Alli/Low Carb

MikeUA · 08-06-2008, 08:31 AM

Does this work?

cathy77533 · 08-06-2008, 08:38 AM

You trying something else now Mike

Dunno, I heard it's awful side effects!

daisyHair · 08-06-2008, 08:44 AM

Oh Mike!

Don't do LC and Alli!
It's a VERY bad combo..

Alli is for a "normal" diet..
with all the fat (good stuff!) from LC.. you will be in a very sad state if you take Alli!

Hon.. do you really need to lose weight?
you sure look good *smiling*..

Cary~

suzanneyea · 08-06-2008, 08:52 AM

That is a bad idea on so many levels. First, a low carb diet requires a pretty high fat level to be healthy. High fat and Alli would be a bad combo.

MikeUA · 08-06-2008, 08:53 AM

No, not trying anything else just wanted everyone's opinions!

Mike

DorianH · 08-06-2008, 08:58 AM

Nope, they're not compatible. Alli is made to react badly if you consume too much fat in your diet- which would be impossible on low carb. I've heard horror stories of people having accidents. It actually says on their packaging that it may cause "anal leakage". Yeahhhhh, I'm all set with that LOL

iamcrazy · 08-06-2008, 09:04 AM

anal leakage??? Wow, that right there makes me want to run out and buy it :P

cathy77533 · 08-06-2008, 09:06 AM

hmmmmmmmm

dointhis4me · 08-06-2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeUA

Does this work?

Only if your goal is to poop your pants

MikeUA · 08-06-2008, 09:08 AM

Cathy,

How come you dont have a pic?

dointhis4me · 08-06-2008, 09:22 AM

Mike,
I totally mean this in the kindest way possible; I do not mean to be rude or snarky so I hope it doesn't come across that way. But I have seen you on here so many times trying this or that, injections, alli, hardly eating w/exercising tons ect. You seem to keep coming back looking to find a magic pill or an easy route....but there is none. If you want to be successful and keep the weight off you need to pick a plan, read the book and then follow it. That’s the only way to do this...there are no pills, injections, starvation diets out there that are going to help. TRUST ME if there was an easy(ier) way to lose weight I would have been all over a long time ago. The only thing I've found to work is to work the plan that I selected. I just feel bad to see someone spinning their wheels instead of making progress.
I really wish you the best and lots of success!

cathy77533 · 08-06-2008, 09:31 AM

I did have a pic Mike.. I can't find what I did with it!! It was actually on this site, but it's gone!!!

I have to upload it again as soon as I learn how!! lol

MikeUA · 08-06-2008, 09:41 AM

LORD, SHE LIVES!!!!!!!!!!! IS that a tent of red?

cathy77533 · 08-06-2008, 09:44 AM

What is a "tent of red"

cathy77533 · 08-06-2008, 09:46 AM

BTW Mike,

My Mother-in-Law did the Alli, but watched the fat intake... Too this date she's lost 60 pds in 4 months.

She's still in the bathroom constantly, and has to wear pads because of the leakage... It's gross and not worth it, besides she's 82 years old.. Who gives a s*** about weight at 82??

MikeUA · 08-06-2008, 09:48 AM

LMAO!!!!!!!!!! Too FUNNY!

MikeUA · 08-06-2008, 10:02 AM

Thank you for your words. About 6 years ago I lost 130 pounds on atkins. Followed by the book and did great. I kept it off 6 years and this last year gained back up to 230. You might be right I may just not want to put forth the effort and do the work. Its in me though I know that I can. Its about to kill me that Ive gained weight and can't wear all my designer clothes and look like **** all the time, or think I do. In the last 5 months I lost my father who was most improtant to me and on my 30th bday my bestfriend was tragiclly killed in an auto accident. Maybe the few times Ive tried and failed is because Im seriously depressed and dont want to admit it? Who knows. Just keep me in your thoughts and prayers. This board is an outlet for me.

cathy77533 · 08-06-2008, 10:07 AM

AWWWWWWW Mike, a great big

I know where your coming from.

My Dad had a massive stroke in 04 and even though he still alive, he lost the language center of his brain, causing him not too be able too talk, walk and is in diapers bedridden!1

I KNOW the depression!

I gained 20 pds since 04 up until I started Atkins again in July, 08! I also gained 30 more pds on top of the 20 because I quit smoking in Dec of 07.

The hardest thing though is not being able to listen too my Dads words or advise etc, (tears rolling down my cheeks) so I know where your coming from.

I too lost my best friend two years ago from a massive heart attack!!

The depression lead me to keep eating, even though that's no excuse, that is how I handled things.

So hang in there!!

daisyHair · 08-06-2008, 10:11 AM

Hi Mike,

Life gets away from us sometimes. I am so very sorry to hear about your dad and your friend! What a very hard year it's been.

