It's not a stupid question, I just don't think there are very many people on this board who use Alli and are knowledgeable enough about its proper use to feel comfortable answering your question with a well-informed answer. There is an Alli sticky thread on the Does it Work category, perhaps post your question there? Even then it doesn't look like are a whole lot of people who use it consistently, but it could be worth a shot: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/does...s-work-11.html