So I did it today - I made the call.

And far be it for me to hijack the entire board - I've decided to start my own thread. It will be full of things about me. Having said that, it could be very short lived.

Thanks for your support so far, I hope to have a pleasant Cohen's journey with you all.



CD.

You will not regret it CD. It won't be easy but it will be worth it.

Good luck and can't wait to read about your progress.

Irene

Typical. That's all I can say.
Remember that infamous quote from Losing, "Something something something and the rest will something something."
Good luck with it! Good to see you are taking the plunge.
Cath xx

yes!he best decision youve made in taking the step to the new skinny you!

i never thought how well this program could work for me..until i lost 15KG in 8 weeks..thats not even TWO months (well nearly!)
and ive just realised im at the size i was 2 years ago

we are all here for you! whether its for some advice, a rant or just a little chat and encouragement!

GOOD LUCK!!!


and remember...HAPPY losing!! xx

Hee hee - I have to agree with Cath - that's profound!!!

Good on you CD - we are along here with you all the way

It's all going well. A few daily routine changes have had to be made . . but otherwise, it all feels a bit blase.

I just *HOPE* that I can keep up my motivation.

But I can see already that I have to stop sweating the small stuff. I'm not sure if anyone can relate - but, for example, today I had an email from a girlfriend saying that she'll be in Melbourne on February 23rd and we'll have to have a beer. Over a month away.

My heart was in palpatations! What am I going to do? I can't drink beer! I can't possibly meet her. I can't go. I won't do it. Oh no. What will I do?

I have to learn to sit back and enjoy my journey - to stop worrying about things that have only a minute chance of occurring - to take one meal at a time - and to understand that this is going to take time. I think these issues will be my biggest downfall.

A bit of self belief wouldn't go astray either.

And I'm going to start off something I hope to continue during my Cohen's journey in my diary:


TODAY I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: not wearing out the inside leg of my jeans where my thighs rub together.

(That's a lovely image innit?!). I'm sure more than one or two of you can relate!!

Cheers til next time.


CD.

Yep that is something that I used to do all the time... just today it was a lovely day and so I decided to wear shorts (the only pair I have) and guess what? I didn't rub.. well not like I used to... I can't wait to see how good it is going to feel to be able to wear shorts or skirts in summer and not rip my legs apart! Yeha! Here I come..

CD - I know it mightn't help, but what I do when I HAVE to have a drink with someone is have a soda water in a wine glass. I know it doesn't substitute for the real thing (I am really a scotch person) but it helps the mind with thinking you are drinking...

All the best

Allana

Day four. Done.

Better than yesterday regarding the food obsession. AND I had enough energy to do my usual (1.15hr +) walk home after work. AND I've still got energy to study.

I admit I felt a bit lethargic mid afternoon though. Not hungry, certainly tired.

I also had my first ever Sprite Zero. Not bad. I've never been a sweet tooth, but I can see it becoming quite a handy treat.

A girlfriend of mine came over just now to bring me some study snacks. She's incredibly sweet - such a lovely offer. They, however, went straight into the back of the cupboard - chocolates, lollies - everything I would usually reach for.

Sorry, but not this time.

Thanks Fathie and ata for your comments - ata, I will try the soda water in the glass if it gets to that, it's a handy hint - thanks! In a dark room, noone will be any wiser!

I hope everyone else is going well. TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY.

TODAY I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: Throwing away my 'suck 'n' tuck' hosiery!

Cheers till next time.



CD

Congrat's on another day down!

Keep up the good work.

Faithie

Hi Carpe Diem

Welcome to Cohen's & the forum - sorry for being so late in doing so.
Yes I understand completely when I had my first official outing I really wanted to get out of it I didn't want to jepordise my programme at such an early stage. I have had a few more outings since then and I am a bit more relaxed, the people on this forum and my clinic were very helpful so that aided me on my day out.

I must admit I am much happier doing it from home but the times I have gone out with hubby & boys I have taken my meals with me and all worked out well it's when you meet people for lunch or drinks it can become a hassle.

The other positive about this programme though is you will be losing your weight in no time at all so after re-feed we will be more educated to make the right choices when we are out and about anyway so that we don't just fall back into old habits.

Take care & wishing you a happy weigh loss.

Sam

I deviated yesterday.

I wondered how I would feel in this situation. I've given it a lot of thought, actually. If I had deviated during the week, with no pressures on myself whatsoever, and just "couldn't say no" to a chocolate or downing a beer - I would feel downright disappointed in myself and would give myself a good talking to.

However, yesterday was different. I was in a situation where deviation was almost 'necessary'. I know, I know, I'm going to get dozens of replies saying that it's NEVER necessary. But the situation that occurred, and I knew it was coming, was a VERY irregular situation - in fact, some people would go through their lives NEVER being in the situation.

Would people deviate on their wedding day? (No, I didn't get married!). That's a pretty far out example. I'm certainly not trying to justify what I did, nor get anyone else to justify for me.

I'm not one to make excuses. I know what I did. My 'weight loss' is going to go back one week - and weighing up the deviation with the delay - I'm ok with it.

Given that I knew that it was coming up - perhaps I should have started Cohen's today rather than last week? I would have missed out on 8 days of Cohen's value. But I wouldn't have deviated. It's an interesting scenario.

I'm also a bit lost where it comes to people saying 'it's hard to get back on the wagon'. I'm not of the same mind. I'm quite looked forward to my Cohen's breakfast, and I've got a yumbo Cohen's lunch all ready.

Having said all of that, maybe I'm just thinking too hard about it all.

..o0o..

In other news: my clinic hasn't contacted me at all - not even to say hi! I would have thought they would have.

In other further news: I took my weekly measurements this morning, and I've lost 20cms in one week. I'm not sure whether this is good or bad or wo'eva. I put it down to loss of water more so than loss of fat. Interestingly, while my stomach and bust decreased in size, my chest didn't. My thighs are pretty much same same, but no decrease on my calf.

TODAY I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO: fitting into one or two of the VERY cute little tops that I have sitting in my wardrobe. In fact, I've got a great wardrobe - I just DON'T FIT INTO IT. *sigh* (Another reason not to deviate eh?).

Have a good weekend y'all (long weekend for you Australians!).



CD

Cd

Sounds like you are cool in your head - this is your journey and you have to do it however you are comfortable.


One thing about not waiting to start until after the event is that at least you have already been through the first few days.

Have a great long weekend

Hi Cd

I have deviated as well this month (one time) but i did plan and did everything by the book contacted this forum for advice and clinic and they all came back with wonderful advice.

Look it is over and done now and i am like you I was back on the wagon the next day and have not been off it again. I put deviations down to learning experiences after all we are only human and human's learn from their errors(well most of us do).

So we have heard your confessional you can go in peace now.
Sam

Hi all
I had a bad week last week and had decided that the deviation was worth the extra week on the diet but when I confessed to my consultant she reminded me that it will also make it more difficult for Dr Cohen to devise the refeed and that it may make it less likely to suceed over the long term. It certainly gave me a kick in the b...! And if I have to deviate again I will certainly be thinking a bit longer and harder.
Happy shrinking all
Dizzy