guys on alli

Re: Checking in for the first time....

wwwgolfnut — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:05:10 GMT

welcome to the forum, come over to the 200 club forum where we have old and new members that contribute to our participation in the plan. Let us know how your doing good or bad, trust me we have all been there. you can do it.

Re: Checking in for the first time....

vinwoz — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:16:16 GMT

Been loosing for a couple of months now and starting the Alli pills tomorrow. Vinny

Re: Check in for the Fellas ....

KPinch — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:44:03 GMT

I live down here in Searcy. Grew up in Jonesboro and went to Hardy and Lake Norfolk all the time growing up. Glad to hear there are a few home boys in here.

Keith

Re: Check in for the Fellas ....

FlightMedic — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:01:45 GMT

Keith and Mitch - Hey guys. I've not posted to this thread before but I wanted to offer up some encouragement. I'm still new to this myself but I have found some awesome support here. I invite you to check out the 200 Pound Club posts. Those guys are terrific and you can never have too much support.

I live in deep Southern Missouri (about 16 miles from the Arkansas line). You guys anywhere close to the Thayer, MO / Mammoth Spring, AR area?

Good luck everyone!

Ryan

Re: Check in for the Fellas ....

nb_mitch — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:03:14 GMT

Hello to another from Arkansas :) I started Alli about 18 months ago at 216, I am now at 188 and have been happy with the product. It has lowered my Cholestrol about 50 points and I lost most of my weight the first 6 months. I think if you take the pill with each meal you will loss weight. Side effects will encourage you to eat healthier too :)

Mitch in NW Arkansas

Re: Check in for the Fellas ....

nb_mitch — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:03:11 GMT

Mitch in NW Arkansas

Re: Check in for the Fellas ....

wwwgolfnut — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:36:19 GMT

KPinch, welcome and congratulations on you weight loss so far. There is a great group of guys here in the guys forum. We can all relate because we have been or are experiencing much of the same things. I started on new years day and have been very pleased with this program. it has helped me make better choices in every way imaginable. Sounds like youare on your way too. There are a bunch of us in the other popular guys forum known as the 200 club. I hope to see you there where you will meet a number of great guys.

Re: Check in for the Fellas ....

KPinch — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:31:31 GMT

Glad to find this section for the guys.

I am a guy from Arkansas that loves southern food but needs to lose at least 50 maybe 60. Started the program 4 weeks ago and finally lost 5 pounds. Very active lifestyle without physical activity. Working and family time and of course the TV.

Looking for buddies to keep me motivated. Really not encouraged enough to talk to my overweight guy friends and hope to find support on line through this program.

Love golfs, football and mainly sports in general.

Keith in Arkansas

Re: Checking in for the first time....

Golfpro52 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:06:03 GMT

I appreciate the support, what a great community this place is. you are correct look goo you feel good you play good!!!! I doo realize the life style change that i will have to do, Disipline will be our (my wife is starting with me) best buddy..

Re: Checking in for the first time....

wwwgolfnut — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:49:44 GMT

from one golfer to another, this is my third week and i have lost 16 pounds total, i am finding it easier and easier to make the right choices for a change. Make the time for your workout to get that activity in, i do it at night and go to bed earlier now and i am getting more sleep and have cut out most of the late night snacking unless it is a fruit smootie or on the meal plan. no chips no cookies no soda either, lots of water. we will benefit on the course once we lose that extra weight, i am looking forward to being able to get some nice gear instead of the shappy oversized stuff i wear, when you look good you feel good and you play good. you can do it, we all can and will if we want to.

Re: Checking in for the first time....

Golfpro52 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:59:21 GMT

Re: Checking in for the first time....

Golfpro52 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:59:02 GMT

I am just getting started.. I will start the pills on Friday this week, I see the success and really want to be a part of it. My Sart weight is 275 i am 6 ft 3 inches. Excersie has been lacking but my wife and I both committed to it... glad to see other men like me have place to suppor

Re: Checking in for the first time....

chevyman34 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:07:49 GMT

Thank you Mitch. I am waiting the few days to get on the pills as the plan recommends. As I need to "weed out" the fat of the last two days or so. I am getting them today after work and starting them Wednesday after the weigh-in. We have a club at work "Chub Club", so my goal is to come out on top of that contest.

I am sure the water weight will also shed off in the first few weeks as well.

Re: Checking in for the first time....

nb_mitch — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:52:11 GMT

Not sure why you are waiting. "Just do it". The pills are easy to carry in a pocket and take with each meal.

You are correct that salt helps retain water, but water weight is not what you should be concerned with. I know "weight" is generally the only measure we use to determine our progress, but weight is really not the issue, it is "fat weight" that is the issue. So don't worry about the few pounds of water weight. If you work out the muscle weight will also increase, not a reason to not workout.

I have been on Alli for about 18 months, I dropped about 25 lbs (215 down to 191), I lost it all in the first 6 months. I have yet to workout, but plan to start soon. Going through the big D right now and becoming a single dad of 2 may takes it's toll on my schedule though.

One of the biggest changes I have noticed is my cholestrol has always been high (280-310), I have seen doctors and been on medication, nothing really seemed to help. Since I have been on Alli, my level has dropped to about 200 for the first time in my life.

Good luck with the plan,

Mitch

Re: Checking in for the first time....

chevyman34 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:51:53 GMT

While not my first "official" weigh-in. I am starting on Monday as my weekend was just too hectic to do anything. My diet starts on Monday, Im weighing in on Wednesday and starting the pills on Thursday. That is the plan so far.

My only concern is with the diet I set up for myself at work, It is high in sodium, thanks to the Lean Cuisine meals I got. Doesn't sodium hold the water in, thereby not allowing the weight to come off?