Alli is a diet pill designed to reduce the amount of fat absorbed in the body. A person using Alli may only consume 15g of fat per meal, and fat in excess of this amount may result in diarrhea or gas that leaves oily stains, says MedlinePlus. The South Beach Diet focuses on limiting carbohydrate intake, as well as focusing on low-fat choices. A person using Alli will need to plan well in order to also follow the South Beach Diet as part of her weight loss regimen.
Step 1
Discuss diet plans with a health practitioner before starting. Some medical conditions, as well as medications, may not work well with Alli and the South Beach Diet.
Step 2
Take one Alli pill during each meal that contains fat. If a meal does not have any fat content, skip that meal's dose.
Step 3
Choose foods low in fat. Opt for lean protein, such as turkey breast and legumes. Drink skim milk instead of whole milk, and use healthy oils, such as olive oil.
Step 4
Avoid carbohydrates and sugars during phase 1 of the South Beach Diet. Do not eat fruit, bread, starches or sugar. Instead, select vegetables and low fat protein. During phase 2, add in whole grains, such as brown rice and whole wheat pasta, then continue to eat vegetables and low fat proteins, explains MayoClinic.com.
Step 5
Stop Alli once you reach your weight loss goal. Once a person reaches her goal weight, she may elect to stop taking Alli and continue with phase 3 of the South Beach Diet. This phase allows a person to eat all foods in moderation. If the person starts to gain weight, she should return to phase 1, following the diet until she returns to her goal weight.
Tips and Warnings
- Due to the limits on food intake, phase 1 of the South Beach Diet may prove especially difficult when paired with Alli. Consider starting Alli during phase 2 of the South Beach Diet since this allows greater food selection.
- Alli use may result in side effects, such as diarrhea, cramping, gas and rectal pain, says MedlinePlus. Contact a health practitioner if these or any other symptoms appear.
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