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Couple of questions

Download — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:24:33 GMT

I've just started on maintenance because I have to up my fitness level quite quickly and the weightloss schedule doesn't really allow for it, so I just wanted to ask a couple of things and I figured best to ask the people who are doing it before I rush off to the clinic *chuckle*.

When we're on maintenance are we allowed to occassionally have things like a maccas burger (obviously choosing a healthier option) and normal softdrink? As in maybe once every 3 - 4 weeks? And can we have :blink: normal chocolate as infrequently? And if so how much can we get away with having?

I'll probably have a billion other questions later, but those will do for now lol. I'm going to be doing a lot of exercise in the next couple of months (as opposed to none at all) so I was hoping that an occasional treat wouldn't hurt. If it will I won't bother, I've gone without for long enough now that it doesn't really bother me either way, I'm more curious than anything :)

Soy Shake Flavours

PoisonIvy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:59:29 GMT

Hi Guys

I just started 2 weeks ago and so far have great results. I only have one question or comment if you like. Just wondering if you might ever think about bringing back the Vanilla soy shakes. Being allergic to dairy means I can only use the 2 flavours and I don't like the Espresso one, so that leaves me with one choice only. I'm sure I'm not alone in this so if there is a poll for bringing back the Vanilla soy shakes I'd be signing it.

Cheers

:cool:

Looks like I will be Joining Maintanence Already!

Aussiewen — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:22:23 GMT

Hi everyone,

I was away the last 2 weeks in Hawaii. I brought the shakes with me etc...but gosh it was so hard that i stopped and ate whatever i wanted on holiday. I thought i had gained so much weight and felt bad but knew once i got back i would continue on the TF program.

So i had my 6th weigh in on Saturday and it only said i had gained 300grams to my astonishment and the lady was very rude and said she had to re check my bmi and do my height and weight measurement. She said i can't sell you anymore shakes as your BMI is now at 21. I felt quite disappointed coz feel within myself i have about 3 more kilos to lose. I still look awful in a bikini btw lol.

So she booked me in to see someone to go onto maintenance. I have filled in the form and it says do you want shakes as snacks? How many shakes will they sell me if I am on maintanence? Obviously i don't want to eat 2000 cals like others on maintanance as I still want to lose the other 3kg?

So only after being on TF for 5 weeks losing 4-5 kilo's i was very shocked to be told they can't sell me any more shakes!

AW.

Can we have a low fat/low gi steamed pudding? any recipies?

maddysmum — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:54:06 GMT

If so, I was wondering if there are any recipies out there?

I have the old fashion pudding steamer to try out, but many of the traditional puddings have heapd of butter, and flour.

thanks very much.

can we have the Atkins bars on maintenance as a treat?

maddysmum — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:29:02 GMT

http://www.atkins.com/Products/AvailableProducts4l4/Atkins-EndulgeBars.aspx

take a look:)

fFax bread what do you think?

maddysmum — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:48:18 GMT

http://www.fatsecret.com/recipes/flax-bread/Default.aspx

LOST ANOTHER .09 KILOS ON MAINTENANCE

maddysmum — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:58:47 GMT

WOW

I have been stuck o nthe same weight for 3 weeks now, and using the treadmill and weights too. Well this wek I lost 0.9 kilos. Now I have a loss of 30.3 kilos in total..woohoo:)

A question for TF staff on maintenance

Daffodil64 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:57:11 GMT

Hello

I have been on maintenance for the past 2 months or so. I have been very strict in what am eating. I have some occasional treat. I basically am having less than 5500 kj which is what my maintenance consultant wrote for me. I am strictly not eating any carbs for dinner! I am also exercising (power walking on the treadmill mostly) for an hour at least 4 times a week.

My question is, I want to lose 2 more kilos and I have been trying past several weeks to achieve that. My weight is just static. I haven't put on weight but am not losing any either.

If am consuming less than 5500 kjs a day and burning more than 2000 kj with my exercise routine, I should lose few hundred grams every week shouldn't I? So if I start incorporating carbs for dinner too, would I put on weight?? :w00t:

I know I haven't got much to lose. Its only 2 kgs that I am aiming at. But that seems impossible *sigh*

I would welcome any suggestion or improvement to my diet. Or should i go back to 2 shakes a day to get the 2 kgs down?

