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starting again

hi guys,
well im back again, i started cohens on boxing day, got off track in the middle of feb, ive started again twice a week since then:eek: so i can really relate to those of you who are having trouble, i originaly was just having one meal off for my birth day, then 3 months later here i am staring again but i really mean it this time,some things changed in my head and im going to see this thru th the end!

i was the same as the old me, id lost 15 kg and was feeling much beter about my self and got slack, then just couldnt get back on the program, so if you can find a way to keep going then do it! but this is coming from some one who has absoulty no will power what so ever!
hope i can become a regular around here too, your all so fanastic!!

cheers!

hayley
 
Re:Jude

Hi Girls

Haven't checked in for a while I know bad me...

Anyway JUDE, jUDE you sound just like me....

i believe everything you are saying...

My contract runs out at the end of July I have sabotaged myself to no end..

I have just brought myself a treadmill and I'll be damned if I don't loose the weight I put back on (12kg) and the 17kg i had to go...

I know its going to be hard work....I am fully aware...its gonna kill me...

Loosing weight is a big effort ....One I can gladly say i have volunteered in many times..but this time is going to be different...

I deserve to be thin (if only for a short while , I am planning to have another baby at the end of the year)...

Anyway thats my 2cents worth for a while...

Girls I am here...but I usually only get time to read throught the posts these days...

But this time I had to write as well..

So Jude KEEP YOUR CHIN UP...

Tammie
 
Hi Lepa,

Answers to your questions - I haven't tgaken any laxatives in the 5 weeks I've been on the program, and have been fine. I do make sure I eat apples and the other sources of fibre that are available in the plan thought.
Coffee is in. must be black. Must be decaffinated after a certain number of cups.
yes. Veges are resitricted. As are the types of meat, fruit etc.
Hope that helps. Good luck with your weight loss.

Niracca - Well done on your first month loss! That is a fantastic result!How much of a motivator is a loss like that! I am hoping to lose at leat 7kgs in my 2nd month too.

I did my week 5 weigh and measure this morning. Bit sad. I didn't lose ANY centimetres off my body, but i did lose 1kg. So my total loss is 10kgs (and I did get to move my ticker)...

It's funny how this program distorts your expectations! A 1kg loss in great, but when you know you can lose 2 or 4kgs, it is somehow disappointing! I need a reality check!

Have a good weekend everyone!

bella
 
Hiya

Hiya ladies,

Glad to see most of you are still doing so well.

JUDE, I know what you mean about almost wanting to give up. I too am at what I call my 'comfort zone' and am now thinking how I'll ever get to losing another 18 kilos! But hang in there, no doubt it will all be worth it in the end.

LIZZI - Miss Kath is on a different program to us. It's not exactly Cohen's but very similar. I actually called the clinic as a 'potential customer' to suss out the program. From my understanding they get a wider variety of foods (eg. oils, more cheese variety, etc). They too have a re-feed program, but they call it a 'stablisation' program. I told the consultant I had a 'friend' on Cohens, and that she was doing reasonably well. He didn't even attempt to bag Cohen's or Sure Slim, instead said that they were all based on similar research and all aimed to reset metabolism. I was very impressed that he didn't bag Cohen's, as my consultant bagged all other programs when I went for my intro. To me it seemed like her bagging was more of a desperate sales pitch, rather than a genuine belief in Cohen's. The TLC program is also based on more hormonal factors than Cohen's, and the informaiton they provide is far more in depth that what you get from Cohen's (unlike Cohen's, it didn't appear that this other program had anything to 'hide' or attempt to keep secret). They say that over 20 hormones and 1000 factors are considered in the development of each, unique program. They also have other targeted programs that can deal with complaints such as Cellulite, de-stress and wellbeing, improved general wellbeing and health, DNA diet for Heart Health/Cancer Health (this is the really expensive one) as well as the normal obesity/rapid fat loss for wellbeing. What intrigued me most about this program is that he said if it was followed 100% they guaranteed a minimum loss of 1kg per week - which currently for me is double what I'm acheiving on Cohen's!! PLUS he mentioned that if you've been on the program for some months and really feel that you can't stick it out or need a break, they're more than happy to get you your stabilisation program so you can do that, go off the program for a while to give yourself a rest, then when you're ready to, you just start the program again and finish it off with stabilisation once the weight is gone.

