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sorry for sounding pushy....

rolypoly said:
Moni, have you only joined this forum to get our votes? You are sounding a little pushy.

rolypoly
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Sorry for sounding pushy I didn't mean it in that way.....The old forum that i helped on was very much more active than this..... Thats all..... I also feel that people don't want to talk to me maybe....... I don't really know.... My be I should just not bother to help motivate people...... Your call......:confused:

Thanks moni
 
WooooWooo -1 week and 4kg down....

What a great program so far no deviations and 4kg down-and 41 cm down.
Hubby down 5kg all good -second week here we come....amazingly easy prob will lose less next week -but feel so good with eating its almost secondary...
 
Hi Everyone,
LAM, good luck with your refeed, mine kept falling off evern after I started it. I started at 60kgs and went down to 56ks in the next 2 weeks, that extra 4 k's really made a huge difference. Let us know how you go.
MONI, no you dont sound pushy, I would want votes too, I mean you lost a whole person, what is it, 75kgs, WOW, I do hope you win.
 
Everyone,
Thanks for the support, of course I will continue to let you all know how I am doing.

UsTwo...Great job on your first week, you may lose a bit less the second week but sticking with the plan will insure a consistent loss.

Joysey, it's nice to see you continued to lose...I am very nervous about gaining weight when I start.

Moni, It is normal to be excited about your great loss and want to be recognized. I see no problem because since Annie mentioned Asy, you have asked for votes for both of you.

Everyone Else, lets stick to the plan, stay positive, and help anyone that needs our support.
Much Love
 
Hi All, Glad to see we are back on track with the supportive comments, after all isn't that one of the aims of the forums!
UsTwo - congratulations! How good does it feel? I am finding the weight loss is such a motivator to keep going. But like you say it will slow down from the initial loss and that is when we need to stick with it! I have lost motivation in the past when my weight has plateaued and i need to be mindful of that this time.
Coming to the end of 3 weeks....might have to go for an official weigh in as I don't think I can 'weight' another week! :)
 
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moni said:
Sorry for sounding pushy I didn't mean it in that way.....The old forum that i helped on was very much more active than this..... Thats all..... I also feel that people don't want to talk to me maybe....... I don't really know.... My be I should just not bother to help motivate people...... Your call......:confused:

Thanks moni
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Moni, by all means stay and motivate people if that is your intention, it's just that comments like
"Since i have started to post No one else is.....
Come on everyone I need your votes" or "have you voted yet"

just dont really sound that motivational.

If you want to motivate us then shed some light, post and let us know about your journey, offer us some useful advice & tips, go read some diaries of some fabulous people on here and offer your support.

You have done a GREAT job losing it and keeping it off, so congratulations.

rolypoly
 
Hello Everyone,

Day 2 of refeed is over and all is going well... only minor additions so far. Tomorrow is my first piece of bread is quite a while... I am wondering if it will feel heavy. I did get to add blueberries today... that was exciting as they are one of my favorites. I am very tired as I had a busy day. So everyone have a great day...stay on plan and I check in tomorrow.
 
Congratulations Lam on the refeed and glad all is going well so far. How does it feel to start eating those foods again? I'm already panicing about what will happen when I eat bread again! Not sure I will be able to stop and also I know it is going to be one of those foods that will have a big reaction! Keep us updated, I'm very interested!
I did go for a 3 week weigh in...the results are on my ticker tape! :)
 
Hi Guys

Day 5 of refeed done and dusted!
2 extra fruits lots more protein and veg today and bread I am only having the bread every couple of days having crackers instead...........I am so full!
Funnily no longer cold or tired.........hurray!!
Good luck to ASY and MONI !
Happy shrinking all
Nonna
 
Hello

I have spent the last two nights reading these threads and the Cohen Program seems unbelivale and if icould I would love to start now !! ofcourse i realise this is not possible.. I do have some questions if any one can answer how long does it take to get your program from when you sign up, also what types of fruits and vegetables can you eat on the program I at the moment am very picky about vegies and fruits that I do eat and I am not a fan of curries and things like that.... do i sound like i am being to particular? Sorry again I have 30 kilos to lose and I made a pact with myself that this will be the year i do it !
 
oh i am guessing no one is on this at the moment... i dont really even know how to do this post thing.. actually i don't know how to use this forum
 
Hi Suzie Slim... Welcome!

There is quite a variety of both fruit and vegetables to choose from and depending on which country you are in there are some slight variations to the list but just to name a few of each cauliflower, cabbage, mushrooms, zucchini, lettuce etc and some fruits are apples, oranges, honeydew and peaches. There is actually 10-15 of each so being picky wont necessarily be a problem!

If you go to or call your local clinic you can sit through a presentation which gives you all the information. That is the best way to find out everything you need to know and also allows you to ask questions.

In the forum we all have such a huge respect for the program and how it works and therefore dont like to give too much away. It can make it hard when doing your research but as usual it's always best to go straight to the source anyway.

Give them a call. This program is amazing when followed 100%. It's easy to follow because it is so structured and positively motivating when wanting to reach a weight loss goal.

Good luck and I hope you jump on board!

