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Hi everyone,
Well as usual after just 5 days there is another 3 pages of posts to get through. Isn't it great to hear what each of us is up to? Better to get on here and have a whinge and then just jump back on the wagon. It is good to hear everyone being so supportive.

Dilfizzle My weight loss is one of the slower one's but then to be honest I do have the odd deviation, and I find it hard to drink the water even after 3mths. My stats are nearly the same as the old me, started 20th Feb at 93.5kg and now 78.5kg, a loss of 15kg but also lost 9" of my tummy, so guess any loss is a good loss.;)

JewlsYour hubby may not be supportive at the beginning but he soon will be when you start looking better and get compliments from other's. Just tell him that you are doing it for yourself first and then the family so that you can all do more things together. Get the kids to help you by keeping a record of your measurements and asking them to remind you not to eat the wrong things, they could even help with preparing and cooking their own meals sometimes. Let them choose (within reason) what they would like for dinner etc. Whichever way you choose there isn/t an easier way than this. GO FOR IT.:D

ZeldaDEveryone's plan is slightly different and individual.. My fruit allowance is 3per day and 6 cracker biscuits as an example but after a couple of weeks what seems like a small amount becomes quite norman. I guess what we FORMER FATTIES:D think of being small portions are really what the normal slender person eats anyway.

Anyway to all the NEWBIEStake it from all of us on here that have tried all the diets for years, once you do this it all makes sense and I feel that after Cohens we should all know exactly how to manage our weight and keep it off. As they say "it's a lifestyle". Just go for it and do it.

Good luck for the long weekend (it is here is the west anyway) everyone and keep up the good work.
 
reb

hi everyone,
i have just started the cohen;s program and i am enjoying it very much
but i do have a couple of questions for all.
Do any of you choose your meals from the one group in a day ?
as i would love to have youghurt and a egg each day exept they are both in my meal 1 :confused:
: i have 8 crispbresds a day to eat how many do you have ?:)
 
reb

rebWelcome to Cohens. It all sounds rather confusing at first but after awhile it becomes second nature. You can only choose each option ONCE per day, never have two meals from the same group. Have a look at page 12 and the directions are there. I found that I was constantly reading the file and I still get it out at every meal time.
I can only have 6 crackers per day so you are lucky. How many fruit can you have?
Good luck with it.
 
Hi Tam,
Thanks for the motivation. I made the Prawns last night and I must admit that it tasted really good. Thank you for sending me the portion sizes even though I know that mine might be different.
I enjoy my champagne on the weekend, is there an allowance for this? If not, I'll have to seriously become serious about changing my lifestyle. I am truly sick and tired of being over weight. My friends think that I am not but I know that I am.
 
L-Jay said:
Anyway, sometimes I hate posting, because I hate going on about myself, its much easier focusing on everybody else. I guess that means Im running away from facing up to what I need to do which is to just nail this thing once and for all.
For everyone who is having great results from the great effort they are putting in YOU all deserve it. Well done.
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L-Jay: You're seem as if you're feeling really low at the moment, something i can really relate to. I suffer from depression and am taking medication. Something that is really inspiring me to start cohens is the fact that it will balance the serotonin (linked to depression) amongst other things.

Since 15 when my father died, i have battled with self image, depression & dieting/bingeing. Recently i have improved greatly with the help of a counsellor. Last year i saw a counsellor about a few issues and what i came to realise was that despite the things i don't enjoy about myself, there are so many things to admire myself for. YOU DO deserve results too. And it really is achievable. Before looking into Cohens, i did a few diets and lost 15kg (gained 5 back) but any step forward is a bonus. My suggestion would be maybe talking to someone (you can find government funded local counsellors). It really helps to speak to someone about how you're feeling. YOU DO deserve to be heard, you are not rambling! Stop putting yourself down and maybe find out why you don't feel deserving of success. It sounds like self sabotage to me. Seeing a counsellor was one of the best things i ever did. I'm sure you've heard so many times...you need to get the inside healthy too....:) I hope you feel more encouraged, this really is possible to beat, we just have to keep picking ourselves up, dusting ourselves off and keep running the race. We'll get to the finish line eventually. It's better to keep moving forward than standing still. Good Luck. I hope we hear from you again. Feel free to email me if you need an ear (or eyes).

xx
mumbine

P.S: I'll be starting Cohens next week. There are so many new people starting, we can get going together and be inspired by every success or breakthrough. Start fresh (your first weeks weight loss will really get you going again) or set yourself mini tasks, like the first 2 days forget the diet and drink your 2-3 litres of water, that alone will improve your mental outlook.

