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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)

Idea for a TF promo

one-last-try — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:06:30 GMT

I think TF should run a "Make over" Promo where the winners get an expenses paid cosmetic surgery make over, complete with dental work, hair and make up. They could even make it into a TV series.

What do you think ? Say if they had 5 winners ? The comp could run for a year to encourage new members to join. To enter you would have to send in a audition video about why you need a make over and how much weight you have lost with TF, and what surgery you would like.

I would probably be too scared to enter myself but it would still motivate me lol. I know it would cost a lot but i am sure they could get sponsorship deals to make it work. Maybe i watch too much tv :P

What do you like about yourself? no negatives allowed!!

Believe-in-Angels — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:22:56 GMT

Hi all, I started this post because I think sometimes I get a little obsessed with my weight and it makes me feel so bad about myself that I'm no longer very nice to be around. I want to focus on the things that I wouldn't change as well as the things that I do want to change. So what do you all like about yourselves? Here goes, here's my list:

1. I am compassionate - I would do anything to help anyone and it doesn't take much to make me cry!

2. According to my husband I have big Angelina Jolie lips and I guess I'll never need collegen injections

3. I have a good sense of humour and I know when to stop taking myself so seriously

4. I believe in a loving God and that all things happen for a reason

5. I can do an awesome Kimmy impression from Kath and Kim! :D

6. I can admit when I'm wrong, and I'm not a nagger

7. I can apply liquid eyeliner damn well

8. I'm a good mum, and my daughter has a beautiful relationship with me

9. I'm quick to say sorry, and mean it, and I don't always have to have the last word.

10. I know what I want to do with my life, and I'm studying to achieve it

Well that's my list!! Now its your turn! :P :) :D

How many cm's have we lost??

Cherry red — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:40:18 GMT

Hi everyone, i have been thinking for a few days about this and decided to post, i see so many times that we are discouraged as we may not have lost a big amount for the week, or we dont seem to have lost off our waist. So i thought maybe those that have taken a record of their measurements from other parts of their bodies could add up the total cm's you have lost so far and add to this post it might just inspire others and be encouraging to us all:D

I will start: total loss in cm's since starting 31.5

hi everyone its the 14th nov and thought i would update my cm's have now lost 41.5cm, great to see all your posts and your all doing so well:D

What do you want to do when you reach your goal?

Plow King — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:19:04 GMT

When I get to 80kg I told myself that I'd organise a big night out with my mates and we'll go out clubbing.

I havn't drank in about 3 and a half months! And add another 3ish months until I get to my goal of 80! I will be drunk upon entry of the bar. haha.

Ahwell, What are you guys planning on doing?

Chris

Going nowhere fast..:-(

Lisbis — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:26:36 GMT

I have been on Tony F for 12 weeks now. At first I was losing weight steadily 1-2 kgs p/w, but these past few weeks I have only lost 1-200grams p/w. It's really starting to frustrate me and the frustration is making me lose sight of the final goal....75kgs My starting weight was 114.4kgs and Im currently on 100.7kgs. Can anyone share advice on how to get my weight loss boosted back up to 1-2kgs per week??

Thanks

Lisbis:unsure:

17 weeks and i need some inspiration!

Benno699 — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:20:23 GMT

hey guys just relised that ive been on TF for 17 weeks, but for the last 2 or so i feel like its been more a battle than when i first started! i dunno if its the stress of looking for a job, or because im back home and not cooking for myself since im working 10 hour days!

i need to know people go to this point where i am now and powered through! how did u stay on track! i really want to get into the 80's by the 29th of nov!

Mallyfleas journey over the past 18 months +

mallyflea — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:39:56 GMT

Mallyfleas journey over the past 18 months….

Well as you all know by now it’s been just over 1 year since I made my Goal of 66kg. Losing along the way 31kg…When I first went ontoMaintenance I actually lost another 5 kilos within a couple of months, which made me 61kg….

Now I sit between 63-66k sometimes up, sometimes down, depending on how good I’ve been, I do love a couple of Cab.Savs or Sav. Blancs I must admit, and we do go out to Restaurants frequently these days, sometimes I choose wisely and sometimes not, but it has been quite a learning experience on keeping my weight as stable as possible. Maintenance is not the scary bogey some think it to be, all you have to remember is not to ever go back to the “Dark Side” keep your food Low Gi and Low Fat and weight loss is your forever…….

