Fat Loss Supplements: Does Tonalin CLA Really Work?
If fat loss supplements need another controversy, Tonalin CLA can help. Holiday binge eaters can rest at ease. If you take some Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), you can keep your weight and fat gains at bay - - or can you?
A recent study “sought to determine if CLA would help overweight adults reduce body fat and prevent weight gain during a six-month period that included the holiday season.”
What was the result of this study? In their press release, they call the findings “dramatic”. [Shudder] The CLA group lost 2.2 pounds of fat and 1.3 pounds of weight, while the placebo group gained 1.5 pounds of fat and 2.4 pounds of weight.
“CLA may serve a critical role in reducing the cumulative weight and fat gain…“, the study concluded.
I think the result of this study is dramatically depressing. Your body weight fluctuates constantly. You can lose, or gain, up to 10 pounds in water-weight. In fact, I have seen some clients with said body weight changes.
Even if we assume that water-weigh was not an issue in this study, the CLA group lost a ridiculously small amount of weight. On average, they lost 0.09 pounds of fat and 0.05 pounds of weight in a week. One can probably lose more weight just by sweating alone.
But perhaps the most disturbing aspect of this study is its message. Instead of encouraging people to make smart food choices, it seems to suggest that CLA can “buy” you a weight loss insurance.
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08-25-06 at 3:58 pm
I used CLA with zero results.
06-23-07 at 5:24 am
i am using CLA for a while.....zero results.
06-29-07 at 6:15 pm
I am currently using Tonalin CLA it is great I've lost inches in my waist/hip area. Everyone had notice the difference after 8 weeks of use. I will use it forever!
07-18-07 at 8:37 pm
Love it! I noticed more muscle definition in my arms and stomach I've been on it 9 weeks. I too use the Tonalin brand which is said to be the most effective brand to burn fat. I will continue to use it and recommend it highly! I also noticed more energy and a decrease in my appetite.
08-06-07 at 6:08 am
i have been using tonalin cla for two weeks now with a good diet and a steady excersize regime. i have noticed a differance and feel more energy and see more results. this may be in my head. but i feel and see i the results.
02-12-08 at 12:03 pm
I have been taking the Tonalin CLA for a month. I have not lost weight but I have lost inches in my waist, hips and thighs. I can tell I have more muscle mass and am losing fat.
07-10-08 at 7:23 pm
I've only used Tonalin CLA for a week so far. I am still eating like a pig and it's not working. Hmm.
08-04-08 at 8:27 am
You have to use more than you think.
Im taking 6 a day...
Im seeing good results where as before only taking 2-3 a day I saw nothing really.
08-26-08 at 4:26 am
I 've used Tonalin ClA for a mounth,This is perfect just use this product
6kg weight loose wow
09-05-08 at 12:13 pm
Joe made a good point. If you're taking the common 1000mg capsule and only 2-3 per day, you won't be getting enough to make a difference. You might look for the 1285mg Tonalin CLA caps then you can take only 3 per day and still get enough.
Also, Denee said she's still eating like a pig. CLA is not an appetite suppressant. You're going to have to control your eating and exercise on your own.
09-18-08 at 5:58 am
i am using Tonalin 1000-cla ... its my 2nd day now ... But im afraid it makes me Gain weight instead of makin me Loose !
plz give me good Tips ? !
i workout almost Everyday .. and Trying to Control my Food