how does alli work? (read only)

When to take Alli

susansumner — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:00:19 GMT

When is the best time to take Alli? Before, during or after you eat? How long before and after a meal can you take Alli and it still be effective? Sometimes I remember to take it right before a meal, but sometimes I forget and take it during or right after I eat. What is best and what works?

constipation

nadiahov — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:01:09 GMT

i have been on alli since thursday june 14th. I have gone one time in 5 days. I feel terribly bloated and I need to go but cant.... anyone having this problem? Is this normal?

Already eating low-fat/low calorie

takeitoffagain — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:22:14 GMT

I already eat a low-fat/low calorie diet. I usually eat no fat yogurt for breakfast, weight watchers 2 point meal for lunch with additional vegetables such as green beans, mushrooms, salad, for dinner I usually will have about 6 points (WW) of some sort. Then fat free snacks throughout the day - applesauce, fat free cottage cheese, carrots, grape tomatoes, fresh pineapple, apples and microwave popcorn (like hot air popped). I walk 4-5 miles on a treadmill in the morning and another mile outside at lunch. I gather that from everything I am reading that Alli is probably not for me since I am consuming probably no more than 15-20 grams of fat total per day. My question. There are occasions that I will eat out and have a high fat meal, (mexican) I know that I now need to choose more wisely and not eat as much, but I am under the impression that it will benefit me to take Alli even if just for that meal is that right?

Please be honest!

micfid — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:55:17 GMT

I purchased alli last week and I still havn't taken a pill. I've been eating low/calorie, low fat food but I'm scared of the "treatment effects". Can you honestly only get them if you go over the 15 gram of fat per meal? Or can it still "just" happne? Could you really poop your pants? Could oily spotting run down your leg? I mean these are all things I'm hearing and I find it hard to believe this would happen if you are following the plan.

I would like honest answers from people who are following the directions. Eating right, exercising and taking alli.

Thank you so much. I really want to join all of you on your journey but I'm scared.

Alli and Celiac Disease

sscotty — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:42:19 GMT

Is Alli gluten free? And if so, does it work effectively with a gluten-free diet?

Before or after a meal?

AMonsalve — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:01:35 GMT

Quick question. Should we be taking those pills before or after each meal and if it's before how long before the meal?? Does it even matter?

THANKS!

Omega 3 and flax seed?

rsholmsley — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:13:45 GMT

what about these types of supplements? Are they allowed?

Drinking

momof6 — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:48:19 GMT

Do I need to take Alli before I go out drinking alcohol? I drink Miller Lite beer in a bottle. I know it has no fat but would it help to take a pill before I go out? Going out is about the only me time I get. I am a single mom of 6 and I enjoy having "my" time. I just started Alli today. Any answers will help.

Thanks

Kelly

Why 19 fat grams in meal plan?

mecourtney — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:53:47 GMT

My meal plan says to have 19 grams at each meal. Why? Don't you get effect aver 15?

For anyone whose had treatment effects...

Miaya — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:03:27 GMT

I'm not supposed to start taking mine until Friday, but I was wondering for any of you that have had treatment effects. When does it happen? Is it right after you eat or is it 2 hours later?

Also if anyone has eaten a meal of 19 grams or less, and how long they wait to eat dessert? Thanks

50 + to lose

Cathy — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:07:34 GMT

i am 56 years old and would like to lose around 55 pounds - what i would like to understand is why my target calories and fat grams are on the high end (1800 calories and 19 gr fat) thanks for any input, cathy

Alli vs. Xenical

lvtwolaf — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:34:43 GMT

Scared to start... unanswered questions

kkamla — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:27:38 GMT

I purchased Alli a couple days ago but am really scared to start the program! I work full time and have a generally busy schedule- the treatment effects scare the heck out of me! If people can comment on there experiences surrounding the questions below that would be great! I've read through almost everything on the site and haven't been able to find these...

How long I should wait around a bathroom after taking Alli and eating (even if I do stay below the 15g of fat)? Does it happen pretty quickly, or does it take hours?
Do you generally "go" once or does it take several BMs to get it through your system?
Once I go on the plan, if I know that I am going to have a meal that will cause treatment effects but I can't avoid it can I just skip the pill and not worry about having an accident or will I have some residual in my body that will cause me to have some effects?
This one might sound a little stupid... on the "oily residue" thing... does it only come out when you pass gas or have a BM or does it seep out on it's own?

Thanks!