I have enjoyed being the Celebrity Pin-up girl for the Tony Ferguson Clinic in Geelong, seeing myself in the Local paper took a bit of getting used to, but happy to have done it to help promote Tony Ferguson, it’s a great diet and it certainly helped me not only lose weight but I now have all my medical problems under control and have been taken off all medication bar 1, and we will be trialling going off that later this year…

There have been some great successes here on the Forum, mine being one of the lesser ones, I’m proud to be still here helping and supporting others along the way, I want everyone who passes through here to have success as I and others have….

Thank you Tony for the new me, and thanks to everyone here on the forum (especially Patko and Froggie) as I wouldn’t be the person I am today without you all, old and new!

Mal (Mallyflea)

From thisTo this

To thisTo this

all this achieved in 6 months and still off now after another year!

Me 7/12/07 64.2

this was taken 13 days ago, December 8th 07, I must admit it is a professional photograph shot of myself but it shows you can look younger when you shift the many chins LOL

BLINKIES FOR THE TAKING...

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

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Wahhhhhh............ I want a goal buddy.....................wahhhhhhhh!!!

weddingweight — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:33:56 GMT

I would really love a goal buddy. Anyone out there interested..........

someone fun would be good..........

Positive vs Negative

Bozzy85 — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:28:37 GMT

Do you know how hard it is to remain positive when everything around you seems so negative? At the moment my boyfriend is really ill and has been for 8 weeks but is getting worse. The doctors tell him to rest, tell him to get blood tests, tell him its only tonsilitus...

It's so hard to remain positive and put on a brave face all the time for him when all I want to do is break down and cry. My best friend, my partner is sick and in pain and there is nothing I can do. I know he will get better but I wish it was sooner rather than later. Between doctors visits and trying to get him to eat anything at all have been hard and this last week I have been struggling to stay on track.

I know its important to look after myself as well.. but its just so hard to think of me when he is so sick. I know he won't admit it but I know he appreciates everything I'm trying to do, even if it is just getting him water or tucking him in. Just needed to vent I guess...

If anyone has any motivational quotes for remaining positive in all aspects of live I would really appreciate it. Something to read and make me feel better and to keep on going.. I know thats my only choice "to keep on going" but I would love to believe it was "easy".

Thanks for letting me vent. :)

keep me focused

Face. — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:57:03 GMT

i need some inspiration and motivational thoughts,

been so down this last week, which has turned me to the dark days of comfort eating

feel so bad, and now need to keep a postive and strong mind

The things that make you feel good since starting TF

bevybrooks — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:24:51 GMT

Hello!

Just wanting to know how good everyone feels from being on TF!

I have been on for nearly 9 weeks, and the change in me is amazing. I am getting commented from so many people! A lady from my gym in the creche asked me yesterday "Where has the rest of you gone?"
It was good to hear that from someone who I hardly even know, but yet she noticed. Also the comments from my hubby about my bum shrinking etc! (He doesn't want the boobs to go too far tho, lol)
I also have lots more energy and learnt so much about carbs in foods by looking at the labels now.

I cannot wait to get to maintenance. This is the first 'diet' I have been on where I feel like I will finish it until the end. Hope I do! :)

What do you like about yourselves???

A phone call from my doctor...

Squeek — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:10:10 GMT

Last week I went in to see my doctor because I was worried I might be anemic (having quite a bit of hair loss recently!). Anyway, he sent me for a whole raft of blood tests to check how my body has coping with my weight loss and if I was deficient in anything. He particularly wanted to see my fasting insulin levels as I have severe insulin resistance and my last test over a year ago was disastrous (pretty much bordering on full blown Type 2 diabetes).

So anyway, he called me this afternoon to let me know the results. Turns out I am not anemic - my iron levels are fine (doesn't explain the hair loss - but oh well!). . My thyroid is fine. My liver is fine. My cholesterol was (in his words) brilliant. But best of all - my insulin levels were absolutely NORMAL :w00t::w00t: He said comparing this one to my last one was like comparing black and white. And he is so pleased that he is taking me down from 3 tablets per day to just 1... and even that was after he thought about taking me off them altogether.

