Cohens Lifestyle Support - New - Page 176

ladydenning · #**2626** (**permalink**) January 18th, 2008, 01:37 AM

Thanks Tasha

Well, I've decided to get back on it!!
Will be logging on just to post my weight change. I seem to work better with a visual aid as I see my ticker moving

Well, here goes....

Fat Suit Going! · #**2627** (**permalink**) January 18th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Hi all,
Im glad to see there are a number of us attacking the weight issue for the new year! I lost 17kg last year from July to October but then put it all back on in 6 weeks! But I know it can be done agaain and Im not going to settle being fat for the rest of my life!
Im going to use my old program with the addition of self hypnosis which is addressing my eating behaviours and comfort eating, something which Cohens, or most diets dont address. I believe i will only be truely successful if i takle the real problem, the weight is a symptom. Good luck everybody. Look forward to hearing your progress!

sal2125 · #**2628** (**permalink**) January 20th, 2008, 03:43 AM

Hi everyone

I am a first timer on this cohens journey. My mum found it in a booklet and asked me to look it up for both of us.

Went to the info session last week with mum but found out she could not do it due to a heart attack 6 yrs ago. I was so looking 4ward to her support doing it together.

I tried to start a thread for a support group in a parenting forum, but didn't get many replys, then found the site via a google search and i am so pleased as i really want the support and motivation from others dealing with the same issues to help keep me on track.

I certainly need all the help i can get as i am currently 118.7kg and and to get down to 60kg.

I have my blood test tomorrow and then just wait for my program and i'll be off and racing.

Nans68 · #**2629** (**permalink**) January 20th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Hi Sal

Welcome to the forum and to the Cohens program. It really does work. I started December 2006 and finished March 2007.....I lost 15kg. I had gained weight after having my 2 children.....I had tried many program's prior but could never stick to them.

But Cohens was different - for me not having to worry about exercising as well as dieting was the key....I could do the cohens program 100% without stressing about fitting exercise in. (that is something that will need to be incorporated in later though) Cohens is a very regimented plan as you will see......to succeed you have to follow all details of it to a "T". It does work I felt the weight falling off me within 2 weeks and my wiast line reducing.....and because you can see the weight coming off it really keeps you motivated to keep losing. Try not to deviate if possible....Cohens is not a social program...when I went out i took all my meals with me. I didn't go to any restuarants...but if I did find myself compromised while out I stuck to lettuce and chicken and always carried my water,crackers and fruit. I became quiet anti-social during the program, but it is a small price to pay when you feel your clothes dropping off you and your self esteem building. For me carrying extra weight not only affects me physically but mentally....and by that mean I lose alot of self confidence and I become depressed and self concious.

I wish you every success Sal.....we are a "very" supportive bunch here so don't feel afraid to vent anything here to us. Why don't you open up a Diary and that way you can record you day to day goings on while on plan......you can open up about anything if you wish even if it's non - Cohen related.

So once again.....welcome and I wish you every success.

Sam

sal2125 · #**2630** (**permalink**) January 20th, 2008, 10:53 PM

Hi Sam

Thanks for your advise, yes the plan is to try to stick to it 100%, because I really want to see the results that I have been reading about and it seems any deviation will slow that down and the quicker the better.

writing in a diary sounds like a good idea, a way to help keep myself focused on my goal.

I am sitting here at the moment enjoying a rum and coke, this will be one of my hardest things giving up the few drinks that I like to have with my husband a few nights a week after a hard day.

Anyway have to go, my daughter is screaming as she is hungry and I am also in the process of getting rid of the dummy. So she is not very happy. Better get in the kitchen and organise dinner so I can then get her in the bath and bed so I can get a break from the constant winging.

Look forward to getting to know all of you in here, talk soon.

TreadingWater · #**2631** (**permalink**) January 21st, 2008, 06:33 PM

**Peeps in**

Ummm Hi everyone, I am new here, I am in the waiting for program stage at the moment. I am a 40 (soon to be 41) year old mum of 3 with only one left at home from NSW. I am a Gym gunkie by necessity not choice LOL

I have PCOS and text book insulin resistance. I started my journey at 105kg 5 years ago and lost 17kg through a 1000cal/day diet and 6hours of exercise a week. Which I still do but have not lost anything for 18months now. However I have maintained the loss LOL.

It's almost a year since my Dad died and I have been feeling it very badly lately. I met up with a friend at the gym whom I haven't seen for 6 months, she has PCOS like me and like me was on a plateau with her weight for around 2
years, but on Wednesday she blew me away, she had lost 30kg since I saw her last. It was amazing, she looked fantastic, no loose skin, her complexion was glowing she looked great. I asked her how she had broken the plateau and she told me she had been following the Cohens Lifestyle program.

At work on thursday I looked them up and saw it was $680 plus $20 for the blood test. I debated with myself all day. I drove to my hair appointment debating with myself and also asking Dad and God for advice on what I should do.

I had my hair done and left the salon, I needed to go to the bathroom and so I ducked into the local pub which is run by a friend of mine to use the bathroom. As i walked out he said "you think this is a public bathroom, you come in and
pee and don't even buy a drink" teasing me as he always had. So I said OK then I will put $5 in your poker machine here then will that make you happy. So I put in my $5 and pushed the 25c a spin button, i had used up all but $1.25 with no
luck when the door opened. I looked up and in walked a man built like my dad wearing the same shirt we buried him in ( a red striped polo shirt ). I panicked and started to cry, thinking I just wanted to leave and go home I hit the 5x button to use up all my money in one push. I got the free spins and when they finished the total in the machine to collect was $700, no more, no less.

