am I ready? (read only)

i took the readiness quiz

i*want*alli — Fri, 18 May 2007 20:58:57 GMT

and I think that I am ready. I hope this is different. I love the talk of it not being a miracle drug. I need a miracle, but I hope alli will keep me on track

apprehensive

soontobe — Fri, 25 May 2007 01:30:29 GMT

I have tried so many things over many years and hoping alli will help. I do not want to resort to surgery.

I am soooo ready!!

Tinamarie — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:37:09 GMT

I began cutting back my fat and calorie intake and I even got a personal trainer to come to my house. I've been doing this for a few weeks now and I see no progress. My problem is that I always look for instant gratification. How soon will I see the effects of Alli? I realize that it is a life style change and I am ready for that. I have been off soda for more than two months and I recently found that I can't stand the taste, it's too sweet. I am looking for all the support I can get. I am at my all time highest weight, and I am afraid if I continue like this I will kill myself, I have already had two open heart surgeries, I am ready to take back my life.

100+

fuzzysue — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:11:00 GMT

hey everybody. i am 5'4", and i weigh a hefty 252 pounds. i'm a big girl, but i don't have to be. the more i read about alli, the more excited i get. i can't wait to weigh 130 pounds again. my husband supports me all the way. please pray for me that God will give me the willpower to stick with it. thanks...

Frustrated with work schedule

frustrated at63 — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:47:04 GMT

My biggest problem is my work schedule. I work afternoons, 2 to 10 and we don't get a meal break (eat while you work). It's very hard to have a healthy meal and to make it more complicated I can't eat any sort of lettuce as it makes me really sick. I wind up having dinner at 11 p.m. does anybody else have this problem?

Scared!!!

ginzo47 — Mon, 28 May 2007 18:28:20 GMT

I'm 47, 5' 4" and 306 lbs. Not able to move well with advanced arthritis in the hips, knees and lower back. I have hypertension and take medication for it. I can not stand long and when I walk I get very short of breath. I take depression medication for I am very depressed. I do not want to live like this anymore. I am ready! I will committ I just want support. I have been on every diet from A to Z and always have failed myself do to bordem or stress. I'm scared that I will give up on myself once again. I do not want to go thru any type of stomach surgery like my Dr. is suggesting for I see what it can do to you if it goes wrong. I know a person that she should have never considered the surgery. I WANT TO LIVE and at this age and if I don't do something now I will not see my grandchildren when my children have them.

A New Beginning

meximama — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:05:00 GMT

Hi everyone. I'm 31, 5'2" and mother of three (10, 7, 1). I can't tell you how much I really weigh, cause I haven't been on a scale in ages. I figure 165, but will know for sure tomorrow at Dr's. appt. Anyways, how many of you are like me? I can't stand to look at myself in the mirror and am completely mortified when I see myself in a full length mirror, cause then I see my body for what it is, instead of what I thought it was. Absolutely refuse to buy any clothes or take pictures, because again I have to deal with looking at myself. I know what foods to eat, though I haven't been eating them and I know that exercise has to be a part of life. I'm ready to make the change. I run the risk of being a borderline diabetic. The way I see myself has seriously affected my self esteem and I want to feel good. I want to set a good example for my children. My long term goal is to be 135 and my initial short term goal would be to lose 10 lbs by Sept. 7. Can't wait to go to the gym and alli will be a very good deterant on eating the bad foods. I know alli will only if I am willing to make the changes. I'd love to hear from other people.

Can't exercise!!!

GuiltyKarma — Tue, 22 May 2007 20:33:25 GMT

Hello, everybody! My name is Guilty and i'm new here. i haven't been able to work for a long time due to health problems. The doctors don't know what is wrong with me,but we are working on it! My question is: Before my health problems which cause excrutiating pain, i was at the gym 5x a week and i walked my dog 3x a day. i was very active. Now, if i walk to the mailbox, i'm in agony. i've gained a tremendous amount of weight, and no matter what i eat i continue to gain since i can't get any exercise. Any tips or ideas?

Cannot wait until June 15th

Carlae1 — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 21:12:37 GMT

What about my family?

Mady — Mon, 28 May 2007 02:16:59 GMT

I am ready. I have already lost 10 lbs on my own, and kept if off for 6 months. If you don't buy the bad foods, it's quite easy. But like so many of you, I have family members who I don't want to deprive of their favorite snacks. How do I keep from diving into my kids' cookie jar, how do I keep from finishing off their plates in the kitchen? Don't you just hate that sensible voice inside your head that naggs at you after you made a bad choice? It is so hard sometimes, but I hope Alli will give me that extra push to keep at it. Oily and gassy stools, doesn't sound like fun... I also took up rollerblading, and I sometimes go jogging while pushing my 3-yr old on his tricycle (run, mom, run!). Have you tried the Southwestern Salad at McD? It's delicious, but you have to take the grilled chicken of course... Good luck y'all!

Weight Info

papenfrog — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:53:48 GMT

My name is Mary. I weigh 325 and am 5'5". I am 34 years and realize it took me years to put on with help I can take it off.

My Weight

JenS — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:42:21 GMT

It seems like my weight is the only thing on my mind lately. I just keep looking at myself all the time in the mirror, living each day with low self esteem when i go out in public and just tired of feeling so depressed.

I now weight 208 with 5"5 height, i feel like a cow walking around. I have lost this weight before and i looked so beautiful, but i gained it all back. My life is going great, i have a great guy who is very supportive. I live in the caribbean and my boyfriend loves the beach, but i never want to go with him because i feel so embarased to be surronded by thin women, the good thing is he's been encourgaing me every day to loose the weight. My biggest problem is that im afraid that i will have to deal with my weight for the rest of my life.

Sincerely,

Depressed

Biggest Obstacle

2BHealthy — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:39:21 GMT

What is your biggest obstacle/challenge for not losing weight?

For me, I can find some time to exercise, but I just cannot eat right all the time. It's just too convienent to grab something that is not healthy. Now when I go fast food, I try to eat healthier but it's still hard. If I could find recipes that are low in fat & tasty, I would be in heaven. I'm such a picky eater and I have to cook for the family too.

Want to be fit & fabulous at 50

redi2lose — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:49:10 GMT

I'm ready for this pill. I recently lost 23 pounds on WW and will continue to stay on WW. I'm turning the big 5-0 in October and I'm determined to lose another 30 lbs. I think because I'm currently following a diet and exercise plan I'm a good candidate for this pill. It would be so nice to lose even more with the help of Alli. Good luck everyone.

My weight and what I want to lose.

Ellmeister — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:20:59 GMT

am I ready? Bring it on

jdbiro — Sun, 27 May 2007 04:23:41 GMT

This topic of weight loss is something we look at day in and day out of our lives. I am so ready....I can hardly wait to give it my alli

am i ready

Lori — Sun, 20 May 2007 23:02:35 GMT

I am ready! I am changing my life for the better. I have quit smoking. I have been going back to college. I am joining the gym on June 1st. This weight has to come off. My doctor told me that my blood pressure is climbing and my cholesterole is through the roof. I really want to live long enough to use the education I have worked so hard to achieve.

Bring it on!

jewelie — Thu, 24 May 2007 21:03:38 GMT

I can't wait to get started!!!

I'm ready!

blminor — Sat, 19 May 2007 18:40:15 GMT

I can hardly wait for Alli. I'm 5'2" and weigh 155lbs. I need Alli to jump start my weight loss plan. I've started walking at least 30 minutes per day and perform various workout videos. I'm three weeks in. I think I need extra help. Looking forward to trying this product. Are there any discount coupons available? Thanks! Blminor