This sounds like a group for me.  I have 56 more to go after losing 17# on my own.  But I'm now at a plateau which is why I started Alli.  I hope this gets me over the hump!  I feel like I'm spinning my wheels.

CW: 176

GW: 120

 Hi all,

haven't been doing too good these last few days.Haven't taken my alli in a few days either.

I've been on a depression trip again,I belive it's a one way ticket sometimes!

It seems no matter what I do here lately I fail miserably.I'm getting to the point to where I don't want to do

anything.I tried making some cards last night & I winded up scrapping them in the garbage.

I spent almost 2 hours & couldn't seem to get them right.

I don't have the I'm hungry all the time problem,I have the I just want to eat it cuz it's there

problem!

Well,maybe tommorrow will be better,I tell myself that everyday...maybe one of these days I'll

be right.

 Hello....My name is Erica and I am just starting this program.  Today is my first day and well a little lost.  I want to loose 50 lbs and I am glad to see everyone in here.  I hope I can do this.  Good luck all! 

 Bec130

    Gosh i'm so sorry you feel so bad. Without even knowing you I feel your pain. It is so easy to fall into that depressed place. I've been on meds for sometime now. Not sure if they do anything anymore.. Afraid to stop them for fear i really am psycho. Our minds are a crazy influence on every mood, moment and place in time. i know how hard it is to talk about and even explain to people how sad you can feel. Just keep coming here if you have no one to share these feelings with. I know it's hard. but putting into words can help.

I hope you have a good day today.

Wendy

 Hi Everyone!

My name is Cathie and I just started using Alli yesterday. I am excited while at the same time apprehensive. I have been heavy all my life and have been on one diet or another most of my life. I became very serious about dieting in May of 2007 and went on a vegetable/protien, doctor supervised diet for several months. While the weight did come off (I lost 20 pounds quickly), it just was not realistic for me to stay on it. So off the rollercoaster I went. Then several months ago they started a WW program here at work so I really had no reason (or excuse) not to join. It has been a slow, but steady weight loss (avg. 1 pound a week). However, because of all the numerous medications I am on I just felt like I needed a little extra help so thought I would try the Alli Plan while I continue to stay on WW.

Because of WW, I am very observant of the foods I eat, in particular those with fat in them. So far I have not had any side affects of Alli -- I hope that continues and the process leads to happy weight loss.

 Morning all.

I just started yesterday and already messed up. Trying to get  my "fat intake"  is confusing. Some of the

booklets show one thing and the others are different .  I think I'm worried if I go over the fat intake  I will

experience the  a .......treatment effects.

I am 190lbs and want to get to 140...........or at least something  less by December....daughter's wedding.

Thanks for you insite.

Deb

 I just found this site and would love to join in.  I started alli 11 days ago and at my check in on Monday I was down 5 lbs.  I think I must be the oldest one here as everyone says they are in their 20, 30, 40.  I'm heading toward 75 and I have discovered over the years that after 40 it gets harder and harder to get that darn weight off.  I have dieted since about 16 sometimes successful and sometimes not.  After retirement the weigt just seemed to creep up on me even through I had never been so active.  Oh well.  I have had medical problems, like 7 surgeries on one leg (including 2 knee replacements, same knee) and have COPD.  The surgeries were not all that successful but as I say I can still walk and try and do more and more every day.  My breathing also hinders long walks but again a little further each day.  I do know that if I can get a lot of this weight off my over all health will improve.  Great support from my husband.

SW 239 -GW 150  lst check in 234. 

I hope I'm on my way.

Llano1

 Welcome to all our newbies!

I am pretty new also just started on June 24.  I had my weighin today. I lost two lbs ( or as nyla put it one day) 8 sticks of butter!  After staying the same last week I am happy to be back on the loseing end.  ok I need advice.  My family is going camping for four days starting Saturday.  They want hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and bacon & eggs for breakfast. What can I do that doesn't take a lot of extra work but isn't going to make me gain 20 lbs?  Any ideas?  I hope everyone is enjoying thier summer.  Just a few more weeks till the kids are back in school.  I only have 1 1/2 weeks till I have to go back to work.  I have always worked in a school where I got all the same holidays as my kids.  My new job I will have to work all but major holidays like a normal grown-up. lol  At least I will still be working with kids! 

RC

PS did you know that wal-marts frosted sugar cookies have 7g of fat......ugh.........

Hey RC:

Going camping--that should be fun.  There is no reason this should be difficult for you.  Buy some turkey dogs for you and some chicken breast for you.  When everyone barbecues the hamburgers, through a chicken breast on and then put it on a bun like everyone else.  When they heat hot dogs, you eat a turkey dog.  When they eat chips, you eat chips (Jays makes a fat free chips that are really good).  When they want eggs, eat eggs (skip the bacon).  You will do fine.  1 regular egg equals 70 cals and 4.5 grams of fat.  So scramble two for yourself and you will be doing well--add an english muffin and your under your fat grams and the total breakfast is under 300 cals/11 grams of fat.

Don't worry you can do very well on your own.  I would probably stay away from the S'mores though--they can be addicting.  Good luck and don't forget fresh veggies and fruit are very refreshing when you are out in the wild!!!

Have fun!

 Welcome Llano1:

5 lbs in your first week, that is awesome!  I know the older we get the harder it is to lose weight, so you must be very happy about the first 5 lbs.  Just remember if it comes off slowly, it has a much better chance of staying off.  I'm sorry to hear about the leg problems and COPD, but how wonderful that you keep walking and trying.  A little farther each time is commendable.

Let us know if you have any questions that we can help you with.

Good luck!

 Hi Deb:  Welcome to our little group.  Don't think of it as messing up, but as learning.  I think the main thing is to journal everything that goes in your mouth.  That will help you figure it out.  If you are on the 1800 cals then you are suppose to have 19 grams of fat per meal: HOWEVER, you really want to stay under 15 grams per meal and the other fat comes from your snacks.  I personally was able to stomache about 12-13 grams of fat per meal and I was safe.  It is not an appetite suppressant, so it can be a little deceiving at first.  Let us know if we can be of help and we will try our darndest.

Good luck, I know you will do well.

 Hi Cathie:

I'm sure you will do fine.  I am also on WW, but I stopped taking the Alli because I'm not eating enough fat.  I will be curious to see how you do things and will look forward to sharing our successes.

Take care,

I feel your pain and I don't even know you I've been at a stand still for a few weeks. Trust me it doe's get better. I will definetly keep you in prayer.

Tobi 

 Welcome to ALLI, this will definitely help you get there, seems like you already have you mind set. So just stick to it, I no the plateau feeling I've been there for 2 weeks now but I"m not giving up.

Tobi.

Well, I know I'm coming late to this discussion, but if you're old enough to remember the Nestles' commercials of the 50s -- what about "Farfel"? Wasn't that the name of the Nesles' dog?

Leslye

7 pounds lighter after two weeks