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congradulations to all

to everyone here and to all new and still to decide people... well done to you all... pple thinking about doing this program it sounds expensive but it is so well worth the effort...

Anyways i will leqve you all qlone now just popped in to update our tickers...

Tam
 
I haven't even managed to get back on the wagon yet, to fall off again:rolleyes: . Am putting everything else first, housework etc, and myself last. Plus I havent been sleeping well (again) lately. I have been back to doing all the cooking, but this week am concentrating on trying to make a variety of low fat things for hubby. So, I'm cooking ww stuff for him, cohens stuff for myself and whatever I can get my little girl to eat. Tonight, I made a reciped off the cohens site - Balsamic beef chow mein. I made my portion size for my daughter. She ate half and said she liked it, but later confessed she liked the meat, but not the vegies. I tried to cut them up tiny so she wouldnt notice. My hubby does a lot of cooking usually. He enjoys it and it helps him relax after work. Lately he has had a lot on with work and stuff, so I'm back in the kitchen full-time, and rather than try to get caught up on washing, ironing, cleaning etc I'm trying to keep on top of it. This week I've managed to keep the house in ship shape condition, and kept up with everything, but I havent had time to focus on what I need to do about myself. I cant do everything, but theres a part of me that thinks I should be able to.

Mumbine when someone posts me encouragement, it reminds me I can do this. I'm not getting anywhere at the moment. But really want you to know how much I appreciate your support. I will read that post again.

Lizzi that course sounds excellent. I need to take some more time to think about your post, for it to sink in.

I have like a switch in my head that clicks on all of a sudden, and all my motivation comes back, and I just do it. I'm waiting for that to happen. I've learnt in the past that I cant make it happen. I've been so busy lately, that when I get time to come on here, my head is buzzing and I cant concentrate on what I'm reading.

Definitely am going to get some Chromium tablets.

I will get it together eventually. Hopefully sooner rather than later. But thanks everyone for thinking of me. You guys will all be finished and I'll still be here in a hundred years time:rolleyes:
 
L-Jay: i think u r too hard on urself at times. Maybe u could take a day where u prepare loads of UR meals and freeze them. They r ready when meal times come around, wack in the microwave-heat and eat! Maybe this involves ur daughter being babysitted by someone u trust to care for her so u can achieve this. It is important to take time out for urslef as ur health and wellbeing is just as important as ur families! I dont have children or hubby and i am sure u feel u need more then 24hrs in a day to get things done- washing can wait, floors dont need to be washed every day and if beds dont get made, the world wont end tomorrow. Gd luck in getting back on track.

Dee
 
Thanks DeDe. The idea of cooking and freezing is a good one. I dont know why I'm such a stress-head about housework.
 
Nice recipe

Hi everyone, I tried this one last night and its quite nice. I think it would be nicer with an overnight marinade and its tasting better today than yesterday, so making it at least a day ahead is a good idea.I also used celery and zucchini in mine, so I think you can just use any vegies that you like or need to use up.

Balamic Chicken and Vegetables​

Ingredients:
· chicken breast chopped into bite size pieces
· capsicum, cut into strips(allowance)
· garlic, crushed (allowance)
· salt & pepper to taste
· 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
· olive oil spray
· mushroom, sliced (allowance)
· onion, chopped (allowance)


Method:
1. Mix together all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Let marinate in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 180C.
4. Place in a baking dish and cook until chicken is done, around 30-40 minutes.
 
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Wow, that looks good the old me! I always found grilled fish to be such a treat! Here's roughly how i do it.

Marinate pieces of fish with turmeric powder, dash of salt, lemon juice (from allowance), rosemary herbs (or any such herbs), garlic & ginger powder. Knead into meat and let it sit for bout 15minutes. Spray non-stick pan with olive oil, add fish, cover pan & let it sit for about 10 minutes before flipping. Grill it this way till its nice and brown. To top off the dish, blanch any sort of leafy vegies & voila, a healthy cohen meal :)
 
Day 1 Again

Okay starting again from scratch today. Determined to break this cycle - eventually. Even if I'm doing this to my dying day at least I'll look good on my death bed lol. The plan is to drink at least 4 litres of water.
 
