Cate's Diary

Cate - did you see Jetstar are specially Ho Chi Minh city? $89 one way from Perth. I guess the trick will be the added fees that go on, plus return trip no doubt much dearer. But maybe shopping between airlines might get a good return price - Tiger or someone!

We can almost never use super-special deals because we are stuck with school holidays (MAX price for everything), but if you can, why not???
 
Hi Cate

So sorry I dropped of the planet for a while! Unfortunantly I couldn't get straight back on the plan when arriving in the UK. I have now re-started and feel very embarassed as I was so dedicated and focused before I left.

London has been great just getting a job has been tricky! We have managed to find a lovely flat so were no longer living in a loft without a kitchen and fridge of our own! YAY

SO glad to be finally getting back on the program and glad that I can be more dedicated over here without too many distractions. The only thing that is difficult is that the food is very different over here and the fruit tastes like water instead of the flaversome varieites we have in Aus. Also I am limited to one brand of crackers- Ryvita which I never really liked so I must try and locate another cracker.

How have things been for you after re-feeding? Are you maintaing the weight okay and feeling great? Must be amazing to be in that position!!!

I am really looking forward to doing the diet once and for all now and just LOVE all the support this forum brings :) It keeps me going! This is going to post at a very strange time as it is 10.38pm in London.

xxnicole
 
nickychick said:
Hi Cate

So sorry I dropped of the planet for a while! Unfortunantly I couldn't get straight back on the plan when arriving in the UK. I have now re-started and feel very embarassed as I was so dedicated and focused before I left.
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Nicole- no need to be embarassed!

nickychick said:
SO glad to be finally getting back on the program and glad that I can be more dedicated over here without too many distractions. The only thing that is difficult is that the food is very different over here and the fruit tastes like water instead of the flaversome varieites we have in Aus. Also I am limited to one brand of crackers- Ryvita which I never really liked so I must try and locate another cracker.
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I have seen a post somewhere re crackers in the UK so will have a look about today & let you know if/when I find it.

nickychick said:
How have things been for you after re-feeding? Are you maintaing the weight okay and feeling great? Must be amazing to be in that position!!!
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Nicole- Things are really good with me. I am enjoying maintenance, maintaining within the 3kg weight-range(very important!)and generally enjoying my life and the food. I am no longer scared of food. When I first finished Cohen's in Aug 2007 I was petrified. It is really important to keep a control on what you eat & if you follow the guidelines strictly you should never regain your weight. If I start to get close to the top end of my GW range I cut down the carbs for a few days & drop back a couple of kg's. I did not do this last year & that is why I put 8kgs back on. It won't happen again.
At the weekend I ate out & enjoyed every meal but chose wisely & gained 1kg & am up near the top of the GW range so will drop back at least 1.5kg in the next couple of days. I won't have to weigh my food or be really strict- just cut down the carbs & eat Cohen's original food mainly.

nickychick said:
I am really looking forward to doing the diet once and for all now and just LOVE all the support this forum brings :) It keeps me going! This is going to post at a very strange time as it is 10.38pm in London.
xxnicole
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Nicole it sounds like you are well & truly ready to follow the program through to the end and are organised & settled. I look forward to hearing about it & London too if you have time. Not many people actually talk about their lives & experiences & I think it's fun. All the best, Cate
 
