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Wow! I love this forum & all the beautiful gals who post on it!!! Thank you to everyone who suggested some options for the 'BREAD' issue!! It's much appreciated as I really loved bread!!

I made a boo boo - I didn't read my refeed plan properly & I thought when it say "Good Fruits" it referred to the fruits I was already having...WRONG!!! Good fruits are the new ones to introduce!! :eek:

So here I have been over the past 4 days eating nothing but apple & then increasing the apple allowance as well!!! No wonder I have a sore tum!! So I am off to the fruit & veg section of the supermarket today to stock up on rockmelon, plum & blueberries!! - Goodness knows what I was thinking ??:eek: ??

Have moved my ticker!!!!!! :D .6 so happy about that, I think the bread had something to do with the 'no change-due to bloating' - yuck, sounds like I'm a cow, ha ha :D !!

Refeed changes today are (Day 5)
Add Old Protein - 60g
Add Old Veg -80g
2 GOOD FRUITS
1 slice bread - NO WAY....gimme the crispbreads!! ;)

So great to see everyone going well, no matter what obstructions!!!! Very proud of your committment & determination guys, it's all for you & you all deserve to be comfortable, happy & healthy...WAY TO GO!!!!

Keep it up !!! :D


hApPy MoThErS dAy!!

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all the Mums on the forum! Hope your families are appreciating you and that you have a great day

i CaN i WiLL: You are doing super-well!!! Congrats on the extra loss, and I think you are right about the bloating. So glad you can have those extra “good” fruits, because you’ve picked some of my favourites.
Interesting that there are foods I have never seen on a refeed program in any column: like rhubarb? Avacado? Rasberries? I am sure there are more. And I don’t understand what the problem is with strawberries which I think is on the “bad” fruit list? Do you have any thoughts about that? Any information? Or Miss Kath, does your program which is slightly different, have any information about those things??

JAM: Hang in there! Your thinking seems right, it is just a phase. We look forward to hearing that the scales have moved.

Ridiculous: So glad you can throw out your clothes. Isn’t it a great feeling? Mine are in a separate wardrobe and I don’t go back to them. I have just been lazy about bagging them and putting them in a charity bin. Guess I must get round to that because there are people who will be cold and they are no good to me. The good bye is complete psychologically, now they are just on the ‘to do’ list when I get around to it. Having put them there is VERY satisfying!

Miss Kath: You are a wonder! So determined, so focused, and so dedicated under pressure. Good on ya!! There is every reason why you must be so proud of yourself and I’m sure you must be looking great. You were worried about feeling like a gangly teenager again, but do you? How is the lower weight looking on you? Are you pleased? In the absence of pictures I am dying to know!!

It’s interesting that they give you the whole 30 days worth and that people do them in a different order. That seems true for us too, but we don’t get the copy of the 30 days – although I have seen several from friends, and heard about a few. Do they give you any other interesting pieces of information? We are all ears!!

And thank you for your posts and thoughtfulness. You are right, this forum is filled with great people and the most excellent support!!

Gayegel: You must be in freedom mode. It seems that you will both miss them, and be glad of having to cook less meals, etc, all at once. They are not going far so you will see them still. Glad things are going well for you and your family.

Thanks for the encouragement gayegel! Much appreciated. In answer to your question, it has taken far too long to get to this stage. Pre-Cohens I lost 27kg through low-carb-high-protein in about 8 months, but then got sick. That sickness lingered for about 2 years, and I only kept off 17kgs – however I was very pleased with that given the circumstances. Then I started Cohen’s on 9th July last year. Tomorrow will be Day 300!!! I am the slowest of slow, but in between, nothing else was working, so I am just thrilled to be losing.

Finally, I think I am finding some answers. I just have a feeling that things are turning the corner in my body, and I am at least getting back some of my ‘losing’ power, even if it is still slow. I had a great talk to my doctor – and also to a consultant from a similar program (it’s apparently one of the standard questions they ask when things go slowly) – and both of them have suggested to check the thyroid. I am on a thyroid medication now and I think it is helping!! Need a few more weeks to evaluate. Before medication my losses had really gone down – so had very low pulse and blood pressure and less energy left over (my consultant had no answers). It has gradually been on a downer. Anyway, those things are changing and time will tell. It just shows that if Dr Cohen, a doctor himself, encouraged a process that involved the GP, then these things wouldn’t happen and all options would at least be explored. Sorry if this sounds wingey, it is simply meant to be a statement of best practice in client care in an age where standards are expected and often legislated. And a statement that a consultant should be given enough training to be able to ‘consult’ effectively.

