Alli
The FDA's only over-the-counter diet pill.
BACKGROUND
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
Alle, Ally, Alli Diet, Alli Pill, Alli Diet Pill, Allu, alli.com
Related Diets: eDiets, Advantra-Z, Contrave, Hydroxycut, Orlistat, Xenical
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i started takiong alli in nobember 2007at a weight of 214 lbs (5'7 female here) and today i weigh 212 lbs. i did not cheat, i followed a lowfat, low calorie diet. i stuck with it because my two best friends started at the same time and one have lost 30 lbs and the other have lost 17 lbs. i am recovering from a severe back injury and have had 6 shots of steroids and take muscle relaxers daily. my doc says that the shots and the muscle relaxers should not be a deterrent for me losiong weight throught the alli program. if anyone out there know if it is, let me know...please. i am almost finish with my three month supply and i kinda don't won't to waste my $$ on somethng that's not going to work 4 me right now.
As far as breaking open the capsule since you cannot swallow the pill, i dont see why not. I am a med technician at a senior living home, and generally the only pills you cant crush/break open are the ones that say "extended release" and also potassium. so you should be fine just mix it with a spoonful of applesauce/ low fat pudding or something like that. i would suggest trying it a few times and see if you notice the normal effects of the drug. hope i helped.
so, i'm almost twenty & i'm considering taking alli. i'm a bit nervous because of these side effects, but i am willing to do the work. i never lost my baby weight, you could say, in my stomach area. i feel that i'd be much healthier if i lose 20-30 pounds. i weigh about 185 right now, and i'm about 5'4'' - 5'''. does anyone think these are realistic goals for may or june, if it's january now?? also, if i follow the weight watchers plan, you still have to watch for fat intake, right??
I have taken Alli for a couple months now, I love it. With the correct caloric intake...you wont poop your pants! Yes..Ive cheated, and paid! Ruined 4 pairs of pants with a teeeeny tiny fart...Unless your serious, Alli isnt for you. If you are ready for a life change, try it!! It worked and still is working for me.
I started taking Alli 6 weeks ago, and I have: 1) lost 21 pounds 2) defecated on the wall of my bathroom 3) ruined 2 pairs of slacks It's great!
im about to start taking Alli and im really nervous because it will be my first time with a diet pill. anything you think i should know?
I did not cheat on this diet, actually, I was usually 2-5 fat grams UNDER what I was supposed to be at and I have had the worst side effects ever. They didn't start until the 2nd week, but man- I am running to the bathroom SEVERAL times a day! I measure my food meticulously so I am positive I am not going over the amount of fat I am supposed to be eating. Also, losing 1 lb in 2 weeks, yeah, not that impressed. I am also an avid exerciser and lost more on Weight Watchers and exercise that on the Alli Plan and exercise. I think I will go back to Weight Watchers and toss this "crappy" pill.
well after reading all the comments about alli it seems like having the same results as having your gullbladder out...high fat content you poop alot,so no gullbladder you have to watch what you eat just like alli, i thought about taking it but, i would NEVER leave the bathroom.
Well, I started taking Alli for about 3 weeks now, My starting weight was 267, I'm currently down to 263. I'm pleased that's 4 pounds in only 3 weeks. I've taken Xenical a generic to alli before and lost 63 pounds within 10 months.With motivation, and a one track mind, anyone can succede their weight lost goal with alli.
I took Alli for two months in the fall and I didn't lose a single pound. It is not worth it, considering how you feel uncomfortable all day, everyday, and have to use the bathroom every 2 hours.
I have been on Alli for almost a month and have lost close to 12 lbs. I have never lost this fast before. I still eat what i want but only half. I do have the side effects at times. But i am paying attention to what i eat now. And i feel i have changed my eating habits. I know i am losing more than water. or my weight lose would go up and down. I plan on staying on Alli until i lose 50 lbs. what i would like to know is has anyone tried taking more than one per meal? Would you lose more? If the prescrption diet pill was for twice the amount of Alli what would it hurt to increase?
As a man I feel that Alli is working. The main side effect is frequent soft stools. My wife and I are both using it and are showing small weight loss and have the same side effect.
I have been on ALLI for a month now, and have gone down a dress size and 10 lbs since. Trying to lose weight is definitely a hard thing to do. in my 20's, ( everyone knows our metabolism slows down with age) I was successful at going down from a size 12 to a 2 with just diet and exercise, that was it. Now, 2 kids later and in my late 30’s I needed more help. I really think ALLI helped a lot at making this challenge more achievable. I am lucky enough that the treatment effects have been quite tolerable. I know this is a huge factor to consider when deciding to go with or continue the program. I can say I am very pleased with ALLI and will stick to it until I achieve my weight goal. Good luck to everyone!
I just Start Alli today i really hope it work cause i have being trying to lose wigth for the the longest im give it time. Im pray about and hope it work.
Well, I just started the pills yesterday...I was extremely nauseous & vomiited at the 2nd dose but.. I plan on sticking it out and giving it a month or so. With all the good reviews & stories I'm confident that this pill will work for me too...I hope ;)
I have been on Alli for 2 months and have lost some weight., I am not following a real good diet plan so thats why the results are slow. But I do have to say that even after you stop the pills your stomach doesnt feel right. I was at the mall with my daughter and I had to squeeze my cheeks together to walk around thats why I stopped taking it.
I started Alli a week ago. I follow the plan and have had no "treatment effects." Actually, for the first two days, I didn't poop at all, which concerned me. But on day three, everything was back to normal. The only thing I notice is I'm gassier than normal, especially first thing in the morning. I want to lose 20 pounds, and after just one week, my pants are definitely looser. I don't know if the pill is necessary if you just follow a sensible diet, but I just thought I'd try it for a month and see. I probably won't continue it after this bottle is gone.
Orlistat- (marketed under the trade name Xenical by Roche; or over-the-counter as alli[2] by GlaxoSmithKline (pronounced /?æla?/, like the English word "ally")—also known as tetrahydrolipstatin—is a drug designed to treat obesity. After orlistat was stopped, a significant number of subjects regained weight—up to 35% of the weight they had lost Who wants to be taking pills all their life?
Alli works for me!!! As promised, I have lost a Ib/week. It will only work if you commit to low fat cal reduced meals!
yo its great
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