Cate's Diary

Hi Cate

Yes you are very inspiring and 2 kilos over your GW will come off no worries especially if you commit to a week on Cohen's 100%.

Anyway I'm planning to get back into Cohens on Sunday Cate, and this time I really want to follow it through to the end. I don't know if you've read my diary recently but I'm ashamed to say I've regained all that weight I lost on Cohen's:(....very sad state of affairs. But I am that miserable atm by my weight gain that I am feeling it mentally.
So suffice to say I have been affirming to myself to get back into the program and I know once I start and commit it will come together like the first time.
I am currently just doing a detox to rid myself of all the bad sugars and carbs I've consumed over the School break and then Sunday will be "D" day.

Anyway I hope you are doing well Cate. I know you've maintained and are still maintaining through your trials and errors which we must all got through....but do you know of any others from here that have done so too?. It's a shame nobody none of the originals have popped in here to let us know how everything is going. Looks like your the only one manning the fort here. And your doing a wonderful job.

All the best now - Sam:)
 
Hi Nic, London darling & Sam,
I'm in a bit of a fog today for some reason. I actually woke up with asthma & don't feel physically great & sometimes that also makes me feel mentally down. Hopefully I'll snap out of it soon. I know we can't feel on top of the world every day & I know it will pass. I'm telling myself this!
I'm 5kgs over where I want to be. I want to be at the bottom of my GW range, back to the lowest weight that I got down to when I lost the 36kg. It doesn't sound like much but it is actually getting me down.
I'm not really in the mood to help today so will go try to find a quote to lift my spirits & the go have a shower, wash my hair etc. I'm going into town late afternoon as my LH is having his hair cut at a friends place after work & he wants me to visit too. The couple are very overweight & have both taken up smoking again as well. I really like them both & I wish they would change their lifestyle & take control of their health. They actually somehow make me feel bad for being healthy. I think they think I'm obsessive.
OK- enough negativity. Some therapy required!
Bye for now, cate.
 
Hi Cate,

I have a number of friends who would benefit from weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. I was out for dinner with one of them this week. She was saying how she only has "3 glasses of wine a night, and that's not much really".

I was so tempted to say, "wow, that's extreme", but instead went for the gentler option of talking about drinking more water and having at least 2 AFDs a week.

The thing is, as we know, we have to be ready, within ourselves to want to make change, especially drastic change like Cohens.

The only way I know how to GET READY would be try some sort of hypnosis, but there must be books about that too.

Frustrating though, isn't it, when you want your loved ones to feel good and be healthy and they are just not that into it!
 
Busy day ahead. Been 'chatting' to our YS's GF on Facebook, researching hotels in Hanoi for her etc. Spent too much time on it today. Have house cleaning, foood prep to do!!
Mood-
Grumpy Cate gone.
Cheerful Cate back. Hooray!
GK's arriving at 12. OMG!
Weight- same, same. 2kg over GWR, 5kgs over where I want to be.
Food-
Switcheroo- chicken salad for breakfast.
Bye for today probably, xo Cate
 
Cate :beating: my Love.... :)

I hope you are feeling better!!! I know how yucky it feels when we feel down about something like that. I think sometimes, it's not even the actual amount of lbs or kg we gain that makes us feel down and out :(...but I think more the "loss of control"...the fear of reverting, and all of that along with the pants a little too tight to remind you of your previous downward spiraling ways...:(

...that being said, Cate my dear...."YOU ARE IN CONTROL",...you are enjoying life now, and you are where you should be,...in the present moment. You are the most determined, focused woman I know. 5kg is nothing for you Cate, my dear!....

....You are cycling and weight training and doing things that you didn't do as often prior...it's a new chapter to you, a new phase. Just allow yourself more love like you give others! ;) Don't be so hard on yourself babe! :) :beating:!!! I loveeeee yoU!!!
 
Alta- You're so very sweet! I love how you make me feel, even though I must admit you make me blush sometimes! I'm not used to such compliments. I have been reading your diary but not posting. You never cease to amaze me. How fit must you be?
I'm fine my friend. I wasn't really down just a bit on the crabby side. Moods go up and down for all of us. I'm usually up but sometimes you just feel out of sorts & have trouble working out exactly why. At least I feel like I do have stability with my weight even if it's not going down. I gave myself a day off worrying about it yesterday & even had a sandwich. When I break out I don't eat rubbish just things. I had a lovely day with the grandkids and a lovely evening. Our YGS woke up before 6.30 but played happily in his cot. It's still so early but everyone has had breakfast, the dishes are done, my OGS is asking to go on my computer so I told him I have to first. I was wanting to but thought I had better not as I didn't want him to so I just gave in but said I needed to type in my forum.
My GD is holding a magnifying glass over my hot coffee so I had better hurry up. I just distracted her!
I had better go. There's a demarcation dispute over a soccer ball!
I managed to fit my bike & weights in yesterday when the little fellow was asleep & my GD was distracted with a new little dolls house but had better go.
Cheers for now, cate
 