Sorry to everyone else for the lengthy one. We all relate to someone don't we?
 
Thank you

Mumbine thanks for your reply. I am feeling a lot better. It is better just to be honest about how you're feeling. I've got into a rut just of late, and have been sick as well. Am getting over that and my moods improving. I am tossing up whether to start the program tomorrow or Monday. It really helped talking to the consultant today, and the support on this forum is fantastic.
The thought of going to a counsellor freaks me out a bit, but I don't really know why. I think its the fact that I'm used to having to be independant and sort things out myself, and I usually do. I think I need to learn to trust people more, and stop thinking I can do it all, on my own. It is great to know there are so many supportive people here, that understand, or at least try to.

I do know that if I am to do this I have to be 100% true and honest about it here. So I can be held accountable. No one can do this for me.
 
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My journey begins ....

Hello everyone :)

I live in Western Australia, am 37 years old and weigh 137kg - but no more! The new me is on lay-by and every week I I will be a little closer to discovering the new me!

I was SO pleased to find this forum. I signed up with Cohens a week ago after seeing a local lady drop all of her weight seemingly overnight. I went along and had my consult and while the lady I spoke to was super friendly I was really expecting to get some tips or hints that would help me adjust to the program but none were forthcoming. While the success of the product is
legendary and I have no intention of failing, I did find it a little kind of 'pay up and go away' ... which is why I was super pleased when I stumbled across this forum. When I first heard the price, to tell you the truth I was surprised, I expected it to be more expensive considering the results it yields. I selected the EziPay option and pay about forty bucks a fortnight out of my account, very manageable and even being on it a few days I can already see significant savings in my grocery bill so really, I am saving more than I am paying.

When I first looked at the meal planner I balked at the idea of slicing, peeling and measuring such a precise measurement of vegies a couple of times per day, but I discovered that by getting ALL the vegies you are allowed to have, shredding them all and mixing them up in a big bowl meant that for each meal I only have to scoop out my 100g or whatever measurement I am looking for - a great way to get a large variety without the time consuming chopping. In fact, I reckon that once I am at my goal weight that I might even keep doing this because it is such an easy, convenient way to ensure you are getting lots of vegies. I am sure most of you already do this but It took me a while to work out. I have only been on the 'plan' for three days now and am amazed at how simple it is to follow, I really thought I would be gnawing on the chair leg from hunger but I feel incredibly satisfied. It really goes to show how little it takes to keep our body running efficiently and just how much crap we feed ourselves. Even though it has been a short time, I am already feeling better - I have so much more energy in the evenings now. That overfull belly feeling used to really bog me down but now I find that I am putting on an extra load of washing and pottering around the house with far more enthusiasm for chores (is that an illness??)

And even though I am so new to the program I am just so blown away by how easy it is and how great I feel. Every night I cook two stir-fry's - one chicken one and one beef one. They only take five minutes to do each and then I put them in the small containers similar to the ones you buy your small fired rice in, you know, the round ones - the meals almost fill them :). And by putting in hot food and putting the lid straight on the condensation has the effect of creating a sauce. Then as I head of to work I grab one and just heat it up for lunch. Simple! It certainly makes you see food in a different light though - last night I sat down to my little tub of stir-fry, two cracker biscuits, a glass of caffeine free diet coke and a mandarin - I tell you, it felt like a gourmet meal, I really enjoyed it, but had you served that to me a week ago I would have turned my nose up and thought 'where's the
main course?'. In regards to the meat, I slice it up into stir-fry strips and bag it up in those zip lock bags. I do a weeks worth at a time and even discovered that by adding a little curry powder to one bag, a little lemon juice to the chicken, some spices here and there, they marinate nicely. I will try the same thing with fish next week I think.

I have three gorgeous girls aged 9, 9 and 11 and they are really supportive. They eat the same food as me (just a heap more of it) all week and as a reward for their support we have decided that every Friday night they can have take-a-way of their choice. I thought that would really send my stomach rumbling but ya know what? - it doesnt - the blokes I work with are often eating hot pies, chips, burgers etc and I thought that would drive me nuts but it doesn't. This is a big thing for me and I am going to make it
work. I am sick of finding excuses why I can't take my kids to the pool or beach and sick of wearing long pants in summer... the time for excuses stops here!!! I am so proud of myself :).

