[katallan]

Originally Posted by pjbeau

I was wondering if anyone else has told someone they are taking Alli? I have only told my DH. There has been so much negative press, I don't need the stress of thinking people are judging me. That's why I'm so glad I can come here and share info and stories.

Well, I haven't told anyone other than you guys. When i went to the pharmacy to buy Alli, there were so many people holding the package and downing the product and the people who would buy it. I almost didn't buy it The look on their faces and the sudden silence when I picked up the box and went to buy was upsetting. I actually felt ashamed, like I was doing something wrong.

But I have gotten over that and here I am. Day 3. I can't wait to weigh on Thursday!

[DNR]

Hi,

This is the way I look at it . . . why should you feel embarrassed to buy a product that you feel will help you in your weight loss effort? You are the ONLY person who can decide if you are worth the effort to do something about your weight and you are the one who has to do all the hard work to accomplish your goal. Those people who see you buy it and make you feel embarrassed aren't going to do it for you. There are a lot of them who probably need to do something about their weight too and look down on people who have the guts to do something about it.

So, if there's something out there that helps you, then get it, use it and get on with your journey to better yourself. Those people will be the ones who come to you later and say, "have you lost weight - how did you do it?" Then you can be the one to choose whether or not you want to tell them how you did it.

We all need to put ourselves first for once and do what we need to do. Good luck in your journey!

DNR

[lek0414]

I bought the pill on Sunday and have already lost five pounds!! I didn't do any real dieting before Sunday so you'll be fine if you just go ahead and start!

[debalina]

After reading some of the posts about taking or not taking the pill - I decided to respond. I take the pill with every main meal, whether the meal has fat or not. I want that stuff in my system all the time. I haven't had any accidents with running to the bathroom, but I have notice the orange oil in almost every #2. I don't see that as a bad thing. I see it as a positive thing. That stuff isn't in me and I smile. I know, sicko.

My official Alli weigh in is Friday, even though I weighed myself Tuesday when I bought the scale. I'm curious to see if I lost anything.

Keep up the good work!

[mezmerize]

Fellow Alli Users do not let others get you down for using this tool to help you get on track to being one HEALTHY person.
I've told family/friends and their responds were ewww! One sister was upset because she's having a 4th July party and I won't be able to eat some of the food! OH MY!! How bad for her!!!
She asked why I didn't wait for a "good time" to start my "diet"!!! I clearly explained that a "good time" to start is when I was ready for my new lifestyle and there is always going to be a holiday, birthday,wedding and whatever else one celerbrates comming up so her idea of a good time would never be!!! Then she said you could have waited...I said and think how much weight I would have gained waiting til the 4th. That hit the spot and she moved on to something else.
So stick to your guns I think the nay sayers are pretty closed minded ppl and aren't will to let others find their own way. IMO

As for me I'm on my 3rd day and all is well still blocked up and peeing like crazy. I'm getting more than enough fiber/water so I'm not worried. I'm eating on plan. My weight in is tomorrow. I was up to 225 lastweek I'm hoping my ticker will ring true tomorrow. As far the oil that others have mentioned I've not noticed any.

[Betterra]

I have been on the pills for 12 days, and have lost 4 lbs. which is ok, since I was only losing about 1 or less lbs per week. I didn't expect alot of weight loss with it since I am already on a very low fat, low calerie diet and not losing much to begin with.

[StillTryin]

I can totally agree on the feeling bad for taking it. I keep mine at my office in my desk and carry the shuttle home to use for Dinner and Breakfast. My DH has never had weight issues, can eat whatever he wants and NOT gain an ounce...he is the type that actually want to gain like 30lbs (and he could use a few extra lbs, but not 30!) He just doesnt understand why I am always watching what I eat, or going on a diet. I am not "Fat" but I am over weight and I am VERY VERY VERY self conscious about my size. I find that at 160lbs I feel pretty confident and so that is my basic goal, to get there and STAY there. I would love for 160 to be my high weight and 155 to be my low. I hope Alli helps!
I have been taking it for 3 days now and the only thing I have noticed is that when I do go to the restroom (I am normally very constipated) that it is a different color, more orange, than the usual. But as long as I am going, I am not complaining. I havnt had any actual treatment effects. I am very careful at breakfast and lunch about my Fat intake, dinner is a little harder because that is the family meal, so I usually skip the gravy, mashed potatoes, ect...I focus more on the meat and greens with some low or non fat dressing. My family hasnt really noticed my change in eating habits so that is good, because quite frankly I am tired of answering to them as to why I am not eating this or that. Thanks for letting me ramble

[ThinGirl in FatBody]

Originally Posted by mezmerize

She asked why I didn't wait for a "good time" to start my "diet"!!! I clearly explained that a "good time" to start is when I was ready for my new lifestyle and there is always going to be a holiday, birthday,wedding and whatever else one celerbrates comming up so her idea of a good time would never be!!!

