﻿<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program / Tony Ferguson / Weight Loss Discussion </title><generator>InstantForum.NET v4.1.4</generator><description>Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program</description><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/</link><webMaster>forum@tonyferguson.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:55:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>after two weeks ... am still happy</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic547617-7-1.aspx</link><description>:)   Hi, after two weeks I have lost 5.1 and i am feeling pretty good.  Am looking forward to fitting into some clothes sitting in my wardrobe .... and looking good in them.  Today I had my hair coloured and cut which has given me a boost.  Plus, I have a new "baby" in my life ... a seven week old kitten who I have called Mabel ... and she loves the computer ... tries to typwe for me!  see w-hapt \\\211what i mean!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lynnie</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:10:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>LynnieG</dc:creator></item><item><title>Weightloss after pregnancy</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic547642-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I'm a mumma to a 9 month old and have been on the TF program now for 3 weeks. I weigh myself daily and have found the numbers are now slowing down. My first week I lost no less than 4 kgs which I was ecstatic about, my 2nd week I just lost 0.5kg and was really disappointed. Have kept going despite feeling disheartened.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I've stopped breastfeeding about 3 months ago, haven't had a period, but also have PCOS. Still no sign of a period despite my weight loss so far, but I'm wondering if there are other women post pregnancy having slow weight losses each week?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I'm also feeling really lethargic lately too where I've got muscular weakness by the evening...anyone else experiencing this after 3 weeks?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Hope someone has any thoughts on my questions.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:33:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mr and Mrs Williams</dc:creator></item><item><title>Andys Girl Blogging off her Weight</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic543869-7-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;FONT face=Arial color=#7777bb&gt;So today is the start of Week Four and I find these forums so inspiring that I thought I may start a blog to keep myself occupied but to use it to reflect upon down the track to see where I have come from... &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;FONT face=Arial color=#7777bb&gt;[IMG]http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx83/andys_girl85/IMG_1966.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx83/andys_girl85/IMG_1955.jpg[/IMG]&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;FONT face=Arial color=#7777bb&gt;Ok so this is the photo that made me go &lt;STRONG&gt;ewww....&lt;/STRONG&gt; I said to my boyfriend after "Why didn't you tell me to pull my tummy in" and I joked "All the photos you take make me look fat".... but really its not him it's me. I hate the fact my tummy shows and the way it all looks... it's just grose :ermm:.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;FONT face=Arial color=#7777bb&gt;So here I am starting Week Four and trying to get down to 65kg currently &lt;U&gt;78.5kg&lt;/U&gt;... so 13kg to go which is a little depressing but it took it's time creeping on so it'll take time to get rid of it. I log onto these forums EVERY day for motivation, seeing all the before and after photos and even posts about someone's day makes me think about my choices.&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;FONT face=Arial color=#7777bb&gt;I am strong and I CAN do this. My mum had a stroke on the weekend so I am also going to do this for her, to try and be a great role model and be the healthy person I know I am. I also want to tackle this now while I can... I have no excuses not to I've just been too lazy up until now. I want to be thinner, I want to be slim, I want my boyfriend to be able to pick me up, I want to wear size 10/12 clothes and be able to walk into ANY shop rather than shop at Kmart all the time. I'm over it! &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;FONT face=Arial color=#7777bb&gt;I think I've vented all that I can and will be back soon. :P&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;FONT face=Arial color=#7777bb&gt;ANDYS GIRL BLOGGING OFF THIS WEIGHT! I will do it! &lt;/FONT&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:26:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>andys_girl</dc:creator></item><item><title>Lupin8 - anyone tried it</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic537485-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hey guys, I have found the answer to my annoying hunger and cravings.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I have been using the chromium as directed for the last few weeks and was still starving.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I purchased Lupin8 at my health food store on Saturday after the girls at my gym were talking about it. My god does it does work.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I add a tablespoon to my 2 shakes and it has knocked the munchies, carb cravings and that starving feeling dead in its tracks.