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Whats your highlight of the week???

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:30 GMT

Hey guys

I know it sounds cornie, but i thought we could do a thread on your best highlight for the week - it doesnt matter how small it is, but something that just put a smile on your face and made you feel really good.

My highlight for this week happened today - i had been out earlier this morning, and when i got home, i put on one of the active sports singlet tops i bought last monday week ago, and didnt think any more of it. A friend came over a bit later and he asked me if i would drop him off elswhere, not thinking i jumped in the car and dropped him off.

After i called into the local shop, and did other chores around town, then came home and went off to dancing.

Well the biggest buzzz was when i finished dancing a friend of ours came up to me and complimented me, it was then i actually lookd down and realised the singlet i had grabed, was the one i bought a size smaller then ususal!!! BUT it actually sat the way it should and it looked good and it FITTED!!!

I tell you what i was dancing on cloud niine :) That was a really good feeling

What was your highlight of the week???

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When was your moment?

brazenangelic — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:44:42 GMT

Hey Everyone,

i would be really interested to hear if anyone had a paticular moment where they decided it was time to do something about their weight? Did something click all of a sudden? was it a really bad photo? or maybe a 'helpful' friend or family member?!

I think ive been in denial about my weight for a while... it wasnt until we started playing wii fiit and i realised im 10 KG HEAVIER than my partner (who is not a stick by any means, and after me nagging him about his poor diet habits what a hypocrite!)

The good news is, hes set me a challenge when i get down to his weight hes going to start trying to shed a few kgs whoo comeptition! :P

What are you GRATEFUL FOR TODAY?

sandradeee — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:09:36 GMT

Even though goodness knows when I'll get to goal, I could be here until I'm 110! I need to remind myself each and every day that life is still good and that I'm grateful for every day.

So each day I'm going to post what I'm grateful for, big things or seemingly insignificant. I think it's important to love ourselves through our journey and enjoy lifes ups and downs even when our butts aren't the size we'd like them.

Join me if you like and post what you're grateful for.

I'm grateful for my long-standing friends

The Things I Hate About Being Fat

Apple79 — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:00:17 GMT

Hi all,

I am a returning member, returning with more weight than before of course! When I started TF the last time I weighed in at 69kgs, I am now 79:crying:

Anyway, my current weight has given me determination and a resigned sense that I cant afford to live in denial anymore, so it is time to bust my lard for good. I havent been this heavy since I had my daughter nearly five years ago Bah...

I have been thinking to myself alot lately about the things that differ in everyday life depending on your weight and I have decided to write them down because although some are gross...I think we all know about these things. I would also like to encourage everyone to add your own Things You Hate About Being Fat. So here we go.......

1. I hate the way my thighs rub painfully together when freed from pants....they seem almost magnetised...drawn into a passionate, sweaty embrace with each other. To release them from their chaffing inducing madness, I would have to walk with my feet spread about a meter apart, always a good look in the shopping centre!

2. Weird jiggly back fat! It isn’t bad enough that we get fat rolls on our stomachs…Noooooo, our backs need to join in the wobble fest, eewww!

3. The sit down or lay down spread. When standing, I can arrange my bulk so as not to scare small children and wildlife…however, the moment I ease my oversized arse into a chair my thighs suddenly seem at least twice the size, not to mention the oozing of flesh through the gaps in the side of the chair!! In the evening I arrange myself comfortably in bed, only to discover that I suddenly have many arm rests… when laying on my back my flattened bum and thighs create a peninsula which can be used to rest hands, or cups on, or they could even serve as a emergency pillow for hubby if he ever lost his.

4. Ok, prepare yourself for a really gross one….. Sweaty bum crack (oh God! I hear you say, She goes to far! ) But lets be honest people…when you have large lumpy buttocks smashing against each other all day, not a lot of air gets to those places….Imagine if you will, two baby (or maybe teenage) seals wrestling with each other all day long, there is going to be two slimy and stinky little seals to contend with….hehehehe!

5. Bingo wings, or Secondary Wave as we call them, because when you wave to someone, your upper arms continue flapping joyously long after your hand has stopped!

