Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program / Tony Ferguson / Exercise

Getting the guts to join the gym

Sabine — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:08:24 GMT

I've read so many inspirational posts about what people do at the gyma dn how well it's worked for them.

I'm really interested in joining one but I'm concerned about a few things.

First I need to figure out whether I want one near where I live (but I'm tempted to look elsewhere for a cheaper rental place) or near where I work. Suggestions>

Second, I'm a little self conscious about how I look (I'm SURE I'm not alone there). Especially when I'm all sweaty and flushed. Plus when I run "the girls" really jump around - does anyone have a solution for that or do you just push through it?

I know I'm being silly but these are the things that are on my mind. I really like the idea of getting fit with me weight loss journey and it's been my ideal that I would join a gym anyway to tone up and I figured, why not now?

Dance Dance Revolution

Imme — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:13:35 GMT

I have just had my first go at DDR on PlayStation 2, it was heaps of fun! I had sweat pouring out of me, so it has to be good exercise.

Just wondering if anyone else uses this for some, or all, of their exercise?

yoga?

Face. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:43:59 GMT

i want a healthier lifestyle mentaly and physically

for those who have read my other post, you will know that i am thinking about becoming a vegetarian :)

just wanted to get some infomation about yoga and know if anyone is currently doing yoga classes or at home?

just wanted some tips and any other usefull infomation,,

thanks xx

I need help...

beachbum — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:52:17 GMT

Hi there

I have degenertative (can never spell it) osteoathritis in both my knees with a miss-tracking kneecap and compressed discs in my neck and back, because of these ailments i can't walk moe than 150 meters at a time or do sit/push ups. The pools are too hard to get to by myself (I don't drive, my brother moved away with his car) is there any excercises any one can think of that is low weight bearing? I want to excercise but am stumped at what i can do... im hoping there is someone out there who is creative?

Beach:hehe:
ps im no longer in Forster or near a beach so i can't go there anymore :crying::crying:

WHAT KIND OF EXERCISE DO U DO & ROUTINE?

flaky_angel — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:41:43 GMT

Hey,
I was just wondering what kind of exercise do TF members do and what is your daily routine?

Also does anyone know of a good exercise to get rid of a huge stomach and massive arms? after having 4 kids in quick sessions, it has now left me with a huge tummy!! looks like im 4 or 5months pregnant!! :Wow:

thanks! Tien

How many calories should we burn per exercise session?

reggie81 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:39:12 GMT

I was at the gym thismorning and was thinking - How many calories should we be buring per exercise session?

As many people have said, the TF diet is a low exercise diet. So if we can calculate this by calories - might help.

Most gym equipment will tell you how many calories you have burnt in a session

Any ideas?

toning

Miss_ash — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:16:14 GMT

for those of you who don't excersie do you find that you need tonning or dose your body naturally tone as you go

LOST WEIGHT AND TONED UP?

flaky_angel — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:07:33 GMT

Just wondering if anyone on TF had lost a big amount of weight and was successful in getting their body tone up again?

Is walking an hour a day good enough exercise?

christine18 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:53:50 GMT

Hello..

This is my second week in Tony Ferguson. I've been drinking shakes, following the program ( but once in a while i eat small amount of rice say twice or three times a week)... ive been walking for an hour every afternoon. ive only lost 1.5kg in two weeks.

should i be losing more in that amount of time? what else should i do to lose more weight? i need to lose at least 5 -10 kgs by december at least =(

HELP ANYONE???

I can't use my wii fit :(

kinopio — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:01:21 GMT

My boyfriend bought me a Wii Fit for my birthday (Sunday just gone) and I was really excited and I thought it would be awesome and heaps of fun - until I read the manual.

It's no secret that I have A LOT of weight to lose. But when it comes to my partner, the last thing I want to do is tell him how much I weigh :(

So the manual says the Wii Fit is only meant for people who weigh under 150kgs. Well, I don't fall into that category, so now I have to try and make up a reason for not using it. So far he's asked me several times if I like it, and if I've had a go, or if I want to have a go while he's having a break or something. So far I've said I only want to use it by myself because I'm too embarassed.....

