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Well its day 1 for me..

I had trouble eating brekkie this morning because i havent eaten breakfast in years.. big no no i know..

The water is also being a problem as i work in a very busy office and i have spent half the morning on the loo and i cant seem to control my bladder.. im not getting any work done :(

But ill keep on going, i cant give up.. id feel so guilty if i did anyway.. But honestly i think i thought it would be easier then this but its ok :)
 
Aloha from an old face

Hi Ladies

Some of you may / may not remember me. Im one of the "oldies" from when this forum began ages ago. I lost interest in this forum mainly due to the fact that alot of newbies came along is such a short space of time, many of which had 15kg and under to lose all up. Having been a "thunder thigh" from early on, I found it very difficult to relate to these people and for the most part knew that they would never be able to comprehend what life is like being obese. You can never begin to understand what its like, unless you've been there. (To anyone that I've offended for saying this, I apologise - but please respect that this is my view).

Anyways, thought I would drop a quick post to say hi & re-assure those wondering about me that although I may have drifted away from posting, I am still doing the Cohen's program. Im only 13kg or so from the Cohen's set weight, however my own personal goal is 74kg, therefore just over 6kg to go until I'm done. A few months back I had to have an operation to have my gall bladder removed (had 13 gallstones as the result of losing a large amount of weight relatively fast on Cohens). Although continuing to stick to the program 100%, this op has greatly effected my weight-loss in recent months, which is just something I've had to deal with.

On a brighter note, and in the bigger picture of things - prior to starting Cohen's, I was a size 22-24, today I am a size 14. 53kg down in 9 months, I couldnt of asked for anything more. The very thought of what I have acomplished brings tears to my eyes. It has changed my life is so many ways and its the littlest things that have brought the reality of the situation to life. Last night I looked over a few old photo albums - I dont even recognise the old me anymore - these days I have a neck that actually exists, and my face is no longer balloon, and my body no longer something to be embarressed of. Im getting married in just over 8 weeks. This will be the icing on the cake in my weight-loss journey.

To anyone who is reading this forum, considering Cohens - I have two simple words for you : "IT WORKS", take it from the once fat girl who never believed that anything could work, who was the biggest skeptic of them all.....

To all those already on the Cohen's journey, I wish you strength & will power to complete the journey you started.


Mel

ps. must update my avatar picture! ~
 
You just brought a tear to my eye mel. I wish you all the best for your wedding and I am sure you will be a beautiful bride. I do understand what you mean by the comments about the amounts of weight we all need to loose differ and I am sure no one is going to be offended by your comments, this forum is hear to voice your concerns wtih the diet and you honesty is to be commended. You are a inspiration to me and I know I can do it just like you, YOU GO GIRL AND GODBLESS
 
Nice to 'meet' you!

Mel Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to post your message...what you have acomplished is incredible! But you know that already! At my 5 month wiegh-in last week, my consultant and I were discussing individuals' weight 'thresholds' (for lack of a better word!). It's funny isn't it that some people out there only have to be 5 or 10 kg over their 'ideal' weight before they completely freak out and decide to do something about it.
I myself hit the freak out point when the scales got dangerously close to 120kg. But it wasn't just the 120kg point for me...it was that I had started to become a hermit. I had cut myself off from all my friends, was reluctant to work (I do supply teaching and didn't want to run the risk of having children state in no uncertain terms "Your really fat Miss!) and hated it when I had to go out in public. It all had to do with being incredibly uncomfortable in my own body. Put simply - I hated being me! And what I hated even more, was what this was doing to my 4 year old daughter. I didn't want to take her to the park, 'cause that would mean that people might see me and talk about how huge I was...and even if they didn't - I always imagined they would be.
Like you, I find it really difficult to comprehend that someone who is carrying around an extra 5kg or so could feel like they are fat - But the fact is they do. And they share the same types of associated feelings and emotions as you or I.
And so to everyone out there...I'll say it again: Stay Strong! Stay Focused! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Lets overcome this dislike of the body we inhabit and make it into one that we will love and cherish!
 
Happy Monday to you all

Hello to everyone *waving*

I apologise for the silence lately, life has suddenly upped the spin cycle and I seem to be moving at a faster pace these days... but then again it could be that my weightloss means I dont have as much wind resistance and can move at a greater rate of knots! hehehe

I hope everyone is wonderfully well and happy and content with where they are at on their Cohens journey. I have had a couple of days here and there where I have done the wrong thing but surprisingly I haven't agonised over it. My loss is still moving which is great. I haven't weighed myself in recent times but am noticing a big improvement in my clothes so I guess I don't want to burst my bubble and have those awful malicious scales tell me anything different. I have given away two of those large blue and red stripy bags full of my 'too big' clothes - what a cleansing moment that was!

