Okay, I'm back. I now weigh 155, which is four pounds less than a month ago. I am still using the Fucothin and my tummy is definitely flatter than before.

I'm only four pounds less than the 159 I posted a month ago, but I'm happy with the weight loss. Even when I plateau, it doesn't seem to be for as long as before. I'll post again in another month.

This product totally works. I credit it alone for breaking a weight plateau that previously could not be broken.

It's important to state that I workout 6days a week (cardio/weight training) and generally eat clean. I am on my fourth purchase and will continue to take it for as long as needed.

In addition, the reviews are correct regarding consistency in taking it, how you take it. Have recommended it to the girls in my gym!

I am on my second bottle of Fucothin and so far, have gone from 125 lbs to 123 lbs, not any significant weight loss. I am post menopausal, on bio-identical hormones, exercise at the gym about 3 times a week, and have a very healthy diet. I just wanted to lose a few extra pounds, but it's not happening.

I have now been having heart palpitations and suspect it has something to do with the Fucothin. I would like to know if anyone else has experienced any similar side effects from this product. I'm allergic to caffeine, but this product claims to be caffeine free.

Using these comments, I started on Fucothin seven weeks ago.

I am 45 years old, 5' 6" in "forced" menopause (hysterectomy 2 years ago), and weighed 168 when I started.

I have never, never ever "melted" pounds in my whole entire life. 4 years ago, I used Weight Watchers points and lost about 35 pounds. Now, I was back up. I've tried exercise w/out calorie control to lose weight. Didn't work. Used Cortislim and Slimfast. Didn't work.

This time, after seeing my picture in the newspaper and not believing that "fat lady" was actually me, I decided to control calories and exercise and use Fucothin.

I use the free calorie/activity/weight counters on Fitday.com to record my food intake, my nutritional goals (getting enough calcium and fiber), and my exercise.

I now am 159 pounds. I haven't seen the 150's since after my surgery (when I was too nauseous to eat). It's not a lot of weight for six weeks, but it's enough to keep me motivated.

I do feel the thermogenics because I was mistaking them for the hot flashes that I got regularly twice a day (once at noon and another about 7 p.m.)

I started getting hot flashes at any hour and I kept thinking "what the heck?" I do believe that Fucothin helps me to continue to make positive choices about food and exercise. I also am not as tired and like another poster wrote -- my skin does look better.

It is expensive, but I found it (exp. 2011) on eBay for significant less than on-line stores. I justify the expense because I would pay as much for food on Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem. I'll post again in another month.

I started taking Fucothin about a year ago while I was training for a marathon. I was eating healthy and working out long before I started the product.

I also was under the impression that it would take 6 weeks to see any results. Well, after the six week mark I had lost 7 pounds and several inches from stomach and hip area. All that I lost was the stubborn last pounds from having a baby 3 yrs ago. I run, swim and weight lift and live a healthy lifestyle.

I stopped for a few months and noticed a small amount of weight around my hips and tummy. It is hard to say if this product works without exercise.

I have noticed some stomach upset. It could be because I have been taking it for so long. I will give it another full 6 weeks to see if results happen again. Most people were saying I was too thin. When I started the product I weighed 137 and today I weigh 125.

All the research and testimonials that I have read have suggested this product is best for people that are just trying to loose 10 pounds or so. Could be just loosing water weight. I have noticed less fat on the back of my legs.

Doesn't hurt to try. I would only take a natural product. Exercise with less calories is truly the only way to loose fat and gain muscle. Good luck!

Editor's Comments Don't be fooled by the "all natural" claim -- it's a deceptive term supplement retailers use to "suck you" into buying their products -- check out this blog post for more!

I have been taking sea-thin for 3 months. I went from a 222 to 210 with in those few months but then I ran out of pills.

I noticed that my lips started to hurt and became chapped; it hurt very badly and this has never happen to me. I know sea-thin done this to me.

So right now I will apply butter, and if that doesn't work, then I will go to a physician.

I started taking Fucothin 4 weeks ago I was truly shocked how well it works without jitters. I've lost 14 pounds and I feel better. My skin also looks better and I've gotten all my friends on it. I was 189 when I started now I'm at 175.

