Hi Sugar Shakers
 

I had taken Alli and it did help and I lost some weight. I just didn't take when I knew I would have too much fat.

The only bad affect it had on me was that my thyroid level went way down. I am on synthroid and have had a throidectomy. So if you have any thyroid problems, check with your Dr. It took about 5 months until my level came back up.

Sue:hug:

I don't think it was answered....what happens when you stop taking it?

Glitterducky, that's a good question.

Glitterducky and Janga,

Depending on the user the weight can creep back on. That is true no matter which method you use for weight loss. I use Alli under the care of a physician and see it like this. If I had a thyroid condition, I would take medication for it. If I was a diabetic, I would take insulin. How is it that weight should be any different? If something is working for someone, more power to them.

Well, I would say that once you stop taking Alli, it is hopefully because you have learned the healthy eating habits you need to maintain a healthy weight. So like with any diet, when you are done losing and are in maintenance, you just have to watch yourself and make sure you don't start gaining again. I don't understand where the confusion is about that.

I used Alli for 5 months and lost 4 pounds. I kept going up and down on it losing and gaining the same 5 pounds. But the stomach problems-it's not just anal leakage, if you don't eat the right combinations, it's also bloating, cramping and digestive problems.
Now it's been over a year since I used Alli, and I am still having stomach problems and anal leakage.

Hmmm, a year after stopping a drug and still having problems? Sounds like you should go to a doctor! I know I would!

Amen sister!

Losing and regaining the same four pounds? The plan is proven to work if it's followed. Taking the pill alone--nope it won't work. How many calories were you ingesting daily? How many fat grams daily? What was your exercise regimen? Side effects occur at least 90% + of the time because of going off plan.

With Alli, you can eat processed low fat products or high sugar/carb items and it'd have no effect. So you'd need to eat a low fat diet along with reasonable amount of calories.

I have taken both Xenical and Alli. Let me tell you NOT to eat anything high in fat and if you do be VERY NEAR a bathroom. Wow, not pretty. I only take it on the weekends occasionally, as I am a teacher and cannot use a restroom at a moments notice. Give it a try, but be very careful with what you eat. I did not have significant weight loss, but I only took it for awhile. I was too nervous to shat myself!! Ugh, sad but true!

Sounds interesting.

To clarify my previous post, I am not confused, just interested in weight management topics in general and participating in the forum and think that's a valid question with any weight loss aid, what happens when you quit taking it? :)

I have no opinion on Alli other than to be honest I have a generally unfavorable view of weight loss aids in pill form in general and nonprescription ones especially. I used to feel that Alli was probably one of the most effective concepts to be found in the drugstore because it didn't seem to be dangerous and addressed the issue of behavior modification.

But in some instances I've heard people say that they indeed modify their behavior with the drug to avoid the effects of overeating but that when they eat the proper diet that goes along with it, they take the pill and that absorbs some of the calories of the healthy meal.

I have that reservation about Xenical also, personally, just my opinion and not for the world trying to tell anyone else they shouldn't do what they want to do as I'm only interested in what I do. :)

For me, it's better to learn (and I'm still learning) how to eat the proper amounts of all the nutrients, including fat, which is essential to our bodies' functioning instead of having calories absorbed that I do eat.

But to each her own.

Quoting from my above post.

:D

...and if a frog had wings he wouldn't bump his *** everytime he hopped...sorry, couldn't resist:D

I don't understand this comment or its intent, Thighs be Gone.

never mind :)

Very well.

alli works, but you have to work too
 

i used alli last april for about a month alongside a low fat diet and 3-4days a week at the gym, attending water aerobics class/zumba classes... i lost 22lbs in about a month and a half on this plan in preparation for a vacation but as soon as i got home the weight came back and i feel this had something to do with not using alli after.

i feel like it really works when you use it with a low fat diet and exercise as an "extra push."

the side effects only show their ugly head if you stray from the plan, eat less than 15grams of fat per meal and you'll be in the clear...think that you can eat fatty foods and rely on a miracle pill and you'll regret it later. if anything, i love the idea that there are repercussions for straying, it keeps me on track and really kept me motivated.

i just bought another bottle and have started my diet. my goal is to lose 60lbs total by my birthday in november and with alli's help i believe it is possible.

wow! I will have to check this out!


