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Sam- It's not easy inspiring yourself when the weather is miserable. You will get your motivation & direction back as you are such a positive person. Don't be too hard on yourself. No-one's perfect! Hope the sun shines soon & you are all well & then look out for Sam! Cheers xo Cate.
 
Hi Everyone
I don't post often but really enjoy your motivation and even your challenges - good times and hard you are all fantastic for making a change.
I have lost 32kg and am down to 67.8. It is a hard thing to get my head around and I often feel like people wont notice because I still look the same but then I remind myself that going from a size 18 to a size 10 is an obvious change. I've never been this size before and feel really proud that I have stuck with it. I shattered my foot back in May and had surgery with plates etc put in which slowed things down for a while but after a few weeks of not loosing I got back on track. Yippee for me!
So enough blabbing for now - there is a point to this post. My goal weight is 59-61 so I figure about 5kg to go before re-feed but the problem is I am really hungry now. I wake up hungry and find I really want to eat about 2hrs after each meal and am not satisfied at the end of meals. Has anyone experienced this so far out from re-feed? I drink 2 1/2 - 3L of water a day. I do eat my fruit and crackers with lunch and dinner (because I'm still hungry) but maybe I should space it out more.
This has been such a great program and until now I have never felt hungry or particularly deprived
Any suggestions????
 
Mytime- I was hungry about 5-6 kgs out from goal weight. My consultant suggested adding 1/2 a piece of fruit & see if that helped. It did a little. I still lost 1.5kg's on re-feed. Perhaps you are ready for re-feed now. Try having your crackers & fruit as snacks. I often had my crackers just before lunch, just before dinner & as supper, often with my fruit. I think it does help with hunger. Skip apples for a little while. That may also help. All the best, cheers, Cate.
 
Hello Everyone,
I am back from my Las Vegas vacation and it was great. I only gained 1 pound in the last two weeks and I ate all kinds of foods and even a few treats but you have to do so much walking you walk everything you eat right off. The temperature was 107 degrees most days so you need to drinks lots of water.
Well it is good to be back. I quickly scanned over the last several posts and it looks as if some of you are doing very well. Others are having some struggles along the way.
For those of you struggling to stay on plan, keep in mind the more you deviate the easier it is to fall off plan. This diet works but you must follow the program. YOU CAN DO IT. It can be hard but you are worth it. The more you stay on plan the easier it becomes. Old habits are hard to break but it is possible. Again, YOU CAN DO IT. Stay on plan you next meal, than your next, one meal at at time. Look at it 1 meal at at time, that might be easier than looking long term but all the those meals add up.
I will be checking in soon. Good Luck and happy losing.
 
Cate - thanks for the reply. I have started spacing my crackers and fruit out as a snack and that helped a bit. I want to get down at least a few more kg before I start my refeed so hopefully that and increasing my water will help me stay strong for a few more weeks.
 
How is every-one doing? The forum has quietened down lately & it would be nice to hear from some "lookers". Don't be shy, just say hi! Cheers, Cate.
 
Hi mytime, I started my refeed on wednesday, I wanted to get down a few more kilos aswell but I was ending up really hungry even with my rice thins and fruit spaced apart, maybe you should chat with your consultant about it. They'll let you know whether you should start refeed or not. I've found that I'm still losing a bit of weight even on the refeed (400gms in 2days). I don't care if I lose the rest or not, I'm happy just fitting back into my size 12's, I'm 5'11" so that's good enough for me.
Anyways, like I said, just check with your consultant, the'll let you know what to do.
Cheers.
 
Hi all, it's Beck here from ages ago. Most of you probably don't remember me but I used to be a regular. I originally started Cohens in July 05 and completed refeed in November 05 (after losing 35kg). I kept the weight off with no problems for quite a few months and since then have been going up and down in weight and have been trying desperately to get myself back under control. I have now regained about 32kg's of the 35 I lost. I have been having heaps of hassles in my personal life and (true to form) turned to food as my sanctuary.
BUT, I am in the process of regaining control of my life. DH and I have seperated while he receives counselling to sort out the issues that have caused him to treat me so badly for many years, and I have realised that with him gone, food is no longer a necessity, AND, I am determined to get my weight back under control. I spent one summer skinny, and then last summer I was fat again and I would much rather the skinny summer that the fat one.
I did my shopping this afternoon and bought all my old Cohens favourites and I am so determined to start again first thing tomorrow morning.
Sorry to babble on. Hope to talk to you all regularly and I'll update my ticker in the morning after I weigh myself and find out exactly how much damage I have done to ths poor old body of mine.
Take care
 
Hi Beck,

Do you know that is how I got started on cohens I came across the threads when you were doing the program and I spent two night reading them and thats when I made the decision to start doing this. You have lead me to make this change and I am sure you can do this again you know what to do and how to do continue to inspire us and yourself. Looking forward to seeing your progress
 
Hi Beck- I am so sorry you have been treated badly. I, too am a stress eater. It's a very positive thing taking your life back into your control again & I'm sure you will lose that excess stress weight & be happy again. Cheers, Cate.
Hi Suzie :flame:- It's good to see you being positive & supportive as usual. It is a good sense of community in here, all sharing similar goals. Happy losing folks, xo Cate
 