6. Fat In Places You Wouldn’t Expect. This is one thing that really bugs me…fat that hangs around in places that should really be out of bounds…such as fingers, I am truly scared at BBQ’s that the cook is going to smash my hand onto the hot plate before they realise that, no, they are not sausages, they are my fingers. Another place fat should not go is joints such as elbows, knee’s and ankles….it begins to look like your fat has turned cannibalistic and intent on devouring each place where there should be bone.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed those…. Please add more, I think it helps to focus on why we are losing weight when we see all the things we hate about being fat!

LOVELOVELOVE….Zoe (aka Apple79)

Sunshine Coasters?

dont try just do — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:21:49 GMT

Hi All

Just wondering if there were any Sunshine coast peoples on here who would be interested in getting together for support weekly or monthly? Or perhaps as an exercise group?

The things you LOVE about losing weight

gunadoit — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:34:14 GMT

ok there are many but i will start here

I CAN SEE THE BEGINNINGS OF CHEEKBONES AGAIN!!!

i love seeing the scales have actually MOVED
i loved it today when i saw that i was under 80kg! even if i am 79.9kg I AM UNDER 80!!! WOOHOO
I love updating my ticker
i love coming here to post my new weight and being encouraged by the others in our challenges
i love knowing im getting closer to goal
I AM ACTUALLY MAD IF I DONT FIT MY EXERCISE IN ATLEAST 5 DAYS A WEEK LOL
I like my yummy salad that i make
i enjoy my protein when i finally get it 4 tea or lunch yum yum
i am excited that i am guna look good in my bikini at xmas!!!
i am happy that i am looking better on my husband side
i am looking good next to my 13 yr old daughter i dont wana be the fat ugly mum
i am going to go to my cousins wedding in 4weeks LOOKING HOT!!!
I am taking my vitamins and drinking my water and taking my fibre and it makes me feel good and accomplished
i am going to enjoy summer adn i am actually going to be happy in swimmers again
i live near the beach and i am going to fit in with all the good looking people heheheheeeee
i know the people who walk the beach every morning! well enuf to say hi! yay!!!

omg a size 12 dress fits

jessicabushpig — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:40:08 GMT

hey guys

today i went dress shopping for my friends 18th bday. i only tried on 3 dresses and already dont know which one to choose. they sit around the lower half of my thigh.

not long before i started tf i bought a dress for my sisters wedding and it was a size 18 and today i tried on a 14 it was a little loose so we got the 12 and it fitted very nice.

im so happy.:D

Photo's of Our Achievers

Froggie — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:38:41 GMT

Patko : started 1/7/05 reached goal 19/10/05 total loss 18.8

Bumblebeeman : started 14 /2/06 reached goal 22/5/ 06 total lost 20kg

Fatty boombah : Started 1/2/06 reached goal 9/8/06 total lost 31.5

Gemini girl started 10/04/06 reached goal 20/09/06 total lost 16.6

Nanny3. started 1.01 06 reached goal 1.07.06.lost 34Kg
A bugs life start 8.05.06 reached goal 22.10.06 lost 20kgs

henny - start 21.01.06 reached goal 31.10.06 lost 62.7 kgs

RANDOM- started 05.06.06 reached goal 28.10.06 lost 45.5

mum of three - Started 27/07/06 - Made Goal 19/11/06 lost 20.2

Darkhorse started 14/9/06 made goal 27/11/06 lost 20.6 kgs

Gabriela - age 15 lost 44 kilos in 17 months

Klubby started 2.07. 2006 reached goal 28.01. 2007 lost 35kg.

sez started 03.10.06 reached goal 25.02.07 lost 23.1kgs

Klutzy started 2/7/06 reached goal 02/06/07 lost total 48kgs

Mickii started 3/10/2006 40 weeks = 51 kgs lost

Best Pain Relief & Anti Depressant!!

Tami73 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:10:12 GMT

I can't thank Tony and his Team enough!! After having 5 kids - a major car crash where a drunk driver speeding at almost 200kph hit us, major surgeries, chronic pain and putting on 40kgs, diagnosed with Barrets Oesophagitis from chronic reflux - at only 36 I felt like a very old woman!! I struggled from day to day just watching the clock for bed time again. I never slept through the night from so much pain. Every trick in the book I had tried every gimic, every diet- even Lap Band surgery. Dr's orders to lose weight!!
I feel fantastic! A combination of joining a gym, buying a bike and joining the thousands of happy Tony customers - I am finally feeling like a 336yrold mum with energy to boot!!
The program and the consultants are great! If you have a question - ASK IT!! If you have a problem - SAY IT!! If you have a success - SCREAM IT!! If you have a failure - Just try again.
Read the Tony Ferguson Mag - so many helpful hints, ideas and educational topics - it helps make it all clear and somehow makes it easier. My best lesson in the latest issue is - You will have more success at weight loss if you learn to have your "craving foods" and learn to value it - savour it in small quantities don't cut them out all together and deprive your self of every indulgence - just minimise quantity and maximize experience ;-)
Good luck everyone -

