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Hello ~ New forum member

~ butterfly ~ — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:32:54 GMT

Just dropping past to say hello. Just started TF today for the first time and am very excited. Got a long journey ahead, but today I started! Starting weight 100.3, Goal Weight 77.

I tried the English toffee and the Chocolate shakes today and they were both yummy!!

So far so good with the water intake and had a piece of fruit too... just need to get the vegies and protien in and we're right for the day.

new kid on the block

yogi — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:53:40 GMT

Hi all its Yogi here, started Monday, so far so good............

First couple of days I found a bit hard but I feel good now. I was originally 110 kilos and Im down now to 82.5 kilos but needed that boost to lose more so here I am, I want to get down to 68kilos which would be a dream then see where my body feels comfortable with, if you know what I mean.

Can anyone help me set up the weight graph you guys show? looks good! This is the first time I have ever done this so be gentle Heee Hee

love Yogi

Here I go again, hopefully third time lucky!!

jacstr — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:55:35 GMT

Started today, hoping to get rid of this unwanted mass this time for good!!

Have set a mini goal for Xmas. It's a bit out there, but based on previous experience, I think it's achievable!!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

First day. New here and LOVING the forum. :)

Shocking — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:06:48 GMT

Yesterday, I bite the bullent and joined Tony Ferguson. I joined at the Robina TW. They had photos up of a girl that had lost 60kgs. If she is a member of the forum I would say to her 'you look amazing!!! Congratulations!!!'

I'm 33 a mother of two VERY active boys:) I'm getting married next year 8/9/10 to the love of my life in Fiji. (I always joke that we did everything backwards had the children, bought the house now getting married :P).

I weighed in yesterday at 114.8kgs. At my heaviest I was 124.5kgs. I joined ww in oct 2008 and have lost 9.7kgs. I feel enough is enough and have joined TF. I have been doing a lot of research on carbs and their effect on hormones.

Looking foward to getting to know everyone and becoming a part of this great forum. :D

P.S. I couldn't think of a username so chose the melbourne cup winner. I put $5 on to win and won $50.50 yay:w00t:

Starting again!

LittlemissK — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:53:00 GMT

hey all!

i was on TF about 3 years ago and lost about 8 kilos (got down to just under 60 kilos). i have currently ballooned to 80 kilos! i am a shorty (159 cm) so it certainly shows. i really don't know why, as i eat really healthy and don't eat junk food so im thinking maybe it is the carbs. anyway im giving TF another go. im a bridesmaid in january so im hoping to lose atleast 5 kilos by then. wish me luck!:D

The "I'm Back AGAIN" group!

DivaChick33 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:31:55 GMT

Hi All,

It seems like there are a lot of us who are here AGAIN....whether it be the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or whatever time around. (Is there something in the water this month?) I thought it might be great for us all to support each other. Afterall...we are here again because we know it works, but we just need that little extra oomph to stick to it, or keep it off once we get there! :ermm:

So, if we want to set some "I'm here again challenges" we can....I'm open to ideas. I am also more than happy to keep track of everyone in whatever we decide to do. (Keeps me motivated and on track).

Any ideas peeps?

By way of introduction.....

Roanne — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:50:03 GMT

Hi all, my name is Karen and I am 53 and live on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.

Today is day 1 for me on Tony Fergusons weightloss program, so any tips and hints would be greatly appreciated.
I am quite inspired by what I read on this forum. You have all done so well, I hope that I can be of some inspiration one day.
I am not a tall person, and even the smallest weight gain is obvious, so I would like to lose some weight (and chins) and get into a healthy weight range.
I am doing this for me, no-one else!
We are going on an anniversary trip to Europe next May, and would dearly love to be 12kg's lighter by then.
You all make this sound very possible.

so cheers and goodbye for now.
Karen

Here I am again!!

