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Carissa, shame the scales didn't show your true achievement, but 40ins says it all!!!! Your clothes must be quite loose by now. You got the baggy bum thing happening in your jeans yet? Shame about the period timing but at least you will be consistent at each weigh in esp if your period is regular. So hopefully next month the scales will be more 'truthful'. Just concentrate on the measurements and your loose clothes and take all your motivation from this, I think it works really well - kept me going. I try to have my appointment at the same time every month which is the evening. I have already had my 2L by then and I know that I weigh heavier then than I do in the morning. I even took my scales in to prove to myself that this was so! Also let me compare their scales to mine - mine are nicer!!!
Hey kim-j01 hope you are feeling better. You were very good only skipping meals, I think I might have gone the other way and eaten more and the wrong things just to try and 'feel better'. I am really impressed.
PinkVirgo, my god you are strong. You really think about what is happening and are determined to get the answers. You will succeed you know just because you are so determined. You know you should be a consultant at the end of all this because you will have learnt more through your own experiences and battles and you are so ready to share your information and probably wouldn't just give answers like Carissa, Pink Lilly and LisaB got.
Netski, sad new about your Grandad. Don't get caught up in the emotional eating, just make sure you are super organised and have your meals, fruit and bickies on hand so that wherever you are, you are prepared. A little cooler bag is great and it just takes a couple of minutes to pack with your supplies. I am sure your Grandad is very proud of you and would be thrilled to see you being true to yourself whilst he is going through so much. Let him draw from your strength.
I don't think the 14 will happen by 82 which is why I said it, but how cares it will happen - when is irrelevant in the whole scheme of things.
ICIW interesting about the bread with the smell and the stomach. Made me think whether I would be prepared to give up the bickies for a couple of slices of bread. My how we change!!
lisab you sound really perky this week, great to hear. Have a good weekend and keep it up.
KittyKat get ready to join our elite group. You can't go wrong if you go by all the successes happening around here. Go for it, when's the wedding?
Pink Lily the start of the new you!! What a great day. Take it from us - just stick to what's allowed, eat everything, drink the water, take the vitamins and if you get a headache or anything else just realise that it will pass in three days and you will not even realise that you are eating less. We are all here for you so just ask. I'll check in on Monday, have fun.
Miss Kath I know I would be really pissed off as well. You make up your mind to do something and BAM everyone conspires against you. Whatever you decide will be right for you as you and you alone know your own body and its needs, especially after going through the program. If you decide to stick it our and wait then that is right , but if you decide to start early then that will also be right. I know this sounds dum but I believe that subconsciously we know what to do and your decision will be the best for you. Let us know how you are going.
I don't know how to do small posts. Have a good weekend everyone and I'll catch you on Monday. The screen on my laptop doesn't work so I have to wait until I get to work to log on.
Hey kim-j01 hope you are feeling better. You were very good only skipping meals, I think I might have gone the other way and eaten more and the wrong things just to try and 'feel better'. I am really impressed.
PinkVirgo, my god you are strong. You really think about what is happening and are determined to get the answers. You will succeed you know just because you are so determined. You know you should be a consultant at the end of all this because you will have learnt more through your own experiences and battles and you are so ready to share your information and probably wouldn't just give answers like Carissa, Pink Lilly and LisaB got.
Netski, sad new about your Grandad. Don't get caught up in the emotional eating, just make sure you are super organised and have your meals, fruit and bickies on hand so that wherever you are, you are prepared. A little cooler bag is great and it just takes a couple of minutes to pack with your supplies. I am sure your Grandad is very proud of you and would be thrilled to see you being true to yourself whilst he is going through so much. Let him draw from your strength.
I don't think the 14 will happen by 82 which is why I said it, but how cares it will happen - when is irrelevant in the whole scheme of things.
ICIW interesting about the bread with the smell and the stomach. Made me think whether I would be prepared to give up the bickies for a couple of slices of bread. My how we change!!
lisab you sound really perky this week, great to hear. Have a good weekend and keep it up.
KittyKat get ready to join our elite group. You can't go wrong if you go by all the successes happening around here. Go for it, when's the wedding?
Pink Lily the start of the new you!! What a great day. Take it from us - just stick to what's allowed, eat everything, drink the water, take the vitamins and if you get a headache or anything else just realise that it will pass in three days and you will not even realise that you are eating less. We are all here for you so just ask. I'll check in on Monday, have fun.
Miss Kath I know I would be really pissed off as well. You make up your mind to do something and BAM everyone conspires against you. Whatever you decide will be right for you as you and you alone know your own body and its needs, especially after going through the program. If you decide to stick it our and wait then that is right , but if you decide to start early then that will also be right. I know this sounds dum but I believe that subconsciously we know what to do and your decision will be the best for you. Let us know how you are going.
I don't know how to do small posts. Have a good weekend everyone and I'll catch you on Monday. The screen on my laptop doesn't work so I have to wait until I get to work to log on.
Feeling much better....
Had my first consultation last night. Even though i have only just recieved our meal plans, our consultant was excellent. Very very informative and has estimated my loss to be over 6 months. 6 months for an estimated 70 odd kgs, i hope but geewiz it's a big goal... i can't remember the last second or any time where i was that weight... Anywys will start on Monday morning... I have to prepare my husbands meals as well as he said he doesn't have time before work. Looks like all my evenings will be consumed with preparing meals.!
Netski - We have been through this last year and i truelly with all my heart extend our warmest thoughts to you family. Just remember you have to stay strong for him. It will be hard but think of positives always.
Ready to Lose! - Congrats at starting the plan so soon. We have decided to hold off until monday then we have the option for our blood tests either mons or tues. Good luck and think of the slimmer you!!
