Cohen's Lifestyle Cohens Lifestyle Support
- Thread starter rjm
- Start date
Prefix for Cohen's Lifestyle
- Status
Good Morning
Morning everybody
Just wanted to say that I had a great day yesterday, and managed to fight all the temptation that came my way.
There was a meeting in our office, and of course that was catered for, so there were heaps of gourmet sandwiches, cheese platter and fruit platter left over. I had some honeydew melon and some kiwifruit from the fruit platter (unweighed, so I made sure i went under).
then last night, hubby to be (h2b) came home and started talking about fish and chips, and other food I like to eat. I let him moan, and then went and had my cohen's dinner. I haven't actually said to him "i'm back on Cohen's", but I've been leaving my eating plan around, and was complaining about the kitchen scales. The other morning I was weighing out my celery for breakfast and the same 3 pieces weighed at 3 different weights, so I MUST remember to go get some batteries today.
He knows ALL about Cohen's, he did it, lost all his weight in 12 weeks (20kg) and then did a halfar$ed attempt at a re-feed, and was at goal for about 2 weeks, then started putting it all back on. And if I wasn't responsible for the things that I put in my mouth, I would blame him for me putting 18kg back on.(this is my re-start)
He is going to Sydney next month, and asked me to go down for the weekend with him, but I don't want to place myself in temptations way again, and have said no, but used the excuse that we need someone to look after the dog, and that we can't really afford it (which we cant). He has also said he wants to go to Sizzler and the movies on Sunday (great ), but I'm going to try and change his mind to going to IKEA so I can go shopping
anyway, I hope you all have good days, beat the temptation to deviate, and watch the weight melt of us all.
cyaz
slinkee
Morning everybody
Just wanted to say that I had a great day yesterday, and managed to fight all the temptation that came my way.
There was a meeting in our office, and of course that was catered for, so there were heaps of gourmet sandwiches, cheese platter and fruit platter left over. I had some honeydew melon and some kiwifruit from the fruit platter (unweighed, so I made sure i went under).
then last night, hubby to be (h2b) came home and started talking about fish and chips, and other food I like to eat. I let him moan, and then went and had my cohen's dinner. I haven't actually said to him "i'm back on Cohen's", but I've been leaving my eating plan around, and was complaining about the kitchen scales. The other morning I was weighing out my celery for breakfast and the same 3 pieces weighed at 3 different weights, so I MUST remember to go get some batteries today.
He knows ALL about Cohen's, he did it, lost all his weight in 12 weeks (20kg) and then did a halfar$ed attempt at a re-feed, and was at goal for about 2 weeks, then started putting it all back on. And if I wasn't responsible for the things that I put in my mouth, I would blame him for me putting 18kg back on.(this is my re-start)
He is going to Sydney next month, and asked me to go down for the weekend with him, but I don't want to place myself in temptations way again, and have said no, but used the excuse that we need someone to look after the dog, and that we can't really afford it (which we cant). He has also said he wants to go to Sizzler and the movies on Sunday (great
), but I'm going to try and change his mind to going to IKEA so I can go shopping anyway, I hope you all have good days, beat the temptation to deviate, and watch the weight melt of us all.
cyaz
slinkee
Netski-
I Can't believe how gorgeous you look
I didnt end up getting that email, but my god.. you have made me so much more determined to finish what i have started and if i end up looking as good as you in the end i will be the happiest girl on earth!!! Your Beautiful
Thankyou for sharing that will all of us, im going to stick to this 110% right to the very end!
I Can't believe how gorgeous you look
I didnt end up getting that email, but my god.. you have made me so much more determined to finish what i have started and if i end up looking as good as you in the end i will be the happiest girl on earth!!! Your Beautiful
Thankyou for sharing that will all of us, im going to stick to this 110% right to the very end!
less of me
New member
Month by Month Loss
beebee - I will give the the breakdown, month by month of my amazing weight loss so far:
Month 1 9.45kg
Month 2 9.35kg
Month 3 5.6kg (I remember gulping down about 1 and a half litres of water in the half hour before I went to my weigh-in this day...maybe that had something to do with it? )
Month 4 8.45kg
Month 5 5.9kg (Better than nothing and I am feeling sooooo great these days that even a 2kg loss would have been enough to put a smile on my face!!! I probably don't really mean that...)
