11kg is a really good loss, Nicky Chick. I lost about 8kg in the first four weeks this time around. Depends what weight you started off at last time, but don't compare yourself to then, just plod on now knowing that's 11kg gone forever!

If you are doing all the right things, then just trust your body to get rid of the weight. It will work!

Hi Nicole,

I am about to make you feel a lot better:

Tomorrow is the one month mark for me and I have lost just over 4kg. Whether this is due to the fact I have PCOS and that I only had 11kg to lose - I don't know?!!

I am still happy as I could not lose ANYTHING before starting this program and Cohen's has allowed me progress without being on Metformin. I do know of other people that have had 10-12kg to lose in total and have done so in 5 weeks, however, this is not to be for me and I wasnt expecting so.

I think you should be rapped with your loss and be giving yourself props! Our bodies are ever-changing and there could be various reasons as to why the weight has been slightly more stubborn this time - perhaps you don't have as much to lose this time around?? Do you mind me asking how much weight your wanting to lose in total?

It can be a little disheartening to see other's and their super speedy losses but when you think of 95% of other weight loss plans out there eg. weight watchers, it makes both our losses look pretty good for one month!!

Keep strong and keep in touch.

Hayley.

xx

Hey Hayley and Niyah

Thanks so much for your motivating words.

Last time I started the program at 120kgs and lost 20kgs in the first month, this time I started at 114 and have lost 11kgs. It is annoying but I agree my body must just want to loose it at that rate as I have had no deviations! I have another 34kgs to loose but because I am really tall it isn't as noticable as some. Once I loose another 14 kgs everyone will be saying you dont need to loose any more weight bla bla bla- they even gave me a complex and told me I was vain!! I hate those people they are out to sabbotage us all.

I went to my Dads house on Sunday and he is a HUGE eater. We had a BBQ with far too much food for 8 people and I brought my cohen's food with and made it there. I couldn't eat with them (at 5.30pm) due to the 5 hour wait and they were all SO offended my Dad even said "Your not going to be a D****head are you?"

It is a battle just staying strong to combat the pressure of everyone trying to feed me. I have read Dr Phils book (The Ultimate Weight-loss Solution) and he said that these people are trying to keep you down and stop you from becoming the best you can be as it shows them that you have courage and discipline which they lack so they try to coax you out of what your doing.
I think that, that's a handy thing to remember when your with people as they all seem to feel it's their place to feed you.

Never mind I am staying Super Strong!!! The only thing that is going to mess me up is the Airoplane food, but I have spoken to my consultant about it and she said that I should be okay as long as I keep going once I get to London!

Best wishes to you all for your journey and stay strong- the results are WELL worth it!!

I am off to eat my pizza for lunch ha ha ha (crackers with melted mozzarella, tomato, mushroom and capsicum)! YUM

xxxnicole

I remember when I first did the program Hayley the last 5-10kgs are hell to loose it takes SO LONG!!! Your doing fantastic though and seeming as though you only have 6kgs to loose! WOW!!!!

Hi Nicole. Is this the third time you have done Cohen's? I was gob-smacked to read that you had lost 20kg in the first month on the program another time. I had thought 13kgs was pretty good & your 11kgs this time was great. I had lost 10kgs in my first month when I did the program 2 years ago & was happy with that. I think the more we have to lose then the more we lose first month. It's such a shame about your family not showing you support for what is such a positive thing for you to do. I hope you have a lovely new life in England & that you become slim, healthy & happy. Try to ignore the knockers in this world. You are doing well with the program. Remember to drink lots of water on the plane & steer clear of caffeine & salty foods. Sorry for sounding like a nag there! Cheers Cate.
Hayley- It's great seeing you so positive, happy & supportive, despite your weight-loss for the first month being "only" 4kgs. I admire your attitude. A loss is a loss. I am so grateful I found out about Cohen's. Every kg lost is one I won't see again. I can picture that 36kg of fat & know that it's gone forever. As the Toyota ad goes "Oh, What a feeling!" Cheers, Cate.

Well, I am new to this forum and don't quite really know how to use it yet. I started Cohen's on March 11 at 204lbs(93kilos). It is week 3 and I have found out I am pregnant, and then miscarried a week later. I only deviated two days but have still managed to lose 17 lbs (7.7 kilos). This has been difficult, but eventhough I lost the baby, I am glad to continue on the program and for the first time in my life I feel like I can really do this. I am so glad to get to read all of your comments and see people doing the same as me- it is so encouraging!

clilbz- I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriage. How strong you must be to continue on with the program. It's an excellent decision as it will benefit your health & well-being. The Cohen's program was originally designed to help balance hormones & therefore to help with fertility. Welcome to the forum and I look forward to hearing more from you. Start a new thread if you wish & name it something that we will know is your diary and it will be your own place where you can share your ups & downs.If you're not ready for that yet, stay in here & we will keep an eye out. Cheers, Cate.