Well if anyone wants to email me my email addy is tamsimpson@optusnet.com.au
Goodluck and Aim HIGH
Set Goals To Acheive And WIN!
Had my first consultation last night. Even though i have only just recieved our meal plans, our consultant was excellent. Very very informative and has estimated my loss to be over 6 months. 6 months for an estimated 70 odd kgs, i hope but geewiz it's a big goal... i can't remember the last second or any time where i was that weight... Anywys will start on Monday morning... I have to prepare my husbands meals as well as he said he doesn't have time before work. Looks like all my evenings will be consumed with preparing meals.!
Netski - We have been through this last year and i truelly with all my heart extend our warmest thoughts to you family. Just remember you have to stay strong for him. It will be hard but think of positives always.
Ready to Lose! - Congrats at starting the plan so soon. We have decided to hold off until monday then we have the option for our blood tests either mons or tues. Good luck and think of the slimmer you!!
Well if anyone wants to email me my email addy is tamsimpson@optusnet.com.au
Goodluck and Aim HIGH
Set Goals To Acheive And WIN!
Well I've readjusted my ticker to where it should be. I've lost 1 of the kgs I put on so thats good.
Netski - It's important to look after your health all the time, but even more so when you suffer an emotional blow. Feeling good physically can go a long way to helping cope. Thinking of you.
Jude - I love reading yor posts long or short!!
KittyKat - Have a great 1st day.
i CaN i WiLL- Glad to here that about the bread. I've found I don't really crave it anymore. Chocolate however is another story.
Carissa - 40 inches is HUGE. Well Done!!
Miss Kath - hope something works out for you. Don't blow it. It's not worth throwing away all your hard work.
Lisa b - Doesn't it feel great when you get back into the swing of it?
Have a great day everyone x
Netski - It's important to look after your health all the time, but even more so when you suffer an emotional blow. Feeling good physically can go a long way to helping cope. Thinking of you.
Jude - I love reading yor posts long or short!!
KittyKat - Have a great 1st day.
i CaN i WiLL- Glad to here that about the bread. I've found I don't really crave it anymore. Chocolate however is another story.
Carissa - 40 inches is HUGE. Well Done!!
Miss Kath - hope something works out for you. Don't blow it. It's not worth throwing away all your hard work.
Lisa b - Doesn't it feel great when you get back into the swing of it?
Have a great day everyone x
Hi everyone,
Well haven't had time to read any posts for the last week and so had five pages to get through. Sounds like everyone is going great guns. Well done.
I got through the two days and dinner function at the golf club by keeping very busy entertaining the guests and delegating most of the kitchen to a great band of willing helpers which made it easier to keep away from the food. I had cold chicken and salad both days but on the dinner night I succumbed to a very small piece of lasagna and then when they were serving dessert I went and drew the raffles etc. Was really proud of myself until the end on Tuesday when everyone had left and we sat or rather slumped and had a drink. I had a double scotch and diet coke. I know, I know but boy did I need it. Anyway didn't put any weight on but didn't lose any either.
The next day I had to go to Perth for an Aunts funeral and had a baguette at KFC for lunch and one quarter of a sandwich at the wake, by the time I got home that night I was exhausted and my son cooked my tea, fish and salad. Am really back on track now without any extra weight thank goodness. No more functions coming up for awhile so should be all guns firing from now on.
The weather here has turned quite chilly in the am and pm but rather lovely during the day so am going to try some of the soup recipes. They sound yummy.
Congrats to all those starting re-feed. Good luck to you all.
All the new ones - you have certainly come to the right place. The girls on this forum have an uncanny knack of keeping everyone motivated but if like me you do get off the track you only have to read the posts to get going again.
I am having my 12 week blood test on the 15th so will have to get cracking so that I have a decent weight loss. I feel as if I have wasted a lot of time and not lost as much as some of you who have been 100% honest.
Will go and get myself some bikkies and water ( sounds like a prison ration) to start myself off again
Cheers.
Well haven't had time to read any posts for the last week and so had five pages to get through. Sounds like everyone is going great guns. Well done.
I got through the two days and dinner function at the golf club by keeping very busy entertaining the guests and delegating most of the kitchen to a great band of willing helpers which made it easier to keep away from the food. I had cold chicken and salad both days but on the dinner night I succumbed to a very small piece of lasagna and then when they were serving dessert I went and drew the raffles etc. Was really proud of myself until the end on Tuesday when everyone had left and we sat or rather slumped and had a drink. I had a double scotch and diet coke. I know, I know but boy did I need it. Anyway didn't put any weight on but didn't lose any either.
The next day I had to go to Perth for an Aunts funeral and had a baguette at KFC for lunch and one quarter of a sandwich at the wake, by the time I got home that night I was exhausted and my son cooked my tea, fish and salad. Am really back on track now without any extra weight thank goodness. No more functions coming up for awhile so should be all guns firing from now on.
The weather here has turned quite chilly in the am and pm but rather lovely during the day so am going to try some of the soup recipes. They sound yummy.
Congrats to all those starting re-feed. Good luck to you all.
All the new ones - you have certainly come to the right place. The girls on this forum have an uncanny knack of keeping everyone motivated but if like me you do get off the track you only have to read the posts to get going again.
I am having my 12 week blood test on the 15th so will have to get cracking so that I have a decent weight loss. I feel as if I have wasted a lot of time and not lost as much as some of you who have been 100% honest.
Will go and get myself some bikkies and water ( sounds like a prison ration) to start myself off again
Cheers.
Netski
New member
Thankyou
Hi All,
Thankyou to all of you for you kind, supportive words.
I've had a great day with my food so far, my brother has however organised to celebrate his birthday tonight at a beer cafe- diet coke and soda water here i come!