Month 6 ??? I'll let you know at the end of next week!
Hope your third month weigh-in goes well! Don't forget - because you are starting each new month at a lesser weight than the one before it, the amount of weight you lose within each succesive month, with respect to your (monthly) starting weight, should 'logically' decrease. The pecentage loss (like what they measure on 'The Biggest Loser') should stay fairly constant, but the actual loss in kg should decrease each month.
Have a fantastic day everyone!
beebee - I will give the the breakdown, month by month of my amazing weight loss so far:
Month 1 9.45kg
Month 2 9.35kg
Month 3 5.6kg
(I remember gulping down about 1 and a half litres of water in the half hour before I went to my weigh-in this day...maybe that had something to do with it? )Month 4 8.45kg
Month 5 5.9kg
(Better than nothing and I am feeling sooooo great these days that even a 2kg loss would have been enough to put a smile on my face!!! I probably don't really mean that...)Month 6 ??? I'll let you know at the end of next week!
Hope your third month weigh-in goes well! Don't forget - because you are starting each new month at a lesser weight than the one before it, the amount of weight you lose within each succesive month, with respect to your (monthly) starting weight, should 'logically' decrease. The pecentage loss (like what they measure on 'The Biggest Loser') should stay fairly constant, but the actual loss in kg should decrease each month.
Have a fantastic day everyone!
Princessoz
New member
Hi Fabme
This diet is no different to any other diet - except - it does work. I have moved from Sydney to the Country and also do not have access to consultants with the Cohen's program. I made a decision to do this diet after failing at every other diet I have ever done. I have not always been overweight and had, previously to having children, never really struggled with my weight. I have now realised that my body has changed dramatically after having children and getting older. Sorry I'm rambling!!!
Anyway, I found the first 3-4 days very difficult in the sense of weighing my food and getting used to having to wait 5 hours before eating my next meal. It wasn't so much the portion sizes that bothered me. All meals are what we should always eat and the size of the meal is "normal" I believe we have been spoilt and eat way too much.
A normal days diet for me would be
Breakfast-
Yoghurt (natural) with fruit if you like
or - Egg and vegetables - like an omlette or mini quiche
Lunch
Cheese and tomato on crackers
chicken or tuna salad
Dinner
meat, chicken, fish, cheese and vegetables or salad.
My favourite's are: Thai beef salad, squid and vege's, crumbed chicken
You must leave 5 hours between meals and you must not skip a meal. You are allowed upto 5 crackers per day and 2 pieces of fruit.
Basically every meal consists of a serve of protein and a serve of vegetables/salad.
Why don't you have a look at the website
You'll find heaps of recipes and information.
I was given (it was posted to me) everything I needed in a folder that answers every question I have. I can also email a consultant with any questions and they will get back to me usually within 2 days. Also, this forum is available 24/7 and although I have just stumbled upon it myself it is very helpful and motivating.
I hope this helps you make a decision. Goodluck to you.
This diet is no different to any other diet - except - it does work. I have moved from Sydney to the Country and also do not have access to consultants with the Cohen's program. I made a decision to do this diet after failing at every other diet I have ever done. I have not always been overweight and had, previously to having children, never really struggled with my weight. I have now realised that my body has changed dramatically after having children and getting older. Sorry I'm rambling!!!
Anyway, I found the first 3-4 days very difficult in the sense of weighing my food and getting used to having to wait 5 hours before eating my next meal. It wasn't so much the portion sizes that bothered me. All meals are what we should always eat and the size of the meal is "normal" I believe we have been spoilt and eat way too much.
A normal days diet for me would be
Breakfast-
Yoghurt (natural) with fruit if you like
or - Egg and vegetables - like an omlette or mini quiche
Lunch
Cheese and tomato on crackers
chicken or tuna salad
Dinner
meat, chicken, fish, cheese and vegetables or salad.
