I have a ?.  I'm on a 1800 cal. with 19 grams of fat each meal.  This is my second day on the pill.  I'm not a really big breakfast eater but I still will eat something healthy for breakfast.  I've been taking the pill with lunch and supper but now my ? is what do I do with the morning 19 grams of fat?.  Do I spread it out through the day and still take the 3 pill or not take the 3rd pill but still make sure I get the morning grams of fat in in order for the pills to work?...For example I had a banana and nutrigrain cereal bar with a piece of toast this morning for breakfast.  For lunch I had a Lean Cuisine and peach but I noticed I wasn't close to my fat intake and I just couldn't eat another bite, I was way too full.  I'm sure I could make it up through the rest of the evening lol.  Is it possible to cut down my calorie and fat intake.  It just seems like alot of food for me to eat.  I'm not asking to cut down alot just some of it.  Alright, Alright it was more than 1? lol.

Thanks!

Sandy 

you don't have to hit your max fat allowance, your just supposed to make sure not to go over it.  you are supposed to reduce your calories and fat on this plan.

 But if I don't take the first pill for breakfast how many fat grams should I have?...Do I still take that 19 grams of fat (that i'm suppose to have for breakfast) through out the day in order for the pills to work?

Thanks!

Sandy 

That was my problem also!  I've basically asked the same question.  This week when I lost another 2 pounds my calorie and fat intake allowances dropped drastically to 1,200 calories and 36 gms. of fat daily.  I'm waiting to see what they say, but I THINK it might be because of our goals.  It doesn't bother me to have them drop, because that's about what I was able to consume daily anyway without all of the extra junk I would normally eat.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know you aren't alone.  Good luck, I have really liked the program.

Janet

Hi Sandy,

I think Linda, has done a beautiful job explaining the alli meal plan, which allows a moderate amount of fat, which is based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines and the American Heart Association recommendations (to help you feel satisfied and able to use avocado, nuts, peanut butter, real eggs, etc). 

If you planning on eating fat with your breakfast, then I recommend that you also take alli with your breakfast, so you can receive the fat blocking benefits of alli.  alli blocks 25% of any fat you consume with your meals. 

Let us know if we can be of further help,

Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD, LD, CPT - registered dietitian