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I will keep up with it and use the whole tub and see what the verdict is. But at the moment it is a big thumbs up for me. :D :D :D&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;There probably has been threads on here before but goto lupin8.com.au&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;if you want to see what it is all about.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Best Regards,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Kelly</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:56:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>klassyklaws1</dc:creator></item><item><title>Breast Cancer</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic546993-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi everyone,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;well the heading says it all. I just want to ask, do you think I should continue with the programm, or wait until all the surgery and radiotherapy is over. I know that these are only everyones opinions but I dont know what to do. I see my consultant tomorrow and I will ask her, just want to see what everyone else thinks.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:13:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>angie72</dc:creator></item><item><title>hey all am new to TF.... looking forward</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic545416-7-1.aspx</link><description>ok so my name is Krissie, i started on the TF program on friday 4/3/10 nervous that this might not work but determined to make it.. starting weight 149.7kgs ugggh at 175cms tall need to almost halve my weight to reach my ultimate goal, but for the moment aiming for at least under 100kgs by christmas....heres hoping</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:13:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Qtcntrygl</dc:creator></item><item><title>Where am I going?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic546643-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi everyone, had a weird epiphany today. It's my birthday tomorrow, and my son offered to buy me a nice pair of earrings as a gift. So off we wandered into our local shopping centre, and went to Michael Hill jewellers to look at some earrings. I chose a nice pair, 9ct gold with blue stones, took them home and then discovered that the posts were too thick to go through my earlobes.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So we went straight back into town and got a refund. Now this is where I had my lightbulb moment. My son asked me if I wanted to choose another piece of jewellery, and I looked him straight in the eye and said "you know, I don't really need another bit of jewellery, what I really need this week is more shakes". So we then went to the chemist and bought a week's supply of shakes for me. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;While he was paying for the shakes, I couldn't help wondering about how I have changed. It actually scared me a bit because I can't figure out if I am losing the old me, or finding the person I am becoming. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;When did diet food become more important to me than some nice jewellery. Why do I wake up in the morning, and my first thought is where can I go for my walk today. Some times I don't recognise the person living in my thoughts. I do know that these changes are a good thing, but it is hard to catch up to myself sometimes. I still look at the largest size clothing when I go shopping, I can't seem to accept that I am a smaller size now. Maybe I need to accept that I am changing for the better, and just go with the flow.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Syda.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:01:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Syda</dc:creator></item><item><title>New Product which I cannot believe!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic547068-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hello All,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Before me is a product I never thought would be available. "V" energy drink without the sugar! I'm still in shock&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Here is the dietary info: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;ENERGY   31.8kj&lt;br&gt;PROTEIN &lt;1g&lt;br&gt;FAT TOTAL 0g&lt;br&gt;Carbohydrate 0.28g &lt;br&gt;GUARANA EXT   300mg &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Can you believe it? I've been told that a sugar free Red Bull is available too! &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Are these 'energy' drinks OK on the T.F program as a special 'treat'? &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Regards,&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Drew.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:55:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Gryzor</dc:creator></item><item><title>Damn progress has got knobs on it!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic547226-7-1.aspx</link><description>My consultant wanted me to try the progress plan for 2 weeks.......I did one week, then started my second week with the 'loved meal'  and I felt fat! So, I thought I would abandon it until I next saw my consultant which is this morning. I have just showered and hopped on the scales, they say I have put on nearly 3kg!!!!!!!!!  How can that be? The only thing, and I mean only thing, I have done wrong in nearly 6 months, is on Saturday night I ate 1/2 a piece of cheesecake at my son's birthday dinner......surely that can't make me gain weight! What the bloody hell is going on?  How has everyone else gone when they have started progress? I am incredibly disheartened.....please help shed some light....please?</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:22:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>wannabenormal</dc:creator></item><item><title>its going to be my first day tomorrow!