Hi!  I was suppose to start a week ago but didn't.  I decided to hold off on starting my capsules until Monday (04/21/08).  Last week I tried to cut down on portions a bit and to not snack as much.  I had my first weigh in today, and I'm down 3 lbs.  I am happy with that.  Of course I would like to see the scale way down, but I know it will take time.  I am the mother of 3 children, 2boys and 1 girl.  I am 35 years old.  I would love to have a buddy in this also.  Feel free to email any time you need!  Good luck!

I started at 259.  I am two months into the plan and my weight is 229.

I started at 258!

Just checking in.  It is 3 full months on Alli and I have lost 36 lbs.  I am in a comfortable routine now and losing 1 to 2 a week.  Wish it were more but when I am dissapointed with a week only losing 1 lb, I look at the total weight loss. 

 sw: 260

cw: 224

gw: 150 (I hope, I hope)

Lynn

congrats Lynn,  I wanted to now what kind of scales are u guys using?  Iwent to walgreens in Michigan and bought a digital one for 25 bucks and this thing changes your weight by 4lbs each time you step on it.  Does anyone know what is the best scale I could buy?

I need a new scale. This morning it said 280! I almost cried my eyes out. Then I stepped on it again and it said 240. Then 255 then 220. Yeah, I've had it for a couple of years. I think it's time to invest in a new one.

I use a doctor's style scale that I got at a garage sale that has weights - nothing digital.  It is made by Sears but I don't think they make these anymore (Sears).  I love it.  It weighs correctly every time and you can weigh probaby to the quarter pound. 

 I have never had any luck with bathroom scales and I am not sure why.  Every bathroom scale I have ever had you can weigh yourself 3 times and get 3 different numbers. 

You might check ebay or garage sales or Goodwill stores or Thrift stores to try to find a reasonable priced doctor's scale.

Dear Ahanson43 - I started at 265 at the end of June last year, and as of this morning, I am down to 193.8 (I was down to 192, but celebrated my birthday this weekend, and cheated).

This definitely works - I am lower than I've been in 10 years. I have had to buy all new clothes, and I feel great!

Hang in there!

Shopgirljb

Hi!

 I started on Alli yesterday at 258.    I've been reading posts for a few days and starting to feel I was the only big girl here.  :o)

Nice to meet you and looking forward to sharing this new lifestyle together.

I found a lot of people in the 100+ board/group as well.  I started taking Alli on 4/7.  I weighed 253 on 4/4 and I'm down to 244 as of 4/25.  My next weigh in is 5/2 so I'm hoping for another drop by then :)  

Help!

Has anyone had swelling in face and legs since starting?

I don't know what I am doing wrong. I am swelled and I have gained 5 lbs or more.

I read where we needed to eat more fat.I wonder if I am eating too much.

Ladies, I'm so sorry that I completely forgot that I had posted on this thread! It is wonderful to see how many new people have joined and how much weight everyone has lost - congratulations to everyone!

Sprinklers - check your sodium intake and your water intake. Too much sodium and not enough water will cause swelling. bump up the water and stay away from processed/preserved foods and it should go down. elevate your feet to get the swelling down in your legs. Don't know what to say about the swelling in your face though! If it doesn't go down, contact your doctor, you can never be too careful.

I'll have to keep a better eye on the threads that I'm on!

Once again, congratulations everyone! 

Hey, I am better now. I started my monthly so that was part of my water gain.

Also jayney mentioned to watch my salt intake. It has helped.

i can't wait to be a loser too. i am so sick of being over weight.

I enjoy all of your posts so keep it up!

Your Alli Friend,

Deanna