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where to eat in Sydney CBD?

beachbum — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:05:44 GMT

Hi there fellow TFers
I am going to the city tomorrow in Sydney and was wondering if there was any cafe's or restaurants that is TF friendly? i had an oops earlier today and don't want to have a repeated performance in 2 days lol

Beach:hehe:

Nandos 1/4 Chicken

ironmann — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:13:14 GMT

Hi Guys,

I found out that a Nandos 1/4 (skinless) grilled quarter chicken has apparently less calories than a TF shake. Around 800-810 Kj (192 calories).

26gm Protein

1gm Carb

3.7gm Saturated Fat

So couple of times a week it shouldn't be that bad to have it with your cup of vegies.

chinese PLEASE HELP

sallyk — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:52:07 GMT

Tomorrow is my mums b day and as usual we are all going to the local chinese

i dont know what to have??

can anyone help me

sal

What Can I Snack on??!!!

Cazwa — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:37 GMT

Hi All, First time on here. I have been on TF for 2 weeks now and going well. It is 10.36am, I am at work where there are no TF friendly snacks but i am quite peckish due to doing heaps of work at the gym. Can someone suggest something that i could go out to snack on?? Other than fruit, i would really like something different (or is there not really any other options)

RE: Coleslaw - pre-made

Nikki40 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:09:09 GMT

Hi there
Have only just started and wanted to know if its okay to eat coleslaw and if there is a pre-made one that anyone knows of that is okay to eat

Cheers
Nic

Kebabs...

Miss Kim — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:06:27 GMT

Hi all
I was just wondering how kebabs were if I just got the meat & salads in a container not in the wrap? Is the meat too fatty & does Tabouli & hummus have too many carbs??
Thanks

Nepean Rowing Club - Please support them if you can

Vic — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 09:17:40 GMT

I just want to let you all know that NEPEAN ROWING CLUB (Penrith NSW) has TF approved meals permanently on their menu & are available for lunch & dinner 7 days a week!!!

Unfortuately the X-mas in July celebrations there were cancelled due to lack of numbers but they will be planning another function, so, lets support this business that is supporting us!!

I spoke with the lady there & there is no problem catering for those of us who are 40BMI & over, just let them know.

Vicki

Learning to eat out

missch — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:58:38 GMT

Aargh! I have two social things involving food today - lunch AND dinner.

Just met a friend for lunch and we went to a cafe. It was all sandwiches and pies, so I thought I was being quite clever asking them to make me a salad with veggies and the sliced chicken breast from the sandwich bar. They were very accomodating, but when it arrived I think they'd drizzled it all with the liquid from the pickled veggies. It was sooo oily. Tasted pretty good, but I was stressing about all that fat.

Now I have to face a restaurant meal tonight for my dad's girlfriend's birthday. I downloaded the menu, and will order grilled fish and a salad, but I'm dreading asking for 'dressing on the side'. I know my family will give me heaps...

I guess I have to learn to deal with it though if I want to be thin.

Canberra - places to go and places to avoid

LizzyLou — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:57:46 GMT

Hey everyone, if there are any canberrans or visitors who can add to this, please do. It might help someone visiting or starting the program.

Belucci's Woden - AVOID! Italian food is very rich and carb-loaded, and the only thing on their menu that looks TF-friendly is in fact creamy.

APK - AVOID!! Duh, Australian Pizza Kitchen, they have nothing.

Babar's Civic - One or two dishes there only, scotch fillet w/ veg instead of mash. But they're happy to help.

Oriental Kitchen Civic - Apart from being the BEST asian food I have ever found in Canberra, they have a few dishes that are quite ok. I had the beef black pepper hot pot recently which may have been a little heavy on the thickening agent and salt, but pretty friendly for an out-dish. Also they do greens in oyster sauce and steamed greens. No entrees though!!

Is Curried Prawns ok?

