Cate's Diary

Hopefully one day you will be able to Niyah. If not you could always visit! Actually when I look at this thumbnail it does convey the steepness fairly well. No wonder I was puffed!
Shocked a bit tonight-
Well not shocked exactly. More shaken up. An old friend of ours has caused a car crash today & he is in a critical condition in hospital. He did a u-turn on the highway about 3kms away from where we & he live. He has been a major accident waiting to happen & I for one am very grateful that he did not kill anyone. It happened about 100m from our OS's driveway. He drove head-on into a Toyota ute & the other driver was luckily not hurt. An absolutely shocking place to do a u-turn, even for someone youngish. He is in his 80's. He never looks & also drives quite fast. Our kids got a lift home from somewhere once when they were teenagers & said they were never getting in a car with him driving ever again as he nearly crashed into a bus. I would never let my husband go with him either. It required some clever talking at times.
A friend of mine who is a volunteer with the fire brigade said he did not look good when he went into the ambulance. He has been recovering from cancer as well & is reasonably frail so I don't hold out much hope. I'll know more tomorrow. I left a msg on his home phone as the police were having trouble finding his wife.
I am going to head back to my chair & my good book. I just caught up with a nephew on FB who's wife is overdue & my friend who is the volunteer fire fighter/accident cleaner-upper. What a job they do. There has been a lot of fatalities on our roads here in Tassie recently, far out of proportion to our low population. 9 on Thursday alone. Still people drive recklessly & carelessly & fast. The police must be at their wits end! Things need to change. We should be able to report really bad driving & the police should be able to keep a log of those reports & be able to follow them up with some investigation of their own.
My husband & son have gone out to 8-ball tonight. It's raining lightly. My husband has promised that he will drive carefully & slowly & not have a drink.
I'll be back tomorrow probably not until after tai Chi which I will go to regardless of how I feel. Take care my friends & look after yourselves. Life is for living well and for loving. I'm not feeling at all negative or worrying unnecessarily. What will be, will be but drive to stay alive.
Cheers, Cate
 
Hi Cate!

WOW, how I've missed you guys :D

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend... I'll pray for him :)

Those pics of the walk are simply stunning! I grew up in the country..and now I'm living in the city. The 2 are so different from each other.

I'm excited to say that I've received my refeed :D
It's 14 days... is it really difficult to follow? I was just wondering, since I'm starting to work next Monday, and if it's quite difficult, then I'd like to delay it a week or so..
I'm not sure if I can handle 2 different kind of stresses at one time! :p

Hope you have a stunning day in Australia :D

God bless xxx
 
Luvbug-
Re-feed needs to be studied carefully & planned for well.I think that you have decided to wait 2 weeks anyway until your hormones are balanced & you are at GW soI would take that time to do a menu plan. That way you will take the stress out of it. Good luck with the teaching! Have confidence in yourself & you will be fine. xo Cate.
Exercise-
After my yoghurt & stewed apple with a little Bircher muesli I decided to do my weights so rode the exercise bike for 10 mins (5km) & then did 2 sets. Felt really tired when I finished & a bit puffed as I still have the cold but feel really good having done them.
Tai Chi today-
I really look forward to Tai Chi every week. It's as much about the teacher & the other women than it is about the TC. I love the whole thing, including coffee afterwards. It's a must in my diary these days. I don't feel that way about the so-called belly dancing. I have no inclination to go again.
Today is sunny & looks beautiful. When we get a day like this I start thinking the worst of Winter may be over. I still have thermals on though as the hall is freezing.
I'll be back later today. Cheers for now, cate
 
Rep 'power'- I see a really sensible approach has come into the forum. Before if someone had a really high rep they could give 'rep' for a post & that person's 'rep' would soar. Now it just reflects the number of times you have been repped which I think is much more sensible. The old system made me hesitate before repping anyone as it did not seem to be a realistic thing. Their rep would go from 0 to over 1,000 and more as my rep increased. It was crazy! That's why I came up with the avatar of the fairy godmother. Now I will rep more often when I read a post that is genuinely helpful & supportive to others. Cheers, cate
 