Regards

Emma

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Polenta and almond meal? Can we have it on maintenance

maddysmum — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:39:07 GMT

Hi I was wondering if we can have polenta and almond meal? There are a few recipes that call for them, but unsure if they are allowed or are low GI. Anyone know?

thanks

Started Maintenance

rosebud01 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:55:56 GMT

Hello everyone,

I am on my second week of maintenance. I was wondering how many others on maintenance who are on the forum at the moment.

Low Gi Foods Chart Help for Maintnenance

mallyflea — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:27:15 GMT

The glycemic index range is as follows:

Low GI = 55 or less
Medium GI = 56 - 69
High GI = 70 or more

Breakfast Cereal

Low GI
All-bran (UK/Aus)	30
All-bran (US)	50
Oat bran	50
Rolled Oats	51
Special K (UK/Aus)	54
Natural Muesli	40
Porridge	58

Medium GI
Bran Buds	58
Mini Wheats	58
Nutrigrain	66
Shredded Wheat	67
Porridge Oats	63
Special K (US)	69

High GI
Cornflakes	80
Sultana Bran	73
Branflakes	74
Coco Pops	77
Puffed Wheat	80
Oats in Honey Bake	77
Team	82
Total	76
Cheerios	74
Rice Krispies	82
Weetabix	74

Staples

Low GI
Wheat Pasta Shapes	54
New Potatoes	54
Meat Ravioli	39
Spaghetti	32
Tortellini (Cheese)	50
Egg Fettuccini	32
Brown Rice	50
Buckwheat	51
White long grain rice	50
Pearled Barley	22
Yam	35
Sweet Potatoes	48
Instant Noodles	47
Wheat tortilla	30

Medium GI
Basmati Rice	58
Couscous	61
Cornmeal	68
Taco Shells	68
Gnocchi	68
Canned Potatoes	61
Chinese (Rice) Vermicelli	58
Baked Potatoes	60
Wild Rice	57

High GI
Instant White Rice	87
Glutinous Rice	86
Short Grain White Rice	83
Tapioca	70
Fresh Mashed Potatoes	73
French Fries	75
Instant Mashed Potatoes	80

Bread

Low GI
Soya and Linseed	36
Wholegrain Pumpernickel	46
Heavy Mixed Grain	45
Whole Wheat	49
Sourdough Rye	48
Sourdough Wheat	54

Medium GI
Croissant	67
Hamburger bun	61
Pita, white	57
Wholemeal Rye	62

High GI
White	71
Bagel	72
French Baguette	95

Snacks & Sweet Foods

Low GI
Slim-Fast meal replacement	27
Snickers Bar (high fat)	41
Nut & Seed Muesli Bar	49
Sponge Cake	46
Nutella	33
Milk Chocolate	42
Hummus	6
Peanuts	13
Walnuts	15
Cashew Nuts	25
Nuts and Raisins	21
Jam	51
Corn Chips	42
Oatmeal Crackers	55

Medium GI
Ryvita	63
Digestives	59
Blueberry muffin	59
Honey	58

High GI
Pretzels	83
Water Crackers	78
Rice cakes	87
Puffed Crispbread	81
Donuts	76
Scones	92
Maple flavoured syrup	68

Legumes (Beans)

Low GI
Kidney Beans (canned)	52
Butter Beans	36
Chick Peas	42
Haricot/Navy Beans	31
Lentils, Red	21
Lentils, Green	30
Pinto Beans	45
Blackeyed Beans	50
Yellow Split Peas	32

Medium GI
Beans in Tomato Sauce	56

Vegetables

Low GI
Frozen Green Peas	39
Frozen Sweet Corn	47
Raw Carrots	16
Boiled Carrots	41
Eggplant/Aubergine	15
Broccoli	10
Cauliflower	15
Cabbage	10
Mushrooms	10
Tomatoes	15
Chillies	10
Lettuce	10
Green Beans	15
Red Peppers	10
Onions	10