Niyah- I sussed out how my LH felt about leaving the country for his birthday & have worked out he wants a birthday party so all O/S trips are on hold. I'm a dreamer & it was my wishing it rather than him actually wanting it! Sigh.....
I'm so sorry about that guy's insentitive, rude comment made during your weekend. I don't know where some people think they get the right to say such things. I would never comment about someone's appearance unless it was to say something nice.
Where I'm at- I think I'm in limbo a bit at the moment. My weight's ok, my diet's ok but I feel like I'm at a bit of a crossroad. It's time I decided what I want to do with the rest of my life. There are things I want but little I need. I want to travel and I also want to feel more useful. I have too much spare time on my hands and little money. Mmmm. I should probably live another 30 years & that's a long time not to be working and also not earning money. It's time I gave it some serious thought. Is it too late to re-train at 56?
Today- I had better get some housework done as it's been a bit neglected lately. Because I have so much spare time I always think something can wait until tomorrow. It also gives me too much thinking/worrying time.
My birthday-Our YS forgot it again. Even when he's here he usually forgets so I didn't really expect him to remember it when he's having so much fun in Peru. He did access FB though & didn't notice as he wouldn't have gone to my page & he has so many FB "friends" that any of my birthday msgs would be right down out of sight. I must admit I do get a bit disappointed though. Even my MIL forgot this year & that's a first.
I'm not feeling miserable but know I have too much time on my hands. I need some direction. Housework beckons and so do some books but I had better do the housework. Such a big house for 2 people & so much cleaning to do. Sigh....
Bye for now, Cate
 
Well, a late happy birthday for what it's worth!

Birthdays do bring up reflections on where our life is going, so you are probably going through one of those "reassessment" stages where you note the passing years, ask yourself what you've done and what you still want to do.

I know the feeling of being home and having too much time and too little money. I also know now having too LITTLE time. Too much time sounds delightful, but when I have that, I know that I, too, go crazy! I think I just always need projects to be working on, or I go stir-crazy, and with all the complications life has thrown up, I've really appreciated having a brain that's been too busy to think about anything too hard!

Definitely not too old to do something new, Cate! You're only as old as you feel, and whilst it gets hard for OTHER people to accept, people can and do do amazing things in older years. I've never actually "retrained", though I had all sorts of dreams of doing so - rather I've just fallen into doing what I do, but it does give me a focus and direction for my energies and any meagre talents I might have. I have lots of fun trying out new ideas!

I won't hog your thread too much today - will go over to my diary and update some news, but hope things look up for you today. You've already made one HUGE achievement and life change in the last couple of years - one that means you are healthier and happier today, and more ready than ever to enjoy the years that are coming. If you have a happy husband and healthy and happy kids, give yourself a big tick that you've done lots of things right.
 
Niyah- It's worth a lot! I guess I was feeling a little sorry for myself & I hate that!
I don't feel old but I think I see others thinking I am.Imust stop doing that. I really need a project & we all need to feel useful & needed & I don't at the moment.I too have always just fallen into jobs and I think I have to stop assuming it's going to happen any time soon & do something about making it happen. I have never had a vision of what I really want to do with my life & have never felt driven.
Thanks very much Niyah for your very encouraging words. I needed them. I do feel capable of achieving things after losing weight & taking control of my health but I just don't know what! I have such a lovely family, including a delightful husband. We are very lucky, you & I. So many people never have that love & support & we both know how lucky we are which is also really good. I have a lot to be grateful for. Cheers for now, Cate.
 
HI HI HI HI Cate!

Oh no! I am also wishing you a BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY~! I think the forum need a little block to allow u to see someone's birthday-- maybe there is one-- I need to supscribe then! I hope you had a good day though, also hope you got spoiled! It sucks when people forgets your birthday--- esp people close to you! I always try and have a good party or something -- however I always end up doing all the planning and preparations, I only end up being tired and broke thereafter-- Im not doing that anymore! Im turning 25 this year! A quater centuty! Ya, Its a big number for me! I suppose the older one gets, the less it matters--! I'll have to wait and see! :) I always thought that I would be married with children by now ( I thought that when i was a lot younger) but to be honest-- Im not ready for either one of those! Go figure! Whats the rush anyways?

Its not unusual to feel restless and sort of unsure about 'what to do next' I dont think that feeling ever leaves us! I get it also-- I am young enough to make a change if i so wish too-- yet I also sit with the same question everytime -- WHAT EXACTLY-- thats the big question! But remember that answers sometimes comes when you least expect it!