Yesterday-
Waiting for TC outside the hall a woman admired my ear-rings & stepped closer to look. I instantly stepped back. She had on an incredibly strong musk perfume that she admitted she had drowned herself with beforehand. We were outside in the cold fresh air & I could still smell it even when she moved about 3 metres away. Instantly I had trouble breathing & had to go use my puffer. She went to the bathroom & tried to wash it off & said she would stay well away from me in class. I explained straight away about my perfume allergies & asthma & that it's nothing to do with personal taste but that they literally take my breath away.
We did the class & I was ok. I had some trouble breathing but just breathed through my mouth & didn't try deep breathing. She disappeared fairly quickly after class & I called out to her my thanks for washing her perfume off & that I would see her next week. I don't know this woman but she seems very confident & I don't think she will take it personally. It would be silly to but often people do get offended.
We went for coffee & then I did some shopping, met up with the publican's wife who I have been waiting for a quote from for my LH's 60th. I bumped into another special friend who apologised for not catching up sooner. I told her how lovely it is when we do & that she should not worry about it or feel guilty as there is no point.
I am now realling looking forward to his party & I actually have enough money put away to cover the food that my LH does not know I have. I'm excited about it all. What a great idea. I'm glad he didn't want to go away now! I don't feel inclined to have to pay for the drinks. I think people only drink what they would normally if they are paying for them themselves. Paying for the food & having a pub to ourselves should be enough. What does anyone reckon?
Grandson-
It's our older GS's 10th birthday today so we called in with his present last night. They are going out to dinner up the NW coast to his favourite place. His other GP's were there as well. We only stayed for a while as we both did not feel very well & their house is always really hot. We gave him a soccer ball & a pump with attachment for blowing it up & some magic pens & some other stuff that we bought with him at Melbourne market but put away for later as it was expensive. He was allowed to choose what he wanted though & what would be suitable for his sister for her birthday.
I gave him a big cuddle & said it felt funny him not staying the night at our place this week & he agreed & gave me such a big hug. What a sweet boy he is. They are such nice kids!
Granddaughter-
It's her birthday next Monday & she will be 3. I have the sweetest, girliest outfit that I bought at Melb. market. It's a Dora the Explorer outfit with a 'hoodie' top & matching long pants that have an attached frilly skirt. She will love it to death! Dora is her favourite apparently so I have chosen well. When I saw it I thought it was perfect for the little princess! Also some magic pens & some other stuff that go with them that I can't remember exactly what it is.
Younger son- should be in Madrid today I think. He hasa cousin living in Madrid & I have emailed my SIL to get her contact details as he said he would like to catch up with her. He seems to be having the time of his life. That reminds me I told him I would transfer some money over for him & ring his accountant as his group cert. arrived. I'm not dropping everything to do stuff for him any more but it was my idea to do both so I will today so that I can tick off those boxes. I do like ticking off boxes. I'm a funny thing I know but if it helps me not to get stressed then it's worth it. Ditto with getting the quote for the 60th. Tick!
Today- No weights as should only do them every second day.I like that rule! te he. I will go for a walk though but am feeling quite lazy today which is fine. I love my days home now that I seem to have made my life reasonably busy. Ha ha. Busy doing what? Having fun, exercising, being sociable.
Another great-niece Born yesterday to my favourite niece. I know I shouldn't say that but no-one will tell! She's a very special woman. 2nd girl for them.
Our old friend-
Is in an induced coma & is not expected to survive. He has so many horrible injuries & also his cancer is still with him so it may be a blessing if he does not wake. I spoke to his wife yesterday afternoon & my LH also called in on his way home from work & she does not expect him to pull through.
I had better go do some housework & warm up a bit. It's cold where I sit at the computer. I prefer the keyboard of my own laptop but it's battery is cactus so have to leave it plugged in. Brrrr. It's only getting to 11oC today but it looks good outside. A nice sunny but chilly day. I must have a look at the news to see if there was any damage done by the expected Tsunami last night down the East Coast of NSW, Vic & Tas. That was a shock seeing that warning on tv. It seemed surreal!
Be back later. Cheers, cate

 
My GD loves Dora as well! She has Dora pyjamas and quite a few other Dora things, a Dora hairy tizzy thing and so on. Dora Pencil case too. Everything MUST BE pink or have lots of pink in it.

