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Hi

I read all posts from this forum and the American forum, I very rarely post but I had to share the following with you. I stumbled across this post (posted today) in the American forum from Windyblue (Sunnycitrus wife)

"Hello Everyone!
I am so glad to find this forum! I was previously on another forum but it's gotten a bit depressing there lately
You all sound like such a happy, balanced bunch - dealing with the program and taking any deviations or differences in approach in your stride."

How hilarious is that when this forum was never depressing until Windy Blue's husband made those ridiculous comments and now Windy finds it depressing hmmmmm?

Very funny......:rotflmao:
 
Rolypoly

Rolypoly Did I reference this forum or thread in my other post? Why would my husband's comments on deviations, which I stated I didn't agree with like some forummers here, and the resulting brief reactions, be the catalyst for me to think this is a depressing forum?

I find your comments disrespectful. I am responding only to clear the air you have made murky so that other forummers here whose postings I read with empathy, whose support I have drawn strength from, and whose continued journey on the program matters to me, are not frazzled further on a thread meant as a support group.

While each of us focus on the program and finding the best ways to deal with our weight loss and tribulations on the journey, don't think for a moment that you have the right to judge me.

rolypoly said:
How hilarious is that when this forum was never depressing until Windy Blue's husband made those ridiculous comments and now Windy finds it depressing hmmmmm?

Very funny......:rotflmao:
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WOW, Miss a day, miss a lot!.

Rolypoly, Please don't be hard on Windyblue, her husbands comments are his own, and her finding the board somewhat depressing may be because of how quiet it has been in here recently. Sunny has brought his opinion and consequently a lot of action on the board.

Sunny, I understand what you said about deviation and I still disagree, I have been at a wedding, birthday party and cook out and have found ways to not deviate (although I am only 4 weeks into the program, so there is still time) For me, it is just easier to stay the course because I like the results. I do agree that if a person deviates they should not be to hard on themselves. For men the weight loss journey is typically easier and not quite as emotional as it is for us gals. We are judged by our looks, and I am sure you see that Windy Blue is treated differently since her weight loss.
Windy, I have never posted on the other board but I do read it (I love the recipe section) I just find it way to busy because there are sooo many people and they are often off topic it makes hard to keep up. please don't give up on us.
To the rest of you. You are wonderful and strong.
one more comment: When I realized Sunny was a man I had to smile. It is just like a man to liven up the discussion between a group of females. :D

much love
 
Cate, about your water intake. There is such a thing called "water intoxication" it is the inability of your body to process large amounts of water within a certain amount of time. If water enters the body more quickly than it can be removed, body fluids are diluted and a potentially dangerous shift in electrolyte balance occurs.
It sounds like Dr. Cohen just wants to keep you within safe limits.
I am so glad to hear you are feeling well.
 
Hi Guys:)
I just dropped in for a ticker update and was surprised to see such busy discussion however this and support is what the forum is for.

For me Cohen's works because it is black and white and that is what I need...... the proof is in the results for me. I have made some unintended errors and had 2 weeks off the program due to a trip OS with no major setbacks to my progress my losses have been consistant.

Very happy to be on the last leg now ..............and yesterday at the Target sale to fit into a smaller size work pants (which I sadly needed the last pair were looking tragic:jump: )

Best wishes to all

Nonna
 
Hey people, wow lots of posts.

Everyone is here for the same reason, support and inspiration. How they go about their program is up to them. For some it is much easier to not deviate as the fear of not getting back on track outweighs any food they could possibly crave. For others the odd deviation is ok and they have accepted that, move on and start the new day. Lets not get caught up in the opinions as everyone differs. I have not long returned to this thread as it got a little ugly once before and strayed from what it should be and that is a place to give and receive support through our journey. Keep smiling :)
 
Lam (lori)- I think that was happening to me. Minerals & vitamins were being leached from my body. Another wake-up call! Thanks for addressing me separately. I appreciate that.
rolypoly- A great big hello to you & a hug.
Nonna - Well done! Congrats on the smaller work pants. Doesn't it make you feel so much better?!
Jools - I'm in here for the same reasons as you. It has been a really pleasant experience for me so far & has helped me to feel better about myself. I'm trying to avoid stress at the moment on doctor's orders. :eek:
I hope peace is restored soon.
Look at your ticker Jools- Wow! Well done!!
We are all doing so well & should be very proud of ourselves.
Let's keep up the good work every-one & thanks for the support you give me.
Happy losing, fellow Cohenites, xo Cate:)
 
Hi....trying again!

