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Does anyone have funny tummies on this diet????

EMILOU — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:20:12 GMT

my stomach is continually groaning and i find that towards the end of the day i feel nautious. i have been on it since monday. Does this happen to anyone lese? if so how do you fix it?

Moody

Butterflies — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:26:32 GMT

Might be a silly question but has anyone experienced mood swings when dieting in general. I'm wondering whether it is a physical or physcological issue or both lol

Some thoughts would be appreciated.... as it has happened to me in the past and I think this could be part of the problem of me not succeeding...

Thanks

feel fantastic when I take multivitamins

rachy19842000 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:03:42 GMT

Hey everyone, is it just me, or do you all feel absolutely fantastic when you have your multivitamins, Im a busy mum of 3 and alot of the time I forget, But i have noticed, when I do take them, especially for a few days in a row, I feel great !!.. Is it just me? Theres nothing wrong with it.. Just curious.

Is it really that expensive?

Twinriffic — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:21:38 GMT

I hear/read that tf is so expensive and a primary reason that some stop the program.

Have you found it to be expensive?

I know for me it hasn't been. I did expect it to be, but have found i am actually coming in on my weekly food budget or saving!

I'd contribute this to smaller portions and less consumption of food in general - plus I am planning our meals and not overbuying.

Does TF ever have joining promotions??

Shocking — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:04:11 GMT

I'm VERY keen to join TF :)

And was wondering do they ever have joining promotions??

Also what is a rough estimate of the start up cost (fibre and supps etc)?? I think I have to pay the joining fee AND buy the book is that right?

Sorry for all the questions.

I have been following TF's poor cousin ;) and am loving it. Having great weight loss and feeling great. I would really love to join tf and have that support of a consultant to talk with.

Do you have fifo/work away partners or doing your journey secret squirrel or on your own

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:03:05 GMT

I'm sure i am not the only person doing the tf journey with a work away /fifo hubby, im also doing this journey secret squirrel style and not told a sole.

Its a bit hard for fifo/workaway/single families as they dont have the support at home or around them like others do who have those who can keep them on track, so i thought we could have a thread to yak to others in the same boat

My hubby is working shutdowns atm, which mean he can work away from home for any length of time from 6weeks to longer. As this job has gone over i dont expect him home until approx dec

So come out everyone and let us know who you are.

Fibre question

beadlover — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:17:42 GMT

OK ...I'm having a little bit of trouble going to the ... well you know ... and I put psyllium in my shakes everyday, but it just doesn't seem to be working. What else can I do - coz I'm just bloated up and feel horrible.

Sorry for the subject. :)

KDJAMA's progress

kdjama — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:34:35 GMT

Well I've been on TF 4 weeks today and have lost a total of 4kg. THat is my mantra today "4 weeks 4 kgs" because I actually only had a 0.2 loss this week.

Dh has flown out of state for a few days - on Father's day no less!

I saw that another poster had started a blog of sorts and really liked the idea. Feel free to post replies or PM me.

This week I feel like I've 'worked' the program pretty well

Exercise : 30 minute walk and 40 mins netball on Monday, work Tuesday, walked kids to school Wed (maybe 20mins?), Pilates Thursday, work Friday, 45 min walk with dh Saturday, 45 min walk today. Ok that's four days out of seven. At work I do a fair bit of walking, I'd guess at least 40 a day because my department is a good 10 minute walk from the main building and I have to go back and forth several times!

Alcohol: none, nary a drop

Water: this is my bad point. Some days I'm lucky to get a glass in. I'm working on that - trying to keep a 1 litre bottle near my computer at work, and I have a water bottle in my study at home.

Challenges: went for a walk this morning with a friend. She was hungover so she ate a chocolate bar as we walked!!!!! and then had a sausage roll and sauce when we finished, as we were watching soccer. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH the smell of chocolate.

INterestingly I have two friends who seem very down at the moment, and are both unhappy that they are gaining weight. I have found my mood to be pretty UP since being back on TF.

This week's challenge will be to cook and eat good meals with DH out of town, i"m sure my kids would happily eat baked beans on toast every night!