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic547085-7-1.aspx</link><description>I have tried to do this diet in the past and cant get over the feeling the first couple of days!!! i always feel so lite headed and tired!! please give me any advise that will help me get through the first couple of days PLEASE!!!!</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:22:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>summernate</dc:creator></item><item><title>Weight Loss Stopped-- What do I do!?!?!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic545537-7-1.aspx</link><description>I am currently consuming in the neighborhood of 30 grams of carbohydrates. My weekly regimen consists of alternating days of doing an ab routine, lifting weights, resistence training AND then my cardio. My cardio consists of walking 2 miles, running 1. So I'll do, for example; Cardio monday, strength training tuesday, etc; and try to work in weight-lifting every day if I can.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I woke up this morning.. 3 pounds heavier than I was yesterday, but with .5 inches gone from my waist?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Does that make any sense at all?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I am also suspecting that this halt in weight-loss might have something to do with the Time-Of-Month. :/&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;At first my goal was to lower my bodyfat to below 25%--and I didn't really care too much about the weight. Weight is weight, right? But my goals kind of flip-flopped on me.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I know for sure I have to have that 30 grams of carbohydrates because of the cardio and weight-lifting I do. But is there anything else I can do to ensure the weight-loss progresses?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Also.. I notice that I'm lighter at 10 AM than I am at 9 AM. How do I shift that around to be an earlier time/is that possible?</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:01:10 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>treeteeg</dc:creator></item><item><title>I'm so fat and stupid</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic546355-7-1.aspx</link><description>I hate myself so much. I was told not to weigh myself everyday by a tf rep or whatever and that I should be eating more than 30 carbs a day. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;So I took the advice and now I'm weighing in at 180 lbs. I'm so mad at myself for being so stupid. I'm so fat and I seriously hate myself.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What's wrong with me? I can't lose weight. I'm just so fat and stupid.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I've been trying to lose for 4 months now and it's got me right fucking where I started. I'm just so upset right now, crying as I type this. The Army was something I really wanted to do. Even with my runs and weight lifting I'll never be able to get in. It was one fucking wasteful step backward. I just hate myself so much. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It wasn't even worth it. Now my recruiter is going to be so disappointed with me and think I am not giving it my all and just bullshitting around. I just hate myself so much. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Even if I started again now I'd be only down to 168 pounds. I'm so ducked. I hate life. I hate having a messed up body that won't lose weight. I hate myself.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:58:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>treeteeg</dc:creator></item><item><title>Vegetarian = Hard work on TF</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic541436-7-1.aspx</link><description>Is anyone else finding it hard to be a Vegetarian and on TF? I am!!!! The cook books are just filled with meat ideas :( Hardly any veg options. I am not a tofu eater - i know that doesn't help. Thought i would share my thoughts</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:50:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pwilson</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hit rock bottom</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic544273-7-1.aspx</link><description>This happend to me yesterday, I cant tell anyone else because it is so embarrassing not even my husband or my best freind. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Well here goes nothing. I went to see a doctor yesterday that treats hormones etc by nutrition and drugs. A freind recomended this doctor as it had really helped her with her weight loss. I was feeling really good about it and happily went in to have the nurse take my details. All was well untill she tried to take my blood pressure and the cuff did not fit around my arm, she tried a few times and looked really shocked and embarrassed for me. She excused herself and went out the room I could here her asking all the other staff if there was a bigger cuff. The doctor finally came in and looked at me and then looked at the nurse and send we will need to get a thigh calf for that arm. So they couldnt take my blood pressure&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I completed the rest of my time there holding back tears and the nurse just kept looking at me with pity she didnt say anything. I am 125kg the heaviest Ive ever been, but I was still happy and outgoing till yesterday. Now I feel like a huge monster, Am I the heaviest person to ever go to that surgery, How can I face the world.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thanks for listening I just wanted to get it off my chest If any of you have similar stories please share I suppose it will make me feel less alone.