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Ladybird
Hi Ladybird,
I just read your post about you being sick, sorry to hear that.
Id just like to assure you that you will be ok, just get straight back on the Cohens wagon and you'll be fine.
I have had some troubles of late, being sick and some other problems which has thrown me off track that much that i actually ate some really bad foods.. ie- Hot Chips, Kabab, and had a few drinks.. not of water either..
I am now back on track, for the last time. I have been on Cohen's for 12 weeks so 3 months.. and it took its toll on me the other week. But i will finish because i have done so well so far.
I am determined to finish Cohen's and get back to the normality of life.
So hang in there, i too have stuffed up.. but it isnt the end of the world.. if you are strong enough you will get back to it.. and you will finish this.
Mermaid Sister- Your ticker has come down so far, well done!!!! So proud of you
To the rest of you, good luck with everything
Hi Ladybird,
I just read your post about you being sick, sorry to hear that.
Id just like to assure you that you will be ok, just get straight back on the Cohens wagon and you'll be fine.
I have had some troubles of late, being sick and some other problems which has thrown me off track that much that i actually ate some really bad foods.. ie- Hot Chips, Kabab, and had a few drinks.. not of water either..
I am now back on track, for the last time. I have been on Cohen's for 12 weeks so 3 months.. and it took its toll on me the other week. But i will finish because i have done so well so far.
I am determined to finish Cohen's and get back to the normality of life.
So hang in there, i too have stuffed up.. but it isnt the end of the world.. if you are strong enough you will get back to it.. and you will finish this.
Mermaid Sister- Your ticker has come down so far, well done!!!! So proud of you
To the rest of you, good luck with everything
rjm
New member
Hi everyone,
I am back on track today and feeling really motivated and positive. Thanks everyone for all your posts because these are what has helped to get me fired up again. I have even adjusted my ticker to read the goal weight that Cohens have set me which is 57 - 60 (I'll aim for the high side at the moment). I have always aimed for 75kg previously and so when I get close to this I consider myself done and don't even attempt to go any lower. A few people on here have said that you are better to go right down to the goal weight set, and I emailed one of the clinics yesterday and the reply I got was
"if you do not reach your “natural goal weight” there is no point in doing the reefed as it is only effective when you have got rid of all the fat (your body will still have what it needs in order to function but there will be no excess). This is why Dr Cohen does not want us clinics to give people their refeeds unless they have finished. The amazing thing about reaching you natural goal weight is that your body will tell you when you have reached it – this will happen when you start getting really hungry – this is when we do the reefed.
This helps us stabilise the hormones involved in the weight loss and also consolidate the weight loss which enables us to keep the weight off (as long as we keep to sensible foods and keep our bodies balanced).
so I have decided to aim for my correct goal weigh, which again seems a huge amount, but plenty of others on here have done it, and I'm sure I can too. If I make it to 60kg I will have lost 52kgs all up. Last time I completed Cohens I lost 35kgs, but, unfortunately, have regained about 18kgs of this, so I'm back and fired up to get this over and done with once and for all!!!!
I am back on track today and feeling really motivated and positive. Thanks everyone for all your posts because these are what has helped to get me fired up again. I have even adjusted my ticker to read the goal weight that Cohens have set me which is 57 - 60 (I'll aim for the high side at the moment). I have always aimed for 75kg previously and so when I get close to this I consider myself done and don't even attempt to go any lower. A few people on here have said that you are better to go right down to the goal weight set, and I emailed one of the clinics yesterday and the reply I got was
"if you do not reach your “natural goal weight” there is no point in doing the reefed as it is only effective when you have got rid of all the fat (your body will still have what it needs in order to function but there will be no excess). This is why Dr Cohen does not want us clinics to give people their refeeds unless they have finished. The amazing thing about reaching you natural goal weight is that your body will tell you when you have reached it – this will happen when you start getting really hungry – this is when we do the reefed.
