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I agree with Jude, 4ukids!!!

18 Kilo's is a hell of alot of weight, you have done so well!!! Dont be down in the dumps, its only going to make things harder (Gee i should take some of my own advice).. Keep going, you are FANTASTIC!!! 18Kg's WOW!!! Hope i also get there oneday :)
 
before I was interrupted!!

'Morning all.

Hey Slinks (ee) my sentiments exactly. I was in the process of writing along the same line, I hope you're better at following your own advice than I am. I read mine through and thought who are you kidding "you should be following your own advice". Anyway I edited it - you said it all, thank you.

Gayegel, I also have been hibernating, though I am gearing up to go 100% again. I want to do the refeed but am determined to do a good month or two or three before then. I know you will be sensible (worse luck)

I am not necessarily going to go to the goal weight set by Cohen's. I feel really good where I am at the moment, I am happy as to who I am, I love life, can do almost anything. A couple of things I want to do and that is the reason I want to do a bit more.

Actually I still feel overweight, not fat. I have lost heaps have not been this size for 30+ years but I still "feel" overweight. I don't feel big if that makes sense. I know I am not the biggest person in the room anymore and I know I don't take up as much space as I used to (You know passing between chairs in a cafe and squeezing past people in the corridor and sitting in planes) but I still feel overweight. I am amazed when I see my reflection and I keep asking my daughters if that person is skinner than me so that I can work out what I look like. And all this when I still have 20K to go. I think I may need some counselling!!

Anyway here's what I want to do:

Ride a bike with gears.
Buy a pair of bathers and then think about doing swimming lessons with my GD.
Not crave for chocolate and stop eating bread and peanut butter. (Not an issue before now so obviously something missing in my diet!)
Maybe body surf if there is no-one around 'cause this will never be the body beautiful and who cares.
I was going to say eat Christmas dinner but that's no longer an issue. Last year I sat and ate my chicken and steamed vegies and I look back and who cares it was still a great Christmas.

I am going to have to give this some serious thought as this list is no way long enough. I could do a wish list but those I have no say in - like more grand children and more time to enjoy them.

Hey BAM - what a wonderful day!!
 
4ukids said:
Hi all, I am just popping in to report my 8 week weigh in which is not all that fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I was sure I had misread that 4ukids, not all that fantastic, yu're right, it's not fantastic, it spec-freaking-tacular. :D

I'm a re-starter, and my first go around i lost 22kg in 12 weeks, so you're definitely kicking butt. I hope I can only lose 18kg in my first 2 months, that'll have me well on my way to my goal for my wedding.

I know it's hard not to, but instead of having a number of kilos in your head to try and lose each month, have another goal, like to be able to touch your toes, or do your shoe laces up without having your tummy get in the way, or going for a walk without having shooting pains in your chest.

Christmas is still over 3 months away, and even if you "only" average 6kg each month until then, that'll be an extra 18kg on top of the 18 you've already lost!!!:)

keep up the good work
slinkee
 
Me again

Jude - I just notice that you have passed the 12 month stage... will you have to repay to get your refeed or what happens there... i have a feeling that this is going to be me!!!! :) but that's ok as i am determined to make it...

Well up to today i have 5.1 kg's to go until i can say YAY i have hit the half way point... I now don't have a problem telling people what i weigh my shame it to say hey i was 132kgs before i started... i look at me begining photos and think to myself was i actually that big through high school. I am now fitting into and they are loose all of my old yr 11 12 formal dresses and i am shocked s i am 24yrs old and have been out of school for 6 yrs... i am just actually gob smacked... I can hold my head high to say i was in the 130's then the 120's then followed 110's adn still the 100's but very very soon 90's.....

We have a appointment with our consultant next thursday as they only come to kalgoorlie every cople of months... but are continually on the phone to us... they are beautiful people... i hope to be able to say to her hey i've now lost 30 odd kg's... she wants us to do a family testimonial but i am reluctant as i still feel like the fat on in the family... since i am still 20kg heavier than everyone else doing this program...

But on a brighter note... it is 9 days until hubby and i head on our 4 week holiday to melbourne... If we are around we may be able to catch up for the next meeting... if you will have us that is!!! :)

Anyways must go... still have lots of work to do...

Tam
 
Who let the Jude out?

