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Well I have been on this forum for a little while now but decided its time for me to actually start my own thread....so here it is.

Well I am 31....well I have a birthday in just over a week. I think that was one of my turning points that made me decide to finally do something serious about my weight issues...I wasn't going to go another year and be this fat. I'm 167cm tall, I weighed 127.7kg and I am a size 20ish. I'm lucky in one way I hide my weight well....classic hour glass shape. But lately the stomach is losing definition...no more excuses for me...time for a change.

I have been a 'big girl with a pretty face' for as long as I can remember. I guess it started in Year 7 at school...the weight gain started. Although when I look back at the photos, I was healthy just felt fat. It was when I started my hairdressing apprenticeship that I really piled on the weight. Standing all day, working long hours, lunch breaks at 3 in the afternoon and the only fresh food was fast food.

Four years ago I lost 20kgs. I felt so good after that even though I was still a size 16, I had my confidence back and then the weight came back plus more. So here I am ready to make a change that will last me for the rest of my life.

I'm sick of feeling out of place with my weight and hearing people saying 'oh but you have such a pretty face, it doesn't matter if you are heavier'. I honestly believe that my weight is one of the main reason's I am single and have been for some time. I'm not getting any younger, I would like to lose this weight for myself, to feel healthy and attractive. If I feel that way about myself then I will attract the same and maybe find myself a nice man. Another factor is if I meet someone and things go well and we want to start a family I don't won't my weight to be a reason why I can't concieve.

I would love to shop in any shop I want and not to buy something just cause it fits ok but because I love it. I shop online for a lot of my jeans etc because I can't find any young trendy clothes in store....apparently us fat girls like big shapeless shirts, elastic waist pants and oh course floral print....NOT!!

So my mum has been telling me for a while about two girls at her work who have lost a lot of weight recently and they were on Cohen's. So it took me a while but I looked into it. Researched the net, came of this forum and got some wonderful encouraging feed back...then I made the phone call.

On the 7th of June 2007 I started Cohens and my new life.

My weight was 127.7kgs (scary...never weighed this much before)

Measurements:

Arm: 37cm
Bust: 139cm
Waist: 115cm
Hips: 129cm
Thigh: 82cm

Total = 502cm

So here I am four weeks into the program. I got on the scales this morning and I have lost 11kg. I'm so thrilled. I have noticed the difference in my face, waist and legs....but the measurements say my bust has decreased too - yay 22E boobs are shrinking...

Well I have written a lot today....so I might come back later.

But just wanted to finally start this thread. Look forward to reading and hearing from all the other Cohenites.

Skinny thoughts to all.
 
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Hi Lukey,

Yay you started a diary, good for you!
Now I can tell you in here just how great you are doing.

Your loss so far is fantastic Lukey, well done!

What date is your birthday ?

Looking forward to reading your diary and following your progress.

TTFN
Annie Lusion
 
Hi Lukey! Good for you! I'm a bit tired tonight but just wanted to say thank you for sharing with us & starting your diary. Talk soon, cheers, Cate
 
Well this is week five and my weightloss has stalled.....no change in 5 days...how can I weigh exactly the same weight to the 100g????

Anyway i am sure I will have a loss soon....maybe a BM might help that. Will have to look into some options.

I forgot to defrost something for dinner...I think I will have prawns...I can muke them a little in the mircrowave before I cook them.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday.
 
Hi Lukey,

Don't be too bummed about the no loss for 5 days, if you are sticking to it 100% then you are definetely losing cm's (measure yourself, it makes you feel better when you see some loss even though it's not on the scales) in regards to the kg's loss I am sure the scales will budge soon and you probaly will have a big loss all of a sudden, it's happened to me a few times and around about the same time too (5 weeks).

Annie Lusion
 
Thanks Annie, I know you are right....I'm sure I'll see some movement on the scale soon. I did my measurements for the first time since I started the other day and was impressed. Its weird were you lose heaps of cm's and some areas, nothing.

I took my before photo tonight....should have done it sooner, but better late than not at all.

Woo hoo tomorrow is Friday!!!!
 
Hey Lukey
Did the scales move?

I hear ya re: the cm's loss, apart from the beginning my thighs have stopped losing, no cm loss in weeks...grrrrr I hate my thighs especially the top part...oh well I am not going to complain because my boobs have shrunk heaps ...yay!!! such a relief not to carry two big fat balloons all day.

Annie Lusion
 
Well the scales finally moved...1.2kg yesterday and back up 200g today. I'm not going to focus on my scales so much, I will get my tape measure out today and see my progress that way.

Has anyone else got a really sore throat and bad cough on the program? I woke up with it today and normally I would get some throat lozengers...like butter menthol...but I guess they have a lot of sugar in them.

I don't want this cold/throat business to progress any further. I have taken some garlic and vitamin c tablets. One good side effect is that I don't feel like eating.

Have a good weekend all.
 
Well for the first time in ages I have lost my love food....thats what the flu will do to you. Dr said that I have bronchitis too....woot woot for me and double whammy its my b'day tomorrow and I will be home all day in my jim jams.

Trying to stick to Cohen's...once or twice I haven't probably eaten enough but everything has no taste at the moment. I was a bit naughty last night, I put a dob of pesto paste into my chicken and asparagus so I could really enjoy it.

Very happy, I have lost 14.1kg....hoping to be 15kg by Thursday as that will mark my 6 weeks....fingers crossed.

Hope everyone is surviving this cold weather.
 
Hey Lukey

Hey Lukey sounds like your having a bit of a tough time at the moment being sick...hope you get better quickly and on your Cohens journey. Your going great guns you've nearly caught up on my weight loss. I have noticed that I either have a loss in weight or cms, which inspires me more. Will keep my fingers crossed for Thurs im sure you will be fine.
Get better soon
Genie
 
Happy Birthday Lukey!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
How are you feeling today? Hope you are able to enjoy it! (My bday is next week and I am making myself a ricotta cheesecake just so I can have something fun to celebrate next week!). I have started to come down with a sore throat etc... but I AM DETERMINED not to get sick! Been taking garlic, zinc, vit C, etc tablets by the handful! Hope you get better soon! I guess one bonus of being sick is that you can lie around at home all day! :)

I am so glad to see that you are keeping a journal (and over in the other one too!) Have you found it useful keeping a journal? I know that I have... keeping track of how I am feeling and whats been happening in my life. Good to see that you have started keeping track of your CM's too!

I really hope that you have a great Birthday and that today (and tomorrow) will bring lots of wonderful blessings your way (as well as the rest of the year!):jump:

Bless ya
Kath
 
Thanks so much for your kind wishes Kath and Annie.

Pretty average day to be honest. No one has visited cause they don't want to get sick....I don't blame them....I feel like an outcast. Although I did have dinner with my family. Mum made me a separate meal and the only naughtiness I had was a couple of cashnuts.

I'm sure I will be well in the next day or so then I can have my life back and be able to fully concentrate shedding this weight for once and for all. I'm so happy with my results so far...just have to keep at.

Now time to read everyone posts so I can stay motivated.

Skinny hugs to all.
 
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