Anyway, my ticker has changed again,
Have a good day,
lizzi
 
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Hello

Hi to everyone on this forum. I have been following this forum for a while and congratulations to everyone - you all are achieving your goals. The support is fantastic and am now looking to join in the achievement of my goals with all the support that is here. :D

I started Cohen's last year but it has been a very slow slog to get going. I lost 15kgs very quickly and I have fallen off the wagon so many times. I get cross with myself as I should have already lost my weight. I have now lost another 7 kgs but I yo-yo a lot. With the support on here I hope to lose another 70kgs to be in a healthy weight range. I know there are other people who have had that type of weightloss and I would like to be one of those as well.

Looking forward to shrinking with all you lovely shrinking people. :p
 
Hi feeling frumpy! And welcome. You can do this. You obviously know something about the program if you have used it before.
I think there are times in our life when we really want it - and no-one can make this happen for you. You have to want it inside yourself. You have to be doing it for yourself and have your focus right there in front of you. It won't work for you otherwise.
All up I am aiming for 77kgs, counting my pre-Cohen's loss. So I know it has to come from inside of you - so if you aren't focused, my advice would be to do some work on yourself with someone else so that you work out what you really want. If you are ready now, you CAN do it - I know that too!! And it will work, and this forum will support you. I hope this makes some sense.
Just remember that you are a precious person and you owe it to yourself to be the best that you can be. Put aside the short-term goals and focus on this as a long-term goal ... I really hope that we get to see you stick to it - and having a little bit of fun and less 'frump' along the way. Sure wish you the best,
lizzi
 
MOTHER'S DAY??????????????? Please tell me it's not toady - I was sure it was next week - you have me freaking out BIG TIME??

Minxy xx
 
Its day 2 for me today and so far so good. I decided yesterday to totally clean out my system as i felt a bit "full" of junk and took some laxatives ... needless to say at 2am my butt was glued to the loo and I feel slightly tired and crave sugar but that wont be happening. I am really struggling with the 3 litres of water, apart from weeing all the time I am to cold to be interested in it. Any tips? I am making chicken stir fry for lunch today and dinner will be chicken skewers with a lovely garlic mayo sauce so yum yum. I plan to be exceptionally "indulgent" meals, why be boring eh?

I have been subjected to ppl whom are trying to say I am starving myself and that i wont last on this 'bird food diet' ... and i have the feeling there is some sabatogers coming up. Why is it your so called loved ones etc cant be supportive? It was suggested it was a fear and jealousy thing that u might be thinner and look better etc ... but really!!

RIDICULOUS : I too have done the wardrobe thing. I cleaned it throughly and basically kept the stuff i fit "right this second" and a few of the smaller ones i bought in the hope of slimming up but never wore - still with tags. I however have been selling my "big stuff" on ebay. The money I get for them is sitting in a "goal weight account" which i frequently add to and when i reach my goal weight I am going skinny shopping. Its a nice feeling and just knowing i have a decent amount of money for my new clothes is inspiring.

Just wanted to know if anyone out there has a "favourite coehns meal"?
 
Minxy – I got scared too, mothers day is next Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ICIW – glad to hear that you are feeling better about things. Other diets tell you that strawberries as they are low GI. Great to hear your progress. Do you have to report back to the clinic after your re-feed?

Feeling frumpy – hang in there, its about the journey not just the destination. Stick close to the forum. I am visiting it at least twice a day and reeding old posts to keep me motivated. It great to know you are not alone. I assume your contract with the clinic is over. How have you found eating the same diet as you did when you first started? Did you get to reefed?

Lizzi – you have come such a long way. What an inspiration. I started out at 104 last year and aim to get to 67Kg as my first goal, I can’t remember being any lower than that in my adult life.

Pink Lilly – Don’t worry about what people say, I told some people that I work with and they are forever asking my can you have this can you have that and doubting the program. I said to them in a nice way that I wont discuss my diet any more and let the results speak for them self. This is week 2 for me, I have really got into the soups they really fill you up in this cold winter. I just had the chicken and asparagus soup.

