View Full Version : almost a year since I began using Tonalin..
Beloved
05-14-2007, 09:37 PM
Hi, ladies. Just bought mine today from GNC. Hoping for some good results!
ExoticEngineer
05-15-2007, 07:45 AM
Oh oh, thought I'd share...I tried the Hi Health brand, and didn't really see any results from it. At all. :-\ But the Natrol's Tonalin CLA brand I have. FYI.
Sinder
05-17-2007, 12:31 PM
I'm giving this a bump....
I picked up some Tonalin CLA a week ago, and with working out, my legs and butt look 100x smoother! I am amazed! All the cardio and weights I have been doing wasn't enough, but this has DEFINATELY proven results! I will never go off it again!
LaylaJo
05-17-2007, 12:58 PM
About the boob firming, I assume this is just part of the general muscle firming that comes with the pill, but has anyone had any problems with their implants on this stuff?
I ask because I have mild CC in one boob (silicone) and if asthma meds can loosen scar capsules, I wouldnt doubt that other meds could tighten them. Anythings possible, especially with too-good-to-be-true meds like this.
ExoticEngineer
05-17-2007, 02:24 PM
Tonalin isn't a med though. So I don't see it would be an issue. It's a natural oil. I have implants, and I havn't noticed anything wrong at all. And the firmness of the boobs I believe is a general skin firming all around. My skin head to toe has firmed up.
:hug:Tonalin:hug:
malloryknox
05-18-2007, 12:10 PM
How long does it take before you see any results?
siena_b
05-18-2007, 01:15 PM
I just started taking the wal-mart cla 3 days ago. I woke up this morning and my belly (problem zone) felt and looked flatter so I jumped on the scale and have lost 5lbs already! I'm getting married in 3 weeks so I hope this stuff keeps working. I'll let you all know.
Sinder
05-18-2007, 01:38 PM
I saw dramatic results within a week. My legs/thighs and butt look way firmer and smoother than before....and I work out alot!
ExoticEngineer
05-18-2007, 02:34 PM
I noticed *changes* after a couple of weeks, but actual results, about 3 - 4 weeks into it, and there was a no doubt about it difference. I thinnk it's two things though, the Tonalin itself, and taking something on such a strict regular basis makes me constantly aware of how I'm treating my body and diet, etc. So, physically and mentally it helps.
malloryknox
05-18-2007, 08:28 PM
Thankyou guys, what brand do you take Sinder? :)
Sinful333
05-19-2007, 04:24 PM
OK I got mine... and have been taking it for two days.. but my problem is i dont eat 3 meals a day i only eat two on average. So I have been taking 2 of each for 2 days then i will move it up to 4 of each everyday. I havent been working ou t as much lately but I need to get my ass back to the gym.
Sinder
05-19-2007, 05:11 PM
Thankyou guys, what brand do you take Sinder? :)
I got the Tonalin brand from Wal-mart. Green bottle w/orange cap. 60 gel caps in a bottle.
Picaresque
05-19-2007, 10:25 PM
I just started taking it today...all I've noticed so far is it makes me ridiculously thirsty!
Can't wait to see actual results, lol--will update after I've been on it for a week or so.
But I was just reading some of the pages in the middle of the thread and someone was saying they didn't notice any change when using the GNC brand...is there anyone else taking the kind from GNC? Is it working for you? (Because that's the kind I got, and I'm going to feel really stupid if I'm taking all this and it turns out to be a dud brand!)
Farrah_Holiday
05-19-2007, 10:47 PM
You have to drink lots of water when taking Tonalin. You'll see results if you do, plus excercise never hurt either ; )
Farrah_Holiday
05-19-2007, 10:49 PM
Forgot to add you can always return it if you're not seeing results. Did you buy CLA or Tonalin? There's a difference. Also, if you're not drinking enough water you won't see changes for awhile.
BrunetteGoddess
05-19-2007, 11:00 PM
Sounds interesting....
Is there a way you can control how much weight it has you losing? Like take less? I am a size 10, just bought tons of new shorts, etc, so I don't want to lose so much that I have to buy new clothes. Just want to rid myself of cellulite and my belly.
malloryknox
05-19-2007, 11:19 PM
The one I got is from Walmart its the Rexall brand with the blue cap but has
the Tonalin logo on it on the side, and then it says CLA across
the front in large print. Ahhh I see I need to drink more water with it too.
BrunetteGoddess
05-19-2007, 11:29 PM
Well, I bought some EAS CLA from eBay to try it out. We shall see....
redhothoney
05-20-2007, 01:49 AM
the oil and vinegar salad sounds good. but i wonder too if the vinegar will cancel it out. that was a good idea btw. I crush all of my tablets and open my capsules and pour them into a drink. (tastes horrible!) if you can't swallow pills this might help.
