1. Alli: AKA Xenical
The Alli diet pill is an over the counter version of Xenical, a fat blocking pill subscribed to people suffering from obesity. Alli (pronounced Al-eye) is available in a one month starter pack for around $65. The plan recommends that people taking Alli should eat a diet that is one third protein, one third fat and one third carbs. Alli works by blocking the fat in the GI tract. The undigested fat leaves the body via a bowel movement, taking its calories with it. Take Alli at every meal for it to work effectively.
2. Alli Only Works if you Work
Alli is not a miracle cure for losing weight. You need to follow the instructions that come as part of the program. One requirement is that you eat a well balanced, lower calorie diet and incorporate exercise into your routine. The idea behind Alli is that is will help you lose more weight than if you were dieting and exercising alone, because it blocks extra calories from fat. Therefore, if you are aiming to lose 10 pounds, Alli can help bump that number up to 15 pounds. However, if you don't do your part, Alli won't do its part.
3. Don't Use Alli on the First Date
Even though Alli is half as strong as Xenical, it still has the same amount of side effects. Even though these side effects don't present any immediate health concerns, you should definitely consider them before taking Alli. They include, gassiness accompanied by an oily discharge, hard to control bowel movements and oily or fatty stools. These side effects worsen if you include too much fat in your diet. Conversely, if you eat less fat, there are fewer side effects.
4. Alli Blocks fat and Vitamins
People taking Alli should also take a multi vitamin. Alli may inhibit the body's ability to absorb vitamins and minerals from food. However, don't take a vitamin supplement at the same time as Alli, otherwise Alli will just block it. Instead, take a vitamin in between meals or at bedtime, to make sure the body gets the full benefit.
5. Alli is not for Everyone
Just like any diet or exercise plan, you should first discuss it with your doctor. While Alli is safe for most people, there are people with certain health conditions that should not take Alli. These conditions include anyone who has an organ transplant, trouble absorbing food, diabetes or anyone on blood thinning medication.
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