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 ended up in my doctor's office bad side effects (gas-bloating-oily stools). I couldn't walk without being in so much pain and get into my clothes or wear my wedding ring. This stuff isn't safe to be using. Don't kid yourself. It's not worth it.
ALI WORKS BUT YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW THE INSTUCTIONS trust me I tried eating a cheesesteak,cheesburger,hot dog and the results were not good and oh yea it does capture 25% of the fat that you intake but if you eat the 3 things that I just told you I ate not only will manure come out of you but so will that 25% of the fat that the Ali captured and its a ton of this Orange sometime yellow Liquid trust me everyone you don't want that each meal that you eat has to be 15g of fat or less if you can do that then you won't have any problems and you won't have these side effects that I'm talking about JUST FOLLOW THE INSTUCTIONS
i have been on Alli for about 4 weeks now and just love it. I have lost 18 lbs and hubby has lost a total of 26 lbs. We have yet to have any "TE" yet. How veer like with all diet choices if you are not smart about how to eat healthy after you have lost the amount of weight you want I am sure you will gain all your weight back and then some. I have lost over 200 lbs at one time but I still have the same 25 lbs to come back on because I get lazy and do not eat the way I should. this last regain of the weight was because of some meds I was taking and since the docs have finally got me on the right stuff I am able to lose again. Take it from someone who used to live on a diet if you are not willing to make this a life stlye change for your self then you will regain your weight. The way we ate before we lose are weight caused the weight gain in the first place why would you expect if you go back to that way of eating would you think you would not gain your weight back? It is just something to think about. But as far as Alli I am a beliver it works and I am proving that the info you have heard about it does work. as long as you follow a lower fat diet (Less then 30% fat) and exercise taking the pill you will lose weight. Some may lose it slower then others but you have to look at the whole picture and make sure it is a plan you can live with for the rest of your life and should you gain 5 lbs back or so you must be willing to get right back on the program and take it off. If you can do this then your weight loss will be a forever thing as long as you keep with it. Take it from someone who has keep off 180 lbs for over 20 yrs now.
I've been on Alli for 1 1/2 weeks. I've coupled it with a big reduction in fat intake and total calorie intake (although I haven't added in exercise yet). I've had no ill side effects except a tad of constipation. I've dropped 12 lbs!
I have been on Alli for about four weeks now. I eat a low fat diet and I have lost 15 lbs. I have bben told by the dietician on myalli.com that I am not eating enough fat per meal, I eat around 10 grams at the most, this is probably why I have not had any treatment effects. I do seem to have more gas because I am eating more vegetables and whole grains, but I now just take some gas-X with my meal and this helps. When I plan to go out to dinner and have a high fat meal, I just do not take the pill for that meal, so I do not have any issues.
I actually started tryin to lose weight for the first time 6 weeks ago. For the first three weeks, I did it on my own. I cut my Maintenance level of calories down to 1500 and I cut the fat down to 30 grams a day. I don't have time to babysit the gym, but I did work out for 30 minutes 2 times a week. Maybe I could have done more, but, nonetheless, I lost 4 pounds. This I did by myself, before I even bought Alli. I started Alli at the beginning of my second three week run, doing the EXACT same thing I did before except, now I was taking Alli. My three week run just finished two days ago and I've lost 6 pounds. It might not sound like much to most people, but I'm proud of it. It's not surgery, and it's something I can do without the pill. Alli just helps knock off more. I'm going to keep taking it until I reach my goal weight. I'm going to keep excercising and eating less, with or without Alli, but I think it's a great product.
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