Cohen's Lifestyle Back again........this time to suceed!!!

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wildskyz

wildskyz

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Hello everyone, Im back again. Not sure how many ppl are still around from when I was here 3yrs ago, but I have seen a couple of familiar faces.

Unfortunately, after having lost nearly 34kgs on Cohens, I went overseas and once I returned, I had slipped off the wagon, and just couldnt seem to get back on completely. I swore I would never put this weight back on. What a joke! Not only have I done that, Ive also added a few extra kilos for good measure. What a failure.

People saw me when I was slim and trim, constantly telling me how amazing I was. And now, after not seeing them for some time, I have to face them...looking just splendid at 114kgs. YUK!!!!! The humility. The degradation.

Had an appointment at a surgeons office 2 weeks ago. 2nd opinion on my knee. Worst thing I could have done. The moment he walked in and looked at me, he told me there was nothing wrong with me other than being too fat. He demanded I tell him my weight. He asked me why I wasnt at a gym. He then wrote a letter back to my GP telling her I was too fat, nothing wrong with me at all other than I overeat and need to see a nutritionist. He never once asked me about my history etc.... Didnt ask if the knee was stuffed before I gained the weight..nothing at all. I walked out of there feeling like a piece of crap he scraped off his shoe. I have never been so mortified. I just wanted to die.

So, for the past 2 wks, everytime I thought of that day, I would burst out crying. I was too embaressed to tell my family what he said. But, I finally figured, I could just sit here and feel sorry for myself or do something about it. It is absolutely a fact that I need to lose weight. No arguement there, its just not the initial cause to my situation and he really was an awful man.

So, day 3 of Cohens and feeling inspired.

Hope everyone is having a thin day.

Cheers, Regina
 
Hi Regina, What a pig of a man. How rude & unhelpful! That would have made me turn to a Mars Bar back in the old days. You are doing well turning that around & deciding to go back on the program. It's for you & you only. Put him out of your head. You did it before & you can do it again. Make sure you find a different surgeon if & when you need one. Well done starting a diary. The more you share the lesser your load. We have all been in the same boat & understand everything that you go through. Sending you a big hug & lots of moral support Regina, xoxo Cate.
 
hi Regina,
i can totally identify with you. I used to be a slim 52kg about 5 years back. I was one gym rat then. I had lost tonnes of kilos by those painstaking gym workouts. Well some matters got into the way and I ballooned to a 84 kg. Each time I met my friends and distant relatives they would always tell me how slim I used to be 5 years ago...I'm glad I came across Cohen's. So my goal is to get back to that 52kg. Anyways, that doc was not professional. Totally insensitive. But don't let that affect you. No use in letting an insensitive person affect you. You go girl!
 
Hi Geo

Thanks for your post. I wish you well and all the success in the world.

I have tried so many different diets since doing Cohens as I believed I would never achieve the same results a 2nd time round, due to the strictness. But I guess, we go along our journey and make choices. Expensives ones often. LOL. I was very fortunate first time round on Cohens as I lost almost 34kgs in 16wks. So it was very quick, but the problem is that Im hoping for the same kind of results this time round. I know my body has changed and I have a number of health issues, so there is no telling how I will do. Especially as Im using my old program due to lack of funds. I guess its much better than trying 6 million other diets and yoyoing constantly.

I must say, day 5 and Im feeling quite good. I know it may seem silly, but pre cohens I would have dreadfull indegestion, as I have Linear Gastritis...due to overuse of anti inflamatories, so suffering awful gastric reflux and pain. Was having to take Nexium, for the relief, twice a day. Im down to 1 a day already. Also, most of my weight was/is sitting around under my bust, (upper abdo) and getting out of bed was such a struggle. I kid you not, that has already gone down a little, and getting out of bed seems to be that little bit easier...could I be imagening? LOL Either way, Im feeling inspired more so.

So over Balsamic vinegar. Thats all I seem to use to make my lunches and dinners. Need to be a little more imaginative with my meals.

Anywho, another day, another gram or two down.

Hope you all have a slimming day.

Cheers, Regina
 
Hi Regina, It's not imagination. I feel better instantly when I go back on Cohen's & feel so much more comfortable straight away. Get into that cooking & let your imagination run wild. Only eat good quality food. Spoil yourself. You don't eat much on the program & it's a good time to choose very good produce & change the way you eat forever. Catch up again soon. Cheers, cate
 
Day 8. Feeling pretty good, considering its so cold and everywhere I look, there is FOOD!!! GRRRRRRRR So annoying. I know that passes, but its this time I find it very tempting.

Fingers crossed that my old program will work. My fear is that Im expecting it to work as well as first time, and Im going to be very disappointed. BUT, I keep telling myself that either way, I will be healthier and I will inevitably lose some weight. Until such time that I can afford to purchase a new program, this will have to do, and it will be helping me in every concieveable way. All those late night full packs of TimTams and full blocks of chocolates are gone. Now its early nights and lovely delicious healthy food.

