Hello- I thought it would be great to get all those who started today to have a thread so we can compare our triumphs and not so triumphs. I bought mine today at Rite Aid, read the info and signed up online. I took my first pill at lunch - I will admit it was a little scary taking that first one, and now waiting to see what happens!

I am on the 1400 calorie plan; 15 grams of fat each meal. My starting weight is 161 and for starters my goal is to lose 5% of that weight which is 8 pounds. My ultimate goal is 130. I figured I would start small and get through that first (not so overwhelming that way).

Would love to hear from anyone else that started today. 

 Hey started today too! I'm 5'10" and 192lbs and my ultimate goal is 155.  I took the first pill at lunch and no side effects as of yet.  I started going to the gym 4 times a week and changed my diet as of last week.  I can't wait to see results.

I started today as well. I am 21 and 5'9 and I weigh 220lbs. my ultimate goal is to be 160. My initial goal is to be 209. Then the next big one is to be under 200.

I am on the 1800 calorie plan. I am so excited to try this and I really hope it works.

I am losing weight for my health.  We seem to be very similar--my starting weight is 164 and I too am looking at a goal weight of 130.  I am really ready to do this!  Thanks.

Hey there, I bought mine too today, I am on the same plan as you are I am 5 foot and I weigh 164. I am going to keep my fat intake of 45 grams or lower.. that is what it says online and in the Allie diet plan book... I have a ballgame to go to tonight and reading up on it all I was a little afraid to start today for the "bathroom" part so I am going to start my first pill tomorrow at dinner... good luck to all.....I am not sure how i like this forums chat rooms or email would seem better to share trials and tribulations...

Hi, I just took my first pill at dinner. I am at 163 going for 145, then maybe 140 if i need too.

good luck to all of us. mares

I also started today. Went to Wal-Greens and picked up the 90 capsules. Wish I had gone  to Sam's after reading some of the other posts.

 I am 5'3" and weigh 144 pounds. My goal is to lose 20 pounds before returning to work on August 6, but I am going to focus on short term goals right now and that is the first 5% or 7 pounds. I know I can do this, I am ready to do it and I have to do it for me, not for anyone else, but for me. I am not happy with how I look or feel and I am ready to change that.

 I also took my first pill with my lunch. I get 1600 calories a day so that is plenty. I don't think I will reach that, but I will do my best. I eat a lot of Lean Cuisine and Smart Ones meals as I live alone and it is just convenient. They are pretty tasty too.

Thanks for starting this, will be interesting to keep up with it.

Hello! Started my pills today too! Have taken two and no side effects.

I am at 5'4" and weigh 204. I want to get to 160.

Good Luck all!

RosiePosie ;o)

I too my first pill at lunch today too!  I am 5'4" and 191 pounds.  My goal is to get to 145!!!

 I'm 19 (5'9") and my starting weight is 193 lbs. I hope to get down to 140 lbs. My intial weight goal is 184 lbs. and I took my first Alli pill at lunch!

 Good luck to everyone!

Hello, I got started today as well.  I began my diet yesterday and bought the starter kit today.  I took my first pill at lunch and am sticking close to home the first couple of days until I'm sure I'm "in control" so to speak.  Like you I'm a little anxious about what might happen.  I lead management training seminars so I'm in front of groups of people a lot of the time or on an airplane.  I'm not eating much in the way of fat and have started to journal my food intake.

I'm 5'2" and weigh 150.  My total weight loss goal is 25 lbs.  I'm 59 years old and I have made a commitment to pass the 60 year mark looking and feeling good!  I'm on the 1200 calorie and 12 grams of fat per meal plan.

I think it's a great idea to start a group of folks who began today- thanks for doing this.  I look forward to staying in touch and sharing our experience. 

I am so excited about this! I drove from store to store this morning to purchase it and ended up buying the refill since all the starter kits were sold. Is there something I am missing that I need to know??

I am 36 years old and weigh (argh) 216. My goal weight is 150. I am working in 5 poind increments so I do not get frustrated. I have chronic kidney problems and hope that losing weight will help since I noticed the problems starting when the weight started coming on.

I am looking for a weight loss partner in my area. Anyone in Florida?

Good luck to all of you!

Margaret

I started today and took my first one at lunch.  I have had no side effects, although I skipped the gym just in case.  In my gym skipping defense, it is way too hot to exercise right at this moment, and I'm going for a walk after dinner.  So, I will be doing something.

I am 196 and want to be 150. 

 Here's to no side effects!!!

Good luck!!!

Just started today at breakfast.  I was at Meijer at 6 this morning to pick up my starter pack.  I'm currently 265 pounds at 5'9".  I hope to end up at 175, but I would just be thrilled to weigh one hundred and anything ;)