The lady at the vitamin shop said you will not really see results until you start you second bottle, but I lost 4 lbs the first week. Thank you Garden of Life - I will continue to use your product, it's great!

My last post was in March. Since then I have bought 10 bottles of this stuff, both Fucothin & Seathin (Seathin was cheaper).

I never lost any weight. I thought if enough time went by, my body would adjust and the weight loss would kick in. A year ago when I was unemployed I never would of spent all this money and wouldn't of wasted my time.

I'd love to meet the poster's "Doctor" that recomended this to a patient, and the post above who sees "incredible results". Shame on you.

I have started taking Fucothin about two weeks ago. I have not noticed any changes yet. I feel better, and have more energy but no weight loss yet. I love the fact that pills are very small and not hard to take. I will continue taking this product up to six weeks and see what happens.

I believe fucothin is a great product. I believe in GOL products and know they are Christians and would not make a claim unless it was true.

I have started on my second bottle and I can truly say I have melted inches like I have never done before. I have also melted abut 10 lbs. To me inches are more important than pounds. It seems to curb my appetite. I do eat sensibly and have for a long while, but seem to do better with fucothin.

I would recommend starting slow, like 1 at the last meal of the day and after about 4 days then move up to 2 twice a day and then 3 three times a day.

This seemed to help me to not have gas or bloating. I drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. I have never melted fat and weight before I went on fucothin.

I am very skeptical when it comes to diet pills, but FucoThin got my attention because it is all natural.

I have been taking FucoThin for the past 3 weeks and I'm already down 14 lbs. However, I have been working out 5 times a week and am now on a healthy diet, but I can say that it has been easier losing weight since taking these pills.

No pill is going to magically make someone lose all their fat, it takes HARD WORK and commitment.

I'd like to hear from any postmenopausal women who've tried this product. I quit smoking and hit menopause at the same time, and my metabolism has ground to a halt. No amount of diet and exercise will make my scale budge more than a pound or two. Any women fighting the big M care to weigh in on its effectiveness? I'd be grateful.

I started taking Fucothin exactly one week ago. My experiences have been extreme stomach bloating. I also noticed that my rings and bracelet are tighter (never had that problem before). Something else that was odd to me was my arms and feet seemed to have noticeable puffiness in them. I weigh 195. Never had any of the above symptoms before now.

Without saying, since I do not take other pills except for my daily multivitamin and Flaxseed oil blend (daily regimen for over 4 years), I will sustain from taking any more of the Fucothin pills.

As with any weight loss regimen, we all try to look for products that will help us along, and that are natural as possible and provide the least or no side effects.

I didn't know about the fine that Garden of Life had to pay for other line of products being misrepresented, but here is one positive article about Fucothin, as recent as April 2nd, 2008. Their claims were actually validated to be true, based on an independent study/company (http://www.cnbc.com/id/23915449/)

I am on my second week of fucothin and haven't seen any results, but I am taking the lowest dose and waiting patiently for the 6 weeks to pass (that they claim) before I see results. I didn't buy the product until I researched it thoroughly and came upon the above article.

Thank you to those people who have both positive and negative comments, because it really does help a person make a decision. My main advice (as someone trying to lose weight herself) is to give it a try to see if it works for you, stop immediately if you start to see adverse effects, but do not rely on a product to be a standalone solution.

For years it has been proven that only proper diet and exercise equals weight loss, and it hasn't received any negative press yet...Don't be afraid to try a product, but do keep a clear mind and do it the right way. Also, be patient. It didn't take a week to gain the weight, nor will it take a week to lose it all. This is a great site, keep reviewing!

Editor's Comments: The link referenced in the above feedback is not a link to peer-reviewed study but to a press release. It announces that Garden of Life has qualified certain claims with the "Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program." Frankly, this doesn't mean much.

At this time, there are no credible, peer-reviewed studies validating Fucothin's claims.

My wifes mother is a personal trainer, and has started taking Fucothin. Her doctor who is a respectable doctor in the Austin area recommended it to her.

My wife and myself have been going to the gym for the last month. I have seen weight loss just from working out in the last month and cutting fast food and soda out of my diet, but not like I would like to see. My wife has seen little weight loss.