Without telling him I'm too much of a F#%^$ing lard *** to use his present, what else can I tell him?

Can you tell I'm upset? What a damn joke.....

:(

PEDOMETER

flaky_angel — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:29:54 GMT

Hi,
i want to get a pedometer to do the 10,000 step a day challenge but i need help in choosing a pedometer.

can i ask what brand pedometer do you have?

what function does it have?

and is it reliable?

Im especially interested in the ones that have built in radio. it would be good if i can walk / jog while listening to Kyle and Jackie O!

if you have a great pedometer, please let me know! so i can get one!

thanks alot!

deerae

deerae — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:12:10 GMT

Hi there Everyone i have just started the TF and im looking for ppl who live in the halls head manduarh wa area that would love to go walking if anyone interested please let me know....:)

10,000 Steps A Day Challenge 2008

Perywinkle — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:28:10 GMT

I thought I would start up a new challenge as I definately some more motivation. I know last time I took part in the 10,000 Steps Challenge I did really well (but then fell pregnant lol).

It is starting today as there is no time like the present, no reason to put things off until later (thats my problem)!.

Get your pedometers and start moving! Each day, (if you can) come on and register your steps for the day.

Good Luck Everyone!

After you have posted your interest here, just edit your original post and update your steps, IYKWIM. Just easier to keep track of everyones steps.

Those taking Part:

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getting.skinny
whatever17573
soon_2_be_a_yummy_mummy
Emichan
Beautifulbutterfly
Miss-K
Ainz
Missy76au
Anjie
Doremon
Iwonttobefree
Pwincess
BonnieLassie

Where are you?

Alanas — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:48:47 GMT

I decided to start a post because I have been seeing a lot of people asking for exercise buddies, and if someone posts their general area you can PM them and meet up for some exercise.

I live in the Seven Hills area (Blacktown).

Anyone want to build there fitness up??

SteFF_1992 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:05:33 GMT

hey everyone.
if anybody wants to build some fitness up i have an awesome program for you. it's free and i am just giving you the link because i found it on a running forum and thought that people would be interested.
i know that some people think there is no need to exercise because you lose weight anyway but the point is to create good habits.
another tip is to build up a little bit of muscle (doesn't have to be gross and bulky) do some push ups etc and it will help you burn more fat while in rest mode. muscle uses more energy therefore that is less energy to turn to fat.
so here is the link. if you have an ipod i suggest you put it on. and if you don't have one you can get them for around $70 and they clip onto your top so you can exercise with it. in my opinion definitely worth the investment. and if you get a more expensive one or you borrow your child's you can get an armband for them at most stores.

[b]what the program is:[/b]
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

[b]the podcasts(for your ipod):[/b]
http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/page4/page4.html

just scroll down to the bottom for the first weeks podcast.

i only just started and i know a lot of people on here will struggle. i have done it twice and go for walks and my fitness has already improved. at the moment i am to fat and unfit to last the whole time but with this program i have gone from 2.5 out of 8 running intervals to 4 out of 8 in less then a week.

i honestly think that people should build up some fitness and make it a habit to walk or run or do some form of exercise.

i hope people will give this a try because it really does work. and it is free you just have to follow the instructions to put it on your ipod.

and if you can reply to this post and let me know what you think of the program. and i didn't make it and aren't trying to sell you anything so don't think this is a scam or anything. just a hint from a fellow TF'er

their**

Pushy Gyms & Gym Staff

x_lmm_x — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:45:56 GMT

Just wanted to have a bit of a rant and get it off my chest as it has annoyed me since last night.

Last night i had an assessment at my gym and a new program change. I have not been to this gym since Ferbruary (!!!!!) but now that I have lost a fair bit of weight, thought it would be good to start toning.