Mellycat — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:35:25 GMT

Well I'm back, 10 kilos had crept back on :( I've now been on the program for just over two weeks and I'm very happy so far, I've lost 5.1 Kilos :D

I don't think anyone here would remember me its been about two years or so since I've been on. Good to be back and ready to get to my goal!!!!

back on the program

bevo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:47:44 GMT

this is my first time on the forum.

i'm back on the program after a while of up and down.

i initally put weight back when i restarted the program but lost 2.4 kilos but i've put back on 4oo grams.

i'm getting frustrated at times and find it hard

new today doctor's orders

bonnylass — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:36:47 GMT

Hi everyone, I've been procrastinating for a while about starting TF and today's the big day. I've just been to the doctor and she said I have pre diabetes and high cholesterol so I have to lose some weight. I currently weigh 95kgs and would like to get under 70. Wish me luck.
Bonny

Day One....

rhm716 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:18:31 GMT

Wish me luck!
Day one today...better that it was today rather than tomorrow!
Easy now, hard at about 5:30 tonight when the wine would normally have started flowing while cooking dinner!
One step at a time, I s'pose.
4 kids and the weight simply would budge after babies 3 & 4. Talk about sacrifices we make for the kids! Mine was a little too much!
Anyway, hi and cross fingers.
Beck

The First Week...

davidw — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:25:24 GMT

Hi All,

I posted the below in the general forum last night but having now had a better look around it would seem that perhaps this area would of been better.

"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)."

To finish my introduction my name is David (please call me Dave) I'm 28 years old and I weigh 112.2kgs. I have a beautiful wife and a 1 year old daughter and I'm taking this journey as much for them as I am myself.

Thanks in advance for all the advice and support and bring on the new skinny me!

Dave

Rens journey so far...

ren09 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:06:55 GMT

Hello everyone!

I have been on TF for 12 weeks now and have lost a total of 14.7kgs and 15cms. Although I have entered challenges and posted occasionally, I am quite shy and so have been reluctant to share my journey. This is because I did not know if I would have much success on TF in the beginning. However, today I weighed in less than 80kgs on the TF scales, which puts me at about halfway through my weightloss journey! This is from a person who doubted in her ability to ever get this weight off. This forum is so inspirational and encouraging and I admire those who have the willpower to lose large amounts of weight.

My journey was especially hard in the beginning. Before TF I opted to increase my exercise to try and lose the baby weight, however I neglected my diet, and ended up eating more carbs to compensate. My weight was going down, though very slowly which was disheartening considering how much effort I put in. Then I had a depo provera injection and my weight started to go back up! I also had bad side effects from the depo, so by the time I started TF I had been bleeding quite heavily for about three months. Unsatisfied at my increasing weight my husband suggested trying TF.

So I began TF. Within about a month on the program, I was feeling quite ill. In the meantime the bleeding continued, and did so for a total of five months. My consultant, Donna, who is absolutely lovely, suggested seeing the doctor to see if any underlying medical conditions were causing the problems. The doctors ran tests which all came back clear (thank goodness!). This meant that the depo injection, which was meant to wear off over three months, was the most likely culprit. Donna started talking about progress, but I was reluctant at first because I thought this would slow my weightloss down. I told DH what Donna had proposed and he wholehartedly agreed on the progress. So the next week I went back to Donna and when she told me about progress again, I agreed.

In my first week of progress, my bleeding stopped. My energy levels improved and I felt heaps better. I have been on progress for three weeks now and I seem to be losing more on average than I did on weightloss and feel so much better for it. Now I am halfway to my goal... and the road just seems downhill from here. This is an excellent program and I am astounded and delighted by my results so far.

I have taken a few photos along the way... however I still look at the more recent ones and still just see me as really fat. I am noticing a lot of changes in my body though, and I am thrilled that all my size 14 and 16's don't fit anymore and I can fit comfortably into a size 12. I never would have imagined I would have lost this weight as quickly as I have...

Goodluck to everyone on their weightloss journey!

day one :) this is it

**salstar** — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:12:32 GMT

hi everyone i have done this program before with some success but i wasn't motivated enough to get the whole way, i am back and am very motivated ! i will be a bridesmaid in may next year and i would love to get to atleast 90 kilos if not less. so i will probally be on here alot when im feeling like giving up. have a nice day *****

Restarted the Program

The Incredible Bulk — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:41:59 GMT

Hey all...

I was a member of TF about a year and a half ago, I lost 20kg but then had to start travelling for work (6 weeks in Europe for training). It's been extremely hard to stick to a proper diet since then and I put the weight back on.

