Alli users?

BlessedOne2019
BlessedOne2019 Posts: 41 Member
in Getting Started
Hi, my name is Lisa and I am not new here, just kind of on again, off again...I would like to change that habit, and now that I am out of school hopefully I can. I was wondering if there are any alli users on here? I need to lose 50+ lbs, and have such a hard time doing so. Between stress over the last year, and just a general non motivational mind frame, I have gained another 10 lbs to what I was already overweight. My doctor suggested I try alli, (of course with exercise) to help me get started. I am hearing about some side effects and would like to know if they are too bothersome to even try.
«1

Replies

  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    The side effects sound horrific, and there are plenty of stories here on the boards about people and their awful experiences with that stuff. I am surprised it's still on the market!

    Use the search feature and search Alli - you'll find plenty of advice and info.
  • dmenchac
    dmenchac Posts: 447 Member
    Don't do it. I was young and stupid once and tried it because I was looking for a get skinny quick fix. The leakage is terrible. If you do take it, plan on changing your bed sheets every night and always carry around multiple pairs of underwear.
  • capnrus789
    capnrus789 Posts: 2,736 Member
    Have you tried the eat at a deficit method, and include some form of exercise? I mean, really, truly, tried it for long than 1 week? Quick fixed rarely work, you already know that. Real, sustainable change can happen without scary things like Alli.

    Doesn't that stuff make you poop all day erry day?
  • kelcheese
    kelcheese Posts: 11 Member
    Lisa, I used it for 5 months and lost 50 pounds. You have to be mindful of your eating, but you do not poop your pants like everyone is saying! You need to watch your fat intake because that would be the cause of loose, or greasy stool. Good luck on your jouney. Kelly
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Find a new doctor!!!

    Being a Dr. does not make you all knowing or right, it just means you can pass a test..
  • allbarrett
    allbarrett Posts: 159 Member
    The Mayo clinic appears to not be a fan:

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/weight-loss/in-depth/alli/art-20047908

    I would suggest a modest calorie deficit, exercise and taking it slow. Pills and potions promising fast results aren't something that is sustainable in the long term and would seem to me to promote unhealthy lifestyles generally.
  • sassyjae21
    sassyjae21 Posts: 1,217 Member
    In for the scoots
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Eff, people are so damn lazy :explode:


    Eat at a deficit to lose the weight and exercise to maintain in good physical shape. THAT'S ALL.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Don't do it. I was young and stupid once and tried it because I was looking for a get skinny quick fix. The leakage is terrible. If you do take it, plan on changing your bed sheets every night and always carry around multiple pairs of underwear.
    Mmm, this sounds delicious.

    I love how doctor's are so quick to recommend this crap (bahaha) when most of them are overweight themselves. Like I am going to take advice from my 200+ lbs doctor :noway:

    ETA: spelling.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    This review helps a lot of people make up their mind about Alli: http://thewvsr.com/alli.htm
  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
    Don't do it. You'll poop your pants.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Lisa, I used it for 5 months and lost 50 pounds. You have to be mindful of your eating, but you do not poop your pants like everyone is saying! You need to watch your fat intake because that would be the cause of loose, or greasy stool. Good luck on your jouney. Kelly

    The issue with doing it is that you need a low fat diet or you get leakage, but fat is healthy and required for many of the body's functions and vitamin and mineral absorption, healthy hair, nail, digestive tract, skin, etc.
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    :laugh: dont take it on a first date
  • jellybeanhed313
    jellybeanhed313 Posts: 344 Member
    I used it for a while. A long time ago. But, you will not poop your pants...unless you eat too much fat. Then you will get greasy, oily, poop leakage. Or if you fart...oil. My friend called them "squirty pills" and rightly so. When you do poop, expect to see oil coming out.
  • eimaj5575
    eimaj5575 Posts: 278 Member
    No to pills! A friend of mine tried this Alli crap a few years ago, she would leak bright orange stuff and I was so alarmed and worried for her. Stay away!!!!!
  • WVprankster
    WVprankster Posts: 430 Member
    Message Boards>>Getting Sharted>>Reply to Topic



    :huh:
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Egads, no. Not necessary and likely to lead to some very interesting stories...