TF has worked wonders for my health. Cholesterol, blood pressure, insulin levels - all perfectly healthy now! I'm so thrilled that my insulin resistance appears to be coming under control. I was diagnosed about 5 years ago and never took it seriously enough.. to the point that I think I was probably diabetic when I started the program. But no more!!!

So remember ladies (and gents!) that not only does this weight loss make us feel better about ourselves... but it also makes our bodies feel better (and healthier) about themselves too! :D

So proud of me!

FeelbetterwhenI'mthin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:12:25 GMT

Hi guys,

I went to bookclub last night and there was a six foot table laden with homemade rocky road, pecan tarts, caramel and choc tarts, every kind of choc biscuit imaginable, savouries (chips, crackers, camembert cheese, cheesy straw things...) ... the list goes on. Right at the end of the evening one of the ladies brought out a fruit platter, with choccies. The WHOLE night all I had was 3 strawberries, 10 grapes (I had purposely not had my fruit during the day), and 3 carrot sticks!!

Such restraint deserves some praise! I honestly didn't feel deprived because I was so high on my self-discipline!:D :hehe::cool:

Glad to have put on weight! :D

Paige-ee — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:18:13 GMT

I just got to thinking as I pulled out an old skirt...I'm so happy I gained weight! Before when I was a size 8-10...and could fit into xs clothes, I thought that I was fat. In fact I tried to hide my body a lot- when I needn't have...Now that I'm much larger I now realise I can totally enjoy being small again when I get there!
So I take this experience of gaining weight as a good one and I'm glad I'm working back to the old me and can see how deluded I was :D
Anyone else feeling the same?

how much have you lost?

barrett — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:00:57 GMT

Hi, just wanted to know how much weight you lost in the first few weeks, im finding it so hard to stick to it, just a little inspritation would go a long way

Thanks

Post diet maintenance

Robbo26 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:28:43 GMT

This diet is a wonder. I started it October 2007 at 111 kgs and now a year later, I have lost 21 kgs and 21 cms from my stomach. The good thing is that I stopped the diet in February but still lost 7 kgs over winter just by using the healthy eating theory of this diet. I am having an easier time when I ride my bike and feel happier and healthier than I have ever been. I used to be on cholesterol and blood pressure medications, but now I have been off them for over 6 months. I am one happy person!!!!!

It can be done

motherof4 — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:43:07 GMT

Back in March I decided enough was enough... yo yo weight, maxing out at 84kg, lowest I'd been was 62 kg in 10 years. Lost a couple of kg myself and came to a screaming halt... Looked into and signed up with TF. Least I ever lost was 1.1kg (usually weighed in about every 10 days) most was 2 kg. Now 2 kg under goal, but thinking on one shake I may lose 1 or 2 more. Very happy where I am though, and think it will be easy to maintain. Clothes are a size 8/9 and small, and the comments make me feel like a million dollars. So if I can do it, anyone can!!! Came clean with my mother today as to how I'd lost weight (she doesn't believe in "fads" as she puts it) and she said, 'well love, it's worked well, you look terrific...' I was pretty happy with that!!!! Determination and motivation is all that is needed. No one can do it but you....

Question for the High Achievers

deskjob — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:29:17 GMT

Hey all you strong willed people who have achieved your goal or are close to it, I have a question for you. I am curious about something.

Having suffered for some time with either health or image issues due to weight, do you find that the loss of that weight makes you feel happy with your body?

Like, lots of people who don't have weight issues might worry about cellulite on their upper thighs or a crooked tooth or too many freckles or very pale skin or whatever - do you find that these concerns still bug you or are you so pleased with having a healthier body that it seems very minor to you?

I'm just curious, no reason for asking.

NEW INSPIRATION TO GET ME GOING

kate90 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:31:58 GMT

ok so since i have moved to Melbourne i have gone whiter than a piece of paper and i really want to go to the solarium but can't really afford it.

i just spoke to my boyfriend and he said that for every kilo i lose he will pay for one tanning session...

so hopefully it will be once a week.. thats what i have to push for

i know allot of people don't agree with solariums but once a week will be fine :)

Thanks

one-last-try — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:13:31 GMT

Thanks for all the inspiration and support. I have been coming to the forums a lot because i don't really have any support with my own family. They have all seen and heard me talk about weight loss so much that they no longer care. I guess they think i'm all talk and don't have it in me to do it.

