Tempted by GI Capsules?

There are lots of questions being asked about GI Capsules around the web as a result of a hard hitting advertising campaign arriving through letter boxes all over the country it seems.

As a weight loss coach I haven't seen any capsule - unless it's a prescription drug with documented side effects - help anyone lose weight without changing food and/or exercise habits.

Some people have noted in other threads here how the advertising does not ring true, that the experts and case studies are unreal but to be fair I have no idea whether the claims GI Capsules have would stand up in court.

All I can say is that if the product has any effect at all people who buy it will not be able to resist singing from the rooftops about how much weight they lost and how quickly.  And in 2 weeks you'll not be able to hear anything else.

I would wait a while and continue with the food and exercise program your health deserves because it's my belief that like all those "miracle products" before it GI Capsules will not make anyone happy with their weight. Why not hang fire and wait and see?

Or if you can't resist the advertising, post and let the rest of us know how you get on :)

Comments

[Charlotte Harris]

Iv always bin unconfortable with my weight and it always seems to 'bring me down'! But i cant stop eating, especially 'fatty foods' and no matter how much i eat i never feel fully satisfied, and still feel hungry! Im only 18 and im suffering from sereous depression because of my weight! These tablets seem so promising but i dont have much money and i dont want to buy these tablets if there going to be a waste of money!! i would really appreciate it if you would email me back with a refrence on these tablets. many thanks Charlotte Harris
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[Janice]

Well, Charlotte, no one has rushed to let me know about their success with GI Capsules so I doubt if they are the wonderful solution that they seem to be implying. I would save my money.

Re overeating - it's human nature to want to eat and to overeat sometimes but if you are overeating all of the time it's usually because you are trying to fill a gap or mask a problem that is nothing to do with food.

Willpower and diet are not usually the best way to tackle this kind of overeating - they deal with the symptoms of overeating and not the underlying cause. What are you trying to avoid thinking about that you need to deal with?

Get some help and support if you need it to work through your issues before (or even while) dealing with your weight.

Hope this helps

Janice
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[pauline bass]

I have used the gi capsules. took a couple of weeks to start working but im happy and have ordered some more.

[Janice]

Thanks for posting Pauline. Let us know the details if you can. Did you follow the diet too to lose weight?

Janice
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[Sandra]

Hi, I would like to order some more gi capsules as they have helped me lose about 3 pounds a week over the past few weeks. unfortunately I didn't keep the reorder form that came in the box. I was quite pleased with the results of the whole programme, easy to use and no problems with them and the freebies they kindly sent certainly helped me, so if anyone has the phone number please let me know.

Regards

Sandra

[jan king]

HI MANY PEOPLE ON THE CHIT CHAT ROOM HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT THE GI CAPSULES AND I HAVE SOME MYSELF.IT HAS BEEN 10 DAYS SO FAR AND NO WEIGHT LOSS.THERE IS NOBODY WHO FIRST REPORTED NO LOSS AND THEN CAME BACK ON LINE TO SAY THEY NOW HAVE!ONLY PEOPLE WHO GO ON LINE FOR THE FIRST TIME AND SAY THEY DID HAVE TROUBLE AT FIRST AND NOW ITS GREAT -THINK ABOUT IT?!MANY ARE SUSPICIOUS THAT THESE PEOPLE WORK FOR THE COMPANY AND WHY DO SO MANY OF THEM LOSE THE ORDER NO AND PUT IN A REQUEST FOR SOMEONE TO TELL THEM HOW TO GET SOME MORE?BEING AS THE COMPANY OFFER A REFUND(ONE LADY HAS TRIED UNSUCCESFULLY TO GET THAT)WHY WOULD YOU NOT BE CAREFUL TO KEEP THE COTACT NO.ALSO THE DAILY MAIL HAS THEIR LEGAL EXPERTS LOOKING INTO THE FACT THAT THEIR LITERATURE STATES THE MAIL IS TO BREAK THE NEWS OF THE SUCCESS OF THE CAPSULES-NOT TRUE!!!! THE LITERATURE SAYS THAT YOU DO NOT NEED TO DIET BUT WHEN YOU RECIEVE THE CAPSULES IT TELLS YOU THAT THEY ONLY WORK WITH CALORIE CONTROLLED DIET!!!IN ADDITION TO ALL THIS I HAVE LOOKED UP EVERY INGREDIENT ON THE NET AND ALTHOUGH MOST ARE USED IN OTHER"SLIMMING PRODUCTS"THERE IS NOYHING NEW AND CERTAINLY NOTHING THAT IS SUPPOSED TO LOWER THE GI CONTENT OF FOOD. I AM AFRAID IT LOOKS MORE AND MORE LIKE A SCAM.ONE GUY HAS EVEN DISCOVERED THAT THE ADDRESS IS AN ANONYMOUS BUILDING AT BRUSSELS AIRPORT!!!YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED ALL THE BEST WITH ANYONE STRUGGLING TO LOSE WEIGHT

