Hi fellow Cohenites,

Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. My name is Crystal, I'm based in Sydney and I'm in my last year of uni (studying to be a physiotherapist) I've been so inspired by reading everyone else's meanderings with Cohen's that I thought it was time to begin my own diary, and yes as the title says, this will be round 2 for me on Cohen's

I began my first Cohen's journey last year in August, starting weight 97.1kg, and lost 17kg over 2 months before I fell off the wagon (uni, work, etc etc) I felt fantastic at 80kg, with only 15kg til goal (goal is 65-68kg), however unfortunately I have binged and exercised my way up to 95kg (tried the diet + exercise thing, doesn't work for me! Spent 2+ hrs in the gym everyday and still gained! )

Anyway, I will be starting unofficially on my old program tomorrow until I receive my new program. I will be getting my blood test done on saturday so hopefully will be good to go by tuesday/wednesday I will set up my ticker tomorrow, and maybe post starting pics (if I'm feeling game lol)

Have a great Cohen's day everyone!

Yay! Today is day 1, starting weight 95.7kg (ugh!)

So far I've eaten my yoghurt at 8am, and an orange at 10 am...don't feel too hungry so I'll try to space everything out. Got to remember to drink heaps of water!

I'll report back later but so far so good!

Hi Crystal,

Welcome back, as you already know it really does work so good luck second time around and I will look forward to following your progress.

Annie Lusion

Hi Annie

Thank you for your reply and your support, this is my first time writing on a forum so I was very excited to see your input Yes Cohen's is a great program, it is the only thing that works for me, and good to see that it's been working so well for you too, you're nearly halfway there, congrats!!!

I spoke to my consultant on friday and she advised my to wait til I receive my new program on monday before I start, so I've just been rereading the program rules and eating the same foods but in larger portions until monday rolls around, I can't wait to get my new program! Actually if anyone could advise, there are 4 small squares in 1 salada, is it 2 squares=1 crispbread?

Enjoy your weekend!

Hiya Crystal,

Yes, 2 salada squares = 1 crispbread.

I love reading all the diaries, everybody's journeys are so inspiring and motivating, so thanks for adding another on my list to read.

Day 1 starts tomorrow for you so good luck and let us know how the week was, I found week 1 the hardest for me but after that easy as.

Annie Lusion

Well as the title says, yesterday was my first official day on Cohen's, and I'm thrilled because I made it through the day quite easily! (Gotta luv crackers lol, they helped sooo much!)

And I dropped 1.4kg of water yay! So I'm on my way, pleased as punch, and ready for day 2! Will post more later when I have more time...

Way to go Krystal, survived day 1, always the hardest day ! hope the rest of the days get easier and easier

Annie Lusion

Well today is day 5, and it truly hasnt been much of a struggle which surprises me! And yes I'm down 4.2kg so I'm very happy, I can feel the difference already, once the bloated feeling is gone your clothes just fit so much better!

I think I'm getting a cold though which isnt good because I dont know what I can/can't take for it (and my consultant isnt back til tuesday!)

Hey Annie Lusion, thank you for your input into my diary Do you have one that I can visit? I read somewhere you're off on holiday to Auckland, I'm jealous, you'll love it! NZ is such a beautiful place, I went skiing in Queenstown last year and it was fantastic and beautiful, reminded me of Norway! So how long will you be going?

Check out my recipe for Cohen's style spaghetti bolognaise, its sooo lush, I'm hooked on it, and definantly think its a meal I'll continue with after refeed! I find it very filling, helps my pasta cravings, and the zucchini spaghetti even twirls around your fork!

Have a great Cohen's day!

Crystal- I loved the sound of your spag bol. You have a great attitude & I'm sure you will get to goal this time. Good for you getting back on the program! I'll pop in again soon, cheers fellow Cohenite, Cate.

