I just bought my pills today and haven't actually started.  I just dn't know what I should eat.  I don't want to wind up "messing" all over myself at work.  I've read about some of the side effects.  If I eat low fat foods like yogurt do I need a pill?  If I only eat a chicken breasft for lunch and a salad do I need a pill?  I'm sorta scared to start.

I have slipped a few times, and when that happened have only experienced minimal side effects. The worst that has happened to me was a tummy ache, a trip to the washroom and what looked like oil in the bowl. That being sad it wasn't great, and it does make you think twice about what you eat....but it wasn't horrible. As far as being uncontrollable, and causing you an embarrassing accident at work, I really doubt that will happen. Don't over do limiting yourself to a meager meal here and being hungry all the time. Start with your diet for about a week, like the plan suggests, create obtainable goals and then start the pill. Don't be afraid...just go for it. You've got nothing (and something!) to lose, otherwise you wouldn't have bought alli in the first place. I have been on it for a few weeks now, have slipped a few times, continued on and have lost 7 lbs already...so there is hope. Good luck! Meg SW 172 CW 163

Hello there. This is my first time on the web site. Can you please tell me what "SW" and "CW" mean? thanks! 

C.C

Linaca424,

sw means starting weight ,and cw means current weight.  gw means goal weight.  Hope this helps

Stephanie

I just started two weeks ago and was afraid of the "effects" too!!  I went through the books to see what foods were OK and what to stay away from.  It was my husband's birthday last weekend and his daughter brought a cake.  My instinct was not to eat it, but the peer pressure was there and I had a piece.  It was good, but I had effects that night.  It was not uncontrollable, but there was oil (it looked like popcorn oil) in the toilet.  I knew then that I have to refuse to eat things that are prepared by others, as I have no idea how much fat is in it.

I have been OK since, and last night went to a barbeque that involed awesome food..... I chose not to take a pill and splurge a little...... things turned out fine... I just really watched portions.

 Everything will be fine...take a chance, but don't give into peer pressure!!

Lori

sw 170, gw 155, cw 166

 Hi,

The program actually works.  Don't be afraid to get started.  I suggest you read ALL the material first.  The old saying "Go by the book" it very true with the alli program.  II've had a few side effects a couple of times - I also knew I wasn't suppose to eat what I did.  I suggest you write everything down that you eat or drink-that will help you as you go along with your steps.  Best wishes and hang in there, YOU CAN DO IT!