Cohen's Lifestyle Cohens Lifestyle Support
- Thread starter rjm
- Start date
Prefix for Cohen's Lifestyle
- Status
Less of me: Thanks so much for that advise on hiding the scales. Have been weighing my self every week and then getting so disheartened that I wanna stop the programme.
Anyway, as I get closer and closer to my goal....I guess I gotta start thinking about re-feeding. Hoping to meet with the consultant today and decide on the date.
I'm hoping to have everything completed by end Sept so I can really concentrate on planning for my wedding on 2nd Dec 2006! Talk aout last minute planning..
Anyway, have a good day everyone
Anyway, as I get closer and closer to my goal....I guess I gotta start thinking about re-feeding. Hoping to meet with the consultant today and decide on the date.
I'm hoping to have everything completed by end Sept so I can really concentrate on planning for my wedding on 2nd Dec 2006! Talk aout last minute planning..
Anyway, have a good day everyone
Less of me - Fantastic advice. I don't think scales tell the complete truth anyway. Just think about your clothes getting baggy etc. What a great reward each month to see how much you have lost. Helps keep your eye on the prize!
Baby 81 - I hope you are feeling better. Your story could not have arrived at a better time. I have just got off the phone to my brother who is celebrating his engagement this weekend and was talking menu items with me...just thinking about it was killing me and I actually decided it wouldn't matter if I had the 'night off' so to speak, but now as a result of your email I will not deviate. I will stay strong. THANK YOU.
Any encouragement/advice as to handle this weekend's big party would be appreciated, especially as we have people staying with us.
Thanks everyone.
Baby 81 - I hope you are feeling better. Your story could not have arrived at a better time. I have just got off the phone to my brother who is celebrating his engagement this weekend and was talking menu items with me...just thinking about it was killing me and I actually decided it wouldn't matter if I had the 'night off' so to speak, but now as a result of your email I will not deviate. I will stay strong. THANK YOU.
Any encouragement/advice as to handle this weekend's big party would be appreciated, especially as we have people staying with us.
Thanks everyone.
Hi there
this is my first post, and i'm so glad i've found this forum
I totally agree wiht Less of me's views on weighing too regularly. I've never been a daily weigher, more weekly, and sometimes i'd only wait 5 days, but my point actually is, as I'm just re-startng, I'm going to be following the program to the letter, and it says to weigh monthly, so I'll be doing that. I know how upset I can get when i don't see the loss i'm expecting.
I've read quite a few of the old posts, and have been quite amazed at the amount of people that have needed to re-start as well, I thought i was the only one.
yesterday was a great day (and no headaches amazingly), and today is going great too. NO DEVIATIONS!!!!
TTYL
slinkee
this is my first post, and i'm so glad i've found this forum
I totally agree wiht Less of me's views on weighing too regularly. I've never been a daily weigher, more weekly, and sometimes i'd only wait 5 days, but my point actually is, as I'm just re-startng, I'm going to be following the program to the letter, and it says to weigh monthly, so I'll be doing that. I know how upset I can get when i don't see the loss i'm expecting.
I've read quite a few of the old posts, and have been quite amazed at the amount of people that have needed to re-start as well, I thought i was the only one.
yesterday was a great day (and no headaches amazingly), and today is going great too. NO DEVIATIONS!!!!
TTYL
slinkee
sassysapphire86
New member
Concerning the scales, i personally think it's individual choice. For me, i weigh myself first thing every morning and gauge where i stand. I also think about how i'd try to up the weight loss by switching meals, upping water, having fish for all 3 meals etc. It doesn't bother me that i'm not losing everyday, because i know changes ARE happening. It's just a daily assessment on how should plan out my days F&B. Not sure if that makes sense ( I think my mom gets stressed when i don't lose, which makes it a little funny when i'm reassuring her that i'm ok with that )
Reload, oOOOo, wedding, that sounds like fun! And yea, all the best for the last minute planning!
Slinkee, welcome to the (re)start of your amazing journey! Glad to know you have decided to stick to the programme to the T, because it's hard to get back on the wagon once you fall off. So don't get tempted!
Baby81, WOW, 17.5 kg in 6 weeks? Holy cow! That's huge! CONGRATS! Anything in particular you did? Thanks
( I think my mom gets stressed when i don't lose, which makes it a little funny when i'm reassuring her that i'm ok with that )Reload, oOOOo, wedding, that sounds like fun! And yea, all the best for the last minute planning!
Slinkee, welcome to the (re)start of your amazing journey! Glad to know you have decided to stick to the programme to the T, because it's hard to get back on the wagon once you fall off. So don't get tempted!
