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Has anyone who has shed a considerable amount of weight changed shoe size??

jacstr — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:46:01 GMT

I'm curious to know if anyone has changed shoe size from loosing a large amount of weight.

When I was in my 20's I was a size 9. but now 2 kids later & 40+ kilos extra i'm a size 11. Not sure if it is the weight or the kids....lol

If anyone has experienced this I would love to hear from you.

Thanks:D

Centimetres vs Kilos

ready to roll — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:01:20 GMT

Just wondering if there are any people out there, finding it easier to lose centimetres rather than kilos/grams. So far this time round I am slowly eating away centimetres but not the weight. A little frustrating but good to know the weight is changing shape I guess.:cool:

Telling people your on TF

JoJelly — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:13:08 GMT

I haven't been telling anyone that I've been on TF. Not sure whether its due to embaressment or whether I just was thinking that I would fail at this like every other diet I've tried so I didn't want to look a fool. Now I've lost 15kg obviously everyone is starting to notice at work so when I walked into the room and someone announced 'You look so good what are you doing to lose all the weight?' and the room went deathly quiet I announced that I was on TF!!! Think I shocked myself more than them!

Anyway I'm really glad I have now!! Its been much easier this week not having to hide my shakes or bars and not eating them in front of people. Also people have stopped asking me if I want cakes and treats etc. They just say 'You want any of this will you!' I feel much more relaxed about it and eveyone is genuinely happy for me! And hopefully now everyone knows it might encourage me to stick with it!

No idea what I was so worried about!!

Jo x

Does the weather affect your commitment to the program??

QBN GIRLS — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:04:51 GMT

hey guys, was just wondering if any of you find it difficult to do the program on cold and rainy days??? and how come?

I personally find it really hard especially on a day like today when it is cold and cloudy!!

do you have any tips of how i can be motivated?

p.s i know i posted this in the off topic section but though it would be better here!:D

a simple question....

roseylee — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:45:07 GMT

Was wondering..do I have to eat 2 serves of fruit a day? Is it a must?

cause i have not been having it as im not struggling during the day at all...but was wondering if i HAVE to eat it or is there just in case we are hungry?

thanks
xxxx

Veggie Patties

Danielle:) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:25:26 GMT

Are the veggie patties unlimited?

Im going to make some and i was just wondering if they are unlimited or if we can only have a certain ammount per day???? :hehe:

Why did I put on weight???

lici19 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:53:54 GMT

Hi,

I had my week 8 weigh-in this morning and somehow I managed to put on 0.1kg. I haven't lost any cm's either. I have no idea how this has happened as I stuck to the program to the letter. This is also the first week that I haven't had any wine. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to kick-start the weight loss again as I am very disappointed.

I've been drinking about 3 litres of water a day and I have been doing this every week since I started TF 8 weeks ago so it is not lack of water. Also, it is week 2 of my menstrual cycle so it unlikely to be fluid retention.

PROGRESS

sandradeee — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:16:44 GMT

Just thought I'd open up a thread for those on Progress to gas bag and support each other.

.... hmmm, might even look into it myself.

What exactly is Progress?

Is there a group anywhere for people on Progress?

Nofluba — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:09:56 GMT

Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows of a thread or group that have people that are on Progress? I have just started & wouldnt mind a bit of guidance.

Thanks

Confused about home made soup

Moggy — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:56:00 GMT

Hi everyone,
Quick question regarding home made soup. I make a big batch of soup each week consisting of stock, cauliflower, broccoli, leek and mushrooms. I was under the impression that I could have this as unlimited amount as it contained no protein. My consultant on monday said it was satisfactory as a meal replacement. Is someone able to clarify this for me!
Thanks!

Knuckles, I haz dem.

Download — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:29:25 GMT

Has anyone else noticed that once you've lost a decent amount of weight that your knuckles stand out more? I knew that I'd lost weight from my fingers, that much was obvious because my rings don't fit anymore. But I just looked at my hands and my knuckles stick out a mile now.
My hips are bonier, I can't sit on hard surfaces because it hurts my behind and my bones are sticking out in places that they never used to. This is all a rather weird experience!

