Cate, I hope everything is ok... I will look forward to hearing from you soon. You should go ahead with the pamper package you sure do deserve it.

Hey Lam.....I'm still waiting for my diet. Hopefully it will come either today or Monday. Message me with directions for another site.

I totally agree about the support in here, I joined and posted a while ago and only one person welcomed me..I find the other forums much more friendlier than in here..

Hey ladies,
There is another site, (Unofficial) 1st Personal Diet Support - excoboard.com. It has a lot of information and other Cohen-ites. I wasn't sure if I could post it here or not. I'm really new to this forum stuff and posting things. But, here goes.
Hope to see you there.

Keepentabs,
I found another link today for those of us in the USA. I will check in with both of these and I'll take a peak at the one you listed. I am very new to forums and don't want to get myself to confused :0 plus I like everyone here.
I got my diet within two days, you'll get yours soon, eat your favorite deserts in the meantime




http://weight-loss.fitness.com/cohen...tml#post225117

Hi fellow cohenites,

For those who are still around, please don't go to the other sites (post in here too) I think we are pretty friendly and supportive in here. I havn't been around much been busy with work (at work and at home..grrr) but I/m back for now ready to offer support, tips, advice and lend an ear.
Well it's been just over 3 months now and 18 kgs down (39 pounds).. people are really starting to notice now and I am getting many compliments..it feels good, definetely makes me want to just keep going. I am really loving this program..I had tried so many other diets in the past but none have worked like this does.. I still have a long way to go but i am focussed and know that I can do this, one day at a time....(aiming to look fab at 40 this August)
Going shopping tomorrow for new clothes, my pants are clown pants now so time for new ones and most of last Winters clothes are way too big now so off to do some major damage to the bank balance..yeee haaaaa!!
You are all doing great, keep it up, this program is soooooo worth it!! and remember if you think of deviating or the voice inside you is telling you to eat that chocolate ...don't do it! You have a lifetime to eat chocolate (in moderation of course) just think cohens food for now, food you crave ain't going anywhere, it will still be there when you have finished.
A great weekend to all of you
TTFN
Annie Lusion

Awww roly poly you must have got us on a quiet day or down day. A few of us hit a snag emotionally a couple of weeks ago. So I'm sorry if it's delayed but a humungous WELCOME and HELLO. I hope you come back, feel welcome and loved. We're here to support you, and allow you to support us. One bbig happy family here xxooxxoo

Way to go Annie on the 18kg down... great effort.

Cate if you're dropping in for a quick read, I hope all is well in your world, and that you're being good to yourself. xxoo

LAM how's things going?

Keepentabs..... enjoy your last meals before the plan arrives. It'll arrive soon enough and away you go.. shrinking with the rest of us.

I ventured over to 'another' site.. seems to be predominantly US, introduced and not once person said hi.. think I'll stay here where I'm loved lol

I haven't done any washing for about a week due to the weather here and rummagedthrough my draws today, pulled out a pair of shorts I was going to put in the 'soon fit me' pile. But thought I'll try them on. Low and behold they not only fitted me they were slightly lose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, I only tried them on about 8 weeks ago and I couldn't even get them to meet in the middle let alone do up the button, the zip and have them a tad bagg!!!! I was amazed.

I have renewed inspiration now.. .from myself. The scales have barely moved, I lost my measurements but obviously I'm still shrinking!

Over the moon here!

Annie and IChooseLife, I'm so envious about the clothes falling off! I can't wait until I'm in that boat. Enjoy your shopping-- and all the compliments! I'm sure you're both looking awesome.

Keepentabs, the waiting is so tough, isn't it? While you're waiting, enjoy a big piece of chocolate for the rest of us! Good luck. This plan really is great. You'll be losing in no time at all.

Ezzy... please don't go! I've only been here a few weeks, but I've found everyone to be very friendly and encouraging. Like someone else said, maybe you caught the boards on an off day. So, welcome.... and best of luck!

Babyfatnomore i will not be going staying put this site is great and just wait those clothes will start to get baggy i was like u and thought it would never happen i have just started to get down a size after 9 weeks and 11kg lst and 65cm in measurment so hang in there it will happen.

Annie dont go and bu to many clothes remeber u will still be losing and then they will not fit u i went to our local second hand clothes stores and got a few bargains there to keep me going till i need another size .

wont be on mch this week have to go and stay at work i manage a motel the bosses are off on holidays so i will tryand check in if not everyone have a great week at losing .

Hi everyone I have just tracked down this forum after seeing the other one disappear. I am on Cohen, week 3 for the second time after losing 20 kilos in 2005. Since then I have gradually started gaining weight, especially in the last 6 months and once I got half way back I decided to stop the rot, and begin Cohen again. The first week is always the most difficult, and then after starving the second week and only losing a kilo, I was somewhat challenged. Week 3 has been much better and I feel fine. Not really a lot to lose in relation to others, but after 50, things start slowing down.
Anyone suggest a meal that is delicious? I am already sick of meat and mushrooms, chicken and mushrooms.
Saw somewhere a prawn salad recipe. Anyone got it?