Baby81, WOW, 17.5 kg in 6 weeks? Holy cow! That's huge! CONGRATS! Anything in particular you did? Thanks
Even though this is the opposite to what I do myself, I remember reading an article a few months ago that stated that people that weigh themselves daily do tend to put on less weight than people that don't.
Personally I think it might be a maintenance thing, for example, if I was a slim 65kg already, and weighed myself this morning, and was 65.5, I would probably watch what i eat during the day a lot closer.
at least, that's my theory.
it is going to be painful to not weigh for a month, so i'm thinknig about checking what my first week loss is, and them weighing monthly after that
Personally I think it might be a maintenance thing, for example, if I was a slim 65kg already, and weighed myself this morning, and was 65.5, I would probably watch what i eat during the day a lot closer.
at least, that's my theory.
it is going to be painful to not weigh for a month, so i'm thinknig about checking what my first week loss is, and them weighing monthly after that
Just wanna to complain!!!
I just wanna to complaing about myself!!! I really hate it but than I have to complain.. I am munching too much on my biscuits that I am allowed... as i am on the interim program, I am allowed 8 crisps a day... but these few days since sat, I have the craving to munch on the crisps...... believe me, I am trying not to bring any more to the office or keeping it away from my sight at home so that I will not think of eating it.. really angry with myself...
I am drinking at least 2.5litres to 3litres of water daily..... i hope that removes my guilt... anyone have this problem of munching too much crisps?? can share how to stop that??
I just wanna to complaing about myself!!! I really hate it but than I have to complain.. I am munching too much on my biscuits that I am allowed... as i am on the interim program, I am allowed 8 crisps a day... but these few days since sat, I have the craving to munch on the crisps...... believe me, I am trying not to bring any more to the office or keeping it away from my sight at home so that I will not think of eating it..
really angry with myself... I am drinking at least 2.5litres to 3litres of water daily..... i hope that removes my guilt... anyone have this problem of munching too much crisps?? can share how to stop that??
Babyegg- Dont be too hard on yourself, just dont eat them
Try & think of something else other then the crisps.. it will work, you'll be fine!
Im actually having alot of trouble eating my 5 per day.. im past the 10 day rule so now im cutting them down to 3 per day and 2 fruit and i seem to feel alot better Goodluck with it, just think of the end result!
Try & think of something else other then the crisps.. it will work, you'll be fine!
Im actually having alot of trouble eating my 5 per day.. im past the 10 day rule so now im cutting them down to 3 per day and 2 fruit and i seem to feel alot better
Goodluck with it, just think of the end result!
jayce1
New member
yup. juz dun think of the crisps.. actually ever since after the 1st 2 weeks, i already stop eating the crisps... cos the main meals are already quite fulling to mi... but fruits to mi is a muz~
~BAM~ said:Babyegg- Dont be too hard on yourself, just dont eat them
Try & think of something else other then the crisps.. it will work, you'll be fine!
Im actually having alot of trouble eating my 5 per day.. im past the 10 day rule so now im cutting them down to 3 per day and 2 fruit and i seem to feel alot better
Princessoz
New member
Hi all, I have just stumbled upon this site and think it's fantastic. I started on Cohen's just over 2 weeks ago and am not finding it too difficult at all. I find variety in the food I eat helps me to stay motivated. I hope to have reached my goal by Christmas, which is when I will see my family again for the first time in quite a while. I have been seriously overweight for the last three years, so it will be a nice surprise for all of us!!!
Last edited:
Princessoz-
There is no doubt in my mind that you wont get to your goal weight in time to see your family again You should be well on your way by then!! Im hoping to be finished by Early Nov.. or at least on the re-feed by then.. might be a big ask but at the rate im going with the weight-loss im really hoping to be done!! I cant wait to embark on this new body, new life, new happiness
Best of luck, you'll be there in no time!!!
There is no doubt in my mind that you wont get to your goal weight in time to see your family again
You should be well on your way by then!! Im hoping to be finished by Early Nov.. or at least on the re-feed by then.. might be a big ask but at the rate im going with the weight-loss im really hoping to be done!! I cant wait to embark on this new body, new life, new happiness Best of luck, you'll be there in no time!!!
Help!
Ahhh!!! I dont know if I can keep doing this. It is sooooo hard. It is day five and for the fifth night in a row I have made my family a beautiful dinner whilst I sit down to more tinned tuna and salad! I am really suffering tonight. I want to throw it all in. How can I possibly maintain this? It is such an anti-social diet. I need help please!
I have made lots of different recipies already - and actually the food is not too bad. It is what I CANT have that is bothering me. I never believed a vegemite sandwich could look so good and how bad could that really be???
