i'm alittle nervous about starting this new program. I have been reading some of the comments left by everyone and is helping alot!! Starting my diet tomorrow and my Alli pills Friday so wish me luck... :) 

 Welcome aboard whistler567!! hey, the plan does work, I have been on it since 7/18/07 and am very happy with it!! This new lifestyle is just great!! If you follow the plan you should have no problems, just watch the fat intake! Ihave not had a single TE, have had quite a few floating saucers but that is as bad as it has gotten!! I have reached a healthy BMI, am more active than I was a year ago, and best of all, my ankles and knees no longer hurt!! Hey, I am 53 so the body does complain when you add too much burden to it!! Now, I can even run after the kids!! Hope to hear good results from you!! Best of luck!!

Elia

 That's great and thanks for the encouragement!! Connecting with people that are actually using this program and seeing results is a great thing to have. I'll keep ya posted.

 I'm one of the oldies also.  On August 8th it will be one year for me on alli.  I haven't had any problems with te's--well a couple but I know what I did--once I didn't go over fat grams and I had something that was deep fat fried--a chick-fil-a sandwich which was ok according to my fat grams but my body I guess just isn't used to the fried stuff.  One time daughter-in-law made sweet potato fries and guess she used ALOT of olive oil and I had problems--you get the picture--lol.  I do journal everything that goes in my mouth.

I was on a low fat-low cal diet for 3 months before I added alli and the last 15 months (well almost--well be next week) I've lost close to 84 pounds.  Now since adding alli I've lost about 60--somewhere in that vicinity without going and looking at my journal.

I'm also an "oldie"--lol  56 years old and let me tell you at this age its hard work getting it off.  I do the bike 50 minutes practically everyday and on alot of days also do water weights for another hour.    For me what I have seen is that I do lose a bit more with the alli--I didn't really change much in my eating when I added alli--oh yes I did--forgot--I actually added more fat.  That was the hard part for me to realize that this is a fat blocker--its not a miracle drug--dang I wish.  So for it to work there has to be fat for it to block.  So I add almonds when I have to or a slice of low fat cheese in my salad broken up--stuff like that.

Congraulations on starting the program (well Friday you will start it).  I've been on it for over a year, lost 52 pounds, and the main thing is, I've changed the way I eat for life.  You will get some great tips here and great support from the message boarders and from the staff.  Please try not to get discouraged if you feel like you aren't losing fast enough.  You may lose fast in the beginning and you may not.  Lots of people want the weight off immediately and get discouraged if it isn't happening fast enough for them.  The thing is it takes awhile to permanently change your eating habits and the way you look at food.  But it will happen, and then the weight will go, so slow and steady wins the race, you shouldn't lose more than 1 to 2 pounds a week realistically.  Go ahead and dive in, you will be glad you did.

Judy 

 Congrats on taking the first step...realizing that something needs to change.  I myself just started back on the plan after taking a LONG break.  But I am commited and ready to go.  Keep us updated on your progress.  Be proud of yourself even on the weeks that you don't lose weight.  Remember this is a journey filled with ups and downs, but stay strong.  There are many people here who will support you!  Best of luck and heres to a "smaller" you. -Mel