This helps us stabilise the hormones involved in the weight loss and also consolidate the weight loss which enables us to keep the weight off (as long as we keep to sensible foods and keep our bodies balanced).
so I have decided to aim for my correct goal weigh, which again seems a huge amount, but plenty of others on here have done it, and I'm sure I can too. If I make it to 60kg I will have lost 52kgs all up. Last time I completed Cohens I lost 35kgs, but, unfortunately, have regained about 18kgs of this, so I'm back and fired up to get this over and done with once and for all!!!!
Mermaid_sister
New member
Hey everyone- ticker update, not very exciting but that is only because I cheated last week and weighed myself at my parents house- funny I can't practice what I preach, but I just had to, my belt moved down not one but two notches last week so I had to see for myself, I think its that old theory of not much scale movement but huge inch loss. People keep asking me if I feel better for it, and I hate to be a negative nancy but I don't yet- I still feel fat, but I always hold the sentiment that I will soon!
BAM!!!! where have you been sweetie I have missed you! we have so much catching up to do! glad you've hopped back on the wagon, I know its been a stressful time for you, but you have come so far!
rjm- we almost have the same amount to lose, don't worry, it may seem like heaps but look at Bams progress, shes knocked off nearly 20kgs in 12 weeks (? correct me if I'm wrong Bam) we can do this!!!
Cath- welcome and I hope you decide to join, it is a good program to be on, good luck!
also welsome to Lonniece and Ladybird- Ladybird just think of it as starting the program first off, but this time you have 3 or so kgs less to lose- bonus!
What I wouldn't do for a day off! my bf ate KFC last night for tea, and cos I got the car yesterday I had to take him through drie thru oh! I'm so vulerable eekk! its not TOM, apparently it has something to do with detox again, and also I think my scales need new batteries so the cravings are happening, however they are settling down, so I am determined to make it to xmas! (thats my planned deviation day minus any bread stuff) I really just wanna have KFC for xmas lunch how funny!
sorry about the long post guys, I'm procrastinating, sooooo much uni work (a bit overwhelming)
BAM!!!! where have you been sweetie I have missed you! we have so much catching up to do! glad you've hopped back on the wagon, I know its been a stressful time for you, but you have come so far!
rjm- we almost have the same amount to lose, don't worry, it may seem like heaps but look at Bams progress, shes knocked off nearly 20kgs in 12 weeks (? correct me if I'm wrong Bam) we can do this!!!
Cath- welcome and I hope you decide to join, it is a good program to be on, good luck!
also welsome to Lonniece and Ladybird- Ladybird just think of it as starting the program first off, but this time you have 3 or so kgs less to lose- bonus!
What I wouldn't do for a day off! my bf ate KFC last night for tea, and cos I got the car yesterday I had to take him through drie thru oh! I'm so vulerable eekk! its not TOM, apparently it has something to do with detox again, and also I think my scales need new batteries so the cravings are happening, however they are settling down, so I am determined to make it to xmas! (thats my planned deviation day minus any bread stuff) I really just wanna have KFC for xmas lunch how funny!
sorry about the long post guys, I'm procrastinating, sooooo much uni work (a bit overwhelming)
getting off track
I know we are meant to stick to the program 100%, but for those of us who in the past haven't, remember, in real life, these things happen. No one is perfect all the time no matter what it is they're doing. And everyone goes through rough patches that causes them to revert back to old habits sometimes. It took our whole lives to develop these habits. When choosing the wrong things to eat, it cant be compared to giving up smoking or recovering from alcoholism, because people who give those things up, have to abstain from them completely. Impossible to do with food, so from that point of view, the battle can be tougher. Having said that, another way of looking at it is it's easier, because reformed smokers and drinkers cant touch the stuff, however, we can at least fill our stomachs with something to relieve cravings. We are all only human, and we are all doing our personal best, so lets not beat up on ourselves. Guilt is not a hugely motivating force. Acceptance and support is what everyone needs here, and we are so lucky to get it.
