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Alli
The FDA's only over-the-counter diet pill.
BACKGROUND
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The anticipation for a new diet pill is over as the FDA recently approved Alli (pronounced Al-eye). It's the weight loss newcomer that is quickly finding its place on drug store shelves. Alli is the first FDA-approved diet pill available without a prescription. Alli is actually a low-dose version of Xenical, a prescription drug that successfully assists obese individuals losing weight. Xenical is taken under a doctor's care while following a low-calorie, low-fat diet. Alli has the same active ingredient (Orlistat), but in a much lower dosage, and is available without the prescription.
Alli can help you lose a few pounds more than just dieting and exercise alone. It works by suppressing the body's ability to absorb fat in the intestines. By reducing fat, you reduce calories. When the body is unable to absorb these fats they become undigested waste.
Alli works best when it is used in conjunction with a low-calorie, low-fat diet and a regular exercise program. But since sticking to a reduced-calorie diet is tough and since certain foods need to be avoided while using the diet pill, Alli has partnered with eDiets, a meal delivery service that delivers Alli-specific meals to your door every week.
While some may view Alli as a controversial solution to weight loss, the manufacturers of this product have gone to great lengths to offer a comprehensive program to its users in order to make weight loss as easy and approachable as possible.
Although studies on the amount of weight loss you can lose with Alli are limited, you can expect to lose three to five pounds more than just relying on diet and exercise alone.
PRO
- May help to jump start a weight loss program
- Comprehensive website that offers support, food journals, calorie counters, meal plans and shopping lists
- Partnership with eDiets makes eating and meal planning simple and convenient
- The only over-the-counter diet pill with FDA approval
- Low-dose version of effective prescription diet pill
CON
- Some think it shouldn’t be sold without a prescription
- Not a long-term solution to weight loss
- Uncomfortable side effects
- Must be very careful to not exceed the maximum fat gram requirement with each meal
- Weight loss affects are modest
- Meal delivery services don't teach you how to consume and prepare your own calorie and portion-controlled meals
INGREDIENTS
Alli contains 60 mg of Orlistat.
ADMINISTRATION
Alli is a 60 mg tablet taken three times a day with meals that should not exceed 15 mg of fat.
DIET and EXERCISE
A low-fat and low-calorie diet must be followed while taking Alli. Since the success of Alli depends so largely on what you eat, how much you eat and when you eat, you have two choices for designing the most effective meal plan for your weight loss needs:
- You could consult with your physician or a registered dietitian to design a well-laid out diet and exercise plan.
- You could sign up for Alli's partner eDiets, a meal delivery service that creates special Alli-approved meals and delivers them to your door each week.
With the eDiets plan, you eat three meals a day plus snack and desserts. Menus can be personalized to reflect your tastes and preferences and you also have access to a registered dietitian, an online community of other Alli dieters and fitness and exercise support.
Since the fat content of each meal must be closely monitored while using Alli (no more than 15 mg each day), eDiets special Alli-approved meals meet these requirements so that your risk of side effects is kept to a minimum.
The eDiets menu includes a wide variety of delicious meals, including:
- Maple Apple Oatmeal
- Denver Style Potato Skillet with Turkey Ham
- Rosemary Pork with Brown Rice
- Oven Roasted Turkey with Savory Sweet Potatoes and Mixed Garden Vegetables
- Blackened Chicken served with Seasoned Spicy Brown Rice
- Peach Cobbler
- Sugar-free Pudding
Irrespective of which meal plan you follow, since Alli inhibits the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, it is important to take a daily supplement that includes Vitamins A, D and E.
In addition, for the best results, a regular exercise program should also be followed that includes 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. If you decide to sign-up with eDiets meal delivery service, you have access to a live fitness trainer to help you customize an exercise plan to compliment your weight loss needs.
CONCLUSION
Many people have seen positive results with Alli. However, those considering taking Alli should note that side effects can include gas, and uncontrolled urination and bowel movements, especially when not following the guidelines prescribed by Alli.