[Janice]

Thanks for posting Jan. I did wonder whether some of the comments were from people selling the GI capsules and no one ever did come back answering questions.

In my time as a weight loss coach I have never come across a non-precription legal drug which did anything for weight loss and even the precription ones are of limited use.

You have to love yourself enough to give yourself the nourishment and exercise your body needs and not feed yourself unknown and potentially damaging substances in the quest to lose weight.

Janice
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[Natalie]

Hi Ladies. In sheer desperation, I let down my normally sceptical defence and ordered GI Capsules. I've lost one pound in ten days, and I agree with former postings that ask, 'Why would a satisfied customer lose the contact details. I have the firm's address and phone number. If anyone else is stupid enough to want it they can e-mail me. I am about to test the waters about getting a refund. Anyone want to place bets on my chances of success? This is the first time I've ever been desperate enough to allow myself to be conned, and it will be the last. Hey Ho back to Weight Watchers
Natalie West

[Janice]

Hi Natalie

Thanks for posting and good luck with Weight Watchers. They have been successful for many more than these capsules even though it's still not easy.

Janice
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[alice]

halo all, I have been using the Gi Capsules for 5 weeks now... and am very impressed!
the 1st week i weighed in i woz 12.11stone, and after a week i thought my scale was joking when it read 12.4, i lost 6pound in a week! and the second week i was down to 11.8, week three 11 stone and this week i just realised am 10 stone and 5pounds... i cant blieve it!!! i think it all depends on people's metabolisms. it looks like am heading to my target 8stones! and i feel so hungry these days too and it dont matter waht i eat...
i hope u find this useful people! try it u never know!

[Janice]

...or try losing weight the sensible way because that really does work when you stick at it and costs nothing.

Janice
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[Ash]

Hi I have been reading some of the comments and I am under the impression that when something is too good to be true then people obviously suspect there is scam. I am from a sports fitness and nutritional back ground and totally understand and embrace the importance of keeping fit eating healthy etc. I had my second child in Oct 05 and the weight did not come off as it had with my first also my time was limited and exercise was put on hold. I recieved a sheet on the GI capsule and thought I would give it a go as my weight was usually around 8 stone 6 pound and I couldnt shift the 7 pound from my hips. I saw no results in the first couple of weeks but have since slimmed down to what I wanted. I DO NOT WORK for the company and I was really sceptical about buying the tablets. It comes complete with a GI food list those of high and low and gives nutrtional information. I also passed some onto a friend who weighed 20 stone in July. He found he urinated alot in the first weeks but no weight lose but he is now 2 and a half stone lighter and really happy, as you can imagine. My thought is 'Don't knock it till you try it' Ash

[Janice]

Hi Ash

Thanks for your post

I don't mean to cast any doubt about the GI Diet as I think that works pretty well if you follow it (motivation being the key to making any diet work anyway).