Her mother recommended Fucothin to us. We have been taking it for the last couple days, and I can say I feel different. I know this product effects people differently.

For all the people that have not seen results. I don't know if you are eating wrong. What your workout is like, but I can say that with proper diet, and exercise this should work for you.

Make sure you are eating 5 - 6 small meals through out the day, make sure you know the difference between good and bad fat, protein if you are in a weight training program, and lots of water!

I have been taking fuco thin for 5 days now and following a much healthier diet and excercise and my clothes are loose! My only concern is taking this supplement with my hypothyroidism, but it is natural and the pharmacist said she thought it would be ok as long as it did not mess with my blood pressure. I have been feeling great and hope it keeps up! So far a fan! Good Luck

I started taking Fucothin 3 days ago and unfortunately have been experiencing extreme gas, bloating, and stomach aches.

I have been taking it with at least 8 oz of water and with food, and I spread it out over the course of the day -- one pill in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening.

I've also tried taking acid-reflux meds when I take the Fucothin, but that has only worked partially. Has anyone else experienced these side effects?

I have been taking the vitacost verison of Fucothin and feel great. I have 3 children and can now keep up! I don't feel jittery and have lost 3 lbs after one bottle (which I feel is a healty amount). I do low impact exercise and eat somewhat healthy. I also take about 9 other vitamins. So I don't know what makes me feel good but I am on my second bottle and will continue....and it is natural!

I was a bit skeptical about the pills but I decided to try them anyway. I chose Sea-Thin, I like the no-stimulant part, plus they sold then at the drug store so it was convenient.

I need to lose about 60 pounds and so far I have lost about 7 pounds in 2 weeks. My mood seems better which could be from the pills but most likely from exercising.

I have cut my calorie intake and have exercised a bit, not as often as I should but still I have had no adverse effect from the pills at all.

They are small and gel cap like so they are easy to swallow, which I like. The best part is they don't make me feel funny like some of the other diet pills out there.

I'm going to keep taking them till the bottle is gone and see what results I get from them and then I will repost and share my experience, whether its good or bad. So far I think they are great!

I bought a sample of fucothin at the local healthfood store out of my interest in nutrition. Could it really produce the benefits it claims?

I only took it for a few days, and I had scary things happen to me. I had seriously messed up dreams that I directly associate with the supplement. I woke up in the middle of the night on several occasions with an accelerated heart rate, as if I was working out.

While I recognize that this may be part of the "thermogenic properties" in action, raising my blood pressure, when I have ALWAYS had healthfully LOW blood pressure, is simply not okay in my book.

I also wonder about this Garden of Life company. What kind of company is proud to label this product as dairy free, and then makes it out of beef gelatin softgels? A company that only wants to make money. If they were truly concerned with helping the environment, they would produce real vegan products, not purchase biproducts of factory farming.

My advice is to not use this product. I feel that there is simply no bad public press about it yet because it is so new. I mean, remember when ephedra was a miracle? What about ritalin? Anyone?

Garden of Life used to promote Zero Gravity but discontinued it and began promoting FucoThin.

I've been taking FucoThin for months. I workout regularly and have tried various diets while taking FucoThin. I can't say I've lost a lot of weight but I can say that I have not gained any while my diet has changed.

I think it is a good product in the sense that it is natural and I believe it has a positive effect on weight management.

Currently, my diet is low fat, good carbs (whole grain), and FucoThin. I'm going to stick with this combo for awhile and see what happens. I'll post my results in a month or so.

I will say that if you're looking for a magic fat loss pill, it doesn't exist. I know from experience that burning fat will mostly come from a healthy diet and exercise.

Supplements, like FucoThin, are just that, they supplement what you do in terms of diet and exercise. Some will help you, most won't. Even so, I still try them from time to time, hoping to find a really good one.

After 2 weeks of taking Fucothin I noticed a definite reduction of fat in my waistline. But after a month I had an adverse reaction to it. Specifically, a pain in my leg and a severe headache for a week. I now suspect that the Fucothin causes an adverse effect with beta blockers.

I thought that because the ingredients were "natural" it would not affect my pressure -- but it did. So use caution if you have high blood pressure.

Just started a few weeks ago and have lost 7 lbs. No doubut it is a cumulative result of increased cardio, lower caloric intake and the supplement.

