HunnysMom:

Thank you!  YOU were the message I was looking for!  I lost 100 pounds and have kept it off.  But I did not intend to stop loosing; I just did.  I 'sat' at that weight for about 2 years.  I coudn't get the scale to move so, I thought I'd try Alli.  I am having some trouble eating enough calories and an even harder time eating enough fat and I do understand that is working AGAINST me.  I am slowly adding calories and fats in hopes of reaching the goal amounts.  [I say slowly because I must have eaten so little fats for so long, it upsets my system; it has nothing to do with Alli, I know for sure.]  I am l starting to loose, very sowly, but never the less, loosing.  And not so much on the scale, but I can tell in my clothes.  Thanks for saying, "I was on my second bottle before I realized..."  THAT was just what I needed to hear! I will NOT GIVE UP!!  Thanks for sharing and continued losses!  =)

Good for you on all counts!  Losing 100 pounds is an impressive accomplishment.  You are absolutely correct that it's a challenge to starting eating fat again.  Most of us are so brainwashed against eating fat that it's difficult getting to the highler level.

It's wonderful to hear you're losing again.  Try to add in some physical activity -- or increase the intensity (not necessarily the amount of time) of your activity.  That sometimes kicks off weight loss too.

Keep up your great spirit!

Pat

 Well, I was just ready to sit down here and ask the same questions about losing in the first week, or second or third.  So far I'm down only 2 pounds.  I feel like I've lost inches, but can't be sure.  Some clothes feel a bit looser.  I'm not sure my scale is correct.  But, I'm doing everything correctly as following the plan except for the exercise.  It's not that I can't do it, I just don't for some reason.  My fat and calorie intake never reach the totals, which I have a question about.  If the total fat grams for a meal is 15 grams, does that mean we have to get 15 grams for that meal, and 3 for a snack, equaling 48 a day?  It's not happening right now.  At the end of the day my fat and calorie intake is not even close to the limits.  Is this hurting me by not allowing the pill to work?  I love this plan, and feel like it's something I can live with.  But being in my 4th week, I'm getting frustrated with only the 2 pound loss.  Thanks, and it really helps with these message boards.

The 15 grams is per meal.  You may not reach 15grams at one given meal so you can use those fat grams in your snacks.  I am on the 19 grams per meal, so I usually have a 15g breakfast, and a 4g snack at about 10am.  I like the Fiber one bars, which have 4 grams of fat and alot of fiber.  I also drink close to 100oz of water daily which has really helped me.  The scale doesn't seem to budge much for me so I took all of my measurements.  I re-measured yesterday and have lost inches, so that helps with the slower weight loss.  Hang in there...Pam

Visionary_7:

 Well, I was just ready to sit down here and ask the same questions about losing in the first week, or second or third.  So far I'm down only 2 pounds.  I feel like I've lost inches, but can't be sure.  Some clothes feel a bit looser.  I'm not sure my scale is correct.  But, I'm doing everything correctly as following the plan except for the exercise.  It's not that I can't do it, I just don't for some reason.  My fat and calorie intake never reach the totals, which I have a question about.  If the total fat grams for a meal is 15 grams, does that mean we have to get 15 grams for that meal, and 3 for a snack, equaling 48 a day?  It's not happening right now.  At the end of the day my fat and calorie intake is not even close to the limits.  Is this hurting me by not allowing the pill to work?  I love this plan, and feel like it's something I can live with.  But being in my 4th week, I'm getting frustrated with only the 2 pound loss.  Thanks, and it really helps with these message boards.

Everyone loses weight at different rates, and the more weight someone has to lose the faster it will go -- at least in the beginning and then it tapers off to a steadier loss.

If you're not sure your scale is correct then you need to get a new one, or borrow one, or change the batteries, or whatever.  A reliable scale is essential!!!

It's really important to get the recommended amount of calories anf fat.  There are two great posts at the top of this message board that give more on whey each is so important for best results with alli.  Yes, your total is 48 and the 3 grams are designated for one or two snacks (3 grams divided if you have two).  Beware of more fat than that in a snack.  For some people that can trigger TE's if they had the full amount of fat in a meal and than have a snack soon after with 4 or 5 grams of fat.  Again everyone is different but that's the advice we offer.