Taking Alli

hopemoses — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:23:13 GMT

Hello all

I haven't started taking Alli yet, I start on Friday. I started my reduced calories and fat diet already. I did notice that I do not eat more than 20 fat grams daily. Can I still take Alli with my fat grams low.

Thanks all

I wish the non Alli people would mind their own business.

ellie133 — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:16:52 GMT

I will stay on Alli for my starter package. If I am not satisfied I will move on but I do not need all these people telling me how stupid I am for using the product. I don't understand why Alli allows everyone on the message boards. I would prefer it to be for users only.

My oppinion!

constipation

bgill — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:26:32 GMT

I tend to have chronic constipation and take fiber tablets, stool softeners, Phillips caps etc. on a daily basis. Should I continue to take these things while I am taking Alli?

low sugar diet

FIT_L — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:59:18 GMT

I'm trying to limit my sugar intake, thus i eat limited refined carbs. I can't eat nuts either. I found that many of the recepies are not suitable to my diet restrictions. Does anyone has any suggestions?

Reverse "Treatment Effects"?

mzelhof — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:45:23 GMT

I just started taking alli on Friday, although I started the alli diet plan about 3 days earlier. Instead of experiencing treatment effects, I've been constipated ever since taking the pills. I'm averaging 15 grams of fat per meal, although I went up to about 20 grams once, and have had some meals, mostly breakfasts, that were 6-7 grams of fat, and for which I did not take an alli pill. I'm also drinking about 8 glasses of water daily, although I haven't read anything in the alli literature concerning water intake. Am I doing something wrong?

Nutri system

mzladyt — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:27:07 GMT

Any one combining NS and Alli?

Started 2day

Springwater — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:29:16 GMT

Hello I'm Springwater from Arkansas. I started Alli 2day, and have not had ant treament effect.. Not sure if it's working. Do you have to have treatment effect to know if the Alli pill is working for you? Need help

Speedy weight loss with Alli...

blkbarbie6 — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:03:39 GMT

I don't follow the diet plan Alli uses (low-fat, low calorie). To me, it's more beneficial to follow a diet with a lower amount of carbs and a higher amount of fat. Here's why:

1. Low fat foods tend to be higher in carbs and sugar to give them taste. If you don't use up those carbs, they get stored in the body, resulting in extra pounds.

2. Everyone remembers the low carb craze a few years ago...it was a big thing because people were actually losing weight on it, and fast.

3. Since I don't take in many carbs, I'm now restricting some of my fats as well, which is making me lose weight faster!

I've gone from 170 (last March) to my current weight of 141 lbs. I weigh myself daily, and although I've only been on Alli for a day (my diet wasn't altered, no exercise), I've lost 0.8lbs from yesterday. As you can see, this is at a faster rate than with low-carb alone if you compute my weight loss from the past three months. No treatment effects either!

This is a good way for me to lose weight, I'm a medical student with too little time to exercise. Good luck!

-Angela

5'3/170/141/125

(ht/former weight/current weight/goal weight)

My Alli

ladiluckii — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:55:26 GMT

Ok, so it seems that I have some of the same questions as everyone else and I'm kinda skeptical about this Alli thing... I've taken it for 2 days, yesterday I will admit that I slipped up. I'm on vacation and decided that it wouldn't hurt if I ate some chocolate covered peanuts while taking these pills (they have alot of fat in them).... Then this morning I got back on my game plan and began eating healthy again but I'm starting to feel gassy and constipated. My stools are hard and I can only go a little.... I don't know if this is normal or if its something that is a side effect from eating those fattening peanuts....

I guess were all pretty much new to this thing so noone has any real answers...but if anyone nos please let me no!

Those Pesky Treatment Effects

rbnc — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:35:15 GMT

Okay--so I get that I can't have more than 15 grams of fat per meal with Alli or I risk those bathroom related "treatment effects."

But I'm wondering about those first few days you take Alli. Even if I follow the low-fat diet, is there a risk those pills will get into my system where there's probably some residual fats still working through the digestive tract, and I'll potentially have those treatment effects for awhile, despite following the low-fat diet right from the start? I know your materials advise starting the pills on the weekend, at home, but I'm just trying to get a sense of what can be expected as also Alli interacts with what may still be winding its way through the digestive tract!

Thanks for any guidance!

Alli and Celiac Disease

sscotty — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:28:03 GMT

Is Alli Gluten-free? And if so, can you use the Alli plan effectively?

Do you HAVE to take 3 pills per day?

Rayebo — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:30:08 GMT