Hi thurs will be my first day on alli and would love to be your firnd im looking for friends to......

                                                                    Tlivyy 

 Hello,

My name is Michele and I would love to be your buddy . I have been on the program since March. I have lost 18lbs and I am proud of that. In the past few weeks I have slowly lost my stamina as far as my guidelines for weight loss. Im thankful that the holiday is over so I can get back on track. Its a good program and it does work you just have to find that consistency within yourself. Welcome to the program and I will add you to my circle.

Michele

 Hi

I need some motivation. thisis the heaviest i have ever been and i feel horrible. I am glad you lost 18 pounds and Ican notwait to get there. Did you follow their plan or did you just count calories and fat.

Laurie 58

 Can you please share some of the things you eat that are sweet but low fat?   A lot of miss really miss out sweets!  :)

 I just started yesterday and although you dont see changes in 1 day it felt great!!!  I need to lose 45 lbs!  Good Luck to all!!!

William 

Hi Laurie,

I pretty much followed their plan. Kept track of calories and fat intake. My only problem is the exercise part which I have been working on. Here recently I felt I needed some motivation, this is a good forum for that. We can help each other.

Goodluck,

Michele 

 HI William ,

It is a great feeling when you make the choice to live healthier. I had the same feeling . Goodluck to you.

Michele

 I started to journal and write down my fat grams and calories on Monday but since I didn't register until today, they want me to officially start on Sunday.  Oh well I guess I can wait.  So I am with you, about ready to start. A little unsure about "treatment affects"  I have heard a horror story or two.  I don't need any embarrasing situations.  I always do well when I start something new.  I really hope this program works for me.

Hi,

If you start to cut back on the fat and oil intake before you actually take a pill , you should be ok as far as the treatment effects. I kind of look at it like this, I havent had major accidents but Im thankful to rid my body of the oil, fat and look forward to a healthier me. Dont forget to mtake a multivitamin at bed time. It helps to replenish any nourishments you may lose.

Goodluck

Michele 

 Hi,

I bought Alli last night and will try to eat light for the weekend and start a pill Sunday night.  Could you offer any suggestions as far as 'preping for Alli".  I think I have been reading and listening to people that keep telling me to stay away from Alli.  My doc recommended it so I think I should be okay.  I am nervous about getting 'treatment effects'. :( and a little confused.  I read all the books last night that came with the Starter Pack but still lost on the part about eating 15 grams of fat per meal-do I have to eat 15grams or is that the max I should eat?  Any help is appreciated :)

Thanks  mj2009

How is everyon? I started the pills today, I have done well so far, no effects. I hope I can stay motivated to accomlish my goal this time. Have a good day

mj2009,

Congratulations on getting yourself on track to a healthier and fitter you, you should not be disappointed with the plan or with your results.

Alli should be taken up to 3 times a day with meals that contain fat.  The plan calls for a well balanced reduced calorie diet, where 30% of the calories come from fat.  For many people this is an average of 15 grams of fat per meal (range of 12-20 grams).  Treatment effects occur when the unabsorbed excess fat that has been consumed is eliminated, the greater the amount of fat eaten the greater the urgency.  Again most people do not experience treatment effects at the 15 gram fat per meal range. The fat that is being blocked equals to calories blocked, so staying close to your target will give you optiminal inhibition of fat calories with little or no treatment effects.

Hope this helps.

Sophia De Monte RPh 

Hi, I am thinking things will be good. I don't usually eat that many fat grams or calories, unless it's pasta.. Ice cream and pasta are my down falls.... I know to either stay away or just really watch it! I don't want any poo poo effect! Lots of people on here and very interesting to see what everyone has done and has gone through. It's nice not to be alone in the fat fight!  ps... i actually did this ticker right but now i have to figure out how to put it on all the time.. humm...

Hi Chantalzook,  To put the ticker on all your posts just cut or copy and paste the code in the second box or the final ticker page and paste it in the signature box on the edit my preferences page.  Start at the my profile page.  Hope that helps...it took me a month to figure it out! lol.  And I too have a hard time with pasta and cheese.  I never realized how much cheese I ate on everything.  You will find a lot of support from the members on the boards.  They are a great group.  Take care and post often so we know how you are doing.  Good luck, Lynn

 Hi,  I am starting for the first time also--

I also have about 40 pounds to loose, hopefully this one works

JD.