Kimmie4 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:54:15 GMT

I was thinking they were. But now I am not too sure! I just ate them. Help
Kim

Cairns

JM — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:25:45 GMT

We are going to Cairns on Tuesday for a few days. We're taking enough shakes for breakfast only, because we expect to be round and about during the days and evening and I have decided that sticking totally to the plan is too difficult if you don't have access to a kitchen. We would like to eat as far as possible reasonably healthy "maintenance-type" meals. Anyone have any suggestions for good places to eat? We are staying in Lake St near Aplin St which seems to be fairly central. We're planning to do a bit of walking and sightseeing which will hopefully make up for any minor dietary lapses.

Italian?

robyc — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:23:35 GMT

Does anyone know what food is best at a italian restaurant. Everyhings is bread, pasta or pizza and they're a big no no. Im clueless.

SUBWAY

slim sim — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:06:50 GMT

Hi all, I am sure this has been discussed here before, but, the wraps that are used by subway are so called, carb concious. Are we allowed to have them? I hope so as they are yummo!:)

Searching for a place to eat

Kimmie4 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:04:05 GMT

Just sharing a website that may help fellow Tony Ferguson members to find a place to book at or get food from online.

[url=http://www.easyfinedining.com][/url]

If you click on the find restaurants link it will take you to a place to view and find restaurants all over Australia.
It can help you prepare for going out etc. Preparing to eat out might be the first step.

Kim

Oporto's?

ay0 — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:34:26 GMT

Does this look alright to you guys?

1/4 chicken without skin (140 grams):1.8 grams carbs, 8.3 grams fat, 221 calories

4-strip pack (160 grams): 1.2 grams carbs, 11.2 grams fat, 250 calories

Cairns?

JM — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:32:28 GMT

We are going to Cairns next month for a few days. I'm unsure whether or not to stick to the total plan, but regardless, I'd prefer to eat at least TF-friendly meals at least most of the time. Does anyone have any recommendations? We are staying in central Cairns, and I'm not sure if we will have a car or just catch a cab to and from the airport and walk around town.

TIA for your help

Going out for lunch AND dinner - HELP!!

Chuppy — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:12:07 GMT

Hi everyone,

On Saturday I have a lunch AND dinner out :ermm: and am at a loss of what to eat!!

This is my second round of TF - the first time I was a few kilos off my goal weight, fell pregnant, and so stopped. Now, I am ready to lose that remaining weight, and the excess baby weight!! Two weeks in, and things are going pretty well, but now I face the tough eating out twice in one day!

Since round one, I seem to have stored that pink book in a very safe place and can't find it. I remember it had a great section on what to eat when you were going out. I also remember reading somewhere what to eat if your shakes hadn't been delivered yet (?online or in the book)

What should I do? I was thinking of having a shake in morning, and my normal fruit quota. Lunch is at Balsamic Restaurant at Eastland, Ringood. I had a look at their webiste and they have salads on offer, so I was thinking one of those (maybe the Tandoori salad or the smoked salmon stack). Dinner is at Sofia's in Camberwell - I know I could chose a tomato based pasta or vegetarian pizza, but I really want to avoid carbs if possible. Has anyone been to Sofia's? What options would I have? The only times I have been I ordered pizza or pasta!! Assuming they have some sort of fish or steak, and I chose that, based on everything else I would be eating during the day, am I getting the nutrients etc that I need?

I am praying for strong will power to NOT order the choc mint gelati!

Thanks for your help :)

In-Laws to be and potatoes

Cazwa — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:18:27 GMT

Hi All,

Heading over to the In-laws to be this evening for dinner and there will be potatoes on the menu.

I have been tracking really well, goal of a 10kg loss, have lost 6.2 already and its only been 4 weeks and to top it off have been exercising 4-5 times per week.

Can someone please tell me if it would be ok to have a small amount of potato without corrupting the diet???

Tamworth NSW

Wooby — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:29:58 GMT

Hi TFer's

If you ever find yourself in Tamworth NSW, there's a wonderful little coffee shop called Kaycees, which is found in Tamworth Shoppingworld food court.

They have a TF menu cooked out of the cookbooks. Never have to worry what to have for lunch from there.

