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[mumbine]

Excitement Brewing....

Lizzi: Thanks so much for your kind words. You are right. I am worth it. That perspective is something that has changed dramatically over the past couple of years. I have always dealt with self esteem issues. I know that i am a worthy person. Even nasty people deserve to be healthy! so much more do i... Being a mum can bring out such overwhelming emotions and I was so focused on my kids for a while that i forgot about myself. It's time for me..i'm really excited about what the future holds. Before I started this diet i was on one continual binge. The 'starting tomorrow' wagon. That's what's changed. I'm just going to keep getting back on till I get there. the blood tests really help too, i'm hoping i'll be able to be 100% till my blood test in a couple of weeks. i don't want to be caught out! By the way, enjoy your holiday...

Dilfizzle: Well done on holding your ground! You may have felt like pasta but you didn't have it. I know it can make you feel miserable when you feel your missing out, but we're so not! We are changing our lives. I feel like i've missed out on everything else that life has to offer, if i say yes to pasta, cake, chocolate then i'm saying no to everything life has to offer. Having said that, not everyone lets their weight affect their life experiences, but i did. You're doing great. Keep it up. A big WELL DONE on your resisting!

DeDe23: sorry you're feeling awful. Hope things look up for you soon. Well done on staying strong.

Jasmine: I'm really sorry to hear about your situation with your dad. However, you have soooo much to be thankful for. Sounds like your dad is a very caring character and you have had so much time with him. Also, you know what's going on too...you have precious time together now. You probably have thought of all this yourself, it doesn't make it any easier. I'll be sincerely praying that you have peace during this time. Make the most of every minute. That goes for everyone I think. Get back on the wagon. Don't let your dreams suffer, show your family what you can do. I'm sure your dad wants to see you happy right now....

BeeBee: Well done on putting a positive spin on things. Sounds like you may play a big part in your cousins life, you might help her change too, through your success.

the old me: Maybe you could look at some additional chromium supplements? If you want to get down lower, maybe this is what you need....Just a thought. I'm going to do the same thing myself...

Fornight: well done on your 8kg loss. You must be really feeling the difference.

L-Jay: So glad you hear that your friend is feeling better. Still praying for great results with the rest of the tests...

Jewls & MagicLea where are you? Hope you're well.


ME ME ME: Just a quick note to let you know what my feelings are at the moment. Gooood. I feel as if my clothes are fitting over my tummy heaps better. It's such a fantastic feeling. I'm so excited about the future and i really feel that this IS the last diet i will ever be on. How utterly liberating. Thank God for that, literally. My grandmother (nonna) is going to Italy for three months in a couple of weeks. I'm so excited about what i'm going to achieve during that time and i'm planning to blow her away with how i look when she gets back. She really wants me to succeed too, she's helped me financially so many times with the various diets i've tried over the years. It's great that she'll see the old me then the new me. I feel the new me is just around the corner...I'm so elated at the moment. Walking on air.

By the way...I feel as if i've been expecting my period for ages, i think it's finally here. Maybe I can conclude that my cravings were menstrual? No....okay, doesn't hurt to try.

 

[L-Jay]

Oh so many posts to catch up on. First I want sincerely thank all of you for your kind words concerning my friend. The update on that is she still isnt out of the woods. A small bleed was detected at the base of her brain. She's had to have another lumbar puncture, and shes having trouble with her vision. They've kept her in ICU, and had neurosurgeons consulting. Hoping they have answers soon.
I was good diet-wise until I heard she was awake. I felt like I could breathe again. I confessed about the pork yesterday, so here goes with the rest: I had some extra cheese with my lunch. Then I was fine until tea-time. Hubby bought home a cooked chook and I picked at some skin and a little bit of chicken and decided not to have anything else after that. Just as I was going to bed, I wasnt hungry, but ate some sniggles biscuits, 2tspns of nutella a 1/4 slice of bread. I think the emotional stuff we've been through ( there was other stuff last week too ) has given me sleep debt and weakened me. I'm only up 1kg. Last time I did this it was a major pig out and I was up to 85.5. This time it's only 84. Some of us really do this the hard way, hey the old me? Definitely de ja vu here.