I've looked into it only because I really don't think my Cohen's program is 'right'. They say that this program becomes your medicine... fair enough... so the Doc had my results to tailor my program... but I don't feel like I'm getting better. Just like a normal GP can give you antibiotics but they may not do the trick straight away - so he changes the dosage or type of antibiotic - I see no reason why Dr Cohen couldn't tinker with the programs of those of us who don't see proper results, to get the dose of 'medicine' just right. I have my 12 week blood test due next Tuesday and then of course I'll be going to my clinic for an update. Lately I've felt super lethargic and really don't want to get out of bed. My weight loss, over 12 weeks is about 14.5kg, which of course is great but not for the time frame. Not only have I lost that kind of weight, in the same kind of time frame, at Weight Watchers, but I also have no doubt in my mind that anyone eating the amount of food I do each day would lose what I've lost... or more!... so I'm not feeling like it's doing what it should be for me. Plus I shouldn't feel so crap, right?? I'm supposed to have boundless energy because of this program... and it's no longer like that. I'm seriously contemplating looking into that other program if my consultant doesn't have some serious answers for me at my clinic appointment.

For those of you looking at starting Cohen's - don't let my complaints stop you. I don't doubt that the program does what it's designed to, and just look at so many other's results - they're fantastic. I am just hoping they will re-evaluate my program because I truly think it's a little off.

Anyway, I will let you all know how it went at my appointment next week.

Cheers and take care xoxo ;)
 
It is all a mental game

Hi everyone,

Weight loss is such a 'head-thing'. When I decided I had to lose weight it wasn't about how I looked as much as it was about my health and being there for my family and seeing my kids grow up. My family history is littered with heart-attacks and strokes. I have had ECG's done to check my heart function and all sorts of blood tests and for me to ensure longevity and fight against that history I have to be healthy. Being healthy doesn't just mean benig a suitable weight, but being healthy internally and physiologically. I want a healthy and long life free from heart attacks thanks.....

It is so hard and I empathize with everyone for the emotional turmoil that we put ourselves through....it such a 'head thing'. One thing I have learned is that if you can make it through those really tough days, the next day is always that little bit easier, and is a little internal buzz for yourself...

Jude, you can pull through it, look forward....

Happymummy, pull your socks up girl and get going.....happy and healthy mum will mean a happy and healthy baby.

niracca, I have had no hunger pains since the first couple of days on the program, I am wrapt.

I had two takeaway meals yesterday.....I had a greek salad and made some estmiates on quantity and lastnight had grilled fish and salad. I feel human and social again to go out and have a meal, it was great. It is possible to eat out (as a friend who has done the prgram advised me), and it makes you feel good to.

Anyhoo,

Hope you all have a great weekend. Stick with it!

Frog:)
 
Hello. My name is Julie and I have been doing the program for 3 weeks yesterday and I have a 9 kg loss. I have read this whole cohen thread from start to finish today and have received so many good hints and tips, recipes and just plain old encouragement from people who have or still are travelling the same road.

I have over 50 kgs left to lose and have a "finish before christmas" deadline. I have not strayed from the program as I am a "all or nothing" kind of girl. Easier not to touch particularly when one of the jobs I have is promoting for Cadbury..... Luckily smelling doesn't put on kgs...lol.

I am really working hard to have a minimum of 3.5 l of water a day and so far have done well. Thankfully my bladder is now getting used to the amount of water....lol.....

Must away and pack away the dishes draining.
Have a great day,

Julie
 
Hi Julie, ans Welcome!

That is a fantastic loss in 3 weeks! You must be so rapt with your results so far! Keep it up and you'll def be at goal before your christmas deadline! Make sure you stay in touch and keep us all up to date with your progress!

I went for another walk yesterday (despite my dizzy spells from last week), and I was fine! Walked around the Tan in 40mins, which is a fairly quick pace (it's a 3.8km track), and no dizzy or faint spells. So I'm going to do that every weekend now, just to ease back into exercise. Got to say, though, my bum is a little sore! This is what happens when you don't do any exercise for a couple of months!