We are getting heaps of pressure to attend the end of year dinner. We get free transport, and the meal is a set menu. I really dont want to go, because I wont want to eat anything there, and wont really want to take my own food. Its not that I cant deal with not having anything, but we pay x amount and the social club covers the rest, so its a waste of money if I'm not eating. So I'm trying to think of the best way to get the point across. I guess its just a matter of explaining and being firm, which isnt that hard. By that time I would have been back on Cohens for almost 2 months, and there is no way I'm deviating.
BAM only 10 kgs to go, you'll be there and celebrating before you know it. It does take it out of you when you get sick and have other stuff going on. Been there, and if I didnt cave in at the time, I did later. Good to see you back. Keep drinking that water, and the rest will fall off.
I know we are meant to stick to the program 100%, but for those of us who in the past haven't, remember, in real life, these things happen. No one is perfect all the time no matter what it is they're doing. And everyone goes through rough patches that causes them to revert back to old habits sometimes. It took our whole lives to develop these habits. When choosing the wrong things to eat, it cant be compared to giving up smoking or recovering from alcoholism, because people who give those things up, have to abstain from them completely. Impossible to do with food, so from that point of view, the battle can be tougher. Having said that, another way of looking at it is it's easier, because reformed smokers and drinkers cant touch the stuff, however, we can at least fill our stomachs with something to relieve cravings. We are all only human, and we are all doing our personal best, so lets not beat up on ourselves. Guilt is not a hugely motivating force. Acceptance and support is what everyone needs here, and we are so lucky to get it.
We are getting heaps of pressure to attend the end of year dinner. We get free transport, and the meal is a set menu. I really dont want to go, because I wont want to eat anything there, and wont really want to take my own food. Its not that I cant deal with not having anything, but we pay x amount and the social club covers the rest, so its a waste of money if I'm not eating. So I'm trying to think of the best way to get the point across. I guess its just a matter of explaining and being firm, which isnt that hard. By that time I would have been back on Cohens for almost 2 months, and there is no way I'm deviating.
BAM only 10 kgs to go, you'll be there and celebrating before you know it. It does take it out of you when you get sick and have other stuff going on. Been there, and if I didnt cave in at the time, I did later. Good to see you back. Keep drinking that water, and the rest will fall off.
Mermaid Sister- You have done so well, and I have missed speaking to you aswell.. but unfortunately at the moment there has been alot of Up's & Down's and im trying to take control of that.. also work has been really busy and I havent been able to get onto Msn without having 10000 things to do at the same time. I will come on soon, and talk to you.. Also i dont have the internet at my new place.. let alone a computer.. so i cant talk at night
And yes you were right about my kg loss in 12 weeks, it can be done.. Just do it girls, you have nothing to lose other then weight hehe
L-Jay- Thanks so much for your post, yes i do have 10kg's to go and they will come off as soon as i get my ass into gear again.. Im happy with the way i look at the moment and im sure that has something to do with being so content.. and having Cohens going downhill.. but ill get there, as will you
And yes you were right about my kg loss in 12 weeks, it can be done.. Just do it girls, you have nothing to lose other then weight
heheL-Jay- Thanks so much for your post, yes i do have 10kg's to go and they will come off as soon as i get my ass into gear again.. Im happy with the way i look at the moment and im sure that has something to do with being so content.. and having Cohens going downhill.. but ill get there, as will you
heavenlylamb
New member
Hi L-Jay,
I would explain that you're on a special diet for medical reasons and can they order a special meal for you. I do that regularly at events, seminars, business lunches etc. You will need to be quite specific! You won't necessarily get the amounts correct, but the general type of food should at least be OK. They will need to cater for vegetarians, those on gluten free diets etc, so it should not be too hard to get something you can eat. I normally ask for either steak and a garden salad with balsamic vinegar dressing. honeydew melon, kiwifruit and mango for dessert. It is possible to eat out on the program, and not deviate, apart from in quantities. In some cases, I have also specified quantities, but that's a bit harder to patrol!