I was making a lunch salad today and I"m feeling a bit bored so I think I need to mix it up a bit with the veges

The First Week....

davidw — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:09:22 GMT

Hi,

I have just started on the program (2 days in) and seem to be having all the "normal" symptoms that I have read about but I just wanted to ask for any advice / tips on how to get through the first week or two (basicly the hard part while your body adjusts to the new diet etc).

Thanks in advance and bring on the new skinny me!:D

Dave

Any one want to shake swap???

will_do_it — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:34:03 GMT

being a chocolate freak before tf i thought i would love the chocolate flavour shakes but i just cant stomach them...

i live in perth wa, but would be willing to post anywhere....

i have 14 chocolate shakes....id be willing to swap for any banana, wild berry, french vanilla...maybe not so much espresso but if thats all uve got ill take it..

also i wouldnt mind trying some of the soups so would be willing to swap them for soups to

just pm me if your interested :)

steph xoxox

Still waiting on my surgery.. was supposed to be within 30 days.. Its been almost a month and a half!!

rachy19842000 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:05:06 GMT

Grr.. I dont know why it is taking so long!!.. Yes im a public patient, because private health insurance is a RIP OFF.. especially with a family of 5. My specialist/surgeon filled out URGENT within 30 days on the admission papers which I dropped of the same day.. That was like 20th September, and im STILL waiting for the letter to say I have a date.. GRR.. what do I do, do I keep waiting, or is there somewhere I can call.. Im getting it done at Nepean hospital by the way.... This is for my kidney stones, my kidney is dilated !

Is anyone planning a child this Christmas period?

mum2 Jemaine — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:08:32 GMT

I already have a 10month old son, who will be 1 at the end of December. My husband and I want to plan for another child when he turns 1, so there should be an age gap of 21 months.

I will probably not get to my goal weight of 70kg before then and I know I cannot be on TF during pregnancy, but how will I eat so I dont put on any unneccessary weight? When I start eating carbs, won't my body just go into sugar overload and pile on the kilos? I'm really worried all this hard work is going to go to waste. Obviously I would never try and lose weight during pregnancy because this could harm my baby. I just don't want to get extra big like I did first round.

Has anyone been in situation and how did you plan things?

Are the soy shakes better for you than the normal ones?

rachy19842000 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:55:11 GMT

Just curious.. Thanks :)

Any one from Perth WA

Not So Slim Kim — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:04:55 GMT

I would love to hear from people about what they have found the hardest? and what they cant go without everyday?

Mallyflea absence update

mallyflea — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:17:50 GMT

Thought I owed you all an update...elderly parental problems are still ongoing but on the backburner, my hubby had a heat attack on the train going to work yesterday, a good Samaritan phoned for an ambulance to meet him when the train pulled in...he was taken straight to hospital and had a stent put into the 100% blockage, he will be in for a few days, and will then return in a months time to have another stent put into the 80% blockage, he was retiring Friday, didn't quite get there lol
He is much better today and slowly improving...he has a bit of work and rest ahead of him but all signs point to a good recovery, his biggest complaint is "more pills" (he had a brain tumour 5 years ago) so if that's all he has got to complain about he is doing fine
XOXO
I will be busy playing Nursie and chauffeur while he goes to his cardio rehab so will be away for sometime...
I want you all to have great success with your Goals, will be watching you all from a distance...
Mally XOXO

Mr Flea is home

mallyflea — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:04:14 GMT

brought him home today with the biggest bag of pills lol
had to give him a great big container to put them all in with a running sheet to help me dish them out right :O)
he is tired but good
Mally

Interim clothes - what do you do?

jljoanne — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:51:11 GMT

I am noticing the difference in my clothes and was wondering how everyone else copes with dressing themselves in the in between without replacing their whole wardrobe ??

I have a stash of nappy pins that I use to put a tuck in the waistband of my trousers, but I am going to have to pull out the sewing machine and put in some permanent tucks, and finally use some of those belts that have been hanging in the wardrobe.

What do you do?

Brisbanites

Twinriffic — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:01:24 GMT

Any one on here from Brisbane?

Do you have IRL catch ups?

