Well, i thought i might take some of the pressure of poor Cate and post some of my rantings on a page where replies are optional. A little about myself....

• I did not complete cohens on my original attempt.
• I am following my program without the support of the clinic.
• My mum and I are doing our cohens together as she has regained some weight after successfully completing her program a few years ago.
• My biggest excuse for failing was that I was alone on my quest.
• My Biggest Goal... A life! A healthy Life!

My Starting Weight 110.8kg (24/08/08)
Current Weight 106.9kg (12/09/08)
Goal Weight 60.0kg

As you can see by my weight loss i had a few hiccups to begin with but am now....

1. 99kg , I havent been under 100kg for a few years this will be a great achievment.
2. Buy a new dress in a smaller size possibly an 18 for a friend's 50th on Oct 25th, at a regular clothes shop....
3. To feel i can go for a swim in a pool or at the beach over the christmas break, and the big bonus in Bathers!!
4. Mum and I to look and feel great for her 50th in Jan
5. To reach goal weight for the new school term and Bridesmaid Dress fittings.
6. Stay in Goal weight range for BF's wedding Sep 09' .

Well my little one has awoken from her nap so i must be off. I have listed my Biggest goals above but there are many little stepping stones. I plan to keep posting updates regularly to help stay focused and on track.


May the Cohens be with you..

Regards,
Chelle

24/08/09 10/09/09

Bust : 129 cm Bust : 126 cm
Midrift: 117 cm Midrift: 107 cm
Waist: 111 cm Waist: 111 cm
Hips: 135 cm Hips: 133.5 cm
Weight: 110.8kg Weight: 106.9kg

Hi Chelle, I was wondering why I was standing up straighter. The weight had lifted off my shoulders! Ha Ha!
Excellent work starting a diary. There are not enough doing that & it's a great thing to do for yourself. It's an excellent motivator! Guess what I had for lunch today(PHO- Particularly hot onions!)Cheers & an x & an o, Cate.

You are a laugh Cate.. i hope there is no permenant damage?

i was so tempted by the Panrty Devils last night, i failed to transform into the Cleaning Monster, the kids were driving me nuts and i didn't do my circiut as it was bucketing down.

I drank my water and constantly reminded myself that I was going away in just 7 days and i really dont want to slow anything down, Even when we are away i am starting to think i may just stick to cohens. it really has made me feel good.
I crave the day i can go into the dress shops and actually fit into something on the rack and get service...

Anyway i better log off for good..
I need breaky and to transform into my secret identity: Cleaning Monster.The house work awaits... also waiting are:

• The children
• The yelling
• The headaches

oh what a fun day i have ahead of me....ARGHH!

Chelle

I feel great 105.6kg,

its not 99kg but i am getting closer by the day... yes iam a scale addict ,, i admit it but i also do the measuring once a week too... so i wont be dishartened when the weight slows.

just a quicky this morning.. i am very pleased that i have resisted the lollies and chips.

Hi Chelle, Choc-mint gum, yum! When on program I always had those 5 sticks of sugar-free gum and have continued to do so. I ate everything I was allowed! Looking back now I think that was a good thing. I still have crackers 3 times a day(my allowance) & the 3 pieces of fruit (still Cohen's fruit). I figure I might as well stick to the basics. Ignore the party lollies my sweet(pun intended). Remember nothing tastes as good as slim feels. It's oh so momentary & so not worth it! It is all about the company and the occasion and will re-inforce that self-esteem that needs re-building. Just think of how good you are going to look in Sept '09 in that brides-maid's dress(insert wolf whistle here!) Thanks for cheering me up in my diary. I needed that! Cheers, Cate.

Hey Chelle,

I was told 1 litre per 30 kilos. So if you were 90 kilos it'd be 3 litres.

Thank you for the info about the water. i seem to be drinking the right amount.

This will be the third time today i have tried to post...

i am posting tonight because my day has not gone as planned and if this was a regular day i probably would have had a bit of a junk binge, I really feel like eating those lollies.. so i logged on to remind myself why, i shouldn't...

Okay i have lost 5.5kgs so far, its a little over 10%.
I was unable to do my circiut this afternoon too so that might be why i have been in a bit of a funk... I have gotten used to my walks.. anyway i better go i can hardley keep my eyes open.. anyway i better go.. good luck to all

lol chelle

Well,
i had a fantastic time away, we arrived at the chalet and after unpacking ran the spa bath... oh what luxury.

I know that i was able to relax and enjoy myself that bit more because i have been on cohens and i had lost 5.5kgs, it made me a smidge more confident.

We did not get to go whale watching as we were told to go to dunsborough (20 mins North/west ) and they were actually still in Augusta (1 hour south).... so no go... but we went to the light house and caving and yes i gave in on my birthday and enjoyed a delicous lunch.. i know all that talk about being strong...well i got my just desserts because, i could not enjoy our beautiful and expensive dinner at the "Caves" in yallingup as i was too full from lunch. i did make it through the entree a small serving of mushroom soup but my steak arrived and i had one small mouthful, that was it, no room, i was ill... However when we arrived back at our chalet, we went into the courtyard and hopped in the jaccuzi, it was lovely and made me feel better.. between the jaccuzi and the spa bath we slept well.