Have a great Sunday.
Bella
 
G'day all!!
I'm having a 4 day weekend, which I didn't get over Easter - may have to do something at work today for a while, but life still feels relaxed and I am looking forward to the next couple of days. Missing my holiday type treats - don't even care if they are healthy ones, just the freedom to eat a bit more at what ever time I want! As I keep telling myself, the time will come.

jude: hope the sun is shining brightly on you today! Are you feeling OK about things? Let us know when you are up to it, 'cos we are interested.

niracca: your 9.1kg loss sounds fabulous - well done! And yea, you should lose 6 or 7kgs in the next 4 weeks. So go for it!

HMP: will look forward to how your new resolve pans out. It is always tough to get started and keep it going, but I'm sure you can do it. All the best for great weight loss!!

lisa c.: What happened at your 8 week weigh in? Did it go the way you wanted? You only had 4 kgs to go, so are you up to ordering refeed yet? Must be close.

Tash*: I remember you said you were going away for Easter, and hoping to get refeed before you went. How is it all going? From what I've heard, it takes a bit of concentration to do refeed, so you may not have started until you got back - let us know won't you?

i CaN i WiLL:You are doing so well too, and refeed must be pretty close - do you have it yet. SO proud of you for your great effort and all that wonderful, thoughtful positivity! Wow, go for it.

happymummy: great to see your post. Was wondering what was happening for you. I remember you said that you were going to meet with your consultant in Tamworth every Thursday and you were feeling really motivated. Did that help or are you still struggling with it? It's always nice to hear the follow through with you wonderful people, even if things are not going well. So let us know what is happening, won't you?

hopeful1: Are you back from your work trip yet? You were facing many challenges, and we were just wondering how you were fairing?

rjm: you are the wonderful person who started this forum, and then gave so much inspiration. Thank you! I know you were tossing back and forth about the last bit of loss - for those who don't remember rjm did her refeed, went o/s and then was thinking about the last bit of the loss. Whether you lost the last bit or not, are you content with your loss and able to maintain it?

hollygolightly: where are you? What happened to you?

diamonds: you too! Where are you?

Have a good one everybody, and thanks all of you for sharing that little bit of yourselves on this forum, I for one am encouraged by it,
lizzi
 
I'm Here!!!!!!!!

Hey hey - loooong time no post. So great to see so many newbies and the same ol' crew still keeping each other positive.

Well, I've been a bit naughty. I didn't end up getting my 4 week blood test done. Cohen's sent me a narky letter telling me off (fair enough!). So now I'm not getting one done until my 8 weeks. (I sent them a sooky email explaining myself and they were very nice and told me to just "forget about it" and get my bum in to gear for the next one).

I am over the 10kg weight loss which is great - I wont weigh myself for a while now. But I would just like to say that I could def. have lost 15 - 20kgs by now if I hadn't have cheated so many times. When i do this diet the weight literally pours off me.(Been on it for almost 6 weeks)

So I am back on the straight and narrow and 1/3 of the way there.

And my clothes are baggy and look ridiculous. But I don't mind at all!! I went to Chadvegas yesterday (Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melb)with a girlfriend who is also on the diet - she's been on it for 10 days and looks AMAZING already) for a window shop and I must say it was very inspirational. Normally I just sook and don't want to hang around the skinny girl shops but now I realise that i can quite easily become one of them (and more importantly healthy too)

It was my 3rd wedding anniversary yesterday. We did NOTHING - BORING but we are going to do some something special when I'm off the diet.

I SHALL NOT CHEAT - Because I'm only cheating myself.
 
Morning All

Am just starting my third week and am dying to get to the fourth so that i can weigh myself but thats not until the 04th May. It amazes me that I have spent most of my life being scared of scales and now I am so tempted to jump on every time I see a set, but I wont not yet I dont want to dissapoint myself. I think that it is working for me my clothes definately feel looser and people are commenting so here's hoping, I have been measuring myself and can see it there but it's not the same as loosing it in kilos. Cant wait to be able to move my ticker ! :eek: Went to a friends engagement party last night which was fully catered and really stuggled as there was not one thing I could eat or drink there, felt a bit depressed but stayed true to my goal.

Pink VirgoReading your posts it just doesnt seem to me like they have put you on the right program, even though the amount you have lost is fantastic it isn't what the clinic promises us we will loose. Are you able to demand a new evaluation ?

