looking for an alli buddy....

Bulletproof_Helen

to inspire, motivate and lose the weight. I am new to this website but have been on this diet since the 27th April so yes a proper newbie here.

I live in South Wales, U.K, I want to get fit by May 2010 (my 40th birthday)

I started these pills last week and no I haven't had any treatment effects but would like help with the plan. I don't know anything about counting calories and fat grams but I do love my food (who doesn't?!) :laugh: so far I am below my calorie intake and I can't get enough fat in my meals, I only know how to cook low calorie.

Also, I need a bit of motivation re fitness. I have a wii fit which is collecting dust and I have beautiful areas to do plenty of walking but I seriously lack motivation.

Please help :ohwell:

Bulletproof_Helen

to inspire, motivate and lose the weight. I am new to this website but have been on this diet since the 27th April so yes a proper newbie here.

I live in South Wales, U.K, I want to get fit by May 2010 (my 40th birthday)

I started these pills last week and no I haven't had any treatment effects but would like help with the plan. I don't know anything about counting calories and fat grams but I do love my food (who doesn't?!) :laugh: so far I am below my calorie intake and I can't get enough fat in my meals, I only know how to cook low calorie.

Also, I need a bit of motivation re fitness. I have a wii fit which is collecting dust and I have beautiful areas to do plenty of walking but I seriously lack motivation.

Please help :ohwell:

Dave198lbs

no pills allowed

this is a fitness and health site not a gimmick site

throw away the pills

dust off the wii

exercise alot

eat good food

Heather125

I have to agree with dave pills are a temporay fix at best besides it feels real good knowing you did it on your own.
I used to suffer from the lack of motivation actually I think we all did but once you start you'll amaze yourself.
As for a plan this site is great it really makes you take a look at what you eat I've learned alot and the support here is wonderful.good luck:flowerforyou: :drinker:

sarahiris

I agree stay away from these diet pills apart from the price they have horrendous side effects, go with the normal approach stick within your calories and exercise regularly, you will see results eventually

MOMOFTWO29

I agree with what everyone else said on here. I took hydroxycut when I was 20 years old and all they did for me was make me jittery, make my heart race, and the 20 pounds I lost within 3 weeks (the time I took the pills) I gained back and then some after going off the pills. I haven't taken any diet pills since.

eriny

no pills allowed

this is a fitness and health site not a gimmick site

throw away the pills

dust off the wii

exercise alot

eat good food

thats what im talking about !!!!!!
theres another recall now of these pills

eriny

laura please go to the dr asap the just recalled hydroxycut it causes liver damage and reported death its on yahoo and news this morning

eriny

and laura congrats on the weight lost so far :flowerforyou:

Iceprincessk25

laura please go to the dr asap the just recalled hydroxycut it causes liver damage and reported death its on yahoo and news this morning

Why does she need to go to the Dr now? She took them when she was 20. I think she'd know by now if she had jaundice and the other symptoms.

Anyway, unfortunately weightloss should be done the old fashioned way. I would LOVE for a quick fix but they don't work. :grumble:

eriny

better safe then sorry never know :flowerforyou:

kerrilucko

welcome and best of luck to you :flowerforyou:

but please, ditch the pills, you SO don't need them!

kerrilucko

laura please go to the dr asap the just recalled hydroxycut it causes liver damage and reported death its on yahoo and news this morning

Why does she need to go to the Dr now? She took them when she was 20. I think she'd know by now if she had jaundice and the other symptoms.

Anyway, unfortunately weightloss should be done the old fashioned way. I would LOVE for a quick fix but they don't work. :grumble:

never too late to check with your doctor. You could have liver damage and not even know, right?

Bulletproof_Helen

I think I really started something here, so sorry to get everybodies back up about alli but I have been studying the alli website in the U.S for sometime now and couldn't wait for them to arrive here in the U.K (my chemist got bored with me asking every other month lol)

I have been on them a week and so far so good... why are you all against them? They were approved by the fda and they are raving about them here in the U.K.

