I just have a question.......I just bought the Alli this morning and it states i need to start it on the weekend, that means i have to wait until next weekend........i am off tomorrow and really wanted to start it today..........whats ya'll opinion.

thanks

Hi Angela, welcome to Alli msg boards!

I think you can start whenever you like.  I guess they say start on the weekends to give you more time to adjust while you're at home, in case you get the T.E.'s. 

You also need to start your diet 3 days before you start taking the pills, in case you did not know.

Good luck on your first step to a healthy lifestyle!

Yes, you can start immediately since you're off.  It's important to read ALL the materials in the Starter Kit and to look through each section of the website so you know about menu planning, what to expect, how to use the Nutrition and Activity Logs, etc.

There are several variations though if you feel ready, you can start.  The alli book has people "test" the diet for several days before starting the capsules to see if they're comfortable with the LF-style of eating,  the materials suggest starting on the weekend.  But if you've read everything I think you can start.

Please let me know if you need anything else.

Pat Baird, MA, RD, registered dietitian 

angela987:

I just have a question.......I just bought the Alli this morning and it states i need to start it on the weekend, that means i have to wait until next weekend........i am off tomorrow and really wanted to start it today..........whats ya'll opinion.

 

thanks