I'm a newbie and just checking it all out!

thanks:)

Headache! Ouch!

msdaisy — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:20:30 GMT

Ok so ive been on this program for 3 days now... not very long i know but im struggling with these headaches!

For 2.5 days (and nights!) now ive had massive bad headaches, i can barely keep my eyes open! Ive taken a heap of panadol for it with no relief, and last night took some nurofen plus... didnt help :( I feel like my head is going to explode, and i can hardly sleep cos it hurts so bad and i keep waking every 5 mins!

Im finding the program easier and easier as i go along, but these headaches and lack of sleep are enough to make me quit! Maybe im just being emotional and i dont wanna sound like a sook (LOL) but i cannot stand these headaches for much longer!

Please help me with ideas of how to get rid of them!

Many thanks!

New Soup

Lina79 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:03:30 GMT

Hello all,

Has anyone tried the new soup yet? Pea and ham?? I just got it this morning and cant wait for lunch tomorrow to try it.

My week from hell!

Blubberbegone! — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:04:57 GMT

Hi folks,

Haven't been on here for a wee while as I had to undergo surgery last week to remove a cyst. It was meant to be an overnite stay in hospital but turned into a nightmare week. The surgery went well but I have had complications from Day 2 onwards. I sought advice a couple weeks back as I had just begun my TF journey again and was stoked at getting down to 80.2 kgs. My goal is 75 kgs.

Some thoughtful people told me that my body needed all the right nutrients to recover (including carbs). I took this on the chin and thought righto I can do this and allow myself 2-3 weeks revoery before getting back into the swing of things.....well one week in and Im not so sure.

I wont bore u all with details but I am on a VERY SLOW road to recovery. I had organised 2 weeks off work but now may be looking at 3 or 4 weeks. My poor body has really been through the wringer this past week and I feel completely out of control.

I didnt eat much at all for the first 2 days - then felt well and was ravenous so had food I would normally wouldnt touch. I felt guilty about it but moved on. The hospital food is not the greatest but I did my best to eat what i could and being a diabetic i had to be extra careful. Let's just say it was carb city!:angry:

I had 2 days where I felt so nauseous I could't hold any food down. I am in a more stable condition now but know that I have to be really careful about what I eat. I'm terrified that the carbs are gonna pile the weight back on and I have worked far too hard to let that happen.:crying:

I have promised not to weigh myself for at least another week as my body is still swollen from the surgery and I am menstruating so I wouldnt get a realistic idea anyway. I hate feeling out of control. I know my main worry should be getting better and being mobile etc. I'm more worried about the fact that I cant exercise for at least a month!!!:w00t:

I'm going out of my mind with worry yet I find myself really looking forward to the light custard and low sugar icecream dessert tonite.

Can anyone give me some words of inspiration? I need help!

Lets Quit Smoking together!

revengful_kitty — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:39:39 GMT

Hopefully this can be made a sticky (please?)

Okay. Here's the story. I've quit smoking several times before (3) and it's got to the point we cant afford for me to smoke and do TF. So as of yesterday I have quit again and want this to be the final time! I have started this thread for anyone else who is quiting smoking so we can help each other out! We are fighting two addictions now...food and nicotine. This is going to be a hard journey to do alone so lets support each other.

If anyone wants my mobile number for abit of extra support while we do this, PM me. We can do this!

Insomnia

Tasha_78 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:41:06 GMT

Hi,

I have been on TF for a week and i am suffering from bad insomnia!! :doze: I had to take a valium last night (take them for flying - i hate it) so i could get to sleep. The last two times i was on TF i never suffered from this before.....and i want to know why is it happening??

Is anyone else suffering from it?

From a very tired Tasha with big bags under her eyes :crying:

just letting you all know i have changed my username

roseylee — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:27:00 GMT

Just letting you know I have changed my username from rosey16 to roseylee. As it looked like i was saying i am 16 yrs old in fact i am 35!

xxxx

Taking a break

mallyflea — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:43:15 GMT

I have elderly family issues that are sucking me of all my niceness:hehe:

better I'm not here where my angry hurt vibes might spill over onto the forum I have grown to love:hehe:

TF consultant.....does he/she give you much time?

wannabenormal — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:23:22 GMT

Hi all,

Just wondering what everyone's experiences are when they visit a TF chemist. Do you get much time from your consultant? I find, I just get weighed in, quickly measured, given and charged for the food and then....that's it. No discussing how I am going, if I have any questions or problems.............I must say, I'm rather disappointed.