Pity about your old friend. My GF stayed on his farm till 87 and drove absolutely shockingly the last few years. Everyone in the neighbourhood was worried. Fortunately he didn't have an accident, but I can remember driving with him as a teenager and having to grab the wheel several times. Old age is so scary, particularly if people are alone or don't have other ways of getting around. Oz can be so isolated! This wouldn't happen in lots of other countries of the world. But giving up a licence is such a disempowering thing, most of them won't do it even when they KNOW they need to.
 
Howdie Cate

I think it's fine if you don't pay for the grog. I agree, people don't necessarily expect it.

You sound like a nice grandma. It's so cute how you describe your grandson. He's 10 right? Give him another couple of years and watch the world change... haha! you'd know better than me how the teen years takes all the sweetness out of boys. well that's my perspective. is it yours? how were your boys as teens?

it's funny to hear you talk about the blistering cold you're experiencing. the sweltering heat is headed to nyc. i am sweating at night these days. i don't mind that. it's better than the cold. i'm so glad this coming winter will be my last. i'm happy to say goodbye to the cold forEVER!

by the way, now that you've finished Cohen's do you have lattes again? I miss my latte so much. not sure i'd go back to dairy milk but maybe almond or rice milk. i've heard they're both good for you.

28+1 xxx
 
Hi Niyah & 28 +1 & whoever else is reading my diary.
I'm sitting in my chair with 2 dogs & a laptop on my lap in front of the fire. My LH just got called into work as someone just didn't bother turning up. We were looking fwd to a lazy day home together but, as he said, it will pay for our week-end in Hobart. He was going to vacuum & cook!
Lattes- Shudder, shake...I don't like hot milky drinks. I have a cappuccino occasionally but prefer long blacks.
My LH is trying out for the State 8-ball Masters team this weekend. I almost hope that he doesn't make it as the Nationals are in Canberra & I have very little interest in going back there. The trip is expensive in itself for airfares & accom, car hire if we fly, ship fares if we take our own car etc but also because he has to give up 2 weeks work. He wants me to go with him & I have to pay xtra as the team gets subsidised a little. Neither of our sons will be there & I just found out one of my favourite players from WA won't go this year as she has just got back from the World titles in England & has bought a house & has to organise her mortgage etc so will give this year's Nat's a miss.
She has posted some lovely photos on FB of our YS & her having a toast to me. How sweet!
My LH has it in his head that if he does not make the 8-ball team this year that his chances are slimmer from now on. I have no idea why he thinks that as he has been playing better in the last few years than he ever has. Maybe that 6oth is looming large in his mind. He is very fit & active and I think he need not worry. Oh well we'll see what the w/e brings. His confidence in his ability has diminished & I'm not sure why. It's a confidence game. I usually watch him & am sure of which shots he'll get but the last few months it seems he misses ones he would never miss in normal competition. Perhaps I should come up with some 8-ball affirmations!
"I am an invincible master of the 8-ball table. I am unbeatable!!" tehe. Do I dare suggest it tonight?
My day- Has changed somewhat. It's weights day so I might ride the bike & do weights shortly while breakfast (yoghurt, stewed apple, muesli) is still in my belly providing some fuel. Cohen's say not to have Carb's in the morning on maintenance as it will make you hungry but the Nutritionist has said to try it & see as I need grains &, so far, so good. I'm just adding a sprinkle of Bircher muesli & it's prob only 2 tbpsns.
Dreaming- I'm often dreaming of travel & always reading travel books & articles. We get the Melbourne Age newspaper on Sat's only & it has a travel section. Last week there was an article on travelling light with just a carry on bag. It really appeals to the 2 of us. When we went to Vietnam we took very little, but this article recommends just taking 7kgs in a carry-on bag. It would be very liberating. She suggested what type of bag & I looked online last night. They were very expensive. I had a light bulb moment this morning & went to grab one of our bags & looked at it very carefully & lo & behold it has back-pack straps tucked away & so would be suitable. A few years ago I bought us a 3 piece luggage set each from Katmandu. There is a soft bag with wheels(that we took to Vietnam- not big), a small day bag that attaches to that(we use these often) & then a medium sized bag that we can take on a plane & usually take just one when we go away for a night or 2. This is the bag that I didn't realise had straps for a pack-pack. Doh!
