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Worth a try...

Reload72 said:
1st try : blend some peach, yogurt and diet coke (cant find diet sprite/7up in sg) - taste : not so nice, sour, coke is not a good choice with yogurt (cant remember if i was hungry minutes before mealtime).

2nd try : blend some apple juice and yogurt - taste : sweeter and better... but A HUGE MISTAKE, also hungry on the last hour before lunch time.

Today 3rd try : blend whole apple and yogurt with some sweetener and abit of water - taste : still abit sour (better then peaches & coke) and mealtime, am still not hungry.
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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?

Also, with the apple and yogurt blends...I too get hungry if I have an apple as one of my fruit for breakfast, so I try to have an apple as my 2nd piece of fruit and I have it at night for desert - made into apple crumble - YUM! Anyway, I tried this and it tasted not too bad. Grate up an apple and cook it in a little sprite zero with some cloves and a cinamon stick. Remove the cinamon stick and cloves and cool. Mix this through your yogurt allowance the night before you eat it. Enjoy your breakfast the next day!

Hope these ideas work for you!
 
Thanks Mumbine, just got news that shes awake and back to her old self, but has to see a neurologist because they dont know what happened yet. Just so relieved she's okay. So relieved that I went and ate the rest of the pork :(. Oh well back on the wagon, with you.:rolleyes:
 
Relief

L-Jay So glad to hear that your friend is awake. It's fantastic that you are feeling a little relieved :eek: (I completely understand eating the rest of the pork!:rolleyes: ). It is terrifying when something happens to someone you know that involves the head and/or brain. And it is also great to hear you are getting back on the wagon again. mumbine is right...YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL!!! Thankyou! Thankyou! Thankyou!

Stay Strong!:)
 
PERTH Joondalup Cohens closing

Hey folks

not posted since I started - but an avid reader of all your trials and tribulations - just finished week 3 and 11.5 kilos lost - so it really does work eh?:D

issues - keeping trousers up and big saving on toilet paper (you all know what I am talking about)

to serious business....the scum bag owners of the Joondalup, WA clinic have closed down (two weeks after taking my money - LOL about that!) leaving the poor receptionist/consultant out on her ear and having to deal with all the disappointed members - SHAME ON YOU

The nice people at the Booragoon clinic are taking me on - why? under the programme there is no more revenue for them - because they are nice I guess? I appreciate this, but now its a 80km trip instead of 10

Dummy spat.

Q - with the repeat blood tests, does the diet change much?

Q - Recipes - rather than hunting through the threads is there a depositry for recipes - to share?


BTW - well done to all those that are winning and a big "COME ON" to those that are still procrastinating (like I did for 3+ years).

cheers

(not-so big daddy and getting smaller by the day)
 
Same Here

Hi big daddy. I was in the same situation as you regarding clinic closure. Mine was in Melbourne. Just email the head office with any questions. Seems like you're doing great on your own anyway. I myself considered connecting with my local GP to be accountable to someone in person. I haven't yet done that but maybe that's something you could consider?

There is a recipe section on the website too: .

Congrats on your weightloss....:)
 
Wel, i have taken everything u have said MUMBINE and cert not offended. It was exactly what i had been thinking. I went out and bort sweetner after i wrote it and its really nice!!!!!!! I stepped on scales this morn and i lost 3.1kg so very happy i am making progress. Making sure i have 3 meals even tho the hours are weird but keeping the 5hr thing happening. I wil write more later- off to get MRI arthrogram for shoulder - need a recon and got told today i need further surgery on knee !!!!!!!!!! Buggar but knew this wld be the case. Off i go.

Dee
 
No sympathy

I am back to zero after a little feast on things I can't have. I do not want any nice understanding as it just makes it even easier for me to think of doing it again. I seem to only last a week these days. Trying again though. I am determined that even with my pathetic sabotaging I am still going to get there , just slowly.
 
the old me You need to FOCUS!!!!!!! Keep telling yourself that! Try finding a friend to keep checking on you. I have my colleagues who had promised to keep track of my eating. I find that it really helps!
 
SadZ!!!

I have been told that my sugar level is too too high!!! and I have to go through and interim program first before the real cohen program... has anyone of you heard of it as well? I am in fact very very very worried... :( and really going to breakdown liao... can someone help??
 