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:33:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Harmoni</dc:creator></item><item><title>Stress</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic545552-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi everyone,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I just wanted to ask what everybody thinks. Im going through a &lt;STRONG&gt;LOT&lt;/STRONG&gt; of stress at home at the moment. I have two sons that are in trouble will the police &lt;STRONG&gt;BIG TIME&lt;/STRONG&gt;. They are 14 and 17 and dont give a hoot what happens to them.They go to court On Mon 22nd March, 2010. My 5yr old daughter came home on Monday with head lice. I have just found a lump in my breast and I have to wait till Monday to have a mamogram and Its the 1st anniversary of mum dying of cancer in two weeks. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I feel like i am slowly sinking. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I havent broke TF at all while this has been going on, though last week I realised I was having a few too many treats, like the sauces you put on your vegies. but other than that I have been doing everything by the book. But the scales are not moving. Last week I lost 200g and this week is looking like nothing. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Do you think that stress can stop you loosing weight?</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:34:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>angie72</dc:creator></item><item><title>Is anyone here?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic547072-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi, i havent been on in a while, and come back, and its like dead !! .. where did everyone go??</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:25:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>rachy19842000</dc:creator></item><item><title>UK Visitor</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic547004-7-1.aspx</link><description>Have a very good friend visiting from the UK.  She is amazed at how good the TF products are especially the shakes.  Says that the similar products there have a chemical taste to them.&lt;br&gt;Just wanted to let everyone know how lucky we are here to have such great products&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:30:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>loosing fast</dc:creator></item><item><title>Miracle Noodles</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic415554-7-1.aspx</link><description>I can't remember who it was a month or two back who drew our attention to Miracle Noodles (made from plant fibre and with zero carbs and zero calories). I know that whoever it was asked the staff and they were going to get back to us. Did that happen? Is there a verdict??</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:42:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Squeek</dc:creator></item><item><title>When we exercise do we burn carbs aswell?? or just calories??</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic546875-7-1.aspx</link><description>I think the subject says it all.. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Hi everyone, its been a while since I was on here, I have put on a little weight, not alot, but I have had the kidney stent in, so have done almost no exercise at all, and have not stuck to the diet because its just all so hard with 3 toddlers and the pain and exhaustion of a kidney stent(apparantly they make you tired, mine has recently)..&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;So its time for me to get my butt into gear and work hard, and i have found Calorie King (AUS) today, and its FANTASTIC for recording all my calories, carbs and fat, and I can set limits for myself etc.. It even has the TF shakes and stuff on there, so its great !!... &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Also wanted to know, how many carbs should we be having a day, What is the maximum, my sister borrowed my TF book when she started it, and now cant find it.. grr.. So if someone could help me get back on track, that would be great.. :)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thanks everyone, its great to be back</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:41:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>rachy19842000</dc:creator></item><item><title>I cured myself :)</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic547079-7-1.aspx</link><description>Today I went to a sleep study assessment.  I've had the appointment since September last year, so a long wait.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;At the time the appointment was made I was snoring VERY LOUDLY every single night, I would start snoring as soon as my eyes were closed, even during watching a video.  My OH had to go and sleep in a separate room and even with a large bathroom and the door of his room closed he could still hear me and was woken up by me frequently.  I used to wake myself up snoring I was that loud.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We have noticed while on the TF program I have stopped snoring.  I decided I would keep the appointment just in case there was something there that they still felt needed looking at.  We ended up talking about the TF program for about half the time I was there, the doctor was impressed with what had happened and said just keep an eye on things but "I think you've cured yourself".