I had my assessment, and from the sheet I could see that since my last assessment quite some time ago, I had lost approx 20kgs and quite alot of centremetres all over.

I found it really odd that the girl didnt even comment on that. I thought it was a pretty good acheivement and to not even say "Wow you have lost a fair few centimetres" or "You've improved since your last assessment" I thought was odd.

We then got into the program having known that I had not been to the gym in several months, she made an extremely difficult program which we went through. On one or two machines, I felt the weights were too high and I was struggling to literally even do 5. I explained this to her when she asked how the weights were but it was basically bad luck and thats the way it was going to be.

Shortly afterwards she was showing me something which I then did, but could only do a few of. I was starting to feel very ill and quite upset as I literally got to the point where I wasnt just saying it, i just COULDNT do any more. But would she listen?

I know some people like this approach but afterwards i was so upset. I think the gyms should listen to their clients. When i go next, ill lower the weights slightly until i get used to being back in the gym. I find it very discouraging when people do this, as it kind of makes you not want to go back, so I understand why so many people sign up and then dont go!

Sorry, rant over - I was just annoyed that she woudlnt even take my legitimate feelings or thoughts into concern.

Thanks guys.

Morning fitness

Megatr0n — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:59:51 GMT

I am a year 2/3 primary school teacher and I am currently teaching out in the Mid West of Western Australia.

This year has been a challenging one for me in more ways than one. Over this year unfortunately the weight has crept back on (however I have taken stock, and today has been day 1 .. its been good so far)

I had a 'light bulb' moment last night whilst cooking dinner for hubby.

Every week I concentrate on a value that is important in everyday life (manners, self control etc) this week it was 'respect'. I was pouring over my books preparing last night preparing for my Friday learning session when I remember mentioning to my students,

"You must also show respect to yourself. This can be through eating a healthy diet and exercising ..."

So I said to myself, "Gee. I have to set a positive example .. from here on in I am going to join in the best I can with their 15 minute daily morning fitness!"

Today I did just that. I went for a run with them this morning as a warm up. I intend to keep this up for the rest of the school year.

... oh and this weekend. .. Im going to pick up my nintendo wii fit :D hooray!!

Problem about my arms

chickasweet4 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:07:57 GMT

Hey,

Well i was wondering whats the best excercise to loose weight in my arms.

thank you so much

How much exercise does everyone do

Benno699 — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:50:55 GMT

was wondering what everyone tries to do daily or weekly for exercise

i try to walk everywhere i go now, and try to go to gym for an hour session 4 times a week,
also somenights go for an hour walk aswell

just wanted to compare with others! i'm a fairly strong supporter of the idea of Diet and Exercise being the best way to stay healthy, not just one or the other.

Never Thought I would Hear Myself Say This

Sarah31 — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:52:14 GMT

But I actually enjoy walking for exercise.

For the last week 4 days I have been going down to the town oval and walking around it for 30 mins it works out to be about 5 full laps.

I don't get puffed anymore so this is where I get to see TF really working.

I feel great about myself for the 1st time in years.

9.1 kg gone and not coming back :)

Please help

KazB — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:03:18 GMT

Good morning everyone,

I have a problem that I just can not get up in the morning to exercise. I want to, I set my alarm the night before and get my gym clothes ready, but can not seem to do it.

This morning I turned the alarm off and went straight back to sleep until my son's alarm woke me, yesterday, well I just had a better offer. But I get so angry with myself. My alarm is set for 5am which gives me plenty of time to get to the gym, come home have my shower, make my salad and get to work. I always go to bed early at 9.30pm.

I am a member at Curves, so it's not as if it is a long work out. I have time to go after work but then ususlly my husdand is left to attend to tea and then he carries on with not knowing what to cook. I ususally leave him a note but then he waits till I get home and then the evening meal can end up being too late for the kids and the night drags on.

I can hear myself writing down excuses as I do this and that is what it is, just an excuse, especially the arvo exercise.