It's perfect. I am going to start accumulating the clothing recommended or at least making lists & getting stuff ready. It's a challenge. How liberating would it be to travel that light & not worry about bags going missing. You post home anything you buy. She says to buy as many fine merino wool garments as you can afford. That's not many for me! I would love a black fine wool cardigan. If I had let my sister buy me all the things she wanted to I would have had lots of fine, expensive woollen clothes all sized 22 or 24!
I'll start looking out for things on special.
Black, black & black. With a scarf or two & perhaps something deep red. I'm going to start soon. If I pack perhaps a fairy godmother will appear with the dosh! Ha ha. You're allowed to dream. I keep meeting people that I get talking to about travel & I do feel really positive that it will happen. My 8-ball friend from WA just detoured home via Rome & Italy is beckoning me.......She is gorgeous. Such a lovely person.
About boys- I think it will be a little different with our grandson. I won't make the mistake of insisting on cuddles in front of others etc or indeed insisting on cuddles ever. It's nice when they come to you. People don't change I don't think. He will still be the same inside but may not show his affection as much as he gets older depending on what he thinks others think about it. They all go through stages but both of our boys basically have stayed the same as the day they were born. You can change the way you react to things or behave but you don't change your true self or your soul.
Gypsy Dancing- I rang to say i won't be there this morning but will probably be there next week. I should go so that I can actually give her some feed-back rather than just not going back at all. It was very disappointing but that's my problem. I have enough to keep me busy & active now which is great.
I am sure I have made spelling mistakes as I am using my sons laptop & I don't much like his keyboard. Please excuse them as I feel lazy & won't edit today. The sun is reflecting onto the screen as well. There was a very thick frost this morning. -2o & the sun is now shining brightly.
I just remembered that I have to get the sheep into the top yard so that our neighbour who owns them can come check them out. I have been training them to come when I call. He probably won't like that when they go bachk home as it often means that they pester you bleating all the time. It seemed like a good idea to me. Cate, sheep whisperer!
Better get my a... into gear. Cheers, cate
 
Don't worry Cate - I always called my animals when we had a few in the past. It is SO much more sensible than chasing them! Sheep are great and trot obediently behind once they get it. This is the way it's done all over the world, except in the ridiculous countries like Oz etc where we have to race after them with motorbikes, dogs and cars to get them to do what we want! I think it's the value of each particular animal - if you have a few and know them all, you treat them differently from a huge paddock full.

The hilarious thing is that now I only have chooks in this city block, and yes, I call them too!!! My husband calls me the "Chook Lady" as they follow me whatever I do outside. Now THAT is a definite nuisance at times!
 
Hi Niyah, It serves me right for getting cocky! They just sat in the frost & refused to budge. I left a food trail & tried all my usual tricks but they totally ignored me. Herumph!
Today- I have done lots of housework, had lunch, went for a 30 min walk to the letterbox & then back home via our bush & then got back & did my weights. I have taken more photos which I will attach next week. I picked up our GS as his Mum & dad went to Launceston & were running late. I brought in a big load of wood, have done the ironing & shortly I'll go pack for our w/e.
I am starting to get better I think as usually at this time of day I'm feeling awful & tonight I'm not. Tomorrow morning it will be -2oC again so will be an icy drive down to Hobart. I will drive carefully & slowly. I drive to stay alive. Unfortunately these days many people choose the road to end their lives & often take some innocent person with them. Last Thursday a driver suicided into a truck, which then jack-knifed & dropped a shipping container onto a car killing a 3yr old & a parent. That is so tragic! Truck drivers in Tasmania say there has been a spate of them in the last year- 7 has been mentioned as the number.
Change of subject-
So I will be away until Sunday night. I am catching up with our YS old gf in the afternoon tomorrow. That will be nice. I will go walking but will mostly stay & watch my husband play as he needs me to support him & encourage him.
I hope everyone has a lovely week-end. Catch up with you all soon, cheers, cate
 