My Little Man is my inspiration- He's So strong and Such a fighter

rachy19842000 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:49:51 GMT

On May 9th 2007, I had my son, we named him Cameron, He had the most gorgeous eyes you have EVER seen. Everyone that saw him commented on them, and told me, he is here for a special reason, he is here to change peoples lives. I never believed it until the day came.

A few days after he came home from the hospital he got what we thought was a cold, it was the end of may, coming into winter, so we thought nothing of it. A week later, it was getting worse. I took him to the GP, he was put on antibiotics at the age of 3 weeks old. They did nothing, no one would listen to me, I kept taking him to the doctor everyday, "he's getting worse", I would tell them. But they kept saying he will be fine. Then the night came, when I was woken by him choking in his bassinette next to me, he couldn't breathe, I threw him over my knee and started bashing his back. He started breathing again, and I sat there and cried to my husband, theres something wrong with Cameron, why wont they listen to me? This happened again the next night, So I thought THATS IT.. I have to do something. So I took him to the hospital and I had to do it, I lied, I told them he stopped breathing!!.. I had to get them to pay attention to me!.. they all thought I was an over reacting parent, They were about to send us home, and another DR came in and said, "Can I assess him before he goes?" I said "be my guest, everyone else thinks Im crazy, why not you too?".. She said.. "hang on a second, I can hear a heart murmur, this baby has to stay over night, so we can do some ECG's". Thankyou, finally someone didnt think I was crazy. He stayed over night, his ecgs came back as normal, and again I was made to feel like an Idiot, they sent me home with a letter to a paediatric cardiologist, and an appointment to see him in 6 weeks time.

In those 6 weeks life was HELL!!.. He kept getting worse, it had turned from a cold like a cold, to a FLU, he was coughing ALL day, choking ALL night, I was tired and stressed, and I had a 15month old daughter to look after aswell. I would cry all night !!..

Finally the day came to see Dr Murphy, the paediatric cardiologist.. The day was Friday 13th of July !!... Things started off good, he did an ECHO on his heart(like an ultrasound)then he went quiet, and asked if anyone else in the family had a history of anything heart related, I had a heart murmur when I was born also, but it was nothing. We told him about my grandfathers bicuspid valve, and he said.. Good news and bad news, He doesnt have a bicuspid valve... Bad news... "How fast can you get to Westmead Childrens Hospital"? My stomach dropped, my heart started racing, "Your son has what we call a coarctation of the aorta, where the aorta is pinched, at its thinest it was 1.6mm", I think it was supposed to be about 14mm. If he doesnt have surgery in the next 24 hours he will die !!.. I wanted to throw up !!.. He got straight on the phone to the kids hospital and told them Cameron was on his way!!.. I drove so fast to get my husband, when I got to his work, I told him, he dropped tools, and didnt even tell them he was leaving, he got in the car and took off, he was doing 150kms down the M4, he got pulled over on the way, but because of the curcumstances, he was let off(being a green P plater he was very lucky), We got there, and got into emergency straight away!!.. They took him up to the ward within the hour, But downfall, cameron had Just eaten, and needed to fast. So surgery was booked for the next morning.

I left him there with my husband while I went down to the hospital chapel to find a priest, My baby hadnt been baptised yet!!.. So the priest organised a little ceremony the next morning before the surgery. It was the worst nights sleep I had ever had that night.!!

14th July 2007... I will never forget that morning, We gave him lots of cuddles, then we were told he needed a bath, so we took him to the washroom, and covered him in the green soap, and scrubbed him, we didnt want any chance of infection, so we scrubbed him for about half an hour.

The time came for him to go.. I cried carrying him all the way to theatre, we sat there as they checked him over, and did all the pre op questions... Then they told me I couldnt go with them to put him to sleep, I cried NO.. NO.. Watching them walking away with him hurt SO bad !!... They gave me a beeper, and told me to go and have something to eat(How could I honestly), and they would page me when he was out of surgery.
It was the longest 4 hours EVER!!.. I was angry, and sad and scared all at once, I was biting my husbands head off for trying to make me eat!.. I felt sick at the thought of eating while my baby was having heart surgery!!..