That's a great attitude!

[Lyds]

Originally Posted by mommyto3

Lyds-I haven't had any fatigue except for nights when I've gone to be too late...like last night. Since you've said this, I'll be more mindful of it and see if I notice fatigue that I can't otherwise account for. Good luck and have a great vacation!!

Thanks so much! I really appreciate you acknowledging my post.

Like I said, I will try it again after my vacation next week. Maybe it was a combination of starting Alli and other things going on in my life at the time. Who knows??? I am grasping at straws because I really want it to work for me.

I've lost 60 pounds but cannot for the life of me get off the last 20 I'd like to lose. Like I said, I do everything right, short of reducing my caloric intake below 1,200 calories a day. I don't think that would be good for me, though.

Anyway, that was a little off the subject.....Thanks again, Deborah for your kindness. I will try and have a great vacation!!

[debalina]

I signed up for the Fit Plan and I like how it keeps track of my calories and fat grams. So far I've eaten 726 calories and had 15 grams of fat and I just finished lunch. I need to eat 1800 calories and that's hard for me. Dinner tonight will be a small steak and some brown rice a roni. I am keeping track of my fat grams and this site helps a lot.

[katallan]

DNR - I know I shouldn't feel ashamed and usually don't but the way they were demeaning people who might take it was horrible!

Mezmerize - I loved this one! "Then she said you could have waited...I said and think how much weight I would have gained waiting til the 4th." I can never think that fast on my feet!

The main reason I haven't told my husband - He will sabatoge any attempt at a diet! So I have just been cooking healthy, having only one plate, and using the excuse "I have to have something to take for lunch tommorrow.".

We will see tomorrow if the hard work has paid off!

[pjbeau]

Hi, everyone!

Okay, day 6 for me and I’m doing fine…no TE.

Prinny – Hang in there, I think some people just take longer to adjust to the change in diet.

Umagurl – If you go ahead and start now, you won’t let yourself go for the junk for fear of TE.

Bobbiegene – I hope I don’t sound preachy here, just showing concern. Be careful eating the frozen meals too often, they have loads of sodium. I think a few days a week is fine, but I would be careful of using them everyday. I know they are easy, but there is always a price for easy.

Mez – I had the same problem as you for the first 4 days. My body is starting to adjust, but not normal yet. I’m glad you stood up to your sister. It’s amazing how much we can let loved ones affect our lives. We have a big July 4th camping trip planned. We camp with family and usually, we take turns with the meals. I have been planning on how I can still participate, yet stay on track. They all know I have been on a low-fat low-cal diet for awhile now, so I shouldn’t raise too many eyebrows if I decline a dish. Can you imagine TE while camping!

StillTryin – Welcome back! I have the same ideal weight loss window as you. We’ll get there…good luck!

PattiAnn – Bobbigene and I also started last Friday. It will be good to have support in our journey. I have been following the LAWL diet for several months now, which I am continuing while taking Alli. The caloric intake for Alli is definitely different than I have been doing. On Alli I should eat 1600 calories a day, but I am pretty adjusted to eating 1200. I’m not sure what I should do either.

Nikki – thanks for the info!

Katallan – You did a good thing for yourself, be proud. Did you know those people in the store? If not, or even if you did, who cares what they think.

DNR – good words, love it.

Lek0414 – WTG!

Betterra – I’ve been a slow loser too, so I haven’t been surprised that the scale isn’t moving yet. Slow and steady…

Debalina – Okay, I’ll admit it…I’m a scale-a-holic. I know it’s bad, but I can’t help myself…I weigh everyday. My DH hid my scale from me this past Spring, to make a point that I’m obsessed. Well, I know that already and he learned real quick what a bad idea that was when the horns grew out of my head.

Shout outs to ThinGirl, PsyDiva, YummyMummy77, tkt117, and whoever else I may have missed.

[Shayz]

I am absolutely amazed today! I stepped on the scale today even though my "official" weigh in isn't until Saturday and found that I had lost another 2lbs! That makes a total of 6lbs in less than 2 weeks!

[tkt117]

You know I think the embarrassment will ease once you start to see the results. It is kind of like buying tampons when you were a kid... I would always be so embarrassed... but now... so what!

I bought mine at Costco... and I wasn't the least bit embarrassed. (Of course I hadn't over thought it at that point and it wasn't on the 5:00 news telling people to wear dark clothes!)

At least I am doing something about my weight unlike the millions of others who have decided to pass judgement and give up on themselves!

Go Girls! BTW---- I am down another pound. That is a total of 5 pounds in 10 days. I'll take it!

Good Luck... and if you don't see an immediate drop hang in there. Some people take a while to show results.

[StillTryin]

Just a reminder to everyone, including myself! DRINK PLENTY of water while dieting and when it is hot, since plain ol' H2O (Water) will help your body rid itself of waste products (FAT)