Shopaholic? Me?

I am not going to write a whole load of diet pill reviews but I will, as promised, review Alli the latest over the counter drug.

First of all, this is only for people who really need to lose a substantial amount of weight. It is not for someone who wants to lose a couple of kilos or pounds. You should have a BMI of over 28 to take Alli.

Alli is a brand name for the drug Orlistat, often also known as Xenical. The main compound is Orlistat. It is not cheap at £50 for a months supply but for something that works is very reasonable.

It claims it helps you to lose up to 50% more weight. This is something that I cannot substantiate. What I do know is that after having lost a substantial amount of weight, I came to a plateau. I found that Orlistat helped me move from the plateau and continue losing weight. It needs to be taken in conjunction with a low fat calorie controlled diet. IE don’t expect miracles. And if you eat high fat…. expect unpleasant side effects (oily loose bowels).

You should not take it for more than 6 months as it will interfer with your ability to absorb vitamins and minerals.

It is something I can recommend… but with severe warnings!!