I took orlistat last year and lost nearly 2 stone in about 8 weeks but then I went off track, I'm currently 15st 2lb and startin back on the tablets 2moz. I have bookt a holiday in September and really want to loose around 2-3stone.im after somebody to keep in touch with and offer encouragement to each other whilst taking orlistat. Xx
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Hi, we weigh the same so I know where you're coming from. I need to get back on track and need a real kick up the butt! Feel free to message me if you want to chat xxx
Hi Karen11512, I'm 32 years old and also weigh 15st 2lb. I'm looking to loose 2-3 stone also so if you want to keep in touch we could help each other and hopefully see results!
Hi Karen,
I'm new too, started Monday, I am only 4 feet 10" & start weight is 12 stone 12lb's, My doctor has said i need to lose 4 stone, I like you have lost the weight before & regained it, would love to have a diet buddy, my holiday is at the end of August
Janie
Hi karen,
2 stone in 8 weeks?! That's amazing! What was your diet/exercise like? I just started today so I need tips & hints! I was meant to start this three weeks ago....kept putting it off and then this morning saw on the scales that I gained 6 lbs (how's that even possible?!) needless to say I rushed to the pharmacy with my prescription in hand!
Hi Karen. I have just just started taking them 3weeks ago and I don't see much difference. I don't have a very high fat diet. So I don't understand what it wil do to help me. Any advice would b appreciated.
Hi!
I was on orlistat few years ago and I lost so much weight must have been around 2-3 stones. I've put the weight back on after I stopped taking them (I blame Xmas)
I'm starting to take them again and I was too hoping to look for a buddy to share my experience with and tips and for general help.
If you would like to buddy up with me I would love it. Whoever wants to join we should have a group on what's app so everyone can share the daily meals and exercise how about it?
Hi All,
I would love to have an Orlistat buddy and the whatsapp group sounds amazing. A weekly weigh in would be a good idea to motivate us. I'm 12 stone 6lb and 5 foot 5 and need to loose 2 stone 6lb. I have a holiday in 56 days too so I would really appriciate any support x
Hi, I'm new too! Started on the tablets today eeeek!
Not doing too bad so far. How's everyone else doing?
Hi,
Im starting this today and if there is a watsapp group id love to join it. Im looking for tips and hints too as this is my first time taking it.
I have just taken the first tablet. Got weighed at the Drs last week when they were prescribed....16st 9lb (106kg)
Have been dieting for a few years now, and managed to lost 2.5 stone following slimming world back in 2012...but put it all back on (plus a bit more) following 3 miscarriages.
So.....this is the start of the new me!
Would like to hear from others and get support as I haven't told anyone close to me, other than hubby, that I am taking Orlistat.
Hi! I haven't told many either- just my mum, dad, brother & husband.
How are you feeling? I'm on day 3 now and still feeling determined.
And also so sorry to hear about your miscarriages. I had one in 2012 & it's heartbreaking so big hugs xxxx
Hi bronwyn! How are you feeling?
I find my best tips are to meal plan and maybe use an ap like my fitness pal to keep an eye on calories and fat content. I've started a meal ideas thread too so feel free to have a look and add your meal plans too.
Thanks for the reply, literally only took my first tablet at lunch time....felt very nauseous afterwards (had weetabix, with a sliced banana and skimmed milk straight after the tablet)....but think that was just me being silly!
How are you getting on?
Hi Gem33,
Oh lovely where is this thread, I've just taken the second tablet at lunch time not feeling any different as yet. How you feeling since you on day 3? ohhhhh this is a fantastic really chuffed to chat to people in the same boat and probably same time.....I will be uploading the myfitnesspal today and watch my diet.... thank you hun x
Definitely not silly, I've felt a little nauseous too at times but it does seem to pass.
I'm also weeing loads lol, not sure if it's the tablets or my increase in water!
Had a personal trainer round this morning and omg! I'm struggling to move now!!!
I try and drink a lot when i've got a day off at home....not entirely practical at work as I never know when i'll next get to a loo!
I've got a variety of excercise DVDs to be getting on with and a dog to walk so i'll be getting stuck into those too.
Hi,
Went to the docs this morning and just had my second tablet, i weighed in 91kg and was originally 94kg she wanted to see me lose weight first see how keen I was to take the tabs! So walked in and she was really happy with me and gave me my prescription... yiipeeee..... I was on slimming world for two months and didnt really help me so kinda left it and resorted to this.
No-one knows in my family too and think i will just tell my mum for now..... Sorry to hear about your miscarriages must be a horrible ordeal!
This is to the new us and hopefully we can continue the support and updates! Ive just taken my second tablet. Had fruit and two slices of toast for breakfast lunch i had couscous salad, carrots and houmus and water....
Im drinking loads of fluid...