I had previously done the ephedra-caffeine stack with good weight loss but horrible side effects. The jitters and cramping were just to much. Also the "speed" effects amplified my anxieties. I found myself worried over things that normally just don't matter to me.

What really chaps me is that a well-known diet guru replied to my post on another site that there was "no scientific evidence that ephedra-caffeine stack caused cramps."

Puh-lease. I know what I feel and when I can't get through a workout because my back is in knots, I can tell you it causes cramps. Like any supplement, I think the body does plateau on use.

So I switched from ephedra-caffeine to fuco-thin and I am pleased. I'll wager the "pending human trials" will show results based on what I have experienced so far. Call me a fan.

First of all, I want to say after reading other's comments...the product plainly states that it may take up to 4 weeks to see results. This is also stated and explained in more detail in Rubin's new book, "Perfect Weight America."

I know that manufacturer's make claims and even write books to sell their products but as a Naturopath, I can tell you that Garden of Life does have excellent products.

But, as with any herbal or vitamin supplement, the body does not always react overnight. Herbs and vitamins aren't like pharmaceuticals which direct the body in its actions. Their purpose is to enhance, build, and improve the body systems so they can do the work they were intended to do. That being said, we didn't get fat or sick overnight, and we won't get well or skinny overnight.

I don't suggest taking the pill and expecting to see miraculous results. While they may work for one person, another may have a different issue causing their weight gain to begin with. We can all benefit from healthy eating and exercise, and utilizing a pill to help with that is ok, but don't depend on the pill to lose weight alone. HEALTH is most important, and a healthy diet is the BEST way to accomplish this.

I do recommend trying this product, but only if you intend to eat right and exercise as well. You can only achieve true health benefits from any supplementation by giving your body the nutrients it needs to perform as it should!

My own testimonial: I was losing weight with Pilates and a healthy diet. I did see an increase in the benefits of doing that with Fucothin, but I did not try it alone.

I am on my 2nd bottle, the 1st being started on 1/23/07. I figured I would wait the promised 16 weeks, but so far haven't lost anything.

Just once, I wish something wold do what it says in all the ads. How do they get away with this? I originally read about this in Woman's World.

I naively thought they had researchers of there own. Jury's still out, maybe after being on it longer will have an effect.

I gained a pound! I have been taking this product for about 2 weeks and i honestly don't notice a difference.

I just upped it 3 pills 3 times a day. I go to the gym and exercise regularly, and eat less than 1500 calories a day. I don't eat sweets and most of the stuff I do eat is organic.

I was really hoping it would work. I guess I will finish the bottle and see. I'm crossing my fingers -- I really want to like this product!

I have been taking Fucothin for about 6 days and I look and feel lighter and leaner. I also look younger and my skin looks better.

Garden of Life is a reputable company and I have had great success with their products. I have never used a weight-loss "pill" (this is actually a supplement) in my life.

If there are people who are taking this product and not seeing results, my guess is that they are not following a whole foods diet. All of Garden of Life's products are far more effective on a whole foods diet and a preferably organic diet as well.

This product is meant to enhance weight-loss EFFORTS. You have to make an effort with diet, exercise, and increased water in-take. This product will expedite weight loss when you are already trying to lose weight.

Good luck!

Editor's comments: Garden of Life has its fans, but we'd be remiss to let the comment about it being a "reputable" company go without drawing attention to the fact that this company and its founder Jordan Rubin has been fined nearly $250,000 by the FTC for making false and unsubstantiated claims about some of its products. You can read the details of the FTC action here!

I use sea-thin a product of fuco. I decided to try it. I started on sunday 3, 2008 weighing 222. I weighed myself sunday 10 2008 and I was 215.

I was amazed -- was it the pill or my low calorie diet and 5 miles of walking daily on my tread mill?

I've been taking this supplement 3 times a day (with each meal) along with a "tonalin CLA" and a garden of life enzyme. Everyday I actually feel tingling in my body fat, and feel skinnier in the morning when I wake up!

All of my clothes are fitting looser... but I've only lost about 4 pounds in two weeks. My suspision is that I'm not losing 'weight' but fat!

