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  • 08-25-2008 10:15 AM
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    • annette44
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    lack of weight loss

     I started taking Alli July 1, 2008 and was greatly satisfied with the results.  However, in the last 2 weeks, there has been no weight loss.  I'm following the guidelines for taking Alli.  I'm walking at least 30 to 45 minutes 6 days a week and use free weights on alternating days.

    What am I doing wrong?  Also, where can I get a coupon?   Can the websites that offer  a much lower price on Alli, be trusted?

    Thank you for your input.

    annette44

  • 08-25-2008 2:16 PM In reply to
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    Re: lack of weight loss

    It sounds as though you've hit a plateau - when the body just takes a "time out" to adjust to all the changes - and your weight loss will resume.  Keep in mind that the more weight someone has to lose the faster it will go -- at least in the beginning; and then it will taper off.  Likewise, the body will slow down weight loss as it gets closer to goal weight.  That's a protective mechanism.

    I'm not sure where you fall but patience is the best strategy (easier said than done, I realize!).  It's important to be vigilant about the Nutrition Log, portion size, activity, etc. etc. during a plateau.  It's easy to get frustrated and wander off track, but try to stick with it.

    You can also weigh and measure everything you eat and drink for the next week and see if that helps.  Often it does.  After a while it's easy to get a little "relaxed" about portions, and measuring is the best way to ensure accuracy.  In addition, it's a great lesson in learning what portions "look" like, and that's very helpful when eating out.  Try it and I think you'll see a weight loss.

    I hope this helps.  Please let me know if you need anything else.

    Pat Baird, MA, RD, registered dietitian

  • 09-02-2008 2:01 PM In reply to
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    Re: lack of weight loss

     Well Pat,

    I am happy to tell you that since I posted the above at 149, I am now 147.  It does pay to be patience.  I was discouraged because I am having a sciatic problem and not able to exercise with the same intensity.

    I am so pleased with Alli.  I was afraid to start the program because of the treatment effects, but one long weekend, (4th of July) I decided what the heck.  I have experienced treatment effects twice, and it wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. I made the mistake of reading all the negative input about Alli.  You just need to try Alli.

    Thank you for your time.

    annette44

  • 09-03-2008 6:45 PM In reply to
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     Bravo to you, Annette!!!  I'm so pleased to hear about the two pounds.  It sounds like you're doing a great job overall, and I'm so glad you made the decision to try alli -- it's a great Program.

    Please let me know if you need anything else.  Keep up the good work!

    Pat

  • 09-03-2008 6:49 PM In reply to
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    Re: lack of weight loss

     Hi again,

    I just realized I didn't answer your question about the coupon.  When you open "myalli.com" the screens will change -- so wait for the one that offers the $10. coupon.  Someone mentioned that Costco was offering a coupon, and that person also said Costco had the best price of all the places they had checked.

    I don't know all the websites that are selling alli so I can't really comment on that.  Personally, I'd only go with the better-known ones like "drugstore.com".  Perhaps some others on the boards might chime in here...

    Pat

     

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