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Is Alli weight loss program worth it?
Seeing ali weight loss program for sale everywhere i shop incl the grocery store. the alli website says it's 50 percent better than dieting, whatever that means...
is ali worth it? does ali work? i need help but alli is expensive if it doesn't work.
Asked by: Pennie
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August 3, 2008
Alli weight loss program
Answer by Kenneth Han, DO
Alli (found at Costco) is the generic, over the counter equivalent to Xenical originally made by pharmaceutical company ROCHE. It works by blocking gastric and pancreatic lipases, thus blocking fat/oil absorption.
It is fairly safe, however, must be combined with exercise like anything else. If you don't eat a lot of oily fried foods it may not be of benefit.
If you do, take Alli with caution: what you eat is what you get... gas and oily stools. This should be taken with a vitamin because there are certain vitamins ( A, D , E , K) which are "fat soluble" and need oils to be absorbed in the body.
Good luck!
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July 22, 2008
Alli is definitely NOT for everyone.
Answer by Michael Sinclair, MD
Alli is the same medication as Xenical (aka Orlistat). Both block fat absorption. If you don't have a lot of fat in your diet, neither will do much of anything. If you do have a lot of fat in your diet, you will likely have greasy stools, liquid expelled from your anus while passing gas, nausea and bloating.
So... do you think it is worth it? NOT ME!
Web reference: http://www.thewvsr.com/alli.htm
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July 20, 2008
Consider "Body for Life", "The Zone Diet", P90X
Answer by Robert Clinton, MD
Alli is half-strength prescription orlistat-Xenical.
It will not "make" one lose weight. It helps block the absorption of fat. . .causing one to eat less fat or deal with very annoying (and disgusting) anal leakage.
It seems like a great way to change someone's eating habits but there has to be a better way!
Lifestyle modifications without the anal leakage issue is always the best option.
I would look into different programs such as "Body for Life", "The Zone Diet", "P90X" (if you are already fit), checking out other programs involving long-term changes in diet and exercising - or do what Oprah does and hire a personal chef and trainer!
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7/20/08
I did alli for a while and spent a good amount of money and didn't see many results. After a while I stopped doing alli and started jenny craige. In less than 5mo. I have already lost more than 30IB. It may be a little pricy but it is totally woth the money!!! :>
4/5/08
was spending over $60 a month on alli and did not see big changes
btw alli is reduced-strength version of orlistat-Xenical
7/28/08
I am at a healthy weight and work out regularly, would just like to lose 5-10 pounds. This product has done nothing for me. However, I do like to keep it on hand for when I have to go out for business dinners or events where I know I'll be eating out of the ordinary and consuming a lot fattier food than usual.
7/30/08
spending over $100 a month on alli .This product has done nothing for me
11/13/08
Has anyone heard of form? It is a pill and promotes portion control so the person doesn't over eat. No anal leakage...just less eating.