didn't take the alli with lunch because I was in a situation where I had a slice of veggie pizza out with my boyfriend's mother and we were not going to be near a restroom for hours.  How bad is it to not take it once and a while?  I know consistancy is key, but in that kind of situation, isn't it better to be safe than sorry?  Also, should I take it with dinner now or just stat again in the morning?

M

Hi Firenze77,

You can skip your pill if you are in a situation where you are unable to control the amount of fat that you eat. If you do end up eating more fat than planned, the treatment effect would not happen for 24 to 48 hours afterwards. If you do skip it for one meal you can go back to taking it at your next meal.

Good luck,

Betty Kovacs, MS, RD

 

Today I want to go for a walk but it is sooooo bleeping hot outside that I think I would melt!  Today I want to convince my husband that I would to use an elliptical trainer and it wouldn't just be taking up space in the basement.

abrouill, maybe buy a smaller cheaper piece of exercise equipment and prove to him you will use it by using it several times a week. then after a few weeks, you can easily say 'i would use it, i use "X " four times a week!' and there's no arguement : ) today, i ...will continue to sort out my garage and storage and organize my things so i get a great sense of accomplishment, and more space in the house.

Hey Abrouill,

     I know what you mean by it being hot outside.  That's one reason I gained so much weight.  I used to be active, but then moved to Florida.  But I've decided that I need to make exercise a part of my life.  I know I won't use any machines.  I've tried before.  I walk for 30-45 minutes 6 days a week at about 4pm here.  It's still pretty hot, but it's worth the effort and I've actually gotten used to it where it doesn't bother me any more.  I say give it a go for a week.  Don't give up.  It's worth it!!

Chris

I did go  for a walk today (2 miles) sweated like a pig but it's done.  Now for a healthy supper!

firenze77:

didn't take the alli with lunch because I was in a situation where I had a slice of veggie pizza out with my boyfriend's mother and we were not going to be near a restroom for hours.  How bad is it to not take it once and a while?  I know consistancy is key, but in that kind of situation, isn't it better to be safe than sorry?  Also, should I take it with dinner now or just stat again in the morning?

M

Let me tell ya - I tried that when I went out of town after only a week and a half on Alli, I did the best I could while I was out of town, but I failed. I even tried only taking Alli with ONLY the meals I knew were under 15g of fat... somehow Alli got to the rest of my food, and I suffered TE's for two days - only one actual 'accident' (Thank God I was at a friend's house, and alone, with a change of clothes!!!) but I, for one, would NOT recommend having any meals with more than that amount of fat ever if you want to avoid TE's. I haven't had any since.

If you HAVE to eat a high fat meal, I'd wait at least 24 hours until your next pill, even though the moderator says to take it with the very next one... wonder if she/he's tried it? TE's are 'crappy' :)

Hope this helps!

waiting 24 hour does not stop te it dont evan mater if you wait two days it will catch up with you trust me and i have lost almost 20 pounds since6-14

Good for you and your walk.  It gets easier, I promise. 

Chris