Moms Who Have or Haven't Tried Alli

Hi H.,

I always been overweight, and had my second child 5 months ago. I found a website called, Sparkpeople.com; because I'm still bfeeding I was directed to the babyfit.com. Both websites are great, they are totally free and based on your info, they will give you how much calories, carbs, fat you should be eating to be able to loose weight. You can keep a food journal, track your goals, and they have the message boards..so far I lost 4.5lbs, 1 lb a week. I just love both sites and I highly recommend them. I struggle with my weight my whole life, and I think I finally found a "diet", and the motivation I need there. Check it out. Hopefully you will like it.
Good Luck!

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2000 calories sounds like a lot of calories. In order to lose a pound of fat you need to cut out 3500 calories a week (or burn those a day) for example if you are 190 pounds and 5' 5" and your sedentary (or doing minimal exercise) then you need 2048 calories a day to MAINTAIN your weight. You need to consume 3500 less than that a WEEK (not a day) in order to lose a pound of weight a week. That's 500 calories a day. So if you are the person above then you need to exercise 500 calories a day. This same person burns about 98 calories a mile. That means you would need to walk (at a speed of 2.5mph) for 5 miles or so to burn those calories. OR you can cut back your calories by 300 a day and then walk two miles! So find out how many calories you need a day to maintain and then try to cut out or burn 500 a day to drop a pound a week.

Hope this helps. I know how hard it is to lose weight. I am struggling too but calories in calories out work. IF it doesn't work then you might have other problems (hormone or thyroid imbalances). If I do this it works. If I don't it doesn't simple and FREE!! No pills to pay for and no emergency trips to the potty. LOL!!

Best wishes,
M.

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I would love to know whether anyone had success as well.

I have not tried Alli but heard it works with healthy diet and exercise.

I too, have had problems with my weight. I have found that Weight Watchers has been the best way to lose the weight and keep it off. They have a wonderful support system and its very healthy. My mother joined Weight Watchers 8 years ago and has kept it off ever since.

Hi H.,

I do not personally know anyone who's tried Alli; however, I haven't heard other people speak highly of it on account of bathroom issues and such.

I do have a suggestion that I can share more information with you about, and, from what I hear, it's much more cost effective than most any other 'diet' (including Alli.)
It's completely nutritionally-based, safe, healthy, and simple -- best of all, people are having great results and keeping the weight off.
It's called "Slimplicity". It's not sold through stores or ads because it also comes with personalized support and help, but I'd be happy to share more about it with you.

I want to add that I feel for you and depression issues, been there. What we eat can affect our hormones that then can cause or exacerbate depression -- this might address some of these issues as well.

I wish you the best with whatever works for you!

H., I have not tried Alli. I have been using Herbalife. This is an all natural health and wellness program. I am a 38 year old mother of two daughters 10 and 8.In 13weeks I have lost 12 pounds and an inch and a half of my hips. I have never felt better. My energy level is off the charts. They also have weight loss coaches to help you along the way. H. if you are serious about losing weight contact me

H.,

Honestly i've tryed alli and it seems to make you more "regular" if ya know what i mean as far as going to the bathroom, but i never saw the pounds come off, but also i wasn't on a strict diet or exercise plan so that may be why!
As far as your depression and losing weight, i went through a similar thing with not having the baby and still gained weight as if i were pregnant! Eventually it came off and i'm sure yours will too and god will bless you with a little one soon!

I have not tried Alli, but we did just get a Wii and got the Wii Fit package with it, and I just love it! It includes yoga exercises, strength training, aerobics, and games too! my husband was dead set against using the Wii Fit program, but he tried it last night and was on it for 2 hours, playing the skiing games (he is overweight and has high blood pressure, and I have always encouraged him to eat healthy and exercise, but he has to be the one to decide to do this for himself) - our kids love it too - it is a great way to get the whole family to enjoy exercise! You can put together an interactive weight loss plan with it as well. Anyway - I wish you the best - feel free to contact me with any questions :)

-T.
http://MamaWorksFromHome.NET
http://FamilyBenefitsLive.com

My sister has used it and says it works, but stay close to the bathroom. I have bought it and have used it but forget to take it, so I would not be a good person to judge on losing wieght with it. But we I have taken it, I kept to their food guidelines, % of fat in meals, (I kept my old weightwatcher guidelines in mind) and did not have a problem with needing the bathroom. I suspect my sister still ate high fat content foods and that is why she had a different reaction.

I haven't heard of the Alli diet, but would consider talking to the dr. about it.

I would invest in a pedometer. I was told by a couple of doctors to go for 10,000 steps a day. When I've done that, I've lost weight. I've also noticed that if I add a salad (even just a side-salad) to lunch and dinner that that helps. Of course, drink 8 glasses of water a day...keep the soda's and snacks to a minimum unless "reasonably healthy" (like an apple or banana or something).

I saw in a magazine lately someone who lost a lot of weight by having things like "lean cuisine" or "weight watcher" meals for most to all meals with salads, and also had protein bars or something.

Just a few thoughts...for what it's worth...

I don't have any advice for you but I did want to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. I lost my son in May and I know how the heartache and depression can effect everypart of your life. ::Hugs::

A lady here at work did try the Alli, and had numerous accidents before she stopped it.

Give the Zone diet a try. You can get the tapes at the library to listen to, since I'll bet you're too busy to sit and read alot. I know I never do! The website is good too for info on how to start quickly... www.drsears.com
If you follow it strictly, the weight will just fall off and quickly; if you're a little easy going you will still lose weight, just not as fast. Best thing is the extra energy you get when you follow it.

Good luck!

I haven't tried it, but I did try Weight Watchers once. How much water are you drinking a day? While in Weight Watchers, I was told to take your pounds in weight then divide that by half and that gives you the amount of ounces of water you should drink per day.

What kept the weight off at that time was flushing myself with several glasses of water after supper, the heaviest meal each day. I noticed that the scale did not go up then. Of course, I should practice what I preach. Looks like you have two choices -- Fast 90 yard dashes (BMs) with Alli or peeing your head off. I would choose the second one. Who wants to be a Poopy Girl? Keep us posted.

We coach a clinically proven, science based weight management system that has been very effective for everyone who is serious about changing their body composition. I can forward an on line link for you to check out the system and accountability if you are interested. I am not crazy about the side affects of Alli and don't feel it is a long term fix. Our system is taught to last a lifetime.
We wish you the best!
J.

Good Morning H.,
I haven't tried Alli but I have talked with my Dr. and she said it is a good pill for diet but be sure and be close to a bathroom as you get the scoots real bad. I already have an irritable bowel so I am not going to take it. I too am overweight but try extra hard to get the pounds off because the older a preson gets the harder it is to take the pounds off. If I was younger I think I would do the gastric bypass. Good luck