beebee and Jasmine just want to tell you both, I am really encouraged and impressed by the two of you and what you have both learned about yourselves and your outlook from sad circumstances.
DeDe sorry to hear you arent in a good way. One thing I absolutely swear by for sore throats is aspalgin. Its aspirin and codeine I think. Available from the chemist. Pretty cheap. You dissolve a couple in water and gargle. I had severe laryngitis and throat infection last year, and a doc recommended it. Next day cleared up!! everyone I've recommended it to says its brilliant.
dilfizzle great job on the 10kgs. You are right, anything worth having is worth working for. i believe the more we put into this and the harder our struggle, the more we learn about ourselves and the more likely we are to succeed and prosper, if we endure it to the end.
Jasmine you mentioned at the start, you had nearly 40 kgs to lose. Wanted to let you know, the 1st time I did cohens, no deviations, I lost that amount in only 5 months. Hope this is an encouragement for you.
less of me thanks for encouraging me. It means a lot.
babyegg Its good that you've found out and are able to do something positive for your health, and lose weight.
fornight you are doing well and will be a great source of help and encouragement for babyegg.
Lizzi thanks for all you kind and wise words. Enjoy your break
Hope we all have a good cohens day, and see the benefits

 

[Tasm82]

Ticker changes

To all i have resigned myself to only post once my ticker starts to change... so it'll be a while between posts from now on.

To everyone that has deviated in the last couple of weeks. Don't beat yourself up over it, think to yourself, is there a reason for this and can i break the habbit of a lifetime? I know you all can. But hey what am i saying... i probably would have broken more times as well but i have a very supportive husband who is on the same program so it is really easy for me as we a motivation for each other...

I went and tried some clothes on in our local rockmans store last weekend as i needed to get a small jumper / shrug to go over the bridesmaid dress for the wedding in August (going to freeze i can tell you!!!!) and took my shirt of and nearly fell over with the image that faced me. I actually looked like i had lost weight. It was a great feeling but i seem to think they actually have what we call SKINNY MIRRORS in thier change rooms to make you think you look better in their clothes than what you really do... Does anyone else have an opinion on this... As i don't have a full lenght mirror at home i am curious to know whether they are actually a brand of skinny mirror? I was excited with myself until i thought that...

BeeBee - It is great news that your cousin is at home fending for herself. Let her know we are all thinking of her at the moment.

Jasmine - We are all here for you...

Fortnight - You seem to be going great guns on the intrim plan...well done!!

Babyegg - Your high sugar levels have to be corrected, good luck on the intrim plan... from what i've heard about it, it is nearly the same as ours just has a higher portion rate... Goodluck we are all hear to support you.

Magiclea - where have you gone???? starting to worry about you!!!

To everyone i have missed Keep smiling and we shall get there together!!!

I am soooo focused on reaching my complete and overall goal and NEW CAR!!!
(A long way off yet!!!)

Take care.
Tam

 

[Reload72]

Coffee Yogurt shake!!

Relead72 I don't know if you would like this or not - I've never been game enough to try it, but you could try making coffee yougurt. Dissolve some instant coffee (decaff if you choose) and add it to your yogurt with some sweetener. I have no idea what it would taste like, but I have seen cooffe yogurt for sale in the supermarket so some people out there must like it. You could b one of them...worth a try?

Hope these ideas work for you!

Less Of Me : I tried this morning, it taste quite nice except for the little sourness. Great for those who love coffee with milk. I ate another donut peach after the drink. Hunger, well it can last after drinking more water.

 

[fornight]

Less Of Me : I tried this morning, it taste quite nice except for the little sourness. Great for those who love coffee with milk. I ate another donut peach after the drink. Hunger, well it can last after drinking more water.

What's donut peach?

 

[Babyegg]

haiz....

I am still hoping someone will tell me that they have high blood sugar and are able to overcome it through the interim program... I dunno.. Perhaps i need some assurances from ppl who have overcome it...
but i am really worried about the high blood sugar that i couldnt even concentrate on my work.. kept thinking about the sugar level...
I am really very very sadz... sorry to keep bothering all of you with my worries...

 

[Reload72]

What's donut peach?

Peach that looks like a donut. Cute!
Can be found in NTUC/Cold Storage.

 

[Jr_Mint]

Hello

Hi ya,

I'm new here, started on Cohens about 2 weeks ago but its been up and down cuz I've had to travel quite a bit for work. Even then I've managed to loose about 3kgs in under 2 weeks. I've got another 15kgs to go and it seems really daunting. Have been going thru the posts and have found everyone so encouraging and am glad I'm not alone.
Have really enjoyed reading recipes and watching all the tickers come down. Will post mine as soon as I have figured it out.

have a great day everyone

 

[beebee1]

Thanks all for your kind words and observations.

