Hello Gentlemen -

I'm Mark and have been on Alli for two months. I'm 5'10" and started at 275lbs. Last Friday was my latest check-in and was 223lbs. Haven't had any TEs to speak of, though I'm usually under the per meal fat grams. Can't say how much Alli has assisted in the process, but I like the accountability it promotes.

Like others have mentioned, I look forward to running again (walking about 4 miles a day now) and being in-shape for some scuba and snorkeling on an upcoming anniversary cruise.

Hey Mark, well I am extrmely happy for you that you have found an aid to assist in losing 50+ pounds in two months---that is amazing!  I am confident that if you keep doing what you are doing, you will ontaib your weight loss goal and be able to bein in much better shape for your upcoming cruise.  I bet the wife is excited about it too.  Keep us posted on your progress.  I am on my first week and have not had my weigh-in yet, but I will keep you guys posted on how I am doing.  I hope I will have the success that some of you are having.--Wish me well as my sweet tooth has not been having much fun lately.

 Well I've been on Alli for about 6 days now, I weight 208 and still no change in weight. I'm slightly discouraged. I've been more active than I am. I am watching my food intake. The only TE's I've experienced is a lot of gas as of recently, and since the beginning more frequent BMs. I don't notice any discoloration or anything. Is that normal for anyone else?

txsaguy:

--Wish me well as my sweet tooth has not been having much fun lately.

Dave, if you are careful with the calories, I have been able to include some various "sweets" and still be within my calorie and fat limits.  For example, hard candies (I have been sucking on Hall's vitamin C drops for a cold this week) have only a few calories each.  My Hall's are 15 cal. /per lozenge and they hit a sweet tooth niche for me.  I have also kept fat free frozen yoghurt and ice milk on hand in a variety of flavors.  MEASURE YOUR PORTIONS THOUGH! And be sure to count the calories.  Use a small bowl and small spoon and actually let it melt in your mouth and enjoy the flavors.  These will run about 90 - 120 calories per 1/2 cup.  So if you budget wisely, they are doable.  Twizzlers, jelly beans, and other fat free candies can be included, but beware how much you eat!!!!  These tend to come in large packages and my tendency in the past has been to eat about 6-10 portions at once!  If you get this sort of treat, repackage it into baggies in the amount of calories you want to budget for it.  I have been able to have apple pie, bars, and other deserts, BUT it has always been allowable because I haven't used up all my calories and fat on the main courses.  Finally, one sweet tooth treat I used early on was local bee honey or real maple syrup on rye crisp.  Zero fat, between 100-200 calories depending on the portion size, and a lot easier to budget around than ANYTHING on the dairy queen menu!

Now that I have been at this a couple of months, I am finding that I am actually rejecting some fat free items and going with low fat or reduced fat products.  For example, I got 2% cheese slices instead of fat free ones for my egg mcmuffins because I was always a little shy on total fat grams for my breakfast.  For lunch today, I had to add an ounce of real cheese (110 cal, 9g fat) to get more calories and fat to go with my venison chops, with zucchini and peppers.  Venison has almost NO fat and if you cook it in water, wine, etc. instead of oil or butter, you can add a higher fat food to your meal for balance.

Hopefully that helps you.  I have not felt deprived at all on this plan and my meals tend to be far more balanced and healthy than when I would just eat whatever was in my path.  I can sincerely say that this is a lifestyle of eating that I believe I can live with long term -- and not just until I get sick of it and decide to let my appetite rule over me.

Kevin

Hallelujah!  No more crutches!  I got to ride an exercise bike for nearly an hour, plus lift weights.  Hopefully, being able to add exercise and walking will keep my momentum going.  I still have to wear a removal walking cast, but at least the crutches are done!

Kevin

Congrats on losing the cast

It is definitely a plus to get the activity in every day

I have been walking , riding or lifting for at least an 1 1/2 hours daily and the scale is moving pretty good now

I am down 20 pounds since July 18

Keep up the good work men !!

Mike

Hey Mike, Congrats on those 20 pounds.

Today was my first weigh-in and am happy to report that I am 5 pounds lighter.  I had a feeling it was not going to be good as I indulged on a burger and a slice of cheescake this 1st week and have only workout twice as of this morning, however, i will be working out today and tomorrow for a total of 4x this week.  So I was extrmely please to see 5 pounds off the scale.  I hope next week will be better as I will try not to --cheat-- with a slice of pie.  Oh by the way guys, Alli and Cheesecake do not mix well. I had TE due to that.  I was surprised the burger didn't do anything but then again, it was a lean turkey burger that I made at home.  I made it a bit healthier by having it with one whole wheat bread and no cheese.  Well, I will keep you posted next friday on how I do on my 2nd week.   So far I am happy with Alli.

 Dave from TX

Hey guys,

Checked in again yesterday.  I only lost one pound this week -- a lot slower than previous weeks, but I am not too worried about that.  I didn't do anything too differently as far as eating, but for whatever reason I didn't see the same loss as previous weeks.  The good news is that this feels like a balanced lifestyle more than a diet.  That's what it has to be to work long term.  Hopefully, however, I can get under 220 by next Monday's weigh in!

Didn't post on Monday because I got to go out fishing!  First time portaging my canoe since my surgery and everything went well.  Plus, I got to have a nice fish dinner out of the deal!

 Kevin

Max 261; Start Alli 255; Current 223

It's been awhile since I checked in here.  Last week I gained back some weight and I wasn't completely sure why.  I had a bad weekend, but I was surprised by my weigh in.  Good news is that this week I am back on track.   I was up four last week, but down five this week.  I haven't really done anything different, but at least I am dropping again.

Hang in there guys, and keep working the program....

 Kevin

Max - 261; start - 255; current - 222

Good Job Kevin ,

My weight goes up and down too, 5 pounds a time is my motto.

I am checking in about month later , Aim now down to 225, 30 pounds since Mid July

I am psyched , people are complimenting me and telling me I look great !

Most importantly I am running a bit , walking & biking a lot ,I hope to run the turkey trot in Buffalo with my girls on thanksgiving .I feel great !!
hope you guys all do as well.

40 to go

Good job to all you MEN out there, hang in there

Congrats!  It takes time, and it has slowed for me lately.  Partly because I am a little more complacent because I am feeling so much better, and partly because 5-6 pounds a week is probably faster than it should be. 

For me, I was able to do a four day canoe camping trip a couple of weeks ago and knew that as I carried my canoe over a 2/3 mile portage that I was only carrying about 20 pounds more than I used to weigh when I started this plan!  My weight loss has slowed to 1-2 pounds a week on average.  But, that beats an average GAIN each week.  Hang in there guys and stick to the plan.

Kevin

Max - 261; start - 255; current - 218

Great thread here for us guys.  I might as well chime in here too.  I'm down about 54 ponds since May.  My starting weight was 247 and I now I am at 193.  I started stacking up my old very large clothes and I must have 30 pants and shirts that I have to give away.  I don't mind though.  Its great when people tell me that I don't look overweight.  When I tell them I still have about 15 pounds more to loose they all tell me not to.  I have to reach my BMI at least once.   As the weight is coming off, I am starting to really notice how much better I feel.  I think getting down to my BMI is really something I have to do to really feel good.  I'm 56 and at my age, the leaner, the better.   I also walk about 2 to 5 miles a day.