Many of you have probably heard about the over-the-counter weight loss drug Alli. It is a less potent version of orlistat, which is a pharmaceutical drug used for weight loss. The way that it works is that it binds to a fat enzyme in the digestive tract, so that about one quarter of fat from the diet is not digested. It just passes through the digestive tract.
Leaving fat undigested in the intestines can lead to a host of digestive problems. In fact, side effects of Alli include oily and loose stools, fecal incontinence, frequent or urgent bowel movements or flatulence. What this does to the balance of microflora in the digestive tract is not healthy. Fat is not meant to pass through undigested.
That is only the beginning. Recently, the FDA began an investigation of the hepatotoxicity of Alli. Apparently, Alli (and its pharmaceutical counterpart) may cause liver damage. So not only does it wreak havoc in the intestines, but it may be getting absorbed and moving into the liver, causing further damage there.
Sure, the idea of taking a pill and eating all the fat we want is certainly attractive. But the big picture cannot be overlooked here, folks. Weight management is a commitment. It is a lifestyle change. It is not a pill. And it certainly should not be risky.
If you are tired of yo-yo dieting and taking diet pills that produce more side effects than weight loss, why not make a change? The Fiber35 Diet was designed to be an easy way for people to lose weight based on the amount of fiber that they eat every day. Check out the Fiber35diet website (www.fiber35diet.com) for more info on this great plan.
And if you’re looking to jump start your diet, Diet Start Cleanse can help you on your way. It is a two-part non-stimulant cleanse designed to help boost fat metabolism, while also providing a colon cleanse to support healthy bowel function.
So take charge of your weight loss and choose a plan that makes sense, without all the risks!
Has anyone else suffered from severe muscle cramps while taking Alli ?
YES,I take Alli as needed. I would never take Alli on a daily basis.All Alli does is allow your body NOT to absorb all the fat that you eat.Its side effects really FORCE you to pay attention to everything you do and eat.If i want to eat something i make sure& check that it is in the 15-18% fat content range,I also pay attention to my portion sizes and stop eating as soon as i feel full.
I have a system and this is how it goes.
I keep Alli on hand if i know that i am going to eat a more fattening meal then usual.If i plan to eat a half a pint of ice cream or go with my daughter to eat out i have them in my purse,this way i know quite a bit of this mainly unhealthy fat is on its way out!.I do not take the pills when i eat a salad or my daily Avocado,most all healthy meals that i eat i will not use the pill.I want my body to absorbed the healthy good fats.I think taking this pill 3 times a day could be taxing on your liver-its just using the drug to much in my opinion.
When i do finally run out of the diet pills i purposely wait about a month to buy some more and get it out of my system…
The Alli budget: Alli is not cheap,and it rarely goes on sale,but you can get it cheaper if you know what to look for.
I have a ALLI BUDGET of $35.00-$40.00 total for 120 Alli diet pills.
If you check the internet for store sales,Amazon on especially EBAY you can almost always get a 120 bottle for $39.99,and that is the going rate for 60 pills at the store.
When ever I see the price i want to spend only then do i buy.Sometimes i have to wait more then a month and that is ok for my health and my pocket book.
Other things i do to lose weight is cut out ALL foods and processed products that contain HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP or HYDROGENATED OILS.These ingredients are altered by man and do not allow your body to feel full so you do eat more.If you are going to eat something sweet MAKE sure it contains real sugar so your body CAN tell you “stop eating i am full”
If you have a treadmill before you decide to run/walk,buy a waist wrap- tighten it as tight as you can around your waist and run in front of the TV!
1-30 min. show later you have now ran over a mile:)
You will also notice lots more sweat around your waist from wrap.My waist can’t live without it!
Its the corset concept,you have seen women on tv and the internet with the small waist lines due to wearing a corset.Take measurements of your waist line before you start wearing it for a couple hours a day.Then check your waistline a month later and you will see it works quite well…good luck to all!