How about taking Chlorella?

[mariofmagdal]

I want to say thaks to LD and Mariofmagdal for pushing me on towards working out when I was discouraged about not loosing as fast... I'm going to keep on keeping on... So far, I"m loosing around 2 lbs per week. I went to the gym today and I have lost a pound and a half since Friday! One more half pound and that will be my 2 lbs by Friday, but I"m hoping I can do a whole pound instead... we'll see... Thanks for the encouragement, ladies... A girl really needs it sometimes.

Are you in Chesapeake VA? (why do I think that?) Well Missy, you beat me to the gym! I have to wait until next week when my husband returns to go full speed ahead. I am glad I have the energy. I am GREEN!

 

[belle_reveuse28]

Are you in Chesapeake VA? (why do I think that?) Well Missy, you beat me to the gym! I have to wait until next week when my husband returns to go full speed ahead. I am glad I have the energy. I am GREEN!

I was in Chesapeake, I'm in Woodbridge now. Are you in Chesapeake? Yeah, I've been workign out since January 7. So for about 2 months, but I've skipped some weeks here and there. I started at 207, I'm down to 197 now. I was discouraged because of the scale moving so slow, but I was told since I had been lifting weights regularly, that muscle weighs more than fat, and so I wouldn't see a huge change in teh numbers. I keep that in mind when I want the scale to differ hugely...

 

[mariofmagdal]

I was in Chesapeake, I'm in Woodbridge now. Are you in Chesapeake? Yeah, I've been workign out since January 7. So for about 2 months, but I've skipped some weeks here and there. I started at 207, I'm down to 197 now. I was discouraged because of the scale moving so slow, but I was told since I had been lifting weights regularly, that muscle weighs more than fat, and so I wouldn't see a huge change in teh numbers. I keep that in mind when I want the scale to differ hugely...

I can't wait! I have a wedding (as a guest) and a hairdo to pull off in June. My girlfriend is already trippin over my outfit and she has let me know I cannot wear my signature bun ! She has a tall order. But if I have to be dressed and all gussied up, then I am really glad to be GREEN! My new found energy is the only thing getting me to the gym! I'm so GREEN!!!!

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I think everyone decided it was best to keep just one thread. Has this changed?

I like the idea of going directly to one thread with all the info.

No change. Nobody panick!

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I was in Chesapeake, I'm in Woodbridge now. Are you in Chesapeake? Yeah, I've been workign out since January 7. So for about 2 months, but I've skipped some weeks here and there. I started at 207, I'm down to 197 now. I was discouraged because of the scale moving so slow, but I was told since I had been lifting weights regularly, that muscle weighs more than fat, and so I wouldn't see a huge change in teh numbers. I keep that in mind when I want the scale to differ hugely...

This is so wonderful. I don't even think the skipped weeks count as long as you maintain what you lose during those times and keep going. I think when there's more weight to lose, you have to think of it in pieces or else it becomes overwhelming.

You look up the mountain and think . But if you just say 2 pounds, okay great, 2 more, or whatever, then you creep up the mountain and look down and go wow! I still get overwhelmed and have to remind myself of where I've come from (over 70 pounds) and where I'm still needing to go 20-25 more for my height. Now I've gotten over the speed bump but it still took time. There was a time shortly ago where I was like 10 pounds! That's all? I was starting at 219 after losing ten pounds, and thinking this is impossible, it's just not going to happen. Then I thought that's better than nothing, what if I can do 10 more, and when I did that I was like alright ten more! And then when I hit a plateau I'd get mad, but then remind myself of what I accomplished and focus on maintaining that weight loss until I was ready (if I'd fallen off) or my body (if it was just plateau) to lose even more.

I'm happy that you have lost 10 pounds and are going forward to lose even more! Before you know it, you'll be exactly where you want to be. That's what I keep telling myself and I believe it, move forward, and so it's happening. With your resolve I'm sure you're going to get to your goal fast, and I'm glad chlorella's there to help us!

 

[danigurl18]

Do you think that I'll be able to take the chlorella on the plane with me for spring break... I take the pills

 

[belle_reveuse28]

This is so wonderful. I don't even think the skipped weeks count as long as you maintain what you lose during those times and keep going. I think when there's more weight to lose, you have to think of it in pieces or else it becomes overwhelming.