Everyone is doing so well and I just wanted to say Jude you have come so far and should be so proud of yourself. I think you are way stronger than you think.

As always thanks for your insprirational posts....
 
Carissa, I know exactly how you feel. Last night my cousin hired his own private room at this club for his birthday and it was all catered. Then one of the ladies serving the food stuck a whole plate of spicy chicken drum sticks and sweet chilli sauce right down in front of me. What a nightmare eh lol

Strangely enough I keep having these dream about eating Subway. Just wondering what food everyone else misses having??
 
Thankyou for your reply Miss Kathy. I will definately go to the information night and find out more details.
Congratulations and well done to all of you!
 
Busy Day for new Posts!

Kim - I am seriously craving nuts at the moment! I would just about do anything to have some almonds or some pistachios! But I'm not dreaming about food all the time. I think that cravings and dreams are your body's way of telling you that you need something - So for me it could be oils, and maybe for you (depending on which sub you're dreaming about!) maybe it's fibre or something. Not sure - just a theory!

Minxy - you are doing really well - despite your alleged "cheats"! Keep it up! I keep telling myself that if I don't eat those treats today, I just have to wait one less day until i can actually enjoy them.

Lepa - the paradise lites are only available at Coles. in regards to the other questions, if it isn't in your eating plan, you aren't able to have it. Hope that helps.

Lizzy - I love your posts. they are always so thoughtful and everytime you post I look at your ticker, and think that if you can stay focused and dedicated to the program for long enough to lose 57kgs, I need to stop whineing about my 18kgs!

Pink Virgo - I think you should request a new program, but I wouldn't get too aggressive with the clinic, because they will prob just dig their heels in and make everything more difficult for you. What you could try and do is get into contact with the managing director for your clinics (I did that to get my clinic closing problem solved). I'm not sure if there is just one MD for all of Oz - I would assume it is like a franchise and there's one in every state - but if you are getting no love from your clinic, maybe this is what you need to do. As someone mentioned previously to you, perhaps it is your shift working that is staggering your weight loss. If this is the case, switching to a different program may not be your answer. I wouldn't be too hasty in paying more cash for another program that is essentially the same principles, until you have exhausted every other avenue with Cohens.

I should stop rambling now....

I can't wait for winter to be over...

Bella
 
Oh dear....

Today ....... I'm absolutely starving!!! What the heck is going on???? I have eaten my fruit allowance, 3/4 of my crispbread allowance & still I feel like I could eat the jumper I'm wearing!!!! :eek:

Does this mean, I should be ordering my refeed.....? I so want to shed a few more kilo's though...... Oh no :confused: :(

Up to this point I have not needed anything more than what is on my program, this is absolutely daunting!!!!! Where are the girls who have done the refeed???? I really need advice right now....... Scared wit-less!!!!! What if it's just a "phase" and I really should hang off on the refeed?????

Can anyone help out, I am a tad stressed about it all???!!!!! :eek: ​

Sorry just freaking out..... :eek:
 
hi again!
well ive been good all week, but last night i lost it for 10 minuits and ate half a dozen bikkies and a hand full of chips before i could get control of my self which is amazing for me, usually that would be the end of it and i would just go " well bugga it" and eat every thing in the house! so thats a start i suppose!!
i have big issuse with feeling full, i dont think my brain actually gets the "you can stop eating now!" meassage!

cheers!

hayley
 
Ohhh noooo!!!

iCaN i WiLL: That is not like you at all, so you must really be close. I don't know, I'd be doing everything I could to be hanging back and waiting until I was ready. But it's scary, and feeling so hungry is not something I am looking forward to. Haven't done refeed, but heard it is a sign.

If you are desperate and just can't stick it out, the safest cheat I have heard about is your diet soft drink. Definitely not more fruit or biscuits, not more food. The diet soft drink will fill you up without calories and carbs and although not desirable, it's your best option if you're desperate. As much as you need to regain control would have the least impact.

I hope you get through the night and that tomorrow is better for you.

Let us know what happens,

lizzi
 
I'm baaaaaaack Thank you all!!

Lizzi, you are one very clever woman! I wrote and ran on Friday evening and have only come back this morning at work. As I said, I needed to unload so that I could move forward. I think your suggestion about the clothes is good - I was looking at the floor of my wardrobe yesterday and realised I needed to get rid of the piles of clothes that are accumulating there.