IchooseLife
New member
I got my program today and ready to start tomorrow... gotta say I'm a big meat eater so for me it's looking good, I think a lot of it will be mental more than anything else to start with. Just diced up my chicken and beef and boy 110 grams is not a lot hey lol
L-JAY I'd be doing as other's have recommended, tell them you're on a specific diet for medical reasons and this is what you can eat in these sizes only. Good luck and have fun
60kg's til goal weight.. here I come 57kg
L-JAY I'd be doing as other's have recommended, tell them you're on a specific diet for medical reasons and this is what you can eat in these sizes only. Good luck and have fun
60kg's til goal weight.. here I come 57kg
IchooseLife
New member
Someone did my ticker for me THANK YOU xxxooo
L-Jay I can so relate to how you're feeling, as i have just gone through that myself with my trophy night (Which we contribute to over the year with our Rego fees) and a 21st..... I know it's hard, because i went to both and was an anti social non eater & non drinker!
I also have an end of year work function with a set menu (and all the grog you can drink) so that will be difficult too. If you really don't want to go (and your decision has NOTHING to do with not being able to eat) then don't go. However if this is going to be a fantastic night out (aside from the food) with lots of socialising and good company and the only reason you feel uncomfortable is the "Food" then go!!!! Why sit at home and feel sorry for yourself cause you can't eat... you can go after the meal has finished, or leave the room while they are eating, or have a big glass of (allowed) soft drink or water.
People understand, and really Who CARES!!! it's your body and you are doing this for YOU! not them!!! So enjoy yourself and if they hassle you tell them to B##*@r Off!
(sorry peoples, i get a bit passionate sometimes...)
I also have an end of year work function with a set menu (and all the grog you can drink) so that will be difficult too. If you really don't want to go (and your decision has NOTHING to do with not being able to eat) then don't go. However if this is going to be a fantastic night out (aside from the food) with lots of socialising and good company and the only reason you feel uncomfortable is the "Food" then go!!!! Why sit at home and feel sorry for yourself cause you can't eat... you can go after the meal has finished, or leave the room while they are eating, or have a big glass of (allowed) soft drink or water.
People understand, and really Who CARES!!! it's your body and you are doing this for YOU! not them!!! So enjoy yourself and if they hassle you tell them to B##*@r Off!
(sorry peoples, i get a bit passionate sometimes...)
Brieziel IchooseLife and heavenly lamb thanks for your helpful suggestions. I'll let you all know what I decide, at least I have some different ways of dealing with it now.
BAM I know of a few people who get to that "comfortable " stage. A suggestion I thought of, (which btw I'll probably have to use later on) is if you have a photo of yourself at or around your ideal weight, put it next to a photo of yourself now, and have a visual reminder of the difference 10kgs can make. Anyway, sending you good vibes and looking forward to seeing your goal weight piccies in the very near future
Does anyone make use of the Cohens newsletters found online at their site? They have some very motivational stuff, plus recipes.
BAM I know of a few people who get to that "comfortable " stage. A suggestion I thought of, (which btw I'll probably have to use later on) is if you have a photo of yourself at or around your ideal weight, put it next to a photo of yourself now, and have a visual reminder of the difference 10kgs can make. Anyway, sending you good vibes and looking forward to seeing your goal weight piccies in the very near future
Does anyone make use of the Cohens newsletters found online at their site? They have some very motivational stuff, plus recipes.
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Hi Everyone,
Well finally a drop in weight.....which will probably be gone tommorow.
woke up 3.5 kg down from starting weight...feeling good...drove off to work and totally forgot my breakfast.
Got to work, and as usual a table full of chocolate. Managed to not touch a single morsel. Had alredy drunk 2 litres of water on the way to work so I felt ok. Had my "breakfast" at 1.00pm! Because you are not meant to skip meals I shortened my "Lunch' and only waited 4 hours. Back to normal for dinner tonight. Will probably affect my weightloss but I'm just trying to make the best of it.
Came home with a CARLOAD of choclates.......swapped half already with other reps which is good. Going visiting tommorow, so hopefully most of what is left will go then.
Keep up the good work everyone!
Myshy
Well finally a drop in weight.....which will probably be gone tommorow.
woke up 3.5 kg down from starting weight...feeling good...drove off to work and totally forgot my breakfast.