I had my 1 month weigh in and blood test today. Number was not as big as I had hoped but still motivated and proud of my results. Trousers are falling off and everything is travelling in the right direction.

I checked today about garfish, it is not allowed. I also asked about leeks someone had asked that on the forum, while it was not listed as allowed the consultant thought it would be, spring onions are on the allowed list and she thought that was close enough. I suspect another consultant may disagree with her.

We also had a chat about sleep. I have been going to sleep very late over the last ten days a combination of waiting two hours after last meal and a hightened sensitivity to caffine, and catching up on the forum. She said HGH needs to do its work and suggested I get back to normal sleeping patterns.

Has anyone used herbalax - not sure of spelling a herb formulae to help get things moving iin the morning. Had stage fright today, very annoying as I had to go to weigh in.

I am curious L-Jay I have noticed you have the words junior member under your name. Reading your posts I dont get the impression you are a junior. Can you explain this if you dont think it is too personal.

Back to the water. Until next time stay focussed keep smiling. ( where do you get the smileys - insert here)

 

[Reload72]

I also asked about leeks someone had asked that on the forum, while it was not listed as allowed the consultant thought it would be, spring onions are on the allowed list and she thought that was close enough. I suspect another consultant may disagree with her.

BeeBee: Thanks for checking it out . My consultant took almost a week to reply mi. He said its OK to have Leek. Same goes to Rice Vinegar. There are so many types of Vinegar not sure which can or cannot be used

Jr_Mint : Welcome hope u get all the info and encouragement u need in here.

BabyEgg : Oh Baby, Dont be sad. Life goes on. We are here to lend u our eyes and encourage one another

 

[4ukids]

]Well, I have started!!! Today was my first day and I feel fantastic. I was feeling the hunger twinges coming on and after reading these posts I am all pumped again to stick this diet out. Its great to read all of the posts, cause I can see myself in so much of what people write so many thanks guys. I have to loose 45 kg and I would love to have a ticker going but I dont know how to do it, so if anyone could suggest to me what to do I would be very greatful.I live too far away to go into a clinic so do you just let them know what your weight is when it is time to weigh in ????
Anyway I will stop raving on now and go to bed. All the best everyone.

 

[dilfizzle]

So much to read...

Thanks L-Jay and mumbine you girls are so nice...

L-Jay I am so sorry about your buddy. It is so sad to face these difficulties. * A big hug to you babe*

For me, I had an uncle not so long ago with severe diabetes and he had to have his leg amputated.

I know its not on the same plain, but still, no matter what happens in life, we realise that this life is to be lived, but at the same time; this life is to teach us that there are other things far more important.

Gosh, there are so many posts to read between last night and tonight.

How are the re-feed ladies doing? Haven't heard from you in a while.

Gosh, I just saw the donut peach and they are soooooo cute!

You know, on my way home I devulged like 3 pieces of chewy. Gosh, my hunger pains are getting stronger!

Trying to keep strong...I have to learn to set mini goals for myself.

I have just realised that in 5 weeks with Cohens I have lost far more weight than what I lost in a whole year on my own.

I look at all you guys as my weight loss buddies!
Who knew you would find so many awesome people striving for the same goal...A healthier individual...

 

[Jasmine1]

Thank you

Thank you to those who posted their kind wishes for my father. He is still in hospital and still being a character which I believe is just to alleviate our stress, but how cute is that - under the most dire circumstances he can still make the family laugh!! I just want to cry thinking about it.

LJay Thank you for your encouragement and kind words. If you don't mind me asking, maybe you have been asked this before however you mentioned that last time you had 40 kgs to lose and you did it without deviations and within 5 months. May I ask what happened and why you are back on the programme again? What caused it and what do we need to be mindful of? If you put the weight back on again, over what period did that happen? I hope you don't think me rude for asking, but I am curious as to what I need to be mindful of both now and life after Cohen's.

I am still have some difficult days including this evening and I just want to focus harder on my long term goals because life will keep throwing curve balls at all of us and how we deal with these events is what will separate us from the rest. I am not as bad as I would have been once, but have had some deviations which I am eager to correct.

I am waiting for some more information from Cohen's and have asked them again today via email with reference to long term maintenance. I know I have some way to go before I need to worry about this, but I just like to understand what I should expect as a means of mentally preparing myself long term. I am one of those "need to know" people!! Painful I know, but if I have the facts I know what to expect.

Off to bed now.

 

[DeDe23]

Shit Shit Shit

Hi to all.