The weather held out for us and only seemed to rain when we were in the car or safley inside something.. The breweries and wineries were mostly worth visiting, and it was very yummy in cowaramup (cow town) lovely soap and lolly shops.... we are going back to the margaret river region in novemeber for the lavender festival at "cape lavender".. beautiful place, it was just down from where we were staying and had some amazing produce.

i have carried on a bit haven't i, apologies to all who have been reading.. And congratulations on making it through this novella you are truly commited...ha ha ha

I have accepted the fact that i will not be under a 100kg this week but will be trying hard for next weigh in ......

re affirming my goals :

1. <LI itxtvisited="1">99kg, I havent been under 100kg for a few years this will be a great achievment.(same sz as Bride) <LI itxtvisited="1">Buy a new dress in a smaller size possibly an 18 for a friend's 50th on Oct 25th, at a regular clothes shop.... <LI itxtvisited="1">Extra goal: November 22nd, grans 80th birthday, to be noticably lighter and thinner then our last contact Aug 08.<LI itxtvisited="1">To feel i can go for a swim in a pool or at the beach over the christmas break, and the big bonus in Bathers!! <LI itxtvisited="1">Mum and I to look and feel great for her 50th in Jan <LI itxtvisited="1">To reach goal weight for the new school term and Bridesmaid Dress fittings.
2. Stay in Goal weight range for BF's wedding Sep 09' .

H 2 0, H 2 0, H20 is the way to go!!!!!

good luck to all .. and may the cohens be with you.....
Chelle

Well you may have noticed i have not changed my weight recently after loosing composure last week i am a little scared to look.
I did wear a skirt out yesterday big big mistake i ran to the supermarket and had the shopping basket in one hand and my knickers and skirt in the other as they kept heading south... So that made me stand a little taller and feel a little better if not a little worried that they may hit the ankles at some point..
I have made a note to keep that big black skirt, it fitted me perfectly once and i think it is one of my largest items of clothing..

I now have my much loved sparkly shoes. I have to spray them first so the glitter doesn't fall off..They still look just as nice and cant wait to try them on... Can you hear my feet groaning with anticipation...?

Well i better finish this posting before the ferals get restless..

1ltr down 3 more to go...
Chelle

Well i finally weighed myself this morning and iam the same as my ticker..Yipee.. so I am officially back on track.....

My official weigh and measure day is wednesday, missed my monthly date so will make sure i do it this coming wednesday for sure.

I feel great my clothes are getting loose even though my sins for last week included the following :
30th birthday cake
1st Birthday Cake
sandwiches
and some lollies

We can see why my weight is only just shifting, i was also a little light on my water for the days i had cheats... But as the clinic says move on dont dwell and continue your program... I must remind myself of the power of NO NO NO , so that is this weeks mantra ..
Any way better go will log on this evening and see if any one has posted..

Wishing you all the strength to continue your cohens journey...

Chelle

Hey, you are back on track and that is all that matters!

Yippee!!!! i can change my ticker.... Been good, oh so good.... my size 20 shorts are now under my knees and are quite loose around hips and waist. i can even do the pocket buttons up with out fear of popping them. I am now sure i will be buying 18's soon ..

Dont know if i can get my circiut done today as it is awfully rainy and fox have pulled my tone up show ba ha ha... Ba ha ha

well i best be off, need to get breaky and Kelista is off to Marching in an hour, so much to do in so little time...thats what i get for sleeping in..... So rare and when i do sleep in its always on the days i realy really needed to get up.

Thanks to everyone for their support ..
chelle

Hi Chelle,
I'm a second time arounder with Cohen's also. I also started out at 110.5 and now below goal weight. You can do it!

I have had so many positives from my weight loss and just love it.

I found just taking each day as it came and working thru it was the best way for me. Pretty soon you will be slipping thru the sizes so fast it'll be an unreal feeling for you and each time you shrink down one size you can't help but feel proud and so much better healthwise.....So hang in there and just remember alot of other people have fought this weight battle and you are not alone in your fight!

You have done such a fantastic job and you will be there before you know it!

Cheers,
Peach'

Thank you capeachee for your post.

Your loss is amazing and motivational.Thank you. I wish you all the best with your new slim figure. I am so happy to hear from you and what a fantastic achievement. I hope you post again.

I am happy to post my weight loss (official weigh day tomorrow) as of this morning my weight was 103.1kg so terribly happy, goal number #1 here i come.....

I managed to misplace my measurements but i do know my biggest loss is 20cm and that is from my midrift..I started on 117cm and last friday i was 97cm... not so much off the bust hips or waist but it is noticable. Off to mums tomorrow for my official measure up and photo shot. will post them tomorrow night..

Rant beware .....ha ha ha
My weekend away involved alot of talking and organising mainly the hens night getaway. I was strict and said NO against all temptation. The Bride2B happened to make this comment "The best way to feel slim is to surround yourself with fatter friends"..
?Things that make you go mmm!

I want to give every one a big hug of thanks... As always may the water be with you
....and a toilet never to far away...

Thanks and Happy Cohens day to all...
Chelle