About a month ago I decided to get back on it... so far I've lost about 10kg. The diet actually suits my lifestyle at the moment because I only have to worry about one meal a day

This week, I've started walking at nights after I finish work. Monday I did a 4.6km walk (took about an hour). Tuesday I did 3.5km... last night was 2.5 as my legs where already very sore. My goal is to get to a 5km walk by the end of the week

My problem at the moment is that I seem to have developed a strange red "bumpy" rash on both my forearms in the last couple of weeks. I've been reading around and have seen that there are two possible causes;

- vitamin deficiency
- yeast infection due to ketosis

I'm guessing it's probably the first since I haven't been on any vitamin suppliments this time. I was thinking of trying the Swisse Ultivites, does anyone here know how good they actually are? I have a friend who swears by them

Cheers

4 all you blokes out there on TF

mallyflea — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:14:06 GMT

It has been brought to my attention we need a spot for you blokes to find each other easily.....

Mens Blinkies are here: http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic464124-6-1.aspx

Monday the 2nd November 2009 is the day...

gemmaphant — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:42:35 GMT

Hi all. Just wanted to introduce myself. I weigh 131kg's and it's not good. I am 34 years old, have a little (nearly two-year-old) girl and a loving husband. I've been reading the success stories and so many of the before scenario's have been my life. I had heart surgery when I was 22 months old, and being this overweight, as I have been most of my life, is NOT good. I guess, I have to say, the most scariest, as with most people in my position, is the fear of failure.

Yes, I am one of those who have done Jenny Craig, Lite n Easy etc. I like to believe though, to be true to myself, they failed me on some part.

Anyhoo, I went into Terry White's new chemist at Chermside (Brisbane) today and Jenna kicked me off with my starter pack. I bought all of the jellies :D

I am one who does need support, so, it's nice to have this little hub to come to. Hope I meet lots of lovely laddies and liddies who can give me guidance and advice on my journey.

So! Here is to the start of my journey, for me, my family and for life.

Nice to meet you all (in advance)

[b]gemmaphant[/b] ;)

Newbie Needing A Second Chance At Happiness

Cuttn — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:52:29 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I am new (obviously lol). Long story short, I just came out of a 4yr emotionally abusive relationship and through that I did ALOT of emotional eating and put on 43 Kilos.

Because of this, it has me severely depressed and well I just want a second chance at life. I'm only 23 yet I feel 40 (I dont mean any offense to anyone, just mean I feel older then I probably should at my age).

I would like to lose my 43kilos I gained during the relationship and get my life back.

I started the TF program 3 days ago and have the great pleasure fo headaches, tiredness and my tummy makes funny noises. Does this go away?

Can anyone tell me how I can make a virtual person of my self?? I Would like to try that =D

Anyway I hope you guys will be the support I need to help me get my life on track again.

Regards,

Cuttn:hehe:

Newbie - TWC Galleria WA

~*Kaylz*~ — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:41:40 GMT

Hello all fellow TF member

I am walking down the aisle in 381 days and decided to joing TF to loose a few extra kg's before my big day!

I am trialing the program for 8 weeks to see how I go and if im sucessful I shall continue on.

Are there any other Perth members out there??

xox ~*Kaylz*~

new as well

hniels — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:31:09 GMT

Hi everyone. Having lost 35kg about 10 years ago around 12kg have slowly crept back on. Cannot get my head around a half kilo loss per week so am going to give TF a go. Started yesterday and all ok so far. Trying to tell myself the cravings will only last a week or two and then should be on my way.

Wish me luck

H

Wedding Moivation

Serz — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:18:20 GMT

10 weeks til my wedding!! I need to be motivated. Been on TF for 3 weeks Wednesday./ Lost 5kgs so far. Anyone else want motivation?? Lets form a support group!! Love to hear about your journeys and how you are going onTF??

Serz

Ways to stay committed

~Dachell~ — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:02:07 GMT

Dear inspiration TF members,

I have restarted my journey with TF. It began for me around two years ago. Due to finances, I wasn't able to continue.

This time I feel will be different for me as I have had a discussion with my husband re: feeling guilty spending hard earned money on myself - but I have to. So I have asked my husband to give me permission to be selfish so that I can feel better about myself and get myself healthy.

Committed I am and permission I have received.... So, off I go!

I would love to hear from other members what they use as motivation and what sort of goals they set for themselves during their journey?