Hello my forum friends. I felt like a small change so got myself a new weight-loss ticker so that I could also tell Shine how to do it as it's been a while since I had one (2 years?)
It will also remind me every day that I had better get rid of those 5kgs or it will annoy the living daylights out of me. LOL at myself!!
We had such a lovely time with the grandkids but we were so tired. I was in bed by 10.30, asleep within 5 minutes I reckon & didn't wake until 7.10 this morning. I doubt I even rolled over in my sleep! People who have kids when they are much older-ie nearing 50 are CRAZY!! You have to be young to be able to keep up with them. We don't do a bad job & can walk further & I kicked a soccer ball around for ages but......
PHEW! Tired, even today!
Carrying them about is not good for your hips either. I have a bit of a limp today. i went to stand before & my hip gave way. Lifting weights sensibly does not throw you out of whack like lifting kids does.
Today-
Is very overcast so a walk doesn't look like a good idea unless I wear my heavy japara. You should hear the bird noise! We have striated pardelotes, swallows, cuckoos, wattle birds, ravens, wedge-tailed eagles, blue wrens, scarlet robins, honey-eaters, parrots & the odd starling which I am about to try to get rid of (I won't say how) as they are trying to get into our roof again & are succeeding in one spot. I loathe starlings. They are flying rats.
I had better go find something truly motivational today & visit Shine for the ticker info.
Cheers for now, cate
 
Eeewww!! I will never see starlings quite the same way again lol. I love the new ticker. I can't believe we had perfect weather over the weekend, and it's back to miserable and raining again. It sounds like you live in a beautiful area. I love nature, but lately am missing city life. I'm sure that will change when we get decent weather.
I know what you mean about hips. I have a back injury which gives me grief if we've been in the car for a while. I walk like someone twice my age when I get out. And sleeping after a long trip is painful too. But it's not very often. I'm hoping as I lose more weight it'll improve a bit.
Well I hope you get some sunshine there, have a great day.
 
Hello Cate:)

Your part of the world sounds glorious Cate...except for these flying bats????
I hope your enjoying your day and taking in all the good things in life.

Nice to see your ticker Cate and do you know if you go back on Cohen's 100% that 5kilo will be gone in 2/3 weeks. Also the other thing to remember is you may be gaining muscle from all your excercise so actually taking your measurements and feeling how you fit in your clothes may be a better indication to weighing.

Enjoy your day now - Sam:)
 
Sam-
I know, I know. I'll just wake up one day very soon, go on Cohen's 100% & hey presto it will be gone. Just do it Cate!
Flying Rats- Starlings! Filthy birds! Thanks for the visit Sam xo Cate
Niyah-
Phew! I am so happy to see you back. I hope you had a lovely time with your LH. It has been really good to see all of your activity in here this afternoon. I had a few days where I just lost my enthusiasm. Welcome back xo Cate
Exercise & food today-
Not 100% (stick of licorice) but no wine & mostly Cohen's original food. I'm working my way towards going on Cohen's 100%. I know that i would feel so much better. At least I resisted wine tonight. I tell you, it was a battle as my LH came home from work stressed again. It's not good at the moment and we are having trouble seeing a solution.
I rode my bike & then did 2 sets of weights X 12, 10 a total of 308 reps, followed by some Tai Chi.
Today was a healthy quite positive day (except for my LH's job)
They have asked him to work Christmas Day. He only gets paid <1.5 times when he works on Public Hol's, ( <Saturdays) & he keeps hearing all these rumours that someone is all set to get the full-time job that he has been doing as her friend will be on the interview panel. It's all unpleasant & is very much one way & it's not his. It's also really unfair. He will apply for it but if he doesn't get it we have discussed it & he will quit. This girl used to work for us. He told them today that he won't make a decision until he knows what is going on with his job. I have a feeling that i posted this yesterday but maybe I deleted it. I'll check in a sec & come back & delete this if I did. Enough about my LH's job. I have no idea what we'll do if he quits but I don't like seeing him so unhappy & not being treated properly.
Cheers for now, cate
 
