Alli for Weight Loss

I haven't tried it. I was tempted to, but then I heard you have to be near a bathroom because if you eat any fat, it goes right thru you. needless to say.......

I have no advice, sorry, but i'd like to know what others think that have tried it.

It has helped me - but you do have to believe the warnings - if you cheat - bad things WILL happen. If you keep your fat intake to less than 30% - you will likely not have the "bad side effects" - they have only happened to me when I've cheated. I've lost about 15lbs in the last 4 months (baby weight) and I really think it has helped me - and I like that it is FDA approved. I say give it a shot - but know that if you do cheat - you will pay!

Have your tried Weight Watchers. It's permanent. You learn how to eat and become aware of your eating habits. Alli, like others may jump start your weight loss, but won't stop you from putting back on if you lose weight. You can do WW on line or by classes. It really works. A lifetime member for 4 years.

OMG!!! lets just say It did not work for me. I could not get past the horrible side effects. The "oily discharge" was terrible and I had no controll over when it decided to cause problems for me.

I stopped using it after about 2 weeks I could not stand it plus it made me smell funny... I would have to wear a pad to prevent accidents and leaks and I ate a reasonably lower fat diet on it. I would never use it again

A. J

Actually in reading one of your other responses and hearing about the side effects, the side effects of this non-prescription medication sound a lot like the side effects of a prescription medication I took for some time to help lower my cholesterol and lose weight. Alli works to get rid of excess fat one ingests. One horrible side effect is oily discharge. The discharge takes place even when you have to "pass gas". The first time I innocently did this without knowing about what would happen to my body, I was (thank God), at home and able to change clothes. I was taking a medication called Xenical which is similar to Alli in what it is supposed to do...that is remove unwanted, consumed fat from your body so your body does not absorb it. Unfortunately some other side effects were dry skin, dry hair and brittle nails. Because our bodies need some fats in them to keep these parts nourished, the medication was removing all the fat I was consuming...thus the dryness. Oily stool is another side effect (of Xenical and also of Alli) and I'm not talking just a little oil. I'm talking leaving a ring of orange oil in the toilet bowl and splashing up along the sides. Thus if you're visiting a friend or at a restaurant and have to use a bathroom other than your own, you will leave your mark! I had to constantly use toilet bowl cleaner to keep my commode halfway decent looking and I am not mincing words here. The side effects of Alli might not be as bad as it is not a prescription, but I assure you, it works the same way that the Xenical did. Aside from the side effects, the results were AWESOME! I lost the weight and my cholesterol came down to a normal level, BUT...once I stopped the medication, and continued my normal eating habits, my weight returned...and I am now heavier than I was than before I had begun the medication. I am now eating better and losing weight the old fashioned way...change of eating habits and exercise. I've cut out all sugar, potatoes (oh how I miss them), processed foods, fried foods, cut way down on carbs and don't eat ANYTHING after 8 pm. I also have cut out all caffeine products. I have been doing this now Since Feb, 2008 and have lost 8 pounds. Slow going, but steady. Controlling portion sizes is also important. I also am not eating any chips at all and when my husband eats a burger, I do too, but leave off the bread, chips and fries! Good luck and hang in there...I too am about 40-45 pounds overweight. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

I have not personally tried it for the pure and simple fact of all the side effects. It just doesn't seem healthy to me. I've been using Arbonne's weight loss program with great results and all their products are pure, safe and beneficial. You have to find what is going to work for you but if you are interested in learning more about Arbonne's weight loss products, feel free to email me from my website www.foravibrantlife.myarbonne.com. I'd be happy to answer any questions. I wish you all the best!

S.,
I am a 41 year old nurse and have used Alli for 3 months now. I also used the double strength of this medicine called Xenical about 4 years old after I had my son to lose weight. This product does work very well but....there are drawbacks. 1. You will have a very oily stool and it stinks and sticks to the inside of your toilet stool. 2. It give you non painful gas and you will need to be near a bathroom in order to flatulate or you will need to change/throw away your underwear (because it will not come out of your clothes). 3. YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE A DAILY VITAMIN preferably at night. This is VERY important that you do this because it will rob your body of all vitamins and mineral's and of ANY RX's you take on a daily basis and after a while your body will get run down.
I do not take it with every meal now so it is not as bad as it was. I do advise that you get a check up before you start any diet. Hope this helps.

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Hi S.,
I haven't tried it but if you do let me know how it works. I have about 45 to lose myself!

Hi S.,

I started Alli back in September to lose the baby weight and I lost over 23lbs. I couldn't afford at the time to buy a lot of clothes so I went off it for 3 weeks and I DID NOT gain the weight back. I just kept eating like I had before. I'm back on it now to keep me motivated on losing those last 5-10lbs, but I'm very happy with it. Only once did I ever get a treatment affect, very near Thanksgiving. As long as you are dedicated and only eat the amount of fat grams you're supposed to, you won't have problems. I don't have gas issues or oily discharges or anything because I don't cheat. I've started working out every other day too. I'm extremely happy. I'm smaller now than when I had my daughter 8 years ago! Also, SamsClub has Alli in 190ct bottles for about $60, which is a better deal than other places. It also helps to look at fast food places you eat at normally and see their nutrition chart so you know what you can eat where. That way, if you do have to pick up something quick, you won't mess up your diet! Good luck!

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I just thought I would put my 2 cents in. I decided to join Weight Watchers and take Alli. I have lost 20 pounds in 12 weeks and I am very happy and plan on taking it until all my weight comes off. If you eat too much fat, you will have the negative side effects, but it teaches you to eat less fat and therefore lose more weight.

I'm 33 yr old mom of 2 , from C-section and the battle has been very tough . I just started using Alli, for abou 1 week. I do notice the oil discharge however I have already loss 2pounds, I'm trying to work out a little as well. I will keep you posted.