Hi everyone.  I'm new here and am starting Alli today.  I have been overweight since the third grade.  I'm 30 years old and I still have a major struggle with my weight.  I'm blessed to have two healthy children and a husband who love me for me - but I don't love me.  For 22 years, my weight has controlled every aspect of my life.  It's a mask I hide behind.  I worry about what people think about me, I let it keep me from being the boisterous, fun person that I am.  I have let food and my weight consume my life.  I'm ready to change and be a better version of myself.  I want to be healthy so that I can grow old with my children, I want to be a good example for them and I want to experience all that life has to offer. 

I'm tired of losing this battle.  Thank you all for allowing me to join you all on this journey.  It means so much to me to have your support and I hope that I can support you all as well.

Welcome, Jenni!! You are starting an incredible journey to a healthier you.

 Hi Jenni,

You can do it! 

Hi Jennirenea,

Welcome to the board!! It sounds like you have some great reasons to succeed with this. You are definitely worth the effort.

I wish you lots of success,

Betty Kovacs, MS, RD

hi i am new to alli also 6/20/09 so far i have lost 6lbs im so glad my dr said try alli i was skeptical at first but to my realitization its starting to work i to am looking for a buddy

Hello and Good luck to both of you!! You will not regret the decision to do this!! I have been doing it for about 3 weeks and have lost 11 lbs. I have had some tough times but I always get back up and keep going. Congratulations everyone!!