I am just starting Alli next week and purchased and registered my product tonight.  I was always average until my husband and I got married and were unable to have children.  I began to stress eat then and am now VERY overweight.  I have been looking at the message boards for anyone in the same "boat" but am discouraged in that what I can find seem to be people who don't have much to loose.  Is there anyone out there that is over 300 pounds and really is going to be on a long journey with their lifestyle change as I am?  I would love to have someone to share this long road with instead of people who only have to loose 20 pounds or so. 

My husband and I adopted 3 children 5 years ago.  I want to do this so I can feel better and see my children grow old and know my grandchildren.  I've tried other diets including WW and did well but this time seems different to me.

I'm really excited because tomorrow my husband is going to pick up my new bike.  I plan to just ride around the neighborhood with my kids for now.  I know I won't be able to do too much in the beginning but it will build each day that I ride. 

I hope to hear from someone in my same position......  Good luck to everyone and please let me know about these terrible effects that can happen.  I don't plan on eating too much fat but want to be prepared about how bad it can get.

 Thanks!!!!!!!!!!! 

Hi there! I have a friend who was 289 ... I was 249. She is now 229 and I am now 238. She weighs less than me. I am so proud of her. She is a friend from a weight loss support forum called Chubbuddies.com. Its a support forum and we are all so supportive. Most of us have way  more than 20 pounds to lose. Please come join! My name is mommyetch there. Just post in the welcome forum and say Mommyetch sent you! Im a regular there so most everyone is a good friend of mine. Please come. I invite you personally! We are such a nice group! Im starting alli on Monday. I starting my low cal diet on Friday.

I do and so do a lot of my friends at chubbuddies.com. Its a support forum. I would love for you to come. You sound like you would fit right in. Look for the welcome mat and tell tyhem Mommyetch sent you. Im a well known regular there. I would love to get to know you and support each other. Its completely free. Please check it out!

Well I would concider myself very overweight.  I have a doctor's appointment coming soon and boy am I dreading that.  One more year of hearing about my weight problem.  I am 250 right now and need to be at least in the 170's.  I lost 91 pounds on WW a few years back but then I quit smoking and gained back 70.  Quite depressing!  Good luck to you and I hope the product helps you get on teh right road.

Hello,

I was at 265 before I got pregnant with my son who is now 15 months old. I also have quite a way to go. I have tried almost any diet and exercise you could imagine, but did not have enough support to keep up with it. Hopefully I will be able to keep up my motivation this time. I am now at 250 but I want to leave behind about 80+ pounds. I'll be here for the duration.

Jessi

Hi Molegaly,

I started Alli almost a week ago, weigh in time is this monday.

I have alot of weight to get rid of, I weighed 273 and now down to 263...i started WW a few months back, its been a slow progress...

Just hang in there, were all here for you.

Vicki

I have 100 pounds to lose. So you are not alone.  

Dont worry I have 130lbs to lose so nobody is alone here.

Hello and welcome. I have over 150 lbs to lose and plan to be here for the duration. As a new member it would be beneficial for you to read some of Betty Kovac's posts. Go to the top right of your screen and click on "search". Then type in Betty Kovacs for your search criteria. I have learned so much that I didn't know I needed to know just by reading her responses to other people's questions. I'm here if you need me :)

Well I started a week and a half ago.  My scale only goes to 300 so I'm not sure where I started it was reading EE, I was glad to started seeing my weight again.  I lost 6 pounds plus what ever I was over at my first weigh in.  I've a long way to go, but I'll be here a while. 

I've 4 children with the 3 youngest being 5 and under so I'm looking forward to the day I can keep up with them.

Peace

Sabrina

Yes I am overwieght to the point were I am considered morbily obese I weigh 422 before i started alli i weight 437 and have lost 15 pound and yes I am in it for the long run I give about 2yrs tops or what ever it takes I know you can do it if you really want to I to got married and gained 200+ pounds and now I am ready for a change.

Hi, I too just registered today and will take my first pill on Monday ( 7/2)  I'm 280 lbs. and want to loose 120lbs. I'd planned to have lap band surgery this summer and have started with a doctor,then I saw Alli and decided to give this my one last try before surgery. I will keep you and all the Alli dieters in my prayers.Please keep me in yours too.

Hi Molegaly,

 I have 82 lbs to lose.  I weigh in This coming Monday July 2nd.  I will post my weight.

good luck to us all

sharon

I too have a considerable amount of weight to lose: 141pds!   I know that I'm going to succeed this time, no turning back.  I'm motivated because I have systemic lupus and it's very painful to carry this "beast of burden".  I've already had my gallbladder removed, been hospitalized with diverticulitus, and had a hip-replacement!  (all food-related, I suspect)  Stay strong~~

I was 77 lb overweight, I want to lose for my health, I'm 5 foot tall and short legs - really not funny , gain 85 pounds on my pregnancy and after 2.5 years only lost 25 pounds - want to finish the other 72 pounds , just check today - look forward for every day .

thanks

RGM