Good morning everyone,
well it has been 1 week now on my new program and i am proud to say that i have been good.
the old me are you allowed to have red capsicum i can only have green :D
 
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Good afternoon ladies,

Good to seeing that everyone is hanging in there But wow I have read over the weekend and there was an explosiong of posts to read, which has taken me all morning (luckly no work today)

Sunshine - your words about being hard on yourself and staying strong infront of temptation are right on the money. I think if i deviated once i would do it again and again. so thankyou for your word of inspiration.

L-jay - My heart goes out to you but you need to put yourself first for a while and guess what your housework will still be there once you have delt with yourself. I was the same as you everything had to be done and i neglected myself and ended up being 120kg, my kids wanted me to go swimming in January this year but i didn't take them - i had housework to do - now it is one of the first things on my list (taking my kids swimming). Taking care of you is the best thing you can do for yourself, your kids (or future kids) and doing fun things with them are what they are going to remember when they grow up not that the housework was all done.

Less of me - WOW is the first expression that comes to mind. It makes me want to do this more than 100%. I'm looking forward to inspiring others as you have inspired me. Congratulations on your fabulous efforts, you look great.

Well news from me - I'm down another 10.5cm and my first weight in is on Friday. My clothes are getting very loose and one of my fav pants fell off without undoing to button (my kids thought this was exteremly funny). My kids have taken to calling hot mama as they believe i have lost HEAPS.

I had a bad day yeaterday, not eating wise just felt really sad, teary and felt low like my body was craving sugar. Felt crappy this morning but a friend rang and I have read the posts drank 1.5 of water and am starting to feel better. I just have soooooo much to think about.

My daughter had her checkup at the hospital last week, good report but the doctor advise us that she can not put on anymore weight (161cm & 58kgs age 11), they also believe that she could have PCOS. I have this condition and apparently it is hereditary- they will check when she is older (about 16) or when she has an ultrasound (whatever is first). My poor daughter has been through enough so please pray for her and against having pcos. Any tips on how to encourage her re her weight would be much appreciated - the doctor thought my program was good especially about no carb, he thinks that people with pcos should limit their carb and sugar intake. My daughter is not on a strick diet but i do watch and monitor her diet as much as i can. I really don't want her to go through the awfu things i have been through. She is starting to realise that we need food to live (not live to eat food) but it is hard when her friend can and do eat anything they like. This has been a battle until I started cohens, I think she is realising we are all responsible for our own health, on one can do it for us it is still our own choice.

Have a great day eveyone. I will post my weightloss results on Friday and move my ticker (YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Bless you
Jewls
 
A Sick ME!!!

I havent been feeling too good... Weekend were spent at home sleeping.. and I have been coughing badly... dun ask me why... Struggled back to work today becos I have reports to submit.. Having my lunch while I am typing out this post... Although sick but I am having the food that I am allowed... not deviating although the craving is really great.. and staying at home with such great craving is really not easy... Certainly hope that I will get well soon...
I have measured myself last sat and I have lost most at my tummy....
That's all for now...
 
Green capsicum

Good point Reb, I actually can only have green too and I do! I was copying and adapting a recipe from elsewhere and didn't notice thanks for pointing it out. I have now editted it in the recipe.
 
Missed Lunch

L-JAY: :) im glad i could give u some gd advice that seemed to help. I think this is prob ur best bet to get on track and make the most of ur life- u have a family that wants the best for u and if that means u take 'ME' time, well so be it. Ur not neglecting them, u just need to start to think about what U want and what U want to achieve. CHange the flow , dont just follow it. Take that path in the fork that is not easy but difficult and the one that isnt just life but a healthy and brilliant life that is fulfilling everything u want and aspire to. Keep going- only u can do it!