I did so self help exercises over the weekend - some planned and some not. The first was going to the pub on Friday night. I drank one diet coke and one water but - I got chatted up by two men. OK it was the pub etc. but!!! The second was clothes shopping. I can now but from the "normal" woman's clothes section in Target and I think I have bought my last item of clothes from 1624 - I have outshrunk them!!

The old me - I obviously got your positive and encouraging thoughts. I have a clinic visit booked for this arvo, may consider even having one every two weeks! Shock horror because one on the things I liked about this program was having to report in on a monthly basis.. I can't stop because I am not sure that I can start again so that is what keeps me going. I have decided to continue until the end of August because then I will have given myself 12 months. I think I am now operating on will power which is a bit scary.

Oh Desperado I am so sorry. I have been caught up in my own woes I didn't even consider how you must be feeling. I wish there was something I can say that will help but I think everyone else has been doing that for you. I don't know anything about PND but maybe one day you will not need the medication and then you will know where your next step will be. I believe that there is a time for everything and you must channel your energy now to getting your health right and when that is fine then you can look at Cohen's. I look back at my journey and I believe it has taken me a good four years to get here. What with getting healthy, giving up the smokes and learning what is important to me.

Ridiculous, how right you are!! I am so glad that you were able to work out a solution. Do you think that you can stay on the program and not do the refeed early? Just asking because I think that I would be very tempted to just do it. Makes sense from where I have been this past week. Anyone continue seeking the support of all the great people on this forum and the 8k will disappear in no time.

Do you think the consultants are franchised, paid on commission or employed. I think that this would have an effect on their attitudes and reflect in their knowledge. I am not sure that they are willing to learn from us and they are not good at applying their or their clients experiences to others.

ICIW, I am all but crying as I read everyone's support. I find it very interesting that I could lay it down to you all. I suppose it is the anomnity, even though you all know my inner thoughts and inhibitions I believe I can trust you all and not worry about being anything else. Thank you!!!! Sounds like you are getting ready to move on. I hear that you still lose whilst doing refeed. So take the next step we're all still hear and willing you onwards and upwards. Yipeeeeee!

Niracca well done! I think I worked out that I lost about 6k a month but it is now slowing down to 4k. (but I have been on this forever) I think every one is different, you will find your own balance and soon notice the changes. Anyway get a move on, I love babies and would love to hear that you have achieved your goal.I could even make you something.

HMP stick with it and congratulations for starting again. That could not have been easy so maybe you are stronger than you think. Hey just a hint but don't tell anyone - if you get really desperate try an extra piece of fruit - not as bad as bickies and chips.(sorry Lizzie) Were they yummy? But I think Lizzie's idea is better, drink some pub squash or something. You gotta go to they cupboard anyway so go for something safer. Space it out this week and make sure you have some bickies and fruit left for the danger time.

Happymummy, thank you and keep letting us know how you are going. Maybe we should stick together you and me with our 20 something ks to go.

Lepa, I understand where you are coming from, but you would be better to spend the money and do it properly - it would be the last time you laid out the money. When you do not get the results you believe you should make sure that you tell everyone that it was not the program that failed it was that you possibly did not have the right program for you. Aside from that it is all about the sugar levels in the veges. I have not had any problems with constipation just eat the fruit and veges as prescribed.

PinkVirgo, maybe it is the 89k blues. But I also believe that the body knows what is right for it, so if your subconscious is telling you that this doesn't feel right visit your GP and see if they can pin point anything. Don't even tell them you are on the diet, just give them all your symptoms like the lethargic not wanting to get out of bed stuff. Make sure and take care of your health. Make sure that the diet is not masking anything else. Sorry if that is a bit heavy, but look out for yourself.

Frog, I too have eaten out on the rare occasion without any apparent side effects. But on Easter Monday, though a whole lot of unforeseen reasons, I had chicken and salad from maccas. It looked alright. I didn't have the dressing or my bickies, the salad looked like cabbage and lettuce with a bit of onion and I didn't eat the cherry tomatoes. The next morning my face was swollen and then the rest of the week my emotional spiralled downwards fast. Who knows?