I am sorry for the long post, I just really wanted to share my thoughts with other people in the same situation.

On a closing note - I read a quote on Monday and I have decided this is going to be my mantra for my Cohens journey -

The pain of discipline is nothing compared to the pain of diappointment.

'Nuff said!

Leanne
 
Welcome MagicLea. Really appreciate your food preparation tips. Think I'll need to incorporate some of them. Glad you are enjoying the program. That is a big key to success, and I need to get that back. Wishing you the best with it.
 
Good Evening All

Just a quick post tonight..

Welcome to all of the new members great to hear you are all so positive, and to all of the regulars thankyou as always for keeping me motivated..

Had my 2 month weigh in today and in total have lost 11.4 kilos I am nearly half way there guys !! I'm so excited I was hoping for 10 kilos...

I got to move my ticker !! :D
 
danger, danger!

ok - my first real challenge looms - tomorrow i am attending a hen's day. An all day tour of the Yarra Valley Wineries, including Domaine Chandon with lunch and tastings included. I know, shoot me now.

The extra hurdle - I'm working night shift tonight - 10.30p - 8.30am. Sigh.

I spoke to my consultant this week, and he was pretty good about. Said to aviod the alcohol :eek: and just make good choices from the meal options. I'll take my fruit and crackers and he also told me when I have extra long shift extensions (as in last monday or tomorrow) I can have a few extra crackers to help.

So it shouldnt be too bad - just have to be careful that i'm not too tired and therefore give in to the alcohol temptation. Which han't even been a struggle for me suprisingly since i started.

Well i'll let you all know how I survive!!
 
Well Ready to Lose, hope your night shift went well. Seems I got called in 'in sympathy'! I was just putting the light out at 11:30, hoping to get a good night's sleep and a lazy sleep in tomorrow (today), when I was called to work - just got home. I sure could eat something right now. And some hot chocolate would go down well too. Diet coke is definitely a poor substitute!! I don't usually worry about needing to eat in the middle of the night, but by now the energy reserves are well used - hope I can sleep. Was so tired and ready for sleep some hours ago.

The sad thing is not enough HGH tonight and tomorrow (today) is the end of my week. Don't think it's going to be too good a result.

Today's posts look really interesting, but I won't try and comment now cos I might wake myself up more.

Good night all,
lizzi
 
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Hi girls well I survived my first day completely back on COHENS after a on and off couple of months which I know look back on and think what a waste of time, silly or should I say stupid me.

MagicLea thanks for the tip I get so fed up cutting up such small amounts, never thought to cut up heaps in one go, might make things easier.

Are there any girls from Wollongong just south of Sydney doing Cohens, would love to met for a chat.

Lizzi how long did it take you to lose 44kgs on cohens if you dont mind me asking?

Well better go and have another glass of water I really struggle with so much water, feel as if I am drowning in it some days. cheers dianne
 
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Hi guys,

Just needed wanted to share with everyone that i had my "unofficial" weigh in today, i have lost 7.8 kgs and this is the end of my second week! It is so exciting! well i think so anyway.

I have never had so much success on any weight loss plan before, this is fantastic!

missys-mum - congrats for jumping back on the bandwagon!

carissa - congrats on the 11kg loss, keep up the good work!!

magiclea - welcome to the forum! i think the food preparation thing is great, makes life so much easier knowing that everything is there in the fridge waiting. i also found that since joining the program i havent been hungry and have also been more willing to do the household chores... hmmm strange, cohens side effect perhaps!

Karol - you are exactly right with everything you said about emotions and self sabotage! it is completely right, no matter what we are feeling we turn to food. I know myself that all occasions in my life have been celebrated with food. Then when i am feeling down and depressed i feel there is nothing in life to turn too except for a block of chocolate! i am glad to say that now i know what damage i have been doing to my body with food (hence why i am doing cohens!) i hope that i wont turn to food in the future, just need to find another way to comfort myself!

L-Jay - we are here to help so feel free to post as much as you want! im sure everyone has been in a situation where they feel if they post they will be whinging. But at least you are getting the feeling out there and off your chest so you can move on and enjoy the success that comes with cohens. i was whinging a few days ago about how sick i felt and i got nothing but positive responses back from the cohenettes. I like knowing that i can turn to the forum for the support i need for this program

JAM - Congrats on the weightloss thats fantastic! i also find myself getting on the scales everyday, i just need to know how i am going! i havent yet noticed much difference in my clothes but i hope that will come soon!

