Anyone else taking Alli during lockdown?

[lockdownalli]

So the first eight weeks of lockdown I ate cake and drank

Then I weighed myself and realised I was 12 stone 13 and 5 foot five, putting me in the obese category

I decided to try Alli. The only thing that had put me off it before was the unfortunate side effects if you eat too much fat in a meal. Allegedly there is a risk you can shit your pants.

I figured as I currently leave the house once or twice a week, this would be the IDEAL time to try this particular tool out. I do see it as a tool, rather than some kind of Miracle Cure for Gluttony.

So I started taking it, only with meals that contain fat, and after just one week I am 12 stone 5!!! Bloody delighted.

I haven't had any accidents, but have had to scoot upstairs or out of bed a couple of times as you get far less time between thinking you need to go, and the , erm, event.

Also, apologies if TMI, I am having more frequent BMs and there is sometimes a sort of orange globuley film on the bowl which I believe is the fat.

Is anyone else using lockdown as a reason to try Alli? I couldn't possibly use it in my "normal" life which involves lots of packed commuter trains and long drives.

I'd advice orlistat its double the dose of alli

I did wonder about taking two Alli...........

I tried these years ago, and even when I had a meal which wasn't all that high in fat, I dribbled orange oil. I had to wear a sanitary pad just incase I broke wind and had an accident! It was truly awful! Would obviously be easier staying at home though. best of luck x
Same here. I know someone that leaked orange oil all over her wedding dress. I’d rather be fat 🤷‍♀️

@lockdownalli I used to go to bed at around 2am. In the last few weeks I've managed 11pm most nights so I'm getting better!

@Startoftheyear2020 you're right. I'm always in the kitchen cooking, I'm just one of those people who can't eat after cooking. My boys have very healthy diets and please may I brag when I say they love their fruit and veg and only drink water through choice 😁

I definitely need to adapt my habits before they notice my bad ones. Thanks for the kick up my fat ass 😂

I must admit to taking two Alli at a time when eating 2 sausages and scrambled egg made with butter and cream and still no "results". I wonder if I am not drinking enough water with them, usually half a glass and then a cup of tea.

Sorry @Charlieandthechocolatecake definitely not judging! Every small step we make is a good thing.

How is everyone doing ? I am 20lbs down since 10th June and still going strong!

I started taking Orlistat on Friday. I'm now trying to work out how to get an orange fat stain off the sofa without telling DP

Well done @princesshollysmagicalwand that's amazing! Keep going 😀

2st down now! Hope everyone else is still doing well. Mines definitely slowed down now.

@SeasonallySnowyPeasant

I started taking Orlistat on Friday. I'm now trying to work out how to get an orange fat stain off the sofa without telling DP

@SeasonallySnowyPeasant I have just been prescribed Orlistat - I am collecting my prescription tomorrow. Had you eaten something fatty or did this just happen? Feeling slightly worried now

How did everyone get on?

Well my white jeans were never the same when I took it .

I know this is an old thread, but since it popped up.
I was always curious what do people do about contraception? I considered Alli a while ago (went just with calorie counting) and this was a concern

@lockdownalli are you still taking it? I’m considering starting same reasons as you, at home so near a loo 🤣