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Good for you Georgeous


Wish you all the best - sounds like you are ready to go.


I am impatient to read 59.9kgs on my scales and will be sooooooooo excited when that happens

This forum has been good for me - and I am lucky to have support at home as well.

Good luck
Cheers
Sharon
 
Well done Winnie, it's amazing how important the mindset is and how it all just clicks.
Welcome back on the Cohen's wagon Georgeous
we're only too pleased to have you with us on this journey to a healthier slimmer life, and support you we will.
Hey Brightyellow it's great to see you're still out there and doing so well, halfway is soooo good. We had a lovely day today, thank you.
Kirby I'm a bit like you, I don't always post. I'm so tired by the time I get on the forum that it just seems to take too much effort, but I'm with everybody just the same.
Fatcat, spur on girl, at the moment I need it, the end is in sight but it still seems so far away.
BIJo, a new life is exactly what it is . I can't believe the difference in my attitude and my confidence and in how this is reflected in the people that I come into contact with. I really love it.

Well that was a first, me going to a winery and not having anything to drink except water:eek: . Had a great day at the "Day on the Green" yesterday. It was so hot down here that it was very easy getting my daily allowance down. What a buzz, I was in my new size 12 singlet top and so comfortable and looking good (even if I do say so myself *blush*)
Keep on making those dreams a reality.
Lauren
 
Moving and doing Cohen's!!!!!!!

Hi everyone and welcome to Gorgeous.:D

Cohen's is a wonderful programme as you already know good luck with it all.:cool:

Well everyone just thought I'd let you in on my crazy life at the moment, we have bought a house and are in the process of moving so it has been a hectic month and and half. Besides the normal stress associated with moving to a new home in a new suburb and setting up new Schools and packing and so forth i have had to still do Cohen's - and I am proud :D to announce that I have succeeded NO DEVIATIONS I actually said to my husband if it were not for Cohen's I would have stress ate my way through the whole ordeal.:eek:

But even through the chaos of it all and trying to settle the kids down who are very hyped up at the moment and trying to getting hubby oraganised to do his bit I have stuck to plan and have managed this plan really well.

Hubby bought chinese tonight and the kids had a treat of KFC for helping out as well and it felt good to know I wasn't even tempted by any of that food I wasn't even hungry. I served them their meals and then went and made my little portion which was good and satisfying for me.
The other thing is I have been doing alot of physical work and I haven't experienced any hunger.:cool:

So that is my tale.


Thanks for listening to me drivel on. But just thought it was important for those of you experincing a hard day or are thinking of devaition :( well I hope my story will inspire you to understand that when your life is a bit topsy turvey(like mine is at the moment) that it is possible to contine and not lose faith in this amazing programme.

Take care and well done to everyone here you know who you are.:p
Skinny wishes to you all:D
Sam:D
 
We all have setbacks but this is ridiculous!

Hi all

Well, I had the news last week that I had to come off the programme, and this is why....

Woke up with strong stomach pains that lasted 3 or 4 hours about 10 days ago, and thought I had brewed myself a case of gallstones. Ran straight into the doctor, and he sent me off to have an ultrasound... and nope, I was as clean as a whistle.

In hindsight I think the stomach pains were caused by chewing too much gum... either gave myself wind, or maybe the excess of digestive juices burnt my stomach in some way. Anyway, thats all sorted out now, and I have stopped chewing gum!

Well, to get back to my lovely story.... while the ultrasound doctor was searching for my gall stones he found something else instead....

A 9cm tumour hanging off my kidney. Nice. To cut a long story short, I am in for surgery on the 28th to have the kidney out. 95% chance of cancer. The good news is that the cancer should be totally gone after the operation, the bad news obvious.... no more kidney either, but at least I have my life.

No more Cohens, but at least I can be grateful that if I hadnt been on the programme I wouldnt have been looking for gallstones, and I wouldnt have been chewing so much gum, wouldnt have had the pains, and wouldnt have checked things out.

Lifes a funny old thing, isnt it.
 
So sorry to hear that Bluegum - best of luck....

AND NOW FOR SOME EXCITING NEWS..................(drumroll please)


I HIT THE 50's this morning - I didn't expect this until at least the end of the week - but this morning the scales read 59.8kgs..................I feel like the end is in sight now and am very excited.....

Have a great day everyone

Sharon
 
Bluegum, wishing you a speedy recovery.

Nans68, good for you for staying so strong. My life has been stressful to say the least and i've also managed to not give into temptation.