My favourite's are: Thai beef salad, squid and vege's, crumbed chicken
You must leave 5 hours between meals and you must not skip a meal. You are allowed upto 5 crackers per day and 2 pieces of fruit.
Basically every meal consists of a serve of protein and a serve of vegetables/salad.
Why don't you have a look at the website
You'll find heaps of recipes and information.
I was given (it was posted to me) everything I needed in a folder that answers every question I have. I can also email a consultant with any questions and they will get back to me usually within 2 days. Also, this forum is available 24/7 and although I have just stumbled upon it myself it is very helpful and motivating.
I hope this helps you make a decision. Goodluck to you.
sassysapphire86
New member
Fornight, yea, thought i heard someone making a funny noise. But its all good yea?
Fellow Singaporeans: Well, i was thinking if next sunday, 3rd of september, will work for all of us? Will email all of you to get your responses.
Hmmm, i've always wanted to learn horse riding, but can you believe it, i'd shy away because i thought there wasn't a single horse capable of carrying me (and i don't wanna burden them too much!). But now, i've promised myself to start classes once i reach my 20 kg mark, a sort of present for me Lucky aussies, you have plenty of land to ride all you want!
But its all good yea? Fellow Singaporeans: Well, i was thinking if next sunday, 3rd of september, will work for all of us? Will email all of you to get your responses.
Hmmm, i've always wanted to learn horse riding, but can you believe it, i'd shy away because i thought there wasn't a single horse capable of carrying me (and i don't wanna burden them too much!). But now, i've promised myself to start classes once i reach my 20 kg mark, a sort of present for me
Lucky aussies, you have plenty of land to ride all you want! ready to lose I think people who do cohens and shift work have it a lot harder than the rest of us. Hang in there babe. I can relate to the sleep thing. I've been a poor sleeper (not due to shift work) for about 13 years. It takes its toll on health etc. I average on a good nite, 6 hours, but most nights about 4. But the longer I do Cohens the better I cope with it.
Less Of Me its a great motivator looking at your monthly breakdown of losses.
BeeBee I think it was you who commented on me being nearly there. No, I'm not. Just breaking it into smaller chunks. Much easier.
Yeah sassy and fornight it is all good if you want it to be
I better fly, I'll be late for work
Less Of Me its a great motivator looking at your monthly breakdown of losses.
BeeBee I think it was you who commented on me being nearly there. No, I'm not. Just breaking it into smaller chunks. Much easier.
Yeah sassy and fornight it is all good if you want it to be
I better fly, I'll be late for work
Last edited:
Hi Everyone,
I was naughty last night..
I had 1 prawn out of my parents Chinese Dish.. it wasnt deepfried of anything.. just a normal prawn with abit of garlic on it.. I feel guilty LOL I hope this doesnt count as a deviation..?? I wont do it again.. although it was really nice
I was naughty last night..
I had 1 prawn out of my parents Chinese Dish.. it wasnt deepfried of anything.. just a normal prawn with abit of garlic on it.. I feel guilty LOL I hope this doesnt count as a deviation..?? I wont do it again.. although it was really nice
Princessoz
New member
Bam
I wouldn't feel too bad if I ws you. One prawn out of all that chinese food is a bit of an achievement. You've done well, girl. Don't feel bad!!! I wish I had you're commitment.
I wouldn't feel too bad if I ws you. One prawn out of all that chinese food is a bit of an achievement. You've done well, girl. Don't feel bad!!! I wish I had you're commitment.
I am so inspired by all of you especially netski and less of me. Fornight there is this Indian tailor near my place at Coronation plaza that can alter clothes, pants (for 5-8 sing $) and so on. That's how I kind of survive without buying new clothes.