What's strange is that the pills and patches in most of the ads for miracle weight loss products usually say you don't need to diet and then come with a diet sheet - if you follow the diet sheet you lose weight (same with many diets) but most people are actually looking for a way not to have to do that.

It's my view that you can do just as well with not buying the pills or patches whether they are GI capsules or anything else and save your money by following a sensible eating program or diet of your choice.

I do have a bee in my bonnet about diets not working but actually it's probably nearer the truth to say that we (as a whole) can't stick to diets.

Janice
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[Gabriella]

Oh my God,why didnt i check it up before buying the capsules...I ordered £59.59 worth and they just arrived today,i've been eating everything i can lay hands on in the anticipation of "I WILL SOON LOOSE ALL THE WEIGHT" now this...Dont even know why i decided to look it up...seems very silly,you would think with all the miracles it is claimed to do they would have been singing it from the roofs of Hollywood...how silly of me....well i'll let you all know how it turns out just hope the drugs are not harmful..

[Janice]

Thank you for writing Gabriella and remember you are not the first to fall for very clever advertsing that diet product manufacturers do and you surely won't be the last - so don't feel too silly - we are all human.

Janice
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[Deborah Lea]

I recently started taking the GI tablets. Within 4 days I had lost 3lb, but had terrible dizzy spells, which made me very unbalanced. I stopped taking tabs and emailed the company who told me I was one of the unlucky people for whom the tablets would not work, and have told me I should get a refund some-time this week. It is now 2 weeks since I took the last tablet and I'm still having dizzy spells. Has anyone else experienced this? I am seeing a doctor tomorrow!

[Janice]

Hi Deborah

I hope you are feeling better now. It's scary how few tests some of these diet drugs have undergone. You never know how you are going to react when you go for these "miracle" pills.

Thanks for posting Deborah and warning others about potential problems.

All the best with losing weight a safer way

Janice
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[Gabriella]

I started taking the pills on the 16th of this month (February) now its 23rd,I have lost no weight and I have a massive boil on my back,,,,I dont suffer from boils and this is quite surprising and painful not to mention embarrassing...maybe I should just admit defeat and get rid of the drugs before more harm befalls.

[Janice]

Thanks for posting Gabriella.

I hope all turns out well for you.

When we take over-the-counter diet pills it's my view that we put our health in the hands of people who are usually just after our money.

If the pills worked and were safe, they would be available from your doctor. Even the ones that doctors do have only work with dietary changes so you may as well just chnage you diet in the first place and not risk any side effects.

Janice
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[Nigel]

My brother has been using these capsule so I searched for GI Capsules using google and found this site. We both work in the telecoms industry and the original feedback I had from my brother was that he's lost about 1 stone, down from 16stone 4lbs to about 15stone 4lbs - this was in a time span of about 4 weeks. At that time he suggested the capsules must have been doing as advertised - note I haven't seen any of this leaflet campaigning so can not comment. Having asked him last night for the details he's now suggesting the capsules are NOT the reason for his weight loss. He is now down to 14stone 12lb but can not seem to shift anymore weight. I wasn't aware that the capsules were to be used as part of a controlled diet and exercise regime so would suggest that it's more than likely dowm to this that has caused the loss. I haven't yet purchased these capsules, and my little bit of knowledge will mean I won't be either. Here's to a long summer of cycling and heathly eating.

Cheers,
Nigel

[Janice]

Thanks for posting Nigel - this helps others to make their mind up and save their hard-earned cash.

Good luck with the cycling and healthy eating.

You will look and feel so much better doing that than relying on diet pills that will do nothing for you.

Janice
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[louise gray]

the phone number to order the GI capsules is 0808 234 8581 but this is only open between monday to friday.

[Janice]

But the question is, why would anyone want to order the GI capsules given everything they have read here?