Losing, you don't know how jealous of you I am right now. Congratulations! The last time I was in 50's was probably when I was about 11yrs old lol. That is fantastic.

Irene
 
Great work everyone!

It's so good to read how well everyone is doing and you are very inspirational between your posts and the weekly weigh in I allow myself I am finding the plan very easy to follow and am being well rewarded for my efforts (down 12kgs in 5 weeks!!).

Bluegum Thanks for sharing your story. Sending you lots of support for a speedy and safe convalescence and recovery.

Nonna
 
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Goodmorning everyone!
Congratulations to everyone on their outstanding efforts. I too have been really busy and have been reading everyday but haven't posted. I have been on the program now for a week. today is day 8 for me and am please to post that i did weigh thismorning and have recorded a loss of 5.2kg! I can hardly believe it. I feel fantastic, I feel clean and fresh and thin LOL This is amazing I had to get on and of the scales 4 times to check but it never changed hehe.

Bluegum- wishing you a speedy recovery all the very very best :)
To everyone else here....thanks for your posts coz it is truely all of you that make this journey so much easier....and hi to gorgeous look forward to speaking to you all over the coming weeks.....have a fantastic day !!
 
Hey I'm still here but long time no post

Hi Guys and Gals,

Long time no post but yes i'm still here!!

Go to see everyone doing so well and especially through chrissy and new year. A good old fashion HOWDY to all the newbies who are wondering who i am.

Lucee - Thankyou for your kind words and i feel very bless to be your frienda nd provide support. Please stick with your program, it is doable and call me if you are having a hard time or not!!

Lucee, Lonniecee, Less of Me and Fat Cat (love your call name) - Thanks for your kind word, wishes and thoughts.

Jodie - how is it to live on the otherside of cohens? I am nearily finished 11kgs to go.

It has been a littler slower since i broke my ankle but a loss is a loss. The ankle is healed but i still need to be careful. my measurements have been really good, I have lost 39cm off my bust, 36cm off thigh, 60 off hips, 16 off arms, 49 off waist and 48 off my horrid area the midriff and as of today 50 off the scales. I love trying on clothes. I have found the best opshops that get lots of good quality designer labels and they are really cheep. I am now down from a size 26 to size 14 or 12 (and some 10's) depending on the make but i still find it hard to believe on some days. I love buying bras and undies (sorry for the visual - not all that bad these days) but now i can buy what i like not what is made to fit you at that size and i can buy everything that matches. My hubby thinks i'm weird but likes the end result.

Lauren- you are amazing, you have done so well keep it. May be we could meet for coffee again.

Caroline- I will post photos when i am finished i just need to be ready in my head as well as my heart to do this, i'm not the person i was when i started but the head needs to catch up with the image, still a little self conscious but i'm working on it.

Note to everyone try on a piece of clothing that you use too wear - it will give you a boost that nothing else can.
Love and hugs to all stay strong and drink plenty of water
Cheers Jewls:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
 
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Inspiration

Thanks for the advice

I was planning to restart as I had a huge bust yesterday and have been really sloppy since a major holiday deviation in January (12 days of non-cohens!) but

I am just going to keep on keeping on with Cohen's as I know it works for me

I have just calculated that I am 2/3rds of the way to my goal of 59kg and plan to make this the last and the only diet I have ever completed thanks to this forum.

I wish to thank the oldies for coming back to spur on the newbies and the home stretchers like me

Karen
 
Cohens support indeed!

Thanks to everyone with their kind words and thoughts of support.

Good times, bad times.... its great to be there for each other :D

Thanks again guys!!
 
Hi to all,

bluegum- Whoa thats some news. But you seem to have the right attitude that will pull you through anything and believe me sometimes it makes all the differance:)! And we are always here for you:) .

1st week done for me and I'm feeling great!! I feel lighter and my clothes dont feel as tight. I havent weighed myself but I'm sure I have lost something!:)

I have just been reading the posts about refeed and it kind of scares me. It all sounds very complicated, and everyone seems to have bawel trouble:confused: doesnt sound too good. Is anyone else a little worried about refeed and life after cohens?

