Today I have starter my diet and will start taking the pill on thursday.  I know that we are supposed to take pill over 5 fat grams, but which one do we go by?

Calories from fat

Total fat

Saturated fat

Trans fat

Also, I am eating 3 meals and two snacks and will be under 1800, any advice?

Welcome to alli!  It's a great Program and I'm sure you'll do well.

Count the grams of fat per serving; "trans" etc. will be included in the total number.  If you have more than one serving then multiply by the number you ate.

You can bring your counts up in several ways: 1.) increase the size of your portion slightly; and/or 2.) use fewer LF or FF products.  I realize this is a big change because most of us are brainwashed against fat.  But the Alli diet is a health 30% total calories (same as the Heart Association) so you can be a little more liberal.

Please let me know if you need anything else.

Pat Baird, MA, RD, registered dietitian

Can you please tell me where to find the grams of fat per serving (I am confused).

 Sure.  If it's a packaged food, look at the label and include the total fat grams (and calories) in the amount you ate.  So if you had two cups, and one cup is a "serving" then multiply by 2.

Also check the Calorie & Fat Counter included in the alli Starter Kit.  You can use www.calorieking.com; or check the website like McDonalds and record the calories and fat in the times you ate.

Let me know If this is still unclear.  I'm happy to help.

Pat