Enjoy, I know that I do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wendy

Food from the 7/11

sissaly — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:32:29 GMT

I go to a lot of gigs where the doors open at 8pm and there are no pass outs until the show finishes at 11pm or 12am. Of course you aren't allowed food in the venue, but I used to just duck into the closest 7/11 and buy a chocolate bar which I could sneak in in the bottom of my bag. But what other TF friendly foods are there that I can get from a 7/11? Last time I went I searched for about 10minutes before I settled on a packet of almonds....

The same dilemma goes for when I'm out with friends late at night and want to get something to nibble on...

Out for lunch

***DJ*** — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:45:09 GMT

Hi There

I'm still in my first week and so far have been able to just eat at home but this week I have to go out and will be out all day. So glad I found this forum! I know what i'm having for lunch on Friday! Sumo Salad! Thai Beef salad looks great (without the noodles) and the spicy prawn salad. I was quite stressed about going out and being out at lunch time. Don't want to cheat on my first week!

So thank you all for all of these past topics and posts.

help club croc resort

yummy mummy on the way — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:34:04 GMT

week 2 and having a girls weekend away. what do i do for food should i not worry about lunch and dinner shake and eat food with no carbs in it or do i take and see how i go its buffet breakfast

Thai Curries

dil — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:26:41 GMT

Are Thai curries with coconut milk in a no no when you go out or are there just better options? Is it something that would throw me out of ketosis?

PLEASE I'm really confused & paranoid about eating out, and it's happening a lot at the moment & out of my control...

Is Chow Mein Ok

loz1981 — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:18:39 GMT

HI was just wondering if chow mein is ok its got mainly cabbage in it and mince and soy sauce and the other allowed vegies like broccoli and cauliflower just wondering about the cabbage as wasnt sure and im at my mums and there having it for tea please help ???????

HELP - Mexican restaurant

Juzzy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:56:01 GMT

Hi, I've only just started back on TF and I forgot about this dinner I had planned. All the meals at Nachos have corn chips, enchiladas, fajitas etc? I really don't want to order another salad!

Would the sauce on the bbq wings or ribs be too bad if I don't eat my 2 fruits that day?

I can order guacamole instead of the sour cream they provide?

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Went out for Chinese...

robyc — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:36:54 GMT

Well i went out for chinese and was trying to do my very best not to poil my diet. I ordered szcehuan chicken and stiry fried chinese vegetable. i probably had a bit more then my protein serve and the vegetables just tasted like oil. Do you think its going to spoil my weight loss? I'm meant to be weighing in tomorrow and dont know whether to put it off for a couple of days..... What do you think?

Darling Harbour

LizzyLou — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:29:03 GMT

This weekend I found myself in Sydney for dinner and went to the harbour. I decided I wanted salmon so I found this place, Blue Fish, right on the water.

On the menu: Organic Grilled Salmon with cauliflower puree and asparagus and tomato salsa.

Also for Entree: Sizzling garlic prawns or salt and pepper squid, both not fried and gluten free!

Thank goodness for this place!

Also, next door to Blue Fish is the Waterfront. Be careful of their Vegetable salad, all the veggies are from jars in olive oil, not fresh. Very very oily!!

List of Take out Dressings Carbs and Cals

robyc — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:58:16 GMT

Hi, ive just made this up for myself when im about and about and hungry. Its a list of the food outlets Dressings that are the best when im after my lunch salad. I probably wouldnt have anything over 50 cals. Want to have the rest for dinner. Hope this helps someone else.

Carbs Cal

Subway

Mayonnaise 0.6 44

Ranch 0.4 61

McDonalds

Chilli and Lime 5.4 23

Italian 3.1 13

Sumo Salad

Seeded Mustard 1.2 16

Tzatziki 2.2 35

Coconut Satay 3.7 50

Creamy French 1.5 65

Lemon and Dill 2.0 70

Light lemon Mayo 2.0 70

Lemon Parsely 1.5 71

Sweet Tom Chilli 1.0 75

Indian Spiced yoghurt 4.5 75

Pesto 4.2 88

Newcastle TF Friendly eateries

fmh77 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:17:23 GMT

Hi there,

I'm travelling to Newcastle for work on and off for the next few months. I'm trying to stay in self contained accommodation but that is not always going to happen. I was wondering if anyone knows any TF friendly places to eat. Next week will be my third week on TF and I don't want to blow it!!