Gastric Surgery

Deezl — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:03:43 GMT

really wanting to hear if anyone has undergone gastric banding/surgery. I am really seriously considering it - but it is a huge decision, so I would like to hear others stories. I was on TF a few months ago and lost about 14kg, but fell off the wagon and whamo!! 9 kilos have found me again and sadly my willpower has not come back. I need to really make some lifestyle chabges and have consequences for not sticking to them othet than just dipping back into the 'fat clothes' bag....

Went to Ladies Night at the Penrith High Street Store Last Night, and met Robin :)

rachy19842000 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:44 GMT

Hi everyone, I had the privlidge of going to the first Ladies night at the Tony Ferguson on High Street in penrith last night. I had a great time, and tried LOTS of yummy foods, all are in the new summer TF magazine. Even got to try the new Trentham low carb low joules wine, very NICE. We also got to meet Robin !! Amazing story... Such an inspiration.. Really helps me think, Iv lost 30kgs, I can lose this other 30kgs!! and keep it off...

Thankyou for a wonderful night :)

I have a message from MALLYFLEA for you all..PLEASE READ IT :(

maddysmum — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:31:41 GMT

Hi everyone, I have not been on lately as my best friends father passed away and so I have been looking after her..

But today I got a pm from Mally and she asked me to let you guys know something...please read.

[quote]I wont be returning to the forum
Roger had a heart attack on the train going to work this morning, good samaratin rang for an ambulance to meet him at melbourne, was rushed to hospital and underwent emergency surgery, he had a 100% blockage and still has an 80% blockage which they will operate on in a months time when the heart has time to rest from todays surgery, he is looking good and in good spirits
my time will be taken up being nursie now
can you let people know for me
HUGS
Mally
[/quote]

I WILL MISS MALLY SO MUCH! She has been a wonderful help to all of us and it is so sad that her hubby had this tragedy happen to him. I wish him well and a fast recovery. She asked me to tell you all as she did not get around to messaging on here :crying:

What to think when someone you had a one night stand with years ago wants to add you on facebook?

rachy19842000 — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:45:50 GMT

Hey ladies, I had a well a 2 night stand with this guy a few years ago, the first before I met my husband, and the other after I met him.. We hated each other except when we were "together".. all of a sudden out of the blue, 4 years after we last ""... he wants to add me on facebook.. What do you think hes looking for? Do you think he wants to be friends or what, we both have kids now, and last I heard he hed gotten married too, but wasnt in a happy relationship, and that was 2 years ago.. So what should I do.. should I accept him or not?

Sorry this is so immature, but our last "encounter" was just after I found out I was pregnant with my first child, and I had been going out with Nathan for 6 weeks.. So yeah..

Spearole Tea can help you to lose weight...

Deadly.Dav0 — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:36:29 GMT

An interesting article appeared in the Courier Mail and the Daily Mail...

"Three cups of green tea a day could keep obesity at bay. Research shows the tea helps the pounds melt away, even while still eating junk food. Spearole Tea, a blend of green tea, spearmint, grape seed and olive leaf, also cuts blood pressure and makes it easier for the body to process sugar, a medical conference will hear tomorrow."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1087134/How-cups-green-tea-day-help-lose-weight--eating-junk-food.html

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Articles will soon be featured on prime time TV!

For more info, have a look at a supplier here:
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Hi

Butterflies — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:15:53 GMT

:) I have just started the program again.

My life has changed alot (for the better) and I feel like I'm ready now...

I love reading the posts as they keep me motivated and everyone sounds so supportive.

Here's hoping for a great first week back...

Terrible choclate and sugar craving.

dolores — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:41:04 GMT

Hi everybody, I am on TF since the 26th of June, it has worked wonders as I lots 17,5 kgs !
But lately I have had terrible cravings for sugar and chocolate, I managed to stay off bad things, but I don't know for how long as I am really finding it hard right now....
I have tried keeping myself very buisy, going for a walk whenever I felt the urge of something sugary, drinking water etc etc but as soon as I am back home or not totally buisy the craving comes back !!!!
Somedy has any advice for me ? Dunno what to do in order not to touch and eat any of those Mars bar in the cupboard ...

