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Teenage Tony Ferguson Members :)

racheebabee — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:09:33 GMT

Hi all,

I just signed up to TF today and im so excited about starting tomorrow!

It would be great if you guys could let me know how your TF is going as a teenager! Photos would be awesome!!

Tropical Mango shake

Milky34 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:18:07 GMT

what does everyone think of this shake?? i brought one to try tomoz they said its only out for summer so limitd time only id hate to fall in love with it and then they retract it ;)

I made it through the 1st week...

Purky — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:23:08 GMT

And i am very happy to say that i haven't cheated yet! :D

In general my biggest issue when i try to do anything like this is that i have the mentality that 1 little (insert weakness here) wont hurt. So so far this week i have been tempted with hot chips, which were a regular appearance on my lunch list, tim tams, my all time favourite biscuit and my son shoving whatever he happens to be eating in my face offering me his food. And i have turned all down.

I am blessed to have such a supporting man, he has been great so far, he has even had some of my meals with me, which is fantastic! My workmates on the other hand... i am getting alot of negativity from them, even the 1 girl who is supposed to be doing this with me.. they are all trying to get me to eat things i cant, and more importantly, dont want to!

So to date i have lost 2kgs, this is according to my scales at home, i have first official weigh in tomorrow and im a little nervous about that, but im sure it will be fine.

The only thing i am still having trouble with at this stage is the fibre, i really can not keep it down. Is there any alternative to adding it to the shakes?

Also can anyone tell me.. am i able to take the flavours back i dont like? I got a couple that i thought would be nice, but i just dont like them. Or do i have to stick with what i chose in the beginning? I still have a whole weeks worth to go and im running low on the flavours i do like.

stating the obvious -- ITS BL***DY HOT!!

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:23:27 GMT

Grrr, i dont like it cold, and i dont like it hot, but i have been inside since 9am this morning and this heat is not going away any time soon its 39 degrees outside !!!- i dont know if the new installation is doing its job but ohhh boy - the toddlers and i have nearly eatten a bag of ice already today lol

Whats everyone else doing to keep cool???

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

Is the roast pumpkin soup supposed to have lumps??

rachy19842000 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:50:53 GMT

Cause mine does, and they dont look nice, orange lumps.. Oh boy this soup stinks.. am really scared to try it..

Does the dog breathe ever go away???

Shocking — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:42:36 GMT

So does the dog breathe ever go away?? It says in the book it's a temporary thing, but I feel like it's not going anywhere.

Please be honest- does it go away?

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.

Fast Food

CindyRell — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:41:47 GMT

I'm still getting around to writing up my list of weight loss goals.. I know one of them has to be a massage.

I'm on day three and i'm loving the program so far... lol, lasting three days on a diet has to be a new record for me.

But anyway, I just thought up a great idea. I get HUGE fast food cravings. All the time, I usually eat cheeseburgers from maccas 4 days a week.. (not now because i'm not allowed)... but I tend to eat fast food and just ignore how bad it is for me, so i've printed out a list of nutritional information that I got off the websites of mcdonalds/hungry jacks/kfc etc and put it in a display folder and put it in my car. So now when i'm out and about during the day and craving that fast food I can just look at the nutritional table and it'll bring home how bad this is for my heath.

I dont know why I hadnt thought of this before ;)

What should I do if family is not supporting the diet ?

Babykitty — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:37:00 GMT

I am having a very hard time in doing my TF diet..I am working so hard to stick with it while I have to prepare meals for my partner. He is slim build and so he always had dessert, chocolate, ice-cream etc when he is at home.. U know, it made me feel very depress when u see someone eating those things in front of u everyday. *I did try to walk away when he eats and then he said I made him feel bad of eating those things @_@*

Anyone had the same problem ? How to solve it ? Or any advise can give me ??

Finally, the scales moved!!!

jbabs — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:14:22 GMT

Finally! I hesitated before getting on the scales because for 3 weeks now my scales have not budged. I was so disheartened that i had a naughty food/alcohol weekend. My clothes were not as tight but still needed those numbers to move!!! Has anybody else experienced that? I have done TF before and had instant results. Anyway, for the last 3 weeks i have weighed 68kilos and today i weigh 66. yay. onwards and upwards........

Because i wasnt getting results, I started resenting that midday shake so i tried the snack bar. I have had that for 3 days at lunch.It had been 4 days since my last weigh. I wonder if it was the change in food routine that shook it up! The bars have slighty more energy but less carbs....who knows?

Water retain ?

Babykitty — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:15:31 GMT

Sorry, a stupid question.... Is that our body seems to retain more water during period ? will this happen before or during period ? Since my weight seems to be the same a week before my period and weight a bit heavier during period.. is this normal ?

Got a coffee date, what to drink?

2009jessica — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:32:31 GMT

Hi Guys

I have a coffee date with a few friends at a coffee shop, and other than diet coke or water, what are the best options to drink that will not stuff up my TF weight loss program? Im not a coffee or tea drinker really anyway, normally I go for a big hot choc which im assuming is a bad choice, would a black tea with fake sugar be the best?

