How can i tell whether the patch is fake? (pink patch)?

Question

i bought a months supply of the stuff on ebay but they didnt come in the original packet as shown. they were in a clear plastic packet. how can i tell they r genuine????

Answer 1

I hate to tell you this, but they're not going to work, whether they're the real 'pink patch' or not. Stick them in the bin and explore the possibility of managing your weight with a healthy eating and exercise plan.  

Answer 2

You are spot on Rebbecca, it makes no difference at all as these patches are worthless! Worse news, there is quite good evidence, from a University of California study, that so called dieters who try and find ways of getting something to lose weight for them, are doomed from the start with 2 in 3 ending up heavier!

The problem with your question is that if you look in "search for questions" it comes up 30 times every day. I have had some criticism for repeatedly using the same answer, but since I am happy with my answer, and the questions are the same, I don't see the issue with recycling the same answer.

In practise for problems that came up on a regular basis we tended to use patient leaflets to avoid having to repeat ourselves this seemed a sensible use of resources. What follows is thus in effect me information leaflet.

Weight loss and fitness is always a long term commitment and never a quick fix. If you really want to reduce your weight a bit, this is a complex regime, that should help, I would get a pencil to write it down, in case you forget any of the intricate details.

Currently only using the criteria 'lose weight' there are 9,419 questions and answers on Answers already. Mis-spell it as 'loose weight' and you get another 2,633! 'Weight loss' will add another 1,883. 'Too fat ' 15,515 and 'overweight' 2,692 and 'over weight' 26,269!!!!!.

'Diet Pills' gives 607, Green tea 482, Hoodia 195, 'pink patch' 119, 'Xenical' 91 'Reductil' 78, 'Slim fast' 215 (and Slimfast 69 ), lipotrim 44 and 'orlistat' 40 . Do you spot a pattern here? OMG that is 60,000 questions with the same basic theme, wanting to lose weight!

Here comes the only answer, no tricks, no pills, no short cuts, If you really want to lose weight, loose weight, not be too fat or overweight, follow these instructions carefully:-

1) Eat less

2) Take regular vigorous exercise

Repeat 1 + 2 forever

Answer 3

You've answered your own question. They are of course useless. There is only ONE way to lose weight. A reduced calorie diet and vigorous exercise!

Answer 4

If they came in a solid gold box and were 'genuine' they still wouldn't be any good.

Save money,eat sensibly (lots of advice online) and keep active!