my alli anyone?

[nhlfan03]

I started using my alli about a month ago and have lost about 10 lbs. Could I have done it without this product? Probably. I don't think of it as a panacea, just as a tool. I've only experienced one unpleasant mishap, and it wasn't the end of the world. What I use it for is to keep on track. I know what the consequences are if I do screw up. I don't think of this as anything but a springboard to a longer-term strategy. At most, I doubt I will use this product for more than 60 days.

 

[Rachie0507]

I read through this whole thread yesterday and haven't stopped thinking about it since. I hadn't even considered using Alli prior to this because of the negative side effects it can cause. After reading this thread and venturing over to the Alli message boards a bit, I've decided to try this. I just ordered my starter kit online. I'm in a pretty desperate place right now, weight loss wise, so I'm hoping this will be the "something different" I need. I'll try to check back here in a couple weeks with an update

 

[2chinooks]

I've been using Alli for 10 days and I've lost 4 pounds. It's a good start- I have about 40 more to go.

I haven't had any problems at all with "treatment effects" but I'm so careful with my food choices. My hubby is going to do it with me starting next week so hopefully we can stick with it!

 

[PaulaSue]

BTW, for those who have had treatment effects, how long does it take to happen? I had 2 slices of pizza today and I am worried it wasn't a good thing...Just wondering when I will know if I am in the clear.

 

[karynnix]

BTW, for those who have had treatment effects, how long does it take to happen? I had 2 slices of pizza today and I am worried it wasn't a good thing...Just wondering when I will know if I am in the clear.

It takes my body a few days for treatment effects. I can eat something bad on Saturday and have TE on Monday.

 

[Radiogoddess8]

I have been contemplating Alli for about 4 mos. Talked to my doc. Bought the big Alli book to read prior. Took the on line ready test over 2 mos ago. At that time I was not ready. So I put it on the back burner. Decided to Quit smoking 3 mos ago and so now I am ready to exercise. Last week I took the "on line ready" test again and this time I was ready.

I ate relatively low fat beginning about a week ago, (I have been on and off for the last 2 mos for wicked High Cholesterol @ 210 now down to 160 thanks to Zetia)

I started the Alli pill this morning; About 20 minutes after I ate and took my 1st Alli pill I felt some gurgleling and had a "normal effect experience" (That's what I am calling it..lol ...skip the graphics)

I was very afraid, still am to a certain extent, so I stayed home all day. The funny thing is it seems like those who are posting TE eithor have normally had productive digestive systems with normal regularity or just slip up with the diet. And of course there are those that just have to test the 15g + theory.

Everyone's body is going to be different. I have NOT been regular since birth. Throw a multi w/ iron intohe mix and forget it! I am in agony. I finally had to take zelnorm about 2 and 1/2 years ago before I had my first child just to correct the IBS w/const. So I am hoping that the irregularity works to my advantage.

Alot of people say that they probably could have lost the weight without using the Alli. But I look at it like this; Alli is my safety net for me to prevent me from overeating, experiencing undesired TE and I plan to use that factor to my advantage in keeping me on the straight and arrow.

People who aren't ready probably shouldn't use this product. I mean they are going to have a "Party in their pants". There's no way around it. if your not ready just wait. Do it when you are.

I just hope I feel this way about the "surrendering" of my eating habits 3 weeks from now when I hear the benefits of the product should really kick in.

I am doing the "on line journal" and logging thing. I think that will also help me especially after the weekend when I have to go back to working from 9am to 10pm. The Days are long and sometimes I make bad food choices. So I can't afford the TE at work because I am the Director of a school and I teach for 4 hour lots on the side. So I have to focus and take everything one meal at a time.

The Big Alli book is really great. It really explains the phases of the program. I found it for alot less money at Walmart. So Far, I had only read negative blogs. And heard negative. This dis forum and reading it was the first positives I heard except from my pharmacist. She has been on it for a couple of weeks with minimal TE because she is following her plan like religion after a slip up that caused a bad TE episode. So she learned her lesson after the first few days from giving in to temptation.

Good luck to all of you and any positive feedback as far as what I may/can expect would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks for reading...best of luck to all

So far....Alli has my thumbs up.

 

[mjtm610]

I have been on the alli for 3 weeks now. I am also following the diet plan. The only TE I've had have been when I deliberately went off the diet. I wanted to know what my body would do if I cheated,,,,but I wanted to do it at home. The TE was not the explosion I keep hearing about---but it was not comfortable. Now I know how my body reacts and I know I have to stick to the diet.
So far I have had results. I'm not loosing lots....but I'm loosing. That's all I want! Sure it would be nice to loose 40 pounds by morning....but I want to keep it off.
Don't be scared off. Take the alli, stick to the diet, and you'll loose too.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

I started yesterday. I have been doing Weight Watchers since January and have lost 15+ pounds. Lately the weight is lingering and more stubborn despite my WW efforts, so I thought Alli might give me the boost I need and also help me to stay on track, for fear of those TEs. Since I am used to WW I figured I could pretty easily tweak my current plan to work with the Alli pill.