I was so elated a few weeks ago when I finally fit into a pair of trousers that I had looked longingly at for a couple of years - mind you, although I fit into them I had to suck my breath in and lay flat on the bed to get that rotten, unco-operative zip up but they fit none-the-less. Nowdays they are quite loose, I can't even imagine them being tight now. All of this reminds me that sometimes the goals we make while on our Cohens journey may sometimes be too high... so many of us look ahead to the 40 or 50 kg we have to lose (myself included) and feel a little defeated. Our motivation is still strong but it really is hard to see that far ahead so this whole zipper moment really reinforced to me that we should make our goals zipper by zipper. How tremendous I felt when I didnt have to lay down to coax that little metal bugger to move and just because we are not at our ultimate goal our small goals are just as supremely important and they give us every right to tell the whole world just how gorgeous we are.

Mumbine - I am really sad to hear that we will not be seeing you for some time. I will keep you in my prayers and hope that your journey takes you into happier days. I wish you every success. Its amazing how often our fragile souls are encased in a barrier of weight so you may find that once you find peace with yourself your kilos will fall away unaided.

Netski - Gosh, my heart really goes out to you and your family. Losing a loved pet is so awful, we had our little dog put down last year as she was in the late stages of leukaemia and was having no quality of life, I was devastated so I really truly hope that your pain eases. My grandfather Papa (who died when I was 7) was a real log lover. He had a little border collie Marcus who waited out the front for him to come home from work every day. One of the daily rituals was that Papa would clean Marcus' teeth... he had his own toothbrush and his jaw would be a mass of toothpaste suds... that dog used to have a bigger colgate grin than any supermodel. Anyway, any dog that happened to wander by would be taken down to the bakyard by Papa and yep, you guessed it, have his teeth cleaned. There was a whole row of toothbrushes. As time went by all sorts of dogs seemed to come from no-where for their daily ritual. Whenever I know anyone who has to face losing their beloved pooch I let them know that my Papa is up there and one thing is for certain, your precious furry friend will not only have made heaps of friends but I will put money on it that he has the most dazzlingly clean teeth in Heaven. *hugs*

DeDe - I have been floating through the forum and have ridden your wave of excitement about that special someone that has wandered into your life.... but lately there has been no mention. What's happened? I hope that the heart is still fluttering madly :)

Jewls - Glad to see that your morning tea went well, what a wonderful idea. It is amazing how empowering it can be when you get a group of focussed women together - very powerful. You are doing a great job!!
Lizzi - WOW I was just looking at your ticker, what a fantastic achievement, well done!!! Did you ever imagine yourself losing so much weight??? How wonderful!

Babyegg - Wonderful news that all is going well for you. You will be a fully fledged Cohen-ette before you know it, great work!

To all the new posters - Congratulations on taking charge of your life. This forum will become like family to you and every single kilo lost or centimetre vanished will be a cause for huge celebration... I wish you all every success.

Well, I had better choof off now and do some work. I apologise again for my tardiness in posting and shall make a concerted effort to poke my head in more regularly. I hope you all have a truly wonderful day.

*hugest of hugs*
Leanne
 
Woohoo i got through Day 1!!!

Now onto Day 2, not finding it so bad apart from all the trips to the loo but my consultant has told me this will get better :)

Bring on COHEN'S!

Keep up the great work girls!.. WE CAN DO IT!
 
Cohen's in Melbourne ??

I'm thinking about joining Cohen's, the only problem is I live in Melbourne and all the clinics are closed. Who should I contact? How do I attend an info meeting (that I hear everyone talking about)?

I've done sureslim in the past but the looong 5 hour gap was a killer along with the seeds!

Couple of Q.
Do you eat 3 meals and 2 snacks each day?
Are there set times when you must eat?
What is the minimum water intake each day?
What's the average monthly loss?
Do they change your diet plan each month?
Do Cohen's have a payment plan or is it an upfront fee?
For any Melbourne followers - do you weigh yourself and then ring in with your results?



Thanks in advance.
Louise
 
hi all!

Hope everyone has been sticking to the wagon! Well, for myself, i've got my weekly weigh in & blood test this week, lets see how it goes!