In brief- I can do it!!
I'm home safe. Had a good time. My LH played badly & we will not be going to Canberra. Our old friend died yesterday morning, my husband's horse came 2nd today, we caught up with lots of old friends & our son is heading for France soon. Had a lovely time with our YS's gf yesterday too. All's good with us.
I'll be back tomorrow. Had an exhausting time but feel really good. Cheers, cate.
 
Happy Monday everyone!

Oooh. The day is lousy. It's cold & windy & rained most of the night but I'm feeling really good. The Black Cockatoos have just flown over our home, making an awful racket, so worse is to come. They escape the high country & come down from the mountains when the weather really cuts up rough. Some things I love about Winter & living in the bush & that is one of them. You do feel that you are one with nature at times.
Our younger son-
Rang last night on Skype for well over an hour & it only cost him about $1 Aust. He wants me to get it & a webcam. I'll check it out later. I should be going as I'm meant to be at the Op Shop soon.
I'll be back this afternoon or evening. Cheers, Cate
 
Change of plan.
I felt like staying home as I have lots of calls to make & work to do around the house & was running late. I rang the op shop & asked if I was needed & had a quick chat to the mgr. The dynamics last week I found quite difficult. Usually there is J(the mgr), myself & T (a bloke) & we seem to get on well, do our own thing but are busy working & we seem to have a really good balance w/o having to say much. It just happens. J & I do things similarly & have similar ideas & T is funny & smart & works independently & well. It's fun & it's a good balance. We don't sit about just chatting unless we're having lunch. Last week it was J, myself, another woman & her daughter. The daughter seemed quite nice but didn't draw breath, sat behind the counter drawing all day but was unable to serve anyone but did not say so or let us know when someone was waiting to be served. The daughter said working in an op shop is 'cool.'
Even though it's voluntary I like to treat it as a 'real' job & think it's important that customers are treated properly & do what I can to have the place looking good.
J knew what I was thinking as I asked her if there was perhaps another day where she didn't have any volunteers so that I might be more useful. I think she appreciates my honesty & she seems to understand me. We have similar views. She is going to suggest the other woman works just the one day per week (different one) until things pick up in Spring. I told her I would still come in today if she wished but she said don't worry. I don't envy her trying to juggle volunteers & not offend them. Everyone has different reasons for being there & they are not always in synch.
My new day-
Ahhh. I have changed out of my 'glad rags' & into my polar fleece pants & thermals etc. I rang my mum & I think I have convinced her to ring to have a friend wash & cut her hair so that she would feel much better. She has been unable to wash it herself but said she was going to try tomorrow. She has a very good younger friend who is both a close neighbour & a hairdresser & I told her that I will check next time I speak to her to see if she did. I told her it's because I love her that I want her to do it.
I let her know that my LH did not make the 8-ball team but that we would both still come up for her 85th. I then rang my sister who was not at home but left a message to ask her if it would suit her for us to fly to Melb & then travel up with her in her car & then back to Melb. We could share the driving with her & pay for the petrol. I think she will like that but I will wait until she rings me back before I book just in case it doesn't. My husband does not talk to her very often or see her so that would be good. He also has not been up to Mum's for years. I went with my sister last time. We get on really well although we are very different.
Sons.
Last night our YS asked me to let him know what time it would be best to ring his brother to catch him & our GD at home for her birthday. I saw that our YS was on FB at about 9am so let him know that he would catch his brother straight away if he wanted to ring then. He did so briefly & wished E (our granddaughter) Happy Birthday. Nice. He didn't speak for long as he is staying with an Englishman that he met in Peru, who is currently living in Madrid & the rest of the household was asleep as people usually are at about 1 in the morning on a Sunday night. Our YS is nocturnal.
Have a more powerful vocabulary
I like this one from 'Feel the fear & do it anyway' Replace words like 'I hope' with 'I will', "If only' with 'next time', 'What will I do' with 'I'll handle it'. Expand your comfort zone to build your sense of self-worth.
This week-end
I felt confident and positive. I was open to friendship & felt the best I have felt in many years. I feel like I have reached a milestone in my life and am not going back.
Brrr. It's too cold sitting here. Time for exercise!
Cheers, Cate
 