Does anyone else have this problem ? It does frustrate me as I have solved other issues I have with losing weight, but can not seem to do this. Years ago I used to get up and walk for an hour plus on the weekend. That stopped when we had all the bike way attacks in Brisbane's north. Now I don't feel comfortable walking.

I will take my gym clothes to work today and see what happens.

thank you for listening.

KazB

Curves

SkittlesNoMore — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:13:35 GMT

Ive recently joined up at Curves and am wondering if anyone is a current member and on the TF diet too.
If so, are you finding it effective? Have you lost any weight?

Thanks!

wii fit challenge

princesscutey1 — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:57:51 GMT

i reckon all us tf forum members who have a wii fit should challenge each other.

for eg. the hula hoop, we put up here how many spins we do and see if we can beat each other scores on here

how much should do?

clare076 — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:03:13 GMT

I have been told not to exercise too much on the program as it may slow weight loss down, so how much should I exercise? I was looking at doing 30 mins at least 6 x a week on the treadmill, but again I was advised this may be too much.

Any thoughts?

TIA

Clare

walking buddy??

nurse101 — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:37:17 GMT

anyone who lives on the far north coast of NSW, PM me if you are interested in walking or running some days a week. thanks:D

Need formal exercizes!!!

vintagesonny — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:12:39 GMT

SOOOOO!!!! I got my formal dress a week abo and I needed to loss 5kg to fit into it. I have lost three so i went to try it on and the zip did up!!! YEY. But the dress was a little tight on my legs, more like skin tight, perfect up the top tho. I was wondering if anyone had some butt and thiegh exercizes which will tone and reduce may massive bottom and theighs quickly...???

Thankyou, Kimberley.

P.s 25 days till formal. AHHHHHHHH, I will post pics.

shift work stalling exercise, any help??

nurse101 — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:40:27 GMT

just wondering if anyone has advice on how to fit in exercise around shift work. i walk about 8kms on a morning shift (7am till 330pm) so after work i am stuffed. when i work an afternoon shift (130 till 10pm) i can get stuff done in the morning, thats fine. night shift i dont do any exercise 930pm till 730am is enough stress on the body. i would like to know if any other people (shift workers or not) are having the same trouble and how you over come the lack of energy after work. thanks

WONDERING IF ANYONE LIVES IN BULIMBA OR HAWTHORNE(qld)

pinkkitty — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:46:23 GMT

Hello everyone, just wondering if anyone lives in the Bulimba or Hawthorne area....i have a personal trainer but would love an exercise buddy to go for a walk or run with the other days...even a day a week...Would be great to find someone within walking distance to catch up with and encourage and support eachother... :)

Calling WII Fitters

Belli-Bella — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:50:39 GMT

I've only had my Wii Fit for a few weeks, but I was wondering whether you are able to 'programme' wii fit so that it can just move its way through a workout program without you having to select everything. Any ideas? I find it annoying that I do two minutes exercise and then take two minutes to navigate the menus to get onto a new activity. I reckon that interrupts the flow (and it means I have to make sure I set aside 50 minutes for a 30 minute workout). Surely there's an option for programming your favourite workouts?

wii fit

telly — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:51:15 GMT

my birthday is next thursday and my family/boyfriend dont know what to get me... so im thinking of asking for a wii fit maybe- after reading these forums :D but i just would love some opinions about whether they are good for toning. coz i am finding the weight is coming off but my shape is not changing. i have a gym membership and i try to go in the afternoon for around 45 mins- so i was thinking if i had a wii fit i could do that before i go to work and then cut my gym time back to half hour as i am having trouble finding time to get to gym. but i have to go as i am looking to be able to run 10km by next july. so if anyone can let me know if it tones/increases fitness or is it just fun- it would eb fantastic!

thanks heaps guys.

Boxing?

