First day of orlistat

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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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    Hi Vicki I'm doing ok my diets going well I've had no accidents or symptoms I haven't had any wobbles yet haha xxx how's your wobble machine ? I'm struggling for breakfast tho I've been having a toasted English muffin with jam but fancy a change ? X

    How much have u lost in total now x

    Chels992 I would give it ago if I was you and try tweeting your diet slightly as your body maybe used to the same sorts of food your eating x

    Ivebeen on the tablets for over 2 months now and I've lost 34lb xxx

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    Hi girls

    Help help help

    Is it possible these tablets won't work?

    I've been on them two weeks. First week lost 2lb I've stuck to a low calorie , less than 5g of fat per 100g and less than 15g fat per meal. 1200 calories a day. Taken the tablets as instructed this week lost nothing.

    Yesterday thought id test them as I've had no side effects or anything and had a chicken salad deli sandwich and a smoothie from mcdonalds for lunch and nothing no side effects atall.

    Do these tablets work for everyone ?

    I'm also on thyroxine for an under active thyroid which was my reason for gaining weight in the first place could these stop them working ?

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    Hi becca, oh I love my wobble machine lol. My legs look better already and last two weeks since having it I lost 3.5lb and 4lb I wonder if that's anything to do with it?

    For breakfast I have crumpets or on a sat I have a small wrap and a couple of bacon medallions which are low fat from the co op. it's only 190 cals and lovely with a bit of brown sauce.

    At the weekend when I say I had a wobble I just went over my calories by 250🍷🍷🍷🍷

    It's the wine lol, but least its low fat lol.

    Is it only two months you've been doing this diet bec? I'm a month now and seemed like you'd be doing it ages before me?

    I've lost 15lb in 4 weeks weigh again on Thursday at fat club.

    You've done so well x

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    There are a few girls on here that are on that medication too and I know are finding it slow.

    You will have to read though the threads as I remember someone saying don't take the pills together as it stops one of them working! Sorry I can't help more but I'm sure someone will be around to help you more. X

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    Thanks Hun , finishing it really hard and also doctor said if I didn't have a significant loss she wouldn't prescribe them again in 2 wks when I see her. Catch 22 they arnt working very well but not sure if maybe I'm doing something to hinder that x
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    Ive just got my new prescription so will b 3 months when these run out x. I've started walking the dog again as I've done less walking last month as my fiancée past his driving test so we were getting lazy lol.

    On the upside my boyfriend has lost 10lb in a month eating the same teas that I've been having x he's already slim but he's over the moon haha xxx

    I'm gonna get some crumpets and some turkey rashers in as I'm still trying to change my foods all the time so I don't get bored x

    It's only 6 weeks 4 days till my holidays then 10 weeks 5 days till my Xmas party which is casino night dress code is dress to impress !! I can't bloody wait I would love to loose 2 stone by my Xmas party xxxxxx

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    Oh wow u lucky thing, this is my busy time so no hols for me!! I started back work this wk as had the whole summer off! Hopefully shed some lard as my jobs so active.

    You will knock em dead bec!! I would like to loose 2 stone by Xmas that's 2.5 lb a week! I'd love that.

    Me fella wont have what I have lol he has steak smothered in Stilton lol. X

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    He's been really supportive and he enjoys eating what I'm eating he still eats lots of chocolate tho x

    I bloody hope so haha I really want a fab evening gown so gonna put my all into it and see how far I get x

    We r gonna b soo skinny by Xmas we won't b recognised haha x

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    You've all inspired me to go back on the pills! I think ill give them a go untill christmas and see if I get a boost smile thanks girls x
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    Oh I hope so lol. I will see the in laws at Xmas not seen them since before this so I really want them to notice a difference in me! Dunno how many stone or ton that will take tho lol.

    I get to buy the dress for next years wedding so gotta keep going as I wanna be lots smaller by thensmile

    You've done amazing.

    I don't mind doing him the food he likes he has such a physical job he deserves it smile

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    Ur doing amazing I'm sure u will hit ya targets easily xxx

    I'm looking forward to a skinny Xmas. But I. Know it's gonna b difficult x

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    Yeah with all that chocolate and bronze at crimbo x
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    Just the bloody chocolate!! My nana and grandad get me and my brothers a massive gift bag filled with loads of different chocolate :s fab but not good for the diet xx
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    My dad gives me money but buys a crate of white wine n a tin of roses to open!! Mmmmm orange creams drrrooooolllllll lol.
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    Haha strawberry creams all the way !! X

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