JAM - "Luckily smelling doesn't put on kgs" You reckon!! Well done, from someone who has been there - you can do it. I agree don't deviate and drink the water and take the vitamins!! Look forward to hearing more as you go on and just ask we you will get all the support you need. Take it from someone who now knows.

Minxy good on you for getting back on the wagon. There seems to be a lot of people on the 20k mark maybe we should start a mini challenge to give ourselves something else to think about. Sorry about the wedding anniversary, I mean not doing anything for it. You know this will be the one you will always remember but at least you will know it was for a good cause. I have yet to get the guts up to venture into anywhere other than Target.

Carissa bet you couldn't have done that four weeks ago!! Well done but next time take a bigger bag with some drinks for you and even a little fruit platter or bickies. You know water and ice in a nice glass looks a lot like gin and tonic to those who have already had a couple!!

Kim j01 - chocolate but not all. Fruit and nut wouldn't do it, maybe needs to be one of those crunchie types or maybe just plain. But its only a dream because I wouldn't have the guts to try because I might not stop. But I dreamt last night that I forgot to take my lunch to work. That was traumatic.

Well as you can see, I have made it through. If I have missed anyone then I didn't mean too and I apologise. Thank you all and I am sorry this is such a big post, but I felt that I needed to tell you all how much this has meant to me and how I can't put into words what I want to say. But thanks!
 
I can't believe this works

I have been on this program for 2 days and can't believe that I have already lost 1kg. I was on Weight Watchers for a year and lost 15, then another 6 on my own (that is 21kg in 14 months, which is nothing to get excited about). I was exercising 7 days a week and not get much for the effort I was putting in. I have to admit I feel hungry for most of the day and have to white knuckle it until I go to bed.

Is anyone exercising on the program?

Do you get more food on the reefed or is it just more variety?
Thanks
Lepa :)
 
I'm back!

Hi everyone!

Just returned from my business trip. Thanks all for the tips on how to manage food - the salad and tuna or mozzarella worked well for lunch. And the yogurt for breakfast was easy enough.

However, the business dinners were a killer. Proportions of meat and veggies were wrong. And the preparation was just too sinful to share on this forum. I really missed eating a hot meal every day, and this made me an easy target.

I was really vigilant on the flight to the meeting - no bread, carbs etc. But I lost the plot during the flight home. Yes, I did have a treat for dessert.

The good news - did not put on any weight. The bad news - did not lose any weight either.

However, I arrived home on Sunday and am back on track with Cohen's today. I have my blood test due this week, and have my 4th week weigh in. I am only expecting a modest 5 kilo weight loss. However, it is a weight loss! Colleagues from the head office noticed I had lost weight - loose clothes are a sure give-away.

Had a strange experience yesterday. Wore a pair of shorts that I have not been able to get into for the past 5 years. And after wearing them, decided to say goodbye to them. Just a spur of the moment idea.

Seems like I had to physically wear them before I could accept that I had actually lost the weight that I had piled on over the past 5 years. How bizarre!

Have been catching up with everyone's postings. Welcome newbies!

Thanks everone for your postings. Really missed reading them during my trip.
 
I"m Baaaaacccckkkk!!!!

Okay, so I've been very slack at posting about the refeed - but had a crazy time away, and everything is just getting back to normal now!! YAY!!

I can I will - I'd say you are probably ready for refeed - just plan to do it when you have a lot of time to plan out exactly what you are going to eat. While this program is absolutely FANTASTIC - the only advice that I can give on the refeed is that it is like a bloody YEAR 10 MATHS LESSON!!! AAArrrgghh!!! I probably should have started it when I got back from holidays, but my consultant thought I would have lost too much weight if I'd done that. So I started the day I went away and by about day four I was scoffing down the chocolates like there was no tomorrow!!! OOOPPPSSS!!!! Only had a small weight gain though, am now sitting around 66 kilos, which is two kilos off the bottom end of my goal weight range, but I am honestly happy with that weight - am fitting easily into size 10 bottoms and size 8-10 tops. Have even had people tell me that I am starting to look too skinny, so I think it's time to settle.
Okay, everyone grab a cuppa and I'll give you an overview of the refeed -