My lovely husband (LH)-
Was a little better today as he has decided at long last exactly what he will tell his boss. Like most men he has trouble articulating his feelings, especially when they are hurt. I'll let you know how it goes! He's back at work tomorrow & will talk to him then. I hate seeing him hurt. He deserves better.
Today-
I am going to an extra Tai Chi lesson today & have some shopping to do- supermarket, chemist, post office etc. Typing that I had better scoot as I have to be home by 3.3o for an interview. each year for about 10 years we participate in a "Living In Australia" survey. It's quite extensive & I think would be useful for government to help make policies, assuming that they use logic in the process. It's really about how your circumstances change from year to year & measures your satisfaction with your life. It's very interesting.
Weight-
Steady on exactly 2kg over GW range. I'm actually quite happy that it has settled at that & is not creeping up as it's not a bad idea to stabilise & then go down. Soon, soon. I can do it. I guess I want to have to do it more than I want to enjoy the freedom of not being 100%. My choice. I work my way up to things. She who hesitates is not lost, just detoured a bit.
Boring myself now so will go.
Cheers folks, xoxoxo cate
 
I just ran the cursor over the reputation bars because I noticed they had grown & it actually cracked me up! "Cate is just really nice." I am not sure why it has tickled my fancy but it well & truly has. I have tears in my eyes from laughing out loud! Don't get me wrong- I love it but I didn't realise that they were ever personalised. Nice- thank you. I'll take that as a compliment & a lovely start to my day.
Weight-
YES! Down .5kg. That may not sound much to anyone but it's magic to me! I have been eating really healthily(not 100%) & in moderation & I feel great. If I lost .5kg every couple of weeks I would be very happy. It feels better to me to be eating like this all of the time & I feel committed to that now. I still may go back 100% for a week, depending on the scales. If they creep up even that .5kg that's it!
Today-
Taking the dogs for a haircut(dropping them off) then posting(Living in Australia questionnaire), banking (for my LH's golf,) Tai Chi, quick lunch(will take it I think & then just have coffee,) Exercise physio ap't, pick up dogs then home, then 8-ball tonight.
LH-
Hope his talk with the boss goes well & he manages to sort it out a bit & feel more positive. We discussed it again last night & this morning. I noticed he was awake during the night & probably thinking about it. I told him that if he throws the job in we'll manage as we always do. Nothing, especially money, is worth feeling stressed or hurt about.
OK- better skedaddle.
Cheers for now, Cate
Busy day
 
goodluck with your hubby Cate....yes money is not worth getting unwell over and for men they internalise things which can be deterimental to the mental and physical state....so all the best there.

And happy:) news I see 500grams is gone, that is fantastic.....yes if you can continue to lose this each week well it shows that your body is in a cycle of correct calories input to energy output.

Enjoy your busy day now - Sam:)
 
Hi Sam & anyone else reading my diary today. I had such a very busy day, but probably not compared to most of you, especially those with small children! My LH had a good talk to his boss & it went quite well. He has been assured that the gossip re the job is just that-gossip. I think the boss got a shock that he will quit if he doesn't get the full-time job. He appreciated being told now as he will need to advertise both. The other staff members were very shocked when he told them his plan & one was visibly upset. I know they would hate to lose him. I'm pleased he spoke up as it will clear the air & we can stop thinking about it so much.
Everything went well today really including the visit to my MIL. I helped her out considerably & she was very grateful. My tai Chi instructor told me that she really appreciated all the help I give her (I help her pack up, give her a lift, wash dishes etc) & that my TC is really coming along well. Then I went to see the Exerc. Phys. & she told me I was her star pupil, was very impressed with me using the Hotel gym in Melb & for using the 4kg weights. I am changing around a couple of weights exercises as I said they don't feel like they're doing much & we are replacing them with new ones. I'm continuing on with the 2kg weights but will up my sets soon. My blood pressure is coming down & my waist measurement has reduced 4cm since starting my exercise, even though I am about 3kg heavier so that's quite good.
I know I don't need to be told that I am doing well to feel like I'm worthy but it sometimes helps. Today I felt good about myself before I left home & I came home feeling even better.
Our dogs now look like skinned rabbits but they love it & they act like puppies again every time. I know the feeling!
Cheers for today. 8-ball tonight. My LH has the day off tomorrow which is nice.
xo Cate
Food today-
Another healthy day.
 