Medium GI
Beetroot	64

High GI
Pumkin	75
Parsnips	97

Fruits

Low GI
Cherries	22
Plums	24
Grapefruit	25
Peaches	28
Peach, canned in natural juice	30
Apples	34
Pears	41
Dried Apricots	32
Grapes	43
Coconut	45
Coconut Milk	41
Kiwi Fruit	47
Oranges	40
Strawberries	40
Prunes	29

Medium GI
Mango	60
Sultanas	56
Bananas	58
Raisins	64
Papaya	60
Figs	61
Pineapple	66

High GI
Watermelon	80
Dates	103

Dairy

Low GI
Whole milk	31
Skimmed milk	32
Chocolate milk	42
Sweetened yoghurt	33
Artificially Sweetened Yoghurt	23
Custard	35
Soy Milk	44

Medium GI
Icecream	62

Going on Holiday

Joanna F — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:52:18 GMT

Hi, I am off on holiday overseas for 3 weeks, I will not be taking shakes with me and I am only 3kgs away from goal.
Can anyone suggest a daily plan for me, I am happy to stick to a diet but its too much hassle carting all the shakes
with me. I dont want to come back a lot heavier than when I went, :w00t:
Thanks

what to eat as a snack?

maddysmum — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:01:48 GMT

im just wondering if any of you have snacks and if so, what do you eat and how often?

thanks:)

How much Quinoa and how often?

maddysmum — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:05:18 GMT

Hi ladies and gents.

I found out that I love QUINOA, and if I could I would eat it every day. It is full of protein and was wondering if anyone knew how often I can eat it and how much of it is ok?

thanks

Angie

Constipation in maintenance!

Daffodil64 — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:05:44 GMT

Hello people,

I started my maintenance on Saturday 20 June. I am on 1 shake a day program. I had my fibre, had my fruits, had rice and vegies in the afternoon and usual proteing meal at night. I am feeling so constipated, it drives me nuts :angry:

So I had an extra fruit serve tonight, an orange as I read that it has a high fibre content. And am keeping on eating the "Jols" sugarfree Pastilles hoping it would give me the laxative effect!!!!

Is this normal? what do people do to overcome this problem? I don't really want to take any oral laxatives :( Am worried that I would get used to it and can't do it without it etc.

Help me out please :(

Emma

Just want some info please....

sammya — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:28:01 GMT

Hi everyone,

The reason i am writing looking for information is that i am now 3.4 kg from goal and was just wondering when i should get my maintenance program organised???

I know that i can have it done at my TF centre but just not sure when i should organise it as i think i read somewhere that it takes a little while to get the plan..

I am looking very much forward to reaching my goal and am at the moment throughly enjoying my TF journey.. So any info that anyone can give me would be great... And how far from goal was everyone when you got your plans done??

Attention maddysmum

mallyflea — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:39:43 GMT

still can't reply to you via pm

here it is you will have to copy and save hun

or larger

with your empty pm files did you clicl on empty deleted ????

I lost another 600 grams on 1 shake a day program

maddysmum — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:25:04 GMT

Hi I have reached goal but I am doing the 1 shake for a while to slowly re introduce diff foods ad regular eating as my nutritionilist has advised me. I have beebn doing this sine last tuesday and yesterday I weighed myself, I realised that I had lost another 600 grams. Wow and it felt like I was eating a hell od a lot of food. I have been eating all low GI fods and so I have felt full, but its amazing to know that you can still lose weight like this.

Is this enough for lunch on maintenence?

maddysmum — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:40:21 GMT

I work 6 days a week and today is my first day that I am eating on mainteanance. I am thinking that it is going to be hard to eat all my required serves as I am not home during the day,

but I packed a cut lunch today which consists of:

2 slices of burgen Soy and Linseed bread with 2 slices of low fat light ham, Handful of lettuce, 1 slice of kraft free cheese, 1 piece of beetroot, 2 slices of tomatoe, some cucumber.

I also brought a tub of TF jelly with me to work.

Is this enough for me at lunch, as it will most likely be a usual thing for me.

I also had an apple for mid morning.

Any suggestions will be great thanks.:)

Do you eat pasta or rice?

maddysmum — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:29:39 GMT

If so, what the best way to have it? I mean what pasta sauce for pasta? and what do you do with the rice?

