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I've been on orlistat now for a month and I've lost just over 3 stone in weight. I'm following a low fat eeating plan, never felt hungry. Never eaten so much fruit and veg and drank so much water but it's all worth it.
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billie4 Adam1168
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MamaRock Adam1168
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britneyspears Adam1168
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what was your starting weight?
Adam1168
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britneyspears Adam1168
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jane_lily Adam1168
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i have not been successful. My first 6weeks I lost 2 lbs.
Adam1168 jane_lily
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i take it with every meal, but I have also drastically changed what I eat. I've totally cut out crisps, chocolate, pastry, cheese and take aways. As it was Easter I treated myself to a Creme Egg but I can bring myself to eat it!
Adam
jane_lily Adam1168
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Once you reach your goal weight, will you continue the same meal plan?
I too have cut out, wheat, biscuits, chips, pizza, cheese (Oh so hard!) and coffee. Idrink tons of water, and more fruit.
iget so disheartened.
jane
Adam1168 jane_lily
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I haven't thought that far ahead... I'd like to think that when I get there I could relax a bit. I couldn't cut out coffee, I've managed cheese and that's a big issue.
What do you get disheartened about? If you ever need to chat I'm here.
jane_lily Adam1168
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Jane
Adam1168 jane_lily
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Don't weigh yourself every day, stick to once a week and try to do it the same time of the day. Weighing yourself every day is overkill and due to your fluctuations in weight you end up giving yourself a hard time.
I have an app on my phone where I record everything I eat/drink and it is surprising when I think what I used to eat. I never thought I could be bothered to record everything but it is a real motivation.
rumer jane_lily
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Sorry if someone has already said this to you, and I've only been on Orlistat 5 days and lost 2LB so I'm wondering, you should think about getting checked for an underactive Thyroid (think that's how you spel it lol) because that will drastically stop your weight loss progression, you just need a blood test and if it is underactive the doctor will give you further medication to kick start your metabolism along side Orlistat, and the weight will drop off ^^
jane_lily rumer
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I envy those who loose weight the first time. It has been an uphill battle for me. Maybe one day I'll be able to write positive results.
angie1935 Adam1168
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Adam1168 angie1935
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I take orlistat 120mg which is prescribed by my GP. You can buy over the counter a half strength version at 60mg and it's called Alli. Do you have much weight to lose? I've now lost over 4st if I was you I'd go back to my GP and ask about orlistat. Let me know how you get on.
duchessmems Adam1168
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Well done, for losing so much weight. I been on Orlistat for 4 days so far so good, no side effects and drinking 3 litres of water everyday. Am eating a lot of fruits and trying not to eat as much junk.
Have you been doing some exercises as well?