Hi Crystal
The only lozenges that I have been recommended are the Bioglan Sugarfree lozenges. They are Alcohol and sugar free and were recommende by my clinic. Get better soon.
Dizzy

Hi Crystal,

4.2 in 5 days is excellent...yay!!Once your in the cohen zone it really is the easiest and best eating plan ever...
I don't have a diary, much more of a reader than a writer, I love reading everyone's diaries, so many inspirational wonderful people on this forum.
Yes, off to AKL on the 24th Aug for four days. AKL has a very special place in my heart, I met my husband there 6 years ago. He is a Brit but was working in Montreal, Canada at the time and was in AKL for business, I was there on leisure. We both loved it (more so cos we met there) so we thought let's go back, get away from MEL for a few days, visit all the places we went to and take a trip down memory lane. Really looking forward to getting away, we both have been real busy with work so a well deserved break....and it's my BIRTHDAY..yay! I love Birthdays.

I loved your spag bol recipe, I am going to try it tomm night for dinner.
Have a great day and hope you are feeling better.

Dizzy: Look at your ticker...WOW, awesome result. Well done!

TTFN
Annie Lusion

Crystal,
Congratulations of rejoining Cohens. I completed the program last year but my refeed did not go well and I have put back on some of the weight I had lost.

I would like to rejoin myself - could I ask you a question? Does your new plan differ much from the old plan? Do you see the benefit in purchasing the new one?

I don't have a problem with buying a new one as I found Cohens pretty reasonable, but dont want to waste my money on something I could easily adapt myself.

Your weight loss if fantastic in such a short time - Well done!

~Eire~

Welcome to my diary everyone, I hope your all having a great weekend!

I woke up this morning Day 6, and I'm down another 0.5kg (4.7kg total ) yay! Can't wait to take my measurements again on Monday! I like that I can relax these days (with my cold ugh) and am not stuck in the gym for hours and sweating buckets! However I'm think of trying pilates, because it's very low impact, and great for toning! Will try my first session on monday, and keep you posted on whether it stimulates my hunger...

Hi Cate, Thank you for your encouraging words, I can tell at times that they'll be needed! You must be looking fantastic with only 3kgs to go! I have stuck to the plan 110% so far, do you have any tips/tricks for cravings?

Hi Dizzy, Wow 1.6kg to go! You must be thrilled, I can't wait to be there too! So how does it feel being a skinny minny? May I ask how long you have been on Cohen's? Thank you for letting me know about the lozenges, I've just bought some and they're helping alot!

Hi Annie Lusion, just saw ur ticker, yay you're halfway done! And yay for your holiday in Auckland for ur birthday, that'll be the perfect way to spend it with your man (and there's nothing like a relaxing holiday and sentimental memories to have you feeling fabulous!) Let me know how you go with the recipe...I've also found simmering the mince with the tomatoes, garlic, mayo, herbs etc is very tasty too!

Hi Eire, Welcome back to Cohen's, I'm super happy to have rejoined, and so will you! In terms of programs, my new one is completely different in terms of portions etc, and I also have more choices (6 choices for meal 2 instead of 4!) I have no doubt your old program would probly still work, but it wouldn't be accurate for you because your bloodwork has changed since you last had your program created. Cohen's is very powerful in the way it alters your hormones (for eg, On the 4th day of both times I've restarted Cohen's Im always struck by Aunt Flo, which is impossible b/c I'm on the pill and the timing is out... So yes Cohen's is a POWERFUL program!) So yeh it's worth the money to repurchase and you will be back on your way to a SLIM AND SEXY YOU!

Whoops this has ended up a very long post...just one last thing...on my first time round after about 2 months I noticed that ALL of my cellulite was gone (and yes i did start with quite a bit!), it has since returned (and hopefully leaving soon!), has anyone else experienced this awesome side effect???

Thanks everyone for all of your input, your posts keep me motivated and make my day

Signing out,
Crystal

Crystal, My cellulite has disappeared & I had lots of years' worth! My cravings just went on their own, but it did take a couple of weeks. I still had mental cravings occasionally but I just always keep the motto in my head that "nothing tastes as good as slim will feel" & I can only say that if you stick to the program, without any deviations, the cravings vanish. (along with the cellulite, the fat, the thunder thighs etc!) God, I love Cohen's! The comments & encouragement from my forum buddies has made my journey so much easier & if I can help you at all I will. Go Crystal!! Cheers, Cate.

Crystal,
Thanks for the info about the new plan. I think I will treat myself to a new one also.

Look forward to chatting to you!
Happy Losing!

~Eire~