my alli anyone?

[karynnix]

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)

If you eat a meal with NO FAT, you can skip the pill for that meal. Jif makes a really good reduced fat peanut butter that tastes just as good. It's a little thicker, but if you microwave it for a few seconds, it spreads really easy.

I feel much more in control with Alli. Before, I was mindlessly eating and regreting everything that I ate! Now, I am conscious of everything that I put into my mouth and I feel good about that. Plus, the weight loss really helps! There are some great message boards on the website to answer a lot of your questions, as well.

Good luck with what you decide to do!

 

[mjtm610]

I started on Alli last monday. I should say in all fairness, I had an accident 3 years ago which as made me alot less active and alot more depressed...all which totals up to an additional 45 pounds!!!! There I said it.
I've tried WW, Jenny Craig, a nutritionist plan......I kept gaining and gaining. I would struggle to loose 3 pounds and before you knew it I was up 5.
Last week I broke down and started the alli. I've lost 6.4 pounds! I can't believe it. I eat what my family is eating---just less. And I cut down on the fats. I have to loose this weight. One of my daughters is having a baby and another one of my daughters just told us that she and her fiance are getting married in the spring at DWD. I won't look like this in pictures! I don't even feel like I'm me, if that makes any sense.
Lets keep each other posted on how we're doing
PS No red rivers...no stains....nada....I hope this continues

 

[PaulaSue]

Anymore updates?

I am on the fence about trying this. If it wasn't so pricy I would do it in a heartbeat. I hate to spend my Disney money

 

[UtahMama]

I'll be the little whispering voice in your ear...

"try it" ...

It works!

Ya gotta do the hard stuff like exercise and eat good. But this really does help!

 

[agentpleakley]

I broke down and bought it last week. I started taking it last Wednesday. I haven't noticed anything yet . . . even when I ate something fattening and I should have (I had 2 pieces of pizza on Saturday because I was too busy reading Harry Potter to get anything good for me). What does this mean? Shouldn't I have had some of the side effects?

My scheduled weigh day is Friday, so I haven't weighed yet ... so don't know about any results.

 

[PaulaSue]

I'll be the little whispering voice in your ear...

"try it" ...

It works!

Ya gotta do the hard stuff like exercise and eat good. But this really does help!

Darn I should have read this Before I went to Target. It was on sale to.

 

[Pugdog007]

I recommend it. I'm a yo-yo dieter (ugh can't believe I admitted that) and always plateau when I get within 15# or so of my goal. Since taking alli, I've lost continuously just 1 or 2# a week, but that feels great when I'm normally hitting a plateau at this stage.

 

[Mermaid02]

I am down 2 pounds since I started taking this on Saturday. I have had NO "treatment effects" either!

 

[Kay1]

I've been using it for almost a month and have lost about 10 pounds. I think that's a lot as it's a good percentage of my weight (which is 152 at Publix.) I've noticed some treatment effects but nothing bad enough to turn me away. It's definitely sped sped things up.

I spoke to my doctor before I started using it and told her I was worried about malnutrition but she shook her head and said it may help me control my weight over the summer vacation. I'm pretty darned happy so far!

 

[MA pigletfan]

i am so tempted to try this at this point. i am on WW, and for the past 10 weeks on it i have lost pretty much NOTHING..i am so flippen busy with this function, this wedding, shower..etc etc..that my diet is hurting bad..do you think Alli will be a helper for the remaining summer months???? i am also scared of the dreaded EFFECTS!!!

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

I've been on Alli for a week and a half. No major side effect, but no loss either. I've got about 30 to 35 pounds to lose, I've been eating well and keeping my fat with in range and even exercised and nothing. What am I doing wrong?
Can those of you who are having success give me some ideas of your menus? Do you follow the menus on the Alli site?

 

[nick262]

Hello all,

I just bought the Alli today. I will start it first thing Monday. I would start right away except we are going to DL this weekend and I am going to have one last "fling". Thank you all for all of you honesty and updates.

Jennifer

 

[trishamo3]

HELLO??????


I am sorry, but this is my first day taking the Alli and was wondering how everyone else is doing while on it? I have limited my fat intake but haven't done any extra exercises, just your typical daily household stuff, yard work, laundry,walking dogs...

I really have a problem swallowing large pills, so i am thankful that the Alli pill isn't large. But the Multi vitamin I need to take is huge, does anyone know of a smaller one and what brand is it?

Well, I really hope this pill helps motivate me to move more and eat less!!!

Good luck all,
Trisha

 

[agentpleakley]

I have been taking it for almost 2 weeks. Haven't lost anything yet. I did start to notice something this past Sunday ... not any bad side effects -- but at least enough I can tell that something is happening. (Never thought I would be so glad to go to the bathroom ). Hopefully - I will start seeing some results... I am also switching to more low carb as well as to low fat.

I have noticed that I have been ExTREMELY thirsty ... (more so than usual)... anyone else.

 

[SharkyGoddess]

I've been on it almost a month and hadn't weighed until 2 weeks ago, in those two weeks (meaning the week I weighed and then again 2 weeks after) I have lost 7 lbs with no excersizing except the usual house stuff too. I can "see" the difference in my weight loss in myself more than I can on the scale, if that makes sense. My mom has lost 30 lbs in just over a month, she excersizes daily though too so it will increase your weight loss. I'm very pleased with the results I see so far!

 

[2chinooks]

I just started on Monday and have not had any "treatment effects" but I am watching my diet! So far I have lost 2 pounds.

I have been taking Centrum liquid vitamins because I can't take those huge vitamins pills either.

 

[PaulaSue]

Well I did it and I am starting tomm.

Any ideas of what to take to a dessert party this weekend? I don't want to set myself up for trouble.

 

[2chinooks]

Well I did it and I am starting tomm.

Any ideas of what to take to a dessert party this weekend? I don't want to set myself up for trouble.

You could have a fruit salad, or angelfood cake with strawberries, or frozen yogurt...
I'm sure there are other things that are low in fat that I can't think of right now!

 

[SharkyGoddess]

Well I did it and I am starting tomm.

Any ideas of what to take to a dessert party this weekend? I don't want to set myself up for trouble.

Chocolate Coffee Trifle

• BAKER'S ONE BOWL BROWNIES, cut into 1/2 –inch cubes (use fat free recipie ~http://www.recipezaar.com/71653)
• 1 cup cooled brewed strong MAXWELL HOUSE coffee
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese fat free, softened
• 1 cup cold skim milk
• 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling fat free
• 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Free Whipped Topping
• 1 cup raspberries (optional)

PLACE brownies in shallow dish. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of coffee; toss lightly.

BEAT cream cheese and remaining coffee in large bowl until well blended. Add milk and beat. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min. Stir in whipped topping.

PLACE half of the brownies in 3-qt. serving bowl; top with half of the pudding mixture. Sprinkle with raspberries. Cover with layers of remaining brownies and pudding. Refrigerate 1 hour and serve.

 

[PaulaSue]

Thanks, the ideas sound Yummy! It is too hot to bake (It was 100 the last 2 days and I am scared to see how hot today) so I think I will run in for the fruit salad and maybe get some yogurt to make a combo for tonight.