So I signed up the next day LOL.. and here I am waiting ....... patiently of course.

Kannadew · #**2632** (**permalink**) January 21st, 2008, 08:19 PM

HEY! TW... I think it was meant to be! Seriously.... God (whoever you believe) was trying to get your attention!!!

I really like your story! That was totally awesome!

You will love this program! It has changed my life!!! I have seen much slower losses than many people but nothing has stopped me and in 9 monmths I have lost over 40kgs and with only 3 deviations! I think thats pretty cool. I will never ever go back to the way I was and the longer it has taken me the longer I have to learn the principles and make better habits.

I look forward to following your journey!! It will be challenging... but if you stick to it and decide early on not to deviate ... you will find that ZONE... that will help you get through anything!!

Blessya
Kannadew

Annie_Lusion · #**2633** (**permalink**) January 22nd, 2008, 01:32 AM

Hey and welcome to all the newies and oldies who have re-started (I am one of those an oldie and restarted) I wish you all the best!

Treading water - love your story! Good Luck with it, it is a greeat program and it really does work, just gotta stick to it 100% and you can't go wrong!

Lady Denning: I think you may have to sort your ticker out.

Will be back on weekend when I have more time, till then 'Happy Cohens days' to you all!

TTFN

Annie Lusion

cate · #**2634** (**permalink**) January 22nd, 2008, 02:23 AM

Treading Water- Love your story & I really am looking forward to following your progress. You will find lots of support in this forum & make some new friends. We share whatever! It's a great support group! Cheers, Cate.

Nans68 · #**2635** (**permalink**) January 23rd, 2008, 01:45 AM

Hi Treading

Welcome....what a twilight zone story. The universe was definitely giving you major hints.
Goodluck with the programme and welcome again to the forum.
Wishing you all the best.

Sam

cate · #**2636** (**permalink**) January 30th, 2008, 11:48 PM

Hi everyone! I just wanted to say that I am loving reading all the stories from our "Newbies." Thank you for sharing them with us & I hope that you get all the support you need from the forum. It's all about helping one another, opening up to ourselves & one another. It's very therapeutic! I love the human connections made through this forum. Cheers & welcome, Cate.

KiwiKismet · #**2637** (**permalink**) January 31st, 2008, 11:59 PM

Hi, i'm new on the cohens diet... tom's the end of my first week. Its going ok however am missing tasty food... usually have alot of sauces in my food so having trouble adjusting to the new taste....

someone told me that using extra virgin olive oil is allowed however the programme says strictly olive oil spray...Is EVOO allowed???

You guys are amazing, hearing and reading all your stories motivate me more! thanks heaps!!!

And threading water, you are amazing!!!! all the best, can't wait to hear how your diet goes....

Also, last question, how do i get the weight lost track bar that some of you guys have at the bottom of your posts?

Thanks

sal2125 · #**2638** (**permalink**) February 1st, 2008, 11:55 AM

Hi KiwiKismet

Yesterday was the end of my first week, and I have lost a total of 4.6kg for the week, I am over the moon :-)

I am missing sauces and also bread pasta and rice. I was such a carb junkie. But after the results I have has in my first week it has so been worth it.

I am finding this forum very supportive and help to keep me motivated. I would love to hear what your goals are on Cohens. I have also found opening my own Diary has help me aswell with being able to report how I am going and getting the support and encouragement from the other member is wonderful.

If you want one of the weight loss bars, just click on one of ours and it will take you to the website where you can create one.

Good luck with it all, sending skinny thoughts your way :-)

cate · #**2639** (**permalink**) February 1st, 2008, 04:12 PM

Hi KiwiKismet, EVOO is not allowed, but a little of the spray is. A good Balsamic vinegar became my flavouring for almost anything that I cooked. I really did pretend it was Soy! It's so versatile. I used to add a little to my stir-fries towards the end of cooking, mix it with my teaspoon of low-fat mayo allowed per day, plus garlic salt, pepper/salt to make a delicious salad dressing. I still do this & love it. Cheers, Cate.

KiwiKismet · #**2640** (**permalink**) February 3rd, 2008, 12:28 AM

Hi Kate & Sal

Thanks heaps for your replies... Its amazing how much it helps just to talk to people who understand what your going through. My husband's been really supportive but its not the same as being the person on the diet.

Spent most of yesterday shopping for food and spices and for a food blender for this diet. It does take quite a bit of preperation eh however i quite enjoy being organised...

Just wanted to share something i had today. I bought a mango yest and cut it into the allowed portions and froze it. This morning I blended it in with my yourgurt (allowance).. was yum!!! was like ice cream, perfect for summer..hehehe...

Sal; 4.6kg in the first week wow!, I lost 3.3kg. The weight lost is a huge motivator and even though i know we;re not supposed to be watching the scale, its just nice to see the results eh. I'm on Cohen's because I've been fighting with my weight for quite a few years. As a teenager I was always average weight, however once i hit my 20's i started gaining weight. In the past few years do to intense dieting periods and periods where i would binge on food, my wieghts yoyo'd over the years and quite badly. I got married last july and since then have put on 15 kg's. I guess the simple fact that i have problems walking to work due to the extra weight and that its affecting my health scared me enough to want to do something more.... How are you finding it, especially with a young child, was the first week exhausting?

Thanks for the recommendation Cate, will deff try Balsamic vinegar, it sounds good...