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Hi Everyone!

I just called Cohen's today to sign up for the program and i'm very excited to join the forum. I hope I can start and lose some weight before Christmas Eve. That's when I get together with my family, and they mostly haven't seen me for a while. I know they don't judge me but i just feel down on myself for being overweight. I am around 103kg and my ideal is 51-54 (because i'm a shorty). Most of my friends and family remember me at that weight, granted it was many years ago. I am so excited and hope I can make it there again one day:)

Cheers,
Pen.
 
Hi everyone well its taken me so long to get over this horrible last year finally I am at a place where I can start my program again. Been fully on it for 6 days and coping very well havent got on the scales and really looking forward to a good weight loss tomorrow morning.

RJM and myshy its good to see familiar names from the old forum and also you have been doing well.

Have always been reading everyones posts just didnt feel right in adding to them when I wasnt on the program.

So I hope I can do it this time, I think everything is behind me now, we got really bad news yesterday my son and wife lost their first baby at 12 weeks and for once I didnt turn to food, which for me was such a milestone I was so proud of myself even with being so upset.

So hello to all, will post when I can congrats to all who are doing so well will post my first weeks weightloss tomorrow.

So here I am at the beginning of my journey again I am hoping I can do it.
Dianne
 
Bright yellow well done. If you start in the next week or so, you will definately lose before Christmas, what a lovely pressie to give yourself.
Missys-mumSorry to hear your news but great going for not falling back into an old habit.
 
DREAMER - Im afraid I have to agree with you on the point of only seemingly being noticed when something negative or controversial is brought up. I have posted quite a number of times, asking for peoples opinions etc and have rarely gotten even a single response. It is quite disheartening, especially as Ive been following this forum for over 2mths and was astounded at how much support and encouragement there seemed to be for everyone. This is my main life line for support etc and to be ignored is very disheartening. I love reading everyones comments and advice, but it would be nice to be heard ocassionaly. I realise there are a lot of "oldies" here that know each other on a more personal level, and share more personal situations. Im not expecting that kind of reaction, but even one response is far more encouraging than none at all.

Thats my whinge for the day. Im still going strong with my Cohens eating. Called about my 2nd blood test results. I was "border line ok". What does that mean? The girl I spoke to had only been working there 2 days and had no clue what I was talking about and basically dismissed me with that answer. I know the main thing is that I know I havent deviated at all, regardless of what the bloods may say.

Hope everyone is keeping well and feeling lighter.

Cheers,

P.S. To the girls that commented on my weight loss in 4 wks, ty. It really is an amazing program and EVERYONE and ANYONE should do this program if they can. I challenge anyone to find one that works quicker or better!!!!!!!! Oh and Billy Joel was absolutely AWESOME AND OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!! He has to be one of the most talented lyricists and musicians out there.
 
LIVING IT - Welcome back. Havent seen you on for a while. Im still hanging in there. Due for my 2nd weigh in on Monday. Cant believe that 8 wks are almost up. I remember day one and feeling like it was going to take forever to get to wk 4 for my first weigh in. Just would be nice if it really did fall off as quickly as they say on the Cohens web site. Im sure it falls off a lot quicker when you have large amounts to lose. The less to lose the slower the rate. Hope youre hanging in there and enjoying the results. Take care and keep us posted.

Hope tomorrows a lighter day again.

Cheers:D
 
Sorry For Doing 3 Posts In A Row

BRIGHT YELLOW - Congratulations on joining this awesome program. You will definitely see results before Christmas. You will feel so confidant and people will comment on how well youre looking. We both will have started at almost the same weight so Im fairly certain you should see results in that time frame. Good luck and just focus on how wonderful you will be feeling and looking in no time at all.

Cheers :p
 
leni: I am having the same problem with u. The only part tat I am not losing weight is my arm. Had emailed my consultant abt it and they were saying just give it some time. Oh well, hopefully they are right.
 
Just a quick question...

Dreamer, what's the two tickers for?

I don't understand what 'round one and round two' are?

Also, just as a general comment, do you guys realise the 'rules' of the forum are one ticker per person? more than that and the whole page ends up full of signatures and no substance.

asy :D
 
Hey Dreamer, thanks for reducing the sig, it's so much easier to work out now :D

Leave the old behind. Life starts now. Go with what's current and relevant, and don't fret about what was.

Lexie, why don't you get your mum to join up and she can have her own ticker!!!

asy :D
 
Dont know if I want to do the ticker thing probably cause I am to dumb with the computer to find it, is more like it.

Well weighed myself this morning and for my first week on cohens I have lost 6.1 kilos. I was very happy with that loss.

So was that all fluid? Must be cant see it being just fat but a loss is a loss.

As far as doing anything physical goes nah to early for me yet but am worried about the flabby arms and legs as I am so much bigger there and always have to go up a size in tops to fit , its a real problem for me.

But anyway pleased with my weightloss for the week and I am staying very motivated. cheers Dianne
 
Good Morning Everyone,

Here's to another Cohen's day and being a step closer to our goals.