I've got a lunch reunion tomorrow , with some old uni friends. I've already packed my food . I still feel silly bringing my own food everywhere, i spose i'll have to just get used to it, i'm only in week 2 after all~
I'm thinking of becoming a hermit, and advice?
Have a great start to the weekend, drink up (water of course!
)
Hi All,
Thankyou to all of you for you kind, supportive words.
I've had a great day with my food so far, my brother has however organised to celebrate his birthday tonight at a beer cafe- diet coke and soda water here i come!
I've got a lunch reunion tomorrow , with some old uni friends. I've already packed my food . I still feel silly bringing my own food everywhere, i spose i'll have to just get used to it, i'm only in week 2 after all~
I'm thinking of becoming a hermit, and advice?
Have a great start to the weekend, drink up (water of course!
)ridiculous
New member
Hi all you lovely cohenettes!
I haven't logged in all week, and my gosh! Did I just have some catching up to do! There is too much to say to reply to you all individually, but good luck to those of you starting, to those of you in the middle of your adventure, and to those close to the finish!
Well.... I have had a disappointing week. I haven't deviated or anything, but because I have had to eat out 3 times this week, I have been weighing myself every morning and I haven't lost ANYTHING! Tomorrow is end of week 7 for me, and it is only going to look like I will have lost 10.5 kgs . That is so depressing. I won't measure myself until tomorrow morn, so it might not be all gloom and doom, but I only have 6kgs to go before refeed, and I haven't moved in 3 weeks. Grrr. I'm staying strong though. I'm going to make some of the cauli and chicken soup and see if that helps speed things up. But I don't know what else to do! I've upped my water to 4lts a day to see if that helps, and even that hasn't helped. I really wanted to be finished by week 9 or 10, and it doesn't look too good at the moment.
Sorry for complaining.
I'll let you know how I go in my week 7 weigh in in the morning.
Bella
I haven't logged in all week, and my gosh! Did I just have some catching up to do! There is too much to say to reply to you all individually, but good luck to those of you starting, to those of you in the middle of your adventure, and to those close to the finish!
Well.... I have had a disappointing week. I haven't deviated or anything, but because I have had to eat out 3 times this week, I have been weighing myself every morning and I haven't lost ANYTHING! Tomorrow is end of week 7 for me, and it is only going to look like I will have lost 10.5 kgs . That is so depressing. I won't measure myself until tomorrow morn, so it might not be all gloom and doom, but I only have 6kgs to go before refeed, and I haven't moved in 3 weeks. Grrr. I'm staying strong though. I'm going to make some of the cauli and chicken soup and see if that helps speed things up. But I don't know what else to do! I've upped my water to 4lts a day to see if that helps, and even that hasn't helped. I really wanted to be finished by week 9 or 10, and it doesn't look too good at the moment.
Sorry for complaining.
I'll let you know how I go in my week 7 weigh in in the morning.
Bella
i CaN i WiLL
New member
Quickie
Hi all !! Day 3 almost done of refeed.....13 to go...
The BREAD!! - I'm so over it! - Give me my crispbreads!!!!!! - I'm with you on that one Jude
Added 60gms Protein & 80gms Veg to original plan today as it said to in refeed + one extra fruit (as on day 1 & 2).
Couldn't shift my ticker even .1 - no loss yet ...early days though!!
The posts are amazing on here, keep it up guys, you have no idea how much your words inspire others!!!!!!
Short post - have loads to do, have a g8 weekend......XXX
Hi all !! Day 3 almost done of refeed.....13 to go...
The BREAD!! - I'm so over it! - Give me my crispbreads!!!!!! - I'm with you on that one Jude
Added 60gms Protein & 80gms Veg to original plan today as it said to in refeed + one extra fruit (as on day 1 & 2).
Couldn't shift my ticker even .1 - no loss yet ...early days though!!
The posts are amazing on here, keep it up guys, you have no idea how much your words inspire others!!!!!!
Short post - have loads to do, have a g8 weekend......XXX
Morning Guys
You are all going so well, thanku again for all you messages of support.
I am going away with a friend for the weekend today and know that I am going to have one or two glasses of wine, I told my consultant this and she suggested I dont eat my crispbreads for the day and drink loads of water which I am doing. I know that it is breaking the rules but I also know the consequences and that I probably wont have a loss. But you know what guys my friend and i do this once every six months to give me a break because my 7 year old son has aspergers syndrome and with that and working full time and studying my life is pretty full on and damn it I will allow myself to have a glass of wine and relax i deserve it and I will not feel guilty (at least that is the plan ).
I have organised cohen meals for the rest of the weekend so my only deviation will be the wine and I am quiet prepared to have to do another week on top of my original program if necessary...Anyway felt that I needed to confess to you guys
I hope you all have a great weekend and will catch up with you all sunday night...
You are all going so well, thanku again for all you messages of support.
I am going away with a friend for the weekend today and know that I am going to have one or two glasses of wine, I told my consultant this and she suggested I dont eat my crispbreads for the day and drink loads of water which I am doing. I know that it is breaking the rules but I also know the consequences and that I probably wont have a loss. But you know what guys my friend and i do this once every six months to give me a break because my 7 year old son has aspergers syndrome and with that and working full time and studying my life is pretty full on and damn it I will allow myself to have a glass of wine and relax i deserve it and I will not feel guilty (at least that is the plan
).I have organised cohen meals for the rest of the weekend so my only deviation will be the wine and I am quiet prepared to have to do another week on top of my original program if necessary...Anyway felt that I needed to confess to you guys
I hope you all have a great weekend and will catch up with you all sunday night...
ridiculous
New member
Morning all.
