BabyFatNoMore
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Sounds like a blessed life, Cate. I love your positive attitude.
Cate's Diary
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Annie_Lusion
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Hi Cate,
Just popping in to say hi, glad to hear that everything is going great for you.
I have been in Sydney for a few days with work, it was a testing time for me but I managed ok. Evenings were hard, ate out every night (stuck to cohens meals -steak/ chicken/fish salad) weighed myself this morning and havnt put on (thank god) but havnt lost either ...grrrr oh well sh*t happens !!
Gonna be a good girl now that im back get that little line on the scales moving again.
Size 14...woooo hoooooo...go Cate go!! You are doing so well!
Have a great day
Annie Lusion
Just popping in to say hi, glad to hear that everything is going great for you.
I have been in Sydney for a few days with work, it was a testing time for me but I managed ok. Evenings were hard, ate out every night (stuck to cohens meals -steak/ chicken/fish salad) weighed myself this morning and havnt put on (thank god) but havnt lost either ...grrrr oh well sh*t happens !!
Gonna be a good girl now that im back get that little line on the scales moving again.
Size 14...woooo hoooooo...go Cate go!! You are doing so well!
Have a great day
Annie Lusion
Cate
Long term member
Minny-I'll sing with you when you get to half way. The Minny/Cate duet!
Misty-I try to remain positive. I am a lucky person & I do appreciate what I have.
Annie- I would find it really hard if I had to eat out often or travel with work. One night away is just so much organisation with meals. In Tas it is not easy to order anything that resembles Cohen's & I have found when you ask for salad without dressing or chicken/steak without sauce, it just seems too hard for them! I have put on hold eating out until I have reached goal. It's ok if you can do that but with your work you can't of course. Tough!
I have had an incredibly stressful day today! I am escaping into my diary for moral support. I know that I find it in here. I will not go into it all as I need to just chill out.
It's nothing to do with our relationship but to do with my mother-in-law. She is a real worry! I will not let her rude behaviour affect my fairly good strong relationship with her. I do not give up & will try to help her whether she thinks she needs it or not. SHE DOES!
Changing the subject quickly-
My size 14 pants are a little bit tight when I sit down so will wait a few weeks to wear them again. I am not disappointed as I really didn't think I was a 14 yet. I do know that they will fit me well soon.
Got lots of very nice comments from many people today. Took the M.I.L to the Anzac Day march & caught up with a lot of people that I hadn't seen for ages. My MIL is very encouraging regarding my weight-loss. I do think she is a little bit too image conscious (vain?). Being fat or thin does not equate with bad/good. I am still the same person as I always have been.
She returned a size 12 Country Road suit that I had passed on to her many years ago when I grew out of it. It used to be one of my favourites & I still love it. She thought it would be an extra incentive. I don't need it but it will be nice to be able to wear it again.
Being on this program is all the incentive I need. Of course the support in here is also a wonderful incentive. I might come back later as I feel a bit pooped. xo Cate
Misty-I try to remain positive. I am a lucky person & I do appreciate what I have.
Annie- I would find it really hard if I had to eat out often or travel with work. One night away is just so much organisation with meals. In Tas it is not easy to order anything that resembles Cohen's & I have found when you ask for salad without dressing or chicken/steak without sauce, it just seems too hard for them! I have put on hold eating out until I have reached goal. It's ok if you can do that but with your work you can't of course. Tough!
I have had an incredibly stressful day today! I am escaping into my diary for moral support. I know that I find it in here. I will not go into it all as I need to just chill out.
It's nothing to do with our relationship but to do with my mother-in-law. She is a real worry! I will not let her rude behaviour affect my fairly good strong relationship with her. I do not give up & will try to help her whether she thinks she needs it or not. SHE DOES!
Changing the subject quickly-
My size 14 pants are a little bit tight when I sit down so will wait a few weeks to wear them again. I am not disappointed as I really didn't think I was a 14 yet. I do know that they will fit me well soon.
