I'm starting over again. I really like the Alli plan and did really well..but then went off the plan and gained back some of the weight over the holidays.I figured oh well no reason to beat myself up....so here I am more determined then ever. Looking at the fact that I weighted 168 last March and today I weigh 162----I'm still down a few. I vow to be down to 130 by June.

Anyone else have to retreat and regroup ? 

Count me in.  I started Alli on November 11.  During the holidays, we took a 2 week vacation and I did not take Alli.  We went to Disney and home.  My husband was suprised that while in Disney, I woke up before everyone and went for 30 mins on the elliptical (7 days) and walked an average of 9.5 miles a day (pedometer). I ate pretty healthy for breakfast and lunch, but allowed myself to enjoy dinners.  Then, we went home for vacation where I had less of an opportunity to exercise and control the types of food I ate. I dreaded the scale when we returned from our vacation, but was happy to see I had only gained .5 lbs!!!  I have since returned to Alli and have lost another 3 lbs.  My total weightloss is only 12 lbs.  I had hoped for more; however, given the holiday break and the fact that I am loosing, I am not going to complain! to loud!!  My overall weightloss goal is to loose another 40lbs.

 

me to I am just starting again i stopped for the holidays and pigged out gained a few more lbs then i would like to have but now i am starting over and I am going to do it this time no breaks i am determined still a few months from summer and i want to wear a nice swimsuit :) Tina

I am starting over. I don't remember when I stopped taking alli, but my homepage said I missed 4 checkins. I am 7 pounds heavier than my original starting weight. It is discouraging, but I've been back at it for a week and am already down 4 pounds. I had lost 30 pounds 4 years ago with excercise and eating healthy, and kept it off for 3 years. Then I came home with my daughter (she's adopted). I gained weight and I don't even have the pregnancy excuse! I have lost weight before and kept it off for a long time, I know I can do it again, and it's nice to know I have alli this time to give me some help!

Hi!!!! I'm sooo glad I'm not the only one that fell off the wagon for awhile! Just started back up on Monday and weighed in at 164.  I keep telling myself I WILL NOT DREAD SUMMER CLOTHES!!! lol  I would LOVE to have some buddies to lose weight with and help keep each other motivated!!! 

Chrisi18-I am at 162.6 so it looks like we are pretty close.  I am aiming for 120.  I started at 174.6

Hi newbieva! Thats my target weight too!  I use to weigh about 115-120 when I was in high school, so I know I can do it!  I just gotta keep up the hard work! I'm glad to have others along for the ride with me!

Count me in as well.  I started over last Wednesday and I am so determined to get this weight off once and for all.  I was completely relieved when I discovered that I made it through the holidays without taking Alli and didn't gain any weight.  I worked hard to get on the other side of 200.  Anyway's I'm wishing all of you the best of luck.  Last week, I started the diet, then the pill and began to incorporate exercise into the equation this week.  So far I've made it 3 days at 30 minutes on elliptical.  I am trying for 4 days at 30 mins on elliptical and 1-2 hours at the gym on Saturday. 

 WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

I too am so called "starting over" which is great, the only problem is that I've been here so many times in the pass and I'm pretty much fed up to here... But I wont give up!!!!!! and you should do the same. I have far more to lose than you(wt198, ht5'7) Iknow I can do it I lose 65 pounds at one point and gained it all back So thats depressing to see old pics,but it wont stop me from gettin in that 2 piece this summer. I wish you all the best @ this journey we are both on

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

Hi, I too am starting over after the holidays and vacation. I went off alli at Thanksgiving and started back up on Monday. I only gained 2 pounds while I was off so I fell pretty good about that. I belive the message board and alli keep me on track. Thanks everyone

Yes, yes and again yes!!  I did the same as you.  I'm so afraid of the treatment effects and my lack of self disipline over the holiday season I decided not to take Alli until after the holidays were over.  Since I had no fear of experiencing any ummm treatment effects I pigged out and gained about 5 lbs. Both you and I are the same weight and have the same goal.  I know I can do it with the Alli but without it......?????

I hate to say this but I am so very happy I'm not alone.

Wish you all the best!!