Someone help me out here please.
Ahhh!!! I dont know if I can keep doing this. It is sooooo hard. It is day five and for the fifth night in a row I have made my family a beautiful dinner whilst I sit down to more tinned tuna and salad! I am really suffering tonight. I want to throw it all in. How can I possibly maintain this? It is such an anti-social diet. I need help please!
I have made lots of different recipies already - and actually the food is not too bad. It is what I CANT have that is bothering me. I never believed a vegemite sandwich could look so good and how bad could that really be???
Someone help me out here please.
Princessoz
New member
Hi 8-2 Much
Yes it is a bit anti-social, in some ways. I also have a family that have been spoilt with nice food so it does become hard when you are serving them things that you are craving, if you can you need to tune out from the food. I wish Icould tell you a magic tip but I don't have one. The only thing that is working for me at the moment is the dream of being thin again. Cohen's is a rapid weight loss diet and once you finish you're re-feed you can enjoy all the nice meals again. Weigh yourself and see how well you have done so far! I hope you are able to stick to it and reach your goal.
Good luck
Yes it is a bit anti-social, in some ways. I also have a family that have been spoilt with nice food so it does become hard when you are serving them things that you are craving, if you can you need to tune out from the food. I wish Icould tell you a magic tip but I don't have one. The only thing that is working for me at the moment is the dream of being thin again. Cohen's is a rapid weight loss diet and once you finish you're re-feed you can enjoy all the nice meals again. Weigh yourself and see how well you have done so far! I hope you are able to stick to it and reach your goal.
Good luck
8-2 Much- DO NOT THROW IT IN!!!!
I know how hard it is, having been on this diet for 2 weeks and 2 days and having attended 2 BBQ's with Alcohol and being the only one not eating or socialising, being the designated driver.. i know its so hard! But once you are over that, it gets easier.. believe me
I just keep picturing myself wearing Size 12 clothes this Summer and not having to hide underneath Jackets to feel comfortable and looking like a complete idiot wearing as much clothes as possible in the stinking hot weather.. Megan.. you can do this honey, just believe in yourself. I know it is easier said then done, and believe me i almost threw it in the other day when i felt that terrible that i was about to faint.. but i sat down, had my water and re-thought all those wonderful thoughts of not being uncomfortable in my own skin anymore.. it really does work! Ive cried about being fat so many times, and now.. the only tears i shed are those of happiness, im happy that i have finally taken this step in my life, and my god its a hard one, but it will be completely worth it in the end.
Its only a really short time out of your life to be dedicated and willing to do something for yourself, it will all be fine Megan. Please hang in there
I hope my little soap box speech has helped you, if it hasnt.. just take a read back through all the posts from the "big losers" and just see how much they have achieved!
Take Care, you dont have that far to go and it will all be over soon
P.S- Im in the same boat if you need me!!
I know how hard it is, having been on this diet for 2 weeks and 2 days and having attended 2 BBQ's with Alcohol and being the only one not eating or socialising, being the designated driver.. i know its so hard! But once you are over that, it gets easier.. believe me
I just keep picturing myself wearing Size 12 clothes this Summer and not having to hide underneath Jackets to feel comfortable and looking like a complete idiot wearing as much clothes as possible in the stinking hot weather.. Megan.. you can do this honey, just believe in yourself. I know it is easier said then done, and believe me i almost threw it in the other day when i felt that terrible that i was about to faint.. but i sat down, had my water and re-thought all those wonderful thoughts of not being uncomfortable in my own skin anymore.. it really does work! Ive cried about being fat so many times, and now.. the only tears i shed are those of happiness, im happy that i have finally taken this step in my life, and my god its a hard one, but it will be completely worth it in the end.
Its only a really short time out of your life to be dedicated and willing to do something for yourself, it will all be fine Megan. Please hang in there
I hope my little soap box speech has helped you, if it hasnt.. just take a read back through all the posts from the "big losers" and just see how much they have achieved!
Take Care, you dont have that far to go and it will all be over soon
P.S- Im in the same boat if you need me!!
Princessoz
New member
HI Bam
Sounds like we have about the same plan!!! Both need to loose a similar amount and want to loose it by the same time. I would love to have all my weight lost by the end of November. I'm hoping to achieve a minimum loss of 1.5kilos a week. How tall are you?
Sounds like we have about the same plan!!! Both need to loose a similar amount and want to loose it by the same time. I would love to have all my weight lost by the end of November. I'm hoping to achieve a minimum loss of 1.5kilos a week. How tall are you?
- Status