Hi to anyone & everyone who reads my diary!
We're still in our dressing-gowns at 10am feeling lazy & relaxed after a late night.
I'm not enjoying going to the 8-ball in this comp. I must admit. Most of the venues are not very comfortable & the only diet drink is Diet Coke or Coke Zero. Most of them don't even have mineral water or soda water. It is the country! There are also lots of drongos!
I didn't weigh today because I like to think that I'm still down .5kg. I resisted supper last night- pizza & party pies & sausage rolls, which is the usual supper at most of these venues. So did my LH. We had a nice big salad with quiche for dinner & a piece of fruit. Watching some of the players gorging on this stuff makes me feel really bad. The young ones also eat chocolate bars before & during 8-ball, quaff coke & RTD's, raspberry cordial,potato chips etc non stop. Most of them have shocking skin & look very unhealthy.
My LH has dropped weight the last few months & is keeping pace with me. How typical is that. Men lose so much easier & he has lost weight just because we don't have any sweet biscuits or cake in the house & he now follows what I do at home-eg fruit with yoghurt etc & has cut down his drinking. I'm happy though that he has because he was getting a bit of a belly ("middle-aged spread") & it's not healthy for your heart.
I had better go have a shower & get dressed in my work clothes as we may go get some wood as the sky seems to be clearing. It's the night that our GS stays tonight. My Lh is going to play golf at about 4pm. We (ha ha-he) had better do some cooking as well before he heads off to golf as our GS won't be able to wait for dinner until 7.30.
Bye for now, cate.
 
Hello Cate

Glad to see things were sorted out at you Hubbies work...that must be a relief for you both.
Well just a quick drop in.
Enjoy your evening with your GS.

Sam:)
 
Hi Sam & thanks. Nothing is sorted it's just that the air has been cleared. He still might be out of a job if he does not get the f/t job as he'll quit but at least he has stated his case. Oh well. Jobs are not worth losing sleepover! Cheers, Cate
 
Hi Cate,
Just thought I'd drop by and say hello. Managed to read a bit of your diary a moment ago, am glad your LH managed to get things off his chest and clear the air. It is definitely worrying when our loved ones get things bottled inside and there's little we can do except to give them moral support and tons of TLC.

How is the 5kg loss going? I am still maintaining my weight within the 3kg GW range, and I think I'm somewhere in the middle now. We have been celebrating Eid Mubarak (after fasting for a month) and suddenly there are just these mounds of food being offered everywhere that it's hard to say NO! And I do know the joy of losing 500g :) I hope your healthy eating manages to help shed those unwanted extra kgs.

Anyways, was happy to read your news and I hope to be able to keep up with your diary :)

Wishing you a lovely day ahead (well, your day is probably almost over now given the time difference!).

XXX
Sarah
 
Hey Sarah- That was a pleasant surprise to see you visit! Nice! I'm really good thanks & it's just lovely hearing that you are doing so well. I think it's really important that people can see that Cohen's is sustainable & that maintenance does work if you follow it. I had some mango tonight actually. I so love mangoes. They are only just appearing in the supermarket here. Mm mmm.....mangoes! I do weights every second day now & exercise every day- mostly walking & am feeling very fit. The few excess kilos do not feel much like fat. I am aware of moving muscles every time I move. It's quite exhilarating & I love it! Thanks for your visit Sarah. Cheers for now, cate.
Weights today-
I did 3 sets today- 14 exercises, 10 reps each-420 reps total! Wee Hoo! I have 2 new exercises that are harder & I made one up. It's a cross between Tai Chi & double leg raises. It's hard but it's fun & it's great for my balance. You feel on a high after doing weights. My exercise physio wants me to stay with the 2kg weights but up the sets to 3 so today was day 1 of that. So far, so good. I asked if I should wear my wrist weights as well or should I wear them when I walk & she said to wear them when I walk.
We had a lovely evening with our grandson. he had his aths carnival at school & he went in everything he could. His muscles were really aching & as well as soaking in a bath with 'lectric soda & then sitting on my lap for his usual head massage, back scratch etc I gave him a deep muscle massage with Metsal. His muscles were quite knotted. He's only 10 but competed in a 800 metre race as well as the 100, 200 (he won both) & lots of others. He was pooped- too tired to read.
I have a feeling I might be a little sore tomorrow as doing the extra reps today, while making me feel damned near invincible, may just make me feel almost exactly 56 years old in the morning. I have never felt better than I do right now. I was able to tell my EP yesterday that I have not felt depressed once since I started doing my new exercise program, especially the weights 3 months ago.
Exercise+ healthy eating= happy Cate. I must never forget!
Cheers for now folks, cate
 
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