HELLO

I'll start Alli on the 1st december to take the pills . I' m french in france and ths getting a great chance to have Alli with me to help me in my whish to loose weight.

just if one of you can tell me your story to encourage me in this hard struggle for weight.

 big thanks from france
 

Hi Vanou, I started alli last week, and so far so good. I have just been reading different post and comments to see how other people have done with the alli pills. I have been going to the restroom alot which is good. Over all I think if you just stick with the plan you will be fine.  So stay encouraged.  I am writing from Maryland. My girlfriend said she can see results in my face and neck area.  I have not been working out like I normally do, but I have been eating healthy.  So good luck to you and let's do this!!!!!

L.Reid

Baltimore MD

I just wanted to say that I highly reccomend Alli and I think that it is great that you have chosen to begin a healthier lifestyle.  I started with Alli on August 3rd and today I am 42 pounds lighter!  Whether it is the Alli or not working, it has been enough to keep me motivated to lose my weight!  Good luck!

I am starting tomorrow (25th) with the eating portion and start alli on the 28th also.... I know I am going to need all the help I can get - but I am also here for you.... let's see what we can all do together.

I cant seem to figure out  if the treatment effects are good or bad. Some say that if they eat too much fat in one meal they get oily spots, and some say they go to the bathroom alot and tht is good. So why does it say in the book what foods we should avoid so we dont get the treatment effects? I am so confused. This is my third day taking Alli. HELP!

Hi sarbis24,

It depends on the extent of the treatment effects.

Orlistat, the active ingredient in alli, inhibits the enzyme lipase (the enzyme that breaks down fat).  With a 60mg dose about 25% of the fat is being blocked from absorption during a meal and will then be eliminated.   The amount that is being eliminated is in proportion to the amount eaten.

Pschycologically speaking, when some people see the oily spotting they a reassured that alli is working.The oily spotting can occur at even the lower fat gram targets but not necessarily.  The dreaded TEs are when there is an uncontrollable urge  to go that occurs after a high fat meal is eaten but it can take effect upto 48 hours after that meals. This type of TE if experienced acts as a deterrant to over eating.  This is the type of effect youe are trying to avoid.

Hope this helps.

Sophia De Monte RPh

I also am starting this week.  I start on Monday the 26th and will start the pills on the 29th.  I've been on Slim 4 Life for several months, which has worked.  However the diet is sooo restrictive, it's just killing me.  When I look at the meal plans for Alli, it look so doable.  They look absolutely delicious.  So, even though I've paid a million dollars for Slim4Life, I'm going to continue my weight loss with Alli.  Good luck, and I'll be checking on you!

Candace

Hi.  I originally started dieting using weight watchers only for about 2 weeks in early Oct.  Lost 5 lbs. then.  I started Alli on Oct 26th.  I have lost 10 lbs (2.5 inches off my waist) in the month.  I am still using the ww meal plan with Alli.  I've got a long road ahead (wanting to loose a total of 100 lbs.), but it is encouraging enough with just the 15 lbs. I've lost so far and I can tell in the way my clothes are fitting.  I must admit, working a full time job and caring for 3 kids, a husband and tending to the household chores, I haven't found the time to excercise as much as I need to, but the more weight I loose, the more encouraging it will get for me!

Good luck to all!

T in TX

Hi everyone, I start today, I hope to post every week. I did Atkins earlier this year and the weight is starting to go up again so here I am looking for some encouragement and sucess stories. Congratulations on the weight loss so far.

Lindajs in CA

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