as I know, there is no problem in taking it. Your body will excrete any excess through your urine. That's what our specialist told us because were taking such a large dose. It is essential for mitochondrial metabolism. Most people can benefit from taking the supplement. I would encourage you to read up on it, I think you'll start taking it! Holler if you need any help.

04-01-2008, 02:04 PM	#14
ADLMA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 476 Gallery: ADLMA	I think your research is good enough for me. You already know I trust your thoughts! I think I will start taking it as soon as I get my tumwa fixed. Until then, everything just hangs out there until I get sick. You'd think I'd be a slim chic, with that in mind, but not so much.

04-01-2008, 04:12 PM	#15
Smythe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York Posts: 2,727 Gallery: Smythe Stats: here we go again 10/8/4-6 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004 Goal Nov 2005 reinducting 1/2008	hi guys!! Just flying by and checking in PS I don't see what's wrong with the picture

04-01-2008, 05:17 PM	#16
michelemomof2 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,941 Gallery: michelemomof2 WOE: Low Carb; CLA/GLA Start Date: January 18, 2004	Hey everyone, I'm here! We got DD off to the airport yesterday (almost an all day event with driving and waiting around for a new plane, etc). Today was the first day that I was by myself since my dog died, and it was hard. It is usually just my furbaby and I during the day, but now just me. It is getting easier, so I am thankful for that. Marsha - I will up my cals with you. I do better that way and then fall into the "less is best" mode without even realizing it. MG - I would love to see that pizza recipe whenever you have a change. Thanks. Trish - That virus you had sounds like the one I got right after Christmas. I still had the cough into the first week of February. It was horrible. I hope it resolves quickly for you. ADLMA - Good luck on your surgery. Hello to everyone I haven't addressed individually. __________________ Michele

04-01-2008, 05:20 PM	#17
michelemomof2 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,941 Gallery: michelemomof2 WOE: Low Carb; CLA/GLA Start Date: January 18, 2004	Callan update: Oh, forgot to add to Marsha, MG, Lisa and Freeing, I haven't done callanetics because I pulled my right hip and back and it is still painful. I walk like I am pushing my butt out. It hurts to move, etc. So, I'm hoping that will get better real soon so I can get back to callanetics and do it faithfully. MG, I'm glad you are loving callanetics and your posture is better. That is the first thing I noticed, too, when I started it.

04-01-2008, 06:14 PM	#18
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,174 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	Glad to see you posting Michelle! Take care of that back and go slow-heal yourself first.

04-01-2008, 06:46 PM	#19
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,306 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Hey Michele! I'm SOOOOO glad to see you girl! I'm sorry about the grief, I understand. I pray it gets better for you. I'll PM you with the recipe. Please, take gentle care of yourself and let yourself heal before going back to Callanetics.

04-01-2008, 10:32 PM	#20
Justachic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 750 Gallery: Justachic Stats: 158/140/137 ~5'6 WOE: customized Start Date: Restarted Jan 9, 2008	Michele..... Last edited by Justachic : 04-01-2008 at 10:35 PM.

04-01-2008, 10:33 PM	#21
Justachic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 750 Gallery: Justachic Stats: 158/140/137 ~5'6 WOE: customized Start Date: Restarted Jan 9, 2008	Marsha....5K is this coming Sunday. I'm ready, I'm ready! Will be sure to take some pics to share here. Have you been able to get started on running again? I really noticed a BIG difference when I did. Trisha... I'm here, I'm here! Adlma...Thank goodness you are okay!!! No pink strip yet because I haven't quite hit my weight goal just yet. My body is holding on to those last lbs for dear life! I am in smaller sizes so I'm not frettin it too much. How are you feeling these days? To everybody~ __________________ I like me more being less~ As you think, so shall you become. -Bruce Lee. Everyone has heard that you have to love yourself before someone else can love you. The reason for this is simple - our ideal partner is a reflection of us. ~Author unknown

04-02-2008, 06:13 AM	#22
FreeingMyself Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Clayton, NY Posts: 523 Gallery: FreeingMyself Stats: 206(highest 270,size 22)/146-48/135(revised goal) WOE: Lower Carbs and resting for ovary's sake.. Start Date: June 25th, 2007	Everyone! I got TOM today however, I only gained .5lb today so I am 154.5lbs. I even let DH take progress pics today and I am a little bloated, but there is still a huge difference! C an someone let me know if this link works??? Kodakgallery.com*Browse Photos If not I need help to resize and post I guess We went to Red Lobster yesterday and I was really good. I had the Lobster/Shrimp steak oscar with asparagus and sauce...YUMMY!! I had salad with ranch and double broccoli and one HALF a cheddar bay biscuit It was a delicious meal too! Thanks everyone for the well wishes on pregnancy..there is always next month I guess __________________ GOODBYE 150's!!!!!! ~Lack of will power has caused more failure than lack of intelligence or ability~ Flower Newhouse ~Hard work does not guarantee success, but no work guarantees failure~Fabregas

04-02-2008, 06:18 AM	#23
MountainGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,306 Gallery: MountainGirl Stats: 218.2/in-between/125 WOE: LC / Working towards renewed health Start Date: July 11 2007	Hey Freeing!! Yes, there is always next month. Keep trying! Your link works and your pictures are noting short of amazing!! KUTGW!!

04-02-2008, 06:25 AM	#24
luckiangel Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Douglas, Arizona Posts: 4,285 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: luckiangel Stats: 305/269/150 WOE: Ultrametabolism/Curves Start Date: 10/2003-start over 7/27/08	Stoppin by to say hello and a quick to reserve a spot....hope everyone is doin' well! i've changed my woe a bit....doing more intuitive eating and EFT programming. Seems to be working.......feeling better.....getting over a bout with allergies....spring came in with a BANG for sure!! Well need to get to work........have a great day everyone!!!