Nicole - Both your losses in your first months are amazing - especially given you have PCOS. Its a shame that sometimes our mood depends on what the scale has said that morning - I'm definately guilty of this! I have to admit I am somewhat relieved that you tell me it takes a while to lose the last kilos, its good knowing its not just me. Sometimes I guess I just needsomer reassurance. I guess it will be a long slog for me to lose the 6.5kg I have left but as long as that scale continues downward and not upward, i'm not too worried about the speed. I am a bit surprised that people in your life would almost try to 'sabotage' your journey. This really grinds my gears as my family and friends have been very supportive. I don't doubt for a second that you will get to your goal, but support is very important for a lot of people - and that goes for not just weight loss but anything we strive to acheive in our lives. My advice would be to tell these saboteurs, in no uncertain terms, "My health, wellbeing and happiness should mean more to you then polishing off that plate of food!" The people you surround yourself with should care enough to support your ventures and be happy that you are doing something so positive. Cohen's is not for the faint-hearted and takes a lot of motivation and discipline. It is likely that people who have anything but encouragement to give you could and would not endeavour to do what your doing. Glad that your keeping strong
xx

Cate - Thanks for your kind words. I have good days and not so good days and often wonder what it would be like to see these infamous 1kg losses in a day that so many cohenites speak of. However, I know thats not really logical given I only have (had) 11kg in total to lose. Your exactly right - every loss is just that - a LOSS. Couldn't have put it better myself and congrats on your milestone so far!
xx

Thanks Cate and Hayley for your lovely encouraging words :-) It means a lot to me as most of my family aren't that positive about it! When we get to London I plan to keep going and finish the program with the support of my husband. I cant wait to come back to Australia and say "ha ha ha see I did it"! Hayley you should get a ticker, I know that it is very motivational looking at the progress of where you started and how far you've come (if you want one just click on mine and create a new one).

So wonderful to hear from you all! I have been in touch with Chelle and she is back on the wagon again and will be in here soon

Hope you both are well and taking good care of yourselfs I know my new motto will be to "Show myself more love and compassion" as that's why I have gotten as big as I was!

xxnicole

Hey Nicole,

Glad your feeling positive and proud of yourself! We are always here for support. I can tell you I will probably be having a rant sometime in the future if my 100g losses continue hahaha but I will try and keep my positive headspace.

xx

Hey Hayley

ha ha ha I LOVE your ticker!!! It's SO CUTE and I just love the little chicken oooowww now I want to change mine lol! I think they are realy inspiring- see your nearly half way there! Woo hoo that must be suck a great feeling.

Take care sweetheart and we will chat soon

xxxnicole

Hey all

Just to let you know I have started my own diary :-) Come check it out if you like as this will be my new posting spot

xxxnicole

im starting my cohen diet tomorrow. Havent been this excited in a long while, especialy not for a diet........Is there any tips you could give a beginner?? If you excercise would you lose more weight?? I go jogging every morning though. Keep your fingers crossed.

Hi Dreameyer & welcome to the forum & to Cohen's. My advice is to follow your program 100%, word by word, gram by gram.
Re: the exercise- In our Australian program "The Golden Rules no 8. No excessive exercise. It is preferable that you do not exercise whilst on your Eating Plan. However, you can usually maintain yourcurrent exercise program providing it is not excessive. Do not start a new exercise regime if you are not already doing one. A sign of excessive exercise is hunger."
If you follow the program 100% you should not be hungry, after the first few days so if you are I would put it down to exercise. Just be aware that this may happen. I would recommend just taking it easy for the first week in particular while your body eases into it. Drink plenty of water as they say & make sure you get lots of sleep.
It's nice to see new Cohenites in here. Once again, welcome, cheers, Cate

hi everyone!

i did cohens back in 2006/07 and lost 20kg in 8 months. i didn't get down to my goal weight because i started slacking off after i got disheartened. i started eating a whole lotta junk because i was missing it (ha! it missed me, too). embracing it i put on all the weight i lost, and then some... hitting my super bad weight of 110kg. which i am NOT proud of. instead of embracing summer this year, i lied and told everyone i hated it. because i was too embarrassed to go out in the sun looking how i did. the last straw was going to target and not fitting into size 18 clothes
then at my grandparents tonight they had me in tears. my grandpa said he wants to see me healthy before he dies. which set me off even worse. so my bad week just got worse!!

come monday i start cohen's again. go me. happy easter everyone!

Hi Eleni & welcome to the forum & thank you for sharing some of your story. I won't wish you luck for Monday as it sounds like luck won't come into it. Once you have decided that you want something enough then that is the best start to actually doing it. I'm sorry that you were hurt by your GF's comment but he must love you enough to want to see you grow old & healthy. Good for you deciding to take control of your destiny. I look forward to seeing you achieve your goals. You will find support in here but it is within all of us to take control of our lives, make our own choices & then follow through with our plans. Everyone has their ups & downs but we are all on a similar journey. Cheers for now, Cate.