I have been singing all day!!!! For the last hour I have been trying to up-date my ticker, up-date my signature & I'm now getting very frustrated so.....
I'm 86kg-19kg down, 17 to go!!!!!!!
Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Annie & Lauren. I was so relieved to have survived the week-end relatively unscathed. I just haven't been able to get the grin off my face & about 6 people at work commented on my appearance(in the nicest possible way including " Oh my God Cate, What has happened to you? Wow!!"
I'm singing Happy I think the message is clear! I'm over the half way hurdle. Whoopee. Now back to my bloody ticker/signature & I'll try again.
Tomorrow I will post relatively sanely,xo Cate.

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Lost 36kgs 2007 on Cohen's & am maintaining within my goal-weight range, following Cohen's maintenance guidelines. Getting fitter every day!

Fixed my ticker. Now I had better go & spend some time with my hubby! Whoops!! Did I tell you I was happy?! Cate

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Lost 36kgs 2007 on Cohen's & am maintaining within my goal-weight range, following Cohen's maintenance guidelines. Getting fitter every day!

Hi Cate,

Wow 86 kilos...so happy for you
Halfway there and only 17 to go ..that will come around in no time.
I can't wait to get to my halfway mark (10 to go)
Have a great day

Annie Lusion

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YAY...Congratulations Cate....you must be stoked. I can feel your happiness through the computer....lol..and i'll probably be exactly the same once I hit double figures, and that WILL be by the end of this week...lol. Well done girly!!!

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OMG Cate !!!!!!!!

I am so Happy for you - you have been so steadfast with this programme.

You also showed amazing contol while away for the weekend - so well done there as well.

The rest of the weeks can only get better as you watch the weight melt away.

Sam

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Well done Cate,
You have done so well, it is nice thou to lose more than half..I count mine down now rather than counting up!!.
I'll race you to the finish line ...69 right guee
Bee

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Thanks Girls, I'm in a mad rush. Having been running around all day trying to get ready/ make meals etc & haven't had time to check in. Have to leave in 15 mins for Melb. You're right I can't stop grinning!! Must buy some new pants in the morning. I'm getting desparate.
AM I HAPPY?!!! Love your support, xoxo Cate. Bye........

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Lost 36kgs 2007 on Cohen's & am maintaining within my goal-weight range, following Cohen's maintenance guidelines. Getting fitter every day!

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Started Cohens 17/11/06.Cohens Goal Weight 67kg-70kg

Congrats, Cate.

I'm new here, but reading your journal has been so inspiring. You're my hero!!!

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New start: 6/28/07

Phew, Came back from my whirlwind trip to Melbourne exhausted. Didn't deviate, took my meals (very boring salads) but boy I absorbed those wonderful food smells!
Bought a pair of SIZE 14!! black slacks (can't be-must be 16 with the wrong tag ) & a slinky black top. OMG!! I was in shock afterwards!
Saw Mathew Bourne's Swan Lake. First time I have ever been to the ballet. I'm more a rock concert girl. I enjoyed it as it was very different from your usual tutu, tippy-toes ballet. It was fascinating really. The 2 male lead dancers were fantastic & some of the scenes were brilliant. I don't think I will become a regular ballet goer though. This was a one off.
Annie I do feel like I'm on the home straight now. It will come for you quicker than you think!
Sam Thank you! You are always so supportive!
Bee Would you believe I used to be a competetive runner at High School? I think fate has the most say in this race but hey......let's go!
FatCat-Caroline Thank you & lots of love to you too. Look at you!! Nearly there!! You must feel so good. We're all doing well. Isn't it great!!xoxo
Misty Welcome to my diary & a big welcome to the forum!! Hero??!! OMG- I'm blushing!! This diet is great! It gets better & better as you go & as you get used to it. Even though we have consultants here in Australia & mine I know is always there if I want to talk to her I find I get my answers & my support right here so you can too. The girls are very supportive and are just the best encouragement. We have the same goals, similar problems and are able to help one another. I would love to read your diary if you start one. I never really thought anyone would be interested in my journey & I have been overwhelmed by the response!
Today I feel a little sensitive- my emotions feel a little close to the surface, probably because I'm tired. I'm back at work tomorrow & will post again tomorrow afternoon. Depending on how I feel later today I might quickly check in.
Oh-I nearly forgot. Someone queried my photo I/D & I had to tell him I have lost 19kg since the photo was taken. That felt good! (After I convinced him!)
Lots of love & a big thank you to every-one!!
We should have a smilie for blowing a kiss!! xoxo Cate.
p.s. I am still singing!!