It's a lonely feeling when you have a loss and no one says "Good work you are doing really well". Perhaps i am a bit too needy but it's things like that which really fire me up. The emotional support i have been receiving here is the only way i have been getting through each day.

I love reading every ones stories and weigh ins even if i don't comment. So i just wanted to say thank you to everyone here, you are all my inspiration ! Every day i find a little piece of something here to keep me going. :D

Motivation

DolphinDream — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:27:18 GMT

Hi,

I joined Curves 2 months ago, my first weigh in was great losing 8cm all over and 1% body fat, I did gain 0.5kg, but my consultant said this is normal when working on muscles. My second weigh in was dreadful, I lost only on my waist, gained body fat, and 1.5kg. This was so depressing, I was not happy. This last month I have been working harder at the toning machines, hoping there will be some change when I am due to weigh and measure again on the 13th October. But it is really hard exercising and watching what you eat when you lack motivation because of a few numbers on the scales or tape measure, does anyone have any ideas how to keep my spirits up.

Cheers:cool:

Are you watching Oprah right now ?

one-last-try — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:56:38 GMT

:) I love these episodes of oprah they are so inspiring. It's on channel 10 for anyone interested.

can it realy be done?

Face. — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:28:28 GMT

i was just wondering if anyone knew what the average size 12 would weigh..
see im going away with his guy that i like in March up to a resort in Echuca :w00t:and i would really like to be about a size 12 by then i think that would be a nice size as i am quite curvy.. i am currently size 16, sometimes 18.. do you think this is reasonable.. or am i just high hoping..
would love to hear back from you guys and get your opinions..
oh and by the way.. how many kilos aproximatley is there to a dress size this could also help me figure out a goal..
thanks to all that can help me:D

bianca xx

Achieving something greater than yourself

tskellernsmith — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:48:27 GMT

Hi All,

This program has changed my life. I can't believe how quickly I've transformed my life from being embarrassed and overweight to thin and confident!

However, I have found another benefit of the TF program that I never expected.

Since losing my weight - I am being told that I am inspiring others to lose weight too. In fact, I know of 5 people that have joined TF in the last month or so - and they said they joined after seeing how good I look.

When I was at my biggest, I felt like I was in a prison. To others, it might seem that I had to just exercise and eat properly, but for me, I couldn't do it. I couldn't overcome the urge to eat too much and eat the wrong foods.

Now that I have broken out of this oppressive life that I was in, I am thrilled to pieces that I can play a part in helping others conquer this monster! I am starting to achieve something that extends past my own happiness.

So be inspired. You never know who you are influencing just by being diligent on the TF program. Stay focussed. Beat this monster!

Things i have learnt to love

*BLONDE — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:18:27 GMT

Ok so after loosing weight i have learnt to love many of things

* The camera, man i love getting pics taken, i am like a camera whore now..lol

* To take the time to look good, you have a hot body so why not put some effort in with your hair and makeup. You are getting attention, but of the good sort now.

* To learn to listen to my body and realise that yes i am full and no i dont need anymore, push your plate aside, you DONT have to finish it off

* That I choose what to put in my mouth, i choose when i want to eat naughty or good, but i MUST accept the consiquences.

* Never let a man lead you astray in the food dept, stick to your guns!

* That when you are big, the saying " i will never fit into a size 12" ITS FALSE! it can be done and has been done.

* That exercise and a great nights sleep is important.

* That it is ok to accept compliments from other people.

* To disregard all those "friends" who said you could never to it, well i have and it feels great!

What are other forum members things that they have Learned/Loved

my mum

locket — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:05:31 GMT

hey all, i just sent a msg to my mum saying ive lost 3kilos now, and i got a reply, saying "ur a star and an inspiration" now mum has booked herself in to local weekly areobics class in her suburb with my little sis going along for support. that ment heaps to read that, and its just pushed me to try even harder this next wk! :D i couldnt wipe the smile off my face.

My motivation!

sissaly — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:51:21 GMT

I'm completely independent, and have to pay all my bills off my part-time job, so I'm finding that this diet & hiring my treadmill is taking up a LOT of my money, but I really want to get overseas. So what my mum and I have agreed to do is that every 10kgs I lose, she will put aside money for me for a trip to New York & London. And when I reach my goal she'll put a pretty big amount in there. It also means that I can then save up some money myself to spend while I'm there.