&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;While I understand that not all diets are for everyone, I'm so so glad I found this one for me, between my PCOS, gluten intolerance and the sinus/snoring problems I found a way to be healthy that's not hard :D</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:49:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>shapeshifter</dc:creator></item><item><title>Andrea vs Tony</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic547069-7-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;SPAN id=ctl02_ctlSearchResultsPostView_ctlSearchResults_ctl01_ctlPanelBar_lblFullMessage&gt;A member of the Tony Ferguson Program is challenging herself to cook her way through the Tony Ferguson cookbooks and stay motivated while doing the Tony Ferguson program. &lt;P&gt;She is keeping a blog of her efforts as an extra motivator and to keep her mind off the scales!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Follow her progress at &lt;A href="http://andreavstony.wordpress.com/"&gt;http://andreavstony.wordpress.com/&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:58:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Peter - Tony Ferguson</dc:creator></item><item><title>Carbs!!!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic546335-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi everyone, I am new and have a couple of questions and would love some advice.  Firstly, when it says you can have unlimited vegetables, does it really mean unlimited! cause I can eat a fair amount of vegetables, like 600 or so grams! I am worried about the carb content in all those vegies but I need that many to be satisfied.....also, would I get better results if I swapped the fruit for a protein snack, body trim style?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;many thanks&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;:)</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:32:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thegirlfromtassie</dc:creator></item><item><title>Funny compliments</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic543611-7-1.aspx</link><description>Well Now that I have lost close to 10kg ( I weigh in on thursday and it should be close to that according to my sclaes) and I have been recieving compliments on my weight loss regularly.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;just this weekend I went to a wedding and had some people say to me "Oh! I see that you have had your baby, did you have a girl or a boy?".....&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I have never been pregnant or had a baby.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Nice to know that I look like I have had a baby...but no sooo good that I looked pregnant before..lol</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:50:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Lilly_pod</dc:creator></item><item><title>Is it bad for healthy people to take Chromium?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic546449-7-1.aspx</link><description>At the moment I'm taking Chromium and Cinnamon. I read that there's a small link between cancer and chromium piccolate, but that the levels in TF and other supplements aren't enough to produce that effect. I am beginning to doubt there's actually any merit in taking Chromium if you're a healthy person (i.e. not diabetic) because apparently there is nothing solid to support a link between Chromium supplements and surpressing appetite. I'm just worried I may be doing more harm than good by continuing to take these supplements...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Can anyone shed some light on this?</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:13:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Driven</dc:creator></item><item><title>What will happen???</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic546809-7-1.aspx</link><description>I just want to know what happens when my BMI reaches below 40, i'm currently sitting 41.1.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;With the program i am doing 2 shakes and 2 protein per day, will this change?</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:06:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>bigchitychick77</dc:creator></item><item><title>Swapping Dinner and Lunch</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic546656-7-1.aspx</link><description>Is it possible to swap dinner and lunch on the program?  I have to do a couple of late shifts and I wanted to know if I could have my mail meal at lunch and my shake and veggies at night?:unsure:</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:31:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>TrulyNiceGrl</dc:creator></item><item><title>chick peas, kidney beans</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic495669-7-1.aspx</link><description>hi,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;i just wanted to clarify if we can have mixed beans, chickpeas, kidney beans and mung beans. i love mung beans and have it almost 3/4 times a week. my question is , is it alright to consume the above beans, as i have those often, infact everyday in my meals.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;can we have baby corn and yoghurt as well....&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;looking fwd 2 hearing frm some1..&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;cheers!!!</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:02:52 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>bridgette</dc:creator></item><item><title>over night weight gain</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic158343-7-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;DIV class=fhbreadcrumb&gt;&lt;IMG height=15 alt="Omag Icon" hspace=4 src="http://images.oprah.com/images/home/home_omag.gif" width=11 align=left&gt;Can I Gain Weight Overnight? &lt;/DIV&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;!