~*~ Spring 2009 CLA/GLA...& Whatever is Working For You !!~*~

[kycowgirl]

This thread is for anyone wanting to know about the CLA/GLA combo "and" whatever plan is working for you !!!

Come join us and share your plan

[COLOR=magenta]Welcome" [/COLOR]

[COLOR=red]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.[/COLOR]


[COLOR=red]What is CLA/GLA?[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) to promote lean muscle while burning [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]fat. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=blue]Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) for its many beneficial effects in fighting muscle inflammation [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]and supporting the immune system. From a fat loss perspective, GLA is vital in supporting the [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]production of two strong fat burning hormones...growth hormone and the bodys primary [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]calorie burning hormone, thyroid hormone. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]GLA should be taken with food[/COLOR]

[COLOR=red]Most effective daily dose...[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]CLA 3400 mg (1/2 Tbsp liquid once a day, or 5 Tonalin or Spring Valley capsules) [/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]GLA 500-1000 mg (2-4 Borage Oil caps a day)[/COLOR]

[COLOR=red]How does CLA work? [/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]A: CLA prevents fat from being deposited into the cells by speeding up the body's fat [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]metabolism. CLA also helps the body metabolize existing fat deposits. This fat then returns to the [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]blood stream where it is used as energy by muscle cells and the liver. CLA activates genes that [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]trigger fat cell death, shrinks fat cells, speeds up metabolism.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]CLA Turns on Fat Breakdown Genes[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]CLA Boosts Endurance[/COLOR]

[COLOR=red]How does GLA work?[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]A: Numerous research studies have examined the role of GLA for improving health, [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]specifically in the area of weight loss. GLA from borage oil causes less body fat to accumulate. [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]Borage oil owes its healing power to the presence of essential fatty acids, the most important of [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]which is GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid. (While borage oil is often used interchangeably with evening [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]primrose oil, ounce for ounce, borage oil boasts more than twice as much GLA.) [/COLOR]

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

[COLOR=red]Possible Side Effects ...[/COLOR]
[COLOR=indigo]Borage oil may cause loose stools and minor stomach problems.[/COLOR]

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

[COLOR=red]CLA Q&A[/COLOR]

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

[COLOR=red]Is CLA Only for People with Thyroid Problems?[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]Absolutely not. The studies have shown that it's effective in general for [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]reducing/converting fat. You don't have to have a thyroid problem -- you just have to be overweight [/COLOR][COLOR=blue]-- to benefit from CLA. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]How Much Should I Take?[/COLOR]

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

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

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

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

[COLOR=teal]Some may prefer the liquid CLA from Netrition. One bottle which is $19.99 lasts a [/COLOR][COLOR=teal]full month. You just take 1/2 Tbsp a day to get your full dose. You may also prefer to get your [/COLOR][COLOR=teal]Borage Oil from Netrition. It has a higher GLA content, so less pills to take, and more pills per [/COLOR]
[COLOR=teal]bottle than other brands. So by getting your combo from Netrition, its alot cheaper than taking all [/COLOR][COLOR=teal]the caps from other stores. [/COLOR]


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

[COLOR=red]If you're taking CLA, don't take your Omega-3s at the same time. They will compete [/COLOR][COLOR=red]against each other for absorption. Leave at least a 3 hour window when taking both.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=red]If you take an anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, check with your doctor before trying [/COLOR][COLOR=red]borage oil[/COLOR]

Tonalin CLA-1200 (Natrol) $14.49
Serving Size: 1 softgel
Servings Per Container: 90
Tonalin Proprietary Blend Conjugated linoleic acid 1,200 mg
5 a day
Natrol CLA

Cla Plus with Clarinol $19.99
Serving Size: 1/2 Tablespoon a day
Servings per Container: 30
Conjugated linoleic acid: 3400 mg
Clarinol CLA Plus

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
Capsules Per Container: 120
Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) 240 mg 2-4 a day
NOW Foods Borage Oil

[kycowgirl]

Hi Ya'll !!! . looking forward to seeing everyone here

[metqa]

Hi! I'm going to a surprise birthday party this weekend, Won't be back till Monday evening. So Big Hugs to Everybody!!!!

ETA:I gotta go to a party and bring a veggie tray.I have a tray with 4 deep quandrants and a well in the middle. Any suggestions?

Mom wants Poppy seed dressing. What goes with that?

