Hi everyone!

I am going to be starting on Alli this week.  I've been reading all of the postings and am very excited to join this great community.  I've started exercising over the past 2 weeks and am now trying to eat better.  I'm a little nervous to start taking Alli because of the treatment effects.  I have consistently gained weight over the last 3 years and would like to lose about 30 pounds....

I'm really hoping that Alli is going to be just what I need to get myself on track.

~Dana

  Hi every one. I restarted Alli  Jan.5.Im eating The Eat to live way.

I would love buddies also.

I went to Hi for 18 days.and with the holidays gained back 12lbs.{Lost 1lb. so 11 to get back off and keep going.

Also go to *{Any one going to start alli Jan.1-2O9}. We are getting alli buddies there. Hope to see you there.

Please Alli get a chat room going. Or let us email...

Janet

 I everyone!  I just started Alli this week as well.  I am looking forward to losing these unwanted pounds and keeping them off.  I am a stay at  mom of two cute kids, a 8 year old and a 4 year hold.  I am not seeking to be skin and bones, but would like to drop at least 40 pounds from 190. I just need some discipline and consistancy.  Hope to chat with you guys soon.

I am starting this week also. How are things going? I need to some consistency and discipline also. I think that is my downfall when it comes to losing weight. Good Luck... 

Talk to you soon

Melody 

 I am starting Alli on Friday.  Started exercising last week.  I hate breakfast and grab something quick later in the day.  I have to start my day right and I know that.  I live in Virginia beach and would love a support buddy.  I feel so afraid that I will fail.  I really want this and know I can do it if I really try.  Anyone else feeling nervous?  I can give up fats I just dont really know what to replace it with.  I hate to cook.  Raised 7 kids.  Cooked for the gang.  No one to cook for now.  I don't cook for just me.  I do have a husband but he is not into healthy eating;  One of those lucky people that still looks great.  I am putting him on a healthy diet if he likes it or not.

I started today at lunch! I bought Alli Monday and have spent a couple of days trying to get back into the low-fat thing with my diet before starting.

In the last two years, I've dropped from 208 as an all-time high to a low of 164 this summer with exercise and eating better. I was still about 25-30 pounds from goal at that point. Did WW for awhile and that helped but most of it was on my own, just eating less and moving more. After a 10-day family vacation in August, a cruise with my husband in September and then some stressful work deadlines and the holidays, I'm back up to 177. Yikes! I'm re-dedicating myself to getting it off for good and wanted the extra boost I'm hoping to get from Alli.

 i started alli this week but i am having trouble with all the sterss in my life i am getting divorced to my husband of 15 years and that doesnt make it easy. Whenever  i  have issues with that situation i tend to run to food i am trying so hard not to but the more i think about it the faster i get to the sweets and unhealthy food. Any suggestions on how i can change. I live in Texas and wouldnt mind making new friends even if from afar...Thanks

 Hi Frankie

Nice to meet you new friend, count me in for support.

Ive been on alli for around 3 months now and have lost 19lb.

I too am a big emotional eater and turn to chocolate, chips cookies, you name it i will eat it if im stressed. I should say i used to do that, but since beginning alli im learning to make better choices and deal with the stress in different ways.

Firstly the fear of treatment effects keeps me honest, and the support from everyone else on the boards makes it so much easier, also makes me accountable to someone else.

I have had times when Im so stressed that i need help and I just post and ask for it, someone will give you something to help you through it, just a few words from someone who understands makes all the difference.

Remember this is a journey, take it one day at a time and you will be ok.

Keep in touch and good luck

Carole

 Hi Karen,

I started this week also, so far so good.  I am frustrated though because I weighed in and lost 3 lbs but can't figure out how to do my check in.  I go to check in and it says you havn't entered in any information.  I'm not computer savy.  Do you know how to check in?  Well we both took the first step, best of luck to you, keep in touch with me as I will need a friend to help me out with my highs and my lows.

 Hi Karen-

I have also just recently statrted the Alli Program, I am pleased of the progress so far. I set my check in date for Saturday and also cant figure out how to get any check in info in . I have lost about 5 lbs so far. So if you have any info I would love to hear it. Keep up the good work and stay in touch!!

 Hi. My name is Stephanie and I started taking alli on 2/5/09. So far have lost 9lbs. This is my first post since I started taking alli. I have been reading posts and it looks as if most are doing very well. I haven't lost what I had hoped so far but @ least haven't gained any.

I am really trying to go easy. I lost down to about 170lbs about 4 years ago and had to have back surgery. Slowly but surely gained most of my weight back. I get scared @ times because it doesn't take much for me to throw my back out. As a matter of fact, I am just recovering from my back going out about 4 weeks ago. So this will be slow and steady for me. I did, however, think that I would have lost more than I have so far. I walk @ work and ride a stationary bike @ least 3 - 4 times a week.

Anyway, the best of luck and health to you all. 

My SW is 215......CW is 209.......GW is 150.

Stephanie

 Hi Everyone I also started alli this week and I had a rocky start because I read about effects after starting the diet...yea wrong choice so I find out about side effects wrong way....I'm not sure if I've lost or not because the scale at YMCA says one thing and the one at home says something else...so I don't really know but it is so hard for me to do low calorie diets but I know if I want to lose weight I have to learn... Need support also want to lose atleast 55 lbs...

 Hi everyone weighed in on March 18th have lost 11 lbs can't believe it , started program at work our first weigh in I was 251 pounds weighed on March 18th 240 isn't that great!!!!!!!!!!!