Got lots of very nice comments from many people today. Took the M.I.L to the Anzac Day march & caught up with a lot of people that I hadn't seen for ages. My MIL is very encouraging regarding my weight-loss. I do think she is a little bit too image conscious (vain?). Being fat or thin does not equate with bad/good. I am still the same person as I always have been.
She returned a size 12 Country Road suit that I had passed on to her many years ago when I grew out of it. It used to be one of my favourites & I still love it. She thought it would be an extra incentive. I don't need it but it will be nice to be able to wear it again.
Being on this program is all the incentive I need. Of course the support in here is also a wonderful incentive. I might come back later as I feel a bit pooped. xo Cate
Cate(hug). Just thought you sounded like you needed one. You are doing so well, physically and mentally.
The size 14's will fit sooner than you think, try them on at least weekly is my advice if not more, I nearly missed out on a pair of shorts that I stashed away cos I forgot they were ther and by the time I could get into them I was nearly unable to wear them. Chin up.
Lauren
The size 14's will fit sooner than you think, try them on at least weekly is my advice if not more, I nearly missed out on a pair of shorts that I stashed away cos I forgot they were ther and by the time I could get into them I was nearly unable to wear them. Chin up.
Lauren
Cate
Long term member
Lauren- Thank you for the hug. You're a good judge-I sure did need it! Not feeling quite so stressed now thank goodness. I will try hard not to let my MIL get to me. She is not used to needing other people & it will take her a while to adjust. Unlike her daughters, who I get on really well with & love, I don't get angry with her so I just keep on keeping on. I help her out even though she is not very appreciative. The more you do for her the more she expects.
I have just heard from a woman who I have known for years but not really known well. We know her husband really well & her kids. Sounds funny I know but..... She has been on Cohen's too. We did not know about the other until a recent chance encounter. We had a good chat last week on the phone & I was able to tell her a lot from reading posts in this forum. She emailed me today to tell me she has ordered her re-feed! She sounded so excited. I am really thrilled for her. She is looking great!
I'm feeling ok now & will post again tomorrow when I know that I will feel much better. Goodnight! xo Cate
I have just heard from a woman who I have known for years but not really known well. We know her husband really well & her kids. Sounds funny I know but..... She has been on Cohen's too. We did not know about the other until a recent chance encounter. We had a good chat last week on the phone & I was able to tell her a lot from reading posts in this forum. She emailed me today to tell me she has ordered her re-feed! She sounded so excited. I am really thrilled for her. She is looking great!
I'm feeling ok now & will post again tomorrow when I know that I will feel much better. Goodnight! xo Cate
fatass
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My Time!
Hey everyone. Hope everyone is having a great day. The time difference is funny -when you look at when people post. It is 2:15pm here now.
Just wanted to drop a note and wish everyone a good losing day!
Cate - I feel for you and understand where you are coming from, except it is my mother. I seem to get along and speek my mind more with my mother-in-law than my mother. Some of the problem is that I work with my family ( I mean my mom, dad and brother) so there is no seperation from work and home. Makes it hard at family functions. Anyway enough complaining from me.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Happy losing!
Kelly
P.S. Hey FatCat how is re-feed going?
Hey everyone. Hope everyone is having a great day. The time difference is funny -when you look at when people post. It is 2:15pm here now.
Just wanted to drop a note and wish everyone a good losing day!
Cate - I feel for you and understand where you are coming from, except it is my mother. I seem to get along and speek my mind more with my mother-in-law than my mother.
Some of the problem is that I work with my family ( I mean my mom, dad and brother) so there is no seperation from work and home. Makes it hard at family functions. Anyway enough complaining from me.Hope everyone is doing well.
Happy losing!
Kelly
P.S. Hey FatCat how is re-feed going?
Cate
Long term member
Hi Kelly! I think you accidentally popped into my diary thinking it was where every-one has a chat. The thread I go to for that is the Sticky: Cohens Lifestyle Support (started by Lessfatty) It's a bit quiet in there at the moment for some reason. I usually look in there before I type in my diary notes each day. I am enjoying people coming into my diary & posting comments. It really is very encouraging. It is also a really good way of venting & getting out your feelings. If you decide to start a thread & post your own diary I would love to come & read it. I'm always surprised that so many others read my diary!