Im drinking 3lts of water a day. So that hasnt been a problem at all. Thought it would, considering how cold its been.

Cant wiat for my body to go into ketosis. Once its in that stage, the fat literally melts off. WOOHOO!!!!!!

I dont seem to be craving sweet stuff, only savory. Thats unusual, I think, considering Im a sweet person through and through. Thought it would would take me much longer to lose those. Another reason to celebrate.

My husbands birthday tomorrow. Family coming over for dinner. First challenge since starting. Im sure I will be fine. Drink lots of water, helps wash away the fat and toxins in my body.

CATE: Youre right about quality food. Im ensuring I buy good quality meats. And vegies from the local green grocer. Trying to keep it simple. I keep telling myself that one day, I will be able to eat the things Im unable to eat at the moment, if I want to...and I remember after Cohens, I really didnt enjoy things I really gorged on pre Cohens.

Cate, I have to say, you are truly a very gifted lady, who just has the most caring and sincere nature I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, even if it is in a forum. I can only imagine the joy and happiness you bring to those around you.

Thank you for all you do on here and for truly caring about each and every one of us.

Thats it from me.

Hope youre all having a slimming day.

Cheers, Regina
 
Regina, That is so sweet. Thank you very much. That has truly made my day! xoxo Cate
 
Day 9. Very light headed today. Super busy day so didnt get to eat lunch until nearly 7hrs after breaky. A little bit of nausea. Hmmmm. Oh well.

My husband bought me 2 kg of fresh tuna and 2kg of fresh snapper. He delivers fresh fish to the market, so he has connections and managed to buy it very cheap. Needless to say, there is enough fish to sink a ship and I think I will look like one by the time I get through it all...if ever. LOL

Cate, you are more than welcome. Meant every word. :eek:) xoxo

Seems very quiet on here lately. Not many ppl making posts on other threads. Other than you Cate.

Husbands birthday today, so having family over. Have cooked their dinner and just waiting for them all to arrive.

Otherwise, nothing new to report. Hope everyone is well.

Take care.

Hope everyone is having a slimming day.

Cheers, Regina
 
BTW, my ticker says I have lost 1 kg. I have no clue how much I have lost. I just put in the wrong number when setting it up, and when I had posted it I realised, and well....I couldnt be bothered to go and adjust it. :eek:D
 
Day 11. Forgot to measure myself Monday, so did it this morning. Have lost 17cm thus far. Not bad if I do say so myself. Dr Cohen truly is a miracle worker when he discovered and created this program.

Not having any issues with hunger really at all.

Off to daughter's clarinet recital tonight. Taking dinner, crackers and fruit with me.

Hope everyone is keeping warm. The wind chill has been freezing here in Melbourne today. Very cold. Good night for snuggling under a blanket in front of a fire and watching a good movie. Oh well, maybe when I get a fireplace that will happen :p

Hope everyone is having a slimming day.

Cheers, Regina
 
Measured myself today. 2 weeks in and I have lost 25.5cm. Very happy. Cant wait for more fat loss. Such an exciting journey. Feeling full after each meal. Telling myself, whenever I think of wanting to eat something "delicious" thats not on Cohen's, that I am not a child, I am responsible for my actions. Where there is an action, there is always a reaction. This is all helping me tremendously.

Hope youre all having a slimming day.

Cheers, Regina.
 
Well done Regina. That's quite a loss & very inspiring. You have a great attitude & should succeed because you have set your mind to do so :D
xo Cate
 
Hey Regina,

Congrats on your loss, you are going to blitz this :)
I wish you nothing but huge losses and a great body and i'm sure you are going to achieve this in no time at all!!

I'm restarting my journey and can't wait to see the kg's falling off and actually to start feeling good about myself againg!!

Take care and keep up the good work!!
 
Just a fleeting stop. Wanting to say hello to all the lovely ppl on here. Hope everyone is well. Been a busy couple of days. Terrible hunger all day. Could have eaten my arm and leg off. Managed to get through it ok.

Angel: Thank you so very much for your kind words of encouragement. I wish you nothing but the best in your journey and know you will succeed, just like the rest of us. (Fingers crossed for me...LOL) Glad to see you too are chosing to give it another final and successful go. WOOHOO for Cohens.

Cate, hope youre keeping well and I see youre looking out for everyone. Lovely to see.

Geo, Keeping me smiling as usual. Way to go girl with your clothes shopping. Cant wait till Im at the stage that I have to buy new clothes when my old ones begin to fall off me.

Love to everyone.

Hope youre all having a slimming day.

Cheers, Regina <3
 
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