Body Surgery

Cindylou — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:46:57 GMT

Hi,

I'm not sure where I should be posting this, but I thought once people hit maintenance this might be a thought or someone has been through it. I went to a doctor to enquire about a mini tummy tuck, the apron over hang so to speak, but when he looked at me he said I was a candidate for a full tummy tuck and has referred me on. I am wondering if anyone has had this done and what the pain threshold was, how long it took to recover, we you bedridden for ages, when could you get up and walk around? Any advice you can give would be fantastic. I'm hoping to get this done around August / September and am really looking forward to it. I am also getting a breast lift done but I'm not sure when, apparently the process for this will take longer as photos need to be taken to give to Medicare to see if I can claim it through them aswell.

Cheers
Cindy

I reached goal today and am starting maintenance..I have a few ?'s though

maddysmum — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:33:18 GMT

Hi,

I reached goal today and my weight is 55 kilos. I now have to go shopping for low gi foods, and was wondering if I can ask you all a few questions?

What kind of pasta or rice should I be buying?

What brand of BREAD is best to eat?

Do I still have to weigh my protein portions as I have been allowed 1.5-3 serves daily? (i am so used to weighing my 120g portion)

Am I allowed more then 1 coffee a day (with low fat milk of course)?

I dont like youghurt very much, can I eat more cheese or drink more milk to make up my calcium serves per day?

Thanks, I am a little confused about all the serves and kilojoules ans calories count. I have read the maintenance book over and over, but I am terrified that I am going to do something wrong.

thanks

Angie

I shake a day plan.......

meags_chops — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:56:14 GMT

Goog afternoon everyone

I was on the tf about 6 months ago and lost approx 12 kg's. I slowly weended mysleft of in my own way and only put on aroung 2 kg's in 6 months.

I have started tf again to lose another 5-10 kg's but as I go to the gym around 4 days a week I am finding that the 2 shakes a day are just not enough for me and I feel really week etc.

I want to go to the 1 shake a day plan ( i love having the moring shake!)...as i'm still eager on losing weight i wanted to know what would be the best thing to have for lunch????

Thanks

Do I still need the chromium tabs and multi's?

maddysmum — Sat, 30 May 2009 11:07:38 GMT

I am going to still have 1 shake a day on maintenance, and was wondering if I need to still have my chromiums and multi"s?

thanks

I got my maintenence program and i am confused please HELP

maddysmum — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:54:05 GMT

Hi ,

I am almost at goal and about to go on the maintenance program. It is tailored for me, but I am confused about the calories, kilojoules, and protein amounts. I have no idea, how to track my calories, or kilojoule intake and as for protein, is it not the same protein serve as the TF weight loss program?

It does state the numbers that I need to stick with in order to maintain my weight, but I am worried that I do not understand it fully.

Please help. thanks

SOUP & SHAKE SACHELS FOR SALE

Anita Johnson — Fri, 22 May 2009 09:34:27 GMT

Hi All,

Reached my goal weight, Yahoo..Spare Shakes & Soups Sachets for sale..let me know if your interested..

5 X Wild Berry Shakes, 1 Moccha Shake, 3 X Strawberry & Cream Shake, 2 X French Vanilla Shake, 3 X English Toffee, 7 X Expresso Shakes, 3 X Cafe Latte

7 X Mediterranean Tomatoe Soup, 3 X Roast Pumpkim Soup, 4 X Creme of Chicken Soup, 7 X Field of Mushroom Soup

Normally $3.25 each, will sell the 24 shakes & 21 Soups for $135.00 or will sell seperately..Will post to you no charge..Call me 0402 766 603 or email me jobsonanita@hotmail.com

Cheers

MAINTENANCE SOON - Are we to still watch our protein and carb's

maddysmum — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:36:30 GMT

Hi I am a little confused!

I am waiting for my maintenance program to arrive in the mail as I rang a consultant and they organized it for me. But I am a little concerned about what we are to look out for!

[b]With the TF program we have to have 120g of protein a day and 3 cups of vegies. Are we to still do this on maintenance?

Also, what is the allowed carbs per 100g on maintenance? Is it the same?[/b]

I am going to eat pretty much the same as I did on the program, with a few moderations of allowed foods on the maintenance. I just want to do it right and not go backwards and put on :w00t: I am hoping to have 1 shake still for brekky as I never ate breakfast before the TF program, and its just easier for me.