Well, weighed in this morning. No loss. Damn it. Lost another 5.5cms though, so I guess that's one good thing. But don't get to move my ticker. The last 3 weeks have been obismal for me in terms of loss. Next week is going to be the end of week 8 - or month 2, and if I keep losing how I have been the past 3 weeks, my entire month loss is going to be 2kgs. Man. That is ridiculous. Even they work a slow loss out on 4kgs a month. I'm going to stick with it though, because there's no way, given the small amount of food we're given, that I can't lose weight. So, I'm going to give it a bit longer. And you never know, if I think positively, I might lose the rest in a couple of weeks.
Sorry for whinging. Have a great Saturday.
Bella
Well, weighed in this morning. No loss. Damn it. Lost another 5.5cms though, so I guess that's one good thing. But don't get to move my ticker. The last 3 weeks have been obismal for me in terms of loss. Next week is going to be the end of week 8 - or month 2, and if I keep losing how I have been the past 3 weeks, my entire month loss is going to be 2kgs. Man. That is ridiculous. Even they work a slow loss out on 4kgs a month. I'm going to stick with it though, because there's no way, given the small amount of food we're given, that I can't lose weight. So, I'm going to give it a bit longer. And you never know, if I think positively, I might lose the rest in a couple of weeks.
Sorry for whinging. Have a great Saturday.
Bella
jude: Glad you liked the asparagus soup, it is one of my favourites too. And thanks both to you and i CaN i WiLL for noticing the 100 posts. Would you believe I had never posted anywhere until I found this forum. I use a computer all the time, but hadn’t been on a forum. Boy was I missing out! I appreciate your encouragement jude.
KittyCat: Welcome! I am sure it will bring an exciting new dimension to your life. Good for you!
PinkVirgo: About your first question, I was told that the only reason people had programs adjusted was because they were sick, and that those adjustments were just temporary during illness. And that to have an adjustment would mean an outlay by us of around $300. And that there would be no guarantee of a new set of blood tests bringing better results. Thought I might double check the specifics next week. It certainly is not a well developed company not to have answers to these mundane type of questions. Sure the program works, but the amount of support and knowledge doesn't extend far enough for the 21st century. Many of them seem to be nice people, just untrained in what should be their bread and butter.
I wish we understood more about what the deviation means too. I know that it has been said from many sources that the more deviation, the more change in our body, and the less ultimate balance in our hormonal system. That it is not necessarily connected to the amount of weight we will lose – although deviations will slow down weight loss in some way for most people, if people are losing quickly it doesn't seem to matter much on the scales.
But in a search for answers I talked to one of the consultants from Miss Kath’s program, which has our basic program but has continually updated during the last 20 years. Now I don’t know if their results of keeping it off are as good or not, but they sure seem to understand their program better. That person said that they really discourage deviating, but if people are going to do it, then there is no use having just a bit of something. Might as well have a meal of it! The deviation affects the system from the first bite, so may as well make the most of it. Then be very strict again. It was an interesting thought. Again I would like to have heard more.
I have not intentionally deviated at all. In week 2 I made a mistake. Twice I changed the sugar substitute and then discovered that I got it wrong each time (that was poor information given to me). And I think there was a stage where I started using garlic cloves and didn’t realize I had to weigh them as part of my veg. allowance. So that has spread out over several blood tests and they have all showed up!! So cheesed. But there has never been an intentional stray except for a little extra diet fizzy drink. And except for the week 2 mistake, there has been no correlation with the weight loss, or lack of it.
Anyway, I lost my full kilo this week plus 0.2 and that is very good for me – but so I should after losing nothing last week. I am feeling good though and looking better, so certainly motivated to get to the end.
Enough for now,
I have to work this morning,
lizzi
KittyCat: Welcome! I am sure it will bring an exciting new dimension to your life. Good for you!
PinkVirgo: About your first question, I was told that the only reason people had programs adjusted was because they were sick, and that those adjustments were just temporary during illness. And that to have an adjustment would mean an outlay by us of around $300. And that there would be no guarantee of a new set of blood tests bringing better results. Thought I might double check the specifics next week. It certainly is not a well developed company not to have answers to these mundane type of questions. Sure the program works, but the amount of support and knowledge doesn't extend far enough for the 21st century. Many of them seem to be nice people, just untrained in what should be their bread and butter.
I wish we understood more about what the deviation means too. I know that it has been said from many sources that the more deviation, the more change in our body, and the less ultimate balance in our hormonal system. That it is not necessarily connected to the amount of weight we will lose – although deviations will slow down weight loss in some way for most people, if people are losing quickly it doesn't seem to matter much on the scales.
But in a search for answers I talked to one of the consultants from Miss Kath’s program, which has our basic program but has continually updated during the last 20 years. Now I don’t know if their results of keeping it off are as good or not, but they sure seem to understand their program better. That person said that they really discourage deviating, but if people are going to do it, then there is no use having just a bit of something. Might as well have a meal of it! The deviation affects the system from the first bite, so may as well make the most of it. Then be very strict again. It was an interesting thought. Again I would like to have heard more.
I have not intentionally deviated at all. In week 2 I made a mistake. Twice I changed the sugar substitute and then discovered that I got it wrong each time (that was poor information given to me). And I think there was a stage where I started using garlic cloves and didn’t realize I had to weigh them as part of my veg. allowance. So that has spread out over several blood tests and they have all showed up!! So cheesed. But there has never been an intentional stray except for a little extra diet fizzy drink. And except for the week 2 mistake, there has been no correlation with the weight loss, or lack of it.
Anyway, I lost my full kilo this week plus 0.2 and that is very good for me – but so I should after losing nothing last week. I am feeling good though and looking better, so certainly motivated to get to the end.