Finally.. Finally... the beeper went off, OMG, i dont think I have EVER walked so fast in my LIFE!!.. We got there and had to wait outside, we were there for almost an hour, and finally someone came out and called us in. He was in the paediatric intensive Care unit. I walked in and saw him hooked up to all the machines, and I fell to the floor and cried... My poor baby!!.. He was having blood pressure problems, because his body was working SO hard to pump his blood through a tiny part in his aorta, once they cut out the damaged part and restiched it up, his body was still pumping hard, and his blood pressure was through the roof. He stayed in intensive care for 4 days... On the 5th day he was finally allowed back onto the ward.. On that 5th night, I had to go home that night to do some work. While he was asleep, we sat in the parents lounge, then all of a sudden all the lights went off !!.. The power at the childrens hospital went out, I dont know if anyone remembers it, it was on the news.. There were people running everywhere, backup lights came on, and machines were beeping, and doctors and nurses were frantically running to get to the patients that were hooked up, It was a MAD house!!.. Luckily Cameron had come off all his machines that afternoon!.. But we stayed with him that night, because we knew if something happened to him, the nurses would be too busy.

Finally on day 7, Cameron got to come home !!.. He was SUCH a fighter !!.. He was SUCH a brave little boy, Even when 4 months later his coarctation reappeared and he had to have more surgery, he was SO STRONG..

My baby is my inspiration.. He is such a fighter.. and always has been. He is now 2 and half, and full of life, and had the all clear from his cardiologist, he will still have yearly checkups, but things are GREAT now.. So when I need inspiration, I look at these photos and think, If he can get through that, I can get through this !!

This is Cameron in the waiting room for theatre, you can tell just by looking at him, that he knew something was going on- He was only 9 weeks old

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Cameron in intensive care, all the machines, I cried SO much when I saw him

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This is Cameron now, Happy, and healthy, and OH SO VERY CHEEKY LOL

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Success Stories

the_jem — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:07:46 GMT

On the main page there are a few success stories, is there any way of reading them as you can only see a few little lines?

Have you inspired anyone else to start?

ShoeAddict89 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:52:24 GMT

I have been on tony for 4 weeks now and have lost 7 kilos, I see it on the scales but can only see it a little on me so I didn't think others would either.

Well it turns out others can! Seeing me lose the weight quite easily and happily has encouraged my mum to start- she's going in to join today! So apart from the fact that this means it is noticeable to others (a little high for me lol) I am really happy that I have given my mum the confidence and drive to start making a change in her life too. My sister is even considering it and I have to say that even though I have been absolutly thrilled by the couple of compliments I have gotten, knowing that I have inspired my mum to start is the best feeling.

Has your progress and success helped kickstart anyone else's weightloss?

My Inspirational Quote for today..............

jljoanne — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:33:25 GMT

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"

Eleanor Roosevelt

Reward From Tony Ferguson

Fluffypants — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:45:25 GMT

I was surprised and thrilled to receive a voucher for a complimentary facial from my TF consultant for acheiving my first goal of a 10kg weightloss. It really made me feel chuffed that they recognised my hard work.:w00t: Truly a wonderful idea.

Has anyone else received a reward from their TF consultant? I have to skite that my TF consultant is just awesome.

My trek through TF Territory!

Leeda35 — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:24:04 GMT

Hi all,

As I'm not exactly sharing my TF experience with the greater public (you don't know my skinny family!! :w00t::D), I thought this might be the best way to remember it & keep me going...

I kicked this challenge off on Monday 31st August (a week ago today) with much hesitation... I do love my carbs!

I work in a pretty good Marketing position which often see's me travelling interstate (mmmm restaurants at work's cost!) or doing long hours behind my desk (sometimes skipping breaky or lunch altogether). To make matters worse, I had an overactive thyroid a couple of years ago, half of which was then surgically removed... So now it's a 'normal' thyroid (NOOOO!) but MSG, iodine & a number of other dodgy substances gives me endocrine issues such as stabbing chest pains, a numb or tingling left arm, stomach reactions & a very heavy beating heart! Trust me I thought I was dying two years ago but it's all thyroid for me thankfully. After the operation my weight has fluctuated madly, topping 99kg & at it's lowest post-op at 79kg; in my early-mid 20's I was 65-70kg max! It's a mess :) Funnily enough my blood pressure isn't bad - 116/174 as of last week!

