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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
Alle, Ally, Alli Diet, Alli Pill, Alli Diet Pill, Allu, alli.com
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User Feedback
(Page 2 of 19, 369 total comments)chillicheeks
have been taking Alli for 4 days now and i have been having some of the side affects but they are not to much of a problem for me in fact some of the side affects i have welcomed as i suffer from IBS i only go for a poo usely about twice a week and some times have to take laxitive to go to the loo been going to the loo now 2 3 times a day it great cause i feel less bloated . haven't weighed my self yet i will after one week and post results again only thing i would say you have to be carefull with fat in take because oliy poo is not so nice but its better out than in lol
posted Jan 15th, 2011 7:06 pmMelissa Ross
I LOVE IT!!!! years and years of trying everything and this is the only thing that has worked. My firts month i lost 6, second month i lost 9 and my third month I lost 11. Still going strong.
posted Oct 5th, 2010 10:27 amShaddyanne
anal leakage!!!!
posted Oct 4th, 2010 6:45 pmDebra
Hi, I was wondering if you can take Alli and another diet pill together? Since Alli helps you lose weight but its not an
posted Oct 4th, 2010 6:11 amappetite suppresant and thought that if I took another diet pill that helped curb my appetite, and take Alli too that help even more. I'm always wanting to eat. help!
Wasteria
Alli did exactly what it say it would. It is not a magic pill, however it enhances your results. If you lose 1-3 pounds a week, taking Alli will increase your weight loss to 3-5, but you must be carefully with your fat intake, you will be embarrassed.
posted Sep 28th, 2010 7:59 pmMary
If you follow the instructions it will work.It did for me,and I am 72yrs.It has also worked for one of my granchildren age 22yrs
posted Sep 11th, 2010 9:19 amMe
I just wanted to know if the orange oil leakage leaves after a period of time or do you have the leakage the entire time you use the pills?
posted Sep 4th, 2010 10:43 pmKismet
I used Alli when it first came out with great success, then it completely stopped working. I've also gained back the 30 pounds I lost, while to continuing to eat just what I ate on the Alli diet plan. I've waited a year and then retried it, again, nothing. I have no idea what causes this.
posted Sep 3rd, 2010 10:39 ammichelle
ive been on alli for a week now and have lost 7lbs!! no nasty side effects , had few trips to the toilet but no leakage , i love it it makes you really think what you eat and for me has not made me have my normal binges, im really happy so far .
posted Sep 2nd, 2010 3:36 pmRyan
I am about to finish up my second week of Alli. I love it. I have been really observing what I eat, working out, and lost 3 pounds the first week. I will know how week 2 went on Monday when I weigh myself again. When I go to the restroom, I feel like it cleans me out! Love it! Don't take this pill unless you are drastically over weight, it is not for the moms who want to lose 10-15 pounds.
posted Aug 12th, 2010 11:05 amAnnie Davidson
I started taking alli Aug. 10, 2009 I weighed 284lbs. I am about to hit my one year marker in a couple of days. Today i weigh 188lbs. I have lost 96lbs so far. I have about 20lbs more to go. This is a wonderful product and i could not have accomplished this weigh loss without alli. If you eat to much fat you will have oily discharge so you learn very quickly how to eat. This product has taught me out to eat properly. Thank you so much alli i owe my life to you
posted Aug 4th, 2010 1:22 pmflorina
the best loss weight pills when you stick to a diet and exersise
posted Jun 16th, 2010 7:02 pmshazell
i have been using alli for a week and have already lost 5 and a half pounds, alli works great for me and i would recomend it to anyone, i have had no side effects so far atall.
posted Jun 16th, 2010 11:26 amTexas512girl
I noticed the oily discharge after day 2. I guess it had to work itself in my system. This aint no joke. Wear pads if U exceed the 15grms of fat per meal, but an experience like this should make U concious of what U eat and make U want to eat less. ALSO, $$$ check HEB coupons, or HEB coupon booklets. They usually have $10 dollar off coupons for any ALLI product, Or go to the ALLI website for complimentary coupon
posted Jun 7th, 2010 11:48 pmgemma
i have been using alli for 1 week its the best thing ever but i have also worked hard wiv it i have lost 8 pounds in 1 week wiv the help of a healthy eating plan but no exersize i havent had any accidents either if u stick to a good controlled diet you shouldent have any off the side effects i recomend this but work hard with it good luck
posted Jun 1st, 2010 1:35 pmAnn
I set up a meal plan on myAlli and hope I don't feel hungry eating less fat. The food options seem yummy. I plan on buying the product this week. I am 5' 6" and 190 lbs, 33 yrs old. My biggest downfall are chips and large portions, no exersize, not enough water consumed. BMI is around 30. I can see that a change in diet with low fat food will be a huge help, but the pill blocking 25% of my fat intake is such an astonishing thing, I just have to try. Someone mentioned wearing a pad. Might just do that if it means loosing this weight! I have read aA LOT of reviews and I don't think this is for vegetarians or people who are already skinny and need to loose the extra "5 lbs".
posted May 31st, 2010 8:57 pmhelp!
ok i have a problem. i was taking alli and i was not having any bowel movements like other people, however i was urinating the fat.. i took it for three weeks and lost only 2lbs. i imediatley stopped takin it cuz my aunt told me its not normal to urinate it out. after i stopped taking it i gained the two pounds back. has anyone else had this problem?
posted May 12th, 2010 11:28 pmKatrina
This diet worked for me for a while. I have lost a total of 70 pounds, and didn't start taking Alli until I was already down about 30 or 40 pounds. I think it probably helped me lose another 20, but after that I took it sporadically. At that point I really only lost more weight when I was conscientious about exercising. Alli definitely works, but only for 3-6 months. The side affects are not terrible most of the time, but be aware that the Alli stays in your system for a while, so even if you don't take when you indulge in something fatty, you will probably still have side affects (wearing a pad or panty liner really helps).
posted May 9th, 2010 10:15 pmShelly
I stared using this product on 4/08/10 and weighed 205, I'm 5'8". I read the reviews about the TE so I watch everything I eat, staying WAY under the allowed 15g of fat. Outside of a few bouts with gas I have not had any TE.
posted Apr 26th, 2010 4:48 pmI love almonds but found a 1/4 cup has 18g of fat so I gave 'em up. Today I'm down to 193 (loss 12 lbs) with a goal of 170 23lbs more to go. I exercise about 2-4 x's a week (cardio). Look, true weight loss is about diet and exercise this product is an added benefit that works if you follow the 15g allowance. Make sure you take a multi vitamin to avoid future health issues. I would recommend product for anyone who is ready to commit.
pss
Quite honestly, I was super scared to use it because 2 yrs ago had my gallbladder removed and if anyone knows that issue, you run to the bathrooom "spur" the moment anyway. But after 4 months on this, it has worked very well for me, had/have about 20 lbs to lose, and have lost 15 so far, some small side affects, but that is mostly my fault eating a little more fat than I should have, otherwise...I would recommend!
posted Apr 23rd, 2010 11:33 am