And sassy, like you I have always wanted to learn roller blade but was too embarrass to be seen on one. Imagine the people staring at me... Once I have reached my target, I promise to reward myself with personalised lesson and I must blade... haha
And sassy, like you I have always wanted to learn roller blade but was too embarrass to be seen on one. Imagine the people staring at me... Once I have reached my target, I promise to reward myself with personalised lesson and I must blade... haha
less of me
New member
A Typical Day
fabme - I have been doing Cohen's for almost 6 months. I consider myself very lucky as my consultant lives about 5 mins from where I do. I really feel for all of you out there who live miles from the closest clinic or have had clinics close on you and can only do consultations over the phone. Having said that, my own consultant, on my last weigh-in, showed me some photos of 2 of her clients she had never meet face to face, and who have both sucessfully completed the program. All of their communication was either via email or over the phone. The changes in both of them were awesome. So don't despair! I'm sure it won't be easy (in fact I know it won't be), but it is possible!
My first week was definitely the hardest part of the program...but I had spent the cash and was determined not to waste it! Once I had made the commitment to start, there was no turning back. I was/am on a a one-way street to success and the only exit is the one that will emerge after re-feed! And they will be so many paths at the end of this road, that I'm not sure where I will go after this!
The first week was hard in that I was hungry! Sooooooooooo hungry!!! I used to eat maybe 3 times more at each meal than I eat now. And then I'd go back for seconds too! And I would always be snacking in between meals. I got through it with sheer determination and by making sure I had things to do to keep me occupied so I wasn't standing at the fridge/pantry with the door open wishing I could eat something/anything!
After the first week, everything was fine. I have not deviaited once and I don't intend to. There is no more hunger pains...the body adjusts to the lesser amounts of food - it must just take about a week, I guess! I take pre-prepared meals with me when I go out and so far I haven't (well I don't think I have!) offended anyone (resturants, cafes, friends, etc).
I haven't suffered from any dizzy spells or any other 'side-effects'. Just the 'week 1' hunger...
As for support - my consultant has made it clear that she is always available to talk/meet if I feel I need her. I saw her after my 1st week on the program (measurement loss only, no weighing) and I have only seen her once a month since then. She tells me I am the most low-matainance client she has ever had. She said that some clients will ring her a few times a week and others meet with her once every week...it is personal thing so eveyone's level of required support would differ and I'm guessing that each consultant would be different in the amount/type of support they provide. This forum is great for support/advice, so if you decide to do the program...add it to your favourites!
Hope that helps you make your decision!
fabme - I have been doing Cohen's for almost 6 months. I consider myself very lucky as my consultant lives about 5 mins from where I do. I really feel for all of you out there who live miles from the closest clinic or have had clinics close on you and can only do consultations over the phone. Having said that, my own consultant, on my last weigh-in, showed me some photos of 2 of her clients she had never meet face to face, and who have both sucessfully completed the program. All of their communication was either via email or over the phone. The changes in both of them were awesome. So don't despair! I'm sure it won't be easy (in fact I know it won't be), but it is possible!
My first week was definitely the hardest part of the program...but I had spent the cash and was determined not to waste it! Once I had made the commitment to start, there was no turning back. I was/am on a a one-way street to success and the only exit is the one that will emerge after re-feed! And they will be so many paths at the end of this road, that I'm not sure where I will go after this!
The first week was hard in that I was hungry! Sooooooooooo hungry!!! I used to eat maybe 3 times more at each meal than I eat now. And then I'd go back for seconds too! And I would always be snacking in between meals. I got through it with sheer determination and by making sure I had things to do to keep me occupied so I wasn't standing at the fridge/pantry with the door open wishing I could eat something/anything!
After the first week, everything was fine. I have not deviaited once and I don't intend to. There is no more hunger pains...the body adjusts to the lesser amounts of food - it must just take about a week, I guess! I take pre-prepared meals with me when I go out and so far I haven't (well I don't think I have!) offended anyone (resturants, cafes, friends, etc).
I haven't suffered from any dizzy spells or any other 'side-effects'. Just the 'week 1' hunger...
