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How much rhubarb equals one fruit serve

montessoriquiltr — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:43:29 GMT

Hi I cannot find a mention of rhubarb in the booklet, but have been advised that rhubarb on 3/4 cup cooked oatmeal in the morning is an acceptable maintenance breakfast. Is this so? If so how much? The suggestion was given as I was looking for dietary ways to fight constipation, as a variation to taking TF fibre and prunes all the time. I have had a constant problem while on TF , although I do drink the 2 litres of water , 2 fruits and eat salads once or twice each day. If it is allowed, can you suggest the best way to prepare it.thanksMontessori Quilter

Black Soy Beans

Vixxsin ~ Take 2 ~ — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:55:57 GMT

HiI came across a tin of Black Soy Beans in my cupboard...and whilst an Australian Nutrition label had been placed over the original I managed to find it on the internet.http://www.edenfoods.com/store/images/products/nlea/103050.gifThe australian label seems to have deducted the dietry fibre from the total carbohydrate quantity...thus making the carbs per serve at 1g net carbsWhen I did Atkins diet we were advised to deduct the dietry fibre from the carb total and that gave us net usable carbs.Can you please advise what system you use to determine carb total??Also the GI Index level for Black Soy Beans is only 19......and the carbohydrate level very low....are these allowed on the diet???Thank you for your time.

waterfords natural mineral water - are they allowed

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:48:42 GMT

hican you tell me if we are allowed waterfords natural mineral water - lemon lime & bitters and lemon lime & orange in particular pleasenutritional information servings per pac - 5, serving size 250mlaverage quanity per serve %di per serve per 100mlenergy 25kj 0.3% 10kjprotien 0g 0% 0gfat - total 0g 0% 0g-saturated 0g 0% 0gcarbohydrate 1.5g 0.5% 0.6g-sugars 1.5g 2% 0.6gsodium 25mg 1% 10mg

TF in Geelong

kezzym — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:24:12 GMT

The Terry White Chemist in Geelong has now closed and the nearest centre in about an hour away. I know of many many people in the area on the program.. Please give us back somewhere to go and get our shakes and extras... I realise the closure of the chemist is out of the programs hands but it gets very very expensive when yo have to pay postage each time!Any feedback would be great!

NEW TF BOOKLET

bomber — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:29:23 GMT

Is it possible to get an updated TF booklet for free seeing as the lifetime registration fee has been paid a few years ago? I think it's a fairly reasonable request seeing as I'm purchasing shakes and other TF products on a regular basis.

ARE 2 EGG WHITES COUNTED AS A PROTEIN SERVE?

EMILOU — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:42 GMT

I'M TRYING TO MAKE A VEGGIE SLICE/PATTIES THAT I CAN HAVE A LUNCH AND THEN MY SHAKE FOR AFTERNONN TEA BUT I DON;T WANT TO USE UP MY PROTEIN SERVE. CAN I USE EGG WHITES TO HOLD THE VEGGIES TOGETHER OR ARE THEY COUNTED AS PROTEIN??

Kraft Deli Spreads - capsicum & chilli

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:37:38 GMT

Hiim just wondering if we are allowed to have deli spreads while doing tf? I only use like a dash when i am cooking) The front of the bottle says energy 148 kj or di 2% (whatever that is)The back of the bottle saysvegetable based spread, ingredients:capsicum 50%, tomato, onion, water, sugar, vegetable oil (antixidant 320), vinegar, chilli (3.5%) garlic, salt, modified starch (tapicoa (1442), spice, natural colour (paprika), vegetable gum (415) preservative (200), food acid (330)Nutritional Informationservings per package: 9 service size 25g ave qty per serve %di per serve ave qty per 100g energy 148kg 2% 591kgprotien less then 1g 1% 1.7gfat - total 1.7g 2% 7.0g- saturated less then 1g 1% less then 1gcarbohydrate 4.1g 1% 16.6g- sugars 3.0g 3% 12.2gsoduim 198mg 9% 794mg