You know I actually get on really well with my MIL & care for her a lot. She has a lot of adjustments to make & hasn't yet. Hopefully she will. I will continue to do what I do even if she's rude to me. I will tell her what I think. She respects the fact that I do say what I think and follow through with what I say I am going to do. I think the fact that she is not my mother helps us to get along so well. I can achieve more than the family can! Plus I don't get angry with her any more.
Today I'm over it & feel pretty damned good actually. I might come back later & post as my husband has just arrived home from work & I will go get him a glass of wine & open a can of diet sprite! Cheers to any-one who's about! Cate
You know I actually get on really well with my MIL & care for her a lot. She has a lot of adjustments to make & hasn't yet. Hopefully she will. I will continue to do what I do even if she's rude to me. I will tell her what I think. She respects the fact that I do say what I think and follow through with what I say I am going to do. I think the fact that she is not my mother helps us to get along so well. I can achieve more than the family can! Plus I don't get angry with her any more.
Today I'm over it & feel pretty damned good actually. I might come back later & post as my husband has just arrived home from work & I will go get him a glass of wine & open a can of diet sprite! Cheers to any-one who's about! Cate
BabyFatNoMore
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Family dynamics are so tricky, aren't they? Who, besides family, can inspire anger and love all at the same time?! Sounds like her rudeness is nothing personal, though... people are different. It's great that you have such a strong relationship with her. My MIL lives thousands of miles away... and she doesn't speak English! Wanna trade?
Cate
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Misty, You might just change your mind if we actually did swap. I didn't say she was easy to get on with! In fact she's very, very difficult to get on with. What nationality is your MIL? Where I live there are very few migrants & I lived in Melbourne, which is a large city in Australia (not by US standards!) & I miss the multi-culturalism of the city. I don't miss much else though.
It would probably be a good thing to try to cross the language barrier if at all possible. I would love to learn to speak Italian for example and learned a lot of laughable Vietnamese last year as we were going there for a holiday. It is amazing how people respond to your amusing, but well-meaning attempts to speak their language. It's a trying to meet half way thing I think.
I just thought I would stick my head in and have a quick look in the forum but I should be doing some house-work-dishes etc. I need to download lots of updates & where we live we can only get dial-up internet!! Downloads take forever & I thought when I got up this morning that my biggest download would have been completed but NO I have to start again!!
I'll be back later today after work.
A big hello to every Cohenite out there! Bought some new schmicko scales yesterday which I'll tuck away out of sight of my husband(& myself) so that when I am at re-feed I will be able to keep a better eye on the weight loss or gain (?!) Just like every thing else on the program I like to be prepared.
When I had a peek at the scales last I was 84.5kg. Now that is not weighing myself because, of course, I only do that once a month & then update my ticker. It's just that every now & then I have a little peek!
By the way I am starting to wonder if I have replaced an eating habit (disorder?) with a little addiction to this forum. It really, really helps me to stay on the program. I am not going to use the word diet again. Let me know if I slip up won't you.
I jumped out of bed this morning & cooked my husband a Cohen's omelette (double the quantity of mine + Mozzarella cheese & on home made German-grain toast, with olive oil spread) & served it to him with apple juice & an Italian plunger coffee. He said it was absolutely delicious! His new job is going to be a little bit too sedentary for his liking & lunch is provided, but with no choice & will often not suit him. He is very health conscious, without being excessive and does not like junk food, white bread, soft drink etc. He thinks that he will join me when I get to goal, eating the Cohen's way.
Better go! What was a quick look turned into gabble! See you later, Cate
It would probably be a good thing to try to cross the language barrier if at all possible. I would love to learn to speak Italian for example and learned a lot of laughable Vietnamese last year as we were going there for a holiday. It is amazing how people respond to your amusing, but well-meaning attempts to speak their language. It's a trying to meet half way thing I think.
