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So much to read!

I have so many people and posts to catch up on. The last few weeks have been so full on. And I have just been away for another 2 days - it takes so much extra time when you have to plan food as well.
Moni: you are fantastic - and you look amazing. You must be super proud of yourself and so you should be.
Cryss: where are you? Hope everything is OK.
Mel: you too? what's happening?
Sounds like the refeeds are going well Nat and myshy. Glad they sorted out the extra meals for you.
rjm: stick with it, you'll get there.
Lizzi
 
starting over

hey all,
gosh, everyone's doing so well!!
I'm on a break because of the whole contract ending. so i rang my friend (she's a consultant in nsw) and asked her wat i should do, and she said she'd help me do it again, and it's all good!! so had my blood test this morning (mannnnn that really really hurt, worst one yet and bruised instantly and can't move my arm!!!!) know i sound like a whinger, but i'm serious!!!
anyway, so i'll have maybe a week till i get my new program i guess. since it's all gotta go to sydney, the blood test i mean and then all the rest of it, so maybe more than a week. so i'm just taking this time to chill out!!!! maybe this time round it'll be a little less daunting saying goodbye to all the fat!! so i'm gonna make a new ticker now... starting at 86 (i'm guessing that's where i am, been eating a bit of crap lately tho) and gonna get to 65.
i can i will - congrats on getting through day 2 it's all good from here!!
the old me - congrats on day 12!!!! yes i definitely was always hungry, not sure why. no explanation to that one, for me i think it was as much mental though! if not more.
kim - seirously don't worry about that 0.4 - that's definitely why we're not supposed to weigh every day so we don't see that crap!!! just know for sure that ther's no way that we're going backwards and that's for sure.
myshy - refeed sounds pretty dedicated, but going well!!!
moneypenny- good idea with the photos, might do that!
okay, i'm off now... keep up the good work girls!! :p

ps. i just had to edit this post and say "damn i use of lot of exclamation marks!!! u guys just get me so happy!
 
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Hi Guys,
I have moved to the UK and have been here for 3 years (from SA) - because of the change in lifestyle I have put on 20kgs and am now 95kgs. I have a copy of my old Dr Cohen diet and am following it - and am now into my 2nd week. Does anyone know where I can get support for this diet in the UK?
Thanks
 
Hi Sunshine I got these details of the website:
United Kingdom
East Grinstead & Forest Row
Tel: 01342-327396

Hope this helps!
Good Luck with everything!
 
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lisab, I know what you mean with the blood test. Even the first time I got my blood test, It didn't stop bleeding for a few mins so the guy who did it had to sit there and hold the cotton ball on it (not that i minded, he was gorgeous :p ) and that's never happened before.:eek:

Great news guy, I looked at the scale this morning and I am back to a loss of 4.8kg:D I decided to have another go at cheese yesterday and look at the results ! I'm hoping that was the only reason my weight loss slowed down. I really had no idea that it could do that though.
 
DAY 8 & just shy of 5kg loss!

I am so stoked with this program!!

How is everyone this morning? HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIAMONDS! I hope you have a really great day! And just remember, when your next birthday comes around, you'll be looking so damn fine! how did the first couple of days go for you?

Kim good to hear the scales are on the move (in the right direction!) for you again!

Myshy not long to go now! you go girl! It must feel so satisfying to get this far!

Well, i should get back to my breakfast... still acquiring the taste of natural yoghurt....hmmmm

ciao
 
Check-in Before I head to Uluru

Hello Girls

To those of you wondering where I am, Im still here & still read your posts everyday! Just chillin in the background for a while....

Im down to 95kg, hoping for 94. something before the end of the week comes around.

ps, Moni - You're amazing girl! Your weightloss to date truly is so inspiring & the confidence you now have in yourself shines through your smile in your latest photo. Your right on my tail with our weights, wouldnt surprise me if you over-took me!! hehe

As I said before, this diet is no longer a secret to anyone in my life anymore. Even to the extent that I have shared my weight loss joy with external work clients & suppliers - I can't meet with them for "business lunches" anymore, instead they meet with me to help me drink towards my water quota! Believe me, it ends up much easier when those around you are aware of what your doing. I think I've even inspired a few 'skinnys' at my work LOL

Anyways this is my last post before I head to Uluru tomorrow for a work conference. I'll be back on the 11th March & I'll most likely spend a day or two after that on catching up on all your posts along with watching episodes of Big Brother that Michael is going to record for me! I'm not going to be able to weigh my foods etc, but I intend on staying true to my Cohens Program & eating only the foods I'm allowed to have. I hope to spend some time doing laps in the pool up there, along with playing tennis & walking either morning or night around the resort.... The challenge is really on.... wish me luck 'cos I bloody need it !!

Keep up the good work everyone!