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Lost 36kgs 2007 on Cohen's & am maintaining within my goal-weight range, following Cohen's maintenance guidelines. Getting fitter every day!

Hi Cate
Good to see your still smiling from that great weight loss result on Monday, half way mark now ..maybe time for a halfway mark photo???????????

I'll keep checking

Glad you enjoyed Melbourne and congrats on the size 14...wooo hooo !!

Annie Lusion

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Annie, I hate having my photo taken. I didn't even take a before. Usually I see photos of myself & rip them up. Also Tassie has such a small population & I like to write in this forum without anyone I know being able to recognise that this is me. It gives me more freedom to post how I feel. I will email them to you later if you like.
Not feeling so fragile tonight as had a bit of a lazy day. I think I'll get myself off to bed soon though, xo Cate

Learned a valuable lesson today. Never go 7 hours without eating!! It just happened really. My work break didn't fit & I thought I would eat after work but.... I didn't deviate but it was probably the biggest test! I have 1 fruit portion left for the day & I think I will have to have it soon as I can't stop thinking about food.
I really feel my day goes best when I have eaten yoghurt & mango for breakfast. I think I will stick to that most days. I bought lots of mangoes & have frozen them in 150g lots in zip-lock bags as advised by Joanne(?). Great idea as I am really going to hate it when they are not available here. Mmmm-mangoes!!
I have calmed down from my weigh-in & have returned to sanity (of sorts). Going so long without food has flattened me a bit so will not do that again. Have spoken to them at work & explained that I have to eat meals 5hrs apart & they said to take my breaks when I need to which is great!
That mango/kiwi fruit/honeydew melon combo in the fridge is sending me messages. I think I'll just have to go eat it!!
I will sneak a peak at the scales on Monday (naughty I know)
My darling husband tortured me tonight!! He prepared our rump steaks, weighing mine as he does & then he baked the offcuts in the oven for our little dogs. Now that shouldn't be too tortuous but I had to wait until fairly late to eat & he added soy sauce to the beef & smelt beautiful!! CRUEL!!
He then cooked my lunch to take to work tomorrow so I forgave him instantly. He just loves cooking. I'm very lucky.
That will do for tonight I think. I like to have a look at some other diaries & just a little look about on the forum. Am working over the weekend so will just post briefly. Good night, Cate.

Well today I felt a little lull in the big adrenalin high I have been experiencing since I began this program. I did not deviate but I think I've bored myself!!
I get so wound up & excited about losing weight/size that I am probably driving every-one mad. I will have to try to concentrate on something else.
It's hard when you have to stay focussed & plan not to then obsess.
Mmmmmm. Perhaps I'm tired again. I am starting to fall asleep at about 9.30pm in my chair. I have always been a night owl. What is happening? Hopefully it is the opposite to a growth spurt!!
Work was ok today but my heart is not really in it. I will wait a while before I think about doing anything serious about getting a new job as the diet is enough for now. Can't cope with much multi-tasking I'm afraid. One thing at a time!
Good night any-one who reads this. Please feel free to pop in to my diary & say hi any time you like, xo Cate.

Cate, I know what you mean. There are times that I'm sure I'm boring the pants off everyone about the plan but as you say this is something that we need to be thinking about constantly so it is our focus all the time. . My way of managing is that if people don't ask or comment about my weight loss then I don't mention it and when it does come up, I try to keep it brief, if they want to know more they'll ask, that way I hope it doesn't become too much for them.
There have certainly been nights when I have been so flat and tired that I couldn't be bothered thinking about the next days lunch let alone prepare it so I can be out the door by 7.00am in the morning for work. I have found that I just do it (Nike) and than go to bed, think of the boost of HGH you'll get .
Your body is undergoing some huge changes and processes, give yourself a break(mentally), and listen to it. Sorry to hear work is uninspiring and I agree, the diet is more than enough to contend with at the moment. When you reach goal and have your new power suit and power Cate confidence then go for it. Chin up. You are doing so well.
Lauren

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Started Sept 4th 2006 Completed refeed May 2nd 2007