brandy3,

That is ok, that is what happened to me.  I kept forgetting my pills or forgetting to fill my pill case.  Very frustrating...another motivation, other than what I posted to Tybrown today is the money.  I spent a lot of money on the pills and now I am going to waste my money by not taking them?  Wow, was that an eye-opener.  No way was I wasting my money!!!  Just keep thinking and believing that you can do it!!  I have had so many frustrating starts and stops I just said that is it, I am going to do something about it.  Do this for you, not for someone else.  I found if I tried losing weight for my husband or kids and not focusing on me, I didn't do so well.  Truly believe you can do it and you don't need to eat all the time.  Choose good foods more than the snacks.  But, the one thing I don't do is limit the type of food.  If I am hungry for a piece of candy, I eat it.  You know, just today I wanted a candy bar.  I had a Hershey's and you know what, I ate half of it and I was full.  So, I allow myself a taste, but I don't overdo it.  I just have myself mentally ready.  That is the best start I have had, keeping my "mental" self in motivation.  Then everything started to fall into place.  You can do it and so can I and everyone else here.  We just need to support each other.  If we have a bad weigh-in, that is ok, I don't expect to lose weight every week.  I made a goal with myself....once I pass a certain weight, I will maintain it to not go back again.  So, I am not going to see 260 again and I am not going to see 250 again!!! 

Jen

Well good for you! I think if you fall off track then you should get back up and try again until you get it right. I know we all have to splurge at times and I don't believe in depriving myself of the things I like, but I don't makke it an everyday thing. I love bread and sweets and I know this is my weakness, so I splurge every now and then and then jump back on track. I hve started to develop a discipline and not feel like I have to have certain foods to make me happy. Since I've been on Alli I have grown to love the healthy food and eat for nourishment and not to get stuffed and too full I don't want to move. I started taking my breakfast and lunch to work because eating in our cafeteria or out somewhere can throw you off track, so as long as I plan my meals I do pretty good.

 I think we are all success stories even if we don't reach our target goal. Just having the will to start the program and lose some of the weight says a lot.

 Good luck to everyone!

The online support is what keeps me going sometimes. I enjoy listening to what other people are doing on Alli so we can all learn from each other. Good luck to all!

Tybrown

Thanks Jen!  I am finally getting the hang of this.  I have plenty pills on hand now and I am tring to get myself to exercise.  Some days I am more tired than others but I must get into the gym!  You are right that you have to lose weight for yourself only.  I have knees that feel the strain of the weight so I must get it off.  No matter how much you want to lose it is very hard to get started.  It is nice to get encoragement here!

I hope everyone has great success! 

Hello!  I just started Alli yesterday.  Have been doing the lowfat/low cal diet for 2 weeks before and I have a wonderful friend that has become my exercise buddy to help me stay motivated about exercising.  My weakness is fast food and I think if I could just get away from eating it I will do alot better.

CW: 315

GW: 160

Well good luck, you can do it! It's a long road but it gets easier once the weight starts to come off. 

Tybrown

God Bless your heart! I went through some hard times with parents and inlaws with sickness and death, for 10 years straight, but nothing as heartbreaking as your story.  I actually lost 45 lbs on Phen fen when my grandson was born 12 years ago and it has creeped back because I feel like food comforts me when the chips (ha ha) are down.  I have since re-committed myself to Weight Watchers (online cheaper $16 a month) and I am going to give Alli a whirl because I believe I NEED to be afraid of fat!! Sugar is my real vice, but most of the deserts have lots of fat so I think I can fight both at the same time. Well, back to your question. I subcribed to Amazon.com's program and the cost is so much cheaper than retail. I bought the starter pack (60) and refill pack (120) for about $80.  I was going to a bariatric doctor who charged me $69 for visit and $55 for pills. I never felt like he was interested in me as a person OR why I cannot lose weight and I lost heart and GAINED weight. So I started grapefruit w/honey and skin milk and cereal for breakfast. About 3 grams of fat. I am going to skip the Alli for breakfast and take a tablet for lunch and dinner (save money on pills by eating smart!). The goal to be no more than 20grams of fat OR less for each meal.  I am going to walk my dog everyday and I always garden and I am not a couch potato, so I know I can do this AGAIN. If you like, we can help monitor each other! I would love a diet buddy as all my friends have never had weight problems and I feel like a freak constantly complaining about my weight to them.

Current weight 207

age: 50

goal; 160

amount to lose: 47

I started with Alli in Mid January. I set small goals of 10 lb at a time. I have to keep it simple to achieve success. Otherwise it seems overwhelming to me and I have cave-ins. I've found that I'm not hungry on 1600 calories a day and the excercise has made me feel stronger and healthier. Now, when I miss a day's exercise I don't feel quite right. Here are my new stats:

Female, age 50

Starting Weight: 204 lb

Current Weight: 171 lb

Week on plan: 18 

Total Weight Loss: 33 lb

Goal Weight: 138 lb

You've done really well! It's good to hear the success stories of Alli. I need to get my exercising on track and then I should be ok. Good luck in reaching your target weight.

Tybrown

good job????  I am trying so hard to reach my goal good luck

Hi!  I'm Lois and I will be 57 years old on June 23.  I began taking alli today, but began changing my eating habits and walking 30 minutes every morning this week. 

Present weight:      180

Goal:                     150

I am 5' 7" tall.  It seems that the majority of my weight has settled in my tummy area.  I am excited about beginning the program.

I had smoked for 40 years, but quit on Dec. 31, 2007.  I knew I might gain a little weight, but I'm determined to get it off of me so that I can live a healthier life and enjoy my seven grandchildren!

Hello! My name is Miss Adia. I am 25. 5'11 starting at 270. I am 262 as of weigh in this morning. My first goal is 250. My long term ultimate goal is to be 180.

Hello,

 I am a 24 year old Medical Student.  I have always been a tad overweight but found since starting Med School I have gained more then I ever thought I would.  I am 5'7 and have always maintained a weight between 150-180 since middle school.  Now I weigh 220, which is the most I have ever weighed.  I bought alli in Feb in hopes that it will help me to stay on track.  Unfortionately, I have been studying for a major exam and barely had time to think about my diet as well as alli or exercise.  Right now I have a small break and I hope to start my new plan while I have no distractions.  One, so I can do it properly and start a ruitine and two in hopes of continuing this ruitine during my clinical rotations, which I should be starting in a few months.  Anyway, I hope that I am able to stick to the plan and I hope that I can get major support from people who are going through this same battle.

 Height: 5'7

Weight: 220lbs

Goal: 150 or less

Dija

Hello, everyone. I am new to the message boards, but started alli on 4-10-08 and have had a successful first month.  

Starting weight: 219 lbs

Current weight:207 lbs

Goal weight: 165 lbs

Amount to lose: 54 lbs

Hello everyone,

 I am a 45 year old woman who has been in a gain/lose cycle for years, and I have the clothing in several different sizes to prove it!  This time I am determined to lose the weight and keep it off for good.  I started Alli on May 16, have lost 3 lbs so far. I think it is fear of treatment effects that is keeping me motivated...hehe. 

My stats:

Height: 5' 6"

Starting weight: 170

Current weight: 167

Goal weight: 135

Amount to lose: 35 lbs (hopefully by the end of August)