Interim diet plan may not be very bad. I am on interim diet plan due to my weak liver but I have already lost 7.5kg in 3 weeks. :)
 
Babyegg: Don't panic about the sugar. I'm sure it is a shock to you, because you weren't aware of it - isn't it good they found out? Now I have a colleague who was rejected as eligible to do the program - her sugar was high. So what this says is a positive thing. It says that Dr Cohen believes that your situation can be easily treated with diet, and the interim diet should make that possible. I am sure it is disappointing, but it sounds like this health issue is going to be fixable, and then you will be in a much better situation for everything. So you hang in there. It sounds like it will be OK. There was someone else recently who had to do an interim program - and she still started to lose weight. Thanks fornight, you have just reminded us it is you!) So start drinking your water, and go for it!!

the old me: Ok, no nice comforting words! But I am thinking, that one of the things that happens to people, is that they reach a place where they feel a certain level of satisfaction, and then their motivation drops a bit. Maybe you have reached a point where you are feeling that your weight is OK again and it is not the issue for you that it was when you started? And if that is the case, then you just have to decide what you really want. Do you want to be there for life? Or do you want to be lower? This program, if you do the right thing now, will give you what you really want!! You have a tool in your hands that so many in our society just haven't discovered yet! It is a jewel of precious health and well-being that is illusive for so many! So have a think - what is it you really want? And I challenge you again: Do you REALLY want me to beat you to the line?? Good to see your ticker is already up again for the new count!

L-Jay: SO glad your friend is conscious and clear-minded! It is not an easy thing to go through, so I hope things just get better from this point. Take care of yourself!

mumbine:Don't beat yourself up! But centre on this and plan each day. Hard as a busy Mum I'm sure. fornight is right, focus. But also remember that being nice to yourself and loving yourself is a part of the process too. Believing in who you are and what you can do is important. You are a precious being, and you have the potential to nurture yourself in this. It is not about will power - the hormones will balance and you will be less hungry - it is more about taking care of yourself and giving yourself permission to shine! You go for it, I'm sure you are worth it!

DeDe23: Glad you bought the sugar substitute!! And sorry about needing another operation. A bit tough I guess. I hope you have some people there for support.

Have a good evening,
lizzi
 
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Hi Everyone!

Gosh, what a hectic few weeks it has been!Grrr...:mad:

For some reason I feel so unbalanced when I don't get the opportunity to check what happening on the Forum or even just say Hi.

It seems like everyone is going ok and doing well with Cohen's.
As for me, I've been ok. Still keeping at it BUT lateley I have been feeling for all the wrong things. Tonight I had my chicken soup while my sister and mum had PASTA. How bad is that????:(

You know what, there is at least one positive thing about Cohen's beside the fact we are trying to become healthy beings, is that other people begin to notice the change in us too.

I passed an old work collegue and she basically walked past me and said "I didn't even recognise you!" She is like, "You have lost so much weight!". Well, I have lost like over 10kgs since I have seen you, so that is one thing to be positive about. Also, I did some green eyed monster in a friend from interstate...BUT, people have to come to terms with there is hard work in this!

Oh, fortnight, I have to say well done. The interim diet is working well for you. You have lost about the same weight as I did in 3 weeks. You go girl!

TO all my other Cohen buddies Keep strong...:)
I have come to terms with the fact that "The only way you can make a change is to actually make the change!"
 
A little Rough Tonight!

Im back and feeling a little rough around the edges. Had MRI arthrogram for the shoulder and its so sore. I also got told i need more knee surgery in teh coming couple of wks so i have had a big day. I also have have a headache/sore neck and throat so i am prob looking like getting the flu! :mad: BUt on all this, i have managed to not deviate at all and am drinking water and allowable fluids:) . I have managed to stop myself from feasting on the comforts of chocolate! I guess all i can do is just tell myself not to go AWOL and stay between the lines. Im heading to bed with a couple of bottles of water, a coffee and 2 panadol. Early start so the more sleep i get the better. I also have my first official weigh in just before lunch so i guess the more i can flush thru will be a gd thing :eek: . Also is it just me or does this diet actually make u more bound up- i mean with all this fruit and vegies and water u wld think u wld go to the bathroom more often!!! :rolleyes: I resorted to synthetic tablets tonight and hopefully things start moving! Beginning to get uncomfy. I have been to the gym and pool so i am doing enuf exercise.:( MMMM its all so ughhh at the mo but i have to keep focused. Off to bed for this lil lady. Hope all are doing well and ur going strong. Got to go.

