Hi Kianam;

I am on the three day low calorie before I start.  I am a little bit skeptical.  I have been reading all of the posting and that has given me a little motovation.  I work the grave yard shift 4-pm til 5am.  With this schedule I sleep until 2pm.  Get up and come into work.  I have been eating a salad on the way in.  I am trying hard to stick to the low calorie snacks and plenty of water.  Looks like we are the two newest to post.  Lets see how we do.  I plan to give it my all.   Good Luck,  I know you hand do it.  I check in with you soon.  

Good Morning.   I have been on the alli program for about a month now.  I have lost about 10 lbs, but seem to be stuck right at that point.  I have difficulty getting all my calories in, and only eat about 10-16 grms of fat a day.  Could that be my problem?  Sorry if this is not the right place to answer this question, but could not find another place.  If anyone can answer this for me I would appreciate  it very much.

Thanks

Barbara

 Hi! I am the same CW and GW as you! I wish you the best of luck! My journey begins tomorrow!

Barbara

you need to have that much fat grams per meal. throw in some nuts or cheese or something with a little more fat. your body will thank you.

nita 

 Hi everyone!

So I just purchased the starter pack like 2 hours ago and can't wait to get started! My best friend's wedding is in a month and I am her Maid of Honor but since being layed off two months ago I have gained 15 lbs and the dress longer fits comfortably and there isn't enough to "take out".

Besides that, I am looking forward to dropping down to a final goal weight of between 150-175 my CW is 230 so that's a total of 55-75 lbs!  I have read a lot of stories here tonight and so far it seems that most of you that have been on Alli for longer than a few months have seen a significant drop in your weight.  I am hoping for the same as my wedding is next year and I would really love to be the Beautiful Bride I deserve to be.

Sheila

 hey everyone! =)

I am 18 years old, taking off to college in a new city with my friend in 3 weeks, I am overweight :( always have been. I weigh about 210lbs, a size 18 and am about 5'2. I am hispanic so I have been brought up eating tacos and greasy spicey food. This was always the food at my house so it was how i was raised. Now as i am older, i realize the mistakes i did by not turning away from that food. Leaving to college seems to me like an opportunity for a fresh start. The university I will be attending has a great workout facility with everything. I haven't purchased alli yet but i am seriously considering it. Any tips or advice? I want to loose atleast 50lbs.   Thanks for your help and support.

Hi:

I already bought Alli, but didn't start yet.  Tomorrow I will start a "low fat" diet, and then...we'll see.  Wishing you the best in this journey!

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Hi everyone, I have been on alli for about 5wks and i have lost 21lbs, i love it I feel so much better and have so much more energy, I still have about 37 more lbs to lose to get to my ideal weight of 135 i started at 193.5 thats the heaviest i have every been even when i was pregnant i can't believe it but everything is going well and i know i can do it thanks to ALLI

 I have 50 pounds to lose, as well.  This is an inspirational thread!

 i want to lose 50# too.i started at 223 im at 215. what did you do to lost so fast. im in my 5th week.

i will joint in with you. my check in is on wednesdays.

odie

 Hello,

My name is Renea and I am also new to alli.  In fact, today is the day I am setting up my plan.  I have about 85 pounds to lose.  I try to eat well.  I stopped buying chips and candy for over a month now.  I have replaced them with fruits and veggies.  My 8yo daughter is eating them and I find ways to cheat.  I have a situation at home now that is leaving me stressed beyond compare.  I eat when I am stressed.  I am gaining weight not losing.  this is my last hope.  I have considered the stomach bypass, but the cost won't allow me.  I will be here for support for everyone else and hope to receive the same in return.

Renea B

Brandi, Love your picture! I started about 10 days ago and lost 3.5. I think about weighing in every day, but, for me, that might be discouraging so have tried to keep my mind off it. I've been pretty good about writing everything down. Had a couple of treatment effects,and know exactly why - which is a good thing. My husband and I play poker alot and have been travelling more, so am trying to make better choices when we are out of town. I definitely need to start exercising.

Walking is great! Good for you getting up early and doing it.  That is awesome!  I love the walking tapes by Leslie Sansone - 1 mile is 18 minutes; 2 is around 30. You can add weights for a harder workout or just do the walking. I am not in a regular routine right now, but am working on it. Will be easier when school starts in a couple of weeks.

I have three children, a college junior, a college freshman, and an 8th grader. Lost the baby weight between number one and two, went to WW after number three and did great -- lost 75 lbs! But then had an auto accident which sidelined me for quite some time with back and neck issues.

I am trying to make little goals because if I think of the whole picture it is too overwhelming. I am started at 248.5 and weighed in today (my first check-in) at 245. I hope to see a steady loss - no matter how small. That should keep me going -- along with the support of my husband and the message boards, think I can do this.

Anyway, look forward to reading everyone's posts. Good luck. Hope you keep posting how you are doing!

 Hi Renea, welcome to a new life with alli! It does really work if you want it to. I am also a stress eater! I have a stressfull job and home life. It is your choice to make a healthy eating habit for you and your daughter. I started alli for the second time May 4, 2009 and have lost 17 lbs. I could of lost more, but I did stress eating then I beat myself afterwards for eating what I shouldn't. But I have learned to write everything down on a note pad and see what I really do eat and add up the calories. They add up faster than you may think. Don't loose hope Renea, it will work! It took us a while to put on this weight and it will take time to take it off. Remember..one day at a time, small steps and remember to start small..don't look at the big number to loose. Look at small numbers, you don't want to give up by looking at the big number and giving up. Start small and you'll find you will feel better. I hope I have helped you a little. There is a lot of people on alli here that can help you and get you through your ups and downs, which I have found out myself. Keep your chin up and do a little at a time. I'm going to add you to my friends list so I can keep up how you are doing. Take care and I will be checking in later to see how you are doing. Friends Cheryl

Hello. I just bought Alli today.  I am going to start taking it tommorrow.  I have exactly 50 pounds to go.  Of course this site is new to me and I am looking at everything, but hope to actually talk with others who are going to be experiencing the same lifestyle changes as I.  I am actually on vacation this week, and wanted to get started before I go back to work next monday.  Nice to meet ya and hope to chat with many soon.

Twinkleme 

 Hey, Im in the same situation that you are....I bought my pack yesterday and started the pills today...Ive been watching my fat grams for over a week already. my cw is also 230 nad Im 5'6 and want to get to the same gw you do .

My daughters wedding is in march and Im determined Not to wear that size 18 I bought for it!(or have to take it in!!!

Maybe we can support each other???   My name is Crystal