Enough for now,
I have to work this morning,
lizzi
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Rid - you are doing so well don't give up! The body goes through tough fases and then finally lets go again. All the hormones in your body are adjusting. Try eating different meals.
Carrisa - don’t feel guilty go and enjoy your self you deserve the break and so does every mother out there. I have a 20 month old girl, I hang out for my 2 hours of peace while she sleeps during the day. I have locked her in her high chair with Hi 5 on so I can read some posts. Thank God for Hi 5.
ICIW – Well done on getting to reefed. I really miss bread. Cutting up toast for my daughter and throwing out the crusts is killing me.
Netski – thanks for the advice on fizzy drinks.
I finally had the balls to get on the scales after last Sundays fallout. I was reluctant b/c I have my monthly. I am finally in the 70's!!!!!!!!!!! I lost 1.5kg this week. I have lost 2.5% body fat in 2 weeks. I am holding onto an extra1 kg of water because of my monthly so I should easily drop and kg once it’s over in a couple of days.
To put this in perspective my highest weight was 104kg 15 months ago. I put on 30kg during my pregnancy. I am finally back in my old clothes that I haven't worn for over 2 years. I am finally the same weight as my husband. I was so ashamed that I weighed more than him.
I am on the home stretch now. Come on the 60's.
I just had the yogurt with apple/cinnamon and sprite. I added toasted crisp bread. It tasted like apple crumble. It was so yummy and filling. I am now preparing it for tomorrow morning.
I feel cold all the time, is it just the whether or is it this diet and ketosis?
Carrisa - don’t feel guilty go and enjoy your self you deserve the break and so does every mother out there. I have a 20 month old girl, I hang out for my 2 hours of peace while she sleeps during the day. I have locked her in her high chair with Hi 5 on so I can read some posts. Thank God for Hi 5.
ICIW – Well done on getting to reefed. I really miss bread. Cutting up toast for my daughter and throwing out the crusts is killing me.
Netski – thanks for the advice on fizzy drinks.
I finally had the balls to get on the scales after last Sundays fallout. I was reluctant b/c I have my monthly. I am finally in the 70's!!!!!!!!!!! I lost 1.5kg this week. I have lost 2.5% body fat in 2 weeks. I am holding onto an extra1 kg of water because of my monthly so I should easily drop and kg once it’s over in a couple of days.
To put this in perspective my highest weight was 104kg 15 months ago. I put on 30kg during my pregnancy. I am finally back in my old clothes that I haven't worn for over 2 years. I am finally the same weight as my husband. I was so ashamed that I weighed more than him.
I am on the home stretch now. Come on the 60's.
I just had the yogurt with apple/cinnamon and sprite. I added toasted crisp bread. It tasted like apple crumble. It was so yummy and filling. I am now preparing it for tomorrow morning.
I feel cold all the time, is it just the whether or is it this diet and ketosis?
Netski
New member
Good Morning
Karol- Well done for hitting the 70's that is my goal for the end of may i assume i will acheive that but i havent been under 80 since high school. I too now weigh less than my husband. This was a huge issue and it wasnt until i was lighter that him that he knew how much i weighed. I'd been keeping it a secret from him because at one stage in our relationship i was 58-59 kg and to almost 40kg heavier was really upsettin. He obviously could tell i had put on weight over the years but no idea how much. We are high school sweet hearts so he just assumed i was become more womanly- he is so sweet!
Carissa- You go girl, full time , work, study and a mother that deserves a trophy! I work with some special needs children fro time to time and it can be very demanding on you time and sometimes your temper. I hope you a receiving all the support you deserve and need. WELL DONE. I wish i could look after your child to give you more time off , you deserve it!
Well i was dreading last night like you wouldn't believe. I had figured out a action plan just to hide in the corner not make too much chit chat and leave after an hour. Well was i wrong. We ended up being some of the last to leave. I saw people who i hadn't seen from anywhere from 6 months to a year and people's jaws dropped. I had everyone complement me on how great i looked. And i got a bit of attention from some other boys at the bar while i was ordering my water with a wedge of lemon. It's nice to be looked at sometimes. I married my first love , and sometimes i forget that maybe others can find me attractive.
i'm looking forward to my weigh in on monday i'm hoping for 1.5kg lost
have a great day,the sun is shining in Brisbane
Karol- Well done for hitting the 70's that is my goal for the end of may i assume i will acheive that but i havent been under 80 since high school. I too now weigh less than my husband. This was a huge issue and it wasnt until i was lighter that him that he knew how much i weighed. I'd been keeping it a secret from him because at one stage in our relationship i was 58-59 kg and to almost 40kg heavier was really upsettin. He obviously could tell i had put on weight over the years but no idea how much. We are high school sweet hearts so he just assumed i was become more womanly- he is so sweet!
Carissa- You go girl, full time , work, study and a mother that deserves a trophy! I work with some special needs children fro time to time and it can be very demanding on you time and sometimes your temper. I hope you a receiving all the support you deserve and need. WELL DONE. I wish i could look after your child to give you more time off , you deserve it!
Well i was dreading last night like you wouldn't believe. I had figured out a action plan just to hide in the corner not make too much chit chat and leave after an hour. Well was i wrong. We ended up being some of the last to leave. I saw people who i hadn't seen from anywhere from 6 months to a year and people's jaws dropped. I had everyone complement me on how great i looked. And i got a bit of attention from some other boys at the bar while i was ordering my water with a wedge of lemon. It's nice to be looked at sometimes. I married my first love , and sometimes i forget that maybe others can find me attractive.
i'm looking forward to my weigh in on monday i'm hoping for 1.5kg lost
have a great day,the sun is shining in Brisbane
Netski
New member
one more thing
If any of you are in private health insurance, ring them up and see if they'll cover the cost of you cohens program. My health fund is currently reviewing the info i sent them about it, if they can find a catagorie which it fits into( which they have) and they get approval they will cover $400 of the cost!!!!!! Every health fund is different but why not give it a shot.