Dee
 
End of week three

Hi guys

Have been away for a few days because my father had a mild heart attack last Thursday and we were informed yesterday that his kidneys are failing and that if his heart doesn't kill him his kidneys will!! So after going into a downward spiral yesterday and into last night I called him today to find him in really good spirits and joking on the phone!! I sometimes wonder with these old war horses if we stress more than they do and if we carry the load unconsciously because they are our parents? He is 82 years of age and a real character. He spent more time worrying about my mother and how she was coping than he did himself.

Which brings me to the following point, if he is so cool about his situation and my mother, whilst very concerned about dad's situation but is still getting on with her life, why is it that I fell to pieces and ate myself into oblivion? Anyway, it is the first time I have noted my behaviours on a diet and how I react to different situations - including the situation with my father. I have noted every single deviation and every single morsel that has entered my mouth that should not have and why. The point is, I want to know where or when I sabotage my own efforts. Mind you, losing 5.4kg in 3 weeks is nothing to be sneezed at, but if I had been more vigiliant, that 5.4 could have been more. But the more I learn about myself and what I do to break the program, then more proficient I will become at this and eventually be able to write to all that I am on the refeed program.

As for my father, I want his attitude to rub off on me so I can chill on the subject of his health and his longevity. He keeps telling me that he has lived a good and full life and it is now our turn to prosper and grow - but why do I feel so sad. I love him and I will miss him and my life will go on - but in order for that to happen I need to focus on me and that is one thing that I am finding difficult to do right now.

L-Jay, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I truly felt for you as I was going through the issues with my father. It is not the same to compare a young person in the prime of their life with that of my 82 year old father, but it is painful nonetheless. I hope and pray that she pulls through whatever this health issue is.

To the others out there who have broken their program this week and picked yourselves up and got back on the Cohen's wagon, good for you - be proud and ask yourselves how you would have dealt with this in the past. I for one would say what the hell and just go off the program and never look back and just stack on another 10kg. When I started Cohen's I had nearly 40kgs to lose because of my bad attitude to food, health and wellbeing. Like most, I want this one to be the last program I ever go on.

I never realised how hard this would be but I also never counted on reading a forum with like minded individuals would be my saviour. I know I keep writing the same thing over and over again when I do post, but this forum has saved me from more deviations than I have actually done.

I am not sure who mentioned the constipation issue. Over the past 3 weeks I have suffered also and have found the following works for me and I hope it works for others:
Upon waking I will drink 500ml of water which takes a good 5 minutes and then have my breakfast which consists of yoghurt and kiwi fruit (as per program). During the rest of the morning as I am getting ready for work I drink another 500ml of water. By the time I get to work, it has already started working if you get my drift. Also, prior to going to bed, I take 2 teaspoons of Metamucil in a glass of water. All this combined works wonders for me now. I have been on Metamucil for nearly 20 years but found the Cohen's program didn't work in that department for me and adding the water to what has been a long term routine has truly helped. I hope this helps others.

Also, for those that complained about the cold, I didn't realise what you were talking about but over the past 3 weeks I have found that the cold does really get to you - so if I am watching TV or sitting in one place for a period of time, in order to keep warm I place a wheat bag in the microwave for 4 minutes with a bowl of water in the microwave at the same time because this ensures the microwave doesn't cook the wheat in the bag and once done, I place the wheat bag on or around my feet. It really does get me warm within minutes. Just before bedtime I place the wheatbag back in the oven and take the wheat bag to bed with me - obviously I am single but for those with partners, if they don't get too hot with the wheat bag it is a great way to keep the winter chill out of your body which seems to be amplified with Cohen's.

Bye for now.
 
L-Jay: good to hear your friend is awake. Its bad enough when health issues present but Very Scary when they happen so suddenly, and to someone so young. I hope they are able to establish the cause quickly and she can start her road to recovery.

Missymum:I have been looking out for your post. Hope the weekend went ok.
If you found it difficult to stay on the programme put it behind you. The important issue is that you get back on track. This journey is not an all or nothing proposition. Every step forward is a positive one .

I have not had much to say since my last post. Tonight I thought I might share something that while sad turned out to be very motivating. Just days after I signed up for this programme a cousin of mine who is a similar age to me had a stroke. This is the first time a serious health issue has happened to my generation within the extended family. After six days I visited her and was shocked at what had happened to her body. I was also seriously affected by other young people in the hospital ward. The following week I went to visit her at rehab and she was doing some walking exercises with a physio. It was unbelievable how difficult it was for her to take a step. I was in week two of my programme and while enthusiastic was feeling a little sorry for myself about missing out on my favourite foods. As I watched her I said to myself whatever I am going through in regards to my eating is NOTHING compared to what my cousin is going through to regain her life. I promised myself that I would not feel sorry for myself again and would stick to this all the way to the end.No chocolate pizza pasta chips bread or coke is worth that kind of anguish.

