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hey everyone

you all seem as down in the dumps as me! sorry to hear about all you wonderful people having it rough at the mo, I guess there are ups and downs

I'm going to open up here because I haven't told anyone in my own life yet and I need to get it off my chest.

I have decided to see a councellor about my eating disorder- and this time keep at it. The last few days have been hell, so many assignments due and I have found myself not eating all day trying to finish, then stopping to eat a whole heap of you guessed it- junk the disgusting stuff that got me into this mess and then... well you can work out what happens after that when the guilt hits. Tomorrow I am back on Cohens 110% and I am going to see a professional about my problem because although I said I HAD bulimia and I was over it, I deny the fact that I have relapses and until I get help and face those demons I have realised it will never truely go away. Last night after an episode I had a huge cry and I sat down and made a list of why I don't want to be fat anymore. I read it and read it and read it some more. The I decided to make a list of the reasons why I AM going to be thin. Not why I want to be thin but why I am going to be thin. This helped a great deal and I recommend it to anyone who is feeling negative about their progress/ deviations/ themselves in general.

sorry to burden you guys with all this but I need to get it off my chest and I guess the whole annonymity of the forum is a security blanket for me right now.

So tomorrow (actually today) is a new day and we are all going to do it and do it well, I hope everyone has a nice weekend and feels much better (those that aren't right now, to the others, keep up the good work)

much love
Bec
 
it is a new day Mermaid_Sister.. you get the help you need, get back on that horse and ride into the life you are destined to lead.

BIG HUGS for you.. take care of you :)
 
I did it!

cherub said:
Suggestions for not deviating at social outings:

  • keep a diet drink in your hand the whole night
  • make cups of tea/coffee...play hostess
  • keep busy...take photos...clean up...avoid being offered food...say you've already had plenty and you're full.
  • say you're fasting for a glucose tolerance test in the morning
People only tend to notice if you say no to food...so if you have to, make good cohen choices...talk heaps (can't eat when talking) and enjoy your social night out!

Leave early if temptation becomes too much...dog's sick, forgot to turn iron off etc ha!
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hey cherub!

I am so darn happy! I am so darn proud of myself! I did not deviate at all during the birthday party! I actually packed my food, a diet coke, a bottle of water, an apple and crackers. But as I left my house in a rush, I forgot my apple and I thought how hard it was going to be to resist the temptations since I do not have an apple to keep me at bay.

But I did it! I smelt the food but I said no in my head although my eyes were stealing glances at the wonderful food that was provided. The birthday girl offered me cake but I had to say no. I actually said No. Wow! I'm so proud of myself!

And you know what I did? I told my friends that I'm on my last lap of weight loss and I will not cave into any temptations. Thank God for they understood! They even commented that I looked slimmer and encouraged me to keep up with it.

I'm so proud of myself. I'm a victor for 5 days! No deviations! 3 cheers for me!
 
living it said:
Now, I am much disappointed and wonder why the weight loss has come to a halt. Monday will be a month for me, but in the last week, nothing has come off.

Speaking of the clinic, i finally went in for my weigh in.... had my weigh in and i came in at 94kgs. That was last week, before i left!

And i have not heard anything about my blood test which i took a week ago? Wonder what has happened with that.
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:confused: Living It DON"T STRESS! my body did the same thing, it melted like crazy the first few weeks and then the last 2 weeks it seemed to stop, then about 4 days ago i dropped almost 2kg overnight and have now stopped again!
i think these flucations are normal and just the body adjusting, it will drop again soon!

Newlife Well done for not deviating! go you good thing! keep it up!

I went and got my spray tan done this morning -My reward for reaching my first goal! soon i will be dancing on the beach like Momma Pijama.... WHERE ARE YOU MOMMA P????? how is your journey travelling?
 
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Half way there!!!!!

I'm SOOO excited.... for several reasons

* I was having a difficult time not deviating for a week or so, and I got back together with it all, and didn't deviate at all from Monday onwards.
*This morning, I have cracked the 90kg mark - I'm at 89kg on my scales.... which is usually 1 kg lower than the clinic scales, but I've adjusted my ticker to there anyway, cause it is SOOO exciting.
*I'm halfway!!!!!!!!!
* My daughter and son both weigh 28kg....... so I have lost one of them from my body!! When I finish I will have lost both of them! I can't imagine having walked around holding their body weight all the time. I can hardly lift them up, yet I was carrying that the whole time.
*I am wearing shorts that I haven't been able to wear for about 6 years....
*All that in 4 months!! When I was on Jenny Craig, I lost 21 kg in 12 months!


I love Cohens!!
 
Lookin' good

Well done Newlife - it's great that you didn't have to make excuses...you told the truth and it worked out great! Proud of you!

Heavenly Lamb - I also wonder how I managed to carry around a huge bag of rice for years! Well done...it's all good from here!

Bam - Take time to get your head back to the right frame of mind and you'll be right...just trust the program to do the rest.