Hi. I had a huge success with Cohens last year 2006, but the folding of the Melbourne offices happened just before my refeeding............sad to say I have slowly regained almost all the weight I was so proud to be rid of......
My own fault really, as I could have kept in phone contact with WA, or even travelled to Geelong (as other members did)
Anyway......... Now I'm on it again, and after reading all the importance of the refeeding part, I'm determined to see this through!

Please keep posting everyone, It's a real inspiration to read all your stories, as I don't feel so alone! Talk soon!!
 
Welcome back, Aussueeater. So sorry to hear you've regained your weight. Here's to losing it all again... and keeping it off!

Nonna, congrats on your amazing progress and your new pants size. How's that for motivation?!

Cate, so glad the doctor caught your water problem. I know it'll take some getting used to the reduced amount, but you'll probably feel sooo much better once you adjust.

I am struggling to get back on track after a Mother's Day weekend of deviations. It's a real challenge and not a path I would recommend to anyone. Stay strong, stay the course, and we'll all see results that much faster. Isn't that the whole point, anyway? So, I'm wishing us all a deviation-free day!
 
Jools ... I love seeing your ticker tick-tick-ticking towards the end! It must feel so good being in the final stretch.

Bee... I can SOOOO relate to the Mother's Day deviations. Good luck getting back on track.

Lori... Look at you-- almost halfway to goal. Woo Hoo!
 
Hey there everyone!

well I am on the same boat as Aussueater, I went on cohens just over six months ago and lost 16 kgs in 8weeks but then I started deviating and eventually stoppped all together and what do you know I am a porker again! lol nevermind I feel like it had to happen for me to get fuly motivated again because I kept starting and giving ap after a week or two and now I am determined to see this through! I am back in contact wil the clinic, on the same program and I have just picked up where I left off. It is only day three for me and I feel like I have been hit by a truck to tell you the truth but in actual fact I feel alot lighter already (not being weighed down by all those nasty carbs!) so I am feeling like it is worth the effort. I am going to pilates twice a week too so I can speed along the process, I am not spending another xmas/new years/ Aussie day/ Birthday a size 14-16! I will buy a damn bikini this summer! so anyway nice seeing some newbies here and hello to the oldies (Jools, you are so darn close! you can do it!) and I will update me ticker once I have been on for a little longer and I can brave the scales (I am too scared to weigh myself right now!)

ciao xx
 
A big HELLO to everybody :)

Hope everyone had a great day!

Good to see alot of you posting in here, welcome back to many of you. Let's all take the ride together..it's much more fun that way!

Well, I have some great news, jumped on the scales today and (drum roll) 20 kilos down ....woooo hooooooo. :jump: this is how I feel.

This is huge for me, I have never been able to stick to any diet in the past, I tried them all. I am going to list all the diets I have been on
Ok, here goes:
Soup diet - lost 5, put on 5
Jenny Craig lost 20 put on 30
Weight Watchers lost 10 put on 15.
Lite n Easy lost 12 put on 15
Cohen's lost 20 gonna lose another 33 and keep it off!!

