Okay, where to start? I am serious about doing this, and am going to put 100% into it. I'm not really into writing everything I eat, so it'd probably be better if I just put down anything thats not in the plan - and I am so not going to let that happen. My first day is today and I am feeling incredibly optimistic. I'm doing the Cohens diet and I KNOW that gives good results. In fact, in my experience , it gives the best results, so why wouldn't I want to do it. Wouldn't it be great if we could capture our enthusiam & bottle it for the times we need it.

You're here and that's what counts!

You're gonna do great ... just gotta stick to it, that's all

I wish you the best of luck ... I know you can do it!!!!!

Yes a bottle of enthusiasm is just what I need sometimes...

Welcome - you have made a great start!

Welcome L-Jay I hope you get all the support you need.

I am so enthusiatic at the moment. I feel as if my whole life is making a significant change for the better. I have been sick for a few weeks, and am making a note of this, so next time I can see how my health affects all aspects of my life particularly my outlook.

That’s the best thing about these diaries is we get to look back at what works. Have a good week.

Well, I'm stoked. I was 92.5kg yesterday and am 89.5kg today. Gotta be happy with that. Not expecting anything major for the rest of the week, my main goal is to get through this week giving it 100%. I know Friday and the weekend will be the test for me, so staying postive, focused, oraganized and keeping it simple

Wow! Great job! Take each day one at a time and keep your mind focused on your goals and what you really want from all of this and you'll do great. And if you get a craving drink some water and wait and I bet it'll be gone. Good luck ... I know you can do it

Am happy with how today is going, only haven't drank enough water, usually aim for 3 lts. Only done about 1lt so far. Will probably get some more in if I go and start now. I know that is a big key for me.

Well, i should be in bed catching ZZZ's but am on here instead. i have a headache, and abdominal pain. The headache is likely the result of going back on this diet. The pain I think is an ovarian cyst which plays up mid-cycle and which has not shown up on scans, so I've taken Nurofen out of desperation. Otherwise I'll lay there for the next two hours trying to get to sleep. I managed another litre of water, so that makes it a bit over 2 for today. Am happy with that.

Well I'm down another kilo - 88.5! I love this diet. I did get to sleep last night.
This is day number three for me. Surprisingly I haven't really felt hungry, so that certainly makes things easier.

This is the time of the day when I find it hardest. It 3.00pm. I'm not sure if its just a winter thing, because it gets dark so early, I just hate this time of the day until around 5.00pm when its dark. I had a lie down this afternoon, because I didnt really get a great sleep last night, and when I lay down during the day, especially if I sleep, I want to scoff when I get up. So I'm settling for a cup of coffee. This time tomorrow I will be at work, so that will be a bit easier.

Yesterday was another good day, and today I'm down another kg. Thats 5kg in 3 days. I am suffering with mild headache, and woke up during the night, hungry, but apart from that its all good. Have a long work day today, so am usually stuffed by the end of it. I didnt expect to be down as much as I am, so now I'm on to my next mini goal

Wow that is quick weight loss, keep up the good work and look after yourself!

The headache has gone, and I'm feeling more well than I have for weeks. Hope this keeps up. Slept a bit better last night too. Am still feeling really postive. I know my next mini-goal is just around the corner.