You look up the mountain and think . But if you just say 2 pounds, okay great, 2 more, or whatever, then you creep up the mountain and look down and go wow! I still get overwhelmed and have to remind myself of where I've come from (over 70 pounds) and where I'm still needing to go 20-25 more for my height. Now I've gotten over the speed bump but it still took time. There was a time shortly ago where I was like 10 pounds! That's all? I was starting at 219 after losing ten pounds, and thinking this is impossible, it's just not going to happen. Then I thought that's better than nothing, what if I can do 10 more, and when I did that I was like alright ten more! And then when I hit a plateau I'd get mad, but then remind myself of what I accomplished and focus on maintaining that weight loss until I was ready (if I'd fallen off) or my body (if it was just plateau) to lose even more.

I'm happy that you have lost 10 pounds and are going forward to lose even more! Before you know it, you'll be exactly where you want to be. That's what I keep telling myself and I believe it, move forward, and so it's happening. With your resolve Yodie I'm sure you're going to get to your goal fast, and I'm glad chlorella's there to help us!

Thanks, LD! That's what I"m going to keep thinking, just 10 more.. and 10 more... WHat doy ou do when you hit a plateau to get out of it?

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Do you think that I'll be able to take the chlorella on the plane with me for spring break... I take the pills

You'll be fine. I'm taking mine. I flew to NYC with powders and pill when class started back. I put powder in a smaller container marked with a black marker, and left pills in their regular container.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Thanks, LD! That's what I"m going to keep thinking, just 10 more.. and 10 more... WHat doy ou do when you hit a plateau to get out of it?

Really you just keep going. The body is trying to trick you so you give up.
I would continue doing what I'm doing until the body releases and starts back losing again. Believe me you will hit a few plateaus if you are on the path to weight loss of at least 40 or more pounds. I know I did! And it won't necessarily be your fault. Just keep going until your body realizes you're not going to change by the weight being held, so it's going to have to eventually burn that fat.

Cheat trick:
This is something I discovered by accident and it works.
You can also trick the body by eating different. When I slow down on loosing weight, I'll do something out of character like the opposite of what I normally do for a couple of days only. Like whatever you're cutting down on, eat only those type of items for 2-3 days (I'd still stay organic if possible even dessert but still). I usually eat lots of veggies, some fruit, and meat, some whole grain type items too but smaller amounts, even pasta but not daily. But when I can't lose anymore, I'll eat lots of pasta, desert and stuff for a day or two and even have cake with it which is not a usual for me. Usually I'm about balance. If I eat cake, I won't eat pasta. If I eat pasta, I'm eating lots of veggies with it, and no other types of bread like garlic bread, etc because I've had enough carbs for the day.

So when I do the opposite, and then switch back it confuses the body enough to let it drop down. Now I wouldn't weigh myself for those couple days because it will go up and down a couple pounds as the body is confused.

I'll switch back after 2-3 days to what I was doing before. I'll only weigh at the end of the week when I do this as your body has to adjust and then lose weight. Once your body thinks you're doing something different it will let go of the weight.

It sounds weird but it works. It's like your body is used to you doing one thing so you switch it up and trick it into releasing the weight. Then you should have no problems continuing.

I found this out by accident when I was at 190 and change and it was NOT budging for weeks on end. I decided screw it I want lots of carbs and I did that for a couple days and then dust myself off and thought I will NOT gain, I'm going to at least maintain. So I started back eating right, and I got on the scale the next day and low and behold I lost weight. So then I got stuck again in the 170's and I did it again and it worked.

Weird? Yes. But does it work? Yes. That doesn't mean to go crazy for weeks on end. Just a couple days of doing the OPPOSITE of normal will trick your body into getting back on track. I even read about it somewhere after discovering it by accident. I can't remember why it works, but it does.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Belle or anyone struggling with weight please feel free to pm me if you're having an argh! Moment! I want to encourage you to keep going. And heck sometimes I'll even encourage you to get off the horse for a day and then get back on because sometimes you need to! As long as you get back on, that's what matters. Heck I may even have a tip depending on your problem. I was told by docs that my metabolism was SHOT and that there was no way I was going to lose the weight.