Had a really crap day. Had no sleep (literally 30mins) over night- shoulder hurt like blazers from scan. GOt the news this morn about the shoulder results- i require surgery!!!! Bicep tendon ruptured and prob other stuff too. Booked for the 31st July. And i am meant to have knee surgery in the next 2wks so its going to be fine line!!!! Prob need to leave the knee til after august!

Had weigh in today- lost 3.12kg in 6days!!!! Hip hip hooray. Pretty happy. Prob wlda been more if i had used sweetners not sugar for first 3 days. I didnt really have much to drink this morn- i thort i wld weigh too much with it. I have resorted to Seneckot tablets to get it all going but i kinda got more then i was bargaining for- i had the runs from after lunch onwards! But that will teach me for taking two last night (recomended dose) and i then re did this morn- mmm never again. I got impatient and wanted to go before weigh in at 12.30- 5days is pretty uncomfy!!

With this, i had felt so ill i had a friend keep asking me if i was ok cos i dropped by and i was so pale!!!! I wasnt feeling too flash (i hadnt eaten yet and it was about 1.30pm) and i had done heaps of rushing around. Thumping headache. She had home made soup so we had a small bowl and two pieces of wholemeal bread and small butter. Within 30mins my bowels had hit top gear and mmmm......No pain but just a weird feeling- never used laxtve before. It passed but i felt so lethargic and nauseus, i felt dizzy, just didnt fel 100%. Maybe my BP was a little low- minimal fluids and fluid tablets dont mix too well- i take Frusemide when i retain fluid on legs- kidneys not 100%.

Got home at 6.30pm- been out since 8.30am! I was feeling even worse and i just cooked couple of eggs and 4 hamburgers (yes, processed crap) and 3 fishfingers (more shit) and a tomato. I am sitting here regreting it all (didnt improve how i felt) but i have got no energy and i am just going to get up in the morn and re focus and make it all work for me. I have gym rehab for knee so i will just push a lil harder. I need to lose more weight before the end of July as i got told i need a wk off the diet to allow for operations! I wont tho- i have to remain on trak or i will find it hard to revert bak to the program!!! i think with everything going on- i just overwhelmed and didnt focus prop. And its no excuse but... any way.

Hope all is well. does any one else have ideas of rekindling some spirit? I think the odd feeling and just being or feeling sick will make anyone just go ughhhh! I will try tomorrow. I want to get home after the gym in teh morn and get in and weigh and prepare meals for tomorrow. Maybe that will help? Maybe make some soup.

Night. Pretty boring. I am off to bed to try and regain some strength and clear head.

Dee

 

[gayegel]

Evening all,
Havent been on here for awhile and things sure do get a move on when you're not looking.

the old me Yes I would love to have a challenge with you but only as you said in a friendly way and just to keep an eye on each other, sorry to hear about your little feast but you know what to do, Just Get Back On The Wagon and it will start to come off again, Good Luck.
Lizzie thanks for your encouragment, I know I feel better and a funny thing I have noticed that the two gold chains I wear around my neck are no longer "round" they actually hang down . My thoughts exactly with the old me only put so much better. Sounds like a friendly 3 way "race" with U, Me and the old me. Go girls
Arowan Congrats to you, you are really going great guns. Keep it up.
She Bear Don't worry about your little indescretions. As you can see from reading these posts, we all tend to do it sometimes but just get back on track and move forward.
Mumbine Did you get your ticker working? Just type in search TickerFactory and go from there and when you are in there add it to your "Favourites" so that each time you just call it up.
Tania Sorry your office has closed down but all the Melbournites have been told to contact Booragoon office in W.A. so good luck and don't let it stop you from powering ahead. We don't all live within driving distance of a clinic but still can do this programme. Good Luck.
LJay Glad to hear your friends sister is getting the attention she so desperately needs and congrats on not letting it put you off the programme. You must always remember and believe, YOU ARE NO 1. You did all the right things for your friend's sister and now we can only all hope for a speedy recovery for her. I have found (through this forum) that Pepsi Max is available Caffiene free in 2ltr bottles from Woolies. You must have the tidiest house as I have noticed from your posts that whenever you are tempted or stressed you do housework I will give you my adress and you can come do some for me
Mumbine Oh dear! What did you do to get yourself in this state. Just have a look at your gorgeous kids and remember that you are doing it for them (not just yourself) so that they can have a Mum who cares and will be able to play with them and to be proud of, as you will be yourself when you achieve the results. Make them your inspiration on this journey. Keep your chin up.
DeDe23 Good on you. Best of luck with the surgery, my hubby had a shoulder recon as he tore all the ligaments off but is now 95% better so just look on the brighter side and keep you chin up.
Babyegg Wow isn't it fantastic that Dr Cohen found your sugar levels were high? You may not have known otherwise and as they are able to give you an interim diet then that has to be a good thing. Fornight is also doing this and she should be able to give you some good advise. Just keep focused and you too will be lighter before long.
Mumbine Your Nonna sounds like a great lady and a good friend. She surely will be able to see a difference after 3 mths. I complained awhile back about no one seeing any difference in my weight but only today about 3 people all said something, one lady had been to England for 6 weeks and she was really enthusiastic so now I feel really good again. It doesn't take much to make me happy.
LJay Thanks for tip on aspalgin. My Mother In Law has lost her voice for 5 weeks now so will get some tomorrow and try it. You know this forum should be saving us all some big bucks on Dr's bill with all the tips posted here. "Of course if symtoms persist, see your Dr"
Tams82 NO, you really looked good, be Proud.
Reload72 I was going to ask what is donut peach but someone else did but I'm still confused is it a reall peach? Doesn't sound legal, LOL, is it? Is it a reall peach or something make out of peaches?
bee bee To get the smilies etc when you want to reply go to Advanced Post instead of Post Quick Reply and highlight the character you wish to post. It's fun.
4Ukids Where did you get your programme? If it was from a clinic then they should be able to tell you about blood tests and weigh in's etc. Have a look in the phone book for your nearest one and give them a call. Good luck.

