With any diet I guess you have to watch fat grams anyway.But if I never have 15 grams of fat anyway for brekfast then do I have to consume more fat grams to get alli to work? Now am I still just eating more than I originally was and by taking alli with a higher than fat gram intake than I usually take arent I defeating the purpose? And How do I find out how many fat grams are in stuff that doesnt have it listed? Liike stuff that isnt packaged? What if my meals arent as high in fat and I get hungry for a snack later and my snacks are higher in fat? I am so confused!

For optimal results with alli, you should be eating well balanced meals where 30% of the calories come from fat (this ranges from 12-20 grams of fat per meal, with most people having a target of 15 grams).  One 60mg dose of alli will block about 25% of the fat that has been consumed, blocked fat equals blocked calories.

You should not be eating more calories than you have been in the past or if it makes you feel uncomfortable.  The key is balance and moderation as your body needs all nutrients to function well, this includes fat. A balanced ratio is 30% fat, 30% protein and 40% carbohydrate. 

There are calorie charts available to you.  Snacks should be low or non-fat, such as fruits.  When you are eating well balanced meals you will not be feeling as hungry between meals. 

Hope this helps.

Sophia De Monte RPh

thanks for the info - it really helps