The other thing that may be slowing you down is portions may be a little larger than you realize.  I recommend that people weigh and measure everything they eat and drink for at least a week.  It's a great way to learn what portions "look" like -- and they usually lose a little more weight!

I hope this helps.  I know you realize activity will help you too, and hopefully you'll be able to start that soon.

Pat

Pam,

 I thought we couldn't make the fat grams up in snacks, and that they had to stay at 3 grams.  Am I missing something?  I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Mary

 Pat,

Thanks for your reply.  I am going to get the activity started this week.  I know that will help.  My husband went to the doctor yesterday, then came home and set the scale according to what he weighed there.  I think this may be the scale problem!  I will get a new one.  I am weighing MOST of what I eat, and will continue to do better with that!  I know I am losing inches, but can't figure out how I can lose inches, then not lose pounds.  How does this happen?  I suppose it's being flushed out as fat.  Again, I didn't lose any weight this week.  It is getting frustrating, but I don't plan on giving up.  I have enough Alli left for today, and 2 pills for tomorrow.  I will try to find a coupon for my next batch, since I am laid off from work, and there are no extra pennies around the house!  I am not willing to give up because I think this is an easy program to follow, and I hear what everyone else has to say about their success.  Thanks, again!

Mary

 Hi Mary,

Oops.  After reading Pat's response I see that I have been doing things wrong.  I haven't experienced any TEs so I thought it would be ok to have the Fiber One bar inbetween meals.  I usually eat it at 11am with lunch at 12, so maybe the pill I take at noon helps with the fat in the bar.  I will have to re-read the plan and make sure I get back on track.  Thanks for the tip!

Pam

Visionary_7:

 Pat,

Thanks for your reply.  I am going to get the activity started this week.  I know that will help.  My husband went to the doctor yesterday, then came home and set the scale according to what he weighed there.  I think this may be the scale problem!  I will get a new one.  I am weighing MOST of what I eat, and will continue to do better with that!  I know I am losing inches, but can't figure out how I can lose inches, then not lose pounds.  How does this happen?  I suppose it's being flushed out as fat.  Again, I didn't lose any weight this week.  It is getting frustrating, but I don't plan on giving up.  I have enough Alli left for today, and 2 pills for tomorrow.  I will try to find a coupon for my next batch, since I am laid off from work, and there are no extra pennies around the house!  I am not willing to give up because I think this is an easy program to follow, and I hear what everyone else has to say about their success.  Thanks, again!

Mary

 Glad you're going to stick with it.  I realize there's a financial consideration and if you need to take a break for a while remember you can continue to use your Nutrition and Activity Logs.  That will help keep you focused.

Scales are a real dilemma!  Someone just mentioned she lost 3.5 pounds after she changed the batteries in her scale!!!  She was not losing and thought she had plateaued then decided to try the scale because her clothes were looser.

That's a good idea to change your scale to the doctor's scale.  Just let me mention one other thing.  Those scales are used frequently and are not often - if ever - calibrated.  So each time you go to the docs office bring both beams to 0 and see if the scale is balanced, over or under.  That way you won't be confused if there's a difference with your home scale.

Keep up the good work!

Pat

 Pat, this is proable the wrong place to post this, but I have not been able to find anything else that I have posted either. I realy need to know at what time to take precription medicine, Bp and cholestrol. I posted this question before, but have not found the reply.

Mary

You can take your medications at your usual time.  The only thing that's important to take at bedtime is the multivitamin (or fish oil capsules, if you take them).  The alli capsules block 25% of the fat in the meal at which it's taken - and a small amount of fat-soluble vitamins; and that's why we recommend at bedtime.  There's least likely to be any interference at bedtime.

There's also a message board monitored by Pharmacists.  So you can post any questions about prescription and over-the-counter medications there.  When you open the main message board page it's under "ask one of our specialists" section.

Plese let me know if you need anything else.

Pat Baird, MA, RD, registered dietitian

pacesetter:

 Pat, this is proable the wrong place to post this, but I have not been able to find anything else that I have posted either. I realy need to know at what time to take precription medicine, Bp and cholestrol. I posted this question before, but have not found the reply.

Mary