Pwincesss — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:01:46 GMT

anyone doing any boxing?

the last few months i have been doing boxing with a trainer at the gym i go to contours

i must say i am really enjoying it

it really gets my heart beat going

before doing boxing iw as finding that the weights and cario wasnt just enuff for me

also i have started doing work with a medicine ball with stomach crunches so hopefully my body is toning up for me lol

n00bie here!

Hungryhippo — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:06:30 GMT

How many times a week are you to excericse on tony ferguson and how long for?

Tae Bo Fitness Workout

AimForTheSky — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:59:27 GMT

When Tae Bo first came out, my brother bought the VHS tapes and I was able to have a go of them. I was really impressed wth the variety of exercises the instructor (Billy Blanks) took the viewers through, and although I looked like an idiot I'm sure, without too much trouble, I was able to get through them.

Now that I'm dieting, I thought since I don't have anywhere inside I can safely work out in front of the TV, I might get the DVDs and put them on my laptop so I can go out into the back yard to exercise.

Instead of buying the DVDs, I searched YouTube and found a heap of Tae Bo and Boot Camp videos. If you rip them onto your computer, it's a great workout for people who don't have access to classes, or don't want to join a class. You could always burn them to DVD and exercise in front of your TV - all for the pice of a single blank disk.

The work outs are really good, and I have a lot of fun doing them. At the end I'm drenched in sweat, but I know I've just done a thorough work out!

Very exciting news!!!!

sammymac — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:27:32 GMT

People!!!! I joined the gym!!! FINALLY!!! I'm going to beachhouse in darwin, and I've already been a few times!!!

I've also started Aqua aerobics at the local pool! :)

It's been How Long!?

Jesslee70 — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:56:15 GMT

Yesterday I amazed myself and got on a bike for the first time in 9 years!!

:D I rode 10km and then today did 15km. A month ago, I was puffing going up stairs!!!!!!!!!!!

muffin tops and thunder thighs...

fireytaz — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:07:02 GMT

Hi everyone, i posted this in weight loss discussion, i thought i should post here too

http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic427513-7-1.aspx

Anyone going to Beach house Fitness Cranbourne?

turkDlight — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:51:15 GMT

Hi,

I am seeking a gym buddy to go to the gym with. I am so unmotivated at the moment that it is not funny. I have a few kgs to go, but can't seem to go to the gym. I used to love going to the gym, but now i can't seem to make myself go at all.

Help!

feeling rather pleased with myself lol

Sarah31 — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:35:39 GMT

Ok I hate excersise which yes I know helps if you want to lose weight lol.

Well I finally plucked up the courage to walk my little girl to school which is around 2km there and 2km back.

I will admit I was getting tired by the last leg home but I powered through and did it I kept telling my hubby I am thinking about my bum getting smaller lmao.

Steve was great kept encouraging me all the way.

In love with my new Wii Fit

Bekkah — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:40:20 GMT

I had heard from a few friends that it was great at doing its job, but i have to admit i was very sceptical to say the least. Who would think a computer game is going to help you loose weight. I bit the bullet and bought it, if nothing else i am sure it would be fun.

I have now had it a week, and I am now a big fan. I havent had the best week, and ended up with a gain, however i know that the Wii Fit is working when I wake up the next day after using it and my muscles are aching. It is just so much fun, and you work up a sweat. Would never do it with anyone watching as I am sure I look like an idiot.

Good luck everyone with the weightloss and exercise with what ever tools you have available to you.

Take care

Yoga

Lotusflower — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:48:54 GMT

Yoga is a big part of my life and for those who haven't tried it before or are thinking of trying it, definitely give it a go!

On eating programs, it's still important to be grateful for every single loss you have, whether it be big or small, to love yourself every day and not beat yourself up too badly. A lot of people can be emotional eaters, so one of the best ways to complement this program is to learn to deal with those emotions. Yoga is not just tying yourself up in knots, its undoing them... physically and mentally.

For those who have done Yoga, i'm interested to hear what style, what you liked and didn't... and for those who have never tried but are willing, i'd also love to hear your thoughts.