Cohen's Lifestyle Kristy's Journey... =)

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Heya everyone

Nothing much new to report, but just wanted to post my food for yesterday to keep me on track and honest!

B - 1/2 mano with yoghurt
MT - 1 cracker + 1/2 apple
L - Tuna & Salad (incl 1 tsp mayo) + 2 crackers
AT - 1/2 apple
D - Veal rolls (veal stuffed with mushrooms/garlic and rolled up) with grilled zucchini and cauiflower + 3 crackers (naughty :( .. was so hungry!! grr silly me)
AD - 1/2 apple

About to eat my salad and then my cappucino cheesecake for lunch - ill report later on whether it was any better than my first attempt!!

Kristy xo
 
Hi again!

Happy to report that the cappucino cheesecake was a success!! Really liked it!! Now I think ill try a mango one! ahhh gotta love when you try new things and they work out well.

Bye bye!
 
Hey everyone..

Yesterday's food;

B - 1/2 mango with yoghurt
MT - 1 cracker
L - Salad with mayo/balsamic dressing and then cappucino cheesecake
AT - 1 apple
D - Tuna & Salad + 2 crackers

I must say... today I am feeling very overwhelmed. I think reading the forum too much can sometimes do more harm than good. I mean, I guess it's just opening my eyes a bit more to the constant change I am going to have to commit to with eating for the rest of my life. I am still battling with coming to terms with the fact that even after cohens I will not be able to drop into donut king or muffin break every time I walk past and get something yummy, like I have been telling myself. At the moment I'm able to walk past all that yummy food because I'm saying to myself 'it wont be long until you can have that kind of stuff'..but thats not true either!! Sure, I'll be able to have that stuff..OCCASSIONALLY! I've gotta stop wanting it so much!! and remember how good it feels to be on track and eating so well... never bloated, tired, ridden with guilt...

So I have been reading maintenance diaries on the newyou forum... there seems to be a trend! Everyone really really struggles with maintenance. I have to make sure that going into maintenance I really tip toe into it and am very concious about the foods that do not agree with my body anymore and that are going to make me gain weight. If there are things I have to cut out forever, then so be it. I dont want this weight coming back! But also... I really dont want to have to be obsessive about food for the next 60+ years of my life. I want to really train my brain to think heathily and know when I can indulge and when I have to pull back... I guess its true that maintenance is the hardest part of all of this. I know I wont be alone though, because I'll have all of the things I have learnt through cohens and I'll always know how to live a healthy lifestyle, I just have to make sure I keep choosing to live that way.

Today I feel like MAYBE I have lost a little bit of weight. Not going anywhere near the scales though. May just get dissappointed. Not sure when I weigh, but when I do, I really hope not to see 62kgs.... I've been seeing that number for 4 weeks and it's getting really old!!!!

Supposed to be 37 degrees in Perth today & tomorrow, not looking forward to it at all. Not quite comfortable enough for summer clothes yet.... have a friends going away BBQ tomorrow, no idea what I'll wear!

Hope everyone has a great day - I'll check in later!
Kristy xo
 
Hi Kristy, Don't let it all get to you because the funny thing is most of the attraction for unhealthy food goes anyway after having been on Cohen's. Hold on to the thought of how good you feel eating this way & remember it. You won't have to weigh anything you eat when you finish or count calories ever. It's probably best you know now so that you don't make the mistake most people do & go back to eating exactly the same way as they did before & then pile all the weight back on. You are doing well Kristy. Concentrate on the positive. Imagine yourself always being healthy & slim & being able to wear nice clothes & feel great about yourself! Cheers, cate.
 
Thanks Cate. I do really think everything appeals to me so much more at the moment because 'I'm not allowed it'.. because I never used to over indulge in sweet things pre-cohens! My problem was too many carbs and take away, and I know that will never be a problem again!! I need to just stop thinking, don't I? :)

I've decided that I'll probably give my contraceptive pill another month and see if I loose any weight...and if not, I'm going to come off it. It may just be a coincidence that I've been on it for 4 weeks and haven't lost a gram in 4 weeks...but it could also be working against me because it's such a high dosage.... and I know ladies, that I'm very fertile while on the program, so I'll be careful!!!! Does anyone have any advice on this???? Argh! stupid body!!

Tonight the BF really wants to go out instead of sitting at home. It's so hot here that most of our options are out the door (also because he doesn't like the movies..), so dinner it is. I had a browse through my entertainment book and found a nice bar/restaurant that I have a voucher for. I checked out the menu and I'm just going to go with a side garden salad with some prawns or chicken breast. Anyways, it's not about what we're eating, its about spending time together and getting out :) and it will give me a chance to dress my transforming bod up nicely!

Hoping everyone has some nice plans for the weekend, enjoy!
Kristy xo
 
Hey all! I'm a happy girl today!!!!!!!!!!

I weighed today and have lost 1.5kgs! :) down to 60.5kg...only another 600grams and I'll be a 50's girl!!!!!!! Wow, cannot remember when I was in the 50's last...probably when I was 10!!!

