The diet pill alli....

[Guest]

... has anyone thought about taking this?

I have been reading up on it and I am tossing this up in hopes that others will talk about it as well.

 

[jomar]

It's flying off the shelves. But make sure you read the fine print and don't stray too far from a bathroom. Seems like I read somewhere (or heard) that the manufacturer recommends people wear dark slacks. Pretty big ick factor, there.

 

[impressive]

I had to Google it. An over-the-counter, lower dose variety of Xenical (orlisat), which works by blocking absorption of certain fats ... hence the need to keep a bathroom in close proximity.

Let us know your experiences if you decide to try it, please.

 

[BlackShanglan]

It's flying off the shelves. But make sure you read the fine print and don't stray too far from a bathroom. Seems like I read somewhere (or heard) that the manufacturer recommends people wear dark slacks. Pretty big ick factor, there.

I saw Stephen Colbert the other night claiming to read the "dark slacks" warning straight from the manufacturer's website. Seemed like a really good argument to try eating less fat instead.

 

[jomar]

I saw Stephen Colbert the other night claiming to read the "dark slacks" warning straight from the manufacturer's website. Seemed like a really good argument to try eating less fat instead.

Yes, that's where I heard it! I love that show.

Seemed like he was telling the truth so I got curious. I got this off the alli website:

"You may feel an urgent need to go to the bathroom. Until you have a sense of any treatment effects, it's probably a smart idea to wear dark pants, and bring a change of clothes with you to work."

 

[Pure]

you're joking!

 

[impressive]

Yes, that's where I heard it! I love that show.

Seemed like he was telling the truth so I got curious. I got this off the alli website:

"You may feel an urgent need to go to the bathroom. Until you have a sense of any treatment effects, it's probably a smart idea to wear dark pants, and bring a change of clothes with you to work."

That's just so disturbing.

 

[jomar]

you're joking!

I wish I was.

 

[Pure]

from the official site

{{i like the "security guard" analogy, i.e., if you sneak to eat fat, you'll shit yourself.}}

http://www.myalli.com/howdoesitwork/treatmenteffects.aspx


What are treatment effects?

alli™ works by preventing the absorption of some of the fat you eat. The fat passes out of your body, so you may have bowel changes, known as treatment effects. You may get:

gas with oily spotting
loose stools
more frequent stools that may be hard to control
What to expect

The excess fat that passes out of your body is not harmful. In fact, you may recognize it as something that looks like the oil on top of a pizza. Eating a low-fat diet lowers the chance of these bowel changes. Limit fat intake in your meals to an average of 15 grams.

Learn more about following a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet.

Learning how to manage treatment effects is an important part of being successful with alli. Here's how to take control:

Start trimming fat from your diet now, even before you begin taking alli. Then pick a day to begin taking alli, such as a weekend day so you can stay close to home if you experience a treatment effect. Make the timing work for you. If you're getting ready to travel or attend a social event, hold off on starting with alli until the event is over

While no one likes experiencing treatment effects, they might help you think twice about eating questionable fat content. If you think of it like that, alli can act like a security guard for your late-night cravings

You can't "save fat grams" from lunch and "spend them" at dinner. Spread your daily fat gram allowance of 15 grams on average per meal over the whole day

You may feel an urgent need to go to the bathroom. Until you have a sense of any treatment effects, it's probably a smart idea to wear dark pants, and bring a change of clothes with you to work

You may not usually get gassy, but it's a possibility when you take alli. The bathroom is really the best place to go when that happens

You can use a food journal to recognize what foods can lead to treatment effects. For example, writing down what you eat may help you learn that marinara sauce is a better option than Alfredo sauce

To learn more about how myalliplan can guide you with smarter food choices and a wealth of resources, visit myalliplan now.

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PS. I think we're going to need a thread on embarrassing moments with Alli!

 

[impressive]

"treatment effects"

Right.

 

[flavortang]

I don't see why anyone would take these pills. The directions say that you have to take the pills in addition to a low-calorie diet and regular exercise program. If you're already on a low-calorie diet and regular exercise program...WHY THE FUCK DO YOU NEED THE PILLS?

It's lame. I'd rather just eat right and workout rather than eat right, workout and have to be afraid of involuntary ass discharge. This is the best these scientists could come up with? We should be living on Mars by now, but no, we get diet pills that give you hershey squirts instead. Yippee.