~Dachell~

Help.....dont know whats stopping me!!!

nomorefat — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:03:52 GMT

hi.....ive been reading heaps of posts over the last few weeks trying to motivate myself back on to TF.......i was doing so well for about 5 weeks, not a huge weight loss but i was plodding along nicely and felt great.......cant tell you what happened, but alas, i am back to old habits.....disgusted with myself etc etc!!

i dont get why i stopped doing TF as i soooo want to lose my weight! where do you get your will power and motivation from.???? the b4 and after pics i look at every day are just amazing.....i so envy you guys who are at goal or near it.... i envy everyone actually who can stick with this.!!!......it isnt rocket science and it is a great easy to follow program......... (sigh) but why cant I stick with it.......omg i am so mad with myself........but anyway..........

this does my head in all the time......being overweight sux.......we all know that....but i know its 'me' who can stop all these negative feelings and help my self to look and more importantly, feel amazing... but grrrrrrrr why cant i??? i am currently 100kilos (ouch) want to be 75................ :(

Back on TF

toofatfortahiti — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:59:31 GMT

Back on TF today :)

Hello All you amazing ppl

Olwyn — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:12:20 GMT

Have been browsing the site- you guys seem sooo.... supportive !

I have started...Started yesterday . yay for me .

I just hope i will be as successfull as the rest of you on here. I have some pretty bad habits. ( you don't want to hear about them). But here's to a life change in eating habits- kicking the emotional "picking" at night and becoming prouly fit an healthy as I can be.

All guidance and help GRATEFULLY accepted.:unsure:

New to this

Lizelle — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:54:24 GMT

Hi there!

I joined the program yesterday (23 Oct) - have 25kg to lose and I really hope this will work for me - I have tried everything out there, but this program seems possible. I am impressed with the foods and recipes and the shakes tastes great! I am feeling positive about the program:D

Newbie

dolphingirlz — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:33:33 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Just thought I would let everyone know went out to a bbq for the first time since being on tony ferguson, was a bit worried at first, thought I would crack and eat the dips, but I had my afternoon tes before I left home and just drank my water with a dash of diet cordial.

Then when dinner was dished up only had a little bit of lamb and salad and had it on a butter plate, and some of the family have already commented on that they thought i had lost some weight.

So it wasnt quiet as bad as I thought, and I have even surprised my self that Im sticking to it at weekends, my motivation is we are going to the beach in January for 10 days and I want to look good in my bathers, will keep u all posted on my progress

annmaree

Deb n TF go hand in hand

nannydee — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:54:36 GMT

Im a bit nervous doing this but well here goes.:)

Im 50yr grandmother and live in Moree nsw.I would dearly love to lose 40kilo but will take it on step at a time.:cool:

I gained my weight when I gave up the dreaded ciggies(3years ago):Whistling: and my thyroid shit it self as did a lesion appear on my pituritry gland so I have struggled with it but must confess I felt what the heck be fat n happy oh what a Big MISTAKE.:angry:I then did the success (dr tim) programme and had great results but then again disaster struck i had a fall at work and have lived on morphine since(2 yrs) so I went into the feel sorry for yourself mode.:crazy:Well no more it all has to STOP NOW.:w00t:

I have just completed my 1st week and lost 3.1kg so Im happy with that.Oh n 2cm off my waist.:Wow:I am enjoying it and made cookies out of shake yesterday and oh they were so good.

I know I will need a lot of support in this but feel I can get it through the forums.I really look forward to getting to know you all and hope you want to get to know me too.:hehe:

Well everyone that does take the time to read this I hope we can be TF buddies and enjoy the laughter and the tears together as Im sure there will be highs n lows.

Deb:kiss:

Second time lucky!

-Felicityj13- — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:53:29 GMT

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to introduce myself AGAIN...I've been on TF before but stupidly gave up 8 weeks into it. I managed to lost 6kg overall and somehow I managed to put that all back on (and then some). So here I am committing myself as I realise the bottom line really is "do or die". I'm 20yrs old and want to enjoy my 21st next yr so here I am doing something about it.

I just weighed in this morning (first week) and i've lost 3.6kg. :D It's extremely relieving and it wasn't as hard the second time round as I thought. Hopefully I will eventually be able to do a before/ after pictorial that's as great as those amazing people in this forum.

I wish everyone on the program the best of luck!!

Felicity

starting today :)

**salstar** — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:03:26 GMT

hello everyone :) well im starting today and i am SSSOOOOOOO DETERMINED !! this is it im getting this weight off !!

Planning to lose some post baby fat & look after myself

mum2 Jemaine — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:14:52 GMT

Hi all,
this is my first time trying Tony Ferguson. This is my 2nd week after losing 2.1kg in my 1st week. I had an almost 10month old son and we are planning for another at Christmas. I put so much weight on with my son that the doctors said I needed to lose weight. I have just recently found the time to look after myself, so I have decided to do something about it. I am 28 years, married with 1 child (so far). I want to lose weight so that I'm not as heavy as I was with my 1st child.

