Had anyone heard about the new weight loss aid alli? We are going to start carrying it at work on the 13th-15th which is how I learned of it. It definitely sounds interesting. It is the non-prescription version of orlistat (xenical?). Instead of the common 120mg, it is 60. What I appreciate is that the manufatctures don't claim that it is a miracle pill. They reiterate over and over that anyone who wants to take the pills needs to commit to eating a low-cal low-fat diet. It recommends no more than 15g of fat per meal to avoid "treatment effects" (read side-effects). Apparently it can help a person lose 50% more weight than with just dieting.
Doesn't sound too funky overall. The side-effects are gross but seem to be manageable. The key facts page say that it doesn't have a systemic effect which is great and you can stop taking it any time. I'm honestly considering taking it once the weight loss contest at work is over. I don't think that I will BUY it from work because I'm not sure I want any coworkers knowing I'm taking it. I don't want them to think that I took it during the contest, ya know? I want to win if possible but will not cheat to do it.
Has anyone ever taken orlistat or is taking it? I really want to get my diabetes under control and feel that weight loss is going to be the best way to do it, other than diet and exercise. If I can lost enough weight to lower my levels it would be worth it to bear any "treatment effects" should I slip up on a meal. If we already are committed to eating a low-cal, low -fat diet, why not boost it? :P I still need to talk it over with DH, he won't be too thrilled with the price but I think my health is completely worth it.
Missi