As for support - my consultant has made it clear that she is always available to talk/meet if I feel I need her. I saw her after my 1st week on the program (measurement loss only, no weighing) and I have only seen her once a month since then. She tells me I am the most low-matainance client she has ever had. She said that some clients will ring her a few times a week and others meet with her once every week...it is personal thing so eveyone's level of required support would differ and I'm guessing that each consultant would be different in the amount/type of support they provide. This forum is great for support/advice, so if you decide to do the program...add it to your favourites!
Hope that helps you make your decision!
Last edited:
Princessoz- Thanks, I am so bloody determined to be slim.. I suppose just thinking about how good i will look and feel gets me through
You can do it too, Im no different to anyone else!!
Besides, all of my skinny friends are dying to see what i look like, so i dont want to dissapoint them or myself.. and my family is SOOOO Proud of me!!!
You can do it too, Im no different to anyone else!!
Besides, all of my skinny friends are dying to see what i look like, so i dont want to dissapoint them or myself.. and my family is SOOOO Proud of me!!!
When I first started, I have a little headache during the first week but quickly recovered. The hunger pang to me is manageable. I have diabetes, high blood pressure and some kidney problem as well. That's why it is very important for me to reduce weight. in my second week I become dizzy and have a bit of cold sweat in the morning. I believe it must be triggered by my medication. after a few trial and error, I realise it's my hyper tension medication that caused me to be dizzy. I have stop taking the hypertension medication and am feeling fine. I believe strongly that this is the best programm for me. I have tried every thing possible to loose weight. I even went for lab band surgery. I lost some but promptly put back all in 2 months.
less of me
New member
Horse Riding
I used to ride horses all the time as a kid...my family has dairy farms so I was lucky in that there were always horses around to ride. My Mum also use to send me and my 2 sisters away for a 1 or 2 week stay on a horse riding farm once each year. I had not ridden a horse since I was 15 or 16...I too felt I was too big for any horse...that was until about a month ago when I thought - I'm going for a ride! And I did. I rustled up a saddle and bridle from my cousin and went horse riding on 'Bush Magic', a gorgeous old boy who thought for a while there he had made it into retirement! It was so much fun! I had forgotten how fantastic it feel to be out in a paddock on the back of a horse. I now try to go riding once a week and I am teaching my daughter and my sister's 3 boys to ride! Horse riding is great...I highly recommend it to all!
P.S. I am told by my Mum (whilst rolling her eyes) that horses are infact very, very, very strong and that I could have been riding, even when I was at my biggest weight - but like you, sassysapphire, I didn't think it would be fair to burden any horse with so much weight. The saddle on it's own is heavy enough, let alone another 120kg on top of it!!! And besides, I'm not so sure I would have been able to get up into that saddle 5 months ago .
sassysapphire86 said:Hmmm, i've always wanted to learn horse riding, but can you believe it, i'd shy away because i thought there wasn't a single horse capable of carrying me (and i don't wanna burden them too much!). But now, i've promised myself to start classes once i reach my 20 kg mark, a sort of present for me
I used to ride horses all the time as a kid...my family has dairy farms so I was lucky in that there were always horses around to ride. My Mum also use to send me and my 2 sisters away for a 1 or 2 week stay on a horse riding farm once each year. I had not ridden a horse since I was 15 or 16...I too felt I was too big for any horse...that was until about a month ago when I thought - I'm going for a ride! And I did. I rustled up a saddle and bridle from my cousin and went horse riding on 'Bush Magic', a gorgeous old boy who thought for a while there he had made it into retirement! It was so much fun! I had forgotten how fantastic it feel to be out in a paddock on the back of a horse. I now try to go riding once a week and I am teaching my daughter and my sister's 3 boys to ride! Horse riding is great...I highly recommend it to all!
P.S. I am told by my Mum (whilst rolling her eyes) that horses are infact very, very, very strong and that I could have been riding, even when I was at my biggest weight - but like you, sassysapphire, I didn't think it would be fair to burden any horse with so much weight. The saddle on it's own is heavy enough, let alone another 120kg on top of it!!! And besides, I'm not so sure I would have been able to get up into that saddle 5 months ago
.No Carbs makes me tired, and i cannot for the life of me get Motivated to do any work today... So tired.........