I just thought I would stick my head in and have a quick look in the forum but I should be doing some house-work-dishes etc. I need to download lots of updates & where we live we can only get dial-up internet!! Downloads take forever & I thought when I got up this morning that my biggest download would have been completed but NO I have to start again!!
I'll be back later today after work.
A big hello to every Cohenite out there! Bought some new schmicko scales yesterday which I'll tuck away out of sight of my husband(& myself) so that when I am at re-feed I will be able to keep a better eye on the weight loss or gain (?!) Just like every thing else on the program I like to be prepared.
When I had a peek at the scales last I was 84.5kg. Now that is not weighing myself because, of course, I only do that once a month & then update my ticker. It's just that every now & then I have a little peek!
By the way I am starting to wonder if I have replaced an eating habit (disorder?) with a little addiction to this forum. It really, really helps me to stay on the program. I am not going to use the word diet again. Let me know if I slip up won't you.
I jumped out of bed this morning & cooked my husband a Cohen's omelette (double the quantity of mine + Mozzarella cheese & on home made German-grain toast, with olive oil spread) & served it to him with apple juice & an Italian plunger coffee. He said it was absolutely delicious! His new job is going to be a little bit too sedentary for his liking & lunch is provided, but with no choice & will often not suit him. He is very health conscious, without being excessive and does not like junk food, white bread, soft drink etc. He thinks that he will join me when I get to goal, eating the Cohen's way.
Better go! What was a quick look turned into gabble! See you later, Cate
BabyFatNoMore
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Hi Cate,
Congrats on your latest *unoffical* weight loss. And it looks like you've been a positive influence on your hubby. I hope to motivate mine, too. He's only a few pounds overweight (still looks great), but his eating habits aren't healthy-lots of sugar, bread, oil, etc. I've only been on this 2 weeks, so there's still time to rub off on him...
My husband is Egyptian and MIL only speaks Arabic. I've picked up enough Arabic through the years to hold a couple minute phone conversation, but that's about it. I understand way more than I speak. It was a real struggle when she came to stay for a few months. That's when hand gestures really came in handy! Such a sweet lady, though... way more loving than my family has ever been.
Oops... I just rattled on and on about myself... sorry!
Have a good one... here's to continued weight loss and even greater happiness!
Congrats on your latest *unoffical* weight loss. And it looks like you've been a positive influence on your hubby. I hope to motivate mine, too. He's only a few pounds overweight (still looks great), but his eating habits aren't healthy-lots of sugar, bread, oil, etc. I've only been on this 2 weeks, so there's still time to rub off on him...
My husband is Egyptian and MIL only speaks Arabic. I've picked up enough Arabic through the years to hold a couple minute phone conversation, but that's about it. I understand way more than I speak. It was a real struggle when she came to stay for a few months. That's when hand gestures really came in handy! Such a sweet lady, though... way more loving than my family has ever been.
Oops... I just rattled on and on about myself... sorry!
Have a good one... here's to continued weight loss and even greater happiness!
Cate
Long term member
Misty-I really wanted to know about your Hubby & MIL. That's why I asked sweetie. I love people in general I think. I'm just a naturally gregarious chatterbox sticky beak! Please don't apologise-I love it! Hope you're nowhere near the tornado! I'll have to catch up on a bit of geography.
I was just listening to a program on ABC National radio (Aust.) where Claudia Roden was interviewed & she was talking about middle eastern food, including Egyptian of course. I had written down her name to remind me to have a look for her new book which I think is called Arabica. I will check it out later.
I have been preparing fruit-cutting up the last of my mango etc. My fridge looks so neat & impressive & organised. Wow. My sons think I'm hilarious.
My hubby is also only about 5 kgs or so more than he should be & I think he is pretty damned cute.
I'm still waiting for this download so thought I would just have another one of those quick peeps. This one is legit though. I got a surprise (nice 1) to see you post Misty. Have a fantastic day! xo from Cate
I was just listening to a program on ABC National radio (Aust.) where Claudia Roden was interviewed & she was talking about middle eastern food, including Egyptian of course. I had written down her name to remind me to have a look for her new book which I think is called Arabica. I will check it out later.