Also, I'm going to hopefully organise to spend the entire time in New York doing music internships with some of the best record labels so I can make some contacts for when I finally move there a few years down the track. That's ALSO motivation for me - I want to be able to charm them with my Australian accent, and my gorgeous figure. Fingers crossed!

Inspire me ladies and gents

Jodes66 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:00:50 GMT

Well another week of being good and I even started doing step for 30 minutes a day (four days now) and I lost a grand total of 100g. (last week was 200g and the week before 300g)

7.30am shake + 2 teaspoons SF (then 1.5L water until 1.30pm)
10am fruit - if I feel like it but rarely or a decaf with skim milk
1.30pm shake + 2 teaspoons SF (then 1.5L water until 6.30pm)
6.30-7pm dinner - straight from the TF cook books
8pm-8.30pm another decaf with skim milk and 5 prunes

HELP...Please:)

I am very open to suggestions :D

Pics of my recent journey

Klutzy — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:35:36 GMT

I know a lot of people are worried about loose skin when they have a bit to lose. as you know I lost 48kg and while most of my skin is OK & I can live with it I really was very uncomfortable with my stomach, I had also had 3 pregnancies close together when I had my kids so the muscles were well & truly stuffed too. So on 15 Jan I took the plunge and had Adomnioplasty and muscle repair. I spent 3 nights in hospital then came home & hubby has been doing pretty much all the housework & cooking, I am starting to ease back into that now and was back at work on Day 16. It is now 4 weeks & I took some pics this morning so I thought I would put them up, I am still a little swollen so the final result will be even better, lol funny thing is I haven't really told many people but here I am putting up my pics on a public forum:blush:

Before

After

my motivation

Benno699 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:27:26 GMT

though i should share my motivation, since about high school ive been the 2nd biggest guy in my group of mates, would still be the case

i want to be the thinest now! and thats it! i also want to be the healthiest thats all, and if i do make my goal i plan to suggest that my mate (who is bigger than me) try the same diet :) in fact next time i see him (school mates so we are all scattered around thanks to uni) around November i want his shock to be enough to go on the diet! and i really want to hear people who i havnt seen in a long time say that i look great, just those thoughts help me so much on sticking to the diet and exercising!

i really should try remember that when im feeling down i think, and so should everyone!

From a size 20 to........

tskellernsmith — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:00:18 GMT

I simply haaaaaad to go shopping on the weekend because I am running out of things to wear, and who really needs much excuse to go shopping.

For the first time since I was 20 years old - I ONLY BOUGHT SIZE 12'S!!! (For the record, I'm 32 now)

5 years ago, when I lost weight with fernwood after my first child, I dropped down to a size 16. With TF, after child 2 - who is now 4, I'm an amazing size 12 (and we will be having no more children).

When I started TF, I was a size 20 and thought I was being optomistic to fit back into my size 16 gear, maybe even size 14 if I worked really hard. I never, in a pink fit, thought I'd be in size 12 only 9 months later.

New, 1 wwek down

km78 — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:36:06 GMT

Hi, I have just finished my first week of and an a bit disheartned at my 1kg loss. I really thought I would have lost more :crying:

Would someone mind giving me some advice please. 2 weeks ago, a normal day......

Breakie - Toasted bacon, cheese & tomato sandwich

Morning tea - Low fat milk & coffee + piece of cake

Lunch - Meat and salad/sandwich

Afternoon tea - Cruskits with butter & vegimite

Dinner - Meat & salad/veg/curry (always potatos/pasta/rice)

Drinking - couple of rums with diet coke & bottle of wine with dinner between hubby and I)

No exercise

Last week -

Breakie - 1 egg scrambled with vegies

Morning tea - shake + fibre & fruit

Lunch - Main meal - meat & veg or salad

Afternoon tea - shake & fruit

Dinner - Salad

No drinking

No exercise

I did the first 4 days with out the egg for breakie and felt terrible and starving until lunchtime, now I feel good all day.

I am going to try and exercise everyday this week and see what happens, but any advice would be appreciated.

Kelly

SW 85kg's

Now 84kg's

GW 60kg's

Day Two and talk about three thirtyitis

beckee — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:54:18 GMT

Hi Everybody,

Thought I would turn to forums for a what to do.....