    ..so if you decide to ignore this advice, please make a note in your calendar to give us an update in a few months.



    *shudder*
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I just wish they would make an Alli-type pill that would combat "added sugars"...but only the "added" kind...not the healthy fruit kind. Surely they can create a pill that differentiates between these, right?
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
    For sharts and giggles...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/214732-stop-taking-alli-immediatly?hl=alli
  • 1princesswarrior
    1princesswarrior Posts: 1,242 Member
    This review helps a lot of people make up their mind about Alli: http://thewvsr.com/alli.htm

    I would never take Alli anyway but I read that and um...let's see, I can't even think of an appropriate description without getting a strike of the side effects
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    Find a new doctor!!!

    Being a Dr. does not make you all knowing or right, it just means you can pass a test..


    That is so true and they are only practicing medicine, whilst some are good, the others are lousy.
  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
    Lisa, I used it for 5 months and lost 50 pounds. You have to be mindful of your eating, but you do not poop your pants like everyone is saying! You need to watch your fat intake because that would be the cause of loose, or greasy stool. Good luck on your jouney. Kelly

    Yeah, you do.

    Could be as simple as something like this:
    840906.gif

    or as full on as this:

    Leo1_1.gif

    BELIEVE THE HYPE!
  • Jestinia
    Jestinia Posts: 1,153 Member
    Alli users poop their pants.

    Next?
  • BlessedOne2019
    BlessedOne2019 Posts: 41 Member
    ok, guys, thanks for *all* of your input. I was just looking for your PERSONAL experience! I know how to research and can read just fine! Thank you! As for my doctor, I never said that he endorsed nor supported alli, much less anything else. His words were, IF, and I emphasize if, if I were going to try something, to try alli.I am fully aware of the side effects and everything people are saying. But again, thank you all for your input!
  • Krista916
    Krista916 Posts: 258
    I, personally would rather no poop my pants sooooo. My suggestion, eat less, exercise more. Very simple.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Hi, my name is Lisa and I am not new here, just kind of on again, off again...I would like to change that habit, and now that I am out of school hopefully I can. I was wondering if there are any alli users on here? I need to lose 50+ lbs, and have such a hard time doing so. Between stress over the last year, and just a general non motivational mind frame, I have gained another 10 lbs to what I was already overweight. My doctor suggested I try alli, (of course with exercise) to help me get started. I am hearing about some side effects and would like to know if they are too bothersome to even try.

    I don't mean this harshly, but I suspect there may be a correlation between this
    I am not new here, just kind of on again, off again...
    and your desire to find a pill to do it. The sooner you accept that this (or any other) pill is *not* the answer, the sooner you can make the commitment necessary to take the necessary, lasting and meaningful steps to start making real progress...

    ...IMHO, of course.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    If you're going to take Alli, I would recommend buying all orange underwear. Your sharts will blend right in.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Did you know that visiting the Ukraine is probably a bad idea right now and that parasailing is so dangerous that none of the major cruise ships offer it as a tour package?

    I haven't, personally, tried either one. So I guess the information I provide wouldn't be helpful to somebody considering doing either.

    On a more serious note, if the OPs read the information and has a good handle on what Alli can do and already knows everything that everybody's mentioned...and is still considering trying it.

    You just can't fix that.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    The drug is COUNTER PRODUCTIVE for fat absorption that the body NEEDS. It absorbs ALL fat, including good fats you need that are essential. So get this, you take it to absorb fat, but then need a fat supplement to fulfill essential fat.
    Why not just eat better fats?

    And if you're having trouble losing weight, it's for one reason...................CONSISTENCY. You've already admitted you're an on again off again dieter. Do that in any occupation, job, or endeavor and success will be minimal.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Pro:
    Alli works because it scares the heck out you. You will eat low fat because you are afraid of the possible side effects. If your diet consists of greasy fast foods....Alli will break that habit really fast.


    Cons:
    Alli teaches you that dietary fat is "bad." Dietary fat is not bad.....dietary fat is necessary. Fat doesn't make you fat...too much food does (see below).

    Alli does nothing to teach you about portion control. Large quantities of low fat food....still makes you fat.

    Alli costs money.....logging "regular" food is free

Categories