Save your money for good food and running shoes - lose weight AND get healthy instead of paying for pipe dreams and lining the pockets of those who try to sell this stuff.

Janice
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[Charlotte Scaife]

Hello everyone,

i am a single mum of two and a full time uni student so as you can imagine money is a rare thing in my life at the moment. Out of shere desperation i spent £60 on some GI capsules. I've been taking them for 3 weeks now and cant see any difference, how dumb do i feel. Does anyone have a number or email address i can contact to get my money back.

I think i'll stick to plenty of walking and water from now on!!!!!!!!

[Sam Ryan]

Well i was planin on buying this Gi drug fing but reading through these comments, there is no way im buying these im just gna go to the gym more often and watch what i eat im over weight for the age of 19 oh well PEOPLE DO NOT BUY IT IM SURE U ALL WILL LOSE THE WEIGHT THE NATURAL way, Gud luk 2 every one, juz keep it in mind that they dont even hava a website or any fone numba on there order form (apart from the order line whivh i called and all they said was that "this is only the order line") It snot worth the money ladys they normanly target the ladys they must think we'r 2 vunerable.
lots of luv samxx

[Janice]

Hi Charlotte and Sam

the phone number is 0808 234 8581 (monday to friday) according to Louise above. Good luck Charlotte with getting your money back.

Good luck too to both you in losing weight a more natural (and let's face it) effective way than GI Capsules and thanks for posting to help others.

Janice
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[Rita]

hi well am i glad i read this before i wrote my cheque out today! like most of us i've reached that age where your meant to begin your life, well with a big tractor tyre to carry and no tractor for it i'd try anything-and sadly have, even foot patches you wear in bed so when you wake your a stone lighter "weigh the pad and see" rubbish-i'm lazy and have zero willpower and work in a cake shop ha ha! but i agree janice, it's the will to want it and i will try harder myself. weather is getting better so dog be prepared to walk miles-we bought him 6 years ago as motivation- £400! how many Gi pills would i get for that and still be fat??? Don't waste your hard earned money. thanks for having this site x

[sarah lou]

i am really disapointed i just recieved the post and it was the gi capsules offer never heard of them before but seen the photos and wished it could be me losing all that weight im so depressed with my body as over the past 2-3 years ive put on about 4 stone i thought this could of been the answer but the comments i have read dont give me much hope glad i found this website before buying the pills as that would of been even worse

[Janice]

Thanks for posting Rita and Sarah

luckily you found out in time - so many people have put ON weight while waiting for miracle diet pills to arrive thinking that what they ate no longer mattered.

Janice
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[jade]

I received some stuff through the mail and found that some of the names were spelled differently on different adverts! either it's a genuine mistake or something is a bit fishy! i like to think that there is good in everybody and while i havn't tried these tablets myself, some of you have been taken adventage of... i guess you cant be right about everyone huh? thanks for the tip off.

[Janice]

I agree, it would be nice to think there is good in everyone - even crooks are probably nice to their grannies.

But I have seen so many scams which are supposed to help people lose weight by now that I know there are those out there without our best interests at heart. They line their pockets while doing nothing to help anyone shed so much as a pound of fat.

Thanks for posting Jade

Janice
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[tracy]

hi i have just received this gi info its very convincing try for free but pay 25 pounds first and will refund if it doesnt work well it aint free is it i must say i had to check it out before i shed money out i have read good and bad points and decided to go agaist this one it does loook too good to be true and as all diet pills probely only works if ya diet have a fast metobism unlike me as for the dizzy spells just a suggestion does it contain caffine in any form as i tryed a pill that said it hadnt it but found it did i shook like leaf fow days but i dont have much caffine if none at all slimming world is good but alittle like a cult which put me off

[Michelle]

Had second child 14 months ago and I am struggling to lose my last lost. Info on GI capsule came through my door 3 weeks ago. just come back from a week in canaries and really want to lose that extra stone. Took good look at info which was sent to me and was really convinced but thought I should check it out first. Am dissappointed now I have read comments but releived I have not ordered Capsule. Must change eating habits and try to use my local health club more often.