Sorry if I got on the wrong side of you all, will get my coat......:embarassed:

lorro

Hiya Helen :happy:

Don't let the tone of the unwelcome put you off from staying. This is a really helpful site and the advice is excellent.

Many of us who have failed at diets in the past have tried quick fixes, but they don't work and some of the pills are really risky.

You know what to do, it's not believing you can do it that's the problem. That's where I was until very recently. There are some really excellent books which can help you get in the right frame of mind. Overcoming weight problems and the Beck diet solution (both on Amazon) are examples. Also, do use the tools on the site. By having a set target to aim for that isn't unrealistically low, you are more likely to succeed.

tig3rang3l

I think I really started something here, so sorry to get everybodies back up about alli but I have been studying the alli website in the U.S for sometime now and couldn't wait for them to arrive here in the U.K (my chemist got bored with me asking every other month lol)

I have been on them a week and so far so good... why are you all against them? They were approved by the fda and they are raving about them here in the U.K.

Sorry if I got on the wrong side of you all, will get my coat......:embarassed:

Lol, don't get your coat... you are very welcome here, and everyone means well. Do what you think is best for you, but I agree with what everyone has said here... you don't need the pills at all. There is no miracle pill that diet and exercise cannot match, and generally this website advocates clean eating as the solution to weight problems.

Good luck in your weight loss!

lorro

Sorry Helen, I missed the name of your pill. There are so many pills out there that do not fall under the remit of the FDA and contain harmful substances.

Alli is not an quick fix. It contains Orlistat which is a medicine which has been prescribed by docors in the UK for years and has been proven safe and effective in clinical trials.

Helen ,the problem, as I understand it, is that many people don't like the side effects, not because they are dangerous but because they are unpleasant.

I hope it works for you If it doesn't, there are plenty of other ways that will

tig3rang3l

Also, I need a bit of motivation re fitness. I have a wii fit which is collecting dust and I have beautiful areas to do plenty of walking but I seriously lack motivation.

Please help :ohwell:

I almost forgot.... this might be of interest, I believe you can still join :happy:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/50342-wii-fit-challange

Dave198lbs

Sorry Helen, I missed the name of your pill. There are so many pills out there that do not fall under the remit of the FDA and contain harmful substances.

Alli is not an quick fix. It contains Orlistat which is a medicine which has been prescribed by docors in the UK for years and has been proven safe and effective in clinical trials.

Helen ,the problem, as I understand it, is that many people don't like the side effects, not because they are dangerous but because they are unpleasant.

I hope it works for you If it doesn't, there are plenty of other ways that will

Posts by members, moderators and admins should not be considered medical advice and no guarantee is made against accuracy.

Bulletproof_Helen

My doctor knows my body better than I do lol he prescribed me tablets to give up smoking and I am still here 14 months later still not smoking thanks to those pills. I know there are some pretty nasty stuff out there which is why I take alli because I have done my research. Haven't pooped me pants yet lol

I know Dave and others don't want me discussing this, I can feel the daggers shoot through so I will just end it here and thank almost everybody for the welcome. Oh and to the person with the wii fit link, thank you, I shall look into that tomorrow and get cracking :bigsmile:

lorro

I am replying as a Lorro, as I'm sure Helen knows :bigsmile: .

Orlistat clinical trials review:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10551441?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_Discovery_RA&linkpos=4&log$=relatedreviews&logdbfrom=pubmed

I was prescribed it by my Dr. a few years ago, but didn't like taking it and stopped after a week.

Bulletproof_Helen

Thanks Lorro I am sorry if I got you into trouble with master Dave

lorro

Ha!

stillkristi

Hi, Helen - welcome.

If you've been here for more than a few minutes, you will see that Dave and I are seldom on the same page about anything - but his advice and that of others about doing this the old fashioned way is spot on. Even if the Alli helps you jump start your weight loss, you still have to make some life changes to make the effect permanent. We all know people who have done something as drastic as "THE SURGERY" lost a bunch of weight only to gain it back because their tiny, golf ball sized stomach stretched to accomodate their habits. Its habits we gotta change! Good luck!