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Hi everyone
I am looking for people who tried alli, in Michigan.
If it work, or did not work, your experience interest me. I am a french journalist making a report on alli, as it comes to France in few weeks. I really like to have a fair view about it.
So please if you know someone, who lose weight, are still on alli diet, or had problems with it. Let me know

Thank u all.

I was going to go buy Alli today, but after doing alot a research, I came across a site where people where saying that Alli caused them to have divaticulitis(sp?) and strokes, now I'm nervous, has anyone heard this or experienced this?

Hello, I am new to this site and hope it has a lot to offer me in terms of help and motivation. I was a little hesitant to try this product. I am gonna officially start taking the pills on 4/13. I wanna get in the habit of a low fat/calorie diet. I'll let everyone know how this works for me! YAY! :)

My two cents on Alli and all of the OTC products: Like most people reading this I have been dieting for many years and think about dieting and weight loss every single. Anyway, I have tried nearly all the OTC products and of course, most did nothing. Alli does work. But not to a great extent. If you use it regularly (I did not say daily) but regularly every time you eat a high fat meal (i.e. whenever you eat out) you will prevent about a pound a month from being gained. And there really is some relief that you can do something about the meal after the fact, even tho the orange oil you see in the toilet each time only represents about 100-150 calories. Yes, if you take alli during or right after a high fat meal, you may have leakage you cannot control within 12-36 hours. If you eat a high fat meal and are feeling brave (and maybe have some Depends on hand) take 2 alli pills with a high fat meal. Even more calories will be released (more orange oil in the toilet). If you are not eating what you feel is a high fat meal, don't take alli. What's the point? The only other OTC product I have had success with, and it is only minor, is SlimShots, which decrease the appetite somewhat. If you take two shots in the morning you will eat less during the day. DO NOT take alli and SlimShots in the same day, as it is couterproductive. Anyway, this is my 2 cents on dieting.. I have been trying to lose 30 pounds for ten years. I have gained and lost 10 pounds dozens of times, but I do feel like if I did not constantly think and worry about it I would be heavier than I am now. I have been approx. 30 pounds overweight for 10 years, but what if I had not worried and obsessed over it all this time? Surely it would be more now, and I find some success in that. Does anyone else ever feel this way?

I have to agree with a lot of the other women. One of the biggest motivators for me is the scare of slipping up, and experiencing "treatment effects". Especially because my family thinks its really fun to offer me really unhealthy food to see if I will cave. With the alli pills, I consider what my family offers, and then think about whether or not I want to be able to make it home with out any emergencies. That helps a lot.

I used Alli for a few months - it helped me lose weight, but I felt horrible. I combined it with WW, and since WW calculates points based on calories, fat and fiber, I don't think I was getting enough nutrients. I gave it up after 2 months and have still continued to lose.

But those side effects... I will say that after the first time I ate too much fat, my experience prevented me from EVER doing it again.

I love Alli! I took Alli back in July before I fell of the bandwagon. I took it AS DIRECTED (NEVER ate over my fat gram allowance) and combined it with doing Turbo Jam daily and lost 12 lbs in 3 weeks which is much more than I'd ever lost with restricting cals & exercise alone. I noticed a HUGE difference and plan on taking Alli again as soon as I get the money (it's a bit pricey for me). Oh, I should also say if you plan on taking it I'd be a good idea to start restricting your fat 3 days before starting the pills as anything you've eaten up to 72 hours before can cause a dreaded treatment effect ;) Just a warning.

I took Alli for about a week and a half after losing 22 lbs on my own watching calories and fat. They tell you not to exceed about 15 grams of fat per meal, but they DO NOT MENTION THAT YOU SHOULD BE EATING AT LEAST THAT. I was already averaging only 6-8 fat grams per meal and when I started the Alli, that was appearently not enough to sustain my body. Consequence: I STARTED LOSING MY HAIR!! Not a little, a lot. Handfuls, I developed very thin spots on the sides of my head in a matter of a week. Suspecting it was the pills I checked the website, Alli claims that hair loss is not a side effect, but others have reported the same problem. Appearently, the science behind it is that if you are not getting enough fat in your diet, your hair can switch from the normal growth phase to the resting phase, causing much more than average hair loss. You then have to wait several months for the growth stage to start back up. Well, it's been about three months and my hair is finally starting to fill in again. I stopped taking the pills when I noticed the effect, so I can't say whether or not they work for weight loss, but if u try them, be sure to get all of your required fats.

