Anyone use CLA supplement?

Whatever the doubters say, this is supposed to work if you have thyroid problems. I eat well and exercise nearly everyday, despite this for the last 8 months I havent lost any weight or inches... I have gotten to the stage when im thinking whats the bloody point.

However ive recently read about CLA and help weight loss when thyroid issues and it seems positive so I am giving it a go.

Exercise for the last 12 months: kettlebells once a week, HIIT class once a week, run about 3 times a week and do a Freeletics (Hiit) programme 1/2 times a week...

Food is lots of fresh fruit, probiotic yoghurts, lean meat, eggs, salads, nothing processed or pre made, lots of smoothies.

recently diagnosed as going through early Menopause and problems with my thyroid which is being monitored. Its easy for people to say just exercise and eat better, rather than take supplements, but when you are currently doing this and your body is actually working against you then taking a pill to kick start benefits can only be a good thing..

When I have exercised previously (im 44 now), weight easily dropped of me.. So anyone young and/or in good health, should too. However not everyone is in such a good position as you, so stop the criticism of people trying things which may help.

I have been using CLA on and off for the past few years. I gave some to my brother and not only did he lose weight his exzema also cleared up. I thought is was a fluke at first but then a friend of mine started complaining about exzema I told her about what happened with my brother. She said she wanted to try it too and it worked on her as well. I'm not good at taking pills so I never too them religiously. For the past 3 months I started taking them along with my walmart brand one a day multi vitamins for women and last but not least a vitamin called MSM. I by no means take the vitamins everyday as I'm still not good with pills but I take them at least 3-4 times a week. I don't exercise and I'm not on any diet and I have lost several inches. People have even asked me if I've been working out because I looked more defined. I don't know if is the CLA or the MSM or the combination bit its working great and I feel like a million bucks...

you guys are crazy, conjugated linoleic acid isn't some wonder pill. this sounds like fish oil all over again and most of your posted 'results' don't sound like they have anything to do with it.

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-011-0253-9

Peer reviewed clinical studies show that use of it is minute in weight loss. Obese benefited from it more. But like all approaches, CALORIE DEFICIT is needed to lose weight. And you don't need a pill for that.


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I tried it before. Went through a whole bottle and no weight loss. Right now I am trying garcinia cambogia.

Well my friends friend tried it and it really helped with her appetite. She lost 50 pounds.
I've been using it and I don't feel as hungry as usual. So for now I'll stick to it and see what results I get.