Friday, June 15 is D-Day for people fighting the Battle of the Bulge. An over-the-counter pill goes on sale to help people lose weight. It's called Alli, a non-prescription version of the weight-loss drug Xenocal. The FDA gave its okay, but it doesn't mean we'll be able to pop the pill and still eat cheeseburgers. It has some side-effects you might find unpleasant. ABC's Dr. Tim Johnson told "Good Morning America" said they're not serious, but they may be "socially unpleasant." Hmmm. It's supposed to work by blocking 75% of fat we ingest. But don't expect to lose that kind of weight. Studies have found users of the drug typically lose only about 10% of their weight. It's not cheap, either. A month's supply can cost about $60! Oh... and the best way for it to work: Eat a low-fat diet and exercise. Somehow we knew that would be part of the deal.
Here's more from ABC News.