I had my 12 week weigh in last Friday. I honestly can not believe how quickly the time has gone. Anyway, I am repeating myself....But for those of you starting the journey, hang in there. Of course there are tough days but they are gone before you know it. Stay positive and enjoy the ride! You'll be there in no time.

Well, I managed to lose just over 6 kilos for the month. So that's 8 kilos first month, 5 kilos second month and 6 kilos this month. I am really pleased with that. 19 kilos in three months is pretty bloody amazing! Yay for me! It was initially hard to come down from 8 to 5 and I worried and stressed about it for a while. But soon realised that I was wasting valuable energy on being pathetically negative! (Which only made things more difficult for me.) Not worth it. So, here we go...not long now and I will be ready for re-feed (I think it is a bad term too, what else can we come up with???)

I believe it is important not to put too much emphasis on the number the scales put out. Sure, this is where we set our goals etc, but there are a lot of factors that influence the end result. And despite all of that, I would challenge anyone who has followed the diet correctly to say that the scales have NEVER gone down. It is merely impossible! And think about it, a decrease is a decrease. You will never be that weight again. Grab every kilo and kick to never never! And also, don't get into the habit of comparing your weight loss to someone else's. We are all different in where and how we lose and carry weight - different matabolisms, some of us even have medical conditions which may interfere, lifestyle stress etc, etc. Comparing is dangerous ground and can lead to discouragement. Just be proud of how you are going. Better than not doing anything at all! So, keep persevering - you'll get there. And I know I will be proud of you!!!

I have a black tie awards function to attend on Friday night. I'm very nervous! I will eat before I go and pass my food onto hubby's plate discreetly through out the night! He's quite pleased about that! And the no drinking will be tough. Especially if we win! But, it will be worth it when I know next year I'll be attending in a size 8 dress! I'm a little apprehensive about actually getting dressed up, hair done, make-up on and heels! It has been so long since I did myself up - I hope I look Ok.

Oh, and sorry dreamer - I have started walking of a morning for about 50 min. I love it. It really energises me. However, I did start walking around week 6 and found I was absolutely exhausted so I gave it up until last week (week 12) and have not had any issues. Not sure if that meant my body was still adjusting to the smaller intake of food or not but that's what my story is. And I want to start a routine of exercise - you know make it part of my everyday plan. See what works for you.

Righto, I'm off to buy myself some heels for my big night! Wishing you all a happy healthy day.
Lots of love and support.
 
Measurement day today.. another 10cm gone (but I did have a very slight deviation yesterday and now feel reenergised to be 100% good).

At this rate I'll be 90kg by Christmas YAY and at goal by Easter.... and all without too much effort at all.

I was also wondering about exercise, especially Curves. I've only been once since on Cohens and I was that hungry afterwards I haven't been back. but I feel my upper body strength getting weaker and wondered how others went exercising too?
 
Dreamer in regards to exercise i stopped going to the gym but i still ride my horses...(there are 3 of them!) so i do get some really good physical and toning exercise - not to mention sometimes having to chase 5 of them over 15 acres of hill side! i find i can get really exhausted after a full day of activity (1-2 hrs riding, house work, walking, etc etc) but it dosen't really make me hungry. i have to be careful though as overdoing it on such small meals can make you weak and dizzy.
 
ichooselife - well done with the cm loss - that's great.
dreamer - In regards to exercise. I have just started doing deep water running, it's soo much fun and easy on the joints. It's like a water aerobic but much more fun and hard work. Not hungry after it either.
 
Hi Missys Mum, so good to see you back again. Sorry to hear about your loss. Good to see you didn't turn to food in your sadness (wish I could say the same for myself, I'm useless). How is your son in law now? 6.1kgs is huge loss, WELL DONE!!
Dreamer, regarding the exercise, when I was on Cohens last time, I didn't do any exercise for the first 2 months and then I had so much energy I felt I had to do something so I joined Curves. I didn't have any problems with this and my consultant had no problems with me joining. She said that as long as I didn't feel hungry it was fine, but if I started to get at all hungry I was to stop.
Wildskyz, sorry if you feel that you have not been included. I was trying not to overdo my posts as comments have been made about people making their posts too long. Sorry if you felt left out, it wasn't intended.
Have a great day all.
 
dreamer: thanks for the good advice. I have never been good at doing things in moderation. I feel that if i don't give it 100% i might as well not do it at all so i am going in 100% committed to following everything to the letter.

jools: thanks for the encouragement

I think i might start water aerobics now so when i get my program it won't be a shock to the system.

Cheers!
 
Hi Everyone,
My tummy ache turned into a tummy bug - I've been too sick to post these past few days.

Missys Mum - Wonderful to see you back on board & I was very sorry to hear of your recent loss. I was also wondering how your family doing, it been ages since we spoke.

Everyone else - sorry, will make more of an effort to make some individual replies once the tummy bug has settled down. Keep up your fantastic efforts I'm just amazed at what you all achieve in just a few days away from the board!

Myshy
 
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