Just thought I would share especially with the newbies that it takes some time, but you can do it! I just reached my 9 month mark on Alli, and have now lost 81 pounds. I only have three very little pounds to go....... The time really went by very quickly... You can do it!

You are amazing.

Do you look in the mirror sometimes and wonder just who in the heck that person is?

Karen

 Oh my gosh - that's terrific! You've done a super job.

 Michele, congratulations to you! So awesome!!!! :-)

E

 You are truly an inspiration! Way to go!!!

Hi!  I'm brand-spanking new.  I just registered online today and hopefully will start with the Alli plan in January.  I may take the advice of others and start on the low fat diet at least a weekend before I start with the medication. 

It's really motivating to read everyones stories here, especially this one.  I have a tad bit more to lose, so I'll be happy with  a year.  The guy on here that has lost 92 lbs since August is a little scary and his plan sounds unhealthy, but I can't help but be a little jealous!

Anyway, I hope to chat with you all in a month or so.

Allie

 Hey Michele !! GREAT JOB !! I know I have not posted in a minute but I am still here and still on ALLI .... I have been on ALLI for 4 1/2 months and lost 33 lbs.... I have really been slacking in exercise but I always watch my calories.  I know it is a life style change and not a quick fix so it takes time and thats how I have made it this far. Hopefully in another 4 1/2 months I will reach my goal too !!!!!

Good Job Michele !!!

Amanda

Congrats Brody! You lost about the number of pounds I want to.

Can you give us newbies some tips? Did you count calories (if so how many)? Did you exercise (if so how much)?

 I followed Allis guidelines on calories but always seem to have trouble reaching the required amounts but try really hard to reach your fat grams. At the beginning I walked then purchased the Hip Hop Ab series of videos which I do 5 times a week.... Use the nutrition log, and mark down everything!!!!!!!! Any other questions Id be happy to help!

 Amanda,

             Thank you!   You are doing great too!!!!!! Time seems to fly by so before you know you will be joining us on the maintenance forum!!!!!!

I'm new to Alli and that's very inspirational. Keep it up. Thank you for sharing.

Hi

Thank you for your inpirational message.  It really set me on track.   This is it.  2009 is my year.  The year to start putting myself first so I will be better able to help others and once and for all be happy and healthy.

I am going to start off slow with small goals.  Right now I weigh 180 and I would like my first goal to be 170. 

Tomorrow I start exercising.. okay.. so I have started many times.. this time I need to promise myself to make it stick.

I am so afraid of the "treatment effects" but it sounds like if I stay at the fat grams recommended I will be fine.

I would love to check in with everyone on Fridays and compare our weights and how the week went.  It seems like we all share the same thoughts.

SUCCESS to ALL for 2009

 congrats!!!  I hope to be following in your success in nine months!!!

Kim in Georgia

New User

 Great Job Body! I too am a huge fan of alli...I bought it the day it came out on the shelves...I had already been dieting for several months by then and was serious about losing weight...with the help of alli ...starting weight 267...now i am 148...I love to read the sucess stories...You should be very proud of yourself! Keeping it off is easier than getting it off!

I actually have read your story! Great inspiration and good work!