Annnnnyway, despite 2 games of netball a week (1 social, the other very much women trying to kill each other - non-contact sport my ***!), I'm still a chunky monkey. Oh & I should mention, at netball a fortnight ago I did the ligament in my right knee so I'm sidelined until that fixes itself (yes get to a physio, I know!) in terms of actual heart-raising exercise options.

So here I am... I started TF last Monday at 98.5kg and looked at my plans for a salad/vege/fruit existance - very much in opposition to what I really enjoy!

After a couple of stumbles here & there, caffeine being one of them (huuuge headaches), I got myself into the pattern & suddenly wasn't craving my Dare Iced Coffee each morning (drooool) & banana bread/custard tart/choc chip muffin (are you getting it yet!? :D).

I've been cooking experimentally with vege's to make weird concoctions like my roasted yellow pepper (the long thin yellow capsicum) stuffed with garlic chilli prawns, mushrooms & shaved vege's (was freaking awesome actually!) and some of the shake variations I've seen suggested on here.

Unfortunately that all turned to tears on Sunday when after successfully negotiating a new car for my little sister saving her over $7k, she bought me Red Rooster! BUGGER!! I tried... I ate... Ok I ate all of it & holy cow it was gooood but I picked myself up from that & have had a truck load of water today to ensure I get my full dosage & jumped right back on the TF shake train this morning! Sabotage isn't my issue - my issue is that I love crappy food (who wouldn't) & if it takes me logging in here EVERY DAY to remember what you & I are doing this for, then so be it! TF forum will soon be a bookmark on my phone internet damn it!

Maybe a question I have for you all then - I want to still live my life & if it means a slip up every once in a while (within reason, be once a fortnight maybe), would you consider it a slip-up or just living? If it's my birthday how can I forgo the mud cake Nan has just made me for example?! What are your ideas? Possibly hurts me more as I'm not telling anyone (aside from my boyfriend) that I'm doing TF or any diet for that matter. Thoughts?

After all that at weigh in this morning (and I KNOW I'm massively bloated - must look at the fibre inclusions you are all suggesting), I weighed in at 95.6kg (back on the electronic scales too) so I'm pretty happy, especially since my exercise options are basically non-existant! Not happy enough to go get a Gloria Jeans Coco Loco to bathe in, but definitely happy enough to go home tonight & cook up something decent! :P

So onwards to the 80's!

'You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there' ~ Unknown

What does 23kg mean to my health??

turboghostie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:56:59 GMT

I just got back from my 3 monthly diabetic checkup - I had all the blood tests done on the weekend.

My doctor tells me the following:

My liver and kidneys are now working better.

My cholesterol has dropped from just over 5 to just over 3.

My sugar levels have dropped from over 7s to 4s and now I can take 1 tablet less a day.

I know it is a struggle every day for me to keep motivated....

but when it comes down to it, my health needs me to lose this enormous weight that is holding my body back.

I want to run, I want to wear nice clothes, I want to be able to buy the sexy underwear that is not beige or white... (I want to look at black - not being the only colour available in bras)

In essence I WANT a better me and I am proud of how far I have come so far.

Only 30 kgs to go ..... I will be there!!

Cas

my before and after

jessicabushpig — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:31:36 GMT

27/9/08 before i started the program but thats what i used to look like.(i was a bridesmaid for my sister)

ive noticed that things are smaller now and i feel good. will try to find other pictures of before. they are taken at my sisters wedding.

taken a few weeks ago but thats what i look like. will take a full length when ive gotten to goal.

well uhm yeah thats me.:)

NSV

*Lilac* — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:57:29 GMT

Non Scale Victories - those small successes that are not about the weight we've lost but the side effects, like no more knee pain when walking up stairs, getting back into our old clothes, getting winked at in the street by a stranger. I thought it would be good to have a place to share these with others. They can be just as inspirational.

Small Victories

LizzyLou — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:44:21 GMT

Hey all

Felt like starting a topic on the tiny things we do day-to-day that will eventually become habit, but for the first little while feel like you've climbed Everest! Please, join in!