Tasm82 - Yeh but been in hibernation for the last three months! Nearly half way - well done! You sort of get on the roller coaster and keep bouncing along at this stage so really enjoy the ride and don't try to get off just yet. Make it fun and feel the excitement in the pit of your stomach!! This is a great feeling of achievement and success and is so much fun. We are the lucky people.

You know I really need counselling. I can't believe I am actually enjoying spilling my guts for everyone to read. I hope it passes soon because you are all going to know way too much. Just in case I forget to tell you I sleep on the right side of the bed!!

Any way I already have my refeed. I asked for it after Mitcham closed and Rosemary (Perth) was good enough to listen to my pleas. I have not opened the letter because I am not ready to finish, I just needed to be prepared. I freaked out when Mitcham closed as we had agreed to me having a rest and I was scared stiff the 12 months would come and I would be left high and dry. Lessfatty you will appreciate this. - must be my male chromosome doing its bit. Any way I gained control so I could say when and how I am going to sign off.

I know this is not the way it should be done but for all my reasons it is the best way for me. I have a feeling that not many people understand what it is to loose the equivalent of another person. We are supported physically but there is also a need to support the mind. This is what I think I am doing now and I recognise that this may take almost as long as it did to lose the weight. I know I need to be in the same place both physically and mentally in order to complete the journey.

Jewls, it looks like Sept 1st is it!! How exciting and scary, I am doing a good job of talking myself up.

Tasm82 and HOT it would be great fun to see you at our next coffee break. I think it is the last Saturday in September (Grand Final day) are you still here then?

Please note that the thoughts and sentiments in this post are mine alone and should not be taken as advice nor do I advocate that you do as I do. The plan works so just do it and if I can help then just ask.
 
Grand Final Saturday...

Jude... at this point in time yes we will be there until the end of september getting ready for the drive home... my only problem is My aunt that lives in melb is trying to score us some footy tickets atm... from her doctor friends... so we may be pre booked for that day but i'll let you know.Sounds great though...

You were lucky rosemary gave you your refeed... it would have been such a pain in the arse if you had to pay all over again...

Tam...
 
hello

wow so many posts i am having problems keeping up! Lots of opinions tips and tricks!

Quick update:
I ordered my refeed on tuesday and will pick it up friday afternoon. I start it monday so i would like to prepared! i am very excited but also very scared. There has been some really nasty negative comments which i have had to deal with such as "it is going to be soooooooo hard for you to maintain your weight, i wouldnt be surprised if you put on a few kilos"
SERIOUSLY!
am i being sensitive ? Cohens has tought me so much and lets face it you are never off cohens EVER! its for life havent these people been listening to me!
Anyway i do have a great cheer squad going for me especially my husbands Grandma- she has been a unit of portion control her whole life and always weighs herself twice a week. As soon as 1kg kreeps up she pulls back ner portions for a few days and then once that kilo is gone goes back to sensible but realistic eating. She has weighed the same since she was 25

Anyway i gotta run eat dinner and tidy a little

sorry for the rambling just felt like i needed to put finger to keyboard!;)
 
Hello!!!

Hi All,

Just a short post...
4ukids, 18kg in 2months is great work!!! For me till now I have only lost about 8kg in 2 months and I am happy that i am losing.. dun worry.. as long as you are following the diet strictly you will lost more than you realise... GREAT WORK!!!

Netski, my mum have been asking whether will I be able to lose weight or not.. how much will i lost.. it sort of makes me feel a bit sad sometimes when ppl have this kind of remarks.. but come to think of it, I am taking this challange to lose the weight... I should be happy that I am doing that!!! and my mum will ask the next question " what if you gain back the weight again??" I believe if we dun over eat food that we used to and do a bit of exercise than we should be fine to maintain the weight... Congrats on getting to your ideal weight... I am looking forward to that also!!!
 
hi everyone,
Netski please don't worry about what those nasty people are saying they are all jealousof what you have achieved and how good you look :)
 
Netski

:) I'M HERE, I HAVE JUST BEEN LURKING (AKA LUCEE STYLE)... I HAVEN'T HAD MUCH POSITIVE TO SAY AND HAVE BEEN FEELING SORRY FOR MYSELF BECAUSE IF I HADN'T TURNED INTO A BINGE-EATING MANIAC FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS I WOULD BE FINISHED LIKE YOU! SO MINXY, I HEAR YOU!:p

By the way MINXY... I am currently reading a book on overcoming binge eating, I'll let you know if it is any good.