Thank you for always being so supportive to everyone -- including me--- you'll never realise how much of a difference you make in people's lives! Even though we are miles apart and have never met! I feel that we all have something in common and that connects us! If you ever need someone to just chat!!! Push on my botton anytime!

Sending you huggs!
Starfish!
 
Starfish- You are so very sweet! Excuse me just feeling a little sorry for myself. It is almost impossible to see birthdays in this forum so don't blame yourself there. I don't know why it doesn't show on our profiles. I was probably the most disappointed in our YS as he has a habit of forgetting my birthday. I wasn't upset this time as he has a better excuse this year but when it also was my MIL, one of my S'sIL & another BIL I felt a bit put out. I always remember theirs. My family are slack & my older brother has never rung me for my birthday. Never. He just doesn't bother. I gave up ringing him years ago. My sister never forgets, nor my mother. Enough of that. Birthday is over. I actually love my birthday but really love going away for it. The year we went to Vietnam was wonderful. I have to go quickly as my LH is going for a quick drive around our block, cheers, cate
 
A lot of boys seems to be hopeless with remembering important events.... that's why they usually have to make a big effort with wives and girlfriends to learn some new habits (but they never extend to their mother or sister!!!!).

My sons will make a fuss of their niece's birthday... but that's about it at the moment.

Pity about your husband not wanting to travel - but I guess life has to get practical sometimes. The cheap airfares are a sore temptation at the moment - but we can almost never use them. Gets the mind wandering, though!
 
Hi Niyah, He wants to travel probably as much as I do but just not for his birthday. he seems to really want a big party whereas I cringe at the thought, especially if I'm the centre of attention! (Re sons & b'days- I think I have been too soft on our sons & let them off the hook too often perhaps. His GF remembered & even sent me a msg for Mothers' Day. It's ok though- I'm over the birthday!)
Our OS is coming up for lunch soon while his car is being serviced at our friendly neighbour/mechanic's. We are about to have a Sri Lankan beef curry. Yum! We had planned a big lunch for all of them but our DIL is not coming as her OS is ill. I'm not sure if the littlies will be here but I doubt it. It's nice sometimes to just have our son on his own & we now have plenty of food for the week-end.
We will be away tomorrow & Sunday during most of the day as it's the first w/e of the state 8-ball teams try-outs. We get to catch up with lots of people we really like.
Be back later, cheers, Cate
 
Hi to anyone reading my diary. I hope everyone has a really good weekend. This week has been an up & down week but mainly up. I think birthdays at any age make you reassess where you are & where you want to go. It's quite normal. i feel a bit more settled now and I'm going ok. It looks like my LH is a strong chance to be asked to apply for a full-time job where he is already working which would mean more security but also more hours for a while. It would be doing the same job which he likes & he would then get annual leave, sick pay etc but still get penalty rates for w/e work. We will know more in about a month. I think I still want to get a part-time job but want to only work during the day so that we will have evenings together always. I'm going to start looking harder for a job. I must tell myself that I'm not too old as I'm not. I plan on being alive for another 30 years +!
OK- I'm just rabbiting on about nothing so will say goodnight, probably until Sunday night, depending on what time we get home tomorrow night. Cheers Cate
 
Hello Cate and friends

Hey Cate

Thanks for your reply! Glad to see that everything in the re-feeding stage is going well! What an accomplishment to not be scared of food anymore yay :)

I am on day three of the re-start so am feeling much better just a bit hungry still. I know that this will soon pass and I will be getting slim again woo hoo.

Hope you enjoyed your birthday even though some people forgot:smash:

If you manage to find anything out about the UK crackers that would be great! My consultant sent me a guide as to how many grams of crackers I can eat so at least I can work it out- it's just not as simple as grabbing a salada which are DELICIOUS!