-- body content --&gt;&lt;SPAN class=btext&gt;Dear Dr. Katz:&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;BR&gt;I weigh myself every morning at the exact same time, before I have consumed anything. Some days I'm two to three pounds heavier than the previous day. Is it possible that I can gain this much weight in one day? &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;IMG height=2 src="http://images.oprah.com/images/head_line.gif" width=284&gt; &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;SPAN class=btext&gt;Response:&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;BR&gt;The answer depends entirely on what you mean by weight. Sure, you can fluctuate by two or three pounds from day to day, but not because you've gained or lost that much body fat. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;To gain a pound of fat requires taking in 3,500 to 4,000 calories (and to lose a pound requires a deficit of the same magnitude). The only way you could put on three pounds of fat in one day would be to eat roughly 12,000 more calories than you need, which is usually enough food for an entire week. The pounds that appear and disappear so quickly on the scale are due to factors like water weight, which goes up and down constantly depending on how hydrated you are, and the amount of food in your GI tract at any one time. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;So don't rely on a daily weighing. Focus instead on healthful living, and look to the scale only once a month (once a week if you're trying to lose weight) for the occasional reality check. &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;I&gt;Dr. David L. Katz, M.D.&lt;/I&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;EM&gt;_________________________________________________________________________&lt;/EM&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=282 bgColor=#ffffff border=0&gt;&lt;TBODY&gt;&lt;TR vAlign=top&gt;&lt;TD class=subhead align=middle&gt;YOU Docs: Frequently Asked Questions&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;TR vAlign=top&gt;&lt;TD&gt;&lt;IMG height=3 src="http://images.oprah.com/images/spacer.gif" width=1&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;TR vAlign=top&gt;&lt;TD class=tiny align=middle&gt;Back to &lt;A href="http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/youdocs/youdocs_faqs.jhtml"&gt;&lt;I&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0000ff&gt;The Doctors Are In: FAQs&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/I&gt;&lt;/A&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Return to &lt;A href="http://www.oprah.com/health/yourbody/youdocs/youdocs_faqs_hh.jhtml"&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0000ff&gt;FAQs: Healthy Habits&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;TR vAlign=top&gt;&lt;TD&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0000ff&gt;&lt;IMG height=3 src="http://images.oprah.com/images/spacer.gif" width=1&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;TR vAlign=top&gt;&lt;TD bgColor=#ffcc99&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0000ff&gt;&lt;IMG height=1 src="http://images.oprah.com/images/spacer.gif" width=1&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;TR vAlign=top&gt;&lt;TD&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0000ff&gt;&lt;IMG height=3 src="http://images.oprah.com/images/spacer.gif" width=1&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;TR vAlign=top&gt;&lt;TD bgColor=#ffcc99&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0000ff&gt;&lt;IMG height=1 src="http://images.oprah.com/images/spacer.gif" width=1&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;TR vAlign=top&gt;&lt;TD&gt;&lt;U&gt;&lt;FONT color=#0000ff&gt;&lt;IMG height=3 src="http://images.oprah.com/images/spacer.gif" width=1&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/U&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;TR vAlign=top&gt;&lt;TD class=text&gt;&lt;TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0&gt;&lt;TBODY&gt;&lt;TR vAlign=top&gt;&lt;TD class=text&gt;&lt;B&gt;Q: I have been stuck at the same exact weight for a week now (I go up a pound one day and back down the next day) and I'm not sure why. I'm really frustrated, because I started lifting weights on Monday; I've been walking on all the days and I've really been trying to watch what and how much I'm eating. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions?&lt;/B&gt; &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;A: Do not worry about daily weight when you first start muscle building. You will accumulate water in these newly worked muscles—it takes time to get rid of this new water. So weight gain (or lack of loss) is water that will go away with time. It is the opposite of weight loss when you go on a low-carb diet where you'll get rid of water in your muscles. Water loss in muscles will come back like an unwanted boyfriend when you eat carbs again. So your steady weight now is actually progress.&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;/TD&gt;&lt;/TR&gt;&lt;/TBODY&gt;&lt;/TABLE&gt;&lt;P&gt;_____________________________________________________________________________&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;STRONG&gt;I'm doing everything right. Why have I gained weight?&lt;BR&gt;&lt;/STRONG&gt;Expect to put on five, six or seven pounds of water when you start this program, especially if you've been inactive for a couple of years. Simultaneously, you may be losing fat, and you'll break even, but it's just water weight. It doesn't change the way your clothes fit. It's a slower process this way—there's no doubt about it—but it's the right way. It's the permanent way. Your body has to re-hydrate itself before your metabolic engine can be set up properly. That's the best sign—those four or five pounds—that a person is going to be successful. &lt;BR&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:05:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Froggie</dc:creator></item><item><title>how many calories are we really consuming???