Bulletproof_Helen

OMG I just read the little notice on the bottom of the page which OUR DAVE kindly c/p

Posts by members, moderators and admins should not be considered medical advice and no guarantee is made against accuracy.


I am nearly 40 and am a pretty good judge of what I should take in yay or nay, my doctor is qualified and is supporting me in my decision. I am here to make friends and use the tools, seems Dave (and probably a few others) and I have gotten on the wrong foot purely cos of a decision I made for which I am definitely not going to apologise for. If the pills do not work for me it is my responsibility okay?

Bulletproof_Helen

thank you kristi. My doctor said it will be good to use alli for 2 months so that I am in a routine I can then go about it on my own. I needed a kick start (or a kick up the behind I can never make my mind up which lol)

kerrilucko

OMG I just read the little notice on the bottom of the page which OUR DAVE kindly c/p

Posts by members, moderators and admins should not be considered medical advice and no guarantee is made against accuracy.


I am nearly 40 and am a pretty good judge of what I should take in yay or nay, my doctor is qualified and is supporting me in my decision. I am here to make friends and use the tools, seems Dave (and probably a few others) and I have gotten on the wrong foot purely cos of a decision I made for which I am definitely not going to apologise for. If the pills do not work for me it is my responsibility okay?

no no, you're not getting off on the wrong foot. We're just sharing our opinions and experiences with you. If you WANT to use a pill that's your choice, fully, we're just saying that in our opinion and experience it 1) doesn't work 2) isn't sustainable 3) is harmful and/or 4)is a waste of money.

Nobody saying you need to apologize or even take ANY of our advice. That said, there are others here that use Alli. There are also others here that use other pills. To find them try a search of the message boards. I saw some posts about alli users not too long ago.

good luck:flowerforyou:

Bulletproof_Helen

thanks kerri, I know there are other alli users on this forum because they post on the myalli forum too and have a myfitnesspal ticker in their signiture box.... they lead me here bless them :smooched: I have been lurking on their message boards for 2 years... I am aware of the t.e's but it's only for 2 months to kickstart my weightloss and so far so good no t'e's but the minute I start feeling uncomfortable they will be in the bin... I promise :flowerforyou:

Dave198lbs

the bottom line is really pretty simple

if these quick fix or jump start fads worked, then there would be no need for discussion

everyone would be doing it and there would be no need for these kind of websites

the one method that is never disputed is the way most people either do from the start or eventually do after they get tired of wasting their time and money

that one method is exercise and sensible food choices

if you want to waste your money...that is your choice

just because a Dr. is supporting your decision, is not good enough for me. Doctors are not infallible

these types of quick fix / jump start gimmicks come along every day and will always be coming

eventually you will have to develop a lifestyle that is different than the one that got you here

or you can continue to look for shortcuts and stay fat and unhealthy

either way.....do your thing and keep learning

my advice is to spend that money you are paying for the Doc and the pills on good food

have fun
keep a sense of humor

Iceprincessk25

:laugh:

I think I really started something here, so sorry to get everybodies back up about alli but I have been studying the alli website in the U.S for sometime now and couldn't wait for them to arrive here in the U.K (my chemist got bored with me asking every other month lol)

I have been on them a week and so far so good... why are you all against them? They were approved by the fda and they are raving about them here in the U.K.

Sorry if I got on the wrong side of you all, will get my coat......:embarassed:

A lot of people on here are staunch believers of doing it the old fashioned way. While Alli does do what it says it's supposed to, not too many people are fans of the unfortunate side effects that happen if you go over your alloted fat grams. :bigsmile:

It's your body! Do with it as you please. Everyone here has the same end destination goal but some take different paths to get there.:flowerforyou:

I have cheeseburgers & skinny cows every now and then and don't eat clean like others but I've still made progress. Everyone is different. Don't let that scare you away!

Dave needs his own pre-warning on how he is. He's very blunt and some people take him the wrong way. You either love him or hate him.

LostinCali

Welcome! The choice to take pills or not is totally yours and I will wish you luck either way. Glad to have you here, with us.