Atkins Day Break Bar

kezzym — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:56:22 GMT

Hi There...Back on the program now after having my bubs with a long way to go...bugger hey..Anyway found these bars in my super market and thought i would ask if they are allowed.They are Atkins Day Break Strawberry Crisp bars 35g. Info is'(per serve first, then per 100g)Energy 623 kj - 1685 kjProtein 11g - 29gFat total 8.3g - 22g - saturatred 3.1g - 8.4gCarbs 3.1g - 8.4gDietry Fibre 4.6g - 13gSodium 99mg - 268mgI am thinking obviously only half a bar or a portion like for other treats replacing fruit!No biggie if not, they are just really nice and better than the sugar free choc!Thanks, glad to be back in TF land..Kerryn

Freezing of foods

beestar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:44:38 GMT

Is the cauliflower rice and notatoes suitable to freeze? And wot about the cauli rice mix for sushi is that suitable to freeze?Is there any foods from the cookbook that are suitable to freeze?Would be a great help as i do FIFO and the food here is crap and unhealthy espesh the main meals.Bee

TF Shakers - Do they contain BPA's??

Vixxsin ~ Take 2 ~ — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:58:34 GMT

HiI am just wondering if you could tell me if the tony ferguson shakers contain the polycarbonate plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA)??? I brought up a thread here awhile back http://forum.tonyferguson.com/Topic500597-18-1.aspx and am now concerned that it may be in the shaker bottles.Could you please advise what the shakers are made from and any other additional information you may have on the manufacturing of these bottles.Thank you

Cooking with wine

Tasha_78 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:06:46 GMT

I have searched and searched for an answer but cannot find one! Does anyone know if we are allowed to use a splash of wine in our cooking?? Cheers

homemade greek low fat yoghurt

fearless — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:53:25 GMT

Is homemade greek low fat yoghurt allowed on the diet

Are Prunes allowed?

CountrygirlWA — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:31:11 GMT

Hi there,Despite taking the fibre 3 times a day, drinking over 3L of water and eating loads of vegies I still get constipated on the program :( Am I allowed to have prunes, and if so, how many?Thanks very much :D

RE PRoduct

pipper18 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:24:02 GMT

Good MorningI have spoke by phone to a consultant yesterday re this productAnd i asked if she could forward it onto Angela TFThank you for taking my call ,and if Angela can reply backto me with information on this product please I would just like to know if i am getting enough Calories and protein each day Thank you again for discussing this program with me yesterday Regards C Taylor

Protein sizes

sarze2591 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:39:10 GMT

I am confused about whether I am supposed to eat 120g of protein or palm sized protein. Cause I have a 120g eye fillet steak (raw) in the fridge but it is definitely bigger than my palm! I have small hands :(Or is it palm sized when cooked? Or is palm sized just a rough indication but in my case the 120g is ok despite the small hands :D?

very tired and drained

kimmy3820 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:45:31 GMT

I was wondering if TF staff could tell me if its normal to feel so tired and drained.. its week 4,5 i am feeling i need extra protein and salt..i am craving peanuts which is both salty and fatty. Yesterday i had extra protein and the nuts as id been needing it for days.. is it due to my cycle? or is it that my body is struggling with the diet? I also feel very blazay and am forgetting little things.

Advice for vegetarians

Tarkel — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:39:29 GMT

I am a vegetarian on the program and I am concerned I am not getting enough protein. Aside from the couple of eggs a week I am not sure what other protein I can have. Can you offer any suggestions?

