[topbonuscasino]

Does anyone else take this.

I do and did not think it was doing anything so upped the dose to 2 tablets twice a day and since I did, I have lost 1lb (2 days ago).

I have also started OWL rung 1 and I have also noticed that if I eat most of my veg from list 1, I lose weight but as soon as I add in broccoli, cauli or anthing from list 2, I stall - does this mean I have to eat salad forever??? I hope not because i really like all the other veges on list 2.

I seem to be able to eat tomatoes without any issues but eating eggplant, zucchini etc, my weight loss stalled for 2 weeks - well at least I think that is what has stalled it. Eating salad (list 1 veg) for the last few days and the kilos are on the move again.

Cheers

[usacomm]

Hey Jodes

it may well be the carnitine...i was on the atkins.com forums, and one lady said the acetyl l carnitine is taking care of her belly fat.... (yes, i'm a forum-tart)

i'm looking for some from the US (cheaper i hope, dang that stuff's expensive!) now...
tracy

[usacomm]

Jodes,
how much did you pay for your l carnitine (if you don't mind sharing)?
thanks,
tracy

[topbonuscasino]

Hi Tracy, I paid $33.45 for 30 tablets at the health food shop. But I just looked at the site for the company that makes it and they had them for around the same price;

www.greenridge.com.au

Just do a search for L Carnitine (I use L Carnitine+) - it has CoQ10 and chromium in it as well.

I think I will order from the website - I really think it is them that is working for me.

I am a forum tart too - which other Atkins site are you talking about?

[usacomm]

hi Jodes

it's the atkins.com (you know "sweet sexy science"?) - ha ha!

anyway, sometimes i go to them because people are always on and answer quite quickly...but i love this site much better - as you can always find your post - atkins.com it's almost impossible - so if you do post, bookmark it!

anyway, i just made an order to the states for my supplements:

Country Life, Acetyl L-Carnitine Caps, 500 mg, 120 Veggie Caps $16.98

2 Doctor's Best, High Absorption CoQ10 with Bioperine 100 mg, 120 Veggie Caps $14.99

i skipped the chromium because my multi has them...it's $11 (USD) for shipping for a delivery within 5 or so bus days - so they say, we'll see

anyway, here's the site if you reckon they've got a better deal:

http://www.iherb.com/Default.aspx

tracy
ps - excited about the supplements!

[topbonuscasino]

Cool, they look good.

I might buy from them next time, they do look cheaper. Do you have any issues bringing in supplements from another country?

I always feel better when I take my supplements.

[usacomm]

the site says that the cheaper shipping method is the easiest (ie - no customs etc), so i will let you know - i can't remember ever getting supplements, but i've gotten lots of other things through this shipping method and never had a problem...it just comes to the post office, so i think that's why)

i will keep you posted though!
gosh, the prices of things in this country sometimes amazes me! $45 for co q10 (WOW)

tracy

[usacomm]

hey Jodes,
just got my delivery - no probs at all...

iherb.com

tracy

[topbonuscasino]

Thanks for that Tracy, I will order some now I know they come through OK.

Cheers

[mArVHDO6]

I order all of our supplements from Puritans Pride. Here's a link to their suppy of L-Carnitine. I don't know what it would cost to ship it to you, but their specials of "buy one get one free" may offset your shipping.

http://www.puritanspride.com/l-carni...nitine&rdcnt=1

How many milligrams a day do you take?

Tril

[sadgpokx]

Tril,

Thanks for the link. That's a much better price than I've been paying.

What's the difference between the acetyl and the regular?

Also, any suggestions on a multivitamin?

[mArVHDO6]

"What's the difference between the acetyl and the regular?"

Acetyl-l-carnitine is l-carnitine that has been acetylated... it's when an acetyl group is introduced into a molecule, usually taking the place of nitrogen. It's believed (studies haven't confirmed that this work on L-carnitine yet... one says yes, one says no) that by doing this it increases the ability of the compound to cross the blood/brain barrier, making each dose work better. Salicylic acid becomes aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) when acetylated. Mophine when acetylated becomes diacetylatedmorphine, or herion.

Does it make a difference which one you take? Who knows... but if there's a chance that the acetyl-l-carnitine works better, that's probably the one I'd buy.

Dr. Atkins suggested a broad multi-vitamin (vitamins and minerals) that does not contain iron. Any made specifically for a man's needs would be appropriate for you... it would have licopene, for instance, that a woman's multi wouldn't (for prostate health). Personally, I believe there's such a thing as too much of a good thing. I take no more than the recommended daily allowance. For me, that's a One-A-Day for Women over 50 (no iron). My dh takes a variety of supplements... licopene, vitamin E, vitamin C, 81mg aspirin, selenium and folic acid. Those are what our doctor and a doctor friend suggested for him. I like the simplicity of taking just one pill a day. lol

Tril

[mArVHDO6]

I just got an email from Puritan's Pride (the link above) and they're announcing a sale... buy 2 get 3 free PLUS if you use this code, 25PRCNT, you'll get 25% off your total order. The code expires on 4/4.

Tril

[usacomm]

tril - any other coupons from puritan's pride?? i want some of their vitamins

[mArVHDO6]

Just what's on their website... right now it's buy one, get one free.

www.puritan.com

Try these, though... I don't know if they'll work, but try 'em!

http://www.couponmountain.com/Puritan's_Pride-coupons-deals.html

Tril

[sadgpokx]

I have no way to know if it's related or not, but one of the things I switched right before last week (-6 pounds!) was more carnitine (as per protein power) than I had been taking.

[usacomm]

hey Tril - luckily i waited to order from puritan's pride - they now have buy one; get TWO free - so i've ordered my mulit !

tracy

[mArVHDO6]

That's a great deal! I love it when they do that. I ordered dh's supplements like that and got a years' worth in one order for the cost of 4 months worth.