 

[belle_reveuse28]

Really you just keep going. The body is trying to trick you so you give up.
I would continue doing what I'm doing until the body releases and starts back losing again. Believe me you will hit a few plateaus if you are on the path to weight loss of at least 40 or more pounds. I know I did! And it won't necessarily be your fault. Just keep going until your body realizes you're not going to change by the weight being held, so it's going to have to eventually burn that fat.

Cheat trick:
This is something I discovered by accident and it works.
You can also trick the body by eating different. When I slow down on loosing weight, I'll do something out of character like the opposite of what I normally do for a couple of days only. Like whatever you're cutting down on, eat only those type of items for 2-3 days (I'd still stay organic if possible even dessert but still). I usually eat lots of veggies, some fruit, and meat, some whole grain type items too but smaller amounts, even pasta but not daily. But when I can't lose anymore, I'll eat lots of pasta, desert and stuff for a day or two and even have cake with it which is not a usual for me. Usually I'm about balance. If I eat cake, I won't eat pasta. If I eat pasta, I'm eating lots of veggies with it, and no other types of bread like garlic bread, etc because I've had enough carbs for the day.

So when I do the opposite, and then switch back it confuses the body enough to let it drop down. Now I wouldn't weigh myself for those couple days because it will go up and down a couple pounds as the body is confused.

I'll switch back after 2-3 days to what I was doing before. I'll only weigh at the end of the week when I do this as your body has to adjust and then lose weight. Once your body thinks you're doing something different it will let go of the weight.

It sounds weird but it works. It's like your body is used to you doing one thing so you switch it up and trick it into releasing the weight. Then you should have no problems continuing.

I found this out by accident when I was at 190 and change and it was NOT budging for weeks on end. I decided screw it I want lots of carbs and I did that for a couple days and then dust myself off and thought I will NOT gain, I'm going to at least maintain. So I started back eating right, and I got on the scale the next day and low and behold I lost weight. So then I got stuck again in the 170's and I did it again and it worked.

Weird? Yes. But does it work? Yes. That doesn't mean to go crazy for weeks on end. Just a couple days of doing the OPPOSITE of normal will trick your body into getting back on track. I even read about it somewhere after discovering it by accident. I can't remember why it works, but it does.

OMG! LIke thanks soooo much! You know, this is true because my friend was doing this last year when she hit plateaus.. I had forgotten all about it... Her nutritionist told her to do that, and it did work... So how many weeks would you give a plateau,. would you say 2 weeks or 3, or how many, to know it's a plateau?

 

[luckiestdestiny]

OMG! LIke thanks soooo much! You know, this is true because my friend was doing this last year when she hit plateaus.. I had forgotten all about it... Her nutritionist told her to do that, and it did work... So how many weeks would you give a plateau,. would you say 2 weeks or 3, or how many, to know it's a plateau?

At least a couple. Sometimes I wait it out, but when it's 3 that's it!!!! But under 2 weeks no way, just wait it out.

 

[belle_reveuse28]

At least a couple. Sometimes I wait it out, but when it's 3 that's it!!!! But under 2 weeks no way, just wait it out.

Okay, I'll do that.. This is such a great guideline for me... I'm writing all this down... thanks soo much!

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Where my greenies at? Didn't want to leave you out of the discussion if you're not trying to lose weight. Chlorella has so many other benefits.

Is anyone noticing changes in their skin texture from internal use?

I haven't used any on my face but it's lots smoother.

What about your hair. Yodie, I believe asked earlier about changes in hair texture and I and mariofmagdal responded. Anyone else notice softer hair?

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I can't wait! I have a wedding (as a guest) and a hairdo to pull off in June. My girlfriend is already trippin over my outfit and she has let me know I cannot wear my signature bun ! She has a tall order. But if I have to be dressed and all gussied up, then I am really glad to be GREEN! My new found energy is the only thing getting me to the gym! I'm so GREEN!!!!

Oooooh....What kind of hair do? I read your post about how going green has helped with your already gorgeous hair, and I was just wondering what type of hairstyle are you going for?