Less of me- Dont we both have a fantastic consultant Did you ever feel in the beginning that you were trying maybe too hard to get the results?? Ive come to a holt.. its my 4th day of my 3rd week and im so ready to see more results and i feel like im doing something wrong??
Less of me- Dont we both have a fantastic consultant
Did you ever feel in the beginning that you were trying maybe too hard to get the results?? Ive come to a holt.. its my 4th day of my 3rd week and im so ready to see more results and i feel like im doing something wrong??
Last edited:
Princessoz
New member
WOW Storm, did you actually have lap band surgery??? No wonder you are so determined - well done.
Less of me - You have come so far, have you ever had a bad day or are you just so motivated to get to the end, which is now so close?
Bam - Yes I can do it. I need to do it as I've already told my mother, who weighs 50kilos and has never been overweight in her life, that I will be able to go to the beach with her everyday when I come home for Christmas. Every year I feel like a beached whale and refuse to go swimming, which is not far on my two beautiful boys who are only 3 and 5.
Last year I even made my mum come to visit for two weeks so that she could take my kids for their swimming lessons everyday because I was too embarrassed to get into swimmers!!!! Now that's sad. Before moving to the country my Husband and I spent every spare minute at Manly beach, I would never dream of doing that now!!!
Wow, now I'm motivating myself with all these slim memories. I just need to keep remembering how I felt when I could wear my swimmers without feeling the need to cover up with baggy t-shirts and shorts.
Less of me - You have come so far, have you ever had a bad day or are you just so motivated to get to the end, which is now so close?
Bam - Yes I can do it. I need to do it as I've already told my mother, who weighs 50kilos and has never been overweight in her life, that I will be able to go to the beach with her everyday when I come home for Christmas. Every year I feel like a beached whale and refuse to go swimming, which is not far on my two beautiful boys who are only 3 and 5.
Last year I even made my mum come to visit for two weeks so that she could take my kids for their swimming lessons everyday because I was too embarrassed to get into swimmers!!!! Now that's sad. Before moving to the country my Husband and I spent every spare minute at Manly beach, I would never dream of doing that now!!!
Wow, now I'm motivating myself with all these slim memories. I just need to keep remembering how I felt when I could wear my swimmers without feeling the need to cover up with baggy t-shirts and shorts.
sassysapphire86
New member
Less of me, you couldn't have put it better. I really envy you in that you have such a great opportunity to ride when you want to and to teach your kids to ride too! But thanks for sharing that with me, it only made me more determined to stick to the diet so that i can realize my dream of learning to ride without feeling guilty of burdening the horse too much (& to mount the horse easily too without looking like humpty-dumpty )
Princessoz, yea, i can relate with you. i've always wanted to accept invitations from friends to go sun bathing. But i'll always refuse as i know i'd look so out of place next to my 50 kilo friends in skimpy bikinis. Peer pressure, yes. But at least i'm losing weight the healthy way & i just can't wait to hit the beach like you!
)Princessoz, yea, i can relate with you. i've always wanted to accept invitations from friends to go sun bathing. But i'll always refuse as i know i'd look so out of place next to my 50 kilo friends in skimpy bikinis. Peer pressure, yes. But at least i'm losing weight the healthy way & i just can't wait to hit the beach like you!
Princessoz
New member
To all who have lost weight, were you concerned with having excess skin and has this happened? I have been told that the skin regains its elasticity, but I am still concerned about my belly area and by "DD" boobs not shrinking back with me!
Sorry Bam not at that stage yet, although clothes are already feeling better on - not so tight.
SassySaphire86 - I'm sure once we get to goal we won't want to take our bikinis off!!!!!
Sorry Bam not at that stage yet, although clothes are already feeling better on - not so tight.
SassySaphire86 - I'm sure once we get to goal we won't want to take our bikinis off!!!!!
- Status