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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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Starting alli tomorrow

27 replies

Kafka · 14/06/2009 20:07

Anybody want to join me?

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Yurtgirl · 14/06/2009 20:10

What the heck is alli? Confused

SmileyMylee · 14/06/2009 23:25

I'm starting on Tuesday at the London clinic.

A bit nervous but also very excited!

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Kafka · 15/06/2009 08:23

Yes me too. I am off to buy mine today from Boots. Smiley are you doing the prescription version, or over the counter?

Work two days a week so until I get the measure of the side effects I will not take on those days. I am hoping to be able to lose on average 1kg a week over a period of 8 weeks.

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MrsSeanBean · 15/06/2009 08:37

Does it work then? I assumed it was just a gimmick / waste of money...., would entertain the idea if I can be convinced it works.

(Yurtgirl: Alli - weight loss enhancer pills)

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Kafka · 15/06/2009 12:07

I believe there has been a clinical study that demonstrated an increased weight loss in those that followed a caloried controlled diet. But I have not read it and someone who has may be able to tell you more.

For me I am using it as a motivator and deterrent as I don't wish to suffer the side effects. I hope that it will help keep me off the cakes, sweets and biscuits. I want to lose 10kg.

You can get it from the GP as well as over the counter.

I bought mine from the chemist today and have just had my first dose

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SmileyMylee · 15/06/2009 19:54

Kafka,

We're at cross purposes. I thought you meant Alizonne. I hadn't heard of Alli before.

Good luck with Alli.

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Kafka · 15/06/2009 22:55

Oh, likewise good luck with Alizone

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Kafka · 15/06/2009 22:58

Any other mumsnetters doing Alli? Be nice to have some company.

Update, have obeyed the Alli rules and taken the tablets and have suffered no adverse effects - hugely relieved.

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ClaireDeLoon · 15/06/2009 23:02

Would like to know more please - how much and how much do you buy at once?

Let us know how you get on.

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Kafka · 15/06/2009 23:08

I bought four weeks supply for fifty pounds, but you can get on prescription from the GP for £7.20.

There are a few threads on here as to how it works.

I just need some help to motivate myself and I am hoping this will give me a 'leg up'.

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ClaireDeLoon · 15/06/2009 23:11

I need the same thing - will search out threads with the details thanks. I just need to see some result.

MrsSeanBean · 16/06/2009 09:39

What are the potential side effects Kafka?
Glad it is going well for you so far.

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Kafka · 16/06/2009 20:15

google it,I understand they are not pleasant. However I have suffered none. Got to wait and see if it is going to work for me though on the weight loss front.

I was up at 4am for work and am exhausted and need some biscuits but cannot have any .

Eaten well though, had salad, sandwiches, strawberries, rice and chilli and cottage cheese today. Plus glass of wine tonight.

sorry for typos wacked out

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Kafka · 17/06/2009 20:34

Still going, no side effects. The weight loss is slow but at least I am steering clear of cakes, sweets and biscuits. Are you all still lurking?? Anyone going to join me. I go for my weigh in tomorrow and I will report in.

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MrsSeanBean · 18/06/2009 18:29

Well done for keeping at it - first few days are hard work. Good luck with your weigh in.

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Kafka · 18/06/2009 22:30

Well I was down on percentage fat but a bit up on weight, but I am not giving up. Mrs SB thanks for the support. I fear that I shall have to give up wine or start running.... What to do!

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breeminor · 23/06/2009 19:15

Well done Kafka, please keep posting I am interested in Alli but was scared off by the side effects. Good luck next week

sobby · 24/06/2009 14:45

Yes I will join you , I started taking them on Monday this week 22nd june

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Kafka · 24/06/2009 21:26

Feel it is not going as expected. No side effects but no effects at all! Could it be that I avoid fat already and so it will not work for me. I have to up my activity but I am a bit down and do not feel like doing exercise. But it is supposed to work so good luck the rest of you. I dont know what I am going to do.

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Kafka · 29/06/2009 20:47

Sobby how is it going. I think I may have lost a little bit possibly three pounds since I started. I think it is do with age, the slow weight loss, soooo annoying!

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shinyshoes · 07/07/2009 08:30

I'm on Xenical (prescrition version) I have lost 17lb in 2 months, BUT I have been terribly bad on it. Having takeaways and other things I shouldn't. The weightloss would have been far greater had I not have cheated.

Doc has given me another lot yesturday
and I'm determined to stick to a lower fat healthier diet.

Good luck ladies

jetcat32 · 08/07/2009 19:48

I too am on xenical - but only for the past week. I have lost 8lbs this week, but i do have a fair bit to use

From what i was reading on the alli website, if you dont eat enough fat, then the alli or xenical wont work properly. I was really scared of the side effects when i first started them, so was only eating about 2-3g of fat per meal. I have now upped that to about 8-10, and am still losing

Good luck to all those taking it

PricklyVelvet · 08/07/2009 20:33

to get it prescribed do you have to be over a certain weight?

dreamteamgirl · 08/07/2009 23:56

To even buy it you have to have a BMI over 28. I would imagine you probably have to have a BMI over 30 or so to qualify for on prescription.

I have started using it to help after I gained 6 lbs back quitting smoking. Dont take it every meal, and I do Slimming World as well
Haven't had any unwated effects really so far. Def much softer and (TMI warning) looser movements, and am back below the weight I was when I quite smoking 8 weeks ago, so I am chuffed

JigglyPiggy · 09/07/2009 12:37

hi everyone, do you mind if i join you?

I am not taking either item yet but I am visiting my gp today as I have finally accpeted that I need to get myself sorted out once and for all.

My bmi is 34 so I am hoping that she will agree to start me on the prescription version. Can I ask how you managed to convince your GP to do this as mine was a bit when I mentioned it at my 6 week checkup post baby?

I am also going to SW again and have lost 1 stone so I am hoping she will see how committed I am about losing the weight.

dreamteamgirl are you going to SW class? I just wondered how SW views you taking alli / xenical to assist with the weight loss?