I am very glad you are here now. You are here for a reason, you will find what you need here.

I have done the exact same thing.. lost down to goal twice actually, and gained back all the first time and about 60% this last time. You can do it again. I think you want a quick fix, but deep down inside you know what really works.. and hon.. having a closet full of beautiful clothes is a great motivator!

Post often.. we all are here for support too.

ElleMarie · 08-06-2008, 10:13 AM

Mike I am so sorry for your loss. Eating is comforting when we have tragedy strike and allows us to hide our true feelings. I can understand your wanting to "fix" your weight any way you can but as was posted earlier there is no quick fix.

Everyday we get up we make choices, we can feel and get control of what we eat or we can choose to eat our way through our difficult times. I am sending warm thoughts your way for peace and control in your life. I sign my signature the way I do because it too is a daily struggle. At times I can't think even about one whole day without the foods that so comfort me....so I just do it one minute at a time. Good luck to you on your journey..............

dointhis4me · 08-06-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeUA

Thank you for your words. About 6 years ago I lost 130 pounds on atkins. Followed by the book and did great. I kept it off 6 years and this last year gained back up to 230. You might be right I may just not want to put forth the effort and do the work. Its in me though I know that I can. Its about to kill me that Ive gained weight and can't wear all my designer clothes and look like **** all the time, or think I do. In the last 5 months I lost my father who was most improtant to me and on my 30th bday my bestfriend was tragiclly killed in an auto accident. Maybe the few times Ive tried and failed is because Im seriously depressed and dont want to admit it? Who knows. Just keep me in your thoughts and prayers. This board is an outlet for me.

You have a PM

MikeUA · 08-06-2008, 10:31 AM

I didn't realize all I had going and thought I was doing well until I went to the Dr a few weeks ago. I was having chest pain and thought that it was reflux. He was like its anxiety and wanted to know all that was going on in my personal life. I mentioned on two to you guys but there much more. He was like damn! I thought I was holding together well mentally, but my red blood count was extreemly low along with 30 pounds weight gain, reflux, and anxiety-according to the Dr.

I miss my father so much and his words too, Cathy. I mean Ive been looking at boats and Saturday I realized wow, I never ever made any large financial decisions with out Pops! I was driving down the road and started to cry.

My best friend and I talked EVERY day. The last conversation we had was via email on Wednesday and the wreck happened on Thurs. I was out of town and we were all to meet on my bday at the local japanese joint to celebrate. Needless to say my bday celebration was canceled.

The one and only reason Im still together is because of my 4 year old. He was an accident but God knew how much I'd need Colin during this time. He keeps me motivated. I am such a giver and always have been maybe I need to start giving more to MYSELF!

cathy77533 · 08-06-2008, 10:47 AM

I know Mike!

I too, when driving over too see my Dad, and I know it's probalby alot easier for me since he's still with us, it's still hard too look at him and he can't answer me!!

I don't want too get you or anyone depressed with this thread! It started out about "alli" and it's ended up this way!!

Sorry everyone!!

Just trying too console Mike, is all!

Mike hang in there...BIG

for you!!

MikeUA · 08-06-2008, 10:50 AM

True! For like three days my father was nuts in the hospital. Then, the day before he died he made total sense. But during that time he looked at me and said "You know im getting my wings dont you?" So, I knew it wasn't long before he would be gone. That very next day he told all three of his kids what he expected. Me being the youngest...my list was much longer. And, Im trying to do what he asked. Just didnt know the task would be so great.

DorianH · 08-06-2008, 10:53 AM

We're all here for you- I'm so sorry about your dad.

Take care of yourself!

cathy77533 · 08-06-2008, 11:02 AM

What do you have too do to use pm??

I tried too use it, but it told me that I can't!

MikeUA · 08-06-2008, 11:03 AM

Must be a boston thing. My email is mstowie@aol.com email me there!

glennjones · 08-06-2008, 02:56 PM

I did the Alli thing before Atkins...wasn't pretty.

g8rchic · 08-06-2008, 03:03 PM

I did alli but ate little fat so I never had any of the famous problems. I didn't lose that much though. If you actually see the breakdown of how many calories you save with alli it is almost nothing.

08-06-2008, 08:31 AM	#1
MikeUA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 236 Gallery: MikeUA Start Date: 03-24-2008	Alli/Low Carb Does this work?