Got to work, and as usual a table full of chocolate. Managed to not touch a single morsel. Had alredy drunk 2 litres of water on the way to work so I felt ok. Had my "breakfast" at 1.00pm! Because you are not meant to skip meals I shortened my "Lunch' and only waited 4 hours. Back to normal for dinner tonight. Will probably affect my weightloss but I'm just trying to make the best of it.
Came home with a CARLOAD of choclates.......swapped half already with other reps which is good. Going visiting tommorow, so hopefully most of what is left will go then.
Keep up the good work everyone!
Myshy
MrsMc
New member
'nother newbie
HI Everyone
just wanted to say that this is my second day on Cohen's, and apart from a slight headache, things are going great.
Not only is it my second day on Cohen's it's also my second day at my new job, I started at MCDonalds yesterday it's not too bad, i'm too darn busy to even think about eating the food. Although it has been handy being able to buy a garden salad when I leave, and then I just weigh out the amount i'm allowed, throw out the cherry tomatoes, and cook some chicken or whatever and add that to it.
I'm a bit worried about my first early shift tomorrow. i'll have to eat brekky at 4.30am, then lunch at 10am after i've finished, will i have to eat dinner at 3pm
you all seem very successful on the program
thanks
MrsMc
HI Everyone
just wanted to say that this is my second day on Cohen's, and apart from a slight headache, things are going great.
Not only is it my second day on Cohen's it's also my second day at my new job, I started at MCDonalds yesterday
it's not too bad, i'm too darn busy to even think about eating the food. Although it has been handy being able to buy a garden salad when I leave, and then I just weigh out the amount i'm allowed, throw out the cherry tomatoes, and cook some chicken or whatever and add that to it.I'm a bit worried about my first early shift tomorrow. i'll have to eat brekky at 4.30am, then lunch at 10am after i've finished, will i have to eat dinner at 3pm
you all seem very successful on the program
thanks
MrsMc
eleni_chrys
New member
yoghurt
hey everyone!!
now if anyone's like me, and isn't mad crazy about yoghurt but are still eating it, guess what?
Yoghurt is proven to shift tummy fat. The high level of calcium helps lower cortisol, a hormone known to increase tummy fat.
I read it in last week's New Weekly, but did a net search and found it's true.
Bon appetit for breakfast!!
Leni <3
hey everyone!!
now if anyone's like me, and isn't mad crazy about yoghurt but are still eating it, guess what?
Yoghurt is proven to shift tummy fat. The high level of calcium helps lower cortisol, a hormone known to increase tummy fat.
I read it in last week's New Weekly, but did a net search and found it's true.
Bon appetit for breakfast!!
Leni <3
Pinksultana
New member
question - eating after 9pm
So my consultant, and my guideline book both say try not to eat after 9pm.....just wondering, does anyone know whether this means meals, or everything including fruits and crackers?
Cheers
Pink
So my consultant, and my guideline book both say try not to eat after 9pm.....just wondering, does anyone know whether this means meals, or everything including fruits and crackers?
Cheers
Pink
Mrsmac - Welcome! The 5 hour rule means you have to wait a minimum of 5 hours between meals. You can go over that...for instance you don't have to eat at 4.30pm tommorow - you can eat at 6pm if that suits you better. The salads at maccas are great for a standby aren't they. If I am really stuck I'll buy one - beats caving into junk food.I don't know how I would go working with fries though - they are the best when they have just been cooked! I work for Cadbury which is bad enough.
Pinksultana - I was told to eat my meals before 9pm. Nothing was said about fruit/crackers. Last time around on the diet I often ate a piece of fruit & a cracker around 10pm. Not sure if it's a hard and fast rule - maybe someone else knows for sure. If in doubt - ask your consultant.
Leni - thanks for the info on yogurt. I'll be eating that a little more often I think!