BFNM - your clothes will be falling off you soon... I get confusedwith kilos and pounds.. but I have lost a bout 15kg and only now noticing any changes.. mind you I have another 45kg to go.

Ezzy.. so glad you're staying. Hope you're week is a fab one.

I have so many varying size clothes in my wardrobe I dont' think I will have to shop til I lose another 40kg LOL But then there'll be no stopping me. I just can't wait to shop in those bargain places that sell things for $3 for a gorgeous top! That's my incentive.

Welcome SUEBETH...You'll be at goal before you can blink. My fave recipe at the moment is:

Your vegie allowance for stirfry
Your meat allowance - beef or chicken is best.
Stirfry it all together with some water, then throw in mango slices and mush it up, then add curry powder to taste. I just LOVE my curried mango stirfry. Just delish.

Another recipe I enjoy is Cohens Rissoles.
Mince your meat allowance up.
Add 2 crushed crackers.
Some tomatoe and onion.
Roll in to balls. Then cook as rissoles and serve with either mashed cauliflower so it looks and tastes a bit like potatoes or whatever veg you desire.

Cohens pizza's are great.
2 Crackers.
Handful of vegies on top - I use tomatoe, onion, capsicum, spring onion.
Top with cheese.
Put under grill for a few minutes til cooked.
I sometimes deviate a tad and add a smidgen of bbq sauce to the base. for flavour.

For snacks... I slice up an apple. Sprinkle it with cinnamon and pop in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Let them cool. I call them my Cohens chips lol

There's a thread on here somewhere with various recipes. Worth checking out. There's a divinie ricotta cheesecake recipe too.

Happy shrinking all.

Annie Lusion,
Hello and glad to see you back. Funny you should talk about cravings, today I was really craving a candy bar and popcorn. I didn't cave in but I like your philosophy that they'll be there after Cohen's.

Cate, hope your well. miss you

Suebeth, Welcome, nice to have you.

Everyone, I was so busy today when I finally got home I decided to take a nap. My 10 year old daughter was bored so she cleaned out my car, it looked awesome. I think I might have to take more naps. LOL I hope everyone has a great weekend!Talk to you tomorrow.

Just a quick hello to everyone & a big thank you for all your love & kindness.
I can't imagine leaving this forum as it's very supportive. I have always felt very welcome and at home in here. I'm not feeling very strong at the moment but am on the way to getting better-with lots of help & support!
This mornings little unofficial "peek" at the scales-not recommended to any-one I might add but it's hard not to be compulsive(didn't realise I was )-82.5. Was a size 22 or 24 (2XL U.S?). Now either a 14 or 16 & not there yet!
It's very important to embrace the Cohen's philosophy whole-heartedly.
I will stick to Cohen's until I get to my goal. I will then follow the basic principles & guidelines that Cohen's will give me so that I stay a healthy, happy, slim 54(soon) yr old & I will keep posting in this forum thread & my diary & will continue to share my experiences with whoever wants to know.
Love to all & a very big welcome to all newbies. We're nice when you get to know us! xoCate.

Hi All,
Hope evereryone is having a great weekend, it's Sunday night here so the weekend is nearly over, finishing it off with having to iron my husband's work shirts...grrrr. Going to iron all 5 shirts (grrr again) while I watch the Logies (Aussie's equivalent to the Oscars)
Well I had my big shopping day today, bought two pairs of pants (black and grey) a grey cardigan (baby doll style, very cute) and a really high heeled pair of shoes - they are divine, peep toe, half suede and half patent leather, they buckle around the ankle. I also bought some groovy digital bathroom scales.. will test them out tomorrow morning ( i am a serial daily weigher) I hope I weigh less on them

Ezzy: I know I am going to lose more weight but I really had to buy some pants, Myer had 20% off women's clothing so it worked out cheaper than I thought. Your 11kg loss is awesome..well done!

Cate: Good to see you in here again I remember when you hit the 80's and now your so close to the 70's..good on ya!

ICL: Way to go with the shorts, it's the bestest feeling huh? so motivating!

Lam: Lucky you, what a good girl your daughter is cleaning out your car. Well done on your 8 pounds, that's pretty good considering you only just started..keep it up!

Suebeth: Welcome to you and good luck with Cohens second time around. Check out the Cohen website:
Diet Recipes - Cohen's Lifestyle Clinic
heaps of recipes there, I have used many recipes from there.

Babyfatnomore: You are doing so well, 16 pounds is awesome, before you know it your clothes will be falling off too, people started to notice and I started feeling it in my clothes when I hit the 12 kilo loss mark (26 pound), so you are nearly there.

Have a great Cohen's week to all of you and happy Losing!

TTFN
Annie Lusion

its good to see that u are positive again cate. My son 9yr old son went away for the weekend when he got home tonight he said gee mum u have got skinner i had a pair of trackies on and a stripped fitted top. that made me feel good.