Kath – you have come such a long way one more week until reefed is very close. Well done.

I hadn’t been to the gym for over two weeks I really wanted to see if the results on this diet are purely food related. I can’t believe that for the first time in my life I don’t need to exercise to loose weight or even maintain weight. I love going the gym I feel that it is a great place to go and do something positive.

I have decided that I will do weight training once a week to keep up muscle shape, I really love the athletic look. I am really inspired to be shedding the fat without having to run marathons everyday like I was doing prior to Cohen’s. I want the muscle show through. My ultimate fantasy is do actually do a body shaping contest. I just have never had the willpower to diet and strip off the fat. The exercise is not the problem it is my mouth. I am really looking forward to life in the next couple of months.

Thanks ladies for all your support. Keep those posts coming I love reading what everyone is up to.
 
NOT Mother's Day!?!

Sooorrrryyyy!!!!!! I got it wrong. It is NOT Mother's Day.
I sent my mum's present, she lives interstate. And I knew I couldn't contact her until this afternoon. Just rang and she laughed at me!! Nicely of course. At least she knows she is being thought about.
So sorry if I gave you a heart attack Minxy! And hey, i CaN i WiLL - glad I am not the only one.

While I'm here, Pink Lilly, don't let any one put you down for this. Be strong. Sometimes people just don't understand. Just hold your own with that knowledge in your head that THEY are the ones who will get the shock of their lives as they see you looking healthy, glowing, and trimmer.
Glad you are eating gourmet style - I have certainly been trying to do that too.

lizzi
 
Nice to meet you all

Hello everyone!

I can't believe its taken me this long to find this thread/forum. I wish I had known about you all at Christmas. Thats when my Cohen's adventure went from bad to worse...through no ones fault but my own.
Ok, a bit about me...I'm nearly 25 and live in Adelaide. I started the program in July 2005 starting weight 124kg (much to my embarrassment!) The first few months were ok, I am a shocker when it comes to sticking to things and I deviated from time to time, but I managed to lose about 20kg in 3 months which was fantastic. Then Christmas came and everything went bad. At once stage I got into the double figures (98kg) which was amazing...I've gone from a size 22/24 to a 16/18 and I'm proud of that. However - I'm in a rut now. I am so over it and part of me wants nothing more to do with it. I'm sick of green veggies, I'm tired of weighing and I'm tired of salad. Now winter has set in I'm craving comfort foods again - thick soups/stews and bread.

I'm glad I found this site - I need some outside support. Over Easter I indulged too much and I'm back up to 104kgs. What makes me mad is that since Christmas I've not lost anything - in fact, I either stayed the same or put on weight...purely from not following the program 100%.

I know what I've done wrong, its just so hard to get back into it. I haven't go time to read through the 1000+posts here - but I just wondered if anyone else has fell off the bandwagon drastically but managed to get back on.

I know the program works..I still have 40+kgs to lose and I can't seem to see it..its all seems too far away. My contract ends in December, so I need to get motivated and get back on track. I thought that if I joined up here - made my little count-down picture and just really tried to focus I can get back onto it. I'm meant to go to my clinic every fortnight and I've put it off because everytime I go its like..Oh you havent lost anything again, what are you doing differently...and i'm like saying to myself " oh well that chocolate bar and that vegemite toast wouldn't have helped....etc" and I dread going back anytime soon....

I would really appreciate some feedback, I'm angry :mad: with myself and I'm frustrated :confused: .... any tips???
 
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Did my sig work this time?? Its a great idea...I think I'm already determined to move that snail another few paces. My next goal is 95kgs, I have to think small..or I get brain-ache LOL
 
Hi to all~!

Hi everybody,
Just started on the Cohen program last week and I was convinced after reading thru the whole forum. Just like to say that you gals are a big inspirtation~! So lets work hard together towards our goals~!

Momiji
 
Phew - made it through!

Evening lovelies!

Well, I've just got home from the footy (GO ROO BOYS!! :D ) and managed to make it through the whole, cold afternoon without succumbing to the temptations of hot chips, donuts and beer etc that seem to be a major part of the footy experience.