Mel, i've been reading ALL about you and i'm so impressed with your dedication. & yes, i can totally relate with being obese (i still am but not for long!) so none of your comments were offensive, but they sure hit the spot. I've started out wit 40kg to lose, almost an entire person. But as you said, i know it works. So that's keeping me going! Anyhoo, can't believe you're getting married in 2 months, congrats! You are gonna be one beautiful bride! & you HAVE to update us with a picture of the new you!

MagicLea, that story about your Papa & his dogs really moved me. That was so touching, thank you for sharing that with all of us. :)

Bam, before you know it, a month will be up, then two, then you are done! So hang on for this amazing journey! :)

Skinnimini, all the best for your new journey! It doesn't matter that you've falled off the wagon for a long time. What matters is that you want to take control of your life again & start afresh. That, IMO, is the most important thing above all. Good luck!

Well, it's sooo hot in Singapore. Absolutely scorching. And even when it rains, its so humid! Ugh. What i wouldn't give for a few days of winter :D

Right then, have a great day everyone!
Rt.
 
Help!

Hello everyone,
I posted a quick note yesterday, but I'm not sure if I did it properly or not!
My name is Megan. I am a mother of three littlies (3yr,2yr & 5mth) and I am keen to get back to my old self. I am absolutely terrified of dieting as I don't seem to have an ounce of will power. And I am tired of never quite getting there - you know losing 3 or 4 kilos and then giving up. It has only worked aganist me as now I have to lose a grand total of 25-30 kilos. It just seems like a huge effort and I don't know where to start. I was thinking of doing Dr Cohen's program but I am afraid of the temptation that comes with preparing family meals and social outings. It's excuse after excuse isn't it!!! But if I can see results quickly and know that I will keep the weight off I am ready to do it. I would love to receive some advice from any of you. I think this forum is a great idea as I really don't have anyone close to me who understands the daily fight you have, with yourself in particular, when you are overweight. I have 5 sister's all whom are skinny and very attractive - I'm tired of being the fat sister.
I can't wait to hear from you.
Thanks for your time.
Megan who 8-2Much!
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confession time
good morning everyone,
i don't now what happened to me i have been so good for 4 weeks then yesterday afternoon i opened a packet of freedo frogs :mad: for my son to have one and guess what i just didn't have one i ate 5 plus i had 4 biscuits. then about a hour later i felt so sick and i had the worst case of indigestion it was not nice. I guess my next blood test will show up deviated.:mad: i hope i have not done to much damage / has anyone done this before ? My clinic received my blood test yesterday. how long does it take for the results to come back in ?
does anyone now what they test for ?
Well back on track now
 
Morning all,
reb Oh aren't those chockie frogs delicous when you haven't been allowed that sort of thing for awhile, but 5, never mind, now you've had a binge and it really didn't give you much satisfaction so just remember that next time you think of deviating. Back on the wagon girl and off you go again. Good luck.

Magic Lea Great to hear from you. Sounds like you're going well. But not weighing yourself:eek: how do you resist that sort of temptation, the mind boggles. I'm a compulsive weigher, every gram makes me happy:D. Would love to see your ticker.:)

Weighed this morning and have moved into the 74's (74.9) LOL but at least it's moving. Am doing fish and chips for the family tonight, seems to be their favourite since I've been on this diet, blast them all. Will be strong and have grilled fish and salad.
Having a championship dinner at our golf club next week and I am in charge of the menu so will be making salads to go with pasta and will make myself a salad with chicken and hope to keep busy through the night so won't be tempted. Funny how our intentions are always good but we don't always follow through. Have been getting quite a few compliments about my weight loss lately, especially that I'm loosing my backside, :cool: (funny I never thought I had a big one):D and I think that helps to keep you focused. I think to myself, just you wait until I've reached target. Yippee.
Well enough dribble better go and do some housework.:eek:
Cheers and keep up the good losses everyone.
 
Deviant behaviour

Hi Girls (any blokes out there - or are you just watching?)

apart from the huge ticker update, just wanted to say that at week 9 - I'm still going. I've been good at sticking to the plan - no naughtiness - except...

Most weeks, we have had an event to attend (5 out of 9 weeks) - birthday, leaving party etc - tough but with a little planning I have managed to stick to the food list but blown the portions size e.g. steak (small for a man size - but twice as Doc Cohen would allow) with undressed salad / veg - I have suffered hunger and slowed weight loss in the following day or so and then back to normal. Where I have'y eaten much - I have eaten in the car either on the way or coming home - salad in a box (its a sad sight but I'm on a mission)

learnt a lot about portion size and how little we can actually get by on....and looking forward to what normal might consist of....its been good having supportive friends through this process.