Thanks Cate & Suzie slim for your good wishes. I didn't end up starting on the weekend, Fathers Day and family functions are not the best for the first few days on Cohens. I have just been reading back over all the old posts trying to get myself motivated to start again tomorrow morning. I have the next 2 days off work and I am hoping that I will get over the worst side effects in those 2 days.
Cate, thanks for your thoughts re: DH. I am hoping and praying that he gets himself well. We have just found out about some major trauma in his childhood that he has never told anyone about and has lived with for the last 30 years. He is now receiving counselling to try to heal the hurt, and I pray that some day he may be able to come back to live with us again, but for now I must protect myself and my children until we are sure he can cope with life without taking out his pain on me, and I must regain control of my life and begin to rebuild the self esteem that has been badly damaged over the years. I don't know if any of you are Christians, but if you are your prayers for me, our children, and my husband would be most greatly appreciated.
Sorry to rattle on, after reading back over the old posts I seem to be a bit of a rattler at times. Look forward to talking to you all soon.
Take care.

Beck
 
Beck,
Your family is in my prayers. You seem to have a good head on your shoulders and a realistic outlook of life's ups and downs. You can get back on track and lose the weight you have regained. You will feel much better physically and mentally. You have our support.
 
Hello everyone,
I havnt been around for a while but by the looks of it, its been quite...
Where is everyone!!
Well week 3, i wont lie its been hard but i have lost 12.9kg so im trying to stay positive and continue.
The hardest thing is trying to find somthing different to eat every night, so far its been yoghurt for breakfast, steak and salad for lunch and steak/chicken and salad for dinner...boring after 3 weeks.
If anyone has some good receipes i woud love to hear them.
Good luck everyone
Cherie
 
Hi everyone

As Chezza I have been preoccupied of late! Well done Chezza and everyone else for doing so well!

I haven't been in the right head space to post but have been quickly dropping in and reading what I can! Life has been so busy of late and I think I have taken on a bit too much again but can I say that Cohen's has been my godsend but helping me keep to a routine and stay focussed. My mind has been a little cloudy though!

Had my monthly weigh in last night and was happy that I had actually lost, actually above my average, since my scale at home have been telling fibs! I've now told my other half I dont actually want them in for my weekly weigh-ins and they are to stay in the shed until refeed! They told me yesterday morning that I, at dry weight, was actually 3+ then what I weighed on Cohen's scales last night! Very exciting! As I said to my consultant there was no feelings of giving up or deviating but I was just getting frusting trying to find where I was unintentionally deviating - which I wasn't actually doing. I actually had an above average month and all frustrations with myself have left my headspace!

Anyway - I've carried on a bit as usual... I hope everyone has a great day and let's get the activity in the forum back up! It always brings excitment and positivity to see when there has been activity!

Happy days...

Lauren
 
Chezza- With a loss like that how can you not be positive!! WOW!! That is one of the best starts I have ever seen. There are lots of recipes on the Cohen's site & in the recipe sticky in here. I rarely ate salads on the program as I found hot food, like soups or stir-frys more mentally satisfying. Cheers, Cate
Lauren- A big hi to you! I know what you mean by that cloudy feeling. When you come out of the fog life is much better. Life is not easy, with conflicting pressures, & as you lose weight there are often other issues to face. Try to look after yourself if you can. In the meantime you seem to be doing really well weight-wise. Good for you! Soon you'll be in the 70's & then you're in the home straight! Take care Lauren, xo Cate
Lauren is right re activity in here. If I look & there are no new posts I am always really disappointed. It's much easier to be positive when you know you're not on your own. When it's a chance to provide some-one else with encouragement & support or just saying hello I feel much more positive about life. Keep up the good work every-one, cheers & remember-
Nothing tastes as good as slim feels!
:hug2:Learn to love yourself :beating:
 
Hi everyone

I hope everyone is going ok. If you are let us know and share your joy, if you're not let us know and we can give you support!

Just wondering if anyone else has noticed how unbelievably large the fruit is at the moment, especially the oranges and apples and the mandarins - they are the size of the oranges!!! I just cant get over it. I did speak with my consultant about it and she said just try your best to get medium fruit where you can or choose your fruits that you weigh out. I just thought I would share the info during my moment of amazement!

Have a good day!

Lauren
 
Lauren- Big fruit? Send some over! I just bought the most pathetically tiny kiwi fruit but just had to have them. I crave the original Cohen's fruit & veg. I'm addicted to eating healthy foods. Yay!! Rubbish makes you feel like rubbish I've decided. Water is the best liquid you can get into your body. I'm high on life today & just wanted to share it with every-one, cheers, Cate!
 
Ethnic food Question

Hello everybody!
I just came across this forum and got very interested. Had to subscribe inmediately!

I have one question (after reading the recipes) for you experts: is there a way to bake the crakers? Are other "thin bread" types allowed? I´m thinking on tortillas (corn, mexican style) and flat bread (armenian, arabic style). :confused:

That would make my life easier if I join the Cohen´s Lifestyle..

Kuddos to everybody on such amazing weight loss!! :beerchug: (sorry for that)
 
Hello

Thanks For All Of Your Support.
Update My Ticker Tomorrow And Off For My 4 Week Blood Test.
I Can Not Believe It Has Been A Month And I Never Thought I Would Last That Long.
Its Now A Normal Part Of My Life.
Hope Everyone Is Doing Ok
Cherie
 
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