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orlistat diet info

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laurabozman
laurabozman

hello, i have just started taking orlistat and wondered what sort of diet i should be looking at- or tips as the docter did not give any advice just said eat less fat.

thanks in advance

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  • karen11512
    karen11512 laurabozman

    Posted

    Hi hun, ive started them today but I was on them last year and lost 2 stone in 7 weeks then started cheating and stopped my diet sad I had fruit and yoghurt or 1 brown toast and tinned toms for breakfast, chicken or tuna salad for dinner, then meat with veg or salad and 1 boiled potatoe or jacket and a filling mot cheese tho!! I also had fruit and yog in between. Also drink loads and loads of water to stop the bloating xx
  • linzi777
    linzi777 laurabozman

    Posted

    Nothing over 5g of fat per 100g

    Stick to that and you'll be fine!

    Good luck!

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