I am feeling fantastic (24 kilos lost) - I now have a large collection of clown sized pants (trousers) which could comfortably accomodate 2 regular sized folk (that might be fun) and I am now on those long forgotten "tight" clothes in the wardrobe that used to show up every roll and extra body bit - the missus made me by some interim clothes as I was looking like a vagrant (cheek):p

Another 17k or so to go - should be finished by my birthday (October 4th) - beer and curry planned (small ones right)! I am really looking forward to seeing my parents face when they visit from the UK at Christmas having lost 40kilos and back to teenage weight!!!! BRING IT ON:cool:

trying to convince "she who must be obeyed" that I deserve a new motorbike as a reward - will have to tempt her with a show in my leathers

keep it up and will be back before another 9 weeks pass

ciao for now
 
bad bad day

this post has nothing to do with cohens, but juz venting out my frustrations... had a real bad day today, 1st i lost one of my handphones.. i think it was stolen... then the next moment... my other handphone dropped into a pail of water...totally freaked out.. then i realized i didn;t bring my food to sch...hence no proper cohen meal... and all this happened juz in the morning... wat else gonna come for the rest of the day...
 
Thanks for the encouragement. I have been sick with the flu for the past few day, but I now have all my food and I am ready to start tomorrow.

Also ladies, can I eat salmon instead of tuna. I hate tuna!!, but I love salmon.
 
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Skinniminni- Congratulations on starting your journey again. Ive just begun mine today being my 2nd day and lovin it :)

I have 30kilos to lose.. and i cant wait for that day.. it seems so far away.. but ive been told by many that it comes quickly so BRING IT ON!

Goodluck girl :)
 
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Hi Bam and skinnimini,
Megan here (8-2Much!) I am in Brisbane as well and I also have 30 kilos to lose Bam - would you be my mentor? I haven't started the program yet - I have an appointment on Wednesday. But I would love to hear of your progress and any tips you might have for me along the way. I wish you the best of luck and I know you can do it! Skinimini - you will be fine to I'm sure. I adnire you for not giving in especially when you have not been in the best of health. I hope that some of your determination rubs off on me!
Any advice would be welcome.
Thanks,
Megan.
 
In answer to Louise

trim-trim said:
I'm thinking about joining Cohen's, the only problem is I live in Melbourne and all the clinics are closed. Who should I contact? How do I attend an info meeting (that I hear everyone talking about)?
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Hi Louise :)

I live in WA but I don't use a clinic as such. Since signing up I have not been to a clinic and have done the program on my own. Some people thrive on having their clinic close by but as I don't have that luxury I have just done it myself. Support is no more than a phone call away though and of course this forum is a wonderful source of support also.

In answer to your questions - and these are only MY thoughts, others will have differing experiences.


Do you eat 3 meals and 2 snacks each day? Yes

Are there set times when you must eat? Not really, as long as you have five hours between meals with your last meal being 2 hours before bed then you can pretty much please yourself.

What is the minimum water intake each day? I personally drink 3 litres a day - and am considering moving my desk into the loo as I spend so much time in there!!!!

What's the average monthly loss? I have been on the program for about 9 weeks and have lost 22kg, this again differs with many people but for me I am rapt with that, far exceeded my expectations.


Do they change your diet plan each month? No although when you are almost at goal weight they provide you with a re-feed program to help you ease back into non Cohens food.

Do Cohen's have a payment plan or is it an upfront fee? Both. I took advantage of the payment plan which offers the chance to pay fortnightly, weekly or monthly.


I hope you choose to join us :)

I hope these answers have been of help - I am sure that other people could also provide you with further info :)

Leanne
 
To Leanne...

Hi Leanne,
My name is Megan. I have been trying to research info on Cohen's and have a meeting on Wednesday night to see if it's for me. Your post was most informative - Thank you.
I am just wondering how you survive social outings, ie; lunches, dinners etc. I have been invited for lunch at a friends house next week and don't know how to go about eating! (Funny as that sounds!)
Do you experience dizziness or headaches in the early stages?
Are you very hungry? How do you conquer the cravings - especially when you are the household cook?
Do you slam on the weight as quickly as look at a hamburger?
I understand you are probably quite busy but if you could indulge me it would be greatly appreciated.
22 kg in 9 weeks - that is absolutely amazing! You must be so proud of yourself. What a sense of achievement.
It really inspires me as I have to lose 25kg - could it happen this quickly?
Thank you for your time.
Megan (who 8-2Much!)
 
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