Today I walked away from a tray of mini quiches, vol-u-vents and (my favourites) spinach and cheese pastries. It was unattended in the lunch room, left over from today's meeting, and nobody would ever have known... except me. So I left it.

I AM SO PROUD!

CLICK ON THIS LINK AND SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!!!

lizzybellz — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:05:37 GMT

http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic506732-2-1.aspx

Finally Starting to Notice

tralizabeth — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:57:18 GMT

Well it's week 4 and I've been going through the TF motions, and kept at it (mostly behaving but slipping up occasionally... :P) and FINALLY this week I've noticed the difference in my body. I've only lost about 4kg but obviously not eating so much salt and drinking more water has made a difference because I can finally see myself looking less like a blimp and more like a healthy woman. Just wanted to share the feeling of happiness I feel now when I catch my reflection - it's definitely motivating me to keep it up!

Cheese

willbthin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:31:20 GMT

I am really craving cheese. Im so tempted to open up my fridge and eat some. What can I have in substitute of it. please help thanks

"This Is Why You're Fat" Website

Driven — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:40:28 GMT

http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/

My favourite (page 2)

The McNuggetini

A McDonald’s chocolate milkshake with vanilla vodka, rimmed with BBQ sauce and garnished with a chicken McNugget.

:blink:

I'm over emotional at the moment is this normal?

Mum of 2 Girls — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:07:33 GMT

I'm on day 2 of TF and have found for the last 2 days that i have been really emotional. I just keep bursting into tears! :crying: Is this a normal thing? I'm ready to give in already as i can't keep crying all the time. My eldest daughter (3) was very concered when she saw mummy crying and i can't really explain to her why i'm crying because i don't know either!

I got really fat again.........

one-last-try — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:04:54 GMT

My TF magazine showed up! I think it was the kick in the bum i needed lol, even if i have not managed to open the cover yet. Forgot i signed up to that lol. Hello fellow sinners!

French Women

Driven — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:25:36 GMT

Portion control, quality foods, walking, dieting in private.

So, so chic and it makes so much sense.

Really good books I've read on French Women and their diets:

Why French Women Don't Get Fat

Two Lipsticks and a Lover

(From: http://www.lindisima.com/en/french-diet.htm)

Fresh. In the traditional French diet, there are lots of fresh foods. Processed foods are not part of any traditional diet. The abundance of fresh, high-quality vegetables, herbs and fruits in Europe make their foods delicious without adding too many calories.

Balance. The traditional French diet is also balanced. Each meal generally includes all the foods groups. The French diet is rich in good fats. It is not low-fat cuisine. It is actually quite rich in olive oil and butter. The French are not obsessed with cutting fat just for the sake of it (particularly if it means that taste has to be sacrificed) or eating margarine and other hydrogenated oils.

The French also eat bread with their meals. The key is moderation. Usually French breads are high quality and not filled with cheap ingredients. In the US, we have corn syrup added to almost everything because it is cheap.

Active lives. The French also walk a lot. This is normal in Europe. It is very difficult to find parking and is very expensive. So people use public transportation a lot and they need to walk everywhere. Elevators and escalators are not everywhere either. People need to climb the stairs quite frequently and many times with heavy bags.

Moderation. The French eat in moderation too. This is perhaps the most important lesson from the French diet. The French restaurants are famous for small portions and the same is true of French kitchens. Like many countries outside the US, the portions are small.

The French eat everything; there are no forbidden foods. They eat desserts too, though in moderation. They have snack time but do not munch while doing other things.

Pleasure. The French enjoy food and eating. They do not eat in a hurry; they chew their food well, and do not talk while eating. The meals are long and pleasurable. In Zen philosophy, they will call this "mindful eating." When you are eating you are conscious of every bite going to your mouth and you are enjoying it - not swallowing it without truly tasting it. The French take up to 2 hours lunches, and do not eat in front of the TV.

The French eat at home. Their favorite place to eat is at their own dinner table and meals they have prepared themselves. Every time we eat out in the US, we overeat, because the portions are huge and the fat content is also big. Even worse, in many cases, some restaurants just use frozen or processed foods. In a study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, they found that the portion in a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia were 72% larger than those in a similar restaurant in Paris.

Chic and easy. The traditional French diet is just common sense: eat in moderation and move. You do not need to learn French cooking but certainly the underlying philosophy of the French is to enjoy life and all its little pleasures. That is the foundation of the French diet. French women get their motivation in their desire to look good.