08-06-2008, 09:22 AM	#11
dointhis4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 2,095 Gallery: dointhis4me Stats: (was 246+ in 3/07) lc start wt- 239+/166/146 WOE: Atkins-ish Start Date: 4/4/07-5'6" and 30 y.o.	Mike, I totally mean this in the kindest way possible; I do not mean to be rude or snarky so I hope it doesn't come across that way. But I have seen you on here so many times trying this or that, injections, alli, hardly eating w/exercising tons ect. You seem to keep coming back looking to find a magic pill or an easy route....but there is none. If you want to be successful and keep the weight off you need to pick a plan, read the book and then follow it. That’s the only way to do this...there are no pills, injections, starvation diets out there that are going to help. TRUST ME if there was an easy(ier) way to lose weight I would have been all over a long time ago. The only thing I've found to work is to work the plan that I selected. I just feel bad to see someone spinning their wheels instead of making progress. I really wish you the best and lots of success! __________________ Holly "For me givin' up's way harder than tryin'."- Kanye West I'm going to lose 100 lbs- 80 lost-20 to go!!!! Mid-Year Resolution: 22/11/11 to go starting at 177 MOM

08-06-2008, 10:07 AM	#18
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	AWWWWWWW Mike, a great big I know where your coming from. My Dad had a massive stroke in 04 and even though he still alive, he lost the language center of his brain, causing him not too be able too talk, walk and is in diapers bedridden!1 I KNOW the depression! I gained 20 pds since 04 up until I started Atkins again in July, 08! I also gained 30 more pds on top of the 20 because I quit smoking in Dec of 07. The hardest thing though is not being able to listen too my Dads words or advise etc, (tears rolling down my cheeks) so I know where your coming from. I too lost my best friend two years ago from a massive heart attack!! The depression lead me to keep eating, even though that's no excuse, that is how I handled things. So hang in there!! __________________ Cathy 17 pounds gone

08-06-2008, 10:11 AM	#19
daisyHair MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,832 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/209/207/135 WOE: Atkins OWL	Hi Mike, Life gets away from us sometimes. I am so very sorry to hear about your dad and your friend! What a very hard year it's been. I am very glad you are here now. You are here for a reason, you will find what you need here. I have done the exact same thing.. lost down to goal twice actually, and gained back all the first time and about 60% this last time. You can do it again. I think you want a quick fix, but deep down inside you know what really works.. and hon.. having a closet full of beautiful clothes is a great motivator! Post often.. we all are here for support too. __________________ 44 years old.................Walking around 17 miles a week right now (average 3 miles a day). "I've Never Had a Humble Opinion. If You Have an Opinion, Why be Humble About it?" Joan Baez Progress pix:http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ma...s-pix-too.html Http://www.myspace.com/runundefined

08-06-2008, 10:13 AM	#20
ElleMarie Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 106 Gallery: ElleMarie Stats: 264/248/160 WOE: non-specific low carb. now atkins Start Date: April 2008	Mike I am so sorry for your loss. Eating is comforting when we have tragedy strike and allows us to hide our true feelings. I can understand your wanting to "fix" your weight any way you can but as was posted earlier there is no quick fix. Everyday we get up we make choices, we can feel and get control of what we eat or we can choose to eat our way through our difficult times. I am sending warm thoughts your way for peace and control in your life. I sign my signature the way I do because it too is a daily struggle. At times I can't think even about one whole day without the foods that so comfort me....so I just do it one minute at a time. Good luck to you on your journey.............. __________________ Learning as I go. One day at a time. Are you kidding me?? Sometimes it's just one minute at a time. ElleMarie

08-06-2008, 08:38 AM	#2
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	You trying something else now Mike Dunno, I heard it's awful side effects!

08-06-2008, 08:44 AM	#3
daisyHair MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,832 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/209/207/135 WOE: Atkins OWL	Oh Mike! Don't do LC and Alli! It's a VERY bad combo.. Alli is for a "normal" diet.. with all the fat (good stuff!) from LC.. you will be in a very sad state if you take Alli! Hon.. do you really need to lose weight? you sure look good smiling.. Cary~

08-06-2008, 08:52 AM	#4
suzanneyea MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 1,485 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 120 WOE: Atkins	That is a bad idea on so many levels. First, a low carb diet requires a pretty high fat level to be healthy. High fat and Alli would be a bad combo.

08-06-2008, 08:53 AM	#5
MikeUA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 236 Gallery: MikeUA Start Date: 03-24-2008	No, not trying anything else just wanted everyone's opinions! Mike

08-06-2008, 08:58 AM	#6
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Nope, they're not compatible. Alli is made to react badly if you consume too much fat in your diet- which would be impossible on low carb. I've heard horror stories of people having accidents. It actually says on their packaging that it may cause "anal leakage". Yeahhhhh, I'm all set with that LOL

08-06-2008, 09:04 AM	#7
iamcrazy Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 963 Gallery: iamcrazy Stats: 285/265/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 5, 2008	anal leakage??? Wow, that right there makes me want to run out and buy it :P

08-06-2008, 09:06 AM	#8
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	hmmmmmmmm

08-06-2008, 09:08 AM	#10
MikeUA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 236 Gallery: MikeUA Start Date: 03-24-2008	Cathy, How come you dont have a pic?