Lauren
 
Just thought I would share with you that I started my re-feed (19 days)today. I had forgotten that canteloupe (rock melon) tasted so good!! I'm having blueberries & yoghurt for breakfast tomorrow. MmMmm! Re-feed is both exciting & scary. I never want to be even over-weight again, let alone obese. I can now honestly say that the last 6 months has flown (along with 34.5kg!) Once "in the zone" the program gets easier. One of the things I love about Cohen's is the knowledge I have gained about nutrition & my body & the confidence that I will have the skills to ensure that I will now enjoy a much healthier, more active & happier future, cheers to all, Cate.
 
Welcome suzi slim...... you will find this will change your life..It Has mine.....

Lam.... congrates on your re-feed, How do you feel, I felt very bloated when I had bread.

Cate..... Well done you are there girl, good on you it's a great feeling isn't it!

Nonna..... Thanks for your Luck....I think I need more than Luck..LOL.....I am very happy to have a whole new life...Being in the top 10 is more than I even imagend.....

Fat Suit going...... Weel done, you are doing really well with the program, Your next goal is very near...can you feel it?....LOL

anyway I've had a hard day at work and i'm off to bed with the Kids...night to all.......
 
Hi Everyone,
Started Cohens for the 2nd time today. Starting weight 72.6 kilos. Finished Cohens last year weighing 62 kilos.

JOYSEY - I am so glad we will be doing this together - I wouldn't have gotten through it last time without the old forum. Are you back in Aus yet?

MONI - Congratulations on achieving your weight loss and more importantly keeping it off.

I can actually say I was thrilled to be starting Cohens again. I never felt as healthy as when I was on the diet before, and hopefully I have learnt a few lessons along the way for this journey. I have had a bad year personally and can feel my weight spiraling out of control - hopefully I can reverse these effects quickly.

Myshy
 
I had my 1st mth weigh in on Friday, 93.55kg down to 82.8kg, woohoo! only 10kgs before I reach goal weight. Kids lost my measuring tape so I have no idea how many cm's I have lost, none of my clothes are fitting properly now (not going shopping until I lose it all anyways.
Sorry this is a short post, have to get my eldest off to school, great going to all of you BTW.
GL all :)
HUGS
 
Hello Lauren and company,

I did give thenm a call. Over the weekend I was in Sydney for work and I sat in my hotel room til 4am each night reading all the posts and have a new determination that feels a little more determined than it has in the past. I am waiting on my forms and info pack so I will be starting the program. I have said this will be my year to change things for myself. I can feel my body growing bigger and bigger and this forum is a definite motivator and all your stories and events sound so amazing I want to be saying the same in the next few months. I do have some concerns and can already tell I will have some people try and derail me coz they will think I am being to particular or strict (because everyone else always know best don't they !?!?!). I really hate that they should just try and understand and let it be. Anyways I will stop complaining, I just will not tell many people and get on with what I need to do for myself.

You are all very inspirational and have given me a very realistis and optimistic outlook. Reading you posts will keep me going I am sure of it.

Thank You
 
Hi Suzie

Go for it!!! The program really is amazing!

No matter what you do in life you will always have people trying to sidetrack you and being able to deal with these people can be very empowering.

From the start I only told my partner, my sister and brother in-law and parents. My partner and sister have been the most amazing, supportive and encouraging people. When I told my parents my mum was excited at the prospect and my dad said to be ‘it was on the news just the other day that all these fad type diets never actually work’. That was it. Putting it into perspective for you my father is morbidly obese and has been since I can remember. He has been told he needs to lose weight or he wont be at his granddaughters 16th birthdays let alone 21st or weddings so I thought he would be more supportive of my determination and efforts.

For weeks he tried to force me to break with ‘just have a chip’, ‘I made you a soup’, ‘I made your favourite’, all of which I just declined nicely. But then one night I was at their house and he said to me in a really narky manner ‘what, so you cant even take just one night off this program, you cant just eat dinner with us and have what we are having?’ To which I replied ‘yes, dad, I can eat what your having, you know what I can also walk across the road and have McDonalds or KFC, I eat what I want.’ He said ‘good, I’ve made…’ I cut him off and said ‘but what I want to eat is the food I prepared and brought with me. I want to eat exactly what is on my eating plan. It all comes down to a choice – I can have that or I can have this. I choose this’.

He was stumped and has been nothing but supportive since and I have actually introduced them to some Cohen techniques and recipes that they really enjoy – like using saladas as your breadcrumbs (with salt and pepper on prawns and calamari they have a much nicer, lighter taste!

When people realise that you are following the program so strictly because you actually want to not because you think you have to because someone has told you so, it makes all the difference. At the end of the day there are always at least two choices regarding everything we do… and it’s up to you to choose the one that is right for you. This program is right for me.

I take my food, scales and measuring spoons everywhere with me. If people have a problem I let them know it’s theirs and theirs alone. As soon as my loss became noticeable people have wanted to try my food as I have prepared it – which of course they cant!

Being assertive doesn’t mean being nasty or rude. Let their insecurities empower you and your journey!

Wow – sorry for writing so much… I didn’t realise! Just got on a roll!

Good luck and I look forward to being able to follow your progress.

Lauren
 
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