After they approve mine i will have to go to my consultant and have her sign a few forms and register as a health provider that will make it easier for people in the future claim straigh away.
A penny saved, is an size 10 outfit earned!
If any of you are in private health insurance, ring them up and see if they'll cover the cost of you cohens program. My health fund is currently reviewing the info i sent them about it, if they can find a catagorie which it fits into( which they have) and they get approval they will cover $400 of the cost!!!!!! Every health fund is different but why not give it a shot.
After they approve mine i will have to go to my consultant and have her sign a few forms and register as a health provider that will make it easier for people in the future claim straigh away.
A penny saved, is an size 10 outfit earned!
karol: Hey that’s fantastic about the 1.5kgs. Makes it really worth getting on the scales. It will be even greater in a week. It must be so exciting for you to get into your pre-pregnancy clothes – something to be proud of! And you will soon be saying that they are too big. With your loss pre-cohens that’s a fair hike, you are really on a roll, and congrats.
About the cold, yea I have never been so cold in my life as I have been in the last months. I was so relieved to hear that it goes as soon as we get to refeed. I am rugging up big time. And I am not looking forward to my next electricity bill.
Netski: It must be a tremendous boost for you to go to your reunion and get such a positive response. So glad they made you feel comfortable and commented so freely. Really pleased for you. Doesn’t it help when that happens?
About the health insurance, I am in MBF and although they didn’t accept it when I started the program, they certainly do now, and the refund was very helpful to the purse!!
I wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about your grandfather Netski. I guess it is an emotional tug for all of you. Just know that we are supportive and with you in prayer & spirit. It will be an on-going sadness for you, so hang in there. Hope you can focus still on your program, seems like you are really doing well.
I CaN I WiLL: Sorry about the bread. I know some people who have been able to go back to it in moderation after a while without any ill effect. Some of them have tried different kinds of breads and grains that they can tolerate. Meanwhile you must be beginning to get a feel for bigger quantities, and it won’t be long before you will be introducing a lot of other things that you find you will enjoy. SO GOOD!!! Thanks for keeping us informed. It really is interesting to hear your progress through refeed, because everyone finds different things out about themselves. So thanks again.
gayegel: Good to hear from you – I was wondering how you were going. I know what you mean about trying to keep up with the posts - it's an absolute delight to read them all, just not always easy to respond (sorry if I miss people out). The double scotch wouldn't be my downfall because I don’t like the stuff, but an occasional Baileys or a glass of wine with a meal would be very nice. Sounds like you did really well under a lot of pressure. Was looking at your ticker and you are going to be there before you know it if you stick with it. I know you can do it. Concentrate hard – after all, you don’t want me to catch up to you!!
ridiculous: You have been doing so well, so it isn’t going to change drastically without a really good reason. Will look forward to how the measurements go. The body has its funny idiosyncrasies – and although I don’t understand them all, I know that you will get past this. I so look forward to some good news from you in the near future. Sometimes the eating out can make a difference … so eat in this week and you will get there!
Well, been at work this morning, had a later breakfast before I went (love lazy starts), and now I am home and it is time for lunch.
Have a good afternoon,
lizzi
About the cold, yea I have never been so cold in my life as I have been in the last months. I was so relieved to hear that it goes as soon as we get to refeed. I am rugging up big time. And I am not looking forward to my next electricity bill.
Netski: It must be a tremendous boost for you to go to your reunion and get such a positive response. So glad they made you feel comfortable and commented so freely. Really pleased for you. Doesn’t it help when that happens?
About the health insurance, I am in MBF and although they didn’t accept it when I started the program, they certainly do now, and the refund was very helpful to the purse!!
I wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about your grandfather Netski. I guess it is an emotional tug for all of you. Just know that we are supportive and with you in prayer & spirit. It will be an on-going sadness for you, so hang in there. Hope you can focus still on your program, seems like you are really doing well.
I CaN I WiLL: Sorry about the bread. I know some people who have been able to go back to it in moderation after a while without any ill effect. Some of them have tried different kinds of breads and grains that they can tolerate. Meanwhile you must be beginning to get a feel for bigger quantities, and it won’t be long before you will be introducing a lot of other things that you find you will enjoy. SO GOOD!!! Thanks for keeping us informed. It really is interesting to hear your progress through refeed, because everyone finds different things out about themselves. So thanks again.
gayegel: Good to hear from you – I was wondering how you were going. I know what you mean about trying to keep up with the posts - it's an absolute delight to read them all, just not always easy to respond (sorry if I miss people out). The double scotch wouldn't be my downfall because I don’t like the stuff, but an occasional Baileys or a glass of wine with a meal would be very nice. Sounds like you did really well under a lot of pressure. Was looking at your ticker and you are going to be there before you know it if you stick with it. I know you can do it. Concentrate hard – after all, you don’t want me to catch up to you!!
ridiculous: You have been doing so well, so it isn’t going to change drastically without a really good reason. Will look forward to how the measurements go. The body has its funny idiosyncrasies – and although I don’t understand them all, I know that you will get past this. I so look forward to some good news from you in the near future. Sometimes the eating out can make a difference … so eat in this week and you will get there!
Well, been at work this morning, had a later breakfast before I went (love lazy starts), and now I am home and it is time for lunch.
Have a good afternoon,
lizzi
Hello all.