[tom_912]

The cla/gla and induction are working fantastic for me!!!
Down to 215 today, 7lbs since Monday, I am stoked!!

Walking 2 miles everyday during lunch and eating very clean lots of water!

Have fun metqa!

Hope everyone pops in to say hi!

Phil have you caught any fish yet? I caught some nice sauger Monday, hope to get into some hybrids soon!


Tom

[kycowgirl]

Hi metqa, Have fun at the party. My sister always makes the veggie tray. She has a tray like yours. She puts carrots, cauliflour, brocolli, and fresh mushrooms in hers, and hidden valley ranch dip mix in the middle. She makes hers with cottage cheese and ranch dip mix in a processor. Its good. She also does fresh strawberries and a dip made with powered sugar and cream cheese

I was down to 201 when I got up today, but back to 203 now since I ate, but I am very pleased with my progress so far, considering I havent done any exercising or walking like Tom has yet.

I sent in my order for more liquid cla today. Hope it gets here before we run out

[iabowhunter]

Hello!

It's been a busy week for me. Tonight I took the boys to a school carnival and visited with a few people that I went to school with. It was a pretty good time. One guy ask if I was going to the reunion. I said that I doubt it. I didn't bother telling them that I am fishing in a flathead tournament rather then going to my 20 year class reunion this summer. It was a good visit for me while the boys had fun.

So this is whats up with me. I am weighing in at 266. That's the lowest I have been in 4 years. I have been lifting and doing cardio on the treadmill...now that it is fixed. I haven't worked out since Tuesday night. Tuesday night I did 30 minutes of HIIT and woke up the next day with a nasty pain a couple inches lower then my knee. It's still pretty tender but getting better so I am taking a break from it untill Monday. I really pushed myself that night. I managed to run at 8 MPH for a full minute...twice.

I felt good about myself tonight...better then I have felt about myself in a long, long time. I was dressed well and didn't look like a factory worker in public for once.

The boys and I went to the grocery store where my wife works tonight after the carnival to pick up some stuff and see the wife. When I was checking out this bagging kid was telling me how people actually get more stupid when they are around blondes. The check out girl, who was a very attractive blonde, got red in the face and told him to shut up. He said it's true, can't you feel yourself getting dumber? Now this little mouthy punk @$$ dog turd likes to give my wife no end of crap, so me being the nice guy I am informed him that I was actually getting smarter talking to the check out girl and when he opened his mouth and started talking to me I felt my self getting more stupid by the second. He shut up. The check out girl told my wife that she liked me. He handed me my stuff and said have a good night sir.

I should of just looked at him and said "You're not going to the high school prom, are you?"


Tom.......No sir, I have not been fishing yet but sure have been thinking about going. I hear the channel cats are biting! I'm ready to go!!!!!

[kycowgirl]

Way to go putting that bag boy in his place Phil . Your doing great on your weight loss. Good to see your still with us. I will pop into your journal more often and see how things are going

[iabowhunter]

My wife just got home. She said that he didn't have much to say after I left.

[kycowgirl]

[metqa]

Oh Phil, You're just Awful!

[skyespirit]

Good morning my friends. It's been a long time since I've been on these boards. Hope everyone is enjoying their first weekend of spring! I am starting back on the CLA/GLA and was wondering if you all take your all at one time or spread them out through the day?

Hugs,
Maryjane

[kycowgirl]

welcome back Maryjane, I take the liquid so its all at once. i don't think it matters as long as you remember to take it all and don't forget a dose

[metqa]

Happy Monday Everybody. I survived the Party. Just got back into town but gotta rush off to work so all the gory details later.

Have a great day.!!!

[kycowgirl]

Welcome back metqa Glad you had a good time. Can't wait to hear all the details !!

skyespirit, I just looked at your website. I think it's wonderful what you do . I love animals

[skyespirit]

Thanks Trisha...sadly, if I don't find a whole lot of funding soon, it will be a mere memory like everything else this economy is taking down. Donations have quit coming in but baby season will be here any day now. Not sure what to do, but I promised the wildlife I wouldn't give up. I had come up with the idea of people pledging monthly, even just $5 a month and thought it would be a great way for everyone to help without breaking their banks...we've got few signed up but need so many more. I'll keep praying....that's all I have right now!!! LOL

Tons of hugs and I've taken my morning regimine. I'm getting back to eating right as with all the animals here to care for, sometimes I try to run by and grab whatever is nearby...which is typically one of my husbands "junk food" things!! LOL

MJ

[kycowgirl]

Times are hard and its hard for people to commit to things right now. I'll send out an e-mail to my friends with a link to your site, and add it to my myspace page and ask them to forward it to their friends. Maybe someone can help. Keep the faith, your doing a good thing

[tom_912]

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Its been 1 week today since I started back on plan and I am down 9lbs to 213 I hope this continues but know it will slow down. It was a cheat free week with walking as my exercise. I can see a difference in the mirror and I've taken in a notch on my belt.

