TODAY IS ALSO MY FIRST DAY FOR THE 2ND TIIME, GOT SICK SHORTLY AFTER I INITALLY STARTED, AM READY TO START AGAIN.  51 YEARS OLD AND AFRAID OF FAILING IS VERY ACCURATE FOR ME.

 Today is my first day on Alli, and I am a little nervous, and excited at the same time.  I have 40lbs. to lose also.  I am on weight watchers and I truly hope that Alli will work great with the weight watchers plan. 

 Hi there Sonya!  I wish you well....I have been on the taken the alli pill just over a week and have been dieting for 2 weeks....I am still working on eating and drinking less pop.  It is an uphill sturggle for me...But it seems to work for me.  I lost 6 lbs. I have a little energy and starting to feel better about myself.  I have too been having weight problems since high school.....It has gotten a lot worse due to my sit down job...I don't really like excerise.  But doing a little better in the walking department. 

Good luck...And if you need a buddy, I am here...

Treena

 Hi Megan, I am a diabetic and I started the alli plan about three weeks ago and I haven't done as well as I should have at this point because of missteaks.  I write every...........thing down so I can see if I'm following the meal plan correctly.  I found that if I write it down I can caught my errors. OOOOPS!!!!!!!!! I FOUND ONE!!!  I try to eat a lot of vegetables and choose fruit that are low in sugar.  I think you are doing the right thing.  Sometime it's hard for me to reach my cal. level.  I can't get all the foods in.  TOO MUCH!!  I also have a little treatment effect, I think it maybe coming from the liq coffee creamer.  Keep me posted and let me know how you're doing. 

 Hi Evannava!  Wow!  What a pretty name....I really love what you wrote...I totally understand where you are coming from....I am 150 lbs over weight.....Like you, I have tried Weight Watchers as well...and got very bored and tired of counting points.  And it really stressed me out when I went over the points.  The first week for me was very hard and it is still a uphill battle for me...My first and true love is pepsi.  And that is the hardest thing for me to give up.  But I have taken to drinking an one 12 oz per day....And I add it to my snack in the afternoon..  I am trying to drink the diet but having the a time with the after taste...If I really get it cold like almost slughie from the freezer, it's doable. 

I would to be your buddy...I need all the encouragement as possible....And I will be there for you..  Thanks for the heads up with the refried beans and the skinny cow.  I added you into my favorites...I have lost 6 pounds so far..and hoped to keep it going...Take care...Treena

 Hi All,

I started on Alli on wednesday. So far so good. I don't own a scale but weighed in at my parents on wed. and stop by today (I know I should only weight in once a week but curiosity got the best of me) I lost 2 pounds since wed. I know this is probably mostly water weight, but it's a start. Would love to have some friends to help encourage me. Feel free to add me to your friends list. We are all in this together. I wish evryone good luck and healthy eating.

Joann

 Hello Everyone,  I started Alli on Friday, so far so good.  I would love to have some friends also to encourage me in my struggle.  I am 250+ pounds, and hoping Alli will do it for me.  I have struggled for quite some time.  In fact when you're watching what you eat and exercising (but not really liking it) at least 3 days a week for 10 weeks and don't drop a pound it is very very discouraging. 

I believe Alli will will do it for me, and you too, we just have to really keep putting our best foot forward in this journey. Good luck to everyone because "we are all in this together"

 Hope everyone is doing well this past week, today is my first day and hope to be active on this site as I get through the starter pack.

Hi "justacameragrrl,"

Welcome, and congratulations on starting alli.  I started alli three weeks ago.  :-)

What video games do you play?

Olga

 Used to play a lot of MMOs before entering the work force hehehe, now I have my Dsi with me for those cravings, and Bioshock which is still nice to play now and again

I loved watching my husband play Bioshock.  Such a beautiful game!  I played a few games on my DS.  Most recently I was playing Little Big Planet on the PS3 and before that was addicted to Animal Crossing on the Wii.  Now I use the Wii daily for exercise.  ;-)

It's nice that you keep track of everything, I'll tried to do it myself, but the true is that my schedulle is so variable and makes it so hard to do it. I don't really have a regular time to eat. But I tried Alli some time ago and yes, it really works, of course I had some side efects because it's pretty hard for me to count calories and fat, anyway it's worth it, and I'm ready to go back in track.

 Hi,

I have not purchased Alli yet as I am still a little skeptical about side effects.  I have colitis and I am not sure if this will effect my colitis.  I am trying to get in touch with my doctor regarding this issue, but have not received a call back.  Does anyone else have this issue?  I have gained 20 pounds over the past several months as unfortunately I am going through menopause too and I am told that you gain weight when going through this and it is much harder to take off.  This is so true.  Can anyone shed any light on my concerns?  I really want to get on board, but just need these few questions answered.  Thanks.

ljrutkowski:

 Hi,

I have not purchased Alli yet as I am still a little skeptical about side effects.  I have colitis and I am not sure if this will effect my colitis.  I am trying to get in touch with my doctor regarding this issue, but have not received a call back.  Does anyone else have this issue?  I have gained 20 pounds over the past several months as unfortunately I am going through menopause too and I am told that you gain weight when going through this and it is much harder to take off.  This is so true.  Can anyone shed any light on my concerns?  I really want to get on board, but just need these few questions answered.  Thanks.

Hi,

You should post your questions on the forum where you ask the nutritionist or the pharmacist questions, and, you should make it a new topic so they are more likely to see it.

I have IBS, and, I used to have cramps and diarrhea pretty much daily, but, with the alli that has all gone away, and, for the first time ever, I have "regular" BMs & stools.  It's so cool that I don't think I'll ever stop taking alli.  It's worth it just to have my IBS go away!  My sister-in-law's neighbor has the beginnings of Crohn's disease or inflammatory bowel disease, and, like me, when she was on alli, all that completely disappeared for her.  I don't think doctors or even the alli manufacturer is aware of that amazing side benefit.

But, definitely, you should talk to *your* doctor before going on alli.  And, for sure, post your question on the other two forums so that the experts can weigh in and help you out.

:-)

Olga

 Thanks for info Olga.