PLEASE READ: INSPIRATIONAL STORY!

GemTF — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:22:30 GMT

The following is an article extracted from the Penrith Press, Friday 31st July, page 14:

Dapper Dave is dropping kilos

Dave O'Neill has set the pace among four mates in the Tony Ferguson Weightloss Challenge, shedding 22.9kg in six weeks.

The Abcoe managing director wants to lose a further 8kg and win the large Sanyo plasma TV on offer for his favourite charity.

"I feel great after losing the kilos and want to maintain this," Mr O'Neill, 39, said.

Previously 129kg, the former rugby league player is a slimmer 107kg and, more importantly, also dropped a couple of belt notches.

"The diet is an education in itself and I have changed my lifestyle," Mr O'Neill siad.

"Best of all, I don't snore anymore."

On a typical day, he used to gulp down five diet colas in addition to numerous sugary snacks, which on top of his regular meals, added kilos to his weight and centimetres to his waist.

Abcoe co-owner Jonathan Wall has trimmed 8kg from his previous 125kg after having a closer look at his lifestyle.

"Before starting the diet, I was working too hard and not exercising, eating the wrong foods," Mr Wall, 41, said.

"Now I can do exercise I could not attempt before and feel more energetic."

Panthers marketing manager Shannon Donato would like to return to his playing weight of 88kg. It ballooned to 118kg but he is serious about being fighting fit again.

"I have lost 8kg as it's an ideal way to change my poor dietary habits," Donato, 34, said.

There is a month to go in the challenge with the rest, including Sanyo's Bill Crichton - who shed 7kg from his 111kg frame - keen to match Mr O'Neill's commitment to weight los and exercise.

Way to go Mallyflea and Donna!!!

Cindylou — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:10:07 GMT

How exciting is it to open up and read a magazine and realise that you "know" someone in it, you guys are such an inspiration. I like to read all weight loss magazines for the inspriational stories, but never before have I ever recognised anyone in it. Congratulations to you both, and to the others who have appeared in the mag aswell, your a reason to keep at it, to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Well done.

Cheers
Cindy

SO PROUD

partymac — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:50:16 GMT

Last night we hubby and I attended a business awards night. I was stunned when when were announced as runners up . But trust me that is not the only reason I am proud of myself, hubby made me go up to be presented with the award. Before starting TF there is NO way I would have stood up in front of 300+ people to accept the award. Even though i have only lost 18.3 kg it has given me so much more self confidence. And I have photos that I am not ashamed to look at or show others. I have a fair bit to go still but little achievements go a great way to boosting morale. Thank you to Mallyflea and everyone on the forums without the support from you guys there would no little celebrations to share.

SOMEONE actually noticed my weight loss

hotmama — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:39:21 GMT

ok not giving up just thinking meh maybe i wont try so hard.

went and saw hubbys family the other day in about 2 months and they just went "whoa" when i walked in. they are spanish so not good with english but his uncles eyes nearly fell out of his head saying that i was "half the size" and do what im doing cause i look really (thumbs up) goot (meaning good)

that i wasnt expecting. wow to think i still have half way to go but are getting some rather nice reactions makes it worth while.

:(

JKB91 — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:29:37 GMT

Have had a crappy day nothing wants to seem to go right :( at the moment all I want to do is stuff my face food with sweet stuff. Im not going to do tho, just finding it a bit hard at the moment. The forum really helps tho seeing everyone reach their goals makes you want to keep going.

My Biggest Goal...

delbry — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:01:25 GMT

Ok so we all need something to strive towards when were on our weight loss journey's so I thought that I would share my inspiration with everyone :D

Below is a picture of my wedding dress. I saw this and instantly fell in love BUT how can I wear it at the size I am now (16)?? This is my inspiration for loosing weight. The thought that one day, in the not to distant future, I will be walking down the aisle wearing THIS dress!!!! :D

Me Time

nikkimaloo — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:53:46 GMT

Hi Everyone - I want to bring someone important to your attention that you couldn't have lost any weight without! It's YOU. I know many of you reward yourselves when you meet your goals, but what do you do to appreciate the effort you've made for yourself each day/week?

How many of us remind ourselves every day of the positive things we are doing and acknowledge the control we now have over our health and bodies instead of looking at a distant goal and feeling like it's out of reach?