Alli is not a magic pill to lose weight, but its special partnership with eDiets, a meal delivery service, makes eating and meal planning simple and convenient.
Do keep in mind that the effects of taking Alli in comparison to just dieting and exercising alone are just the difference of a few pounds. It is necessary that you consult with your medical practitioner before taking Alli.
Common Misspellings
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User Feedback
(Page 1 of 19, 369 total comments)Charrie Parks
I have never had success with diets, they just DONT work for me! I have tried working out for months and eating really healthy, and still, minimal results. About 3 of my co-workers did the Dr. Max Powers 15 Day Cleanse, and I was SURE they were going to gain the wait back. When they kept it off, I started doing research.
posted Nov 16th, 2011 3:12 amI read as much about the Dr Max Powers 15 Day Cleanse as possible. I am done with my first 15 Day Cleanse, and so far I have lost 15 lbs in 17 days! I am melting away and LOVING it. For the first time in my life, I feel good. I am only 6 lbs away from my goal and I think I may stay on the diet longer.
If you have the determination, and you plan correctly, this cleanse WORKS!
For those who dont know, you can do several rounds of this 15 Day Cleanse if you have a lot to lose, and I heard you lose more the second time.
Do it!
yvette
I love it...i do not eat much fatty food at all but ali does keep me regular...and i have lost 6lbs.....i only take one a day...
posted Oct 18th, 2011 8:27 amSaca
This msg is for Debra. Debra I am using phentermine the 37mg one. I started it a week ago. I am not sure if I lost any weight, I think my scale is not accurate. When I step on it it says one thing, and when I step off and on again its different. When my dr gave me the prescription for phentermine she said that I could use Alli. She said I don't need to use it every day, just the times I eat foods high in fat. With phentermine I do not feel hungry. I make my self eat. Hope this helps.
posted Aug 16th, 2011 8:46 pmShantelle
I like Alli, I only have issues when I eat greasy or fatty foods, I do urinate more for some reason, gassy at times,I don't take it three times day only when I eat really bad.
posted Jul 26th, 2011 1:49 pmChristy
Love this! I jsut started last week and was on the high end of a healthy weight but close to being overweight so I wanted to get in control before it was to late. I was hoping to lose 2-3lbs the first week but I lost 5! I stuck to diet strictly and often only ate about 1/2 of the allowed fat and I did my regular gym routing 3x week for 90mins and not one single "treatment effect". This pill is a great motivator to keep me honest! Lets hope for more loss next week =)
posted Jun 29th, 2011 1:37 pmtonimarie
i like alli its one pill that lets you know when you are not eatting right you see the fatty yellow oil comes out and reminds you you really need to change the way you eat and when you dont it let you know when you use the bathroom with this yellow oil that comes out like oil you uses in a fryer but if you eat right then you dont have that yellow oil reminder
posted Apr 24th, 2011 4:12 amcassie
grat stuff! stay low fat or you will have spoting. i am so glad i started this program!!!
posted Apr 16th, 2011 6:08 pmAlicia
All in all its a great product. I don't understand all of the people on here saying that they ate a cheeseburger or hot dog and then had spotting. OFCOURSE your going to have spotting if you eat things that are high in fat. and if someone is reading this and questioning if they should try alli but are too scared of the spotting, wear a pad the first few days just until you know how things will go. but i promise if you stay low fat you wont have these issues.
posted Apr 16th, 2011 6:05 pmJohn Petway
I've been taking Alli for 2 weeks now. I'd tell ya, I'm impress with the results. Yes we have to watch the fats intake. Just follow the instruction and you'll be just fine. Yes to answer your question do I have oily stool, the answer is yes. At first I was like gross and ewww look at all that fats coming out of my butt. It has cause me to changed my eating completely. I never knew my body was taking in all that fats, but I love it every time I do-do. I love seeing my body getting rid of the fats. So far I've lost 8lbs in two weeks. Good result I would say so. What make it better is doing alot of cardio. Try it! You'll see great results. Thanks Alli.