08-06-2008, 09:31 AM	#12
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	I did have a pic Mike.. I can't find what I did with it!! It was actually on this site, but it's gone!!! I have to upload it again as soon as I learn how!! lol

08-06-2008, 09:41 AM	#13
MikeUA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 236 Gallery: MikeUA Start Date: 03-24-2008	LORD, SHE LIVES!!!!!!!!!!! IS that a tent of red?

08-06-2008, 09:44 AM	#14
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	What is a "tent of red"

08-06-2008, 09:46 AM	#15
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	BTW Mike, My Mother-in-Law did the Alli, but watched the fat intake... Too this date she's lost 60 pds in 4 months. She's still in the bathroom constantly, and has to wear pads because of the leakage... It's gross and not worth it, besides she's 82 years old.. Who gives a s*** about weight at 82??

08-06-2008, 09:48 AM	#16
MikeUA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 236 Gallery: MikeUA Start Date: 03-24-2008	LMAO!!!!!!!!!! Too FUNNY!

08-06-2008, 10:02 AM	#17
MikeUA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 236 Gallery: MikeUA Start Date: 03-24-2008	Thank you for your words. About 6 years ago I lost 130 pounds on atkins. Followed by the book and did great. I kept it off 6 years and this last year gained back up to 230. You might be right I may just not want to put forth the effort and do the work. Its in me though I know that I can. Its about to kill me that Ive gained weight and can't wear all my designer clothes and look like **** all the time, or think I do. In the last 5 months I lost my father who was most improtant to me and on my 30th bday my bestfriend was tragiclly killed in an auto accident. Maybe the few times Ive tried and failed is because Im seriously depressed and dont want to admit it? Who knows. Just keep me in your thoughts and prayers. This board is an outlet for me.

08-06-2008, 10:31 AM	#22
MikeUA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 236 Gallery: MikeUA Start Date: 03-24-2008	I didn't realize all I had going and thought I was doing well until I went to the Dr a few weeks ago. I was having chest pain and thought that it was reflux. He was like its anxiety and wanted to know all that was going on in my personal life. I mentioned on two to you guys but there much more. He was like damn! I thought I was holding together well mentally, but my red blood count was extreemly low along with 30 pounds weight gain, reflux, and anxiety-according to the Dr. I miss my father so much and his words too, Cathy. I mean Ive been looking at boats and Saturday I realized wow, I never ever made any large financial decisions with out Pops! I was driving down the road and started to cry. My best friend and I talked EVERY day. The last conversation we had was via email on Wednesday and the wreck happened on Thurs. I was out of town and we were all to meet on my bday at the local japanese joint to celebrate. Needless to say my bday celebration was canceled. The one and only reason Im still together is because of my 4 year old. He was an accident but God knew how much I'd need Colin during this time. He keeps me motivated. I am such a giver and always have been maybe I need to start giving more to MYSELF! Last edited by MikeUA : 08-06-2008 at 10:34 AM.

08-06-2008, 10:47 AM	#23
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	I know Mike! I too, when driving over too see my Dad, and I know it's probalby alot easier for me since he's still with us, it's still hard too look at him and he can't answer me!! I don't want too get you or anyone depressed with this thread! It started out about "alli" and it's ended up this way!! Sorry everyone!! Just trying too console Mike, is all! Mike hang in there...BIG for you!!

08-06-2008, 10:50 AM	#24
MikeUA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 236 Gallery: MikeUA Start Date: 03-24-2008	True! For like three days my father was nuts in the hospital. Then, the day before he died he made total sense. But during that time he looked at me and said "You know im getting my wings dont you?" So, I knew it wasn't long before he would be gone. That very next day he told all three of his kids what he expected. Me being the youngest...my list was much longer. And, Im trying to do what he asked. Just didnt know the task would be so great.

08-06-2008, 10:53 AM	#25
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,431 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	We're all here for you- I'm so sorry about your dad. Take care of yourself!

08-06-2008, 11:02 AM	#26
cathy77533 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 375 Gallery: cathy77533 WOE: Atkins again! started 1992, lost.80. kept off 40! Start Date: started again 7/08	What do you have too do to use pm?? I tried too use it, but it told me that I can't!

08-06-2008, 11:03 AM	#27
MikeUA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 236 Gallery: MikeUA Start Date: 03-24-2008	Must be a boston thing. My email is mstowie@aol.com email me there!

08-06-2008, 02:56 PM	#28
glennjones Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 154 Gallery: glennjones Stats: 280/220.5/200 6' 4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2008	I did the Alli thing before Atkins...wasn't pretty.

08-06-2008, 03:03 PM	#29
g8rchic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 527 Gallery: g8rchic Stats: 259/189.5/150(goal for this year!) WOE: Atkins	I did alli but ate little fat so I never had any of the famous problems. I didn't lose that much though. If you actually see the breakdown of how many calories you save with alli it is almost nothing.