Take care of yourself

xxnicole :seeya:
 
Nicole- I just typed a reply in your diary, xo C
The w/e-
Phew- it's very tiring watching 8-ball all w/e. Supporting your husband, son, friends, shopping, giving FB lessons to my SIL. Combined with a bad night's sleep Sat night due to chronic, painful constipation. OMG. Change of routine, not enough vegies. Gee it was bad.I was in agony. I'm fine today but only ate soft food yesterday & very little.
Weight- is in the middle of my GW range so that's good.
Tempted- really tempted!
Yesterday I went for a quick walk to the supermarket to buy some more fruit & yoghurt & I was so tempted to buy a Mars Bar or a fudge and I was so close & I talked myself out of it. I felt so good because I knew it would only make me feel bad, really bad & the pleasure is so fleeting. The feeling of wanting something really really sweet was so strong. I ate 2 mandarins instead & felt like I had just passed a major exam or something. I was very tired & that's when I feel weak & have sweet cravings usually.
I get offered lots of things at the 8-ball like black jellybeans or similar & I find it quite easy to say 'no thank you' these days without any qualms. Once I start I have trouble stopping so it's better not to start I figure.
Our YS- I got a lovely email from him today expressing how much he misses me, his dad, his brother & his GF & how being away has made him really appreciate us& how much he loves us. I knew that would happen & that it would do him a lot of good to go away. He has bought all of us, including my DIL & his niece & 2 nephews a present in Peru which are being posted to us soon. Plus a rug that took a month to make by the family he stayed with which he will probably keep himself. Rather than let him realise one day that he had forgotten my birthday again I teased him by asking which is my birthday present. I said that at least this year he had a good excuse & that I know that he loves me which is true.
Housework-I only just remembered it's Monday & our GS is staying the night & I have so many things I should do before he gets here & that's only 1 hr away. I had better scoot! Cheers, Cate
 
I've had the reverse experience this weekend - running to the loo all the time. Still, I'd rather that than constipation! I'm trying to make sure I keep up the senna, but if I drop the amount, I go back to constipated. Not a lot of fun.
 
Hi Niyah, I'm still not back to 'normal' but am feeling comfortable again. I already take the Senna every night I'm afraid. I know it's not good & not recommended as a long-term solution. I have a very lazy system obviously. I need to eat lots of vegies which is hard when you are relying on take away food. Chinese was a good choice on Sunday and my stewed apple & yoghurt. My body thanks me when I eat that!
Today- Will be a more relaxed one. Yesterday disappeared on me & I never feel relaxed after a visit from my DIL. She can be very blunt & tactless sometimes. "I wish I had a dollar for every time you have said that." Think what you like but don't say it if it's rude I think.
I will go for a walk as the sun is shining. Our YS has sent us a parcel with presents for all, including my birthday present. He said he thought of me on the day but was in the Amazon & there was no power where they stayed (a 'lodge') I believe him. He does not lie to me. That will be fun, getting a present. One of his women friends from WA has also posted me something. Nice. She has just been to Indonesia. I get on very well with her. She's a fantastic 8-ball player & very pretty & I really like her.
Weight- Not sure but feel good. I might be retaining a little fluid today though as I didn't drink enough yesterday. I spent hours saving photos from FB posted by one of our YS's new FB 'friends'. Some fantastic photos. They got on very well & he lives in London. I think they were(are) the 2 party animals of the tour. It's good because I think that means he now has a place to stay in London. If I figure out how to crop one of them I'll upload it onto my profile.
Cheers for now, Cate
 
Hi Cate - glad your son is continuing to enjoy his travels. And... finding out where his heart really belongs!!! Nothing like a bit of absence to make the heart grow fonder....

Well, I had a fairly grumpy day yesterday - sometimes everything gets a bit overwhelming, so I didn't come on here, that's for sure. I would like to sell OS to the highest bidder right now!!!

I've found ever since having my gall bladder out years ago it's a bit harder to regulate the digestive system. Obviously although you can live without a gall bladder, everything works better if you do have one. I'm taking senna every night now, it's just not worth going without.
 