[Janice]

Hi Tracy and Michelle

Thank you for posting.

It's a bit annoying that GI capsules are trying to use the GI name because the GI concept is not such a bad one. This involves eating slower-release foods which take longer to turn into energy (glucose) in the bloodsteam. Keeping blood sugar levels on an even keel in this way means you avoid the cravings caused by the sudden rise and fall in blood sugar levels when you eat something which is more quickly digested.

Take a look at any of the books on GI you'll find in many book stores and in the library if the want the benefits without paying for ineffective pills and potions.

Janice
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[Lucy]

I received the GI Capsule info through the post. I actually wrote the cheque out and then decided to look up informtion on the internet. I will now be ripping the cheque up!!!! It is too good to be true and anything that claims for you to lose wait that quickly cannot be good for your body.
Good luck to anyone who is going to try it!
Thanks for your information Janice and I expect you are getting tired of hearing about these capsules!!!

[Janice]

Thanks for your comment Lucy.

Actually it's nice of you to post - it feels good to know that I am helping even in a small way (I suspect there are thousands of orders for GI Capsules being sent in from all those who have not done the research first and I doubt my little Think Slim internet site is creating much of a dent in that by itself)

Good luck with losing weight a healthier (and altogether more effective) way

Janice
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[Lauren]

TRUTH ABOUT GI CAPSULE :

I was desperate to get this GI capsule, so tried ordering the GI capsule by phone but requested £10 cheaper price seen on website.
However,all they wanted was my 8 digit reference number which came in the post & gave them my personal details.

They could not tell me what it costs as they just put the order in the computer. They were not interested in answering any questions on the phone.I then phoned Belgium (from website details)to place order, waited for half an hour or more and they told me to tell them what price I wanted to pay after indicating it is cheaper online. They didn't even know the price advertised.I asked if it worked & was told it works for 90% of people but you do have the refund offer.

Anyway, I tried this on 18 April and after ONE day, I PUT on weight even tho' I changed my diet precisely as indicated, with only low GI foods, loads of water and moderate EXERCISE ! Even tho' they advertise, no dieting, exercise etc !

After 3 days,I got violently ill with dizziness,gastro,the worx plus additional weight. I am sending them BACK & hope I'll get the refund promised.

I would advise anyone NOT to touch these ! Don't waste yor time or money & gamble with your health !
There is no quick, instant fix, other than plain simple, eat less with fresh fruit & veg portions, 1200 calories per day and do some form of exercise for a longterm maintained weight loss.

[Janice]

Hi Lauren

thanks for posting - and helping people save their money. We know lots of things which don't work - but healthy eating and moving your body are always available at any time.

kind regards

Janice
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[Rose]

Just to say thank you for saving me money, i keep getting the form out to order these fantastic Gi tablets, then put it away again, now after reading all your comments its gone in the bin were it belongs, so many thanks to all.

[Janice]

You're welcome Rose - makes me pleased I started this site when I get all your messages.

Remember you can still lose weight any time you want - you just won't achieve it by wasting your money on a "miracle"

all the best with losing weight a realistic way

Janice
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[gemma]

I'm ashamed to say that I've been suckered in to this gi capsule malarky and haven't lost a pound! Alarm bells started ringing when the pills came with a diet sheet, despite saying 'no dieting or exercise needed' in the advertising! Like many others on this site, i sent off the pills in a moment of uncharacteristic madness and have been really disappointed. I'm keeping going for a second week using the gi plan that came with them and I'll see how that goes. No dizziness or boils to speak of...yet! Please can people let the site know if they're succesfull in getting a refund and who they contacted to get one. I feel like a real mug, I wish i'd known about this site earlier! I hope that others visit here before thy buy and don't get overexited by the wild claims in the advertising like I did. Best of luck to those of you trying to lose weight. xxx

[Janice]

Thanks for writing Gemma - I just wish the advertising was true too - even though I would be doing myself out of the job - there would be many happier, healthier people in the world.

all the best with your refund (and losing weight a healthier way)

Janice
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[caroline]

I got to try the gi tablets as it worked on a friend haha, i have been takin the tablets for 2 mts now and they have not worked on me, i have gain weight and not lost it,now feel like a BIG FAT WHALE. My friend told me it because i dont eat every day and that you have to eat 3 meals a day, what a joke........