I ate my apple and my crispbreads and have had my second meal when i got home (I work shift work so I get up fairly late in the morning).

This is my fourth day and so far, so good!! ;)

Now, to venture back out into the cold, cold Melbourne night and grab some essentials from the supermarket!!
 
Hi Everyone!

I had my blood test sent off so now im playing the waiting game to get my program. Im kinda worried about finding enough time to weigh food, cook special meals etc as I am working as a nurse, studying medicine full time and also have a fiance who i love very much but doesnt like doing much around the house!! Any suggestions?

WOONEYBEAR - I know I cant really give you advice because I havent started the program yet, but trust me, Ive had the other life experience of trying to stick to things, so I will try and lend a hand. Being disciplined enough to study for 8 years (im in my 6th) is extremely hard. I found what kept me motivated was to stick photos all around my house of things that inspired me. I know its a different situation, but when I was studying for the entrance exam for medicine, I would stick photos up of famous doctors and huge anatomy posters. Every time I would slack off from my study or feel unmotivated, i looked at these photos and realised my dreams again.

What im saying is, maybe find some photos of someone with the body shape you aspire to have, or write inspirational quotes and stick them around the place. That way, when you go to bite into that Mars bar, and you see a photo of a 60kg woman, it might put you off a bit.

I dont know if this will help, but i thought id just mention it to you.

Hope it helps

Katie
 
Keeping focus

Hey you new guys......

WELCOME!!!!!!​

Wooneybear - Am feeling your pain & frustration! :( But, you know what....YOUR AT THE RIGHT PLACE :) to see you through to your goal!! Everyone here has been through some very rough times both mentally & physically - changing your lifestyle is a HUGE deal. We all need support, encouragement & a feeling of belonging - you'll receive all that & more here. The gorgeous gals who are on this forum are so helpful, witty & always encouraging....you'll find yourself admitting things you'd otherwise keep locked up inside around family or friends!! :eek: But we all need to vent, not bottle it up & have in surface while standing in the pantry...I know that one ALL too well! :eek: You can do this, all the girls here have been tested, some have fallen off the wagon - or horse!! ;) - But they had the courage, like yourself to get back on!!!!!! :) Be proud of yourself for that, it is hard...but I know you can do it, otherwise you would have said "Stuff It" & not even given it another thought! - We are always here NO MATTER WHAT, we can all get through this together XXXX

lizzi - HOW EMBARRASSING!!!!! :eek: I have been treated like royalty today!!!!!!! - My hubby had been saying all week....I bet you can't wait for Sunday "Mother's Day!" -- So I didn't query him......:eek: I just informed him, it's not Mother's Day............................there was ....................silence, LOL!!!! Thank you lizzi for not leaving me out there alone in this!! :eek: XXXX

karol - About going back to the clinic after refeed, the consultant said to me it is VERY important that I see her 2 days before the end of my program because the 48hrs after the end of the program are crucial in what you do?????? I was side tracked after she said that & forgot to ask why....does anyone know what it might be??????? :confused:

My tummy is HUGE, I can not possibly eat anything else today...the amounts I thought were going to be easy to get through are a bit hard!! - Body not used to those portions yet!! Nearly halfway through refeed.....

Have a great night & week guys!!

XXXXXX ​
 
Hay all

Hi everyone,

Hope you all had positive weekends- mother's day or not.LOL:p
I had a bit of a sneak peak on friday to see how my weight loss is going and i'd only lost 1.2kg this week, and its only week 2. Did anyone else experience that week 1 was great and week two was slow? Please tell me week 3 will pick up, because seriously i'm pretty impatient and i was really hoping for loses over 1.5 per week. Am i over reacting?

I've decided not to have and no sugar soft drink, any salt, and not to even use a single drop of cooking spray.i don't use my mayo allowance either???? I'm panicing too early aren't i?

PINK LILLY- my current favourite meal is grilled zucchini(allowance) with my mozzarella allowance grlled together. It almost feels naughty so i've only had it once a week. I use my cafe grill to do it!

