Weightloss Buddy West London

Hi, I've lost 4st with Orlistat in the past and more recently 3.5stone.  The second time I shrunk a lot more than with the greater weight loss as I decided to try out the power plate at my local gym.  I trialled it for a month and then bought a second hand one. It is amazing at toning up and changing your shape, but be warned; the excess skin from the weight loss will sadly remain - it may shrink a little but it doesn't ever go.  I somehow ended up with a very "sculptured" abdomen and shrunk down 3 dress sizes.  Orlistat is fantastic if taken correctly, remembering to carefully count the fat in everything you eat.  Over about 8g of fat in your meal and there's a chance of oily stools and flatulence.  The key is to check the fat content of what you buy and eat, but also to be organised so that if you are going out somewhere and you may have once popped into the bakery or other fast food place, you have something in your bag to eat instead.  If you must pop in for a snack, a ham and tomato sandwich with no butter is good.  Keep fruit, Snack O'Jacks etc. to hand (I've usually got a supply in the car.  Please do not think you can pop a pill and eat what you once.  It may be a good idea to try that the once and see the side-effects.  That will ensure you never do it again!  

I wish you every success with the Orlistat next week.  It does take effort and planning, but then nothing worthwhile is ever easy.  Remember - plan, check fat  content, be organised and try a power plate.  If you're busy it is a great convenient way to get in shape.  You will also need to be doing some cardiovascular exercise though, and walking and swimming are both pretty good.  Best wishes and please let us know how you get on.

Thanks for the advice, so how long did it take tou to lose 4 stone. I know everyone's body works differently but as a rough guide?

Hi I am starting orlistat on Wednesday 10th June and it's my first time do would like a buddy too.

I have 4 and a half stone to lose

Hello kpbridgeman I am also starting oralist at for the first time starting tomorrow (8th) maybe it would be nice to start the long hard journey together! I have about 5 stone that I need to shift so quite hard to find the motivation to start somewhere!

Hello kpbrigdeman and Jo.  I am starting Orlistat tomorrow, 8th June.  As you mentioned, I too have tried all the diets and clubs but have not succeeded.  I have always been bigger than I should have been.  But since having my children now 4 and 2, I cannot shift the excess weight.

I have 4 stone to loose as well.  I wonder if I could tag along on the journey too?

I am really worried about calculating fat content as I've never looked at this before as I have never been good at counting calories.  I little scared of the side effects, should I get it wrong!!

I really hope we are all successful this time.  I'm kind of seeing it as my last chance.