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First day of orlistat

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Lovebforb
Lovebforb

Hi it's my first day of orlistat and I am suffering a terrible headache, is this a possible side effect?

I am really looking forward to seeing how I get on with my weight loss

If anyone one has any snack or meal ideas I would really appreciate it and I would love to hear everyone's stories xxxxxx

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  • clair17
    clair17

    Posted

    Only been on them a few days but doctor told me if I don't have a meal or it has no fat that I don't need to take the tablet. Also I believe its no more than 5g of fat per 100g

    I've had so side effects so far so must be doing something right I guess. It has sort of scared me into eating vvery little fat.

    The thing I'm struggling with is my sweet tooth later in the day x I did buy some snack a jacks today so I can nibble on that later

    Good luck

  • Debbielew
    Debbielew

    Posted

    Hi Donna

    Its my first day too and if you dont eat a meal then dont take the tablet.x

  • donna178
    donna178

    Posted

    Thanks, that's what I thought but its really good to hear from somebody in the same boat!

    I usually follow the rosemary conelly diet as that is very low fat, so I will just carry on with that then.

    Thanks again and good lunck to you too

  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    Hi Guys how are you all doing? I lost 1lb this week which I was pleased with as I went to a wedding at the weekend and drank alot!! (baaaad hellen!!) I followed the rosemary conley diet for the first couple of weeks to kick start my weight loss but i have been advised to follow weight watchers as this seems to be a more realistic long term eating plan. So far I have lost 12lbs in 3 weeks (about 6kg) so if you follow the rules you definitely get the results!! Hope you are all having a good dayx xx
  • clair17
    clair17

    Posted

    Do any of you snack atall?

    I have been having breakfast , lunch, dinner and a couple of pieces of fruit ( no side effects thank god)

    But what do you snack on?

    I'm doing slimming world but watching the fat and no syns ?

  • donna178
    donna178

    Posted

    How does alcohol effect the orlistat, as that telly is my main problem at the weekends!! 😜
  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    Yes I do snack, I am a mum to two very energetic boys and if I didnt snack I think I'd keel over lol. I have low fat yoghurts, pink n white wafers (although these are probably syns on sw) and occasionally I allow myself a 2 finger kitkat, but very rarely!! lol. I seem to have the side effects under control now and I know that I can have a small treat every now and then if I want and its fine. On sw I would suggest snacking on cold chicken or ham or crudites. Fruit is fine to snack on as well just be careful I find if I eat too much fruit I get very very gassy!!
  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    I think alcohol is ok as there is no fat in it just calories. But obviously stay away from creamy stuff like baileys etc. Although alcohol has no fat it is high in calories, 1 shot of vodka is 50kcal so this will slow your weightloss if u over do it regularly. it shouldnt give you the dreaded oil though lol
  • clair17
    clair17

    Posted

    Thanks smile

    Yeah see I have four kids and snacking is something I have to do . I will get some yogurts in and will try my snack a Jack tonight smile the excitement xx

  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    I totally get that lol kids are hard work!! Good luck with the snack a jacks. Toast with jam or honey is a good snack too. Xx
  • Rockey
    Rockey

    Posted

    Soreen malt loaf is very low fat for a snack x
  • donna178
    donna178

    Posted

    Oh yes I forgot about soreen that's great for a snack
  • donna178
    donna178

    Posted

    Jaffa cakes are very love in fat if you can limit yourself to 2 or 3 at a time!! I like them for a quick sweet fix in

    the evening!!

  • Yummymummy2007
    Yummymummy2007

    Posted

    Cocopops are low in fat and work for a good choccy fix
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