From Sam

Hi Cate:waving:

It's me Sam!!!...from a few years back.
Thought I'd drop in and say HI!....how are you keeping?

Are you still doing Cohens??...and have you kept the weight off??

Is Bec still on here and the other lovely lady who lost loads...and used to end here post in Blessya......

I haven't done so well, I'm actually getting my thyroids and adrenals checked out due to a whole heap of hormonal issues....not good. So it didn't matter what diet and exercise I did I still didn't lose. At least I didn't regain all my pre-Cohens weight.

I see you have found a new job and are generally keeping busy and happy.

I'm still home with the boys, but will need to consider maybe getting back into the work force one day. A daunting thought when you've been away from it for so long...but first things first and that is to get my health all sorted out, other wise no one will want to employ me.

Anyway just a quick drop in.

Mt ticker is still up here and it's exactly the same!!!!!!!......give or take a few kilos:blush5:

Take care - Sam:)
 
Exercise-
Well I felt like an absolute lazy-bones as I kept getting calls & still no exercise until 3.10 when I got up, hopped on the bike, did 10 mins,(5km) 2 reps of weights & then went for a 20min walk in the rain. Felt great afterwards!!
Be back tomorrow. Cheers, cate.
 
Hey Sam!!! I'm in a hurry & we were posting at the same time. I'll reply tomorrow sweets, xo Cate
 
Hi again Sam. It hasn't been so long has it? Beck I am still in touch with but she has not been in the forum for a while. She is doing really well & is looking great. Kannadew actually visited me here in Tassie & we stay in touch. Her life has changed heaps since doing Cohen's & she is looking fantastic. I think I am going to get an invite to a very special occasion before too long. It's very exciting & I am so happy for her.
I am not working Sam but have settled into it nicely. I volunteer in an op shop & do Tai Chi on Wednesday's. I have got used to it & really enjoy my life. I spend more time with the grandkids, especially our older grandson. He's up here tonight as we have a funeral to go to on Thursday, which is his night to stay with us. He's now 10. He is such a sweety. All 3 are. Our granddaughter turned 3 yesterday.
Our younger son is travelling. He has been away for 3 months now & is due home just before Christmas. He's having a ball & is is Spain but about to go to Paris to see Le Tour ride in. I would love to see it.
I'm sorry to hear you are having health problems Sam. It's good that you have not regained your pre-Cohen's weight. I am following Cohen's maintenance guidelines & sticking to within 3kgs of my goal weight as recommended. Last year I let it creep up too much(8kg) but went back on Cohen's 100% & got rid of it fairly quickly.
I now exercise regularly & eat healthily & feel really good. I am very happy with my life. I realise that I will have to watch what I eat forever but I'm not worried about it. I feel very positive.
Enjoy your kids and your life Sam. When it's time for you to work because you really want to then you will find something to suit. A program to ease you back into the workforce gently might be available. Meanwhile don't worry & enjoy your life (& your pool!) Thanks for dropping in Sam, sending you my love & best wishes, cate.
Today in brief
Rang to find out time of funeral
Rang around to let people know
Prepared lots of vegies so that my LH could whip up dinner easily
Vacuumed most of the house
Rang a neighbour who came up & connected my STB so that now we have about 8 channels instead of 4 & I can watch what's left of Le Tour live. Yay!
Got our tax returns(his only) for signing & my LH gets most of his back because of dependent spouse rebate, low income & mature age. Ha ha but who cares. I was happy about the amount. Nice.
Got our rates & we get a big discount because of above. Ha ha.
I am really relaxed now about not working. At last!
Got a large load of wood in just before it rained.
Picked my grandson up & he's now in bed.
Blowed if I know what I do with my day but I know it feels busy & I also enjoy it.
Housework does not feel like housework in my place. I love living here. I love living in the bush & I love feeling healthy & getting fit.
Tomorrow is Tai Chi day and then we are going out for lunch as it's our teacher's birthday. Hair ap't at 3. All very good.
Catch you all tomorrow. I'm not sure what happened to me today but I just decided I had other things to do than type in the forum. I have decided to try being in the moment more. When my LH is home in the evening I want to spend my time with him 100%. When I want to type in the forum I will do that 100%. When my GS is here he gets my attention 100%. I think we spend our time doing too many things at once & quality suffers.
'Night folks, Cate
 