Myshy
p.s I forgot to say hello to the other newbies on the forum....Hello & Welcome
Pinksultana - I was told to eat my meals before 9pm. Nothing was said about fruit/crackers. Last time around on the diet I often ate a piece of fruit & a cracker around 10pm. Not sure if it's a hard and fast rule - maybe someone else knows for sure. If in doubt - ask your consultant.
Leni - thanks for the info on yogurt. I'll be eating that a little more often I think!
Myshy
p.s I forgot to say hello to the other newbies on the forum....Hello & Welcome
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Flavored Coffee
Hi All,
I have not written in a while but I have a question for all you experts out there. I love coffee and used to drink it with milk alot. However, on Cohen's, I have switched to black and have been dealing with it. Well, I am dying to have black coffee with a flavor to it such as French Vanilla or something. Not a coffee drink with something added but actual buy the beans that are flavored and I was wondering if this would affect my weight loss and if anyone has tried that. I think I am at a point that I need something to look forward to and I thought this could be it. Does anyone have an opinion about this? On the package at the grocery store it says naturally and artificially flavored but does not list sugar or anything in it.
Thanks!
Hi All,
I have not written in a while but I have a question for all you experts out there. I love coffee and used to drink it with milk alot. However, on Cohen's, I have switched to black and have been dealing with it. Well, I am dying to have black coffee with a flavor to it such as French Vanilla or something. Not a coffee drink with something added but actual buy the beans that are flavored and I was wondering if this would affect my weight loss and if anyone has tried that. I think I am at a point that I need something to look forward to and I thought this could be it. Does anyone have an opinion about this? On the package at the grocery store it says naturally and artificially flavored but does not list sugar or anything in it.
Thanks!
heavenlylamb
New member
LucyQ, in my program it says we are not allowed to have Vanilla flavouring, so I don't think flavoured coffee beans would be allowed. I would check with your consultant
Pink Sultana, I was told not to eat anything after 9pm, including fruit and crackers, by my consultant.
Myshy, maybe its worthwhile keeping some breakfast type food at work - some yoghurt/ fruit, so that if you get caught like that you can still eat something. Otherwise its a long time to not have any protein.
Pink Sultana, I was told not to eat anything after 9pm, including fruit and crackers, by my consultant.
Myshy, maybe its worthwhile keeping some breakfast type food at work - some yoghurt/ fruit, so that if you get caught like that you can still eat something. Otherwise its a long time to not have any protein.
rjm
New member
Hi everyone,
day 1 is done, and I'm down 1.5kgs. I feel like I have just picked up where I left off and I am feeling terrific already. No headaches or anything. I am beginning to believe that this is the way my body wants to be and these are probably the foods I should always eat as I feel soooooo good.
Thanks for the info on the yoghurt, I don't usually eat it, but might try some, my tummy is my worst area. First to gain weight and always the last to lose it. Does anyone have any advice on which yoghurts are the nicest and any ways to eat it to make it taste better. I like flavoured yoghurt, but not too keen on plain yoghurt.
myshy, how on earth could you manage to bring home a carload of chocolate and not eat any. I think I would refuse to bring any home with me!!
LucyQ, probably best to check with your consultant on that one. I wouldn't have a clue about vanilla beans etc. Sorry.
Good to see everyone is still going well. Have a great day all. Talk to you soon.
day 1 is done, and I'm down 1.5kgs. I feel like I have just picked up where I left off and I am feeling terrific already. No headaches or anything. I am beginning to believe that this is the way my body wants to be and these are probably the foods I should always eat as I feel soooooo good.
Thanks for the info on the yoghurt, I don't usually eat it, but might try some, my tummy is my worst area. First to gain weight and always the last to lose it. Does anyone have any advice on which yoghurts are the nicest and any ways to eat it to make it taste better. I like flavoured yoghurt, but not too keen on plain yoghurt.
myshy, how on earth could you manage to bring home a carload of chocolate and not eat any. I think I would refuse to bring any home with me!!
LucyQ, probably best to check with your consultant on that one. I wouldn't have a clue about vanilla beans etc. Sorry.
Good to see everyone is still going well. Have a great day all. Talk to you soon.