Mel
 
I Can - We Can!

My fingers & toes are crossed for a successful trip for you Mel!!;)

the old me-Well done!....today will be your 13th day!!!!!!!! - I'm so in awe of all you guys

:) HI - 5's to everybody XX :)

Today is even easier than yesterday! I am really shocked that this is not too hard to stick to. I was speaking to my girlfriend who inspired me to join the Cohen's program this morning, she looks stunning & is such an inspiration, just like seeing your pic Moni, it lifted my spirits & showed me there is light at the end of the tunnel. - Thank you X

I know we can all do this, we have so much support here. :)
 
Hi everyone,

I am new here but I have been reading your threads and am amazed and hopeful at everyone's success. You are all inspirational and should be so proud at your success and at you ability to put yourself in the right mind frame for something like this!

I started the cohens program on the 12th of feburary and the 2 and half weeks have flown by. I am really proud at myself for sticking to it 100% even though i know its not that long, it is for me.

I have lost 24cm at the 2 week mark. I have a total of 27 kilo's to lose and have not weighed myself yet. I am nervous for when i do that i won't have lost much wieght and i will lose my motivation!

It' so great to read all your threads as it is a great motivation and makes me think "maybe i can do this" LOL.:)

Thanks for everything and i look forward to talking more to you all!!!!
 
24 cm!!

Wow thats a good loss KLM! If you've lost that much in size the weigh in will be a thrill, it will be a dramatic loss by the sounds of it. I haven't lost anywhere near that much, only about 11cm so you are doing fantastically
 
Hi Gals and welcome to klm and sunshine! :)

I too have been checking in on you all regularly but have been a bit lax in posting, sorry for that. I have been very stressed and exhausted lately, so the energy for posting just hasnt been there. So today I am posting a bit earlier in the evening.

I am on day 6 of refeed. LOVING having the extra food as I waited till I was almost at goal weight and my hunger had returned before starting refeed. Gals, I cant believe how excited I get over each new food I get to add. After being so restricted for so long each new food seems like paradise!
However, I am not losing so far on refeed. One of the consultants at my clinic suggested that maybe this is the weight my body is meant to stabilise at. Myshy suggested that maybe my body is hanging on to the weight because I am so stressed, which i think is more likely. Either way I still have my fingers crossed for a bit extra loss. If not, after a little break and when my stress is lowered, I will go back on my original plan to lose the last little bit.

Enough about me! Everybody seems to be doing so well!
Lisa B-- Glad you have worked something out and are going to continue with your program. It works so well- it would be a shame to give up now. Keep with it!

Moni, Moni, Moni!!! Your photos are amazing!! Your weight loss is outstanding- you should be so proud and happy with what you have achieved so far, and I think you are- I can see it in your smile! ;)

Mel- Good luck in Uluru- I know you'll be ok. Will there be people there that know you're on Cohen's? I always find it easier to be good around people who know I should be behaving... :rolleyes:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIAMONDS! Hope your day has been fabulous! And that your dinner out tonight is not too tempting... ;)

Kim-jo1, the old me and princesslou- congratulations on your weight loss so far. You have all done really well in such a short time! :)

Has anyone else noticed how many of our Cohens-ers are absolutely stunning??? ;)

Nat x
 
Afternoon all!

Mel: thanks for checking in. Glad to know you are doing ok. You'll be there before you know it. Good luck in Uluru and - I'm sure you will manage well. I don't try and hide it either - couldn't anymore even if I wanted to because it is obvious. Great that, isn't it? I've had people come chat and have steered some people towards Cohens info too.
Welcome all the newer people - glad to see you are getting into it now and finding results.
klm: does sound like a good start, and worth being hopeful. But you know, whatever you weigh it is better than where you started from, so relax and just do your best.
i CaN i WiLL: It is surprising how well we can adjust to this program at times. The first days are the hardest, so hang in there and you will make it. You go for it!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIAMONDS!
princesslou:a shame you don't like the natural yoghurt. Have you tried mixing some sweetener with it? And putting some cinimon or nutmeg or all spice on it? Or disolving sweetener and coffee and pouring that over? Or if they don't work for you ( I love it with those) maybe with some fruit?(mango or baked apple are both excellent choices) Good luck and I hope you find the right solution for your taste buds.
 
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Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Diamonds!!!​
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I hope you had a fantastic day and enjoyed your night out ( and your chinese meal! :D )

Is that really you in the pic?? If so, you're absolutely gorgeous, and don't look like you need to lose an ounce of weight!​


Take care all - keep up the great work!!:)​
 
How much temptation is too much???

Happy birthday Diamonds - you share the same birthday as my hubby!

