actually, I've been off caffeine for about 5 years... it's just not a good idea for me. :dizzy:

yeah, mine happened about that time too. I'm going to stay super-hydraged today and see what happens.

I'm also having a hard time fitting 19 grams of fat into a meal. I've been eating low-fat for about a month now, and find it hard to go back.

TxBrittney...as expensive as Alli is, and with the TEs you can get if you have an off meal. I would say that if you are already on a lowfat plan and are able to follow it...you wouldnt need Alli. You arent even supposed to take if if you are well below your set fat goal which 6 grams would be. Generally if I know my meal is less than 9g of fat I dont take it.

It says right in the literature that Alli is not for very low fat plans. I would say 18 g of fat a day constitute very low fat plans.

~melissa

Okay first official Alli weigh in...drum roll please.....down 4.2 lbs!!! Considering last weekend I'm SO SO SO happy with that!!!

~melissa

WOW that is super Melissa!!!! Congrats!

:carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::c arrot::carrot::carrot:

Way to go!

Hun.e.b! Yay for you, way to go!!

Guess what - I have another headache. Just the same as the others, dull throb behind my eyes/forehead, started after lunch. :(

Thats really odd thingirl. Can you tell us what you've been having for lunch lately.

Thingirl...that sounds like a sinus headache to me.

Hi Alli Friends!

I have been lurking for two weeks.
I have been doing the Alli Pills for two weeks.
I have been logging my food intake and making substantial changes for two weeks.

I just barely registered with 3fatchicks (whose site I love) to post on this forum thread! LOL! :carrot: Why I waited 2 weeks, I don't know.


Well, some info on me.
I weighed 265 in December of 2006 when I lived in Guatemala. That changed.
Not sure what my exact weight is right now or what it skyrocketed too.
I estimated 285 maybe higher. Last week, at Ikea, I weighed on one of their cheap dial scales. I think it was 280. There was so many people passing by, I was embarrassed.

The really neat NSV's for me since starting Alli.
1- I was consuming 3600 calories on a "good" day and didn't know it, until now.
I have now reduced that to an average of 2200 calories. I know its not the 1800 calorie goal. But, I am not worried. I have an 15 month old daughter who can keep me busy enough to burn those calories daily!

2-For the first time in my 36 years, I am not seeking a quick fix. Sure, help from Alli. But, nothing fad. I love using the fitday.com and seeking to get my fiber and my protein and my carbs and fats all balanced. It is so cool.

3-I consume fruits and vegetables with pleasure.

4-I only drink about 20 ounces of soda (usually diet) vs the 40-100 + ounces. Pepsi was a big thing for me. Now I actually drink 80 oz of water per day. OMG.

Last Year, I weighed 345 lbs. Prior to that, I think I reached 380+. I have been working on weight issues for a while.

But, this is the next step. The organization of knowledge, support of Alli, like minded Forum Friends, Exercise and a refinement of my eating habits into an total goal of well being and feeling good.

Beyond wanting to weight 175, I want to feel energetic and healthy and have lifes bounce. KWIM?

Long post, but I wanted to say hi and introduce myself.
Jennifer

Great story Jennifer...sounds to me like you are doing GREAT!! Such fantastic life changes you've made to be that fit healthy you! I have no doubts that you are going to reach that goal! How did you lose the first 100lbs? Keep up the good work!! Its so great to get to know you!!

Welcome Jennifer!
 

It's great to have you join our little group! Most of us have been on Alli pretty much since it came out. I started the week after and have lost about 2 pounds a week. I was already following a lower fat diet for 2 or 3 weeks before adding Alli. I don't know if it's making a huge difference in how much weight I'm losing, but I know that it keeps me honest and thinking about what I'm swallowing!

I never had problems with headaches, at least not that I really noticed. I haven't had any bad TEs, a couple of times it seemed like maybe it was hitting me harder than usual, but I never had a mad dash for the bathroom. Sometimes I have the opposite problem, which some other people on the boards have reported. Guess it just depends. I was really worried about TEs the first couple of weeks, I was almost afraid to go to work! But now it's just something that I take with lunch and dinner (breakfast never has enough fat in it) and I pretty much don't even have to debate with myself. I just don't eat it if it's too high in fat. If I don't have a taste, I don't miss it. If I have a taste, I want more!!!

So good luck with your weight loss plans. We'll be here cheering you all the way.

Whole wheat tortilla wrap, filled with grilled chicken & peppers, salsa & low fat cheddar & a piece of fruit, usually a peach.

This is a different kind of headache for me, I don't usually have headaches at all, I can't remember the last time I had one (before Alli)

nice job! :carrot:

Thingirl, I have had several major headaches the same as you described the first week of taking Alli. I have not had any this week.