I take CLA daily but I am taking the liquid and all I take in one day is 1/2 tablespoon. I have been taking it for a few weeks now and I am starting to see a difference in inches lost. Like Yvonne said, it doesn't work for everyone just like everything else. I was curious and thought I would just give it a shot and I am glad I did, I feel great and a combination of being on atkins and CLA I have tons of energy!!