Well this must be my biggest ever post. Hope you all weren't too bored reading it. I lost a rather large filling from my back tooth 3 days ago and it left my tooth very sharp and jagged, but of course I couldn't get into the dentist for 2 days and so my tongue has been cut to shreds and now quite ulcerated. It hurts to talk, laugh, swallow or eat and so I have only been having soup and yoghurt (with a little bit of ice cream for tea one night) for the last 3 days. I am rambling on here because although I cooked my curry chicken stirfry for dinner I just cann't face trying to swallow it. Will try and have it tomorrow, mind you I feel as if I am starving. LOL. Should be a good result on the scales (I hope), although not a way of losing weight that I would recommend

Well sorry for such a long post, hope everyone is feeling really strong and sticking to the diet. Good luck for the rest of the week.
Cheers.

 

[Babyegg]

Thank U all!!!

I was really amazed by the replies that you all have given... and really its so heart warming...Seriously speaking, I was very very worried when I first know about my high sugar in my blood.. and thoughts just kept coming to my mind.. Yes all of you are right that its better that I have found it out now and I AM doing something about it... I should be glad that I have found the Cohen Program... I have decided to focus on the program and give my body a 2nd chance to be healthy...

Also, tonight when I reached home, I took out the program and was talking to my mum that I would need her to buy food for me... I was so glad that she took the time to understand what am i supposed to eat and was am i not supposed to eat... you will not understand how grateful i felt.. I have briefly told her about the high sugar in my blood level and I told her that I would need to do something to it fast.... She readily agree to buy the food and prepare for me.. and also thinking on how to cook it for me... I am planning to start this sat!!! Till than......

 

[lizzi1]

Morning!! I am flying off interstate this morning on a few days holiday!! SO nice. So just wanted to say that my scales are sitting still - and I won't get to weigh on my scales until Tuesday next week. I am just going to have to trust the process. Even though the scales aren't moving, the cms still are and so is the body fat % inching down, so that is positive. Will be seeing Mum and she hasn't seen me since January - she knows about the weight but it will still be good to see her reaction.

A shame about all the surgery DeDe23! All I can say is that the end result will be worth it. The only positives I can see in this are: isn't it great that this diet is not dependent on movement and exercise? And, by the time you get to your knee surgery you can have lost more weight which will make recovery easier for you. Our health is so critical isn't it? But you can recover from this! I'm sure you are discouraged because it is not just about the injuries but what it does to your life in all of this time - I feel for you. Yet there is a light at the end of your tunnel, so stay focused, and when you are ready to re - emerge to the world after surgeries, you will also be smaller if you stick with it. ALso .... everything does slow down for us on this program, you just learn to live with it. This plan doesn't allow the energy to skip meals or skip fluids. And too many laxatives take out all the minerals, so take care, otherwise you will feel bad. You can do this, you will be on track soon.

gayegel: Good to hear from you. A friendly race it is, but you have the potential to be there so soon!! You are so close. Please don't 'wait' for me! Be on track and you will be past all the restrictions. I understand about the throat of course, sounds awful. Hopefully that will heal quickly - then on with it!!