Well, today had started ok but when a friend dropped by and i got typing sm emails for her and missed lunch and didnt get much water in. The day hasnt finished but i am not going to get 4lt in by bed so i will have to settle for 2 maybe a lil more. I just had dinner but i dont want to be staying up til 1am when i have my last meal at 11pm. As long as i am up for a couple of hours after its ok to eat at any time according to my consultant. I can, im not norm getting redy to sleep til midnight so its not an issue but i feel silly eating at this time. Well, one stuff up will make it imperitive im organised. I got meat out for tomorrow so i should cook it tonight or in the morn and then its ready and just heat in the microwave. I might even try the chicken recipe above.

Some great recipes coming out from ppl so anyone else who has some they use, im sure others wld appreciate them :) :D I am a gd cook but i am not very experimental with this thing as i am so limited in what i can use and how much i dont want to stuff it up and there fore not able to eat it. I hate wastage :eek:

I realise some ppl are having trouble but u will always kick yourself and get down on yourselves. Obviously, we chose to put it in our mouth but we can also choose to put it down and continue on. I have CHOSEN to NOT eat it and make my health a priority. Its working for me and despite the temptation for only a few things- marshmalows and just the odd bread bauguette. Im not a crap food eater thank god! :p :rolleyes: :D

Water hear i come!
 
HI everyone,

Ticker update!! I am overjoyed. I've never lost so much weigh in 4 weeks. Never thought it was possible cuz I think I put all this on over 4 years. But now its all gone. Slowly but surely....I am so happy....another 8 weeks or less I hope...before I start the re-feed

J
 
karenk

Hello everyone
My name is karen and i have started cohens on the 24/6/06. its been strange really seeing what i have accomplished in such a small time but now things seem to be slowing. (is this the norm?) I started at 102kg and have now lost 9kg. 30kg to go!!! Seems such a long way off!
I have stuck to the program without any deviations which has floored all my friends who used to have a wine or three everynight with me. i drink about 3 and a half litres of water a day does this make the weight go faster as I have heard?
Havent touched the diet softies and only eat poor old skippy as my meat as i have also heard its the leanest. I want to do everything by the letter so i can live a normal life again and give my kids the mum they deserve!
Can anyone guide me on the exercise front? do most of you do it or not?
i try to go for a walk every now and then but not as often as i should, it seems to make me hungry!!
Well thanks for listening and look forward to your inspiration and friendship.also i was wondering if its true what they say about the body shrinking withyour weight loss as i have trouble believing i wont be left with folds of loose skin that would just about kill me!!pps. how do you guys get this ticker thingy on??
 
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Exercise

Welcome Karen.
Hi. I started on the 27/6/06 (92.82kg) so we started around the same time- few days appart. Whats ur weight loss to date ifi can ask?? i have 3wk weigh-in on wednesday. Yeah the weight does slow for some and usually u lose fluid the first week or two. Exercise isnt reccomended for this fact- hunger. Personally, i do a half hour work out at my physio's gym (bike squats balance stuff and pilates) 2 times a wk and i get to the pool for a bit of hydro (knee, back and shoulder injury from work and car crash) when i can-nuthing strenuos but structured exercises and just walking in water. Less stress on joints. I dont get hungry with exercise so I guess I am lucky. I tend to drink water on these days (4-5lt) so i guess thats where i am lucky too. Walking a few times a week isnt bad but u do need to minitor ur hunger and maybe go before ur meals?? I think u have taken the best step forward to better health and i am sure it will be worth the effort and hard work u put in. Dedication is required. I dont deviate ( might not have meals on time and thats my lill time issue- late if i dont miss) and i rarely have diet drinks unless i am out and about and just need a bit of a lift and for me its the bubbles! I am thinking when i finish i will be hard to please with the meals as i am sure i will have small portions- gd but hard when u go to a restaurant or something. Looking forward to being difficult :D

