I bought it because 5 lbs to me is like 30 lbs to someone else.  It is all relative.  What my desired weight is may not be what someone else thinks but it doesn't matter.  It is what I think my weight should be.  It is quite interesting how when you go into a store and try on clothes  a size 2 now-a-days is what a size 4 or 6 was years ago.  All the clothes sizes are made much bigger.  I know better and refuse to fall into believing that just because I could go into a Gap and put on a size 2 it is only because they have made their clothes much bigger to accomodate much of the population.  That in fact makes a shopper go back into that particular store because they feel good they can get into a size 4 or 6 but in reality if you moved back 10 - 20 years that size would have been an 8 or 10.  In any event 5 lbs is a goal I want to make because that is where I know I will feel comfortable and content.  That is why I bought Alli.  In any event I tried one bottle and will not be buying it again. 

Hi Victoria,

Since I stopped taking Alli, I've lost 5 more pounds. I do at least 4 miles of powerwalking at least 5 times per week. As for the calories, I get around 1200-1400. I did the same walking taking the pill, but those two weeks when I GAINED weight really put a damper on my spirits. I'm not sure where I went wrong, proabably not enough fat. Good luck with your program!!