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10-24-2013, 06:53 AM
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Started IP 20SEP2013
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 14
S/C/G: 208/189.5/135
Height: 5'1"
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Timing of Cal-Mag pills
I know that we are supposed to take 2 with dinner and 2 after dinner (with snack), but I'm finding it very hard to get them in! Somehow I really don't like taking pills that late in the day.
Does anyone take 2 with lunch and 2 with dinner; or perhaps another approach?
Thanks in advance for your help. I love this community, it's helped tremendously.
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10-24-2013, 07:01 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 82
S/C/G: 180.2/139/130
Height: 5'4"
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I have been on IP for about nine weeks and I only take two with dinner, that's it for the cal-mag. Did your coach tell you to take 4? I have had no issues with constipation, hair loss or anything, I wonder if that's why??
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10-24-2013, 07:05 AM
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Started IP 20SEP2013
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Central Jersey
Posts: 14
S/C/G: 208/189.5/135
Height: 5'1"
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Yes, she said to take two with dinner and two with snack. I'm finding it hard to do so.
I do worry particularly about my calcium intake on this program (since I am borderline osteoporotic). I try to eat the higher calcium veggies (spinach, kale, etc) but I still believe I am not getting enough calcium. However, it's probably worth it (for the weight loss); and eventually I hope I can start having my beloved greek yogurt again!
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10-24-2013, 07:07 AM
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#4
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Started IP 04/22/2013
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,943
S/C/G: 257/130/150
Height: 5"1 1/2' (almost)
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I've taken 2 with breakfast and two after dinner since I started.
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10-24-2013, 07:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ohjuly7878
I know that we are supposed to take 2 with dinner and 2 after dinner (with snack), but I'm finding it very hard to get them in! Somehow I really don't like taking pills that late in the day.
Does anyone take 2 with lunch and 2 with dinner; or perhaps another approach?
Thanks in advance for your help. I love this community, it's helped tremendously.
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Later in the day, magnesium can help with sleep. But if you can't get them in, I say take them when you'll take them!
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10-25-2013, 12:31 AM
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#6
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 16
S/C/G: 283/228.2/183
Height: 5'6"
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I have always taken 2 early in the day, usually with my morning snack. And then 2 before bed.
I take my multi vitamin, potassium, 2 omega 3, and 2 gal mag early in the day.
Then I take my 2 cal mag and 1 multi vitamin before bed.
My coach said that's fine...
I HATE taking vitamins, so the fact that I am actually taking them is HUGE for me! LOL
I didn't know that cal mag helped with sleep. Good to know! That will motivate me even more! haha!
I have the WORST time sleeping!
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10-25-2013, 12:41 AM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Edmonton Alberta
Posts: 2,796
S/C/G: 204/143/135
Height: 5' 1"
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I was only told to take 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening. The reason for taking it is the evening is that it makes you sleepy as Lisa said.
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10-25-2013, 02:30 AM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 282
S/C/G: 177.6/165.4/140
Height: 5'5''
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Your body can only absorb 500mg of calcium at one time so spread it out accordingly. This was straight from my Dr. And I don't mess with her. Lol
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10-25-2013, 08:07 AM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Southeastern CT
Posts: 314
S/C/G: 642 (IPstart 395.4)/226.2/160
Height: 5'7"
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I take one for breakfast, one with lunch, one with snack, and one with supper. Although, I've been told that if you're having problems with constipation, you can take all 4 at once, and that might help you flush your system.. after that, go back to the spread out schedule.
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10-25-2013, 09:54 AM
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#10
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 263
S/C/G: IP Restart: 181.2/175.6/130
Height: 5'4"
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I've been taking 2 of mine with lunch and 2 with dinner and that has worked for me. Not sure for those who have only been able told to take 2 per day - my phase 1 sheet has 4 listed on there, 2 with dinner and 2 with snack, as the OP said. Maybe it depends on starting weight?
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10-25-2013, 10:21 AM
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#11
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Started IP 03/06/2013
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: SK, Canada
Posts: 156
S/C/G: 198.8/145/145
Height: 5'8"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lighthouse101
I've been taking 2 of mine with lunch and 2 with dinner and that has worked for me. Not sure for those who have only been able told to take 2 per day - my phase 1 sheet has 4 listed on there, 2 with dinner and 2 with snack, as the OP said. Maybe it depends on starting weight?
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Ditto for me!
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