Alli
 

I started taking Alli when it first came out and it seemed to work. I took it with a regular diet and exercise plan and lost about 20 lbs. Then I got sick (NOT from the Alli) and gained all that back plus 25 more since. I am now ready to lose all that and more, and Alli is back on the plan.

I have had the Alli effect and have to say that it is not pleasant at all, but it is controllable with proper diet. If you have a lot of negative side effects you may want to rethink your diet plan. Alli is not a magic pill, and can only do do much without your helpl I am the first to admit that I love McD's french fries (I could leave the rest of their stuff) and you will pay for eating things like that. It does make you think before you put anything in your mouth however, and that is a strong motivator for me.

I tried Alli a while ago. I thought I was eating well, but if you forget to factor in your olive oil and vinegar dressing on your salad, you end up with ruined undergarments. Gross, but true.:mad:
I stopped because my stomach was really upset. I also don't think I was getting enough minerals and vitamins absorbed into my system. My hair got really dry, my nails were breaking, and I felt a general nausea.
I'm not a big believer in pills as it is, and I think the best way to get healthy is watching what you eat and getting (or staying) fit with exercise.

I recently started taking Alli to aid in my weight loss.I don't expect it to magically make all my fat disappear, but I'm hoping it will help me lose a little more weight than if I didn't use it.

will it work for me (please no judging)...
 

I have been taking Alli for 9 days now. For the first 6 I stayed within my weight watchers points range and exercised furiously (exercising comes easy to me). But on day 7 I lost it and ate 3 pieces of pizza, a cheeseburger and fries (ah!). And then yesterday I got through work behaving well but then ate 4 lean pockets when I got home! Obviously I need to work on this but did I blow the 1st 6? I mean lets face it, if I was good at controlling my eating, I wouldn't need Alli in the 1st place. By the way, the side effects are very gross as speculated.

Alli?
 

I first want to say I am sorry if this has already been posted somewhere on this forum topic... I looked through the posts and I couldn't seem to find one but I might not of looked far enough.
Anyways, I am curious if Alli really is as good as I hear? I do hear some bad effects with good outcomes though... Can I hear your opinion??


I am thinking about trying Alli out becuase I want to tame myself to eat less. I seem to like to eat. When I am bored I eat. When I am sad I eat. I just love to eat and food is really good! It doesn't effect me in ways it effects other women, but I am still young. (<- I don't want to know what happens when my metab. goes away!)

I don't know much about it... but to me, it just doesn't seem natural to take diet pills.

There is a sticky all about it right here in this thread...

What is a sticky? sorry :?:

In most forums, we have sticky's which are usually the first top posts in a forum. Also, if you search for 'alli' using the search box, the first link is the Alli Sticky.

So, Alli is the thing nowadays? I'm impressed that the FDA passed it here. I ordered it today (the starter kit (60) at Wal-Mart is 25.00 right now). When I receive it and start I will update if I can still find this thread.

I do well most days on my diet and exercise plan, but when I go off, I go waaay off, so this ought to be interesting. TTYall lata

Oh, and as a post-script, here's some history: I've tried many things, not all but many. I'm a sucker for a fad sometimes. I've been obese for a long time. I've tried Sensa, Weight Watchers, Atkins, Vegetarian menu, low carb, low fat... the all fruit detox (for quick weight loss... and gain when you're done), lemonade diet, all fluids (nothing like wanting to rip someone's face off at the end of the day!)... extreme calorie restriction, water pills, a few diet pills, appetite suppressants, oh yes and Stacker. I'm not saying all of these are useless, but I am an emotional eater, not so much effective using appetite suppressants if it's not hunger that gets me. That, and some of these are "fit into those jeans by next week" diets... and the list goes on... so, here we go!

oh yeah (yes me again!) I think it's recommended to get a good multivitamin with it because I'd bet it saps other nutrients with this blocking system....

Well the FDA is investigating Alli/Xenical/generic Orlistat due to liver damage. So it is passed but it is also under investigation.

alli thing
 

I saw that investigation... that would suck, and I wouldn't want that, but I'm hoping that that's not the case with PROPER use... but I still did order it. I also saw something about gallbladder issues, but hey, I don't have one. :^: