Hi Sam, Thank you for making the effort! It is so very difficult getting back on the program. I hope I don't have too much trouble next week. I hope you're happy & enjoying your family. Thanks for the birthday wishes, take care, Cate.

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Lost 36kgs 2007(Cohen's),now maintaining.
"Nothing tastes as good as slim feels".Mmm?No!Not even French Champagne!!

Hi Cate,

I think we were on the program at the same time previously (possibly during one of my attempts to get back on it), but it's great that you are still here. Good luck with getting back on the program after your birthday which must be soon, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY and have a lovley day. i am just getting back on the program too. 1 day done and feeling great. i posted in the other forum so I won't bore you by duplicating the details in here too. anyway just thought I'd pop in and say "hi".

Take care

Beck

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Hi Beck, Thanks for the visit. I'll come over & check your diary in New You in the next few days. It's my birthday today & I must admit I'm suffering a little from over-indulgence last night. I think I'll steer clear of alcohol today. I'm back on the program tomorrow & my system will be grateful.
I bought myself an iPod during the week & it's not compatible with my computer so will take it back tomorrow. I was a bit upset about it. I think I actually need a new computer. I hope I don't have any trouble returning it.
I have all of the family home today so had better get off the computer. Cheers to all, Cate

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Lost 36kgs 2007(Cohen's),now maintaining.
"Nothing tastes as good as slim feels".Mmm?No!Not even French Champagne!!

Happy Birthday Cate

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I am sure you have had a lovely day with lots of laughter, memories, food, drink and cake (of course).

Goodluck on getting back into Cohens mode I hope to join you soon.

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Hi Cate,

Just checking in to see how you're going. Did you get over your post birthday illness? Sorry to hear about your ipod. Hope you can return it without any drama.

Take care

Beck

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Happy Birthday!!!! to my beautiful friend Cate.
I have not logged in since September of 07 and have missed this site very much. I lost around 32lbs. by that time, went to Las Vegas, came home…school started…work…blah blah blah. It was to long to be away and there was no excuse to not take time to write. I would occasionally check the updates but was always in a hurry to get something done or bring my daughter to this or that.
To the usual names... hello again… glad to see you are doing well.
To all those new friends…stay strong and think positive.
I have remained in relatively good shape (no pun intended), my original goal was 133pounds, I went down to 131 so I would have a bit of wiggle room with refeed. I started refeed but never technically finished since it over-lapped my vacation, but I maintained good habits. Over the winter I tend to start drinking more tea and drinking less water so thankfully it is spring and I am starting to increase my water intake again. As of this morning I weighted 136.6. I weigh daily and never let myself get above 138, if I get to the 137 to 138 range then its back to Cohen basics. I am a carb hound and always have to be aware of that. Some days I would like nothing more than to eat several Twinkies but I think of how hard I worked and that is usually enough (but let me tell you a secret, one day I ate 2 for dessert after breakfast, and 2 for dessert after supper…yes 4 in one day…I felt like a slug and who eats dessert after breakfast?). I too find it difficult to go back to 100% Cohen’s but it is sooooo worth it. I have seen some people on the forum struggling to restart, but as the weight quickly comes off you will remember why you started in the first place, because this works when everything else fails. As for anyone unable to buy a new program try the one you already have, that is better that nothing and would probably work just as well.
Anyway, I am rambling… but I think I was destined to stop in so close to Cate’s birthday because she was and still is my biggest inspiration.
Cate, I wish you love and happiness for your birthday.

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Sam Thank you sweetie for your birthday wishes. You're very thoughtful & I really appreciate it. I had a lovely birthday , xo Cate.
Beck- Hi & yes I recovered from my birthday illness(read hangover!) & I was able to return the ipod without any hassle. Thanks for popping in. I appreciate it as it's been a bit lonely in here lately, xo Cate
Lori, Lori, Lori I am so pleased to hear from you! What a treat!! You have not only made my day, you have made my week. I am tickled pink! Chuffed! I think you get my drift. I'll keep in touch. I am so pleased that you made goal & are maintaining. Good for you. It's your turn to inspire me now & you have, xo Cate.
Cut & pasted-
Day 1 was yesterday & I worked. I was starving all day. OMG! I had weighed myself first thing & was appropriately horrified. No BM for 3 days & felt gross. I have 8kgs to lose! I knew a couple of these will come off quickly so didn’t panic.My client decided she didn’t need to go do her personal shopping as she usually does on a Monday. So much for that idea. I didn’t enjoy the day much but it wasn’t too bad. I won’t go into any details as I have decided to just do it for the moment regardless.
Day 2 today. I woke up feeling so much better. Had BM first thing, weighed myself & already down 1.5kg. I’m having crackers & a large glass of water, to help me get through to lunch-time. I’m not weighing my food but am going to stick to the original food in the program. I’m feeling so much better already. I drank my diet-Sprite last night while my LH had a cider. Had yoghurt & peaches for my breakfast. On the original program I always wished I could have yoghurt for breakfast & egg for lunch but couldn’t. I’m going to see what happens if I have it now. To me it’s just the perfect way to eat. I’ll make myself an omelette with tomato, spinach & fresh herbs from my garden. I have lots of spinach & coriander growing everywhere not quite ready & lots of parsley. I love parsley.I’m in my trackies & new runners & am going for a long walk after lunch. It’s quite a nice day here today. I’ve done a fair bit of housework already & have read a book. I’m such a quick reader. I read this one in less than 2 hours. (& it wasn’t a Mills & Boon!)It’s really nice having others type in my diary. I was beginning to despair & give up!I am going to look at new computers at the week-end. I returned the ipod as it’s not compatible & will wait until I buy a new computer. I’ll check out desks & chairs again while I’m at it. My LH wants me to buy a new one.
Had a good Cohen's day today. Had a long walk, wearing my new runners, & took the dogs for a treat for them. They slowed me down too much unfortunately but it was good. I should sleep well tonight. I don't think I have been getting enough sleep the last few weeks & may go back on Phenergan, 10mg to help with that & my allergies. I've been a bit snuffly without it.
We have a big day planned tomorrow as I have a large shed(shipping container) to empty in the next 2 weeks. I have been wanting to get rid of it for about a year & a friend of our OS was wanting to buy one. Snap! It's sold. Now I have to empty it. OMG! I'm going to give most of it to charity. Cheers, Cate.

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Lost 36kgs 2007(Cohen's),now maintaining.
"Nothing tastes as good as slim feels".Mmm?No!Not even French Champagne!!

Wed, 21st May- Day 3. Lost 2kg(6 to go)
Had a very busy day cleaning our shed out, moved lots of furniture, got rid of lots of things. Not having trouble eating a lot less. I feel much better for it. Still not strictly on original program, but so far so good.
Got a call last night from my SIL, asking me to do her shift today. I hesitated but decided I would. It’s more to help her out than anything.
Thurs, 22nd May-Day 4 (weighed the same)
Work was ok. Am taking a decent break each shift to ensure I don’t go crazy. Today was the best out of the 3 shifts I’ve done so far, this time around. It’s not a great job by any means. It was easier to stick to my program, food-wise though.
I’m feeling pretty good & my system is working better. I have added prunes to my diet & I think it’s them that’s doing the trick. Def. non Cohen’s but I’m limiting them & eating them with yoghurt, after a meal with a little other Cohen’s fruit.
I’ll go have a look at the forum now & add some more if there are any posts in my diary, cheers, Cate. (nope)

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Lost 36kgs 2007(Cohen's),now maintaining.
"Nothing tastes as good as slim feels".Mmm?No!Not even French Champagne!!

Well done cate. Great weight loss and so little left to go. I wish that I had had more self control when I finished Cohens last time and had caught my weight gain early too.
Keep up the good work and don't get stressed by your job. Make sure you always take your breaks and remember there are always more jobs out there if necessary.

Take care

Beck

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Hi Beck. It's a funny world. I'm thinking that I have let myself down by gaining 8kgs & you're putting a totally different slant on it! I'm so hard on myself. I wish I wasn't but that's the way it is. I have felt quite miserable today & am having trouble finding any motivation to do anything. If I'm honest I think it's the job. It did it to me last time. Working that one extra day changed my perspective & made me feel negative again.
I wish I had the confidence in myself that others seem to be able to have. I talk myself out of going for other jobs & put myself down.
I have loads of housework to do & don't feel like doing any of it. I must though as I plan on being away most of the week-end. Perhaps I'll spend one day at home over the week-end instead. Hopefully I'll snap out of this lethargy soon.
I might pop back later tonight for a look. Bye for now, cate

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Lost 36kgs 2007(Cohen's),now maintaining.
"Nothing tastes as good as slim feels".Mmm?No!Not even French Champagne!!

Snapped out of it today. Woke up feeling good. Night before last i took a Phenergan(10mg) & I don't think that helps.
I ended up having an active afternoon yesterday & that's also good. I forced myself to get stuck into emptying our shipping container. Still a fair way to go though. I am going back to 8-ball again tomorrow as it will be a short day & I really enjoyed today. I spent half the day walking around Launceston.
I have checked out computers & am getting a quote this week which sounds interesting.
I had better go & have an "early" night as I have an early start tomorrow & I'm tired. Cheers, Cate.
Still only 2kgs down for the week but I'm not 100% so to be expected.

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Lost 36kgs 2007(Cohen's),now maintaining.
"Nothing tastes as good as slim feels".Mmm?No!Not even French Champagne!!

Great to hear you're feeling better today and have some energy back. You need to be confident that you will get any other job you go for. I'm sure anyone would be delighted to have you work for them!! What's the worst they can say anyway? No, we're not giving you the job. You never have to see them again after that if you don't want to. Don't let any job ever make you feel unworthy. My ex used to try to make me feel like that and it is so liberating when you escape it. You realise just how wonderful you are!!
Very exciting to be getting a new computer. It should help make your chatting a little easier, and maybe you should have hung on to that ipod. What is 8 ball? Have fun at it whatever it is.
Take care

Beck

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Beck- 8-ball is pool. My YS is a State champion & has played for Australia, my OS is just getting back into it, after a 6yr break, & has played for the state lots of times. My LH has been the Tassie rep for the Australian masters team, so as you can see ours is an 8-ball family. I just support them. I also love the game but don't play it much.
It's funny what you said about going for jobs. Here in Tassie, if you are rejected, you will probably keep seeing them as it's such a small population. You're right though. I don't know what I'm afraid of really. I'm not exactly brimming with self-confidence. Thanks for your encouragement. I've had a very ordinary Monday after a good week-end. I didn't make good food choices though over the week-end & feel dreadful because of it. Cheers, Cate
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I’m a bit peeved today as I started work at 8.30am this morning & at 9.15 my client lit up a smoke in her living room. She knows I’m allergic & asthmatic & when I said I’ll have to leave if she was going to smoke inside she said she couldn’t give a s…. I said that’s a shame & that I was disappointed that she felt that way & said good-bye. I then told her mother that I would have to leave & why & said I would ring my employer to let them know why. She shrugged her shoulders & didn’t seem to care. Her daughter had asked her apparently what she thought about staying inside to smoke & she had ok'd it. I left & rang the boss but she was out. I left a message for them to ring me back & explained why.
I got a call back soon after to say to put it down as a full days work & that the boss would ring them & have a chat. The boss rang me back to say she had spoken to them & explained that as part of the OH & S requirements we cannot stay in the house if the client smokes inside. She also said that it wasn’t personal & to assume I will be back working on Sunday. I’ll do the same if the same thing happens.
Funny thing is, I didn’t take it personally, which I would normally. Instead of getting upset I took positive action. I still feel out of sorts about it though. It was a little disconcerting. At least I get paid! I went to the supermarket, the library, I've done some housework, typed in here, reading the paper……..I'm still being paid until 4.30. What a strange day.
What I am really peeved about is that I haven’t stopped eating since I got home. I used to do this when stressed!
I have bought Cohen’s food, preparing myself to go back 100%. I must! I will start Wednesday as I’m going to push myself to go bush-walking tomorrow so will be too hard to start then. I feel absolutely disgusted with myself for “comfort eating“(it wasn‘t any comfort!) & disgustingly fat!
Over the week-end I put a kilo back on so am only 1kg down since Monday of last week. I need to commit! 100%! I have a minimum of 7kgs to lose. 7kgs will get me back to my August 2007 weight.
Cheers(?), Cate.

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Lost 36kgs 2007(Cohen's),now maintaining.
"Nothing tastes as good as slim feels".Mmm?No!Not even French Champagne!!

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Hello Everyone,

It seems to have been a tough few days for everyone. So lets look forward to some good days ahead.

Cate, we can all relate to emotional eating, and once off Cohen's it is more difficult to get back into the habit of making good choices. Don't beat yourself up about eating especially since you have been working hard cleaning out the storage container. I have days that I cant stop eating!!

Start fresh on Wednesday, pick all of your favorite cohen foods to make it easier. It was a food filled weekend for me too. So today I didn't have any junk, I bought some great looking oranges and strawberies, and that helped me. I kept busy and planted 20 flower pots and drank lots of water.

Take care

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Lori (start date April 23, 2007)