whalli

thanks for the tip that sounds like a really good exercise tape, i must check it out.

Good luck with the plan and the meds when you start them and lets know how you get on

Carole

Hi mgnakn,

First off, welcome! I'm new here too...my second day on Alli...and feel great. As for the cashier, don't worry about what she says. I believe you made the right decision taking control of your weight loss goals, and obviously you made the right decision because you went with your gut. Alli is different...there's support here and there's no starvation...just eat healthy and exercise. It's all about moderation. I hope this message finds you well. Look me up if you need some additional support! :)

Hi Cynthia, I also started on Nov 1 and also can't run, jump or anything to strenous because I have had two reconstructive surgeries on my left foot. Between crutches, walkers and a wheelchair to get around for almost a full year it has been really tough. Now that the healing is over my activities are still limited because of less flexability and a decrease in the calf muscle. I bought a mini trampoline to get started on and to work the muscles and my flexability in the wounded foot. I also love bowling and that is a workout in itself. I am a empty nester and single so meal planning isn't an issue but I find frozen dinners by Smartones and Lean Cuisines a benefit. Using the food log is wonderful and it does all the work for planning meals even with frozen dinners. I hate taking any medication but would rather try this pill than continue on a spiral of emotional eating. Good luck and if I can figure out how to add people to my circle of friends I will put you in...

 Hi Nicloe,

Thanks I am sooo glad I got it.  I start today and am really looking forward to it.  This message board is wonderful...have a great day, I will check back in with you soon!!

~Megan

 Hello again everyone...well i will be happy to team up with you Kimberly...i am not that regular in the chat - sorry about the delay, but i am working on it...well today is day THREE! I am not eating any junk..well got to go...keep in touch and we will make it!

 This is now my second week, and I am down about 9 pounds.  Still no 'treatment effects', which is wonderful, altho I think it is the fear of them that is keeping me on the straight and narrow so it isn't really a bad thing, I guess.  The halloween candy from all three kids is really tempting, so, in an unprecendented Mommy move I am doling out 5-15 pieces of candy to each of them per day, as well as discreetly dropping 5-15 pieces in the garbage everyday.  I'm hoping it will all be out of my kitchen soon.  I have been making room in my daily intake for a piece of the chocolate almost everyday - so far allowing myself to have one or two has stopped me from having 20. 

I am hoping to find people to walk this journey with me (I am surrounded by skinny people in real life) to support and to support me.

Good luck to all!

-Chrysti

 I started alli 9/23 and I have lost 14 lbs as of my weigh in last Thursday October 30th.  The thing I did find discouraging was all the weight I lost in the first two weeks then reallly slowing down.   Just remember to stay encouraged when you lose only 1-2 pounds in a week.  Remember the averge healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week.  I think it is best not to weigh everyday because you will become discouraged not seeing the scales move.  I have not had any treatment effects since I started the program.   I think the most fat I have had in one meal is about 18 - 20 grams.  The first three weeks I did not excerise but now I go to the gym about 3 -4 times a week.   Everyone hang in there..........

 Harleygirl:

That is crazy! We have the same start date and weigh in dates. I have lost a total of 12 pounds too! (not all on alli) I was on a "diet" and going to the gym for a month before I started taking it. I havent had any Treatment effects either too afraid to eat 18-20 grams of fat.

Keep up the gym I really think it makes a difference in the way you feel about yourself and the control you have in your fight against the fat!!

KIM

S/W 215

C/W 203

G/W 150

5'7  35 yrs old stay at home mom

ChrystiS 

This is a great group to get support, we all want the best for eachother. In numbers there is strength..... keep in touch!

Kim

Cander06

No problem! Wenever you can get on NO pressure here! I try to jump on at least once a day if I can and respond to everyone that has addressed me.

Good job on "NO JUNK" that is a daily struggle for me too!

So... I guess well see on Friday the "weigh-in" day what or how we are doing... TTYL

Kim

 Hey all again...well I am still here---doing well with the "TE".  Terrified to eat to much fat, whatever works...well I am starting to work out on the Wii and i love it...the kids can't keep up!  I have my weigh in on Monday, dont think that there is much of a change...but my attitude is changing and that is all the difference. 

 Hi I brought alli on Sunday but wanted to read all I can before I get started.  I am excited to start.  I look forward to all mof the support I can get.   I hope in this process I can be of support to anyone who will be in need.   I want to lose 80 pounds.  with my short term goal set at 14lb pounds in one month.  I have gained the support of my husband who will follow the diet but not take the alli. so please if you need to talk send me a message and I will be there.

Looking forward to new me and a new you!

 Hi I brought Alli on 11/01/2008 I will start on Sunday 11/09/2008 I need a lot of support and I would appreciate any help i can get!  Good luck I want to lose 80lbs

 Hi welcome to the alli program, I am sure you will love it.

Ive been dieting for 30years, since i was a teenager and have tried all sorts of diets, never managing to stick to them as i was hungry or bored or it was simply too hard.

I love alli, I have only been on it for 3 weeks but have lost 10lb, but i feel so well, have more energy, have enjoyed satisfying meals and snacks so that i havent been hungry in between meals and therefore havent been tempted to binge, and best of all are the message boards to give and recieve support.I love having others share the journey with me especially as i know its going to be a long journey as i have over 50lbs to lose.

Good luck with your first week and log on often for a chat.

Carole

WOW! that is great news Carole!!!

10 lbs in 3 weeks is awesome! what are you doing? Obviously it is good stuff...are you eating the maximun amounts allowed are like me to scared to try??? Excercise??? I have lost 12 pounds in total since Sept 22nd. This is my second week on alli.

REMEMBER FRIDAY WEIGH IN LADIES.............. TOMMOROW is our day (cant wait!)

I really hope it's good news, cause I have really tried this week to be my best that I could be!

Kim