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I cant keep up with this thread. And the crazy part is. I am on here way more than I should be. I am suppose to be

I am still green but when I am slacking on my water I get backed up. And I have had heart burn like no bodies business. I think it was because I was adding oj to my chlorella to kill the taste. I switched to water and the heart burn is better. I am at 6g but I think I took 9 yesterday.

I'm thinking it's the OJ too. Sometimes if I take too much , the acid causes problems for me. I think water or naked juice of some kind would work beter. Glad to see you're doing better as I was a little puzzled by this as a detox symptom as I've never read about it (though just because it wasn't written down doesn't mean you aren't experiencing it!).

 

[belle_reveuse28]

Anybody that was using MT now just going to use CHL? I've not used MT in weeks, and when I do use it, I use it as a protein treatment. I can say that I got growth from it, but nothing like what LD, babydoll and others have reported, 2 inches, from CHL... I"m on month 2 now, and as it has been said it takes about 4 months to see the full effects of CHL, so I"m hoping that my days of needing to use MT are over unless I want to do a protein treatment. And another thing, I decided to use MT the other day, and my hair started shedding the next day and it wasn't before. I know that MT can make your hair shed, but I took garlic to combat that. I was just thinking out loud, but it made me think that CHL can be a much better option without the shedding and all and need to take other supplements or products to combat that... Let me know what u all think.. Thanks

 

[yodie]

My hair almost doesn't look like my hair at the scalp. I know that sounds odd. Its like...softer, laying down a little easier. Best of all, my nape is really filling in (I'm also apply a paste of MNitrate and CHL nightly) and so are my edges. I think its the CHL and nettle.

My nape started filling in awhile back, but it was sparse and I never wouldve worn my hair pinned up. Its thickening up and filling in to where I would no longer be embarrassed to wear my hair up for fear someone might catch a glimpse of my nape. I've been praying over my nape for years. God always answers.

Another observation and maybe I'm seeing things, but I noticed that my hands look lighter than before. Maybe the skin texture has changed and they appear softer and brighter (no Michael Jackson changes overe here), but I can see a difference.

Anybody else?

 

[MrsMe]

Today was my one week greenniversary! I'm at 4g a day and I will increase it tomorrow, since I have no detox symptoms. I only have one BM per day (didn't have any today, probably because I didn't eat much) and it's easy, breezy like the sea Beware TMI coming up: I used to have big BMs and they would tear me up (dunno how else to put it )... But those days are now gone thanks to chl!
My skin is a tough one and refuses to get better... I think I may need to exercise to release some stress... I haven't gone to the gym since Feb 14th I remember the exact date because I went with my boyfriend and he was training me. It was great since we are in a lg-distance relationship and I had always wanted to work out with him...my body was aching for a WHOLE week after that.
As for my hair, I think it has grown, but I had to dust it on Sat. I was getting some split ends and some mighty tangle! I have a pic comparing the shedding I got before and after the wash and there is a huge difference! I'll post it tomorrow.
Anyhow, I have to catch some . See you tomorrow!

 

[mariofmagdal]

My hair almost doesn't look like my hair at the scalp. I know that sounds odd. Its like...softer, laying down a little easier. Best of all, my nape is really filling in (I'm also apply a paste of MNitrate and CHL nightly) and so are my edges. I think its the CHL and nettle.

My nape started filling in awhile back, but it was sparse and I never wouldve worn my hair pinned up. Its thickening up and filling in to where I would no longer be embarrassed to wear my hair up for fear someone might catch a glimpse of my nape. I've been praying over my nape for years. God always answers.

Another observation and maybe I'm seeing things, but I noticed that my hands look lighter than before. Maybe the skin texture has changed and they appear softer and brighter (no Michael Jackson changes overe here), but I can see a difference.



Anybody else?

My skin is glowing, especially in the face. It appears really clear and smooth.

My patient is asleep, but I got him going GREEN!!!! Hope my medical director does not find out I printed out a truck load of info for him....

 

[mariofmagdal]

Oooooh....What kind of hair do? I read your post about how going green has helped with your already gorgeous hair, and I was just wondering what type of hairstyle are you going for?