I feel like when I exercise, my body is performing more efficiently at building muscle, and burning fat -- rather than burning muscle, which lowers metabolism, which makes you constantly gain.

Have been taking fucothin for about 3 weeks and have developed small painfull blisters on my tongue. Also, I now have developed a yeast infection which I rarely get.

Sometimes I get symptoms before my monthly period, but they subside then I start. I have discontinued taking fucothin for 2 days now and am treating these issues. I want to continue once cleared up.

Any advice or have you heard of any other similar situations? Thanks.

My doctor actually recommended this pill. I take the recommended amount and have lost 15 pound in 5 weeks. I have always been athletic but after having kids in my late 30's couldn't get off that extra weight.

This stuff is great because I don't have to change anything. I keep my normal active routine, eat what I want and still lose the weight without feeling bad or impacting my work especially when I'm on the road.

I really WANT to try this product, but I'm afraid. I have, AT THE VERY LEAST, 50 pounds to lose. I would love to be able to walk again, without huffing and puffing.

It's so embarassing when I answer the phone, all out of breath, and the person on the other end asks if I'm OK. Any thoughts or comments to help me make a decision?

I'm wary of taking diet supplements too. However I'm pretty sure it is safe because my dog got hold of it, chewed threw the bottle and ate all the pills with no ill results. I bought another bottle finished that and no lost weight. I'm going to try another bottle and see if I get any results.

I have a bottle that I am about to start. I am very reluctant to take any pills so this is kind of unsettling. I bought them because obviously I need to loose weight and I liked the natural ingredients.

Reading some of the above comments people are stating that they are taking more than the recommended dosage and seeing incredible results. That scares me - not the results but the dosage. How do you know it's safe? Will results only be seen with higher than recommended dosage?

The people who have seen results - what other changes have you made in your diet and exercise?

I won't use diet pills but this all natural, pomegranate and seaweed was very appealing to me.

I've been struggling with 30 extra pounds having tried to start weight loss many times but cravings would do me in every time no matter how healthfully I approached a new regimen.

I've been taking Fucothin as recommended 3x a day for 6 days, but now I take 5-6 pills in a day the last 4 days. In the course of these 10 days, I feel incredible. It's not even so much revealed in the scale yet, though it is down 3 pounds already, I have total control over my eating habits for once. I have easily diminished my calorie intake, my blood sugar is stable, I have energy all day with no lows, no cravings, clearer thinking...all of it. I am amazed!

I will continue to take this even as just a vitamin of sorts, regardless of weight loss, due to how great I feel for the first time in 2 years at least! But, I believe it's effecting my weight too.

Whether it's the pills themselves or they are granting me the power to control my eating which is causing weight loss, I don't care...either way it's working. Fucothin has been a Godsend. Even my moods are better and I'm emotionally even all day. I hope I drop all the weight too, but something tells me it'll happen this time.

I didn't see one bit of change after buying a bottle of this. I have to wonder if the positive comments above were posted by the manufacturer or someone else involved in making money from sales of this product. Its a huge rip-off!

I've got the problem of running & cycling to lose weight but all I did was get toned. Ok, not too bad but then at 253 lbs we really did want to lose some weight.

I have tried other supplements to include the "Pushing away from the table" thing, but taking Fucothin only twice a day, I lost 10 lbs in about 2 weeks.

Ran thru the whole bottle and now I will purchase another and follow the instructions to see how much more I can lose. I'm really happy with this product.

I have lost over 30 pounds by taking fucothin 3 times a day for 60 days. I wish they made bigger bottles of it though because I take 3 pills, 3 times a day.

You really can't overdue it with this stuff and if you wanna you can stack them on top of other diet pills (I have friends doing this now and losing weight super fast).

It's so odd that seaweed can make you loose weight but when you look at the cultures who eat it you'll notice none are over weight. It's also a great anticancer pill and sugar balancer I've heard. I would recommend the Garden of Life brand to anyone.

I am the manager of a health food store in Ontario.

I have recommended Fucothin since reading the information and my customers are experiencing incredible results.

One customer lost 10lbs in a week, while another woman who I was speaking with today lost 16lbs in one month.

I was blown away considering the reading materials said people wouldn't experience noticeable results until after 8 weeks. My customers are very happy with this product.