Splitting up treats ok?

sarze2591 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:50:05 GMT

Hi,just wondering if we can split up our two treats per week to make them go further? As in have half a wrap with my soup on two days rather than a full wrap on one day, or half a chocette bar on two days instead of a full one on one day?ThanksAlso when starting out the program how much damage would I be doing if I had any extra treats? I only ask cause I am a massive overeater and would rather have a treat a day and stick to the program than find it all completely un-doable and fall off the wagon...I would obviously work on cutting them down to 2 a week asap, just thinking a chocette a day or a wrap a day for the first week may help me settle into it if you know what I mean?

tasteless coconut cooking oil - a sip of paradise brand

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:29:51 GMT

HiI just thought i had better ask, i dont like the taste of any oils/margerines etc, so i use a sip of paradise brand certified organic tasteless coconut cooking oil (info can be found here http://www.sysm.com.au/bio-medics.Coconut_oil.ews ) .Is this ok to take on while on tf shakes (i use a tiny bit while i am cooking).Nutritional information on my bottle is 70 x 10ml servings (700ml bottle)Quantities per each 10ml servingenergy 342kj (82 cal)protein < (less then) 1gfat - total 9.2g-saturated (medium chain) 8.4g-monosaturated <(less then) 1g- polyunsaturated < (less then) 1gcarbohydrate, total <(less then) 1gsugars < (less then) 1gIts able to be used in place of butter/marg or for oil in cooking

Lactose Intolerance - Can I use Lacteeze drops in my milk based shakes/soups to break down the lactose?

chrismac — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:48:49 GMT

I thought I would make my shake up the night before and put it in the fridge in a sealed bottle and it will have broken down the lactose by the morning for the next day.I only like the Soy Chocolate shake so I'm going to get pretty bored drinking that alone for the next 6 months on the programme.What do you think?Chris

How come we can only have 1 small mango or 1/2 med mango?

DianneH87 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:21:45 GMT

[[b]size=4][font=Tahoma]HiI was wondering why we are only allowed to have 1 small mangoe or 1/2 med mangoe for our fruit servings? I love mangoes, find it hard to resist only eating half lol.Thanks,[/font][/size][/b]

Spring Magazine

the_jem — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:04:14 GMT

Mine STILL hasn't arrived. Have rung twice, been told 'IT'S BEEN POSTED!!'Well obviously mine hasn't, but does anybody care???? The last woman said she would get someone to call me, still hasn't happended. Really not in the mood to have to chase something like this, I have ENOUGH to deal with!! This is supposed to be a helping motivational tool and mine hasn't even arrived and it will be summer soon!!!

Drinking wine?

CairnsMum — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:33:52 GMT

Hi - Just a quick question, I have a party to go to on Saturday night and I want to have a few drinks. I haven't had any treats this week, but what else can I do to keep my calories down? Should I have smaller meals the day before and after? I don't normally drink and I don't often get the chance to go out, so I am really looking forward to it! - but I don't want to blow my weigh-in next week...

Dr Timms Success

pipper18 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:10:45 GMT

Good Morning My Question is about A program called Dr Tim's SuccessHave you heard of this program a all, and is it similar to Tony FergusonRegards C Taylor

xenical

Melinda_jones_82 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:26:42 GMT

i was just wondering if the tony ferguson diet can be used in conjuction with the weight loss pill Xenical

Outside the box suggestion

Drongo — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:45:46 GMT

Just a suggestion for the TF guys, and I'm interested in other peoples opinions of it here also.

I'm noticing more and more that my kids are asking to have one of my shakes for breakfast, rather than have cereal, toast or nothing. I hate the thought of ripping open 3 packets in the morning though, seems like such a waste of packaging.

Have TF ever considered supplying shakes in a tin, like the old Quik or Milo tins.

I'm guessing each one could hold 10-20 serves and you could have a special spoon so you remove the right amount each time.

Maybe theres reasons against this, but I can't think of any at the moment.

BTW, my kids don't need to lose weight etc, but with whats in the shakes it seems like a reasonable thing for them to have for breakfast if they want to.

cheers

Lecithin Granules

TabbyC — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:02:37 GMT

Hi I just started on the Tony Ferguson Programme and was wondering if it is ok to have lecithin granules. I read that they can help with weight loss and I would like to try it out mixed in with the shakes. Any help would be appreciated!Thanks

Corn

~~Mountain-Maiden~~ — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:46:24 GMT

HiI know that corn is limited, but does this apply to both baby corn as well as corn kernals

Started programme today - veggie query

wendyc — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:58:58 GMT

HiHave just started TF today, after picking up my starter pack last week, I'm a Vegetarian so have gone and brought cottage cheese, veggie sausage and love salad and veggies as well but I can't eat the 'Jelly' as it has Gelatine in and none of the pre packed meals are veggie, any other ideas for meAm new to forum as well, so sorry if answer here on forum but there is sooooooooooo much to read!!:)

What do i do when i cant afford my shakes for the week?