Sorry to say, I think the most I can stand is a wash and set.....I am so terribly tenderheaded. GREEN of style, not...... But it will be June, maybe I can get away with a wash and wear, it will look like a braid-out.......Oh decisions, decisions! But I know her, and she is looking for length, she has been my off the board sidekick since I joined, I get the tips, she tries them out....and she has only attempted GREEN, she drinks the Smoothies......I am working on her. She will be GREEN by her wedding day!

 

[Blaque*Angel]

Thank you for the encouragement, I am getting to be okay with this thank God. As for iherb, they get your stuff to you like they are carrying the olympic torch, they don't stop until it has reached its destination! Have you started yours yet?

started chlorella? yes, i've been taking it for over 3 weeks now i'm nearly on to my third bag, i bought spirulina too but did not like that taste,so sold it and bought 6 months supply of capsules

lol at olympic torch

 

[Blaque*Angel]

I cant keep up with this thread. And the crazy part is. I am on here way more than I should be. I am suppose to be

I am still green but when I am slacking on my water I get backed up. And I have had heart burn like no bodies business. I think it was because I was adding oj to my chlorella to kill the taste. I switched to water and the heart burn is better. I am at 6g but I think I took 9 yesterday.

ok, this is my third week and i had awful stomach cramps, so i did not want much water but hot drinks!!

not drinking water made CHL give me a small rash on my neck, i was dehydrated and backed up...

when i drunk water, i immediately went toilet and it was brighter green

but then the cramps re appearedso it felt i was going in circles...

CHL and water go hand in hand, but too much water can lead to cramps!!so i've began having three hot drinks a day and everything is ok now.

My nails look whiter, hair is sprouting up everywhere! i have a naturally smooth body but im now going to have to get my legs waxed for the first time! even my hubby was like "your legs are getting hairy!"

OK, Chlorella's made my nape grow in more hair, i'm not sure how to explain it but my nape has gotten lower!! my hairs all natural but the roots are very very thick!!! i like the tickness

i was asked if i used "eye wash" as my eyes are looking whiter, i never even heard of eye wash

i'm really looking forward to six months on this as i cant believe all these changes in just over three weeks!!

 

[Blaque*Angel]

This is key for me. I add alot of water and a little juice. I shake my mixture up. Much, much better for me. I tried stirring before, but I always had clumps of powder. Shaking in a bottle with a lid and adding more water really works.

i dont have"clumping" problems, my powder seems to disolve as i stir it in juice, i dont even use a blender

 

[Blaque*Angel]

I want to say thaks to LD and Mariofmagdal for pushing me on towards working out when I was discouraged about not loosing as fast... I'm going to keep on keeping on... So far, I"m loosing around 2 lbs per week. I went to the gym today and I have lost a pound and a half since Friday! One more half pound and that will be my 2 lbs by Friday, but I"m hoping I can do a whole pound instead... we'll see... Thanks for the encouragement, ladies... A girl really needs it sometimes.

thats great how is your diet like? i could do with losing some of this baby fat. people keep telling me i've lost weight but i'm my on worst critic and dont notice...

 

[Blaque*Angel]

Belle or anyone struggling with weight please feel free to pm me if you're having an argh! Moment! I want to encourage you to keep going. And heck sometimes I'll even encourage you to get off the horse for a day and then get back on because sometimes you need to! As long as you get back on, that's what matters. Heck I may even have a tip depending on your problem. I was told by docs that my metabolism was SHOT and that there was no way I was going to lose the weight.

please share some tips in this thread, pretty please

 

[Blaque*Angel]

My hair almost doesn't look like my hair at the scalp. I know that sounds odd. Its like...softer, laying down a little easier. Best of all, my nape is really filling in (I'm also apply a paste of MNitrate and CHL nightly) and so are my edges. I think its the CHL and nettle.

My nape started filling in awhile back, but it was sparse and I never wouldve worn my hair pinned up. Its thickening up and filling in to where I would no longer be embarrassed to wear my hair up for fear someone might catch a glimpse of my nape. I've been praying over my nape for years. God always answers.

Another observation and maybe I'm seeing things, but I noticed that my hands look lighter than before. Maybe the skin texture has changed and they appear softer and brighter (no Michael Jackson changes overe here), but I can see a difference.