For hubby's birthday yesterday, I realised it was only fair to organise a birthday cake for him, but I didn't want to offer myself irresistable temptation. So after giving it a lot of thought I opted for a Boston Mud Cake from the Cheesecake shop. To be honest, I've never been that mad about chocolate so I knew I wouldn't cave! All went well, candles, presents etc and then our lovely neighbours turned up with the biggest, most awesome looking baked berry cheesecake I have ever seen! So amazingly sweet of them, but devastating for me: Cheesecake would probably have to be my single most adored food in the whole world - honestly, it is my kryptonite! But would you believe it, it took every ounce of will power in my whole body but I didn't indulge and I am so proud of myself! I will just have to stay strong over the weekend until others have devoured the whole thing (and that mud cake too) and I am out of danger!:D

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

One more thing: further to my post earlier in the week regarding alternative fish types to those on the list, I contacted my clinic and they told me it was ok to add Trevella to the list as well. That particular fish is called Blue Eye on the mainland, so those of you who like fish, keep it in mind as it is divine!

Pen
 
Oh My God!!!!!!

Hi guys!! :D

Super happy with the world today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've moved my ticker & the also the scales!!!! I was in a state of shock...checked the scales 6 times, just in case......BUT it was Right!!!

Dropped down to 61kg!!!

I'm so glad I didn't give up after the first 2 days (it was difficult..craving etc.)

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO------HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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just trudging along.....

Hey all,
Everyone is doing soooo well!!! Congratulations to I can I will, I knew you'd be excited as soon as you saw results!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Diamonds - as someone else said - think how good you're gonna look by your next birthday!!! If that's your picture on the thumbnail I agree - you are a stunner!!
Divinemissnat - sounds like your refeed is going well - must be great to be able to eat 'normal' food again!!!

Well today is my official 'I've been on the program for three weeks' day. Must say I was dissapointed to get on the scales this morning and only have seen an 800gm loss for the week - so measured myself and have lost 12.5cm. I was expecting more, but I've decided to accept what I've accomplished and move on for this week. Am going to try to eat no cheese all week, and mix my meals up a bit. Does anyone know if not eating your whole allowance of crispbreads would affect your weight? I've usually only been eating 2 or 3 out of my daily allowance of 5.

Also, I am the bride in a friends mock wedding next Saturday (she has just finished a course to be a celebrant and wants to do a full wedding with photos etc for her website). It's pretty exciting, but I would like to lose at least another kilo this week so I feel a bit more comfortable with everyone looking at me! I also have a friends engagement party next Sunday, where all of my girlfriends from school will be with their perfect careers/partners, so if I have to go to that as the 'single mother' I would at least like to look good!!!! Is also going to be hard to refuse some bloody good free South Australian wine that will be on offer!! :(
Sorry to go on a bit about my dramas, have really had a crap week, feeling a bit like I'm at a huge intersection with everything in my life, but someone forgot to give me a map as to where I'm supposed to go!!!! - but am proud of myself for not making myself feel better with a family size block of chocolate as I normally would!! Everytime I overcome a hurdle in my life without eating my way out of it I feel as though I am making a life change, which is great.

Anyway, let's hope my scales be super nice to me this week, fingers crossed, good luck everyone!!!!!

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I did a boo boo (okay maybe a few)

Hello My Beautiful Girls,

Well firstly THANKYOU for the b'day wishes ... i had a lovely day and got some wonderful presents ... so was feeling very special. I can't believe i am the grand old age of 24 ... seems so much older. hehehe.

I am afraid to admit but i haven't been on the COHENS due to celebrations etc ... but i now have no excuses and am going to commit to this lifestyle for good. I am off down south tomorrow and have told my family that i will be on COHENS and not to pressure me etc. And they were surprisingly quite good about it. The hard part will be going out for dinner etc ... so i am going to eat before i go out and order a diet coke etc. I am going to do this.

I love reading that you are all going well and big thumbs up too i can i will for reaching 61 kilos. And Tash i am sure you will do fine with all the stuff you have coming up ... just stay strong sweetie (although that probably sounds absurd coming from me cosnidering i've been flimsy w my own attempts). It sounds like fun the whole mock wedding thing. Let us know how it goes.

As for the picture - nope its not me unfortunately, shes the chick off footballers wives. I wish i looked like that hehehe.

Ciao my loves, am off for my long weekend will report back on Monday with a LOSS may i add. hehehe.
 
Thanks guys!

I'm still hopping on the scales "just to be sure!!!!" :D It's still on 61kg...I'm so happy...YEP!!!!-it works!!!!!!!

A BIG thanks to you all for your support - as I said before your posts are so inspiring!!:D

Tash* - sorry to hear you've had a crap week, things will get better - ....well they already have really, you beat the urge to go the chocolate (in my book that's nothing to sneeze at!)

Please be very proud of yourself, you deserve to.


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