Confused on what to eat !!!

Mee — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:02:00 GMT

Hi there,

I just started tony ferguson program like 2 days and im a little confused what i can have to eat besides my shakes and fruit, during the day, Im in fat burning mode so i guess im just a little confused on what i can have ??

How frustrating is this?

SueH — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:48:42 GMT

After 7 months on TF I have managed to loose 22.5kg which is great. I was really frustrated though when I went to buy some new clothes to find I had only dropped one size. How do people who loose 6 kg manage to drop 3 sizes or more? The funny thing is that I do obviously look much slimmer so once again I guess it comes down to clothes sizes only being another number.

Cheers all best for the week ahead

food intake... or lack of

beth899 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:55:21 GMT

So my friend is on the shakes and she says she has a piece of toast for breakfast, shake for lunch and dinner...
Nothing else in between! no salad nothing... she also said the toast is rare too she usually goes without until her lunch shake...
This is apparently in her mind going to make her loose weight faster!?

I dont know how she is not hungry or lethargic... she exercises and works a very physical job...

Is missing out on her salad and vegies going to hurt her weight loss at all?
I know she takes fibre but no multi so do they shakes have enuf good stuff in them to get her by?

I know dumb question but i thought id see what ya'll say about it!

Cycling Diet/Exercise Opinions.

BigSteve — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:22:44 GMT

Hey all, after quite a bit of researching on how the body works, and how different diets worked (Most of which are often debated and controversial) I have tried to formulate my own Diet plan based on a mix of diet strategies.

What I've been trying to do is mon-friday keep my calories very low. (800 or less) using meal replacement shakes and Avoiding Carbs/Sugar etc. And exercising Every morning, 1 break each week (1 day Rowing machine and leg work outs, next day upper body free weights and abs)
On the weekend trying to boost Carbs and Calorie intake With Starchy vegies and Chicken/Tuna. I have heard of this technique to put the body into a muscle building heaven (Carb cycling) so I increase the intensity of my work outs.

What I'm not sure of is how this is effecting my ketosis state, and if it could be tweaked.
My starting Weight about 3 - 4 weeks ago was about 136-137 kg, I am now around 126 kg with a bit of extra muscle

Is there a more efficient way of Keeping my muscle growth, and losing weight at the same time? I am not sure how an extra protein shake or supplement around work outs would effect the VLCD plan (ketosis)
I am 6'4", and with my frame I think I'll only get to 110 kg. Hoping to do that in the next 2 months.

Thanks for any opinions or advice in advance

Why did you do it????

Wooby — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:05:03 GMT

Hi everyone

For years we watch our weight go up and up until finally one day something happens that makes us decide to do something about it.

What was the thing that made you change your lifestyle.

I sing in a band and at the mid year Country Music Festival in Tamworth, I was asked to participate in a Pie Eating Contest for charity. I was happy to do it as I thought we would all have to stand up there at once and see who was the quickest but NO!!!!!!!! They got us all to do it individually. I didn't know but someone videoed it and put it on Youtube . I was mortified !!!!!! That was enough to tip me over the edge and never want to be seen like that again.

To check it out click on this link: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=DyVSc5Fi62M I'm the big one in black about halfway through (4:31). Yikes.

25 weeks, 36.5kgs later and 31cms off my waist proves that embarrassment is definately a trigger to lose weight.

I look forward to hearing your stories.

Keep smiling :D

having more than 120g of protein?

aussie20 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:17:55 GMT

Hi!

Im wondering why our protein is limited to 120g?:hehe:

should i replace all my meals with shakes today?

mum2 Jemaine — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:14:07 GMT

I spent all day yesterday at the hospital with my nephew and ate well all day, except when I had dinner. We were left with no option but a rice dish. I didn't enjoy it either which I am really bummed about. :ermm:

Anyhow I was wondering if today I only had my shakes and no fruit, would that counter act my meal last night?

just wondering ?

**salstar** — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:35:11 GMT

hi :) was just wondering how much you have lost and how long it has taken ?