Hi folks. The weather is a bit ordinary but I'm feeling good. I ate bread(toast) with my breakfast yesterday & that feels like a rock in my stomach. Other than that life is good. A.(our O.G.S) has gone to school, G(my L.H.) has gone to work & I am sitting in my recliner in front of the fire still in my P.J.'s. Tai Chi is not until 11.45 so I have plenty of time to get ready. I bought a beautiful card to give my teacher for her birthday & I want to write something in it that will not take away from the card. It is so beautiful. Even the envelope is beautiful. Hers is of a lion & I thought of her as soon as I saw it. I bought an elephant one as well which I will probably keep. I just adore elephants. I saw them in front of a 'New Age' shop in Hobart. They are made in Canada & I think are called Tree-Free Greetings. Made from Kenaf (?) which is some sort of plant. The photography is sensational. I swear the lion is looking right through you. I must think of what I am going to say. I had better do that now.
Haircut this afternoon, after the birthday lunch. The nutritionist is ill(possible swine flu- hope not) so I will be home an hour earlier than planned. She more than likely has the bad cold that has been going around. I think I have almost given it the flick! It's persistent.
Weights i will do when I get home as it seems to suit me more in the afternoon when I get a bit toey.
Catch you this afternoon. Cheers to all, Cate.
 
Hi Cate and thanks for your reply.

Cate did you go back on your orignal program or did you buy another?
And how long did it take you to lose those 8kg???

Sorry with all the questions but I know I have hormonal issues and i'm just waiting back for the bloods. But it got me thinking about Cohens and I was back on their website doing some further reading and re-thinking about Cohens. Cohens has been the only plan after having both my kids that I have lost on and felt really well with. Since completing re-feed I went off the rails and could never get back on track....and Lord knows I've tried but not with Cohens (again). It's been through other dietry plans which have proved unsuccessful:(.....so I suppose you can guess where this is leading but I'm thinking of going back onto my old Cohens plan and seeing if it works aswell as it did the first time.

I think I do have hormonal issues which hindered any weightloss, but Cohens blood screening obviously detects this and with their individualised plans I was able to lose the weight fairly quickly. It is all so confusing....because there is so many do's and don'ts..but anyway I won't burden you any further. It is my decision in the end and I have to sort myself out and do something.

okay thanks again Cate.....Kannadew that was it...is there wedding bells a ringing????
She was lovely...is she still on any forums???

Better dash...kids to get.

Take care Cate and thanks - Sam:)
 
:seeya:...Greetings Oracle...:seeya:


Hope this message finds my favourite cohenite happy and safe..
Its been awhile...
I had this horrible case of de ja vu but someone knocked some sense into me.... **please note it wasn't a lot of sense just some... bah ha ha.

so many posts to catch up on...

I'm still rocking it in the 80's.. better then the 110kg range so no complaints really. well none that aren'tof my own doing...:)..

i see your thread is as busy as always..

well i best get my butt off this lounge and do some more cleaning before aisling returns from day care..

love and hugs
Chelle
 
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