posted Apr 8th, 2011 4:45 amGia
I usually skip breakfast... but according to the instruction. it says 3 times per day with meal, so how shall
Moly
I have been using it for 6 weeks now. I lost about 6 lbs. nothing for first few days, I don't eat a lot of fatty food anyway, don't have the leaks like others. I take 2 pills only, one for lunch one for dinner. for breakfast, I always eat oatmeal, cook with soy milk.
posted Apr 7th, 2011 12:35 amAmiee craig
When I started alli in the end Jan 2011, I was skepica about it. I had 5 kids and I had baby fat that would n go away with exercise pus I did not have time. I needed something that work in my daily routine. My weight was 185.By aprili was 165. My kangroo pouch is shrinking and my child father is going very happy with the new body. U start to live again! Thanks alli!
posted Apr 5th, 2011 6:41 amAmber
Anal leakage. I have been eating the fruits and food that is required I only drink what and the amount of oil that came out is gross. Plus, I cant control it. Like how am I supposed to sleep with my husband if I can t control my bowels.EWWW!!!
posted Mar 22nd, 2011 11:01 amTamara L Gately
I already eat a low-fat diet and exercise and could seem to lose weight. With the help of Alli, I am seeing results finally! It is true that if you follow the fat intake guidelines, the side affects are minimal. If you don't, you will be in the bathroom. It keeps you honest! Thank you, Alli!
posted Mar 18th, 2011 12:24 pmGolda
The leg cramps are from lack of water when taking diet pills of any kind you body needs extra water!! drink up!!
posted Mar 15th, 2011 9:37 pmsue
I have developed severe leg cramps after taking Alli for about 7 days.
posted Mar 15th, 2011 1:32 pmWhat is causing this
a.edwards
I have been using alli for about 2 weeks now and have lost 6lbs. I do experierience the gassy oil spills when I eat wrong but to me, that is its way of saying think about it! I love it and will continue to use it as long as there are results.Also, it feels like a work out!
posted Feb 11th, 2011 4:01 amJulie
I have been using it since January 2010, have lost 30lbs and absolutely love it. Makes you watch everything you put in your mouth. I have started weight watchers as of Jan 2011 to get addt 15lbs off that I have not been able to and use Alli also and have lost 6 lbs in the last week and half. Great product!!
posted Jan 21st, 2011 3:56 pmALLI DIET PILLS WORK!
i dieted my first week with no pills and no excercise i only lost 1 lb. my second week i limited myself to 1200 calories per day and had my alli pills 3 times a day one with each meal containing fat no excersise this week and i lost 4 lb. i see alot of reviews about how the pills give you the runs and the oil spotting. all you need to do is read the information that comes wth the pills and it explains everything to you.. dont just skip through the pages READ THE WHOLE THING!! until now i have not had any diarreah but i have suffered the oil spotting thing and yes its gross but it only happens when you eat something with alot of fat WHICH ITS OK I RATHER IT BE OUT THAN IN. the pills do exactly what they say they will. they eliminate the fat you consume so obviously it needs to come out by somewhere. there is no majic pill that you can take to eat whatever you want and loose weight. these pills work great as long as you use them correctly. its not only about the calories you intake you also need to minimize the amount of sodium and fat and work out GOOD LUCK TO THOSE USING THESE PILLS!! I LOVE THEM THEY ARE HELPING LOOSE MY BABY FAT!
posted Jan 17th, 2011 6:28 pmNightAngel26
I'm fond of it. I've been taking it off and on since last January. I find it works really well, slows down to pretty much nothing over time. I am still trying to figure out the best starting and stopping routine to keep things going. The oil seems to be forever, esp with too much fat in diet. I like to see results but go way over and you might find passing gas to be something worse. Overall it does well and I'll keep going. Good idea to change eating habits for the better though, also a few lbs gain after stopping, like the body is getting used to doing things on own.
posted Jan 16th, 2011 4:32 am