 

[Liar]

I don't see why anyone would take these pills. The directions say that you have to take the pills in addition to a low-calorie diet and regular exercise program. If you're already on a low-calorie diet and regular exercise program...WHY THE FUCK DO YOU NEED THE PILLS?

Sounds like the pill is extra incentive to stay on the diet. I know that if I had a chemical in me that converted the fat I ate into the runs, I'd be extra careful with what I ate.

 

[CeriseNoire]

I don't see why anyone would take these pills. The directions say that you have to take the pills in addition to a low-calorie diet and regular exercise program. If you're already on a low-calorie diet and regular exercise program...WHY THE FUCK DO YOU NEED THE PILLS?

alli™ works by preventing the absorption of some of the fat you eat. The fat passes out of your body, so you may have bowel changes, known as treatment effects.

Low-cal and exercise won't do that, and depending on the extent of the extra weight, exercise might not be an option until some weight is lost.

 

[Pure]

how do you exercize if you're on the can all the time*.... or is running to it the main form?


or how to do jumping jacks when bits of oil-- like on top of a pizza, as they say-- mixed with gas will spurt out your ass?

 

[R. Richard]

You can get much of the effect of the Alli pill, without the side effects by using a product called Metabolol II by Champion Nutrition. Metabolol II is a metabolic optimizer [there are competing brands, but Metabolol II was the first.] Metabolol II contains the fats necessary to digest food, but in the form of medium chain triglycerides. The MCTs are giant molecules, too big to penetrate intestine walls. Thus the fat is available for digestion, but can't be stored by the body.

I have used Metabolol II for some time, but as a workout aid, not for weight loss. It did initially have some minor effects on my digestion, but nothing like the Alli pill. I normally use Metabolol II after my workout, to replace a meal. [Chocolate Metabolol II actually uses carob, but it has a deep, delicious chocolate taste. Those of you who don't like chocolate will just have to put up with the taste.]

 

[LadynStFreknBed]

They talked about Alli on the Today show. And, really, the benefit isn't that great. It may help you lose a small percent more than you would without it. I think the example they used is for every 10 lbs. you would have lost with diet and exercise alone, you'll lose an extra lb. with Alli.
10% greater weight loss is not a big enough incentive to me to put up with the side effects.

I decided to really concentrate on eating right and exercising this month instead. I'm hoping it will get me back on track.

 

[flavortang]

Either that or you can skip the Alli pill, workout and eat right but take a lot of laxatives, then it's like you're taking the Alli pill.

 

[CeriseNoire]

Either that or you can skip the Alli pill, workout and eat right but take a lot of laxatives, then it's like you're taking the Alli pill.

Actually laxatives would mostly deplete water and electrolytes, not fat.

LadySFB: I don't think it's enough incentive for most, but for the severely obese, ten percent would probably mean a lot.

 

[BlackShanglan]

Interestingly, my body has some up with its own personal low-fat diet aid with its own special "treatment effects." I recommend it highly as a diet regimen, but not so much as a lifestyle for fun and pleasure. The message is quite clear: "Eat high-fat foods (or dairy) (or coconut) (or caffeine) (or chocolate) (or corn sweetners) (or artificial sweetners) and I will put you in a great deal of pain."

It's a real winner as a diet, I have to admit. I've never been so devoted to examining what I eat.

Shanglan

 

[BlackShanglan]

Either that or you can skip the Alli pill, workout and eat right but take a lot of laxatives, then it's like you're taking the Alli pill.

Except with potentially lethal electrolyte imbalances.

Do not under any circumstances attempt to use a laxative for weight loss. It's dicing with death.

 

[flavortang]

Except with potentially lethal electrolyte imbalances.

Do not under any circumstances attempt to use a laxative for weight loss. It's dicing with death.

My post was more aimed at the fact that laxatives give you the shits, like Alli.

 

[BlackShanglan]

My post was more aimed at the fact that laxatives give you the shits, like Alli.

*nods* Sorry, should have been clear - my own post was not actually aimed at you, but at the little wheels turning in other potential minds.

 

[The_Fool]

*nods* Sorry, should have been clear - my own post was not actually aimed at you, but at the little wheels turning in other potential minds.

I think you are calling me stupid again.......