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Hi Cate - glad your son is continuing to enjoy his travels. And... finding out where his heart really belongs!!! Nothing like a bit of absence to make the heart grow fonder....
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He actually said that.This trip will be so good for him. Much as I love him he is inclined to be self-centred.
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Well, I had a fairly grumpy day yesterday - sometimes everything gets a bit overwhelming, so I didn't come on here, that's for sure. I would like to sell OS to the highest bidder right now!!!
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Know the feeling! We are mere mortals, even though we are mothers. Who would have thought that our 'children' would be more of a worry as adults?
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I've found ever since having my gall bladder out years ago it's a bit harder to regulate the digestive system. Obviously although you can live without a gall bladder, everything works better if you do have one. I'm taking senna every night now, it's just not worth going without.
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Niyah, I discovered accidentally that I had gall stones, some very large, not long before I started Cohen's & was told by my consultant that I would probably have lots of trouble with them when I finished the program. I have figured that if I steer clear of fried or fatty food I may be ok & so far, so good. I have been constipated since I had my OS & have given up all the so called healthy alternatives & opted for the Senna as well. It works & it's a bit late to worry about becoming reliant on it.
My day-
In just one word- BLISS!
I ran around like a hairy goat this morning & dropped my 2 little dogs off at the vets for their yearly vaccination etc & a wash & haircut etc, visited my MIL, went to the library & then off to Tai Chi.......Aahhhhh. Tai Chi.
I am really getting this Tai Chi more & more each week.
We go for coffee afterwards & a good chat. I love it!
One of my favourite gals in this forum said the most incredibly positive thing to me the other day & it made me feel really good. I shared it with my 2 favourite Tai Chi friends & they agreed that it was lovely. I don't know if everyone realises that they are capable of making a difference to someone else's day. I think that I have said this often but I get as much as I give. It's a wonderful feeling.
I wandered down the street, did some shopping, chatted to people I know, picked up my dogs, came home & I'm feeling so good that I wanted to share it with everyone. Life is great. We all deserve to be loved and to love. Don't forget to love yourself & take care of yourself.
I was going to joke & say "That's enough of the hippy shit" & will anyway, just for fun. I mean it all though, xoxo Cate
 
:biggrinjester: hey hey Cate!

No man bring on the the hippy stuff WE LOVE IT esp me! lol! I think I woulde love the era of free-love and flower -power (60's)! I even have a braid in my hair to show for it lol!

hehehe well ya thank you so much for the encouraging words on the gynea episode yesterday-- but ya nothing in the world comes close to that EEEEEEEEEEKKKKK NO NO NO Im just happy that I took charge and did it! That was the biggest step! I almost cancelled right before! Its important to have a 'relationship' with a doctor like that so that you can have a track record with these sorta things and the earlier the better I suppose!

Im glad to hear that you are feeling so fantastic! Let it rubb of everywhere! Im also so HAPPY and excited for the couple of days at the coast! Im not sure wether the weather will keep up for swimming but I dont care! as long as I can feel the sand between my toes = bliss!

I hope that you will have a fantastic weekend AND continue the good moods! YAY! Im going to be quiet for a while but will be back in action on tuesday!

Sending you huggs and a steamy cup of coffee! Mwah *100!

Greets
**:bigear:
 
Hi Kate,
Why don't you try apple cider vinegar for your constipation its natural and very good for a lot of things you only need to take 1or 2 teaspoon in some water up to 3 times per day. Taking those tablets are not good for you every day and can do your bowel real damage. My mother had a real scare with this. please try something more natural.
Here are some of the things apple acv are good for

Reduce sinus infections and sore throats
Balance high cholesterol
Cure skin conditions such as acne
Protect against food poisoning
Fight allergies in both humans and animals
Prevent muscle fatigue after exercise
Strengthen the immune system
Increase stamina
Increase metabolism which promotes weight loss
Improve digestion and cure constipation
Alleviate symptoms of arthritis and gout
Prevents bladder stones and urinary tract infections

you should also take a good oil each day flaxseed oil is great
also buy the good apple cider vinegar Bragg's is a good one but you have to
get it from a health food shop
 
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