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 didnt like alli they made me so sick to my tummy its not funny so i just stopped taking them i dont recremened them to anyone
Tonight, July 31st, I first learned about Alli, the new diet pill. I never heard of it before so it caught my attention. In the commercial on CNN it was said that "millions of people have lost weight" using Alli. If it's so new, how could that many people report success? I would consider that lying to the public. Shouldn't CNN (and other stations running this commercial) pull the plug on this product? I'd like proof of the millions if it does exist.
I used alli for a year. Initially lost 10 lbs but alli no longer works anymore. don't know if this is universal or just me. didn't change a thing. just stopped working.
Hi Everyone My name is Marla. I bought the alli starter pack today and will be trying out tomorrow I am going to post a weekly update to let everyone knoe how it goes as I think most people (like myself ) read reviews. Just a little background I am probably not the typical person on here and not looking for the miracle answer. To be honest I am not overweight. I know you must be thinking why would someone not overweight take alli well for me it is to assist in a lifestyle change. I am a 29 year old mom..I am 5'5 and I weigh 131lbs. Sounds preety good huh ,,Well its not I eat 3 fast food meals a day and my body fat percentage is 36%. Thats right 36% which puts me in the category for high risk for a heart attack. Its not always about "looking skinny" however my dr. recommended alli to help me "adjust my lifestyle" and thats what I plan to do. Losing weight I guess is the bonus. Regardless if this pill ccan help me eat healthier and make a lifestyle change Im all for it. I will post weekly and let all know how it pans out.
I have lost three pounds in one week. I usually take 2 Alli a day with one semi-fattening meal. I have no side effects what so ever.
sure
I started on Alli in April of 2008. I was 201lbs, a size 14-15 and 5'8". It's now the middle of July, and I'm at 181 and a size 12. I hardly exercise and have a desk job. I hang out pretty close to the fat limit per meal. I have very few side effects; when I do, they're limited to oily discharge while going to the bathroom. Better there, than on my thighs.
Omgosh the side effects are very REAL. I had gas with oil spots. Think about having a bowel movement with all fat coming out and then your rear feels like you put butter on it. Yuck I know but when I ate a little fat it did not happen that often but one day the office had a party and I had some higher fat food I had to go home a change my pants. So when they say you have to stay on a low fat diet they are not kidding. If you cheat you will not like what happens. I only been taking it for a week so no weight change. But i not going to take it anymore because it not worth the side effects i had.
I had thought about bying Alli, but as I read all the stories, I got scared. One day I finally did it. I've been on it for 3 weeks. I have not yet had a side affect and have lost 2 lbs a week. I am also on a very low fat diet and jog 3 miles 3x a week.
Kim, I've been doing the weight watcher meals, and the recipes in the alli cook books, and the weight is coming off for me
hi guys, ive been taking xenical for 2 days now and have used the toilet once and it seemed normal. im worried about how much fat im eating as i really dont have a clue . ive bought this drug in a foriegn country as i cant see a doctor here .. i was wondering if anyone could help me find a low fat diet plan that will work with xenical as i cant find anything on the net. Im so desperate to loose weight im 93 kg at 5.4 and its really getting me down . Thank you :)
I havent seen any one mention that Alli does help people who have problems with being regular. My weight came from not being able to go. Laxatives are out of the question and high fiber diet just made it worse for me. I started Alli YES to help lose weight but it has done more than that for me. I havn't been regular since I was a baby. Alli helps me to go EVERY day with out straning. I guess the fat helps lube up my digestive track making it WAY easier to go. I lost 15 lbs with Alli. I do watch what I eat and do alot of house work to act as my excersice. When I don't take Alli I am back to NOT being able to go at all or very little. It's nice to have something that doesn't HARM your digestive track. I hope they never stop making it. As far as side effects just make sure you DON'T eat those foods that cause nasty leakage. Simple as that.
June 30, 200b, I am planning to statrt this Diet, are there any new updates?
i dont know i just started this Alli crap and i didnt think the first few days anything was gonna happen 2 me and WHOA it just hit me, AND my undergarmets.....i was so upset and still am... i just stopped taking it now.....if you can handle wearing diapers and locking yourself indoors all day then go for Alli but otherwise this is just not for me......i am absolutely disgusted!!
alli seems to work, but i do watch fat intake . lost 5 pounds in 2 weeks. i have forgotten to take pill and then took after i ate. does alli still work the same way then ???
I've been on alli for 2 weeks and i have lost 6lbs! before using alli i lost 11 lbs so ive lost a total of 17lbs. I like alli because the treatment affects scare me away from eating fatty foods. I have had some treatment affects, but they were not bad at all. I go to the gym for an hour-an hour and a half 6 days a week and i eat around 1300 calories a day. Im loving it, i just hope it keeps working!
I've been taking Alli for 3 days now and I haven't seen any weight loss yet( I do feel less bloated). I exercise 3-4 times a week- every week. My problem was I just eat food that's really, really bad for me. Although, I haven't seen any weight loss yet, I do like the pill. In 3 days, I've learned that even food that I thought was reasonably good for me.... is actually not- And the dreaded TE's are proof. That oily discharge is no joke. But I'm learning how to eat better. Even if you take Alli just to help you learn what to eat and what not to eat, I believe it's worth it.
I've been pretty amazed by the varying degrees of comments that have been posted within the past few weeks. Convinced that this product might actually work, despite "Be Smart's" commentary (that half the comments are false and produced by the company itself), I found that the product does supress my hunger. Not drastically loosing much weight (and not exercising either) I don't get the "nasty" side affects that others have. I've been taking it for almost a week and have felt a little light (headed) but taking a multivitamin in highly suggested. I rarely do eat greasy foods, and have not had the side affects people claim to have. So far, the product is really knew, but I will come back and share my success or probable failure. I am 5'5 and between 148-150lbs and am trying to get down to 125-130. I've tried the exercise, yet I've never kept any of the weight I lost off because that would mean my whole life diet would change, which it hasnt. Thus, I'm going to continue to give alli a try in hopes that I will loose the weight and keep it off, but there is always the question or statement that there isn't a pill that can fix this challenging issue...
You guys do Know that half these comments are FAKE and are posted by the actual company itself to make there prouduct look good. Duh.
Is anyone buying the Alli cookbooks? because there are alot of places where you can go out to eat, and they give you meals that you can order, and still stay within your guidelines
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