my alli anyone?

[Helene]

I started alli on 6/25. I've had 2 weigh-ins and so far I've gone down 12 lbs.

I'm careful to stick to < 15 fat gms/meal and I've had no serious TE's thus far. I little gurgling in the stomach, but nothing uncontrolable. Actually, not to sound gross, but for me it's helped to regulate my system, KWIM???

It helps me with modifying my behavior and keeping me aware of everything I put in my mouth. I also have felt less hungry & my cravings seem to be in check as well. At first I thought it was all in my head, but 16 days into it, I'm still not feeling the carb cravings as I typically had on past diet regimines.

Today I'll be put to the test as I have a picnic to attend. I still plan on taking the pills for lunch and dinner and I'm hoping to not cave into all the food that will be around me today!!

 

[kennancat]

I'm not taking Alli, but here's something I've wondered about with it - if you do cheat on your diet and eat a high-fat meal, what happens if you just don't take the pill with that meal? Do you still get the "treatment effects"?

 

[karynnix]

I'm not taking Alli, but here's something I've wondered about with it - if you do cheat on your diet and eat a high-fat meal, what happens if you just don't take the pill with that meal? Do you still get the "treatment effects"?

The information that I got on the message board at Alli said that the pills will stay in your system for 48-72 hours.

 

[Miz Diz]

I had it in my hands to buy when I was at Target and the checkout lady talked me out of it! After reading all of your posts, I want to try it!

So tell me.........
I'm on Nutrisystem right now. Have been for almost 4 weeks. I've lost 8 pounds, so I am averaging about 2 pounds per week. Would love to lose more! Most of the meals are 10 fat grams or less. The NS meals are less, but you do add stuff - like salad with dressing and protein, which I sometimes do 2% cheese. Will Alli work for me if my meals are about 10 grams of fat? And Nutrisystem is low calorie - about 1400 cals.

 

[DisneyAprilFool]

It will work no matter how many grams of fat you are taking- you just shouldn't take in too many grams or else you get the side effects.

It's not so much as a diet as a... supplement to your diet plan. So I'd go ahead with what you are doing and supplement with Alli.

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I had it in my hands to buy when I was at Target and the checkout lady talked me out of it! After reading all of your posts, I want to try it!

So tell me.........
I'm on Nutrisystem right now. Have been for almost 4 weeks. I've lost 8 pounds, so I am averaging about 2 pounds per week. Would love to lose more! Most of the meals are 10 fat grams or less. The NS meals are less, but you do add stuff - like salad with dressing and protein, which I sometimes do 2% cheese. Will Alli work for me if my meals are about 10 grams of fat? And Nutrisystem is low calorie - about 1400 cals.

I would go to the myalli website and speak to a nutritionist and let them know you are on Nutrisystem before you spend the money. Personally for me, I was on a low fat diet and tried alli with little to no results. I read the pamphlets that come in the starter kit and it said if you are already on a low-fat diet, alli probably won't work for you.

HTH!

 

[tbstein]

God Give Me The Strength To Dump The Rest Of My Dinner From The Olive Garden Plus The 1,000 Grams Of Fat That Comes With It So I Can't Eat More Of It!!! Need Some Encouraging Words Please!!!

Missy--did you start the program? I am just lagging about doing Alli. Doing the logging really helps with keeping track of fat grams. but if you enter what you plan on eating to see what it is, it can make a mess of it all if you don't stick to what you entered. My DH is positive about it. So, I may do it, although I will wait til this week is over at work. We are really busy now, and I work 14 out of the next 16 days. I have a DS starting college in the fall and have been trying to work a few extra days as often as I can.

Best of luck to all!

Wendy

 

[LOVEDISNEYLAND]

Missy--did you start the program? I am just lagging about doing Alli. Doing the logging really helps with keeping track of fat grams. but if you enter what you plan on eating to see what it is, it can make a mess of it all if you don't stick to what you entered. My DH is positive about it. So, I may do it, although I will wait til this week is over at work. We are really busy now, and I work 14 out of the next 16 days. I have a DS starting college in the fall and have been trying to work a few extra days as often as I can.

Best of luck to all!

Wendy

Yes I did, I started it last Saturday and did my weigh in this morning and have lost a total of 6 pounds. I highly encourage others to take because it really helps you to make better choices and it really works. I haven't really been logging what I eat and I think it's because I'm so affraid of having the treatment effects that I am very cautious of what I eat and how much I eat. I also pack my lunch everyday with at least 2 pieces of fruit (love my sweets) and then I set myself up to eat healthy and not have to go out and eat junk. As long as you follow the plan you will lose the weight. I am going to start going to Curves at least 2 days a week at first then I will up it to 3 maybe 4 but first I'll start with 2. I wish you luck and if you have anymore questions feel free to ask.

 

[eeyore45]

Thanks to everyone that comes and shares their experiences, AND to answer our questions...

I've started at sparkpeople.com which has a place to track my calories, fat,etc...

Mostly I keep to less than 15 g of fat at breakfast - but my 1T of peanut butter on toast is 16GRAMS!! So do I give up peanut butter, or do I try myalli?

Then, the whole stress eating factors in, and I sat down and ate a whole bag of real potato chips - which effectively sabotages my efforts!! Its humilating to know what you are doing is wrong, and to continue doing it!

I'm planning on getting myalli next week, but, I'm not sure still... back and forth! Sam's Club is selling the 150 capsule starter set for $66 - and from what I read at myalli website it sounds like if you do a low fat (under 15G of fat) you dont have to take a pill with each meal???