Someone spoke of tough phases and this was a bit of a light bulb moment for me.
I have been charting my weightloss of a weekly basis and it has slowed right down. I am convinced that this now is a "I'm hanging onto it phase for my body" cause last week I lost only 1.6kg yet 10.5 cm making a total loss of 11.3kg and 78.5cm in 5 weeks.
Does anyone know why the measurements sometimes don't seem to "match" the kgs lost on the scales.
I am starting to feel a little frustrated as I am nearly under 120 and it has been SOOOOO long (like after the birth of my 2nd child who is now 14!!!!!) since I have been under 120.
To TASM82 - I am in Geraldton and know that the consultant I have spoken to Patricia Green was in Kal. I have only had one phone call in the month and heaven only knows when they will come to Geraldton - I would love to be able to speak to consultant face to face and your visit certainly sounded full of good tips and inspiration. Hope they come to Geraldton. Do they go to Kalgoorlie very often.
Well must away and drink some more. I am going to increase my water to see if it will help shift the scale...
Julie in Geraldton.
Someone spoke of tough phases and this was a bit of a light bulb moment for me.
I have been charting my weightloss of a weekly basis and it has slowed right down. I am convinced that this now is a "I'm hanging onto it phase for my body" cause last week I lost only 1.6kg yet 10.5 cm making a total loss of 11.3kg and 78.5cm in 5 weeks.
Does anyone know why the measurements sometimes don't seem to "match" the kgs lost on the scales.
I am starting to feel a little frustrated as I am nearly under 120 and it has been SOOOOO long (like after the birth of my 2nd child who is now 14!!!!!) since I have been under 120.
To TASM82 - I am in Geraldton and know that the consultant I have spoken to Patricia Green was in Kal. I have only had one phone call in the month and heaven only knows when they will come to Geraldton - I would love to be able to speak to consultant face to face and your visit certainly sounded full of good tips and inspiration. Hope they come to Geraldton. Do they go to Kalgoorlie very often.
Well must away and drink some more. I am going to increase my water to see if it will help shift the scale...
Julie in Geraldton.
Bread
Evening everyone,
I can I will I have a friend who cann't eat normal bread and so she makes her own with Spelt Flour that she buys at the shop that sell all the different flours for home baking. I'm not really sure but I dont think it has yeast and other things that make you bloated. I'm going to give it a try when I get to that stage. Check it out, may just be what you need.
Lizzi Thanks for thinking of me. You have really done so well with your weight loss. How long has it taken you all up? Keep up the excellent work.
RidiculousChin up ol girl. It will go. Stick at it. I too know what it feels like to not loose very much but even a few grams is better that putting it on.
YIPPEEEEEE Today is a red letter day for me. My daughter and granddaughter, who I love dearly, have moved out after 8 years!!!!!
They came when my gdaughter was 18 monthes and except for an 18mth stay in Melb when she was 7 (which nearly killed us as we missed her so much) have been with us all that time. But I really am proud of my daughter who works full time and in the past 18mths has saved enough for a deposit to buy her 1st home. They have moved about 5 mins away and she will still be coming here on the school bus to be picked up when her mum finished school, but I wont have to cook all the meals separately
It is really quiet at the moment but not for long she's back tomorrow as my daughter has to work LOL oh well it's quiet for now.
Cheers to all and keep up the good work.
Evening everyone,
I can I will I have a friend who cann't eat normal bread and so she makes her own with Spelt Flour that she buys at the shop that sell all the different flours for home baking. I'm not really sure but I dont think it has yeast and other things that make you bloated. I'm going to give it a try when I get to that stage. Check it out, may just be what you need.
Lizzi Thanks for thinking of me. You have really done so well with your weight loss. How long has it taken you all up? Keep up the excellent work.
RidiculousChin up ol girl. It will go. Stick at it. I too know what it feels like to not loose very much but even a few grams is better that putting it on.
YIPPEEEEEE
Today is a red letter day for me. My daughter and granddaughter, who I love dearly, have moved out after 8 years!!!!!They came when my gdaughter was 18 monthes and except for an 18mth stay in Melb when she was 7 (which nearly killed us as we missed her so much) have been with us all that time. But I really am proud of my daughter who works full time and in the past 18mths has saved enough for a deposit to buy her 1st home. They have moved about 5 mins away and she will still be coming here on the school bus to be picked up when her mum finished school, but I wont have to cook all the meals separately
It is really quiet at the moment but not for long she's back tomorrow as my daughter has to work LOL oh well it's quiet for now.
Cheers to all and keep up the good work.
Hi there lovely Cohenettes!
Hi all you wonderful ladies!
Just to say thanks so much for your messages of support! It really meant so much to me and has really helped me to get to a healthy perspective on it all and not get angry at my consultant when she has not done anything wrong.
Well I won't get my re-feed until next Sat!!! I can't believe it! But I have decided that I will keep going 100%. I have spent too much money and given up too many things not to keep going. I know that this means I will be 54-55kgs (crikey!) when I stop but I hope that the re-feed will help sort it out and that it will help me to settle at a weight that I can maintain forever!
Besides, I have realised that my re-feed will be very specific to me, 30 days are detailed in the book but not everyone does all 30 days and certainly not in the same order so I would not be best off by trying to guess what to do, I might just undo the good work I have done so far. They will also tell me how much I deviated!! And whether my cholesterol and glucose have decreased, which is good cos my cholesterol was a bit high before.
Anyway, feeling good about it all. Know that it is going to take longer than I thought but the time I invest now in this will mean that I won't have to diet again!
Moneypenny - glad someone noticed your weight loss! And said something. It is funny isn't how some people don't seem to notice, or maybe they just don't like to say anything!