ExoticEngineer
05-20-2007, 11:00 AM
As for the GNC Brand, or the Hi Helath brand, etc.... I took the Hi health brand, and never saw anything. My neighbor took the GNC brand, same thing.
Then I grabbed the Natrol's brand, Says Tonalin CLA right across the front, that's the one I use every day and love love love.
And yes, drink lots of water, and keep up with the excercise. It's a great supplement but it wont do ALL the work for you.
yogibear179
05-22-2007, 09:22 AM
muaha thanks so much for all the info!
ill update what happens after i get my hands on this stuff ^_^
the oil and vinegar salad sounds good. but i wonder too if the vinegar will cancel it out.
It's just fat, so it's fine to take with vinegar.
I've taken CLA for years now and I love the stuff. As for certain brands working better than others, check the concentration level. Most pills are Safflower oil, which contains CLA, but the concentrations may be different.
cinammonkisses
05-22-2007, 01:57 PM
Most pills are Safflower oil, which contains CLA, but the concentrations may be different.
Hey Rozz,
What about straight Safflower Oil? I bought a few bottles of it a while back. But someone, I cant' remember who started talking about how gross it was that I could take oil straight down the hatchet. Well, reading that kinda grossed me out, so I stopped taking the oil.
Hey Rozz,
What about straight Safflower Oil? I bought a few bottles of it a while back. But someone, I cant' remember who started talking about how gross it was that I could take oil straight down the hatchet. Well, reading that kinda grossed me out, so I stopped taking the oil.
I prefer pills, but that's just me. If you like the oil, go for it. Safflower oil is just high linoleic acid. Hit it!
Sunshine73
05-23-2007, 02:12 AM
I love Tonalin. When I started taking it 2 years ago, you could definitely tell there was a difference. It took about 4 weeks to see real results. Everyone in the club noticed that I lost a lot of flab. It was a miracle. I was so happy.
Natrol makes a good brand, and so does Swanson www.swansonvitamins.com.
You still have to work aout and drink a lot of water, but Tonalin helps. A lot.
malloryknox
05-23-2007, 12:37 PM
I wanted to get the Natrol brand but my Walmart only has Rexall...:(
ExoticEngineer
05-23-2007, 01:12 PM
^^ Try Hi-Health or GNC. They both carry the Natrol brand
cinammonkisses
05-23-2007, 07:06 PM
I prefer pills, but that's just me. If you like the oil, go for it. Safflower oil is just high linoleic acid. Hit it!
Hmmm I was taking like 3 tablespoons a day. I wonder if that is enough, or not enough. :-\
Optimist
06-29-2007, 11:22 AM
How is the Tonalin working out? Updates you guys!
Chicagoeditor
06-29-2007, 11:59 AM
I keep buying it tend to forget to take it on a strict schedule. That said, I am much more defined now than I've ever been, including when I was a young, hockey player pup. So, yes, I'm a believer.
Popping two capsules now.
Optimist
06-29-2007, 12:14 PM
Mmmmm, good! I just ordered some. I'm going for a Janet Jackson six-pack!
ExoticEngineer
06-29-2007, 12:26 PM
Like CE, I keep forgetting to take it on a reg basis, but I always take it days I work out, I remember those days...that said, I'm taking it about three to four days a week. My skin still feels great, and I've been able to maintain my weight and figure for quite some time now.
I still love my Tonalin, in fact, I have stopped taking any other "slimming pills" I jsut take my tonalin and eat well.
brookm43
03-20-2008, 11:51 AM
Is everyone still using Tonalin? Does it really work? Even if it just gives you soft skin, that would make me buy it.
blayze
03-21-2008, 05:34 PM
ooo sounds exciting!... any effects on stretch marks? and can i take it if i'm breastfeeding?
Citychick
12-30-2008, 05:42 AM
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That sounds like me ! My SO got me hookedon corona and lime.
Citychick
12-30-2008, 06:09 AM
Okay I've got a bottle of 'Mega CLA 1200mg' by a company called Nature's Plus, but only two left in the bottle.
I was taking one a day with my other vitamins a while ago and I can't remeber if I lost any weight.
I'm going to buy some more now as I've got 10 months to go till my wedding and I'm just on a huge mission to shift the 40lbs I've gained since retiring from dancing and living in a bubble of loved upness.
Anyhoo the main question I have is whether Tonalin is THE brand to get, I have read a few different types mentioned in this thread.
MissMynxx
12-30-2008, 07:44 PM
...wow. Definitely glad this thread got bumped up! I'm going to go and grab some myself. It sounds like just what I've been looking for.
