moneypenny
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The Fat Lady Must Be Singing Somewhere Because Baby It Is All Over!!!
Well I am finished! Yesterday was the end of the re-feed program so today is my first day of life after! I was a bit scared about how I might behave once the program was officially over, but I am happy to report that I had toast with baked beans (my old favourite from WW days) for breakfast, a grilled chicken salad (with only Cohen's ingredients) and fat free dressing for lunch and 1 apple. I really don't want to go back to my old ways and feel that some kind of sensible, responsible force is driving my food choices - I think they call that a conscience...?! Anyway, it is all good! I have ended up at 66kg which obviously isn't what I had initially intended - I was aiming for 64kg. I thought I might lose a bit more on re-feed but it didn't happen and to be honest, people keep telling me not to lose any more weight, and I feel good so I think I might leave it here for now. I am going back to Melbourne this weekend for a really good friend's wedding, and my goal was to finish Cohen's and be back to my old shape and size in time for the wedding, so I have now achieved that and will stop for now. At least I know what to do should I choose to lose a bit more in the future...
Some of you might recall that my husband lost his job at easter and today he has found out that he was successful in getting not one but 2 new jobs so he has the luxury of choosing, which is awesome and a huge relief! I feel like things have really turned around for both of us!
Kim - OMG you poor thing. I am so sorry for you about the accident. Please keep us posted and let us know how you are doing. We will be your Cohens and rehabilitiation support group all at once!
Mishy - great to see that you are back on the forum too. I was inspired by your experiences and recipes when I began my Cohen's journey so thank you for that.
I Can I Will - you are so close to finishing as well. I was going to put a message up in the life after Cohen's room but thought I might get lonely! We can chat there together very soon!
Lizzi - You have been such an amazing inspiration to all of us on the forum, constantly supporting others and sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us. You are my Cohenette of the year and I will be faithfully checking in for as long as it takes to hear about your success and elation when, in a few month's time, you reach your goal as well.
Ridiculous - don't be disheartened because your progress has slowed, just keep on sticking to the program and be convinced that it will work for you.
PinkVirgo - Your path certainly has been bumpy but your sense of humor has been unfailing. Stick it out sister and you'll be there in no time!
To everyone else, keep up the great work. I'll keep checking in on you all so if anyone wants some advice or tips/hints etc, just let me know!
Thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement!
Well I am finished! Yesterday was the end of the re-feed program so today is my first day of life after! I was a bit scared about how I might behave once the program was officially over, but I am happy to report that I had toast with baked beans (my old favourite from WW days) for breakfast, a grilled chicken salad (with only Cohen's ingredients) and fat free dressing for lunch and 1 apple. I really don't want to go back to my old ways and feel that some kind of sensible, responsible force is driving my food choices - I think they call that a conscience...?! Anyway, it is all good! I have ended up at 66kg which obviously isn't what I had initially intended - I was aiming for 64kg. I thought I might lose a bit more on re-feed but it didn't happen and to be honest, people keep telling me not to lose any more weight, and I feel good so I think I might leave it here for now. I am going back to Melbourne this weekend for a really good friend's wedding, and my goal was to finish Cohen's and be back to my old shape and size in time for the wedding, so I have now achieved that and will stop for now. At least I know what to do should I choose to lose a bit more in the future...
Some of you might recall that my husband lost his job at easter and today he has found out that he was successful in getting not one but 2 new jobs so he has the luxury of choosing, which is awesome and a huge relief! I feel like things have really turned around for both of us!
Kim - OMG you poor thing. I am so sorry for you about the accident. Please keep us posted and let us know how you are doing. We will be your Cohens and rehabilitiation support group all at once!
Mishy - great to see that you are back on the forum too. I was inspired by your experiences and recipes when I began my Cohen's journey so thank you for that.
I Can I Will - you are so close to finishing as well. I was going to put a message up in the life after Cohen's room but thought I might get lonely! We can chat there together very soon!
Lizzi - You have been such an amazing inspiration to all of us on the forum, constantly supporting others and sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us. You are my Cohenette of the year and I will be faithfully checking in for as long as it takes to hear about your success and elation when, in a few month's time, you reach your goal as well.
Ridiculous - don't be disheartened because your progress has slowed, just keep on sticking to the program and be convinced that it will work for you.
PinkVirgo - Your path certainly has been bumpy but your sense of humor has been unfailing. Stick it out sister and you'll be there in no time!
To everyone else, keep up the great work. I'll keep checking in on you all so if anyone wants some advice or tips/hints etc, just let me know!
Thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement!