GI diet counsellor sold me a heap of Tony Quinn stuff?

gi-diet query

I think I've just been duped by a GI diet consellor.

I decided to do the GI diet having read up on it and went to see a GI diet counsellor in the local gym.
All sounded fine, weighed, measured, diet explained etc.

Then she suggested I might want to try the no-fat two week quick start 'version'?
Ok, I thought (though I had explained didn't need a quick fix, 1.5 stone to lose over six months or so).
She gave me that printout and then said 'supplements' would be essential.
Ok...lot of talk of Omega 3 etc. Sounds fine.
But if I didn't take these others, she said, I'd just be loosing muscle (v bad) not fat (v good).
So don't laugh, but I handed over €125 for 'supplements' (Protein 90 shake, Amino Or and other stuff) plus her €50 consultation fee.
Now having read the GI diet books, while vitamins and stuff are recommended there's no reference to this other rubbish being taken.

So, question is, this isn't really the GI diet is it? She's just drawn up some vegetable only nonsense to sell Tony Quinn products with it, has she? And I'm dense? And the Tony Quinn stuff is rubbish, isn't it?

Registered under a new username as it's a bit mortifying.

Thanks.

EileenG

I read an article by Damien Maher, who normally has a lot of sensible stuff to say, about how to tell how good the quality of your vitamins and other supplements is. So one day when I had some time to kill, I spent an hour reading labels in Boots, health food shop and and Tony Quinn. I've got to say, of all of them, the TQ stuff seemed to have the best ingredients.

Not sure that I would set out to buy all my supps there, but I certainly wouldn't cry if I ended up with a bunch of them. Protein shakes are always useful, BCAAs are helpful and I assume you have some general vits and Omega oils? If there is something you really are doubtful about, you could try taking it to a TQ shop and seeing if you can change it for something more useful.

Macha

I don't trust Tony Quinn myself. I went into their 'shop' in the Jervis centre one morning, looking for a protein snack. Got into a conversation with the girl there who tried to tell me that calorie counting isn't required for anyone wanting to lose weight. I laughed and left.

I would always be suspicious of someone pushing a particular brand (that includes doctors, any kind of specialist) as they may have connections and are on commission.

Then again, depending on what level you're at, a protein shake is a protein shake. TBH they're just a bit of a rip-off and you'd be better off talking to Mickk or someone else in the fitness forum who can give you a great deal:

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055165958

gi-diet query

Thanks for the replies.

I was mostly worried that the Tony Quinn stuff might be harmful (as well as expensive) but that doesn't seem to be the case.
Didn't realise some eh...mainstream dieters use these things too.
I was expecting the standard GI diet and as someone who usually does the Weight Watchers core plan it seems a bit strange to have 5 assorted bottles of shakes/pills to take each morning (and very little food).
Still not totally convinced about using a protein shake instead of just eating some protein.
And I've never used the Amino Or fat burners or anything like them before.

I'm generally a 'improve my diet, exercise more, lose a pound a week' sort.
So I'm still on the fence about giving the counsellor's diet a go .

Macha

gi-diet query wrote: »

Thanks for the replies.

I was mostly worried that the Tony Quinn stuff might be harmful (as well as expensive) but that doesn't seem to be the case.
Didn't realise some eh...mainstream dieters use these things too.
I was expecting the standard GI diet and as someone who usually does the Weight Watchers core plan it seems a bit strange to have 5 assorted bottles of shakes/pills to take each morning (and very little food).
Still not totally convinced about using a protein shake instead of just eating some protein.
And I've never used the Amino Or fat burners or anything like them before.

I'm generally a 'improve my diet, exercise more, lose a pound a week' sort.
So I'm still on the fence about giving the counsellor's diet a go .

Protein shakes are an excellent way of getting protein into your diet. They're quick, convenient and versatile. Many people will put them in their porridge in the morning, when they're baking or into smoothies etc.

It can also work out a lot cheaper than buying a lot of meat (plus more ethical if you're like me ). As for fat burners - I would give them a miss if I were you. You can't keep taking them indefinitely and the point is to achieve a 'diet' or way of eating that you can sustain. Just my 2 cents