It still is so confusing (the whole package, being overweight, stressing, myalli etc)

 

[gower525]

I started taking Alli about 2 1/2 weeks ago. I have lost about 5 pounds! Like others have said, it is the threat of "bad things" that is making me stick to it. I have never had the will power before to say no to those tempting sweets and fried food. The only side effects I have had is when I have broken my diet. I ate a piece of fried chicken after being in the ER with DS all day and I went to the "Hot Chicken Festival" on the 4th. Both times gave me a crampy rumbly tummy - but no accidents or anything uncontrollable. My problem is that our Disney trip is in 2 weeks and we have the Dining Plan. I have been looking forward to the food for so long, that I think I am going to stop taking Alli 3-4 days before we go and start again when we get home. Do you think this is enough time to be safe?

 

[karynnix]

I would stop AT LEAST 4 days before you leave. The information on the website said that the Alli stays in your system for up to 72 hours.

I don't blame you at all for getting off of the Alli to enjoy Disney food. There is no reason to not enjoy every bite! You can start back on Alli when you get back.

Have fun!!

 

[tiggerlover]

Congratulations to all of you who are having success with Alli, I have really been enjoying reading about your progress.

I am curious, do they address what happens when you are at your weight goal and you stop using their product? Do you continue to eat the low fat way, but without the pills?

 

[Tigger1]

I new I could find the info here on the boards about alli. I think I might try it. From what I understand I need to keep off fats. I leave for Disney in 3 weeks. If I cut out most my fats will I not have side effects? I teach in the mornings and would hate to have an accident. How many pills per day? Will it weork if I take less per day?

 

[SharkyGoddess]

I started Alli about 2 weeks ago, haven't weighed yet, but I can tell a difference in how my clothes fit. Yay!

I did have "treatment effects" but it was my fault for not watching my fat content better, and it wasn't anything embarassing (trying to not get TMI). Honestly, I thought the amount of fat they allowed me per meal sounded a little high, the calories were right on target with what my GN suggested.

Good luck to everyone loosing weight!!!

 

[tbstein]

As long as you follow the plan you will lose the weight. I am going to start going to Curves at least 2 days a week at first then I will up it to 3 maybe 4 but first I'll start with 2. I wish you luck and if you have anymore questions feel free to ask.

Missy, I was wondering how it was going with the diet and such. Is it like WW? I have gawked at the book while shopping. I do watch my fats as a rule. High cholesterol and such. With the summer, it is easier to exercise outside with a ride or walk.

Thanks again!

Wendy

 

[Mermaid02]

I'm thinking about trying this- I really need a kickstart to weight loss. Something to encourage me to keep going.

Anymore losses anyone wants to share???

 

[Briarmom]

Hi all! I am new and tired of my weight. I signed up for WW online today and also bought Alli at Target. I'm ready to change!

That said, I'm scared of the Alli. I am worried about the possible sharting. Especially since we are doing a lot of travelling in the next few weeks including a 16 hour drive by myself and then a 28 hour train ride (and how am I going to eat at all on a train, much less eat well?!?!). Then I'm moving to Belgium and that's a long flight...and also I'm worried about high fat foods on the long flight.

Do you all take all 3 pills every day or just one or two?

Thanks!

 

[travlnman1]

Started Alli today. I'll keep you posted how it goes. I love hearing everyones experiences. Keep 'em coming.
Briarmom..moving to Belgium? When? WHere? I used to live in Brussels!
Enjoy Belgium but stay away from the frites if you're on Alli!!
PM me if you want to talk about your move to Belgium.

 

[LOVEDISNEYLAND]

Missy--did you start the program? I am just lagging about doing Alli. Doing the logging really helps with keeping track of fat grams. but if you enter what you plan on eating to see what it is, it can make a mess of it all if you don't stick to what you entered. My DH is positive about it. So, I may do it, although I will wait til this week is over at work. We are really busy now, and I work 14 out of the next 16 days. I have a DS starting college in the fall and have been trying to work a few extra days as often as I can.

Wendy

Wendy,
Yes I did start the program in June 30 and I have lost 8 pounds in 2 weeks and now on my 3rd. I didn't really log but I do pack my lunch and record what I'm going to eat the next day place it in my lunch box and that's what I eat for the day. so, I guess I do log but I just do it the night before instead of after every meal. I have been really GOOD about avoiding any kind of temtations. I did however have a sliver and I mean sliver of a piece if cake and had treatment effects about an hour later but it wasn't anything I couldn't control. My stomach just really hurt so needless to say I will NEVER EAT CAKE again for a long time which is fine because I don't really even like cake I just ate it because it was there and I sure did pay for it!!!! You just really have to watch what you eat and how much your eating because if you don't you will get the treatment effects. Let's just say that's enough to make me behave!! Good luck and let me know how your doing.

 

[karynnix]

Hi all! I am new and tired of my weight. I signed up for WW online today and also bought Alli at Target. I'm ready to change!

That said, I'm scared of the Alli. I am worried about the possible sharting. Especially since we are doing a lot of travelling in the next few weeks including a 16 hour drive by myself and then a 28 hour train ride (and how am I going to eat at all on a train, much less eat well?!?!). Then I'm moving to Belgium and that's a long flight...and also I'm worried about high fat foods on the long flight.

Do you all take all 3 pills every day or just one or two?

Thanks!

I would wait until you got settled to start the Alli. I just did vacation on Alli, and this is the first time that I have lost weight on vacation! I did eat badly for a few days, and certainly felt the effects. If you want to start now, just take low-fat food with you. I had a 23 hour car ride, and I took low-fat Pop-Tarts, bags of cereal and rice cakes. Eating out was hard, but I tried to stick to grilled chicken and salads.

You take one pill with each meal containing fat. For me, the treatment effects weren't so bad. Just some oil leakage. (TMI, I know!) If you are really commited, you won't have any trouble! Good luck!