I have been preparing fruit-cutting up the last of my mango etc. My fridge looks so neat & impressive & organised. Wow. My sons think I'm hilarious.
My hubby is also only about 5 kgs or so more than he should be & I think he is pretty damned cute.
I'm still waiting for this download so thought I would just have another one of those quick peeps. This one is legit though. I got a surprise (nice 1) to see you post Misty. Have a fantastic day! xo from Cate
Cate
Long term member
Downloaded everything. Made it to work on time-just! Feeling stuffed so will be back tomorrow. I feel so focussed it's scary. I'm a very stubborn person but this is ridiculous! I also turn into a pumpkin at about 10.30pm. I'm usually a night owl. I do fight it still, but it's silly. I should just go to bed! xoCate
Hi Cate,
Just wanted to say I love your attitude. You are so positive, and a real inspiration to me just starting out.
I was on the diet before and kept my weight off for a long time before picking it all up again whilst pregnant. Going back on the plan is tough, but its easier when you read others journey on it too.
Just wanted to say I love your attitude. You are so positive, and a real inspiration to me just starting out.
I was on the diet before and kept my weight off for a long time before picking it all up again whilst pregnant. Going back on the plan is tough, but its easier when you read others journey on it too.
BabyFatNoMore
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Cate, Middle Eastern food is yummy! I didn't know how to cook at all when we got married, but I got tons of Middle Eastern cookbooks so I could cook hubby's faves. Now I can cook elaborite Arabic meals, but I have trouble w/ basic American cooking... like meatloaves and hamburgers! Crazy, I know...
Good for you organizing the fridge! It's so soul-soothing, seeing everything laid out neatly. At least, I think it is... mine is such a mess right now, it's hard to remember!
Good for you organizing the fridge! It's so soul-soothing, seeing everything laid out neatly. At least, I think it is... mine is such a mess right now, it's hard to remember!
Cate
Long term member
I had typed my usual "little" diary note for the day (huge)& then had 2 lots of visitors & lost the lot so am giving up for the day. We're babysitting our 2 grandkids tonight at their house-no internet access.
Feeling a bit stressed at the moment. There's too much happening & too many other people to worry about!! My 2 boys are not a worry though. They're lovely. It's a long story! I sometimes, very briefly, wish that I was the sort of person who doesn't care about others. Then I am glad that I'm not. I am not worried about deviating though. That will not happen!
Misty-Middle Eastern food is beautiful! Mm Mmm. Later!
Ashy-Tabbouleh has olive oil & burghul (cracked wheat) in it which we Aussie Cohenites aren't allowed. I love it but will wait. I do love parsley though & use it often!
I am relaxing as I type. This is very therapeutic. Had better go, be back tomorrow, xo Cate
Feeling a bit stressed at the moment. There's too much happening & too many other people to worry about!! My 2 boys are not a worry though. They're lovely. It's a long story! I sometimes, very briefly, wish that I was the sort of person who doesn't care about others. Then I am glad that I'm not. I am not worried about deviating though. That will not happen!
Misty-Middle Eastern food is beautiful! Mm Mmm. Later!
Ashy-Tabbouleh has olive oil & burghul (cracked wheat) in it which we Aussie Cohenites aren't allowed. I love it but will wait. I do love parsley though & use it often!
I am relaxing as I type. This is very therapeutic. Had better go, be back tomorrow, xo Cate
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Cate
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What a very strong willed little grand-daughter we have. I wonder where she gets that from? Just a quick look here while my husband has a look at the World Cup Cricket, being played in Barbados. It's washed out so think we'll go to bed. It's 12.30-way past my new Cohen's bed-time! Good night folks, xo
Cate
Long term member
Woke up to rain this morning-not much, but a lovely sound. Had grandparents duties again this morning & thought it would be called off but it wasn't. I just love my grandkids & doing things with them is not a chore, but I would have got out of bed, had breakfast & just crawled right back in again for a few extra hours of sleep.
