Has anyone ever tried Alli?

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A friend told me that he lost 16lbs in 4 weeks and his SIL lost 69lbs since July. I was thinking about trying it...but, my question to everyone is: have you tried Alli and did it work for you?

What is the cost and what is the eating plan?

I don't want to waste $ if it doesn't work. (Please...no "you just need to diet/exercise" comments. I hear enough of that from my dr.)
 
I saw this is Walmart. I didn't think much about it, but I'd love to try it if it works..... anyone??????
 
I just found an article on MSBBC.com that says if you eat too much fat grams at a meal a common side effect is that you poop your pants. I'm RFLMAO....that might be what I need..something to scare me into eating right.

Still laughing....
 
You said not to say it, but diet and exercise are the way to go. And even with Alli youll still need to take this into account.

The facts are that it is an OTC version of Xenical. And it will make you soil yourself if you eat too much fat. Even on the mfg website they state that you should bring a change of clothes with you or wear dark pants if youre going to use it.

As far as exercise and diet go, "the Alli program involves a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet, regular walking and toning exercises, and behavioral changes. It comes with a companion book called Are You Losing It? Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind, along with other weight loss material and online support."

If you take Alli and follow a sensible low-fat diet and exercise, you will lose 50 percent more weight than you would with diet and exercise alone. Instead of losing 10 pounds, a person who takes Alli will lose 15 pounds.

"It's an exciting new tool and widely available, but to think this is the only thing or some magic quick fix is wrong," says Gary Foster, MD, director of the Center of Obesity Research and Education at Temple University in Philadelphia, who helped develop the Alli program. "For the same amount of effort [as with a traditional diet and exercise plans], you get 50 percent more weight loss. It makes it easier, not effortless," he tells WebMD.

"Alli is an add-on," says George Blackburn, MD, PhD, director of the Center for the Study of Nutrition Medicine at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. "You have to have a good lifestyle with diet and exercise."

GlaxoSmithKline even makes the point on its web site devoted to the drug that it "only works if you work" and that it is "not a miracle pill or a quick fix."

In the recommended Alli diet, one-third of the calories come from fat, one-third come from protein, and the final third comes from carbs.
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I know that is an element of it...I anticipate it to be..

I got the "lecture" yesterday at my checkup even though I've lost about 30lbs over the last 2 1/2 years.

I just basically want to know if anyone else had positive results from it...
 
I would definitely research this before taking it. I guess you would lose weight this way but if you have to cut out the fat anyway I think the induced diarrhea would be the same as taking a laxative to lose weight. Besides blocking fat you are also blocking certain fat soluble vitamins.
This drug just seems so unhealthy and faddish to me. I am amazed what the FDA will approve if it is from one of the pharmaceutical companies. Now if this was a natural supplement they would pull it off the market so fast.... it's all about money.
 
Anyone who struggles with weight ( myself included ), wants a quick fix.. There are plenty of those out there. Diets, pills, drinks, etc. sure they all work and you can drop weight fast. The problem there lies when you stop. The weight will always come back on. No one wants to hear "diet and exercise", but it really is the only way to lose weight and stay healthy. It took me a long time to realize this and after I did, it was easy. I think weight loss has to start in the mind. You have to be determined that you are going to do it.
Seriously, there are so many small things you can do that will make a huge difference -

Drink more water. If you don't like it try flavoring it with a bit of lemon and splenda.
Switch from regular cola to diet.
Take the stairs at work
Instead of vulturing( that’s what we call them - parking lot vultures ) for a parking spot, park at the end of the lot and walk.
Take a walk around the block on your break at work.
Walk every evening.
And there are so many more things, these are just a few that I have done that have worked for me.
Once I set my mind to it, and started small, I started to see changes. Once that started happening, I wanted to do more to progress it along.

Once you start exercising, your body begins to need it and you feel bad if you don’t. ( at least I do )

Good luck in whatever you chose. It is a long journey, but worth it in the end.

Plus you will be more satisfied knowing that you did it the right way and you have a smaller chance of the weight coming back, because along the way you have changed your lifestyle.

Don’t beat yourself up if you have cake or eat too much. We all have those days. And sometimes you have to allow yourself the sweets, or whatever your weakness is to keep you going.

And remember not everyone is a size 2. Society teaches us that but it is not true. Learn your body and what weight and size works best for you.
 
You're going to think I'm nuts, but this is what works for me.
Diet, yes
Exercise, definitely
One day a week (the same day every week) go off the diet. Eat the double cheeseburger and chocolate shake, eat until you can't eat any more. Your body will respond by keeping your metabolism up and your cravings will be satiated.
 
I get the feeling that the answer is no. Considering no one said yes to te initial question. Plus I think all the posters suggested that diet and exercise are the way to go as opposed to pills. Sorry if Im misrepresenting anyone here.
 
no, it appears you will crap your guts out.
 
Yuck! I changed my mind! (better then my drawers!!! LOL!!!)))
 
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