Plaxo

mallyflea — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:03:01 GMT

please ignore any email from Plaxo......it isn't from me :D

Icecream!

CindyRell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:01:39 GMT

Hi

Man this diet is hard yakka. When I first signed up she said 'protein the size of your hand' and I looked at my hand and thought 'WOW, my hand is HUGE'... and now I look at my hand and think 'damn you tiny hand!'.

Quick question, does anyone know if we're allowed to eat skinny cow ice cream?

Or if not, whats the brand of the sugarfree icecream?

how do i get a weight ticker?

monkey84 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:20:08 GMT

Hello,

I have seen a lot of you with the weight ticker counting thingys :D on your profile's and I would really like one on my account.

Can someone pls explain how I do this.

Thanx heaps :hehe:

lathargic

kimmy3820 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:05:00 GMT

been on tf for a full 7 weeks.. has been great. One thing i cant get used to is feeling really yuck all the time.. i have alot of headaches and dry mouths, but i have had several accasions where all my body wants to do is sleep..I often feel like this about 3 days before ttotm..given thats its not and i felt like this heaps since been on tf..does anybody else feel like this? is it normal?? then theres the hypers i have completely the opposite clean exercise cant sit down..be nice if it averaged out

Resisting Temptations?

BigSteve — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:50:10 GMT

Just thought I'd make a thread for people to tell the tales of when they were able to resist a temptation.

Maybe it will help people feel more like they've accomplished something!

My recent battle was when I was driving home a few days ago and had decided to go past hungry jacks for a breakfast wrap, I convinced myself that a wrap isn't that unhealthful. I was on the road to Hungry hacks and somehow convinced myself not to. Even after being able to imagine the taste of it and my mouth watering (was very hungry at the time) I somehow turned away..

:-)

Do you have an Outfit in Mind 4 when you are at Goal

MaShelly — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:38:01 GMT

I think this dress is so pretty with a little more bling and not as formal ..I'd love to wear something along these lines--I have no idea where i'd wear it too, but i am dreaming of the future me:) so show us your goal outfit or tell us about it.

Durromine

Sleeping Beauty — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:04:15 GMT

I was just wondering if there is anyone out there that is on Durroimine while on programme.

I went to Doctors yesterday as i havent been that great lately and she suggested to give it a go. I didn't take prescription as i wanted to think about it first, but i am able to get if i change my mind.

Just wanting to know if anyone has taken and if they have helped, also were you able to maintain weightloss once of them?

Im st my heaviest ive been in my life and she thought these would help.

Date	Week	Weight	Loss/Gain	Total Loss
24/10/08	0	91.7	START	N/A
30/10/08	1
6/11/08	2
13/11/08	3
20/11/08	4
27/11/08	5
4/12/08	6

How to stay regular? (other than TF Fibre)

2009jessica — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:12:11 GMT

Hi Guys,

Do you know of any other TF approved fibre powder I can use (other than the TF Fibre powder I already have), i thought maybe there was a powder we could use and mix with water or something, like Medimucil i suppose, but is TF approved?

Im finding the TF fibre is not helping me to stay regular.

Thanks in advance!

Tic Tacs

cheekymonkey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:03:32 GMT

Hello,

I am new to the program about a month in and was wondering if you could eat Tic Tacs?

If you can is there a particular flavour? (As there are so many different ones around these days)

Thanks

Healthy Weight Week January 2010

maeveymoo — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:18:58 GMT

Hey Guys

Thought you might like to know about this new thing called the Healthy Weight Week! Starts at the end of January 2010, there are a few good resources on the site, and might give you some further inspiration to get healthier!

http://www.healthyweightweek.com.au/index.asp?pageID=2145857395

Curves Gym - what do you think ?

Suzikatz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:11:46 GMT

hey all, ive been going to my gym at Moorabin (VIC ) and it is a tafe one and it has loads for younger people and really lots of testosterone and I dont get to talk to anyone thats around my age / 40 / so I thought maybe I would join curves iin Jan 10, as it would mean only a lil bit more in $$$$.

What do others think of Curves and is it value for money and do they want to sign you up straight away when you go check them out etc.

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....

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:)

TF Geelong

bajolley — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:21:06 GMT

Hi folks.

I have been struggling to keep on the wagon of late and now that the Terry White Chemist has closed down its going to be even harder.

Does anybody know what happened at the Geelong store and i can't help feel that i've been hung out to dry. The affordability disappears when you have to pay postage costs.

Just my thoughts.

Cheers
Brad.

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!

Any1 from Perth on here

MrsWhite — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:28:03 GMT

hi ya all

just wondering if any1 on the forum is from perth?

i'm from forrestfield and go to terry white chemist in belmont forum for my TF weigh in :)

Light philly

roseylee — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:29:58 GMT

just wondering who likes these? I think they are great and at times when im sick of shakes for brekky ill have one instead Or if im on the go early i can eat it in the car...they have been a lifesaver for me.
Just wish they would bring some new flavours out!! :D

thanks
Rosey

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?