Netski - Hope you enjoyed getting rid of your old clothes, that must have been a great feeling! My thoughts will be with you, it must be hard finding out that news about your granddad! Just stay strong!
And also, enjoy the new male attention, and enjoy feeling attractive!
Jude - Thanks for your support, really helped!
Kittykat - Welcome and all the best for the future!
Pink Virgo - well done on your loss again! You will get there in the end!
Tam - All the best for you and your husband, you are good making all his meals! Just think how great it will be getting off that plane and seeing your relatives!
Carissa - 40 inches is amazing! my goodness! Enjoy your wine then just get back on track, sometimes life gets in the way, as long as you get back on track!
Kim - Keep up the good work, don't worry about the past and being sick and stuff, just focus on today and then the day after that!
Lizzi - Enjoy the rest of your lazy weekend!
ICIW - Sorry about the bread too, but glad you are feeling warmer! I have been warmer this week in London as it has been really warm, up to 27 the other day, so have stopped having blue fingernails all day at work in our freezing office! Perhaps you could try rye bread, it might be that you are sensitive to wheat
LJay - thanks for your support, really helped
Gayegel - Enjoy your new emptier home! So great your daughter has bought her own place!
Ridiculous - Just keep it up, that is all you can do.
Karol - Well done on your loss! I used to weigh more than my boyfriend too, really depressing! And he was 7 inches taller than me!
Sorry if I missed anyone out but this forum is getting so busy now, it is hard to keep up!
Oh and just realised that I will be able to surprise my Mum and Dad when they come to visit in 4 weeks, hope they notice!
Once again, so great to be on this forum, it has given me the motivation and support not to give up! I wonder sometimes if I would have done as well if I had not joined and just relied on my consultant!
Hmmmm...
Anyway, better go....take care everyone!!
Kathy
Hi all you wonderful ladies!
Just to say thanks so much for your messages of support! It really meant so much to me and has really helped me to get to a healthy perspective on it all and not get angry at my consultant when she has not done anything wrong.
Well I won't get my re-feed until next Sat!!!
I can't believe it! But I have decided that I will keep going 100%. I have spent too much money and given up too many things not to keep going. I know that this means I will be 54-55kgs (crikey!) when I stop but I hope that the re-feed will help sort it out and that it will help me to settle at a weight that I can maintain forever! Besides, I have realised that my re-feed will be very specific to me, 30 days are detailed in the book but not everyone does all 30 days and certainly not in the same order so I would not be best off by trying to guess what to do, I might just undo the good work I have done so far. They will also tell me how much I deviated!! And whether my cholesterol and glucose have decreased, which is good cos my cholesterol was a bit high before.
Anyway, feeling good about it all. Know that it is going to take longer than I thought but the time I invest now in this will mean that I won't have to diet again!
Moneypenny - glad someone noticed your weight loss! And said something. It is funny isn't how some people don't seem to notice, or maybe they just don't like to say anything!
Netski - Hope you enjoyed getting rid of your old clothes, that must have been a great feeling! My thoughts will be with you, it must be hard finding out that news about your granddad! Just stay strong!
And also, enjoy the new male attention, and enjoy feeling attractive!
Jude - Thanks for your support, really helped!
Kittykat - Welcome and all the best for the future!
Pink Virgo - well done on your loss again! You will get there in the end!
Tam - All the best for you and your husband, you are good making all his meals! Just think how great it will be getting off that plane and seeing your relatives!
Carissa - 40 inches is amazing! my goodness! Enjoy your wine then just get back on track, sometimes life gets in the way, as long as you get back on track!
Kim - Keep up the good work, don't worry about the past and being sick and stuff, just focus on today and then the day after that!
Lizzi - Enjoy the rest of your lazy weekend!
ICIW - Sorry about the bread too, but glad you are feeling warmer! I have been warmer this week in London as it has been really warm, up to 27 the other day, so have stopped having blue fingernails all day at work in our freezing office! Perhaps you could try rye bread, it might be that you are sensitive to wheat
LJay - thanks for your support, really helped
Gayegel - Enjoy your new emptier home! So great your daughter has bought her own place!
Ridiculous - Just keep it up, that is all you can do.
Karol - Well done on your loss! I used to weigh more than my boyfriend too, really depressing! And he was 7 inches taller than me!
Sorry if I missed anyone out but this forum is getting so busy now, it is hard to keep up!
Oh and just realised that I will be able to surprise my Mum and Dad when they come to visit in 4 weeks, hope they notice!
Once again, so great to be on this forum, it has given me the motivation and support not to give up! I wonder sometimes if I would have done as well if I had not joined and just relied on my consultant!
Hmmmm...
Anyway, better go....take care everyone!!
Kathy
ridiculous
New member
Well, in the true sense of staying positive, yesterday I went through my entire wardrobe on a culling spree. I put everything that is too big for me into garbage bags for the salvos - filled 3 in total! Because I'm not going to need those clothes anymore. I also put "might wear agains" in the spare room (things that are just getting too big and/or don't necesarily suit my skinnier frame), because I might need them in the next couple of days/weeks. Didn't want to throw out my whole wardrobe in one go! But out of sight, out of mind, so I dare say it wont be long before they are gone. So I don't have any choice but to continue now, cos I don't have any clothes if I get bigger again!
Thanks to everyone for their words of positive support! You guys are fantastic.
Top temp of 14 today in Melbourne, that means our maximum is colder than Brissie's minimum. Why exactly did I move to Melbourne.....?
Thanks to everyone for their words of positive support! You guys are fantastic.
Top temp of 14 today in Melbourne, that means our maximum is colder than Brissie's minimum. Why exactly did I move to Melbourne.....?
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