Jewls - my other half wasnt very supportive of me doing the the program either. But now he is seeing the results and how much better i am starting to feel about myself he supports me. His main concern would be that i would be starving myself on the program, which isnt true, but since he has seen the portion sizes he is happier knowing that i am in actual fact looking after myself.

To everyone i have missed my apologies!!

To the newbies - welcome and i hope you have the best of luck on the program! It works!!

Sorry for the long post guys, havent read the forum for a few days!!

Cheers

Juzz :)
 
I am on Diovan 80mg.

It will not affect the results. However, I suggest you talk to your GP about it. The Cohen diet reduces your blood pressure. With the HBP pill, it may make your blood pressure very low. My GP advised me to take only half a pill per day instead of the daily dosage of 1.

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Is anyone on High Blood Pressure pill when on the diet? Will it affect the results?
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Hi everyone,

I am back again - after 4 weeks of being absolutely naughty. With a lot of problems in personal/work matters, it's sometimes hard to keep it going on. My consultant's been extremely encouraging. So here I am, back on the bandwagon.

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Hi Girls,
Sorry it's been so long since my last post. Have been very busy back at work trying to catch up with everything.:(

I finally got up the courage to look at the scales a few minutes ago and it really wasn't as bad as I thought. I was 89kg before I stopped the diet and am now (after eating breakfast and lunch) 95kg. Only question is, how much would the cast on my leg weigh? Anyways I pleased it wasn't anymore than that seeing as the amount of comfort food I have had over the past weeks.:eek:

Glad to see everyone is going so well. My boss at work has lost 14kg already and he hasn't even reached his first weigh in yet. My best friend has also reach abought 12kg. They will be past me in no time ! lol:p

Thankyou for the lovely words of encouragement and I will be sure to post more often! I have quite a few pages of posts to catch up on ..:rolleyes:
 
Welcome back to us Kim!! Love the picture too! It won't be long before you catch up and are having great results again. Be encouraged, it will happen.

Peaches: Back on track - way to go! Post as often as you need to but stay with it, cos it really will be worth it for you.

juzzy: 7.8kgs is fantastic. What a super loss! Imagine 4 weeks? No wonder you are so excited. Do you mind if I ask how much you have to lose?


missys-mum: Good on you!! Day 1 is hard, by day 5 you'll really be in the swing of it and feeling good about yourself. This time you can really move forward to the next phase of weight loss, and you will be so proud of yourself because of how much you have been through to get there.

Don't mind you asking about my loss. Today is the beginning of week 48! Or day 330. I began Cohen's on 9th July last year. My best estimate of my finish date is one I calculate each week. So today it works out at 17weeks and 5 days, which is 124 days, taking me to the 5th October. I have lost 44.8kgs. And I won't measure until tomorrow - but last week it was a loss of 149.7cms.

I am thrilled with the loss - some people haven't even recognised me!! Great fun. But as you can see I am not a walking advertisement for RAPID weight loss. Still, if it is this or nothing I will take this. Meanwhile, I am asking for some answers and hope I get them. Be very disappointed if I don't.

I am feeling hungry today - was hungry when I got home early this morning, had 7 hrs sleep and a very late breakfast, so can't eat lunch until 3:20 this avo. So better go and eat an apple.

Hopefully I will catch up with everyone else eventually,
lizzi
 
Day 1

I did a post this morning and now its gone, so I'm doing a repost-:

Lizzi and Ready to lose I think you are both amazing for being able to do this while working shiftwork. I know others on this thread do to and it must be a challenge

missys mum welcome back

Everyone Else its great to hear from you. Even if you've fallen off, posting on here is neccessary for the encouragement you give, and the encouragement you get. Take it from someone who knows. For others who are finding the going tough - Please get on here and post. ( I know I'm not the only one). It would be great if anyone who is in this situation could post this week and get the help they need.

This is my first day back. I am making more use of this forum by utilising the weight chart, and maybe even doing a diary.

I also want to thank everyone who has helped me with their kind words of encouragement recently - The Old Me,
mumbine, karol, juzzy, lizzi and anyone who I've overlooked. You all know who you are, and you are the reason I'm still here:)

I am pledging to post on here at least every 2nd day. If I need help I will learn to ask for it. And give 100% honesty.
 
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