Fiona

Excellent Site

bec01 — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:28:42 GMT

Hi all i was a little bit naughty today as i worked and didnt get a break to have a shake or some fruit.... so when i finished i was that hungry i slipped into red rooster and got 2 chicken strips...which is bad I know!!! but anyway I was feeling really gulity n i wanted to know the nutritional info so i did a search and came across this site...

http://www.food.com.au/category.php?category_id=20

It is awesome...covers just about everything!

Thai

VanessaJ — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:59:28 GMT

Hi!! i haven't been on here in months!!!! and have just started back on tf in the lead up to my wedding!!

i need a warm lunch today (i will be having my second shake for dinner) cos its so cold.

i just don't have many options around here. so i was thinking of pad thai?? i this ok or will it throw me right out of ketosis??

Subway

Motivated Mum — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:06:46 GMT

http://world.subway.com/Countries/NutritionFiles/AUS%209.2005.pdf

This is a link for the Nutritional info of Subway.

The salad dressings to have would be Mayo or Ranch, although only a little due to fat content.

Hope this helps some people.

Remember salad only, no subs or wraps.

indian restaurant

angellena — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:45:16 GMT

I am going out saturday night to an indian restaurant (we love our curries)but i am feeling afraid that i might put back on all the weight i have worked so hard to lose,any ideas,i do know to stay away from the rice and potatoes ( the temptation may be hard though)that is why i have not been going out at all:w00t:

Thanks angellena:hehe:

Breakfast Creek Brisbane

ready to roll — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:36:19 GMT

Has any one eaten at Breakfast Creek Hotel since being on TF. I have never been , but my hubby has and we have always wanted to go. If anyone has been can you tell me what the menu is like, as I don't want to disappoint hubby by not going. He wont go alone of course.

Sumo Salad

Oo.Barbie.Princess.oO — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:59:54 GMT

Just curious if we are allowed it as a treat cus i love pumpkin. Of coursei wouldn't have the feta and i would chose a different dressing

Pumpkin and Pinenut Salad
Ingredients: Pumpkin, Feta, Cucumber, Walnuts, Pine nuts, Mixed leaf Lettuce
Dressing - Creamy French Dressing
Serving size: 258g Small serving: 200g	Regular Serving	Small Serving	Per 100g serve
Energy	990kj	785kj	384kj
Protein	9.4g	8.3g	3.6g
Fat, total	19.7g	15.5g	7.6g
- Saturated	5.4g	5.1g	2.1g
Carbohydrate	3.9g	2.8g	1.5g
- Sugar	3.7g	2.7g	1.4g
Sodium	350mg	345mg	136mg

What do I do when I eat out for lunch?

Megs71 — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:51:17 GMT

Ok, so the other day we unexpectedly went out for lunch.

So I had my shake for brekkie, fruit for m/t and then we went out & about and had lunch out somewhere.

I had a TF friendly salad with chicken :-) but then I didn't know what to do for dinner. I ended up having just a serve of veggies, but should I have had my shake that I was supposed to have at lunch time. I would have thought cos the shake has carbs in it and we're avoiding eating carbs in the evening that the shake would have been a bad thing.

What is the norm in this instance?

Gold Coast

JessJess — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:51:57 GMT

Juts letting you guys know there is a restaurant in Coolangatta called 'Olio' it has a TF menu..

Old England Hotel, Heidelberg Vic

Jordi — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:31:48 GMT

Im going to a work lunch tomorrow, Monday 28th July, and Im worried about what to order. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Old England Hotel, Heidelberg Vic

Jordi — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:36:59 GMT

I am going to a work lunch tomorrow, Monday 28th July, and I am not sure what to order. If any one has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated. Thanx

Subway for dinner

Cokerpops — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:32:43 GMT

Hi all,

My boyfriend is bringing home Subway for dinner tonight as i am getting my taxt done (Fun). What am I alloud to have as far as the Salad bowls go? Can I have the rost chicken:w00t:? Do I still have to have my 3 cups of veggies as well as the salad?

Your help would be great!

Cokerpops...:)