CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) and L-carnitine
From: Angie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 May 2001 11:41:31 -0500 (CDT)
I read this posting and went straight out to buy CLA (Conjugated
Linoleic Acid) and L-carnitine. I started taking them yesterday. Does
anyone know how long you have to take them before you see any difference
and start losing weight? Any advice would be appreciate.
Cheers Girls,
Angie
At Tue, 15 May 2001, Terri wrote:
>
>Hi! My 1st time here! :) I have also been low carbing. I got to a point
>where I was just stuck and nothing was happening. I did some research
>and started taking the CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) aka Tonalin along with
>Acetyl L-carnitine.
That kick started me back into losing. Now I feel
>motivated! I also do a couple little mind games with myself. It may
>sound silly to you but whenever I am tempted to eat something really
>yummy but definately not allowed I ask myself "will that tase as good as
>skinny (or being healthy) will feel?" The answer is usually no! Also I
>got some Ketostix from the drug store and I use one every night. I am
>so phyched mentally when it turns purple because that indicates that I
>am still burning fat. Best of luck!
>
>At Sat, 12 May 2001, Dana wrote:
>>
>>Hi matey,
>>
>>I know exactly how you're feeling!!! I had initial weight loss in the
>>beginning, but haven't been able to move anymore in the last 6mths. If
>>anyone without PCOS was eating the way I do and doing my excercise
>>regime, they would have reached their goal months ago!! I spent most of
>>friday in tears through utter frustration. Emotionally this thing just
>>tears us apart. So for motivation I think we need to all keep
>>supporting eachother however possible. What also motivates me is being
>>knowledgable on PCOS, and that staying low carb and excercising keeps my
>>insulin in better balance which helps my overall health and wellbeing.
>>Also if I don't stick with my diet and excercise then the weight would
>>stack back on tenfold!!! I just keep hoping and praying that the weight
>>will slowly come off - because the weight that has come off so far does
>>stay off.
>>
>>Also I've noticed now that I have a period every month, I find that I am
>>not in control of my cravings for about 2-4 days before my period. This
>>sets me back each month emotionally and physically, but I've just had to
>>accept that is how my body is and just be prepared each month.
>>
>>Thanks for listening, I didn't mean to blab on so much, but hey, I
>>obviously needed to.
>>
>>Hang in there with the rest of us!
>>
>>--
>>Dana
>>:-)
>>
>>At Mon, 7 May 2001, MLM wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi everyone,
>>>This is the first time I have posted on this board. I have been doing
>>>low carb since the middle of last summer. It was hard in the beginning,
>>>but then got easier as time went on. I have lost 40 lbs, and have been
>>>exercising regularly, and have been stuck at the same weight for the
>>>past few months ! It is making it really hard to stay motivated ! I find
>>>myself eating things I would have NEVER considered eating in previous
>>>months ! I stayed SO strong for the first 6 months, and now, I feel like
>>>every minute its hard to stay on it ! Have any of you gone through this
>>>??? Any ideas on how to stay focused ??? I know that its a lifestyle
>>>change, and I'm okay with that, its just why was it easier before ?? I
>>>look forward to your responses, and getting to know you all better !
>>>Take Care !
>>
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