Gd luck and keep us in the loop as to how things are going. I am here most days- keeps me from getting tempted and i get reciepes for dinner- i am stuck!
 
karenk

thankyou dede
i have lost 9kg so far. I suppose i dont notice it much yet but others are starting to. I havent lost anymore since about 5 days ago.....very frustrating!
i get very impatient when i read of others fantastic progress. its great to talk to likewise people it stops me thinking about food when i am tapping away.
anyway thankyou so much for being my first contact.look forward to many more chats!!!!
 
Broke it once again!!!

I know I shouldnt have step on the weighing machine so often.. but who doesnt agree that the temption is too great to resist???So off I went and I step on the weighing machine yet again!!! I lost another kg!!! It should be accurate cos I have just taken my dinner an hour ago... and I should believe it right??? :p
 
Good to have you back L-Jay, the forum is not the same without you.

Welcome to all the newbies, YES it really works.

Those interested in some receipe ideas :- I have found balsamic vinegar goes really well with fish. I put it on spinach, bokchoy and brussel sprouts when I have fish and the combined taste of one of these vegetables fish and balsamic is rather good. ALso nutmeg on spinach is interesting (first had it at a Japanese restraunt). I also add fresh tyme to chicken which makes it rather nice. For those who have not tried sea salt flakes, make the switch much nicer than regular salt. Zucchini peelled flat and long droped in boiling salted water then cut into spaghetti like strands works well with tomato salsa chilli and garlic prawns, gives you something to twirl like spaghetti. I am working on a modified osso bucco done in a slow cooker and have found some good looking curry recepies in a cook book. Going to talk to consultant about lemon grass and dashi on thursday see how we go. I will copy the curry receipes later in the week, and will let you all know how the osso bucco turns out.

Official weigh in on Thursday. Friday I see my sister for the first time since I sarted Cohens, I am looking forward to her reaction I have dropped 3 sizes in trousers. YEAH :)
 
Hi Everyone! I see most of you are Aussies, I am an Aussie far away from home and terribly homesick!

I have been in New York for 6 months and have gained a large amount of weight. I am in college full time and usually work full time too; now it is the summer and I have a break from work (still at full time college though in Summer semester). But my days are so relaxed from the regular year, that I thought it would be perfect for me to start this diet.

My mum in Sydney has been on Cohen's for about 7 weeks and she's lost about 15 kilo's. She convinced me to try it, so I have. Unfortunately, I have been quite a compulsive over eater so I am terrified I will break the restrictions.

Anyways, today was my official starting day. I got all my neccessities, bought myself a grill and an electronic kitchen scale, and kind of bankrupt my bank account doing both. (Cohen's is not a diet for the college student.!) But I am hoping that since I put all this money into it, that I will stick to it.

I have a few questions, and if anyone could answer them it would be great:
Does anyone know if you drink up to a litre a day of diet drinks if it will slow your weight loss?
Is sugar free gum allowed?
Will eating lean mince meat slow my weight process?
Additionally, how much excercise should I be doing? I usually do about 3 to 4 times a week, but quite strenuously, should I cupt back on my aerobics classes?
Finally, how do you stop thinking about food?!?! (always my biggest problem!)

Any answers? Thanks guys! MWA
 
Sos

Its been a tough week. So it seemed according to my consultant... am having the "after 4weeks BLUES" ..... I needed help. Not that am eating other foods that am not supposed to.

I cant eat even if am hungry............. feeling nauseous, am torturing myself. My consultant adv mi to explore more cooking matters, but i dont have the energy to do so. Eating only fruits and a biscuit last nite. I just cant stuff anything else into my mouth.

Am feeling sorry for myself, restless, weak and depressed.

Fear to eat rice/bread and other stuff which i loved, coz i will feel sick the next day and also my effort will be down the drain.
 
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