</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic172128-7-1.aspx</link><description>i was just wondering...because that is a pretty big difference...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:19:06 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>**D**</dc:creator></item><item><title>Lupin+ Formula in my shakes</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic480489-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi all, after reading an editorial on how lupins can cure T2 diabetes in Diabetic Living magazine earlier this year I checked with my doctor abt using Lupin+ Formula. He said he hadn't heard abt it, but thought if it was in the reputable mag it was worth a go. I've been adding it to my TF shakes for a couple of months now and because it's so fine it mixes in really well. My fasting blood glucose tests have been really favourable and I'm losing weight. Lupins are also know to help beat cravings which helps because I find the small TF meals hard. I'm now looking to find more recipes I can add Lupin Formula because unfortunately the website doesn't list any &lt;A href="http://www.appetiteright.com.au"&gt;appetiteright.com.au&lt;/A&gt;. I've been using it only in shakes and soup so far. Does anyone else use this product? If so what recipes have you found that work? Thanks:)</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:37:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>fresh11</dc:creator></item><item><title>Are we addicted?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic540181-7-1.aspx</link><description>Wondering... random thoughts here....but...&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;There are all kind of detox clinics out there for people suffering from alcohol addiction and drugs etc. is there anywhere for food addicts?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;?</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:52:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sandradeee</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hydrocut Max helps me</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic546379-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi, &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I've been using &lt;STRONG&gt;Hydrocut Max&lt;/STRONG&gt; which is an advanced weight loss calorie buring tablet whilst on the TF program and have foiund it really has helped me. Does anyone use it or any of the other pills on the market (eg. Xenadrine, L-Carnitine, Dyma-Burn)? &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Please let me know. I feel like I'm cheating, but it is great!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;:):kiss:</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:16:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>PrincessDiet</dc:creator></item><item><title>WHAT is wrong with me</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic543595-7-1.aspx</link><description>OMG what is the matter with me...could it be the weather,  could it be because it's Monday????   It has to be something, it couldn't possibly be my lack of will power or lack of trying (note the sarcasm)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For god sake, i only just pledged myself to this program at about 9.30am this morning.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I drop around to my parents house at lunch time and my father just happens to pull a steak pie out of the oven....whoooooosh my mouth was all over it.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I am so disappointed in myself i could cry.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I will keep drinking my water for rest of day and make sure i only have vegies for dinner....will that work?????&lt;br&gt;How can I put today right.&lt;br&gt;I guess i ate about 1/4 of the steak pie.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:26:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>butterfly kisses 1</dc:creator></item><item><title>Helpful Hints</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic526318-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi there, &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I thought I would post a few things I have learnt that are helping me lose weight. So far I am losing a 1kg a week average. I have been on TF for about 6months now but fell off the wagon. Now I am back on stronger than ever. Here are a few things that are helping me on my journey.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Water - At first it was really hard to drink 2 litres of water every day. I bought a 2L bottle and would try to make sure i drank it by the end of each night. However the size of that bottle is HUGE and used to put me off, now i carry a 600ml bottle and everytime it`s empty I refill it! I am now drinking 3L everyday with ease. Also i like to play with different herbal tea flavours, to mix things up.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sleep - If I dont get at least 8 hours of sleep each night, not only am I drained, but I find myself searching for that extra energy in the wrong foods. I crave bread and pasta when i am sleepy, and can only put it down to an energy need. If any of you are the same, perhaps this is why.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Snacks - In between breaky lunch and dinner i do find myself searching the cubourds for something to snack on. And so my tastiest snack is grilled veggies. Also helps to boost the intake we need. My favourite veggies are brocolli and cauliflower, which can get very boring. So I steam them so they are cooked but still crunchy, and then sprinkle them with herbs, my favourites at the moment are cracked pepper and garlic, or garlic and cayene pepper, toss the veggies in the mix and then put under the grill until they are crispy. A very tasty snack and you can experiment with all kinds of flavours!