Ahh so yes, patience is a virtue! My english teacher at high school told me that so often! and is it true or what! just so happy to finally see results again...and its just given me sooo much extra motivation to keep on top of things 100%!

Last night we went out for dinner, such a nice place, we loved it! The BF had battered baby prawns with dipping sauce for entree, the smell of it nearly made me puke and the dipping sauce just looked like mostly oil.... for main he had some peri peri chicken with a rissotto which also looked drowned in oil. Yuk!!! They were really really good about my meal. I just ordered a side garden salad and asked for some chicken breast with it, no dressing, nothing on the chicken etc etc.. it came out perfectly! a little bit too much chicken so i just guesstimated and I think i did pretty well :) I felt good leaving knowing that I enjoyed myself and was still able to make healthy cohens choices.

Well thats me, I'm off to take the BF to get a hair cut because its getting out of control, then on to a friends going away party BBQ, and then perhaps the beach later.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!
Kristy xo
 
That's great Kristy. I knew it would have to come off soon. Well done on being so determined & so strong. Good for you! Cheers, Cate.
 
Thank you Cate!!! I am feeling great at the moment. Just went for an hour walk as it cooled down to about 30 degrees and it was really nice. Now we're just going to chill out for the night and cook up some prawns and fish on the bbq.

Hope you are feeling better - just popped by your diary and saw that you were not having a very nice day - sorry I didnt respond in there as I've got to jump off the computer, but I hope you have a nice night!!

Kristy xo
 
Hey Kristy

Reading your diary has been motivating for me because we weigh about the same (starting weight), and have similar weight goals. I know the feeling about wanting to be in the 50s kg zone!! Been in the 60s range most of my life...
 
Hi Kristy, Thanks sweets. My day did improve & I feel fine today. My LH has the next 2 weeks off (only working 1 day in the fortnight) & I will enjoy having him home. I'll have to give myself some talks to get back on plan & lose a few kgs as I think that's what's bugging me. Chilling out with your BF after a nice walk sounds lovely.
Bye for now, Cate.
 
Hiya dietgrrl... :) glad that my diary has been motivating for you. Its good to know that it's not just for my benefit!!! Are you a shorty like me??? Most people at 60kgs would be at goal!! But I'm only 152cm's so go figure!!! I'm so so excited to be approaching the 50's... it's such a big milestone for me and I can't wait. Im just so glad that the weight is finally coming off again, it sure does pay to be patient! Only 5.5kgs until I'll be within goal weight range :)

Hey Cate, glad you're feeling better today. It will be nice to have your LH home for a couple of weeks and spend some quality time together. That will be really nice in leading up to Christmas and all the prep that comes with that!!! I hope you have some nice things planned. Are you thinking of going back on plan to loose the few kgs before or after Christmas?? Either way, I'm sure you'll drop them very quickly!

Yesterdays food was;

B - Curried egg on 2 crackers with grilled mushrooms
MT - 1 cracker, 1/2 apple
L - Steak & Salad
AT - 1 serve kiwi fruit
D - Prawn Salad and 2 crackers

This morning I woke up not feeling so well. I think it may have been the prawns. I had them prepared for tonight's dinner at the BF's parents but I don't think I'll be having them! If I start feeling better I'm going to brave the shops as I have a couple of pressies to get... wish me luck!

Have a good day all
Kristy xo
 
hiya dietgrrl - 14kgs should come off pretty quickly once you can start cohens 100% when you get your scales... you'll do great with all of the reading of the forums etc you have been doing :)

Ahh, tonight was quite hard. We had a very early Xmas dinner at the BF's parents. Normally the dinners there are not pleasant at the best of times (I've mentioned before the digs that the BF's dad is constantly making). Anyways, I was up a little late today and then had a visitor around 2pm when I was supposed to have lunch, so I didn't end up eating until 2.30pm so could not have dinner until 7.30pm. I text BF's sis to let her know as they normally eat around 6.30pm... when we rocked up at 6.30pm dinner was literally on the table..and I couldn't eat for an hour still. So because I couldn't eat, they didnt even set me a place at the table!! :( so I sat in the front family room watching tele.. I was quite upset. I guess I just expected a bit more support from them. But ah, what can I do, whats done is done. I sat up at the table eventually and had my dinner while they scoffed down dessert...it went a little something like this... Pavlova with mixed berries and cream...THEN Christmas pudding and custard...THEN Cheese and biscuits and dried fruit...THEN chocolates!!!! I couldn't believe my eyes... when I'm on maintenance I am going to have a hard time when we go to dinner there!

Other than that, had a productive day. Got the rest of my xmas shopping done, did the house work and managed to relax for a few hours too. Just washed and did a treatment on my hair with my expensive salon shampoo...and it's nearly bedtime!

