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The newest over the counter (OTC) weight loss pill is called Allibi, the only FDA approved weight loss pill in America. Because it is OTC, you don't need a prescription from a doctor. It is recommended for anyone who is overweight (you have a BMI above 25) and is willing to implement a low-fat diet in combination with recommendations for exercise. You can find Allibi in almost any drug store in America, and it is relatively inexpensive. Insurance will not likely cover it unless you can get a doctor's prescription (and then you doctor would likely prescribe something else that is similar to Allibi).

There are considerable drawbacks to this medication. If you can, go to the "Today" show website and look for the clip on this product, which was shown in the month of June when Allibi hit the market after a long promotional period in the spring. It was given to a number of people, for free, so the product could be surveyed after it had already received FDA approval. On this program, they will reiterate that the drawbacks are oily and foul-smelling diarhea if you continue to eat high-fat foods while taking this medication, to the point that they recommend you carry an extra set of underpants with you. This can sound very distressing. On the good side, if you follow a low-fat diet, exercise and eat fiber, and take this medication as directed, you will lose about 20% more pounds for that effort than with diet and exercise alone.

Thus, for example, if you lost 10 pounds with diet and exercise, you would lose 12 pounds with Allibi; if you lost 20 pounds with diet and exercise, you would lose 24 pounds with Allibi.

FDA approval means that enough testing has been done to prove that the medication is safe for use according to the guidelines. What that means for you is that you have to commit to the guidelines: low fat diet (and I mean, low and no cheating), and regular exercise (5 to 6 times a week for a hour a day).

To me, that means that in a lot of ways, you must have the motivation to do a LIFESTYLE change, and not a temporary period of quick fixes, or Allibi will not be effective in helping you take the pounds off. In fact, the statements about Allibi suggest that you would not lose weight at all if you continue to overeat and fail to exercise. All that you would be experiencing is frustration and diarrhea, which can make you feel weak and I think emotionally can make you feel more poorly towards yourself when your bowel movements are obvious to yourself and/or your partner.

As a nurse, I always tell my patients to get on a recommended diet (sensible, consistent, and full of variety high in vegetables and low in bad fats) and start moving their body, even if it starts with 30 minutes a day. When they can sustain that even for a week, we add on more lifestyle changes: remove sugar/sweets, decrease white pastas and breads, change mealtimes and snacktimes, incorporate more movement throughout the day, organize activities that "feed" the person without food, etc. At that time, something like Allibi can be helpful.

But as Dr. Nancy Schneiderman on the Today show said, "It's no magic bullet." Diet and exercise are the only things that work. Eat less calories than you expend, and you will lose weight.

Good luck to you.

Why take 2 pills? Do it the natural way by observing the basic principle of burning more calories than u take in.
Stop chocklates, junk food & foods having saturated fats e.g. butter. Take as much green vegetables as u can. Reduce the number of slices of bread, take only one glass of milk a day. For getting ur protiens, u may take a piece of chicken but without the skin. Cut down on beef & mutton & take fish preferably grilled & not the fried one.
For burning calories, join a gym 4 regular work out, swim 2 ur hearts content, have long walks, jog, do shadow boxing etc etc.

Weight losing pills contains ingredients that would hinder your appetite. It is not really a good way to lose weight.

Are you interested in a health weight cut and getting back a nice fugure?

If you can visit our site, you will find a lot of useful information there. (the site is in Chinese now, but the Engish version will be out in a month).

www.yourhealthyshape.com/shape

I myself lost 27 pounds in 3 months and I spent only a little money on it. I am working as a weight-control professional and I am coming over to Singapore in two weeks for a conference. I would like to share my experience with you.

Please, do fill in the form at the website so that we can get to know more about your eating habits, contact phone number, etc. Or if you don't know Chinese, just send me your email address so that I can send you the questionnaire in English instead.

Hope to see you soon!

I don't recommend pills. The best way to loose weight is to eat healthier and more raw food, cut back on sugar and starches, excersise a healthy amount, and get plenty of sleep.