My totally awesome day yesterday :)

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:03:16 GMT

Good Morning everyone

What a fantastic day i had yesterday, as my hubby snuck home on on friday with a surprise visit, he went out for a couple of hours friday arvo - i thought he was catching up with mates - how wrong was i!!

My wonderful hubby arranged for me to have a day of pampering. He told me that he 'won' a voucher at the hairdressers off the radio, but i had to be there at 8.30am. He took the kids all day, and sent me to the hairdressers and got there on time and when i got there, there were 4 people waiting for me. They asked me what i wanted (well i didnt know) so i said perform magic :) Well, They cut and coloured and foiled and waxed, and the whole time the mirror was covered over.

Well, at 1pm they uncovered the mirror and boy oh boy they did perform some magic -- i love the new look they gave me, my grey bits were all gone (and so was the length). Hubby asked me how i felt, and i said i love it, i feel like me again (what a daft thing to say huh)

After they finished their magic, i went to my tf pharmacy and the consultant even complimented me :) and when i came home, all hubby could say was wow, that looks alright (for a mm that means ohhlala!!) and a friend came over last night, and he said what have you done (he hasnt seen me since before i started on the tf journey)

He said have you dyed your hair, i said huh, lol, and kept him wondering. Later on i came out wearing a pair of trackpants and tshirt, and our friend was saying, you have done something i cant quite pick it but geez you look hot lol -- he still hasnt worked it out lol, ohh well

I have the best hubby in the world :) (and the best hairdresser also) It was just what i needed.

ohh and before you ask, yes he has brothers but they are in the uk :)

Photo Session Advice

jljoanne — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:17:44 GMT

Hi all,

I need some advice. I have been given a opportunity to participate in a photographic session (like they advertise on TV) with barely any costs for me.

My problem is that I don't know if i should do it or not. I am more comfortable behind the camera.

For years growing up my grandmother would always take 'surprise' photos of you just as you took a bite or had your mouth full, and then when the film came back would show them around the whole family - needless to say that just contributes to why I don't like having my photo taken.

I also don't like how I look in photos because I don't look like I feel, not saying I feel like Cindy Crawford, but I don't feel like the overweight frump in the photo (or at least I didn't when I was getting dressed) :ermm:

Also, the offer has a time limit, so if I get the photos done now, at my current weight, what is going to be the point when I continue to lose weight?

Maybe I think about things too much, I have been told I spend too much time in my head, but I, if I do the photo's, would be the sole focus 'cos there is no other half, no kids (or even a dog and cats don't travel all that well).

Has anyone else done one of these?

How did it all go down?

Were you satisfied with the results?

Any other advice?

Water Intake

Tasha_78 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:28:01 GMT

Hi,

I was just wondering how you manage to drink your 2Ltrs of water a day? I am struggling to drink that amount, it's weird, i don't feel like drinking water during the day and forget to as well (flat out busy working) but i do find i tend to drink more water at night (end up peeing 3-4 time a night too). Any help and tips would be great :)

Tasha

When You Thinks Its All Too Hard.....

Jenderella — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:05:19 GMT

With a tear in my eye and hope in my heart, i thought this was absolutely amazing. Inspiration like i've never seen.

The message is quite clear. You fall down......you get back up and do it all again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fxiWx0etvs

joining Tony Ferguson

pipper18 — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:18:02 GMT

Hi
I am considering starting Tony Ferguson programe
And could someone tell me how much the start up pack is
And i live in Bowen so how can you buy it please
Many thanks :)

secret weapon

jenniwren (formerly Freyles) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:12:13 GMT

my secret weapon is sugarfree hard lollies, weight watchers jelly tubs, tony prepared meal sachets and lotsa water

What's your secret weapon?

Jenny_fer — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:02:06 GMT

Hi Everyone

We all know that Belladonna's secret weapon is her Tic Tacs right? :D

I was just wondering if people would like to share what their secret weapons are?