I am going to be cooking ahead for the rest of the week today, work in the yard and then go fishing

Have a great week my friends!!!!

[kycowgirl]

skyespirit, do you have a myspace page? I posted a bulletin there asking for help

[skyespirit]

Yes we do, MySpace.com - Skye's Spirit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - 45 - Female - HARRISVILLE, Pennsylvania - www.myspace.com/skyespirit I don't get to update it very often but I try.

Thanks for trying to help! You're an angel!

Hugs,
MJ

[kycowgirl]

Thanks, I'm going to add you right now

[kimlou]

Trish and Tom..... Glad you are back

to everyone else.

[tom_912]

Hi Kim

Its quiet here today, hope everyone is ok.

Another good day down another lb

I think the combo is really doing its job!!!!!

Take care my friends!!

[kycowgirl]

Kim !!! Good to see you my friend.

How is everyone doing this week?

Where is cheerleader chic and everyone else?

[metqa]

Darn it, I'm up four pounds since that crazy surprise birthday party this weekend! ( And I didn't even eat the potato salad, OR the Pasta salad, OR the meatball, well only two, OR even eat a slice of that beautiful $42 birthday cake, I didn't even taste the icing) I only ate sliced ham and cheese wrapped around spinach dip and hot wings. I did good, but NOOOO! I gotta go gain weight!

That plus stress, plus I've spent the last three days on the job driving for 8 hour days, I'm not surprised. But I finally got to have the mock chuck tender steaks I bought last week. YUMMY! They are only $3.99/lb and they are these cute little medallions of steak. I just cook it for a minute and a half on my preheated forman grill and done! They do have hard bits that i though were fat but aren't. I put a huge slab of butter on top and was in heaven!

Anyway, that event . . . I hope some lessons were learned It was so out of order and stressful and so many things were done wrong or not at all that I'm not even gonna light up your ears with the disasters that happened. All in all the Birthday girl FINALLY DID ARRIVE a few hours after all the other stuff that had gone wrong, and she was happy so it was a good ending. But I'm disowning my family!

[iabowhunter]

Weight this morning was 264.8. I might, just might hit 250 by turkey season next month. 250 by turkey season was my goal. Things are just "clicking" for me this year.

I went to see the doctor about my knee. He said that there is no knee or muscle damage and I had most likely bruised my leg bone. I was encouraged to continue my workouts but to take it easy on the treadmill...He also said that I was smaller then I was the last time I was their. Then I went to the store and got another complient. Now, with that being said....I have not worked out since Saturday morning. I wasn't going to workout in pain. The knee is feeling better and I am wanting to get back to working out.

It's almost time for bed.

Take care all!

[tom_912]

WTG Phil!!!!! You are doing awesome. Hope you do see the 250's by turkey season that will almost be as good as bagging a big gobbler

Metqa you only gained some stress water weight, it'll flush away, glad everything turned out ok!

I'm still doing great on induction 212 again today


Hope everyone else checks in and are ok!!

[kycowgirl]

metqa, I'm back up to 206-204 for some reason. I have not cheated at all. I am getting discouraged stalling so soon. I want out of the 200's so bad !!!

Phil, your doing awesome !!! Congrats on the losses

Tom, your doing great as always

Tom made crackslaw. OhMyGosh ...it is sooooo good !!!!!

[metqa]

Okay, so what's with all the 'crack' recipes, eh? I've heard crackslaw, cocoacrack, what the heck are these things?

[kycowgirl]

Its ground meat (beef, sausage, turkey) brocolli slaw mix, and soy sauce cooked together and its called "crack"slaw because its soooo good and addicting

[JMS1]

Hi all, I like to eat flax pancakes with my bacon and eggs in the am. Can I take my cla/gla with my meal or is it going to cause problems.