KittyKat- i understand the pressure of study and weight loss, and the pressure of having loving partnes who sometimes don't participate equally.Admittedly he is an angel now but it took a very long time( years and years) before things changed. I found preparing my meals inadvance, freezing and labeling them helps. I also cook my husbands dinners in advance when i can.I'll make roast , portion it out, defrost when needed and then just make some salad or vegies. Roasted chicken legs, pork, or even i make bulk lasagne or i prepare a lot of traditional POLISH food like meat dumplings which he can just boil up. The key to success as i'm sure you are aware is preperation.
The other thing is prioritising, first your food , your study and then his dinner he wont starve....is that harsh i'm sorry i realise you love him very much, but this is your time to love yourself;)


Is 4.5 litres of water too much? Is there such a thing, i though there was!
 
Hi Peeps,

Netski - thanks for the advice. I'm planning on having a chat with my man to discuss it!! I think that he will understand (I hope) and hopefully pitch in a bit even if its a little bit of cleaning every now and then. I dont think that you are overreacting at all! I know myself that I have very high expectations of my weight loss and if I lost 1.2 kilos in a week I would be disappointed. HOWEVER! think about it in a positive way, its way better than putting on 1.2 Kilos!! Just think that your hard work IS paying off, and next week you could lose even more! It may be a slow process but it is well worth it when you think of the benefits you can have!!

Hope it helps, and Im hoping I can follow my own advice when I'm start the program!!

Katie xoxo
 
hmmm

well, it wasn't a terrible week, after all i lost 1.6kg not 1.2 like i thought. I spose i'm even more determinded to make it work. I spose 4.7kg is 2 weeks is better than any other attemp i've had at loosing weight. I've given myself 100 days to loose the weight thats an average of 1.6 kg a week, or 228 grams a day, i think thats realistic so the count down begins!
Wishing you all a great day filled with yummy water, crispbreads and love!
 
ICIW – I look forward to your reefed progress updates.

Netski - you and I seem to be pacing at the same time. I am on week 2 and lost almost 5 in two weeks, the majority of the loss was in week 1. We have similar weight to loose. Don't worry about week 2 loss I figured that the body is adjusting. Remember on the biggest loser they only lost a couple of kg in the second week.

I am Macedonian married to a Croation, food is always the focus of all our parties and gatherings I am not looking forward to Mothers Day on Sunday at my mother in laws, she is obsessed about feeding everyone. She is very overweight and always says “thin people die so don’t worry about loosing weight, enjoy life”. She has multiple health problems and is in huge denial. I am not sure if I should bring my own food (she might get upset) or try to make the best choice on the day.

Last night I had a blew with my husband over something really stupid. I had just greeted off some friends. There was left over wafers on the bench. After our blew I put the wafer in my mouth... and then spat it out (thank God). I just wanted to binge my face off because I was angry. I am so glad I was strong enough to stop right there.

I have bad cramps from the Dieters Tea, I think I have to find an alternative as I can't stand the cramps.

Have a great day.
 
Day 1!!

Well i made myself get up with my husband this morning so i can have breaky at 6.30, lunch at 12.30 and dinner by 6.30. Very easy as i plan to prepare the vege side of breakfast the night before. All our meats have been weighed and labled for the week so it is much easier than weighing and cutting and wasting food. All good this morning i had a egg and vege frittata tasted really good. i think i can get used to this. Vic got a stuffed field mushy with cheese and capsisum. Personally mushrooms are gross but i guess i am going to have to like them.

JAM - Our appointment was on the 4/5/06 and Patricia mentioned they would be back in 8 weeks. July ish i spose. I thought it would be a wasted effort but i actually walked out positive. Like it was a unusual sense of positiveness.

Miss Kath - I rang and spoke to my inlaws yesterday and Mum told us that they won't be there. They are going up to Mt Magnet on a bus trip for the weekend. I was so close to telling her what we were doing but i though instead we will leave photo's attatched to their fridge and shock them that way!! BTW No plane trip for us we drive to Perth (600kms) as we trailer the Suzuki road bike with us as Vic does a "Race Day" at Barbagello evry couple of months. My actual aim is in September 06 we are heading to Melbourne for the Moto Gp at Phillip Island and are staying with my Aunt, who has as of Sat set off for a European holiday for 3 months. When she gets back we intend to stay with her. So she won't even recognise us!! :)

Anyways Day 1 just begining 500mls of water down 1.5L to go.

Tam
 
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