[schmooze]

does anyone know any products or way to reduce inches instantly??
i know one way to do it is to get a body wrap which will take off a few inches temporarily, but since spas are all closed on sundays and i need it for monday..
ohh and if anyone watched the tyra banks show, there's this body wrap called Suddenly Slimmer and you do lose like a good amount of inches after like one treatment of 60-90min, and the effects last for about a week. anyway, please give suggestions about something to that effect!

thanks in advance!

[ART SCHOOL DROPOUT]

wear a corset.

[xstacyy]

Try to sweat out excess water?

[~ BunnyliciouS ~]

wear a corset.

yep, that's instant indeed

[Thyckecutie]

a squeem corset or try to CLA/GLA combo

[gemrism]

cling wrap your stomach thighs legs and arms and go for a LONG JOG. YOull sweat so much that the areas will shrink due to water weight loss

[Pogichinoy]

Surgery, I believe they're open on Sundays, yes?

[Jnn]

^ rofl

i was going to suggest the saran wrap trick as well. or eat asparagus because its suppose to help you lose water weight?

[iO_O!]

Drink nothing but water a day or so before w/e you want the weight off for. When you drink the water it replaces all the food and other stuff in your cells w/the water and you'll temporarily lose up to at least three pounds at least. I've done this once unintentionally (so busy that day ahh) and lost quite a bit more than three pounds so I guess it might depend on the person

[gd-ise.]

wrap yourself in saran wrap and exercise
drink water and don't eat?

[Thyckecutie]

What is CLA/GLA?

Most effective daily dose...
CLA 3400 mg
GLA 1000 mg (Borage Oil)

Some of us 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 of us are also trying the CLA Extreme from Netrition @ 5 caps a day. We also prefer to get our 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.

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
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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 2% 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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