Simply fibre & spotting between periods

Caz3000 — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:57:28 GMT

I've been on the program for about 3 weeks now, and for the last two weeks have had light pinkish-brownish spotting. I am between periods and this is unusual for me.

The SImply Fibre contains a herb called red clover. Apparently, red clover has estrogen-like effects and a recognised side effect is spotting. One website says to report unexplained vaginal bleeding while taking red clover to your doctor, because it may be a sign of endometrial hyperplasia (overgrowth of the lining of the uterus).

Does anyone else have this problem? And does anyone know what the risks are?

I'm thinking I might mix up my own thing of psyllium & slippery elm so that it is red clover free.

Cheers,
Caz

I am human

madzy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:43:52 GMT

I had the most FANTASTIC day at the cup yesterday!! it was great BUT i made some very stupid food choices!!!!!(and drink choices)

I am SOOOOO BUMMED at my self I was doing so well and hadn't strayed at all grrraaahh and then I had to add extra chicken to my dinner 2night as I was starving!

and now I am off to the OAKS 2moro and scared i am going to do the same thing!

Please tell me if there is anything I can do to reduce the effect of my weight loss... I weigh in on friday normally but am thinking I will push it back to sat!

also on a few diff notes I often feel way too full after the shakes now what would the effect be if I tipped out a 3rd of them would it boost weightloss??

Thanks

Ke wut? Oh...Ketosis

Mairwyn — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:29:13 GMT

Hey Everyone,

I know I don't post very often, but I have been reading here a lot on Ketosis but my head is NOT processing the information at all. I don't know why. I don't understand when someone is in it, out of it...what you do to be in it or out of it.

Ok, so please.....pretend like I am 5 years old and explain it to me. What it does, when you are in it. What puts you into it or out of it. Do I need to be in it or out of it. Dear Lord you would think I would know by now, but seriously...all the information is just not computing at all and I need to understand it LOL

Over to the experts.....please pretty please :)

secret weight loss?

beth899 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:25:36 GMT

I have only told my closest peeps (mum, boyfriend and bestfriend) that i am on TF...

I sort of feel dumb keeping it a secret and making up dumb reasons why i am eating garden salad for lunch (instead of the usual carby food)
but i dont want any attention... i never talk about my weight with people and i have never complained about being a chunky butt...
but i know as soon as its out that im trying to loose weight i will have to hear everyones comments or opinions about the subject and frankly i dont want to hear it...

Is anyone else keeping this a secret too?

I guess also if i dont tell anyone and i stuff this up then no-one is going to judge me....

JUST FOR FUN

sandradeee — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:24:39 GMT

Another thread got me thinking of silly thread.

My friend, who's not overweight, can fluctuate a whole kg after she's urinated.

I'm only about 400gm :O)

pill troubles

msaki — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:26:50 GMT

Hi all.
Just wanted to know if you know or suspect something. Tried a few diets and i really was interested in Atkins Nutritional approach. He has a chaptor on medication and how it affects us. Was wanting to know if by taking the pill affects weightloss?? Or by being on any medication affects weightloss? Is anyone finding difficulties losing weight while on the pill?
Any thoughts? queries?
Thanks in advance!

Weightloss Chart

*kazza* — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 07:03:28 GMT

Weightloss chart for those of you that are interested.

20 kilos or less

Sweet Loretta — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:06:00 GMT

Hey,

I've only been on TF for a week, and I've been floating around the forums for a week longer than that. I was wondering, though, whether there's any interest in having a thread for those who, from their starting weight to their goal weight, have got about 20 kilos or less to lose? I've noticed that a lot of posters are doing a great job at losing 50 kilos or more, but I thought that those with less to lose might enjoy sharing tips and experiences?

Would anyone be interested?

