Does Alli work for you?

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  • joans1976
    joans1976 Posts: 2,201 Member
    edited December 2016
    NS2017 wrote: »
    It works for me, I lose about a pound a day, if you up the dose to 2 per meal instead of 1 it's the same as taking xenical (the prescription form of alli) the biggest issue is the "discharge" which makes you want to stick close to home... BUT keep your fat intake well below the recommended amount and it's less of an issue.

    It does not distinguish between "good" and "bad" fat so avocados and nuts give you the same effects as pizza and french fries so make sure you count that too!

    Please don't "up" anything. Also please note that this poster stated that one has to keep their fats WELL BELOW the already low recommended amount. Red flags everywhere. Losing one pound per day is NOT healthy.
    ETA: If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
    Try sticking to a calorie goal instead and keep it off long term.
    Eat less, move more.

    Good luck.
  • savithny
    savithny Posts: 1,200 Member
    Shajaira27 wrote: »
    I did a lot of internet reading of medical/health websites and learned that out of all of the over the counter weight loss pills, Alli is the most effective.

    I bought a bottle to share with my husband, it was $60 at Walmart (a bit pricey), and before I continue on this expensive trial, I would love to know how it's working out for others.

    I do understand that it's not a fat burner, metabolism booster, or hunger suppressant. I know how it works, but want to hear how it's going for others aside from the clinical studies.

    Just as a warning, that "most effective" finding?

    The manufacturer's own studies found that in clinical trials, people taking Alli lost only 2-3 kilograms (on average) more than people who did not take Alli.

    That's 4-6 pounds.

    So you have to wear brown pants and rush to the bathroom every time you feel a fart coming on, and risk soiling yourself in public -- and PAY $60 a bottle!! -- in order to lose an extra FIVE POUNDS?

    There are better ways to lose five pounds, and better things to spend money on. IMO.
  • LessCookiess
    LessCookiess Posts: 538 Member
    This thread is such a classic! I haven't tried Alli and feel no desire to do so.
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