I SEEM TO BE GETTING CONSTIPATION FROM ALLI.....NEVER TREATMENT EFFECTS.  COULD THIS BE BECAUSE I'M NOT EATING ENOUGH FAT?  I'M FOLLOWING WEIGHT WATCHERS AND HAVE CONSISTENTLY LOST ABOUT 1.7 LBS. PER WEEK UNTIL THIS WEEK AND LOST NOTHING.   THANKS

Some people do experience some constipation for the first week or two on alli.  It may be due to the change in diet, or that not enough water is being consumed.  It's important to have at least 8 to 10 glasses of water each day.

Constipation, under any circumstances, may be a result of too little fat.  Fat acts as a natural lubricant.  It's also important to have the recommended amount of fat from the alli calculator for best weight loss results on the program.

I hope this helps.  Please let me know if you need anything else.

Pat Baird, MA, RD, registered dietitian

 I am on my second week of the Alli plan and I am experiencing constipation too. I drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day. Maybe Im not getting enough fat in my diet.

I AM  drinking that much water....I recently gave up diet coke....so I turned to water.  Plus, this is my 8th week on Alli so I couldn't believe this started now!  Thanks!

lady_mousehotmail.com:

 I am on my second week of the Alli plan and I am experiencing constipation too. I drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day. Maybe Im not getting enough fat in my diet.

Yes, it's definitely possible that you're not getting enough fat.  Take a look at my post above. 

Please let me know if you need anything else.

Pat Baird, MA, RD, registered dietitian

margiepenn:

I AM  drinking that much water....I recently gave up diet coke....so I turned to water.  Plus, this is my 8th week on Alli so I couldn't believe this started now!  Thanks!

Yes, it is unusual for you to experience this at 8 weeks.  I suggest you take a look at your Nutrition Log and see if/where your diet has changed.  Are you eating less fiber: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, cereals?  If so, it's probably the reduced fiber.

If not, have you started any new medications?  Many allergy medications, like Benedryl, can contribute to constipation.  Many prescription medications can do that too.

I hope this helps.

Pat