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Skinnytime

I'm with LL. I just started taking fish oil and flax seed oil - also I cook with and use olive oil on my foods. I would hate to think of my body not being able to keep those good fats. A whole foods diet, with adequate, healthy fats (think omegas), good proteins (think free range, grass fed organic, wild caught, etc.) and vegetable and whole grain based carbs is really the way to eat healthy. Add to the previous some portion control and water and you've got a great weight loss recipe. Throw in some exercise and you've got it made.

Don't spend your money on magic pills. Use what you would have spent and buy organic and grass fed

LeanLioness

I'm with LL. I just started taking fish oil and flax seed oil - also I cook with and use olive oil on my foods. I would hate to think of my body not being able to keep those good fats. A whole foods diet, with adequate, healthy fats (think omegas), good proteins (think free range, grass fed organic, wild caught, etc.) and vegetable and whole grain based carbs is really the way to eat healthy. Add to the previous some portion control and water and you've got a great weight loss recipe. Throw in some exercise and you've got it made.

Don't spend your money on magic pills. Use what you would have spent and buy organic and grass fed

I use so much fat, I would be leaking from more than just my "rear end" area.........LOL :laugh: :laugh:

I cleanse and moisturize my face with a combination of grapeseed oil and coconut oil with a few drops of lavendar oil in it................

I put coconut oil in my coffee because it helps keep me full and satisfied, add a pack of stevia and a splash of heavy cream, some vanilla and I have a dessert.........

I eat the fat on my steaks and buy the fattiest hamburger I can find...........

I don't eat transfats though, so no regular peanut butter for me. Only all natural nut butters from the health food store, and stir that oil into the nut butter............


And with eating all that fat...................my cholesterol dropped from 220 in December to 187 in April........

No one can tell me that a moderate or high fat diet is unhealthy............

Ahmee2034

You know, I DID look at Alli when I started this journey last summer. I looked at a lot of things. SlimQuick, Dexatrim, Hydroxycut, etc. The longer I thought about it, the more I felt like I had to give MYSELF a chance before I made the decision to take anything. For me, I'm glad I did. I had taken Phentermine 17 years ago after the birth of my son. I lost ssooo much weight. But I didn't change my lifestyle. So, I tried something else. Same results. I lived that way for years. Waiting for that magic pill! Guess what? There isn't any. I don't care who you are. If you're in it to win it for the right reason - YOURSELF AND NO ONE ELSE, the only crutch you need is an old picture of yourself fat and a new one of how you will look after you change your life. Trust me, if there is a miracle pill out there I WOULD HAVE FOUND IT BY NOW. Since having taken Pentermine, I've developed heart problems. Yes, from that long ago. Alli is approved by the FDA but, where will they be years down the line when scientists/doctors discover that, hey, this pill causes cancer, or whatever. Personally, it scares me when someone talks about taking anything like that.

My opinion, and again, just an opinion, give yourself a chance. How old are you and how much overweight are you?

Let us be your crutch. There is ALWAYS someone on line that can help you get through the tough times. Believe in yourself. Ask God for guidance and it will come.

GumbyAnne

I have been taking alli for a month and it has helped me lose 14 pounds so far. I don't know how much I would have lost with the same diet and exercise, but I also don't think I would have STUCK TO the diet and exercise without the extra motivation of the pills. It is a crutch but it has given me a good jump start and I am going to keep with it for a while. It is certainly not for everybody but plenty of people find it very helpful.

And for the record, those horror stories are far from the norm. I have not had anything near that severe and lots of people never have any symptoms at all.

czewwhat

I have not taken it, but a friend did, Oily flatulence is a nice word for what happened to her., she had to live 10 feet from the nearest bathroom! Fat blockers mess with your digestive tract passing fat right through! Not my Idea of fun, I will save my depends wearing days for when I am 108 years old. I have tried a different brand that does the same thing, I promise you it is not pretty! and their diet and exercise plan would work without the pills! Why suffer, you can do this, we all can!

kelhun1

Wow, there certainly are some strong opinions. I just started taking alli this week and I thought I would check in to see what others have experienced. I am wondering why there seems to be so much anger towards people who are trying other options. I've done my homework and this is the reason I am taking alli:

I have a form of Muscular Dystrophy where essentially, I am missing an enzyme to break stored fat into energy. I can break down sugars, but when those are gone, my body breaks down muscle. I am trying alli as a way (perhaps you may call it a crutch?) to eliminate some fat from my body before it is stored.

I cannot fast. In fact, I must have a constant level of carbs in my body (to prevent muscle break down) and I am not allowed to workout. I would prefer to be able to use diet and exercise to get off this weight, but it is medically impossible.

That being said, my experience with alli has not been horrible (yet), no greasy skid marks or accidents, but I have had some diarrhea :sick: ...which I probably would have had regardless. I know all the arguments against diet pills, but since I have already decided to try it, I would love to hear from others who have actually used alli.

kimss

I have used it, and wasn't that impressed. I didn't have too many problems, but I always ate a low fat diet. I eventually just stopped taking them, I felt it did nothing for me. but everyone is differnet.
I do hope that you are talking with your Dr. about this in conjunction with your other medical issue's?
Your Dr. may have some great resources for you.
Good luck