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
12-30-08 at 7:31 am
Ive read that cla is meant for long term use,you wont see the best results in 2 or 3 weeks,or even 5 months, i beleive if you eat healthier and exercise with cardio and heavy lifting several small healthy meals a day it will give you a better muscle to fat ratio its a long term comitment its not a fat burner and you cant just stop after like a year when you start seeing really good results. but that is just what ive read before i started taking it. i am taking it for the long run, hope this helps…..
02-04-09 at 11:22 am
I have been taking CLA for a little over 2 months now. Along with eating healthier and eating 5 times a day, I believe that it has helped me alot! Although I have not lost a lot of weight (about 4 pounds). I have dropped from a size 12/14 to a size 10 and get compliments ALOT on how good I look and how much weight have I lost.
What I like most about CLA is that I don’t get the jittery feeling with metabolism boosters. I just wanted a little something to help a little bit with fat loss, not provide a miracle, and I definitely think that it is doing it’s job.
When I really noticed a change is after the first month of taking 3 pills a day of 1000mg, I stepped it up to 6 pills a day (2 at main meals). That is when I really started to notice a change in my body.
I don’t think it has made me use the restroom any more or any less than I usually do. So for me, CLA is a winner!!! And I plan on using it as long as I can as a daily supplement.
Good luck!!
02-27-09 at 5:42 am
I have been taking CLA for about 2 weeks now, and in fact it has made me gain weight! However, I haven’t gained as many inches as I normally would have at this weight, so I do believe it is helping me build more muscle. I will try Joe and Mitch’s recommendations of taking more. And also unfortunately a lot of the comments here are true…it’s not really an appetite suppressant at all so you still have to work on that on your own!
04-10-09 at 10:29 am
hay guys…cla works great if u put in ur mind tht u wont tht to wrk ….body fat vary form person to anothr …but if ur consistnt ull reach ur goals …i put 50% food 30 % exercise …and 20% cla …thts wat rlly wrks
04-29-09 at 12:18 pm
There is always two sides to every story. You have to remember that any product especially weight loss supplements will have varying results between different people. With tonalin CLA it takes atleast one month for it to take affect in your body. And like any other dietary supplement you MUST eat right and exercise if you want to see drastic reeesults in weight loss and muscle gain. CLA is a acid found in beef and dairy and not only helps shed fat, it also is an anti-carcinogen. In studies during the 80’s it actually destroyed or shrank tumors in mice.
06-11-09 at 10:43 pm
Ok i want to use this but afraid that i ihgt gain weight or lose everything when im not taking them,and mainly that there will be no affect. Im sorry but im also skeptical that some of these people say who they are and arent just lying to back up this stuff im sorry just very doubtfull and not very trusting . I have been doing workouts and diets with no resutl and am lossing hope. hoping that this well work cause i am self concious and need to lose some weight and would like to gain some muscle as well for wrestling that need me to lose weight fast. Any help and reassurance would be apprecitated thank you so much.
06-24-09 at 6:37 pm
CLA gives me gas! ppprrrfttt!!!
06-25-09 at 11:37 am
I have just started taking CLA. I am hypothyroid and am hoping this will help me lose weight off my belly that seems to have accumulated!! I weigh 140 lbs, I’m 5′2″ and have been going to the gym 5 x a week for 6 weeks. I have read the other comments and am hoping that even if I don’t lose weight but just the belly fat I will be happy then a pig.
06-26-09 at 10:46 am
I have been on CLA for about 8 days now and take 6 pills a day. It definitely is working for me. There were a couple of days when I didn’t eat right at all and I did not gain any water weight and actually lost a couple of pounds. I also have read that the more body fat mass that you have the better CLA will work. I have had absolutely no side effects and if it is safe I will take more than 6 pills a day but I have to check on this. I know it has been only 8 days but I truly feel that this is working. I am using Bally’s brand now with 1000 mg a pill but will try the GNC one next.
06-27-09 at 12:07 pm
Well guys here I go, I bought Tonalin CLA 3 months ago and have been afraid to take it. I’m a slim girl with a big stomach. I honostly look 6 mths pregnant, I’m scared to take it because I think I will loose moe weight and just be invisible. I work out but not too much because Im skinny and tried all ab work out equip: ab lounge, ab coaster, ab ball, crunches etc, now here I go with the pills wish me darn great results.
07-16-09 at 11:13 am
Hello Veda.
I’d recommend you start eating a bit more (but healthy) AND do weight training 3-4 times a week. Make sure you eat enough protein (eggs, fish, meat, tofu, etc). You WILL gain muscle mass (so you won’t be too skinny) and you’ll improve your overall body shape, health and fitness. In a few weeks, you’ll start seeing results in your body shape. Doesn’t sound like you should be taking CLA if you think you’re too skinny.
Remember, localized exercises (such as abs) help the muscle. But if you want to decrease your fat mass you need both aerobic exercise and weight training. the first will burn the fat and the second will build some muscle which will help you burn more fat and stay fit.
best,
Perla
08-25-09 at 5:06 pm
I’ve been using Tonalin CLA 1285mg for about two weeks. Have not had any major side effects or anything. I take a pill with every meal and try to cut back on all the “bad stuff” I’m used to eating. I feel like there is a noticeable difference in my stomach. For some reason, my clothes around my waist are getting a little loose. I’ll keep trying to see what the new year brings!
08-30-09 at 4:38 pm
If you don’t eat right or exercise you won’t loss weight anyways with or without CLA and if you can eat right and exercise what do you need it for at all. Get It. Everything you read says the same thing they get no results unless they eat right and exercise and take CLA other they get no results. You can get the same results buy just eating right and exercising so why bother with the CLA at all save the money.