Can someone please help me answer these questions?

Thanks for reading and helping.:)

CLUB MAINTENANCE

Froggie — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:10:08 GMT

come join the maintenace club to help stay on track and at goal

discuss ur daily menu , swap idea's , recipes and talk about any issues that come up :D but most of all support each other on our daily quest to get it right and stay at goal !!

I am almost at goal and need to know what to do

maddysmum — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:22:00 GMT

I really dont want to put any weight on after I reach my goal, and would like to maybe substitute one of my meals with 1 shake. But I am unsure of what I can eat and what I cant :unsure:

Can someone please help me?

thanks heaps

Ive crossed to the dark side - how to get back?

bbel — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:41:58 GMT

Ive put on some weight ... now 72kgs ... do I got back to the 2 shake plan ... try the 1 shake and see what happens or just DESPERATELY try and return without help?

HELP?

Havent weighed in with TF in a while either, will I get in trouble?

Bel

Whats for Breakfast

bbel — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:46:29 GMT

What Low Gi etc etc Breakfast do you enjoy if your home in the morning for Breakfast? Breakfast on the run I always have a shake ... but what do I have if Im having a lazy morning at home?

Whats a low GI option that will keep me full til lunchtime?

Bel

Maintenance Plans

WoodyB — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:35:17 GMT

Hi All,

For anyone who has reached goal and is interested in us creating them a maintenance plan, you just need to do the following -

- Give the call centre a buzz on 1800 612 644 and let them know that you are ready for maintenance. We will then need your weight, your age and your height along with a few other details.

- An individually designed maintenance program will cost $30 so you will need to provide credit card details or send in a cheque for $30. Your credit card will not be charged until the day your plan is sent out to you in the post.

- We will send you your maintenance plan in the post so that you are able to go over the plan and have an understanding of it before you call us to create your menu and go over any questions you may have about your plan.

- For any other questions, just call us on 1800 612 644.

MAINTENANCE MONTHLY WEIGH IN

*Melinda* — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:22:20 GMT

1st weigh in for Maintenance people is 01 May - see you then - please don't reply to this post until you weigh in on 1 May.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's results 1/5 and on the 1st of each month thereafter and hope to see lots more people join us by then. Melinda / Mindy xxx

calorie king

manda — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:22:20 GMT

Hi guys im on 1 shake a day and just bout to get as maintence plan and came across calorie king just recently where u can put in ya height, weight etc and it will tell you how many calories you can have to maintain your weight with meal planners looks pretty good. was just wonderig if anyone jhas used it and how they have found it and weather you can use it instead of the 40bucks for maintence consult?

manda

Question for people on Maintenance

Laurennn — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:42:48 GMT

Hey and congratulations on getting goal.

Just curious for the people that are on maintenance how they're finding staying at their goal weight? How much exercise do you do? Do you find it easy or a struggle to maintain your weight? and how long have you been on maintenance?

:)

Merry Christmas

mallyflea — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:33:27 GMT

Hope everyone has a great Christmas and the bestest New Year in 2009

all the bst from Mr and Mrs Flea XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

got a maintenance plan not sure tho

manda — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:23:32 GMT

hey guys and gals so i've got a maintenance plan worked out for my height and stuff with how many calories i'm allowed per day but i wanna know how you figure out how many calories and carbs etc are in the products i consume.any help would be awesome.thanks in advance. Manda

feel like im eating too much

manda — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:24:25 GMT

Hey guys im doin the one shake a day plan at the moment and i feel like im eating far to much. Im basically following the plan and adding one serve of carb and dairy but some days i dont add them cos im not hungry and i often dont have my fruit either. Just wondering if anyone else has felt this way and what they have done. I really feel full. thanks in advance and hope to hear from you soon

manda

Just started Maintenance a little confused!

manda — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:19:28 GMT

Hi guys and gals, ive just started maintence and im a little confused. seems like we really have to count the kj of everything or am i wrong here? Do the same rules apply as those with weight loss the 5grams or less of carbs per serve when looking at packaging? I have read through the book once and am a little confused. any help with explaining anything and everything with maintence would be greatly appreciate. thanks

manda

oxoxo