Mermaid Sister - be patient with your weight loss...there's no rush...don't feel guilty for your deviations...just accept them...be kind to yourself...when I have a binge now, I choose food carefully...and savour it - I'm teaching myself that it's ok to eat chocolate occasionally because I trust that the program will help me get back on track to the new me. I've lost 11.4kg in 10 weeks and during that time, I've had quite a few deviations (some big ones...like a 4 day binge) and I trust Cohen's to help me lose approx 1kg a week regardless of pig outs! Take care:)
 
Did a little shopping this morning, have been too frightened of trying anything on, I don't know why, I know I'm smaller, anyway I was in desperate need of a belt, my 3/4 jeans are so baggy and the crotch was hanging so low I thought I might be mistaken for a rapper. A belt would let me wear the size 20 a little longer as I don't want to spend much on clothes at the moment, not until I have to, much like everyone else :) . Found one, which will do nicely and had a browse at some pants and tops and lashed out and bought (all on sale) a lovely summery shirt (size 16) and some canvas crop pants (size 18), due to my lacking in height, 5'2" the crops are the perfect full length. So, I'm pleased that I did buy myself something nice, we are off to Sydney in 4 weeks for my Hubby's company Xmas party so I did need to think about a casual outfit at some stage. Now what to wear for my work get together??
 
WOW Heavenly lamb AWESOME EFFORT..

Feeling a bit flat today... just so tired all the time lately. No energy to do anything :(

No deviations all week :)
 
Heavenly lamb that is so great that your halfway - your a champ!!

I just want to say that I have had the crapest week with deviations. Here I was going along peachy and thinking how easy this life change is and then wham!! I keep craving lollie snakes - doesnt matter what I think about, it is drving me crazy. Almost bought a bag the other day but managed to avoid them. I have been really hungry as well this week, have had extra crips and fruit VERY BAD!!. Not sure what the deal is. Sorry to whine but I had to get it off my chest!!
 
LESS OF ME - I emailed you privately about having coffee next week.
BAM - Please join us..I don't bite.
Everyone else if you are up in this area you are most welcome to join us also for Coffee.

I am just so proud of everyone for doing such a good job, keep up the good work everyone.

Heavenly- You are doing so fantastic...Atta Girl' keep it up.

Have a good Sunday!
Cheers,
Jo@Bribie
 
Hi Lexie My main problem w Atkins was how quickly the weight went back on.....and then some ! In fact, that was my main concern with Cohen"s. But I'm down 12kg in 4 weeks, & I do feel this eating plan is both healthier & probably easier to stick with than Atkins, so I'm just crossing fingers that the "refeed" is the answer!
 
Hi everyone!:D
Just updating my ticker. I have been sooo busy at work putting together an awards dinner that I havn't been in here in a while, WOW :eek:so many new people! Welcome aboard the Cohen's Weight Loss Wagon! Everyone is doing so fantastically well, it is great to see! Keep drinking people!
 
Treasure trove!!

I just found 2 bags of size 14 clothes that I had put into storage.... how exciting. A lot of it is quite tired and old, but there are plenty of "new" things to go into my cupboard.....
(less fatty close your eyes !)


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including about 20 bras!! I won't have to buy any for quite a while! and a HUGE amount of lingerie........ I mean how many cami's does one girl need... Obviously I needed quite a lot in my thinner and pre-children days.

So, they are all in the wash, ready to be worn this week. All I needed to do was rip the shoulder pads out of all the shirts! How times and fashions change!
 
I don't care whether people think I shouldn't weigh as regularly as I do. Nothing beats seeing the scales and the ticker going down. Plus, its amazing the difference the way clothes fit just with 1\2 to 1 kg lost. If it works for you, do it. If it gets you down, and you prefer to wait a month, wait. We are individuals. Do what suits. :)
 
I'm with you L Jay, I went my first month with not weighing, and now I weigh myself every couple of days! It inspires me to keep on doing what I am doing and stops me from deviating! It has been many many years since I have seen these numbers on the scales and I'll be damned if I'm not going to enjoy seeing them go down one by one! Everyone IS different and if you can't handle the small changes or stalls then don't do it, don't weigh yourself, but please don't critisize those of us who do and get something positive from the experience. We can actually make up our own minds. It is not BORING to us.
 
IchooseLife said:
just wondering what weights are what clothes sizes.. I realise it varies depending on height etc.. but as a genearl rule?
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I don't think its possible to say...... I see people saying they are in the same size as me, who weigh alot more. I think it depends upon your shape as well as your height, as well as where you are buying clothes. Each shop has a different "cut" for a size. At 89kg, I'm a size 18 in regular clothes. But I'm beginning to be able to fit 16's. (and I have one 14 skirt that I can wear, but not do up! But I'm still going to wear it!)

I'm wide in the hips, so I tend to need a larger size in the pants/skirts. I find that they are generally too big in the waist, and often in the crotch. But I can't do them up when they are smaller!
 
L-Jay said:
I don't care whether people think I shouldn't weigh as regularly as I do. Nothing beats seeing the scales and the ticker going down. Plus, its amazing the difference the way clothes fit just with 1\2 to 1 kg lost. If it works for you, do it. If it gets you down, and you prefer to wait a month, wait. We are individuals. Do what suits. :)
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I"m also a daily weigher, and find it keeps me on track, and accountable. and as others have said previously, I adjust the types of foods I'm eating based on what the scales said. but I very rarely get "down" by what I see. I think for those who get stressed when they don't see any movement, its better not to look at the scales. I'm generally pretty relaxed, and have gotten used to the several days of no movement, followed by a kilo drop in a day!
If I didn't weigh for a month, I think I would put on weight, cause I wouldn't be getting the feedback that deviating is not good for weight loss and following the plan works!

For me, its kind of like at my job, where I check my sales levels daily. I'd rather know early on that there is a problem, than waiting until the last minute of the month to change my stategy to see the sales come in. So, I check my weight every day, and change strategies if I need to!
 
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