NurseNashy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:19:21 GMT

Hi, I was wondering what do i eat/drink for the week if i cant afford any shakes? I am currently on the one shake a day program.

Spaghetti Squash

Jenny_fer — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:18:09 GMT

Hi:)Could you please tell me if spaghetti squash is ok on the program?... and if so, would it be unlimited?Thank youJen

Can I use protein pwders to gain muscle?

maddysmum — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:08:59 GMT

Hi there, I am on maintenace, and doing weight training with a personal trainer and home bound weight exercises. I have received some info about protein powders to gain muscle mass and was wondering if it is ok to have these whilst on maintenance and not gain weight.I am looking at the max's brand. Here is some information for you , if you could pplease take a look for me I would appreciate it.http://www.a1supplements.com.au/category.aspx?id=22Was wondering what your thought were please?thanks a lot

Pomergranate :D

Dianasaur :) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:27:17 GMT

are we allowed to have pomergranate as a serving of fruit?i hope so, its my favouritethanks

A question about the new TF desserts.

maddysmum — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:35:03 GMT

HiI follwed the directions on the packet and stired to get all lumps out for 1-3 minutes. It was good to go, so I microwaved for 1 minute and I got heaps of lumps in the bottom of the bowl. I made 2 toffee desserts and both turned out that way, the toffee was stuck and no matter how much I stired it, the lumps were stuck in the dessert, kin of like toffee pieces. I thought it was something I did, so I got rid of them (what a waste) then I made a chocolate ome the same way.The chocolate one was the same. [b]Whats wrong with them? Am I doing something wrong/?or are they supposed to be like that?[/b]

upset stomach

trudles — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:28 GMT

Hi there I Just started TF yesterday but I suffered all day with a upset stomach plenty of wind, is this a common problem

New TF desserts

Daffodil64 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:58:41 GMT

Hello,I am on maintenance. The TF desserts are to be consumed only twice a week as a treat for people who are on weight loss program. What about people who are on maintenance. Are we allowed to have it more than twice a week?Thanks for your helpEmma

tf fruit chews..

Babyfatmel! — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:55:53 GMT

HeyIwas just wondering how many tf fruit chew lollie things are we allowed per day?thanks for your help :)

Ketosis/Exercise Cycling

BigSteve — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:11:30 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 muscleIs 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

Night shift - Day Shift

BigSteve — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:02:36 GMT

Another quick query..On a shake diet, working night shift you often have days where you stay awake entire night/day (24 hours) to get into a Daytime pattern to get things done like shopping etc..Would this mean you double your shakes and food for the 24 hour period and just treat it like the next day? (minus the sleep in the middle)I dunno how this would effect the bodyThanks in advance

No time to eat

superskinny — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:33:55 GMT

I've been on TF for a while now and am pretty good at following the plan. However, today I was faced with a dilemma that I haven't been faced with before. I got up and had my shake as usual. I was expecting to have to have lunch at uni and therefore was going to have my protein serve then and therefore left the second shake in the fridge for dinner. However, the day was so hectic I didn't get my lunch break so I hadn't eaten anything (aside from the morning shake) by the time I got home at 7pm. This left me with my protein serve, 1 shake & 2 fruits still to consume. I felt this was way to much to eat that late in the day and I also heard you should leave 2 hours between shakes and protein serves. I ended up having my protein and my fruits and skipping my second shake. I know that skipping a shake is bad cause I don't want to go into starvation mode. Basically what i want to know is did i make an ok choice? What should i do if this happens again, aside from being better prepared and organised and not letting it happen again? Thanks for your time! :D