Have we gotten a definitive answer on what this does to boobs in relation to size? Mine are already small (Large side of A / Small side of B) so I REALLY want to avoid losing much in terms of cup size. A bit of firming wouldn't be horrible though. Anyone had any ... ahem ... shrinkage?
cadencetyme
12-31-2008, 01:24 PM
I just bought NatureMade CLA i was am extremelly impatient and i was able to purchase it on my street before work like minutes after i read this thread.
I wikipedia'd cla and either way it sounds good for your body fat muscle and can help against tumors cancers. The ingredients for tonalin cla and its the same as the stuff i bought.
On another not i also paid $130 bucks for Revitashape cellulite cream and had it rush ordered to me. I am DISGUSTED with my cellulite and want it better.
im on a crusade of sorts. Im starting my creams, body brushing, workouts, and cla pills today!!
Cassandra39
01-01-2009, 09:55 PM
...wow. Definitely glad this thread got bumped up! I'm going to go and grab some myself. It sounds like just what I've been looking for.
Have we gotten a definitive answer on what this does to boobs in relation to size? Mine are already small (Large side of A / Small side of B) so I REALLY want to avoid losing much in terms of cup size. A bit of firming wouldn't be horrible though. Anyone had any ... ahem ... shrinkage?
I found it actually firmed my boobs and made them nicer. I've heard this from other girls too so I think it'll actually help you in that department.
mia_bella
01-02-2009, 03:44 AM
Omg I just started Tonalin - but a different version that GNC has, Maximum CLA or something, that has added things in it like cayenne and cinnamon and all sorts of other things that are meant to boost your metabolism, and omg, I've got sooooooo much energy. And I normally sleep SO much and get tired SO easily. And I recently stopped my prozac so my need for sleep had increased by about 5 hours a day.
BUT I'M STILL PUMPING. This stuff is amazing!
Citychick
01-14-2009, 08:24 AM
Okay update :
I've been taking Tonalin Cla religiously for 7 days (6000mg), 2 capsules at breakfast, 2 at luch and 2 at dinner.
I've lost 3lbs and my cellulite is really improving.
I'm in the Uk and it is so cold at the moment, and central heating dries my skin out no matter how much moisturiser I put on. Since I've taken the Tonalin my skin feels soft and moisturised which is great.
knp001
03-22-2009, 08:06 PM
are there any places in sydney to buy the natrol brand? I think my current brand is causing weight gain :( (it's puritan's pride, fyi)
aussiebelle
03-23-2009, 06:11 AM
are there any places in sydney to buy the natrol brand? I think my current brand is causing weight gain :( (it's puritan's pride, fyi)
i've never seen it in australia and always found it cheaper to just buy it online. i haven't bought it for a while though w the exchange rate atm
MissIngenue
03-23-2009, 06:17 AM
I'm in Melbourne and haven't been able to find it anywhere here, including GNC. So, I just bought it on eBay.
knp001
03-23-2009, 05:21 PM
ok, I'll try to ebay it or something. but miabella, did the GNC brand work for you? (anything to save money on shipping, amiright?)
What did I do wrong? I took Tonalin CLA (6 pills a day) for two months, and it only made my face more greasy. Do you think maybe its a placebo effect from eating healthier, working out more, and just overall being more conscious of your appearance? Because from what I've read in the studies they did on Tonalin, it works better for people with large amounts of body fat, or obese people. Also my PS who did my Thermage for cellulite said that it is impossible for Tonalin to help with cellulite.
Hey, if it works for you more power to you! I'm just wondering why it didn't for me.... I already take a ton of fish oils, Alpha lipoic acid, antioxidants, etc. etc. so I wonder if that has anything to do with it.... any thoughts you guys?
Syrran
03-24-2009, 05:05 PM
Maybe the brand you used wasn't as effective. Do you remember which one it was? It could also be that it just doesn't work with your particular body chemistry or as you said, the amount of other supplements that you're taking could be interfering.
Yeah, from what I've read, every brand is has its own different proprietary blend, so perhaps, but I really wanted the "tonalin experience"!
sunnie86
03-26-2009, 07:53 PM
I seen this post and wet out and got some, started today. and i have some questions how long did it take to see results. and anyone else have a countious hunger feeling like smoking to much pot with out the high?
Cassandra39
03-28-2009, 04:14 PM
I seen this post and wet out and got some, started today. and i have some questions how long did it take to see results. and anyone else have a countious hunger feeling like smoking to much pot with out the high?
Not me... but it didn't decrease my appetite either. I'd say a few days and you will notice your skin getting waaaay smoother, and a few weeks for body changes. This is my experience as well as what I've read on here.