Cheers :P

Are you trying hard to lose weight and doing IVF or trying to get pregnant?

cazjippo — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:37:57 GMT

I have done TF before and lost 26kg and put it all back on plus more, I have been doing IVF for nearly 5 years, and suffer with side effects from all the hormones, weight gain, mood swings, depression etc, I would love to talk to anyone who also might be doing IVF or trying to get pregnant who is struggling or getting on top of losing weight, I do have 2 gorgeous children to a previous marriage, my new husband and I would love to have a child together, unfortunately I suffer from endometriosis and I only have 1 ovary, I am nearly 39, so the odds are stacked against me, anyway I would love to hear from anybody out there that can relate to my story at all........
Cheers Caz :)

Emotional Exhaustion and Struggling to Stick to the program

Krystina02 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:54:01 GMT

hi guys

i was hoping for some support today... im going through some really hard times at the moment and find myself unbearably exhausted all the time...which i have been told is due to stress and emotional exhuastion... i've had to resign from my job (not a bad thing at all) but i still have 4.5 weeks left to go before i can get some proper rest.. but i am struggling so much to stick to the program on these days when i am so so tired.

i was going so well up until saturday (6kgs loss) but i went out for a few drinks to unwind with my girlfriends and it just de-railed me completely sat night, sun, mon, tues, wed and now its thursday and im really struggling to stay on board... i havent gone wayward yet but im so tired im just dying for carbs and sweets... i just dont know what to do but i know i dont want to give up

hellppppppppppppppp :((

Carb Loading

nikkimaloo — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:41:05 GMT

I might be a bit niave, but I have seen a few people mention 'carb loading' -- can someone enlighten me as to what this exactly is and why someone would do it?

I know what it sounds like, and it doesn't sound like a very good thing to be doing, so maybe I've got it wrong?

How much wieght is good for 1 week

Rainie — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:29:32 GMT

I started again three weeks ago this will be my second attempt. So far I ve lost 2KG I workout on the Cardio twister 4-5 times a week doing 30 minutes is this enough or should I increase the work out and if I do will I burn more or will I gain more :)

Are you addicted...

ethereal — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:10:36 GMT

I can't help myself...as soon as I get up and after I've emptied the bladder (coz that could add a whole 300gms :D) I find myself on them.

I think I am setting myself up for disappointment as I try to calculate how much I will lose by the time "offical wiegh in" comes around.

Anyone else have this problem? Or can you restrain and wait.

What other diets have you tried?

Download — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:05:03 GMT

I'm just curious because TF is the only dieting program I've ever tried. I'm doing a 7 day detox right now with the aim of going back to TF once I'm done.

But there are so many diets I've heard of (weight watchers, lite n easy, sure slim) blah blah blah... The list goes on forever! And really I'm just curious because I'm guessing that there are quite a few people who've been on different diets before settling for TF. So what have you been on, and did it work for you or did it do nothing?

And how much money have you spent on wasted diets/exercise programs? For example I think over the years I've spent about $500 on gym memberships and exercise equipment solely with the goal of loosing weight and NONE of it made a difference! I know have a $3000 treadmill which I was using every day like a fiend until I found out that it was stalling my weightloss.
Now I'm waiting until I get to 80kg to start again and only doing a light walk for 20 minutes or so every couple of days until then.

I've probably spent about $700 on dieting pills and potions as well, hoping to magically loose weight with no effort. Ha! Like they ever work. Even Duromine didn't work for long for me because my body adapted and it stopped working for me lol. But I'm curious, and I guess I just want to know whether other people get suckered as easily as I was at times, or whether it's just me rofl.

Why am I not Losing Weight

WoodyB — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:57:33 GMT

WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT?

Following are a few points that may help you understand why you may not have lost weight at your last weigh in

* Not drinking at least 2 litres of water

* Having bread, rice, pasta, crackers, breakfast cereals

* Having fruit juice

* Having alcohol

* Mixing shakes with milk rather than water

* Having dairy products eg. milk, yoghurt etc

* Having more than 2 fruits per day, fruits not on the allowed list or larger servings

* Certain medications

* Having mainly or too many carrots as your veggie requirement

* Having potatoes, pumpkin, peas or corn

* Eating nuts or seeds

* Havings honey or sugar in tea/decaffeinated coffee/shakes

* Having chickpeas, kidney or cannelloni beans

* Consuming too much dressing, sauces, mayo, gravies etc or those with greater than 5g carbs/100g

* Having baked beans

* Too many treat options or having them too often

* Having regular coffee rather than decaff or having more than 3 cups of normal tea per day

* Having lots of tea/decaff coffee with milk so that total milk intake is high

* Having normal soft drinks rather than having diet and caffeine free versions

* Having powdered soups available from supermarket

* Having regular jelly instead of diet jelly

* Skipping meals

* Exercising? - If you exercise a lot, this can increase muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat - so you may have lost fat but built muscle, which makes you appear heavier on the scales but you should find that your clothes will feel loser as you go along!!!