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I also seem to be eating a pack of jelly  night ! I like to put fruit in the bottom of the bowl first to make it interesting.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Exercise - I have a cross trainer and a weight bench. I was using both on alternitive days, however my weightloss slowed completly even though I was eating an extra serve of fruit etc. Now i walk at a normal pace around my neighbourhood for 30mins every day and I am losing 1 - 1.5kgs a week.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This forum - I used to browse the forums but not take much interest. Now I am on everyday and I learn so much from everybody. An extremley useful and enjoyable outlet!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;These are the things I have learnt so far on my TF journey. I hope maybe they can help any newbies that are still finding their feet on the program ;)&lt;br&gt;I will update more as I discover more :)  7kgs down - 10kg to go !!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Laura x :cool:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;PS; TOILET ROLLS!! haha, i have to buy bulk loo rolls now im drinking so much water. Also I have been told to drink cold water as the body absorbes it better ! x</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:26:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sxclaura</dc:creator></item><item><title>Do you want to be a Size or a Weight?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic545888-7-1.aspx</link><description>I was just chatting to a friend about weight etc. and how she desperately wants to be under 60kgs.  She has no idea what that will look like because she's never been that weight in her adult life but it is her goal and she likes the number because it's what the chart says she should be.  It hugely amuses her that I have no dream of such a number and that all I really want to do is work into a 'normal' store.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;In NZ all stores go up to a size 16 and a huge percentage do up to an 18 so I'm absolutely fine with being a 16/18 - when I get there.  My goal isn't really a number, it's a dress size.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;What about everyone else, are you aiming for a specific look/size or just going by the numbers.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;?</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:09:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sandradeee</dc:creator></item><item><title>Well I did it !!!!!!!!</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic542369-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi there..&lt;br&gt; Went and saw  the girls at TF.&lt;br&gt; Weigh in cried,:crying: I was so embarrass Like the people on biggest loser..&lt;br&gt;But  I am now all loaded up with my supply's.;) &lt;br&gt;Plus cleaned out the frig and cupboard..:D &lt;br&gt;And whent shopping with my allowed food list:Wow:&lt;br&gt;Had my first shake, chocolate and loved it :w00t:&lt;br&gt;I feel good..This is the first day to my new life.:P&lt;br&gt;Here I go woo hoo...:)</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:58:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Slim-beth</dc:creator></item><item><title>Fun inspirational video</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic544952-7-1.aspx</link><description>I just came across this and one bit in particular made me laugh - looked just like me!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;&lt;A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThBsTGBRUNU"&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThBsTGBRUNU&lt;/A&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Yeah, it was the first walk from the scales :D  Other days I just grin widely - no exuberant dance.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:02:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Skinny May</dc:creator></item><item><title>Goal weight for those who are 1.65m???</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic544801-7-1.aspx</link><description>I'm just wondering, who out there is the same height as me (165cm) and what have you set your goal weight as? I originally had mine set at 70kg.....as of yesterday, I asked my consultant to amend it to 65kg.  If you are a similar height, what have you set your goal weight as?</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:40:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>wannabenormal</dc:creator></item><item><title>Im scared</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic544899-7-1.aspx</link><description>What happens if this thursday, my weigh in comes out even or over?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Im freaking out about it im scared i wont be loosing any weight at all and i am stick to this program harder than anything i have done in my life. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Im not looking forward to thursday at all.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:43:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>keight</dc:creator></item><item><title>Mineral Deficiency?</title><link>http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic546029-7-1.aspx</link><description>Hi&lt;BR&gt;I have been on TF for 5 days now (love it!) but I have started getting small fissure-like sores on the corners of my mouth. &lt;BR&gt;Has that happened to anyone else?</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:54:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>suzannegm</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>