[Janice]

Thanks for telling us about your experiences with GI Tablets Caroline and helping others out.

But what do you mean you don't eat every day?? I hope this is a mis-print!

Janice
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[Natalie]

Ordered the GI pills the other day and feel very dis-heartened really that these people are getting away with selling these products,something should be done. They say a sucker is born every minute and I guess i'm one of them. Anyway the pills haven't come yet but I will take them in the hope that it WILL work for me (stupid I know) I will keep you posted on my progress.

[Susan Wdowik]

Received advertising letter today and was VERY tempted but thought I would show my husband first. Luckily he searched the net and found your site. Thank you for saving us money as we will not be buying these capsules now.
As you say, to lose weight I must eat healthily and exercise more - just basic common sense. Thanks again - the leaflet is going in the bin!. Susan.

[Janice]

Natalie and Susan

Thanks for writing.

Don't feel too bad Natalie - a lot of people are taken in by those clever ads. Try and turn your disappointment into something positive by actually doing something about your weight.

You both know in your heart that it's only by taking action and not just swallowing a pill that anything is going to change. But you CAN do it if you want it badly enough.

If you have struggled with diets before, stop dieting! If you make one healthy change a week that you are happy to live with forever you will be in completely different shape by this time next year - without dieting AND you'll never have to diet again (or ever be tempted by those pills).

Janice
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[julie]

my husband was put on a slimming pill called xenical by his doctor. he has lost just over a stone and a half in the last 6 weeks. these tablets are realy expesive so only a chosen few can go on them. i felt a bit left out and i have recenly orderd the GI CAPSULE i think after reading this i am going to be disappointed. they have not arrived yet. i will let you know how i get on with them.

[Janice]

Hi Julie

no need to feel left out by your husband's weight loss success. You can do it too if you really want to.

Why not decide right from today, from now this very minute to gradually change your lifestyle so that you never need to worry about taking pills ever again.

What change can you make now that you wouldn't mind making forever. Put that one change in place and when it's so automatic you don't even think about it, make another and then another...

Pills (the kind your doctor prescribes) may help you lose weight but they don't keep the weight off once you lose it and they don't suit everyone due to side-effects.

Decide right now to do this the healthy permanent way and make yourself proud of you

all the best with your weight loss success

Janice
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[Renee]

I have always been quite skinny my whole life but ever since my 25th birthday I have been pileing on the weight and now I am very unhappy with my body which is effecting every part of my life, my confidence at work due to lack of self esteme, my relationship with my boyfriend he feels I am not attracted to him since my sex drive has almost disapeared (which is not the case it is my own body I am unhappy with even ashamed off), most of my clothes don't fit me anymore.

I am left wondering who is this person I see in he mirror, it doesn't look like me, I really feel quite lost, and I think this G.I Pill is targeted at people like me ..... even though I know it will not work I will most likely take the chance anyway because of the 'what if' even if it is only very a slim chance it will work. I have always eaten healthy and still do and don't have time for exercise due to my hectic lifestyle I work long weeks & long hours and I just am not able to fit it in.... and other than starving myself which I will never do! I don't see what else I can do. I have found a site on the G.I Pill which was very interesting and offers alot of research into the claims and testimonials and so called experts on the pill and the results are not favourable for the G.I Pill. Check it out.

http://www.nuturhealth.com/