The problem is I feel just absolutely exhausted. It's mostly mental exhaustion. I want to hibernate!! Be a hermit, not answer the phone, not go to work tomorrow, or the next day. I feel like I could just sit down & cry.
I am going to take myself over to my wonderfully comfortable Lazy Boy recliner, put my feet up & I'll be asleep in about 5 minutes max (with my little dog asleep on my lap). This is a new thing-she always slept curled up next to me on the couch & wouldn't sit on my lap. Now I have a little warm, dog blanket. I might come back after a granny nap! xo Cate
The problem is I feel just absolutely exhausted. It's mostly mental exhaustion. I want to hibernate!! Be a hermit, not answer the phone, not go to work tomorrow, or the next day. I feel like I could just sit down & cry.
I am going to take myself over to my wonderfully comfortable Lazy Boy recliner, put my feet up & I'll be asleep in about 5 minutes max (with my little dog asleep on my lap). This is a new thing-she always slept curled up next to me on the couch & wouldn't sit on my lap. Now I have a little warm, dog blanket. I might come back after a granny nap! xo Cate
Cate
Long term member
Dozed off in the chair for about 15 mins total but feel much better. I think we'll go to bed early tonight-early for us that is. Hopefully I'll wake up tomorrow ready for the world (well work anyway).Today I felt like I have so far to go yet until I'm at my goal weight. I figure still about 12 weeks.
I don't think I can wait much longer to buy some clothes. My old ones make me look fat or make me feel fat. I'm not sure about the first. I am constantly hitching my pants up-not a good look I'm sure!
I have tried op shopping but I don't feel good when I'm in them. I know it's a hangup but I have trouble. It would be so logical to buy opshop clothes to get me by. I have tried to & have bought a few things but I bring them home & wash them before trying them on. So far nothing fits or looks good. Some have been too big, some way too small, but most just don't suit me!!
I have a feeling it's a false economy for me as I'll just end up giving them back!
I will go shopping this week & have a look at Millers, Kmart & Target maybe & see what I can find. I just need a casual outfit that I think makes me not look fat anymore. It will give me a boost & it's probably time.
My husbands clothes fit me now but he didn't like it much when I wore one of his shirts the other day. The sleeves were way too long & the buttons were on the wrong side but when I rolled up the sleeves it looked ok. The colour really suited me too. I guess if I wear his clothes it might work that people will then think he was wearing mine! (???)
Winter has arrived & I often get a bit flat in winter. It gets late so early! Hopefully I only feel flat because I'm just tired.
Will go & have a read of the general forum posts & check back in here before saying goodnight. Cate
I don't think I can wait much longer to buy some clothes. My old ones make me look fat or make me feel fat. I'm not sure about the first. I am constantly hitching my pants up-not a good look I'm sure!
I have tried op shopping but I don't feel good when I'm in them. I know it's a hangup but I have trouble. It would be so logical to buy opshop clothes to get me by. I have tried to & have bought a few things but I bring them home & wash them before trying them on. So far nothing fits or looks good. Some have been too big, some way too small, but most just don't suit me!!
I have a feeling it's a false economy for me as I'll just end up giving them back!
I will go shopping this week & have a look at Millers, Kmart & Target maybe & see what I can find. I just need a casual outfit that I think makes me not look fat anymore. It will give me a boost & it's probably time.
My husbands clothes fit me now but he didn't like it much when I wore one of his shirts the other day. The sleeves were way too long & the buttons were on the wrong side but when I rolled up the sleeves it looked ok. The colour really suited me too. I guess if I wear his clothes it might work that people will then think he was wearing mine! (???)
Winter has arrived & I often get a bit flat in winter. It gets late so early! Hopefully I only feel flat because I'm just tired.
Will go & have a read of the general forum posts & check back in here before saying goodnight. Cate
BabyFatNoMore
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Hi Cate, sounds like you could go for some retail therapy! I know you've had problems shopping in the past, but seeing yourself looking sleek and (almost) skinny in a new outfit just might get you over this slump. It has to be an amazing feeling, seeing your old clothes hanging on you! Savor that. You've done such an amazing job and you are an inspiration to all of us newbies.