I hope this helps you guys better understand some of the things that will impact on the amount of weight you lose at the end of each week.

Kind regards,

Tony Ferguson Staff

Interesting Article in The Age on Trans Fats

nikkimaloo — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:54:07 GMT

Hi all,

Worth a read -- definitely has me thinking twice about picking up a muffin or a donut at the 7-11. Just make sure you ignore the banana bread recipe at the bottom ;)

http://blogs.theage.com.au/lifestyle/chewonthis/archives/2009/10/_we_all_know_th.html

When did you first start noticing?

Vixxsin ~ Take 2 ~ — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:52:53 GMT

Hi all

I am just into a week and a half of my TF plan and was wondering when did you notice a change in your body? How many kilos?

I know that I wont notice a change overnight, but today I am feeling a little depressed because for me I feel like im getting a more prominent double chin and I dont know if its mental or if its because I am noticing my body more than before or if I am putting on weight instead?

Count Down to First Weigh In .

bellalou — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:55:38 GMT

So, i have been reading the other posts and think i should kick my water intake up a bit. I do drink 2 L of water a day, but am think of making it 3L. Yesterday was my third day on the program and in the arvo i felt terrible. I had such a headache and was not good at all. I nearly caved in. But i didn't!!!!!! :D :D I tend to get hungry in the arvo after i come home from work and want something just to nibble on. Any ideas????

Starting Weight: 76.4 kgs (Oh no)

Week One:

All the single ladies!

Miss Blue — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:43:42 GMT

All the single ladies, would love to hear from you as to how you manage to stay disciplined when there is no one around to stop you from balancing the ice cream tub on your boobs or to remove your face from a container full of fried rice?

I'm single, live on my own and, pre-Captain Fergs, was on first name basis with the owner of my local Chinese restaurant. I find if I start to think about dinner at about 4pm and imagine enjoying the Notatoes and Easy Meal I'll have later on, I'm more likely to prepare that when I get home.

I'd love to hear your tips and tricks!

Miss Blue xx

YAY.. im over the half way hump !!

rachy19842000 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:36:05 GMT

A big YAY to me, im now over the half way hump, and have lost over 30kgs now!!.. WOW.. it is alot, I have done it in 4 and a half months.. I tried to carry 30kgs up the stairs here at home yesterday, and I just couldnt physically do it.. How did I do that everyday before I decided to change my life.. I dont know..

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Have to Keep Looking Forward

Cookycaz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:41:46 GMT

I was rather disappointed this week to have put on 100g. Looking back at the week I can only be glad that I didn't put on more. Had friends over for dinner on Sunday evening and had roast & lemon meringue pie. They also came loaded with wine & after dinner snacks. Had a bad day on Thursday and ate a whole block of chocolate. Not a good sign.

Jumped back "on the wagon" on Monday and have been fine since.

I was just looking at my TF card and what weight I've lost. I'm up to 12.9 kg lost now and have 14.2 to go. Nearly 1/2 way. I know it seems like forever (started again seriously at the end of April) and I've been disappointed many many times but have to keep looking at where I'm going not what the week has done.

I'm usually more disciplined that last week but our youngest child (14) has been cutting herself & has been seeing a school counsellor and I've taken her to the local GP who suggested she also needs to see a psychologist so that's next on the list. It's all so much harder when you just can't be bothered with anything much. Her sense of reality is so much different from what is really going on that it's hard not to be scared & frightened & really messed up yourself.

Anyway - I've unloaded.

Caz