Anybody else?

i have a new napei think the hair growth may start at the nape! i'm growing new hairs,my roots feel very thick. i hope i dont start getting hair on my neck!!! ewww

 

[luckiestdestiny]

please share some tips in this thread, pretty please

I have already! I was just talking about personalized things that are too long to detail. I eat well, organic, whole foods, mostly veggies w fruit and chicken or fish and multigrains. I balance when I eat dessert, I won't eat other carbs. When I eat pasta, I will eat lots of veggies with it, I don't drink sodas, etc. Just the basics. Then chlorella can do the rest. And if you can just half what you're doing (that's how I started), you'll start dropping anyways. Meaning if you drink four sodas cut it to two, and so on until you get rid of the things that can cause problems. When I mean problems I'm talking unnatural processed in a lab foods. The body just doesn't function well with those and it will make metabolism even more sluggish. I don't think it's really necessary as chlorella teaches people how to eat right as your body craves less junk anyways. The rest is just tweaking stuff which I mentioned like a couple pages back. I don't believe in diets so to speak. The way I eat now is the way I'll eat forever. Meaning following some set plan is not for me. I am not a structured eating type of gal but that's because I have a love affair with food. I love trying new things, and I love good food in general. I don't see the point in feeling guilty when eating and don't think it's necessary if you just balance everything.. And I've never counted calories (gasp) and still managed to lose over 70 pounds so far. If you just eat right you don't have to really do that...at least that's what I've found. There's no way I'd walk around with a notebook, it would drive me insane! I have friends who love to count calories and it works for them, it just doesn't for me. I think when you know yourself, it also helps you to lose weight because you know your strengths and weaknesses better and that can help you to customize your eating plan.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

My hair almost doesn't look like my hair at the scalp. I know that sounds odd. Its like...softer, laying down a little easier. Best of all, my nape is really filling in (I'm also apply a paste of MNitrate and CHL nightly) and so are my edges. I think its the CHL and nettle.

My nape started filling in awhile back, but it was sparse and I never wouldve worn my hair pinned up. Its thickening up and filling in to where I would no longer be embarrassed to wear my hair up for fear someone might catch a glimpse of my nape. I've been praying over my nape for years. God always answers.

Another observation and maybe I'm seeing things, but I noticed that my hands look lighter than before. Maybe the skin texture has changed and they appear softer and brighter (no Michael Jackson changes overe here), but I can see a difference.

Anybody else?

This is so wonderful.

 

[Pooks]

I have already! I was just talking about personalized things that are too long to detail. I eat well, organic, whole foods, mostly veggies w fruit and chicken or fish and multigrains. I balance when I eat dessert, I won't eat other carbs. When I eat pasta, I will eat lots of veggies with it, I don't drink sodas, etc. Just the basics. Then chlorella can do the rest. And if you can just half what you're doing (that's how I started), you'll start dropping anyways. Meaning if you drink four sodas cut it to two, and so on until you get rid of the things that can cause problems. When I mean problems I'm talking unnatural processed in a lab foods. The body just doesn't function well with those and it will make metabolism even more sluggish. I don't think it's really necessary as chlorella teaches people how to eat right as your body craves less junk anyways. The rest is just tweaking stuff which I mentioned like a couple pages back. I don't believe in diets so to speak. The way I eat now is the way I'll eat forever. Meaning following some set plan is not for me. I am not a structured eating type of gal but that's because I have a love affair with food. I love trying new things, and I love good food in general. I don't see the point in feeling guilty when eating and don't think it's necessary if you just balance everything.. And I've never counted calories (gasp) and still managed to lose over 70 pounds so far. If you just eat right you don't have to really do that...at least that's what I've found. There's no way I'd walk around with a notebook, it would drive me insane! I have friends who love to count calories and it works for them, it just doesn't for me. I think when you know yourself, it also helps you to lose weight because you know your strengths and weaknesses better and that can help you to customize your eating plan.

Great post, I follow these principles too esp agreeing with the bolded. I loooove good food, its so wonderful that CHL is helping me to ignore and no longer desire suspect foods with no nutritional value.