The annual ranking of the Top Ten Most Memorable Product Launches of 2007 put alli at #5, sandwiched between Domino's Oreo Dessert Pizza and Oreo Cakesters. Of course, the iPhone was #1.

On a more serious note, alli is #4 on TIME's Top Ten Medical Breakthroughs of 2007. We're honored to make this Top Ten list. It helps get the word out that alli is not just a diet pill, it's a new, breakthrough approach to healthier eating and a healthier lifestyle.

It's been a busy year for the alli team. And it will be a busy year ahead as we continue to support alli with an integrated educational campaign, both online and off. We wish you and yours all the best for the holiday season. Eat wisely, exercise and have fun. See you in January.

Let's face facts: the period from Thanksgiving until New Year's is full of temptations. That's why Meredith Publishing created the alli Cookbook (now available in bookstores everywhere), the second book developed especially for alli.  The first was the alli Diet Plan. The fat gram and calorie totals for the whole meal have all been calculated so you can be sure to stay within your alli personal targets.

The new cookbook includes a tear-out "eating out with alli" guide and over 200 new alli-friendly recipes, including holiday suggestions.  Recipes include: Cheese Grits with Ham (pg 28), Strawberry-stuffed French Toast (pg 14), Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches (pg 65), Taquitos Suaves Sonorenses (pg 91), Linguine with Shrimp Scampi (pg 160), Summer Vegetable Quesadillas (pg 181), Lemon Angel Cake with Raspberry Syrup (pg 228), and Flourless Chocolate-Almond Cake (pg 226). Yes, they are all alli-friendly.

What's notable about the recipes is that they were developed using the cross-cultural expertise of three renowned chefs: Kathleen Daelemans, former Food Network host; Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, RD, who leverages Latin cuisine with a healthy lifestyle; and Lindsey Williams, who created his own brand of healthy soul food cooking. 

While the recipes are low-fat and alli friendly they can also be enjoyed by anyone who loves good food. I should know, I've cooked a few and even made the Green Beans with Caramelized Onions (pg 250) for Thanksgiving. Try the Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta recipe (click below) for yourself.

When you purchase alli you get free access to myalliplan, an individually tailored, online action plan. Sounds good, but what is it? A meal planner? An online calendar? What do we mean by "individually tailored, online action plan"?

You can visit myalli.com for a list of the benefits you get with myalliplan. They include: personalized lessons (called steps) created by weight loss experts, online weight loss tools such as quizzes and a nutrition tracker - and yes, a meal planner with recipes. You can also watch a video about the plan. Interested?  You can try it before you buy alli.

Get a free 10-day trial of myalliplan 

Check out the free 10-day trial here. When you sign up, you get a sneak peek of how myalliplan works. Use your trial to enter your food preferences and favorite meals. This creates your customized weekly alli meal plan and shopping list.

If you have already purchased alli, register using the product code inside the Hi Guide (in the starter pack) or Companion Guide (in the refill pack).