Can anyone beat this? Do share!

happy losing all and stay happy (life's too short)

Annie Lusion
 
Annie, I agree that life is too short & re your message- I agree with you!!!
LOL. I'm not going anywhere by the way just being positive & grateful for my buddies. Well done sweety. You should be so proud of yourself!!
I'll be back tomorrow, xo Cate
 
Annie, you're doing so well! Love your positive attitude, too. Here are the diets I've tried:

Atkins (lost 15 lbs)
Nutrisystem (10 lbs)
Rice Diet (15 lbs)
Slim Fast (never lost anything because I ended up eating in addition to the shakes!)
Hawaiian Diet (didn't lose-- found the foods too difficult to find and cook)
Slim In Six diet & exercise program (15 lbs, but I pulled a muscle and had to stop working out)

I think that's why I fell prey to deviations-- I've never lost more than 15 at a time. I think I was moving past my comfort zone and felt... well... uncomfortable. Oh well, that's over now. Back on track. So glad we all found this great, effective program.

Welcome back, MermaidSister! Good luck on that bikini.
 
Hi Cate, :D

Annie, Great job, I can’t beat it! Stay strong you are doing awesome.

Aussueeater and Mermaid sister, glad to have you back on track.

Nonna and jools, You are sooo close, you are my idols.

Misty, thanks for noticing.

I am so proud of all of us.
 
I had a lovely birthday today. My hubby & I did a "coffee crawl" instead of a "pub crawl" & had a lovely day. It rained but we didn't care. I had my picnic lunch (Cohen's of course) under shelter, bought some plants & pots, a lovely big tin ghecko to go on an outside wall & some pottery masks.
I came in here tonight to say a big thank you to my friends in this forum. You have enabled me to feel the best about myself that I have felt in a long time. You encourage me along the way, say the right things at the right time & just generally make me feel good.
I think we should never under-estimate the importance of mutual support & encouragement. I know I don't. I will be away for most of the w/e so probably won't be back until Mon.
xoxo Cate (54 today & feeling good!!):)
 
Great to see all of the support around!!!!!

Hi everyone

Thankyou for your kind words! Great to see everyone moving forward:)
Cate: Happy Birthday glad that things have turned around for you!!
Lam: Well done! Keep up the good work!
Jools: such an inspiration almost there!
Aussueater and Mermaidsister: Good to see you both on track.
BFNM: Well done on your progress It's good to pass that old barrrier. Congratulations
Annie: Hurray for the 20 down!!
Have a great weekend :)

Nonna
 
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Cate, I am so glad you had a nice birthday. What a nice way to spent the day with your husband. I hope you have a great weekend.
 
hey everyone thanks for your warm welcomes

well this is day six for me and I have been 100% so very proud of myself, I am still too scared to get on the scales as I don't want to get discouraged as to how much weight I gained when I went off cohens, I might actually wait a few weeks and go by my pants instead :) I have to say tho, this has been the longest six days ever! did anyone else get that starting? I feel like the days drag on and so do the last couple hours before I can eat (I do have the most boring job in the world and find it hard to occupy myself without eating something) if I have to do this for 5-6 months straight, I feel it will drag on forever!

I have a girls weekend away this coming weekend, I am determined to stick to cohens because usually girls weekend away= massive weight gain and I don't want to miss out on actually going because that would REALLY demotivate me (having to miss out on something fun) and I need a break I work full time and study full time and don't get out alot as it is....so any tips? the real killer is going to be not being able to drink as you can imagine country town there is not alot to do except drinking and country footy which makes for more drinking! ah well I'll be hot soon I'm sure :)

Happy birthday Cate well done for sticking to the program, I think I gained 5kgs on my birthday (those martinis are a killer) and that was the worst birthday pressie ever! lol I am positive your scales give you a much better birthday pressie for your efforts!
 
Well! You folks sure made me feel spoiled!! Thank you!:D
Lam- Thanks for your hi the other day & your comments re my birthday. I like to spend my birthday that way & my husband is lovely. We've been together over 35 years & it gets better all the time!
Nonna- Thank you for your birthday wishes. I have turned a corner & can see a lot more clearly. Still pretty fragile so will have to take care.
Mermaid Sister- I hope you have a great week-end with your friends. I have put my social life on hold for a while but, hey, I'm in my 50's. What social life? LOL. (It just changes!)
I am really looking forward to going out for a meal after re-feed & having a delicious glass of wine though (might even have 2 or 3!)
I hope the last 12 kgs don't take forever! :eek: xo Cate
 
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