Thats all from me for now...
G'night all!
xo
 
Kristy, You need to stand up for yourself with the BF's parents now, rather than 20 years down the track, if you are serious about your relationship, or they will bully you forever. I did not know that family get togethers were solely about the food consumed. You should have had a place set for you & shared in the conversation. I can't believe that this happened. Stand up for yourself. Be assertive & strong, but polite, not aggressive. I think it might be time to have a chat to them as well! I think my MIL used to hope I would just go away but one day we sat down opposite one another & had a big conversation which aired our grievances. I told her that we both love her son & that I'm not going anywhere so we have to learn to get along. We both ended up in tears but it created our relationship & it was much better from then on. She may not like what I wear or even what I do but she respects me a lot more than she ever did. We get along as well as anyone does with her that knows her well. If your BF won't talk to them (they are too scared to usually) think about it. You will also have to learn to say "No thank you" occasionally when you finish the program. It should not be a big deal. My MIL always offers me sweet biscuits, cakes & slices & I sometimes say to her that they are so nice I would be scared that I could not stop at one.
You're doing well with the program Kristy & continuing to be strong. You are learning valuable skills. Cheers, Cate
 
Thanks Cate, I will have a think about the best way to go about it. BF's sister was very upset with the way the parents handled the situation and she came and sat with me most of the time they were eating dinner. They realised afterwards that they had upset me and felt terrible but they should have thought about it and realised that even though I was not eating at that time it did not mean I wanted to be excluded all together. I think I may subtly avoid any more dinners at their house any time soon... I just need a break!!

I'm feeling really great today, even though it's Monday! My body's really starting to trim up and even tone a little. Everyone's noticing these days and I get a lot of great comments which are such a big confidence booster. I'm feeling as though I'm just getting stronger and stronger every day and feeling better and better about my future and confident that I am going to do really well with keeping the weight off. I have learnt discipline and so much about eating healthy and living a healthy lifestyle, there's no excuse to ever go back!!

I'm slowly creeping into being a size 8 on my bottom half. Thats mostly because of my small waist, my legs still have a long way to come!!! but with the hard work I'll keep putting in, I'm crossing my fingers for another few kgs to come off by the end of the year, and then I think my legs may be ready to see the sunlight!

Having my Mum, Step-Dad, brother and Aunty over for dinner tonight. Just keeping it simple and I am doing them honey mustard chicken breasts with roast veges, and I'll have my chicken breast with grilled veges too. Should be a much more relaxed dinner than last nights.

Take care all - CHECK OUT MY TICKER :):)
Kristy xo
 
thanks Kris!I figure the first 5 kg would be easy to take off when I have better eating habits, but the rest would be a struggle! Sorry to hear that you're having problems with the BF's family, it looks like they are so used to their ways and they are likely to expect you to mold into their ways, instead of the other way around. Cate gave excellent advice but from experience (not necessarily MIL types), I know that it's very difficult when the other person is so bull-headed and thinks that they are 100% right! I wish I have half of Cate's courage... :)
 
I don't think the rest will be a struggle to take off... if you're 100% committed, I dont think there should be any reason for it to not come off! Take it from me... I admit that I was becoming quite lazy with things for a little while there.. I was having an extra cracker here and there, or an extra piece of fruit..thinking it would not make a difference. Well, it does! Everything counts. There's no room on cohens to get sloppy unless you do not want results!

I have changed that over the past 2 weeks and have been really really true to myself with cohens... I was just cheating myself! I thought that seeing as I only have 5-8kgs to loose until I'm within goal, that it would start slowing right down...but I proved this week that with patience and sticking to your guns, it doesnt have to slow down! I lost 1.8kgs and that is the biggest reward I could have asked for, for my hard work. It has made me so so determined to get through Christmas and the New Year 100% and guilt free!

You will do great once you're able to commit 100% dietgrrl - I bet you're looking forward to it!!!

Cate's advice is so valuable... it is so lovely to have the support of these forums! To be able to come somewhere that you know you will not be judged but just be given 100% honest advice from people who have been through the same thing. My journey would be very very different without these forums and I am so thankful :)
 
thanks Kris :) and yes, I am looking forward to committing to Cohen's 100%!

migosh, size 8 bottom half! That is my goal size for now! Congratulations!!
 
It is my goal too!! Only a few things in a size 8 fit on the bottom half at the moment. Some trackies and a selected couple of pairs of pants. I still cannot get into small size 10jeans =P I'll probably be a 10 in jeans once at goal :)

Keep your goals in mind always! It's going to be a wonderful year ahead!!!
 
Hey Kristy,

Yay for you so so close to your goal, and i just love reading your diary and how excited you are to get into the 50's :)

I really take my hat off to you for the situation at your BF's family, don't think i would have handled it as nicely as you, i thankfully have not had any situations like that and it is one thing that worries me about next year, not from a food prospective but drinking, my BF plays football and you can imagine what they like when it comes to drinking and we spend most weekends there and with his brother who also enjoys it and when i was on Cohens previously 100% i really took a lot of strain having to say no all the time and ppl just wouldn't understand, very frustrating, but oh well, will cross that bridge when i get there.

Going on leave this week friday for 3 whole weeks, cannot wait really just need to relax.

Hope you are having a great day and again YAYAYAYAYAYAY for the loss!!

xxx
 
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