I'm craving sugar

2009jessica — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:31:23 GMT

Hi All

I have only just started TF today, and have had my shakes and vegies as outlined, but im starting to crave sugar already. Apart from the chromium tablets (to stop sugar cravings), what foods could I eat that you might think would satisfy my cravings?

Date Rape Drug - pls read if you have teens or nearly teens

Suzikatz — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:05:44 GMT

Pls pass this info onto to others.

my daughters friend was attacked 2 wks ago now and i want others to be aware of what can happen, apparantly a guy gave her a beer and she drunk it and a few hrs later they found her in the bushes totally passed out, she has been checked by drs, but dosent remember a thing. It could have been my daughter, but she was with her ex-boyfriend at the time.

Ok have you heard the latest about the date rape drug. ........rohypnol:w00t: not a good thing, apparantly when someones offers you a beer -more so a beer - pls decline, as they put it in your drink, mainly beer, as there is no taste to the drug. Within 1/2 hr youre afffected and can last up to 2-8 hrs. The after effects are pretty bad, no memory at all of what happened, vomiting, dhirrohea, headache, nightsweats, decreased blood pressure, memory impairment, drowsiness, visual disturbances, dizziness, confusion, gastrointestinal disturbances and urinary retention.

Is Rohypnol addictive?
and you can actually become addicted to it. People or friends come up to you and say its "liquid ecstasy," "somatomax," "scoop," "grievous bodily harm." rophies, roofies, R2, roofenol, Roche, roachies, la rocha, rope, rib, circles, Mexican valium, roach-2, roopies, and ropies.or some other name. It will look like a panadol or some sort of headache tablet.

It is approximately ten times more potent. It is used also as an illicit drug, often in combination with other drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, and alcohol. Rohypnol tablets are white, scored on one side, with the word "ROCHE" and an encircled one or two on the other. They are sold in pre-sealed bubble packs of one or two mg doses. Rohypnol can often be dissolved in a drink, and undetectable.

Rohypnol use has been reported on every inhabited continent. It is often used in conjunction with other drugs. It is usually ingested orally, but can be snorted. Teens are using it at alarming rates and the cases of rapes will become increased, and also gang rapes, when a young girl is out to it, young men are pressured into committing a sex act by their friends and they will all go along and rape the girl. More so some of the young Arabian men, when they have no respect for women in general.

The most common pattern of use is by teenagers and young adults as an alcohol extender in an attempt to create a dramatic "high" most often in combination with beer, or as a drug to incapacitate a victim before a sexual assault.

Rohypnol is a cheap drug, sold at less than $5.00 per tablet. ( remember the other names it goes by ) some misconceptions may explain the drug's popularity with young people: 1) many believe that the drug is unadulterated because it comes in pre-sealed bubble packs -- and therefore tamper-proof and safe; 2) many mistakenly think its use cannot be detected by urinalysis testing. Some dont come in sealed packs at all.

Rohypnol intoxication is generally associated with impaired judgment and impaired motor skills and can make a victim unable to resist a sexual attack. The victim will become like rag doll and then totally pass out. The combination of alcohol (beer ) and Rohypnol is also particularly hazardous because together, their effects on memory and judgment are greater than the effects resulting from either taken alone. Losing your social inhibitions is another widely reported effect of Rohypnol, when taken alone or in combination with alcohol.
Seizures may occur up to a week after the end use of this drug.

Rohypnol has been associated with date rape, and has also been called the "Forget Pill," "Trip-and-Fall," and "Mind-Erasers." In combination with alcohol, it can induce a blackout with memory loss and a decrease in resistance. Girls and women around the country have reported being raped after being involuntarily sedated with Rohypnol, which was often slipped into their drink by an attacker. Such victims have no memories of what happened while under the drug's influence.

Be wary about accepting drinks from anyone you don't know well or long enough to trust. · If you are accepting a drink, make sure it's from an unopened container and that you open it yourself.

Don't put your drink down and leave it unattended, even to go to the restroom.
Notify other females you know about the effects of this dangerous drug.
If you think that you have been a victim, notify the authorities immediately.
Tell security if you think there might be a problem and also tell a friend thats with you, another good thing is have 1 freind stay sober as a lookout each time you go out for drinks.

Healthy Rewards!??

rachy19842000 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:25:25 GMT

Hey, I just want to know.. what was the point of the healthy rewards weighins?? They told me when I finished my card a few weeks ago, just to throw it out.. What about the second draw.. Was that all a ploy to get us to buy more shakes, cause my consultant tols me they dont do anything with the cards.. Does anyone else know?? Cause i lost consistently... So ??

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

Ok, I'll admit it, I am no IT expert!

wannabenormal — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:47:52 GMT

I know I'm a bit of a dill when it comes to pc's....but, how do you get one of those weekly, weight loss thingies? :blush:

No scoop in the colon care.. how much do I have?

rachy19842000 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:13:12 GMT

Hey everyone, I got some colon care off a friend of mine, and the scoop isnt in there, how much do I have?

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

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.