I am very nervous about TEs but it looks like most of you are saying they are not much of an issue unless you eat a hight fat meal- so I should be able to manage that with no problem. I am hoping just to use Alli to get me over this platteau I am experiencing. And then just resume WW alone to maintain my weight.

I will post on how things are going in a few days.

Quick question: They say not to eat foods with more than 30% calories from fat. My favorite treat on WW is a Dove chocolate bar: it has 12 grams of fat and far more than 30% come from fat. It is only 4 points on WW but I am afraid the % of fat may cause problems on my digestive system. Anyone know if this is safe?

 

[PaulaSue]

2 1/2 week update, I lost 4 pounds total with everything I have been doing.

 

[smfritz03]

I bought Alli yesterday and discovered this board this morning. Today will be day one~I'm excited and scared but more motivated then EVER!!!

Will keep you posted on the lose!!

 

[TenThousandVolts]

I have been on for 5 days- no treatment effects yet. I have been eating pretty very low fat- and taking Alli with my meals that have between 4 and 15 grams of fat. I skip the pill my meal is under 4 grams. Is this a bad idea? It says in the literature: take with meals that contain fat. Should I be taking it even with those VERY low fat meals?

 

[smfritz03]

1.4 lbs down after one day!!!!

Im eating AND exercising!!

 

[SharkyGoddess]

I have been on for 5 days- no treatment effects yet. I have been eating pretty very low fat- and taking Alli with my meals that have between 4 and 15 grams of fat. I skip the pill my meal is under 4 grams. Is this a bad idea? It says in the literature: take with meals that contain fat. Should I be taking it even with those VERY low fat meals?

This question was asked on the Alli message board and the answers given said if the fat grams were half (or less than) of your allowed amount to not take the pill. This is what I and my mother have been doing and both of us are loosing steadily.

 

[PaulaSue]

Thanks for the info, I keep forgetting to do that message board. Wonder if I can even find my starter info.

 

[ejkjmom]

Just curious...how many of you consulted with a doctor before going on alli, and what did they say???? I have really been wanting to try this, but am a little cautious about it!!!!

 

[Pugdog007]

Just curious...how many of you consulted with a doctor before going on alli, and what did they say???? I have really been wanting to try this, but am a little cautious about it!!!!

While I didn't consult with my "official" dr, I consulted my "unofficial" dr (my DBF is an internal medicine dr) and he says it's safe to use as directed.

 

[monte]

I started the Alli pill on Wednesday and boy have I had (shhh....gas) and cramps! I better loose a few pounds to make this worth it, lol. I'm hoping this will jump start my weight loss program since I've been stuck for a few months. I'm doing the full marathon in January and hope to loose about 15 pds. by then. Good luck gang!
If you join the message board on myalli.com post your name that you're using, so that we know who is who. My name there is Disney08.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

It has been a week, no treatment effects at all really, although I have gotten mild heartburn when taking the Alli- I don't know if that is related- I didn't see that listed as a side effect. Unfortunately, I haven't seen much effect as far as my weight goes (about 1 pound lost this week). I will continue until the bottle is gone and then evaluate if I will continue. The bottle should last me at least a month- as I only eat meals with 7+ or grams of fat once a day or less. I have been very strict with my WW points and I am hoping Alli will push me off this platteau- Please- Alli- work your magic on me!

 

[PooohBear]

I started the Alli pill on Wednesday and boy have I had (shhh....gas) and cramps! I better loose a few pounds to make this worth it, lol. I'm hoping this will jump start my weight loss program since I've been stuck for a few months. I'm doing the full marathon in January and hope to loose about 15 pds. by then. Good luck gang!
If you join the message board on myalli.com post your name that you're using, so that we know who is who. My name there is Disney08.

I have been on Alli for 3 weeks, the first couple of weeks I had quite a bit of gas but it seems so much better this week !! I was thinking that maybe my body just had to get used to it

Anyway, this stuff has been working for me !! 8 pounds gone so far

I take the pill 3 times a day even if my meal only contains a little bit of fat

 

[monte]

You're probably right, I just have to give it time. I'm anxious to see/feel results.

I have been on Alli for 3 weeks, the first couple of weeks I had quite a bit of gas but it seems so much better this week !! I was thinking that maybe my body just had to get used to it

Anyway, this stuff has been working for me !! 8 pounds gone so far

I take the pill 3 times a day even if my meal only contains a little bit of fat