CLA?

jaysanchez4
jaysanchez4 Posts: 199 Member
edited November 27 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone,

I'm on a weight-loss journey right now. Currently 237, looking to reach 200 pounds. I'm at the gym 4-5 times a week for 30-60 minutes. My workouts consist of 95% strength training and 5% Cardio. I have a calorie goal of 1850/day.

I drink a protein shake after each workout to help build muscle and to get my protein intake higher. I drink 3L of water a day.

I was told taking a CLA pill will help in my weight loss and promote muscle building and fat burning. I just purchased the allmax brand and will be taking 2 pills a day.

What are your thoughts on CLA or any general weight loss recommendation?

Thank You

Replies

  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited June 2018
    https://examine.com/supplements/conjugated-linoleic-acid/
    ...However, human studies on CLA are very unreliable and the overall effects seen with CLA are not overly potent as well as sometimes contradicting. CLA is a good research standard to investigated fatty acids and the PPAR system, but its usage as a supplement for personal goals is quite lacklustre.
  • 100_PROOF_
    100_PROOF_ Posts: 1,168 Member
    I think it could be a waste of your money
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    CLA is a joke. It’s almost as false as CNN.....lol. It won’t do anything honestly. Stick to calorie deficit, the proven method of weight loss.
  • briscogun
    briscogun Posts: 1,138 Member
    It’ll help your wallet become lighter but not your body.

    There are no magic pills/drinks/elixirs/etc. Eat less calories than you burn. Work out if you want to be stronger/healthier/in better shape.
  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
    just eat beef and dairy if you want CLA.
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