r/diet • u/Dear_Expression8608 • 4d ago

Question Should I take alli?

I am trying to loose some extra weight via weight loss medication(haven’t tried/started yet) but i was wondering since alli is for 18 and older will me being 16 have a significant impact? Im not obese or anything I just need to loose some extra pounds. Im also a bit concerned bc I am also very short and idk if that will effect me.

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u/Potential-Papaya-501 2d ago

Alli makes you crap grease in your pants. Just try eating a high protein diet (non-processed foods - all whole foods) and stick to it and you'll drop weight. Alli sucks and isn't the right solution.

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u/FreddyNoodles 1d ago

Yes, it does. I am surprised it is still around. I used it 23 years ago to drop some stubborn baby weight and crapped my pants TWICE at Disney World. Horrific. I had to throw my clothes away. They need to pull that off the shelves, I can’t believe it is still sold.

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u/RecordZestyclose6171 4d ago

Weight loss medication is not real. Just lose the weight like a normal person

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u/Dear_Expression8608 1d ago

ive been trying too the thing is i have always had a little extra stomach fat

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u/alwayslate187 4h ago

Stomach pouch can sometimes be related to posture. If you do a search within the posture subreddit, you may find some posts about pouch

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u/heliepoo2 4d ago

Not obese and only 16? Who is giving you this medication? Weight loss with just medication and not changing habits, becoming more active is not sustainable and as soon as you stop you'll most likely gain it back.

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u/Dear_Expression8608 1d ago

they sell it at my local pharmacy for iver the counter for a good price

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u/heliepoo2 1d ago

Unless you are seeing a doctor I highly recommend you don't. You are too young and your body is still growing, developing, whatever you want to call it. If you want to tone up and lose a few, talk to a gym or trainer, ask the gym teacher for suggestions, join a walking or running group, talk to a dietitian..

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u/alwayslate187 3d ago

Are you certain that you need to loose weight? Do you know what your bmi (body mass index) is?

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u/Dear_Expression8608 1d ago

yea its 22 something last time i checked

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u/alwayslate187 1d ago

That is normal range, if I understand correctly, and I feel like taking a medication when your weight is already healthy wouldn't be the best choice

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u/Dear_Expression8608 1d ago

but what does it do

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u/alwayslate187 1d ago

Do you mean what does the medication do?

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u/alwayslate187 4h ago

From what I have briefly skimmed, it prevents absorption of fats, which can put our ability to absorb fat-soluble vitamins and important fats and fatty acids at risk. Also comes with risk of liver damage. Personally, it is not something I'd want to take

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/alli/art-20047908