You work from your original program, using the same principles of taking one line from each meal, two pieces of fruit, 5 hour rule, 5 crispbread etc.
On Day 1 I got to add an extra 30grams of protein to my daily amount, 40grams of vegies, 1 'good' fruit (in refeed there are good fruits, bad fruits, old protein, new protein, old vegies and new vegies - will explain more in a minute!) and 1 piece of bread (that was DIVINE, had it toasted and even with nothing on it was so tasty!)
Day 2 increased protein by 60g and vegies by 40g (remember this is adding to whatever 'line' you choose and across the whole day - I chose to split it in half for lunch and dinner and keep having my same baked apple and yoghurt for breaky) + 1 piece bread, + 1 extra fruit. Day 3 - protein an extra 60g and 80g extra vegies + 1 extra fruit and 1 piece bread. Day 4 - same as day 3 but extra piece fruit. Day 5 - same as day 4. Day 6 - extra 120g protein (DAY 6 I was able to start mixing proteins - ie have chicken and meat, or chicken and cheese etc. in the same meal - I had a chicken, cheese and vegie toasted sandwich as on day 6 I was allowed 2 PIECES OF BREAD!!) Was also allowed to ad an extra two good fruits (pretty well the fruits we've been allowed as well as 1 'bad' fruit - includes strawberries, bananas, watermelon, pears, cherries) Day 7 - extra 120g protein (must mix protein for at least one meal) and extra 120g vegies +3 slices bread and 1 extra good fruit and 1 extra 'bad' fruit. DAY 8 - extra 80g 'old' protein and 40g 'new' protein (new protein apparently means you can eat any cut of meat - such as chicken thighs, drumsticks -any fish, AND MILK!! (only 50ml per day though - I still haven't had any as you then have to reduce your 'old' protein by 40g - too complicated!!)) + 160g vegies +3 slices bread + 2 'bad' fruits DAY 9 - first day of having carbohydrates!!! Hands up those of you who knew that the reason we're not allowed vegies such as pumpkin, beans, peas and corn is because they're all CARBS?????? I didn't!! Anyway - 50g carbohydrates - goes on cooked weight too. + 3 slices bread + 2 'bad' fruits +50ml milk + extra 200g vegies (on top of original allowance) + 80g 'old' protein + 40g 'new' protein (also on top of original allowance) NEVER THOUGHT I COULD EAT THAT MUCH AGAIN!!! Struggled to get through it all!!
The last couple of days (14 day program) are pretty well the same - with just varying amounts of protein and vegies - on day 10 I could also add 40g 'new' vegies ('new' vegies include carrots, broccoli, eggplant, leek), on day 11 I can have butter or marg on 1 slice of my bread, on day 13 I can have alcohol - but must sacrifice 1 slice bread for each glass of wine. Day 13 I can also eat 2 plain biscuits, with no filling or chocolate (have already blown the whole 'no chocolate' thing over Easter though - oops! Still feeling guilty!! Is so hard now to keep focussed for this last couple of days!!)
So yeah, hope that I haven't bored you all to death, but that's a pretty detailed explaination of the refeed, so now you'll know what to look forward to! Also , if you put on over a kilo whilst doing the refeed, (which is what I did!! Bugger!!) you have to go back two days and start from there, they say it means that your body wasn't ready for the increase (or you've been cheating like I did!!!) So I'm now on Day 10, weighing 66 kilos, if I hadn't cheated tomorrow would be my last day, but I should still be done by the weekend!! Went back to the gym today for the first time in about a year!! Although I'm happy with my weight, I just want to tone up a bit, so have gone back to do Bodypump classes, which are low weight-high repitition classes - great for toning!!
Hope everyone is doing well, sounds like you were all so well behaved over easter - I feel so naughty now!! Def wasn't the best time to start refeed, I felt so overwhelmed with it all, was very anxious as I wasn't able to call my clinic because of the p holidays, was staying with my BF and his mother (who decided to make me feel like crap while I was there, and 'doesn't believe in diets' (but is overweight herself!!)) That made it quite difficult to be really anal about weighing out my food in front of her. Also, it IS quite difficult to calculate the right amounts, and if anyone is like me you will probably be scared that you will stuff it up and put on weight. But there is light at the end of the tunnel girls, and I know you can ALL do it!!!
Take Care,
Tash xox
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