I have taken my lunch in when visiting her and we have had many discussions about the programme. My weight loss is showing and she has shown an interest in loosing weight and getting healthy. It has been a serious wakeup call for her and for me, I have been seriously overweight for at least 15 years. I am happy to report that today I visited her at home and although she has alot of rehab to go she is independant can walk and can talk properley, and is making healthy food choices.

Tomorrow is my first month weigh in let you know how it goes.
Keep that water going in and thast fat comming out.
 
Its 12plus and I am still awake!!!

Hi Fornight, thanks for that.. I am not worried that the interim program will not make me lose weight.. but the fact of realising that my sugar level is so high makes me worry... and thanks for the encouragement... losing 7kg in 3weeks is amazing.. I hope I can do that too!!! So your food intake is also slightly more than the normal Cohen Program? I was told that mine was... and My booklet is printed in green!!! :)

Lizzi Thanks for that encouraging post... so does that mean my condition can still be under control? Cant your friend undergo and interim program as well???

I got my program already.. and i guess i can only start this sat... have to get the food ready.. and friday night having a dinner...

My weight is 91kg now.. and my target is 59-62... which means 30kg plus to lose... I think I am really addicted to posting and reading the post here.... Thanks all for lending me your "eyes".. :D
 
To lose or not to lose

Thanks Lizzi, you have hit the nail on the head I think. I feel good and look good, so its not such a big deal anymore BUT I do want to get to goal and I do want to do it in a reasonable amount of time. I won't be jealous if you beat me , you really deserve to getthere first! I'll be thrilled for you. I do accept the challenge though, as you are right I should be able to do it.

To the person who suggested a friend to boost my fortitude, was it you Fornight?.... Thanks, I already do that and still I break. Its really up to me and I know that. I totally accept responsibility for my own choices. I just wish I made better ones sometimes.

I am not as committed as I was at first and the external motivation of looking so fat is no longer there but I still want to do it because I haven't finished and I still have weight to lose. I worry that I will have trouble keeping it off though as when I break I gain so much weight, so easily, whats to stop that happening when I finish?

Anyway, here I go again.
Still.

Does anyone feel a sense of deja vu? LOL
 
Babyegg Just remember that it is health that you are dealing with now. I was like you, disappointed etc but the rest of the gals here and my consultant really put my perspective back in its right place. I wanted to lose weight so that I can regain my health and not just to look slim and beautiful. My booklet is also green. Just remember to drink enough water, follow your interim diet strictly and you can lose the same amt of weight as I do. I am going to do my 2nd blood test next monday and if everything goes well, I might be put on regular Cohen diet. Remember there will be temptations and you must RESIST them.

My ticker moves again today. Finally 8kg Loss!!!
 
fornight: You are doing so well! Congratulations on your 8kgs!! You seem to be very motivated and positive at the moment.

DeDe23: Things have been rough!! I hope that the sleep helped with the flu symptoms and the soreness in the shoulder. I am sorry about the knee surgery. Sounds like you are being very determined - good for you!

beebee:Sometimes we can learn a lot from how some people handle huge issues. It puts what we are struggling with in perspective. It is a sobering learning experience. I hope things continue OK for your friend.

Jasmine: It seems so many people on the forum have had illness or someone close to them ill. Sorry this is something your family is going through. Isn't it a marvel that they can be positive like that? I do pray that they can keep him comfortable and for the process to be as smooth as possible. Value the lessons your dad is passing on to you! Life is fragile, and we have to soak up each day, and the opportunities each new day brings.

Someone was asking about coffee and yoghurt? I went through a stage where I made strong coffee and sweetened it, and then simply poured about 100grams over the yoghurt and sprinkled on some cinamon - really enjoyed it that way for a while!

I have a lot to do today, and I start a short holiday tonight! My hols are all broken into sections this year, but I am so looking forward to about a week and a half! Will be travelling to stay with family interstate tomorrow, and will try to post while away at least once. Should be able to do another post before I go. But for now, sorry if I missed you out. Stay firm. Stand tall. Be 110% committed and you will knock this life problem out of the way for good!!

Began 9th July 2005 … To end 20th October, 2006​
Lizzi . . . 109 days to go! … 15 weeks 4 days​
 
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