New to Orlistat... Need some help...

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I'm starting my tablets on Monday and after reading everyone's stories on here I am in high hopes.  The only thing is, my nurse never gave me any diet guide, etc - I know you're supposed to eat around 5g of fat per 100g, but am I looking at the total fat on packet labels or the fat 'of which saturates'?  I want to start this on the right foot so any help is appreciated xx

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    Hi, welcome. 

    On all packets look at the fat content and try and stay under 5g per 100g but not saturated . 

    Have no more than 15g per meal so 45g a day. 

    I use my fitness pal app it's fab tells u fat and calories and adds it all up for you over the day. 

    Just stay away from high fat contents to avoid accidents. If you have no side affects your doing it right smile Good luck 

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    Hi i keep hearing about this APP can someone tell me exactly what im looking for i want it if it helps.

    I got told zilch off my doctor about orlistat, i lost 5lb in first month bit gutted but hey a loss is a loss, these chats have helped massivley, good luck xxxxx

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      Just type in my fitness app in ur phone or tablet. It's free and tells u the amount of fat in EVERYTHING smile
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      are you talking about myfitnesspal? it tracks your cals/fat etc it won't tell you what to eat. 5lb off is better than 5lb on. If your stuck for ideas i have a blog with meal ideas if that's what you meant x
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      Yeah I used that as I calorie counted as well as stayed below the fat wink

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