I'm not really sure of where I'm going with this, I'm just curious. I made a promise to myself a week ago today that I would give TF my everything and I've now reached the end of that week and I'm so proud that I did. I'm really going to take the time to acknowledge my efforts - because I for one know it's not easy!! ;)

When I get to goal...

*Lilac* — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:50:31 GMT

I worked out what I want my goal reward to be. Beloved is going to take me to a very special restaurant for dinner and then we'll spend a night in a nice hotel in the city. A night of luxury and feeling special - can't wait.

What is your goal reward?

what makes you so mad u wanna lose weight?

keep it real — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:36:54 GMT

okay this is my rant n' rave & my general blahhh - I need to vent!!! :w00t:

yep that's right - the dear love riles me & always making snide remarks about how trim & slim so n' so is, how we should all be healthy, walking blah blah. All comments aimed at me - well at first I got mad, now I just want to get even! :crazy:

I am spurred on coz she thinks I'll be obese all my life - huh she ain't seen nothing yet. Such a rude & judgemental person - I wanna see the look on her face when I am at goal, that's enough to get me there. Oh please God help me get to goal :(

Goal is about being healthy, happy & above all it is for ME! I value myself & will put myself first now, not last. I matter most!

Also some so called family (distant) & friends have an attitude of "oh poor you, you have such a pretty face, shame about the extra kgs" & "you know that you're not like the rest of us nor good enough" attitude.

It is sad really as I was skinny all my life til I got to my mid 30s where I had a major upset that derailed me & here I am.

I hate how ppls treat me differently, ignored by sales assistants, by-passed by others thinking I'm lazy, lack respect for myself & can't do stuff, am less intelligent etc etc.

What hurts most is ppl don't give you the time of day when ur obese but when I'd lost weight befopre, they told me how great I looked - all of a sudden they wanna hang out, go out & be seen with me - I mean how fake, my true friends & family love me for who I am - the person taking cover beneath the facade & hurt of fat. Thankfully they see beyond it & love me for the person who I truly am - to those ppl I say thankyou - thankyou for not judging me but just being there for me & treating me "normally" like a friend & valuable family member.

Phew...now I feel better:hehe:

Winter TF Magazine

Suzikatz — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:11:48 GMT

hey to everyone,

if you want some inspirational fab stories about TF and the forums etc buy this magazine, it really is a great magazine and also has some great recipes in it atm.

Mallyflea, Drongo and Myself - Suzikatz are in it, a great bit on the forums. ;):P:D:)

10 Things You LOVE about being slim

sandradeee — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:20:23 GMT

I "will" love:

Shopping with my friends in regular stores
Wearing dresses in summer and not worrying about thigh rub!
Walking and walking because it's a fun thing to do, without being quite so exhausted
Increased energy
Finally releasing the real me
The possibility my shoe size may go down! - thanks KSIM
Knowing that I will take a load of worry from my mum
Purchasing the cutest lingerie and it still looks cute when I wear it!
Going on every ride at every fun park
Being described as vibrant, pretty, outgoing - without the word 'big' included

Tony Ferguson Motivational Night

Tony Ferguson The Glen — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:22:57 GMT

Hi to all The Tony Ferguson Customers

Terry White Chemist The Glen in Victoria will be holding a motivational night on Thursday the 7^th of July from 3pm until 5pm in our store. We are located in The Glen Shopping Centre Springvale Rd Glen Waverley.

We will be having Lyn Rose a very successful TF customer who lost 101kgs visiting our store who will be speaking about her wonderful journey.

We will also have:

® Recipe taste testing from The Tony Ferguson Cook Books

® An opportunity to share your weight-loss stories, tips and experiences

® Personal fitness and nutritional advice

® Skin analysis with our trained Clarins consultant

® Free hand massages from our resident Clinique consultant

® Goodie bags for the first 20 customers through the door on the day

® 5% discount off The Tony Ferguson Cookbooks or The Weight-loss For Food Lovers Book

All are welcome to attend and if you have any questions feel free to contact us on 03 9802 3755

Hope to see as many of you as possible on the day

The Tony Ferguson Team at The Glen :)

Hair Cut what do u think?

will_do_it — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:18:55 GMT

so when i lose most of my weight i want to get my hair cut like this:

i know its hard to see what i would look like using my below pic but what do u think?

BLINKIES FOR THE TAKING...

mallyflea — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 11:09:04 GMT

Here are some of my collection, if you want more I will post more....

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