I am only on day 2 and ready to burst.....I have a headache that is like someone pounding at the side of my head....I have a feeling this is withdrawal from Sugar & Caffiene.

I am stressing what to have for dinner as headache is not making me feel very energetic to cook...Although am thinking of making something simple like a stirfry.

Just feeling alittle low i know it will get better tomorrow or saturday but instead of heading to the cupboard right now when i feel like bingeing thought I would turn to the forums for some inspiration and tell you all how i was feeling and what I was thinking.

Sorry to ramble on probably not making much sense but dont want to be swayed.

Will update you later on how I went.....

Mallyfleas 2 years with TF

mallyflea — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:48:47 GMT

Mallyfleas 2 years on Tony Ferguson

Well, as you all know by now I started my journey on the 1^st. January 2006 weighing in at 97 kilos!
I happened across the forum and may I say it is where I found the most fantastic bunch of people who made me feel welcome, and who encouraged and inspired me to continue to my journeys end which came on the 1^st.July 2006 new weight 66 kilos shedding 31 kilos…by the years end I weighed 61 kilos another 5 kilos shed on Maintenance…
I had, since then stayed pretty well there for 14 months, then I started to stray over to “The Dark Side” and paid the penalty of weight “Gain”! gasp! I hear you say LOL, yes even I can sway every now and again, gained nearly 6 kilos for my sins argh!!!!! Started back on 1 shake a day to get myself back into shape again and my dear friend Froggie challenged me to see who could get to 65 first, it was an unfair advantage on my behalf as I had the least to lose, but I have to say it was a great idea as it motivated so many others to join us and it turned into the best thing we’ve done so far, a lot of people lost weight by giving it that extra push and so many of them reached early goals, mini goals or just felt better for the want of trying, so may I take this opportunity to Hail Froggie as she is one hell of a motivator here on the forum, always coming up with new ideas for more mini challenges to keep the spirits up and the fun a plenty, dieting on the forum is the bestest place I know, glad to have found it and glad to be part of it now and for a long time to come…

From 97 kilos to a now healthy and steady 65-66 kilos

mr slide:http://www.slide.com/r/eHmOrgmu6z_WvB5StiOa5xQ8YrExepbl?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original

Help Me Day two lol.....very confused

loz1981 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:24:34 GMT

Hi im on day two and just wondering if its ok not too eat in between shakes? and if at tea Gravy is ok on meat and vegies? and if too much meat is bad? as im having a little bit more as i dnt feel satisfied and one last thing is after work at 2 or 3 Pm when im getting home from work is it ok too have Strass as i looked and it has like almost no carbs at all but has a big fat count? wasnt sure only a little bit with some grapes if u guys can help me with this especially the whole extra meat thing as thats what im doing atm and dnt wanna wreck it too much thanks Lozxo

Yippeeeee I Did It

Sue Sue — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:46:39 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Thought I would come in to tell everyone my good news. I went to the doctor the other day and I have finally had my Diabetic Medication reduced, in fact I was told that my readings are so low now that I could be classed as a non Diabetic. Thanks to Tony I am getting there. I am glad that I Gave It A Gooooooo.

1 Month - 5 Kgs

Jezyka — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:49:31 GMT

ME
1 MONTH
5 KGS GONE

AND THE DIFFERENCE CAN ALREADY BE SEEN
PLEASE BE INSPIRED BY THIS
I AM ONE WHO COULDNT STAY AWAY FROM CHIPS AND CHOCOLATE... A FAMILY SIZED BLOCK OF CHOCOLATE AND A 300GRM PACK OF CHIPS EVERYDAY! AND 2 - 3 LTRS OF COKE!!

[IMG]http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n351/miszjez/Pasted_Data_bb17.jpg[/IMG]

I AM OVER THE MOON WITH THE RESULT SO FAR
THE REASON THE DATES ARE 2 MONTHS IS BECAUSE I STOPPED EATING JUNK AS SOON AS I LEFT NEWCASTLE FOR QUEENSLAND, SO THAT DATE WAS SIGNIFICANT, I STARTED A NEW LIFE!

motivating sayings

soontobeminnie — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:53:28 GMT

hi, just wandering what peoples motivational quotes / sayings are as i would like to put a big poster on my bedroom door so everytime i leave my room i can read them, and hopefully belive in myself - please help