Happy losing everyone:D
 
Oh and pat on the back Lonniecee for being sooooo strong! :D I dont think I could of been that strong. I just have to try to stay away from temptation untill I am finished. Then I can have a big party! :D But still be sensible I guess, dont want to put in all the hard yards just to turn around and watch my butt grow again. :eek:
 

Bluegum - Wow shocked to hear the news, although its good to see you thinking of it in a positive light, i will keep you in my prayers! best of luck with the op PLEASE let us know how you go xx

Dreamer - good to hear from you! how are you travelling along on your program? and hey..if your busy at work that means youll have less time to think about deviating! now thats what i call catch 22! hehe

Losing/Sharonn - WOOO HOOO!!! congrats on hitting those fantastic fifties! i myself am looking forward to the day those scales read 'Slim Sixties' ooh yeh i can almost taste them ! hehe

Nonna - 12 in 5 weeks?! thats awesome! keep steaming along and youll be finished before you know it :D

Itsmytime - Fantastic stuff!! you should get yourself a ticker so we can all watch you shrink!

Jewls - i know what you mean about the head stuff! I too still see the big girl hiding behind her clothes. No matter how many times i have people tell me im looking better by the day - when i look in that mirror i think fatfatfatfatfatfatfatfatfat..we are always the most harshest on ourselves arent we?

Winnie - I too have become really confused and worried about the refeed - i actually spoke to my consultant about it and she said what she actually does is sit down with you one on one for about 45 mins and plan your weekly menu with you (its best that you bring previous cohens planned menus so you have something to go by) so that when you wake up you already have everything written down and dont need to calculate stuff.This took a HUGE load off my mind as i am a typical worrywart :) Speak to your consultant and see if she will do the same??


Well i KNEW why i was so hungry last week...i got my TOM today lol so im glad it was because of that and nothing else! although this means im going to be bloated,crampy and irritable this week and feel like a big fat and frumpy hippopotamus so just letting everyone know that ill probably have a rant sometime this week! I HATE BEING BLOATED my tummy sticks out and i look preggers! godamnit! and to make it worse ive got my first day of uni tomorrow so people are going to think im pregnant LOL hahaha

oh well aye at least this means ill probably have a good weight drop next week (even tho i only weigh 4 weekly so i dont even know) but this helps me get a good mindset!

Happy losing everyone!!

Caroline x
 
Hi there, ive been having a nosy at your forums on and off for little while now, and love reading them!, i was wondering does anyone have any before and after photos to share?, would just love to see the results, its so motivating, i tried doing search on here for some before and afters but with no luck! thanks ange x
 
BlueGum - so sorry to hear of your situation, but as the others have said, you definitely seem to have a winning attitude! You're right about life being a funny thing ... all the very best to you ...:)

Losing - Congratulations on hitting the 50's - fantastic achievement! The end is in sight for you ...:)

Kind regards

Taffy
 
spangebabe said:
Hi there, ive been having a nosy at your forums on and off for little while now, and love reading them!, i was wondering does anyone have any before and after photos to share?, would just love to see the results, its so motivating, i tried doing search on here for some before and afters but with no luck! thanks ange x
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Hello Spangebage - here's a link to the Cohen's Before and After forum - http://weight-loss.fitness.com/cohens-lifestyle/6513-before-afters.html

Inspirational stuff!

Kind regards

Taffy
 
Hi All.

just catcihing up on a few pages. i too have been coming in most days to catch up but havent posted as i have been NAUGHTY. not terribly but tasting the kids rice as i cooked it, a couple of crisps, and i dont know why i am doing it. not to mention the diet coke that i justified by thinking if i dont have my coffee allowance, surely i can have a normal diet coke!! HELP why am i doing this. i know i have lost 7kg and am only 1.5 weeks till my first weigh in and i so want ot hit the 10kg mark.

anyhow. today is a new day and have been great. i have learnt that even a taste screams for you to have more. better off not even going there.

so good to see everyone travelling along so well. very proud of you all.


i do have a hens night on sat night and very committed to not drinking but we have dinner at a thai restaurant. cant take my own food. any suggestions on meals close to allowance??

keep up the great work. so proud of you all.

can someone tell me where i can see the before and after shots??

Lose on friends!!!:)

Tanya
 
Get well soon BlueGum! We're all thinking of you and wish you the best for the op and a speedy recovery!
 
GoodLuck Bluegum, what a horrible thing to happen.My thoughts are with you.

Well done to everyone else too. I also read alot and post a little as time is of the essence. I know it is for everyone.

I'm the one that said no Chai, I didn't ask why, just asked my consultant,she looked it up on her computer and said no. Please ask your own consultants, maybe mine got it wrong.

I'm starting to get comments from people about weightloss, they are all saying lovely things. I must say that although I can fit into clothes better and I can see where the weight has come off it doesn't show on a tape measure.Very wierd.Hey but I'm not complaining any loss is a good one.

Anyway keep up the good work everyone.
 
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