I am new again!

Whine and Cheese — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:33:07 GMT

Hello I am new again. Since 2007. I am not computer savvy so may need to know where to go for advice!! about tickers and aviators etc. I am feeling motivated and postive about my journey. I do know for sure that I will need to use these forums. Everyone is doing so great!! and is a real positive force for me... Hope to be on here most days. I hope to weigh in most likely weekly or fortnightly...Here we go!!!!!!!!!!:P

[img]http://www.phenforum.com/ticker/img,42,76,1,kg,101,101,70,/weight.png[/img]

Anyone on the Central Coast?

hotbodinmakin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:01:17 GMT

Tomorrow is my first day on TF and I'm a bit nervous but hopeful that this will finally be the "diet" that works for me. I live on the central coast and was just wondering if there was anyone else in my neck of the woods?

Beth

Second time around

happy_chappy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:28:44 GMT

Hi All,
I'm new to these forums but here goes.

This is my second go around at TF. I did well the first time losing the 17 kgs I needed to lose and stayed at a comfortable size 10 but this year have gone a little of track mainly due to a new position where there is plenty of naughty foods available on a daily basis and therefore plenty of temptation.....so here I am again.

This time I have approx 8 -9 kgs to lose and started 3 weeks ago and am going well losing 1.9, 1.4 and yet to weigh this week, so all going well.

I've been reading the forum topics and it's very motivating. Great ideas and recipes thanks TF.

Good luck everyone. Keep up the good work.

Newbie

mygirlindi — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:21:55 GMT

Hi all

I am a newbie to the TF forum. I did TF 2 years ago and went from 62kg to 52kg. I am now 58kg and have decided to take the journey again to get back to what I was. I was silly and didn't do the maintenance program - I thought I could do it by myself - but then came Easter - hello chocolate and hello weight gain! I am excited about the program as there has been so many changes! Last time I did the program I pretty much ate grilled chicken and steamed vegies!! I am keen to try some of the recipes on here, much more enticing lol.

My only concern with the program - not sure if anyone has experienced the same thing - was that although I lost so much weight, I still had a stomach that wasn't appealing :D and my boobs completely disappeared! I really want them to stay where they are now because they are a pretty good asset lol and I want the weight to come off my stomach! Has anybody else had this issue or have any ideas to stop this from happening? I would really appreciate some advice.

Anyway I am going to have some fun putting together my ticker and virtual images now...

Thanks for reading!

Back again!

sam276 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:11:41 GMT

Hi everyone,

I was here in 2007 and at that time lost 10kg! Which I was wrapped with but with Christmas fell of the wagon.

since then I have had another little girl and my 4 year is starting to adapt some terrible eating habits and with her genes this needs to end now!

I am motivated and ready to do it this time. No more kids for me so no more excuses!

Newbie

Twinriffic — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:28:23 GMT

Hi all,

I am new to the forum and tf.

Started over a week ago and hopefully will have as much success as many of you guys have.

I'm Sonya, SAHM to twin girls who are almost 2.

Loves and Misses Cheese!!! (and the crackers)

sweets — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:19:12 GMT

Hi All,

I have been on TF for about a month now, and have lost just under 5 kg, which is great!!!:D Although I am missing some of my favourites like cheese, and all things savoury ( then i remember they're the reason I got fat in the first place!!!)

Does anyone have any suggestions for TF approved savoury snacks? I'm not a huge sweet tooth, so chocolate and jelly don't really do it for me (even tho I'm a cake decorator)...

Everyone keep up the great work...you're all my source of inspiration and motivation!!!

new to TF

KAW — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:21:10 GMT

Hi All

I am new to TF and on day 2. I am starving!!!!!! I just keep eating more salad. I need to lose 30kg and I am determined to do it. Are we allowed to use Soy sauce??? Please tell me that the hunger goes away

Hi Every-one

RachyBabe — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:37:38 GMT

Hi, my name is Rachael and I am new to this forum. I have been on TF for about 8 weeks and have lost 4kgs. My last couple of weeks have been bad since hubby getting back from Bathurst but were keen to keep going!!! Hopefully I will be a regular on here, so I'll see you around!!!