Hae to go, but take care all of you, and believe in what you are doing for yourselves.

Began 9th July 2005 … To end 20th October, 2006​

Lizzi . . . 108days to go! … 15 weeks 3days​

 

[L-Jay]

Needing a major change of outlook

Hi everyone. Had another unfriendly cohens day yesterday. . I've been really tired, need to think about what I can do to change that. I have narrowed it down to drinking more water, remembering to take my vitamins, and trying not to spend to much time on the computer. That seems to make me feel really tired.

beebee junior status just means you've reached 100 posts on here.(wish I was a junior lol)
dilfizzle thank you
jasmine no I dont think you're being rude, I would wonder too. I was 6kgs off goal and fell pregnant, so had to go off Cohens. They sent me out refeed but I didnt do it. Since then I've been trying to get back on. I put the weight on slowly mind you, over about 2.5 years. When I started, I was 108kgs got to 70 and the highest which was only recently that I got back to was 92.5. So its not really that bad. Actually stayed in the 70's for quite a long time. But now seem to stick in the 80's when I dont make an effort. My program still works for me, its a matter of keeping my head in gear
gayegel yeah I do tend to clean when I'm stressed. Your post made me laugh. Glad the tip about the aspalgin will help. Hope your tongue heals quickly. Cant blame you for being wary with curry.
Any one I've missed for ones who are cruising along - good work keep it up. Ones who are facing obstacle whether they be internal or external remember, one mans stumbling block is another mans stepping stone. Its our attitude that determines how bad something is (listen to me, like I can talk - but am seriously trying to take my own advice)!!!

As for me, my young daughter has been vomiting and had diarrohea for the last couple of days. She hasnt even wanted to watch tv so she must be sick. Just trying to keep her fluids up at this point. There is no more news about my friend. Neurosurgeons still doing tests, but she is waiting for a bed so she can get out of ICU. Her vision still isnt great.

reading everyones posts and hearing how strong people can be when facing stressful circumstances has brought me back to reality. I can make this situation worse by not looking after myself, or I can not let the circumstances control me and my attitude.

Thank you everyone!!!!

I've taken my ticker down for awhile, I'm a bit over it at this point and not going to weigh for a few days

 

[Reload72]

Evening all,

Reload72 I was going to ask what is donut peach but someone else did but I'm still confused is it a reall peach? Doesn't sound legal, LOL, is it? Is it a reall peach or something make out of peaches?

I have added a link of a donut peach pic in Msg# 2672....

Donut peach is a flat version. Cute and looks like a donut.
Well, it looks/feels (same colour & velvety skin), taste peachy...LOL
Maybe u need to have 2 to equal the size of a normal looking peach.
Donut Peach is alittle more expensive thou

 

[rjm]

Hi everyone,
I haven't posted for a while as I had a Uni assignment due yesterday. I have just started a course by correspondence (this year), and I haven't written an essay since I was in high school (over 20 years ago), but I managed to finish and was quite proud of the result. I have yet to see if the tutors are of the same opinion as me though!! I also got my result back for last study period, and I got a Distinction. I can't believe it!!
Well I am not 9 days down in the re-feed and still going strong. I am now allowed 50ml of milk per day, and I am up to 4 pieces of fruit per day ( 2 good and 2 bad fruits), 3 slices of bread or you can replace 1 slice of bread with 3 crackers, also having some new protein and heaps of extra veges. Today is the first day I introduce back some carbs. My weight went up by half a kilo yesterday (this is ok), and is back down today. You only need to worry if your weight goes up by 1 kilo in a day.
Jasmine, I was so sorry to hear about your father, and nearly cried at the thought. I can imagine how you are feeling. My father (and my mother) are just so precious to me and I can't imagine life without them. For the "Life After", the guidelines are fairly open and not very restrictive at all. They just say only have carbs for 1 meal a day, and never for breakfast, If you have dessert, always make sure it is within 1 hour of eating your meal, keep drinking water, if you have a bad carb blow out, limit your carbs for the next day or 2, and mine says if you were a severe obese person (which I was) limit your fruit to 1 piece per day, don't have chocolate more than 2 times per week, and a few other basic guidelines, but nothing major. After you have done the refeed, you should be able to eat anything, within moderation, and should never need to diet again.
Sorry not much time to talk today.
Have a great day everyone.
Talk to you all soon.