Enhances your success, doesn't create it
November 26, 2008
I rated this item at 5 stars because it does exactly what it is advertised to do. I made the decision to work at losing weight. I had been on the weight watchers program, and had started spending some time on an eliptical trainer. I was having some success at this. When I introduced Alli to the mix, results did indeed improve! Instead of losing 2-5 pounds a month, I began losing 4-8. I've lost 40 pounds so far, and I'm going to stay the course. The few times I suffered the undesirable effects explained in other reviews and in the warnings from the product, it was because I ate too much fat at one time. It just helped to imprint in my mind what was going into my body, and thank goodness it didn't stay there. Used correctly, this product works. If you intend to eat mainly fried foods and foods rich in fat, then I would steer clear of this product. It is designed to keep your body from processing the fat, preventing it from being stored as fat in you. So, as a result, it is expelled in your stool. Imagine all the cooking oil that is absorbed when potatoes are fried in it. Now imagine that much cooking oil moving through your body by itself, and what that might cause in the end. Once you decide to lose weight and eat healthier, then I would highly recommend this product to enhance your efforts.
If you follow the directions, it works!
November 23, 2008
Yes, I know all about the "nasty" effects. I tried this product back when it was Xenical and was twice the mgs. Lets just say the side effects back then were *explosive* but the weight loss was amazing. I stopped using it because I switched jobs and could no longer be close to a restroom at all times if needed.
I have now begun using alli and I have to tell you, even though the dosage has dropped to 60mg--it still does its job. It is in no way magical-you still need to exercise. I don't do a gut busting work out but I do take brisk walks for at least 30 minutes at night. 12 lbs lost the 1st 2 weeks.
Results are I'm sure based on the individual but if you follow the directions and not assume you can still shove pizza and other greasy foods into your body without a disaster looming - this is not for you.
It takes awhile to realize the schedule that your body is on to eliminate the waste from this product. I used a calendar and wrote down times I ate, times I had to, you know...and then kept myself on basically the same eating schedule. This resulted in basically the same time when I had to, you know....
The "you know" I think is the greatest fear that people have about alli.
You just need to commit to the directions, keep a log of eating, etc and you should be okay in my opinion.
The best weight loss program ever
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September 8, 2008
I have never been a heavy person, but after a long illness, I gained about fify pounds. I started using Alli approximately one year ago. I followed the program, excercising, eating right, and taking Alli. I have not only lost the fifty pounds, but a few extra. I have learned to eat a healthy diet and to continue excercising. I still use Alli, but only when needed. I highly recommend Alli.
Alli Weight-Loss Aid
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September 6, 2008
I love this product, I've lost 21 pounds in 4 months and plan on
reordering soon.
Quick Opinion
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March 19, 2008
My experience on Alli has been great. I've been using it since Nov 2007 and have reached my goal weight. The side effects mentioned by some haven't effected me therefore I have to wonder if the people who have experience discharge, etc were actually following the diet plan or if they continued to eat high fat diets? I will continue to use Alli to maintain my weight.