I WANT THESE NEXT 3 MONTHS TO BE OVER!!!! SORRY EVERYONE, I'LL BE MORE UPBEAT TOMORROW.
 
Hi all, thankyou all so much for your very kind and encouraging words. I can honestly tell you I would be so lost without your support. I do have a problem with my attitude with this diet at the moment in the fact I am expecting far to much of it and myself, I spoke to my consultant today and I can tell she really didnt want to talk to me, just kept trying to get off the phone and I had heaps of questions reguarding things.People who do not have a weight problem will never understand what its like, not to be just overweight but to feel so self concious when going places or doing things(well I do anyway) . I really thought I could chat to her and clear up some questions I had but she really didnt care, and I thought that she would be more willing to give information after doing the progamme herself!!!!!!!!!! Anyway thankyou again and its you people that make me strong..
godbless you all:)
 
Gayegel – Good luck with the golf trip. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you stray a little. You are so close and have come so far I’m sure you’ll enjoy the trip without blowing out too much.

Cherb – Congratulations on making it through day 1. I look forward to hearing of your progress.

Minxy – What a massive achievement so far, I look forward to seeing your progress.

Slinkee – I agree with you 100%. It’s so nice to see I’m not the only one that thinks this way. I do the best I can possibly do and that is probably 97%. If I happen to have one hot chip a week, then I will get over it. It’s when I start eating KFC, McDonalds or pizza that I will worry. Having one small (very small) deviation about once a week is working for me, I hope it stays that way.

4ukids – Don’t be too hard on yourself. You need to have a life. I too have two small kids and appreciate my outings. You may not lose 45kg by December, but just remember you only have 27kg to go and three months to get there, so I am sure you will get close to it. Stay strong.

Jude – Thankyou – everyday you bring a smile to my face while I read your (numerous) postings.

Netski – CONGRATULATIONS – please keep posting. I need your inspiring words. I’m glad you have all those positive people, the negative ones are not worth it.

BAM BAM BAM, I have been missing you, I need to log on at work like you do so we can catch up, instead of me getting on at 10.00pm when everyone is ready for bed.
My weight is still going down. Have you been doing your measurements and if so are they changing? I believe the tape measure (or clothes) are a far better measure than the scales. Is it that time of the month?? I always find I weigh more at that stage.
If other people are noticing that you have lost weight than ignore the scales, they wouldn’t say it if they couldn’t tell.
I have my official 4 week weigh in on Friday and I’m nervous as I always weigh myself in the morning with no clothes on. I hope it’s a good result, regardless, I can see a huge difference. I saw my beautician today who first saw me three weeks ago and she couldn’t believe how much weight I had lost!!! It felt so good, I was like you, a kid in a candy shop, or a Cohenette in a fruit and vege shop!!!
Will try and get MSN working tomorrow

Sorry the post is so long, I get a bit carried away. Thanks for listening. :)
 
PRINCESSOZ!!!

I have been missing you also, you are my "same amount to lose buddy"..

I had my 1 month weigh in last night.. and suprise, surprise.. IM DOWN 7.5KG! Not what i wanted.. but good enough for me :)

I Have my 1 month Blood Test this coming Monday aswell..

I am feeling alot better and people are starting to notice me slightly.. depending on what clothes i wear.. The measurements are also going down.. :)

Ive lost a total of 36cm off my body since ive started, so i think that is ok for 4 weeks... Im unsure... should it be more?????

Anyways, try & get your Msn to work, id love to speak to you when you get a chance!!!
 
Reaching re-feed

hey Netski: You're doing great. dont worry about what people around you are saying. you're the one who know what your body has been thru and you're so much more in control now. Even if you do put on a bit of weight, you KNOW how to get rid of it. Not many people can do that in a healthy way!!!!

I'm just a few gms off from ordering my re-feed too. I've been getting the same kind of comments as you, but I'm beyond caring now; I've lost 11.5kg, which I am very proud of. So, if you're up to it, could you please share your re-feed journey. I'm excited, but a little worrieed about being able to finish all the extra food.

Someone earlier wrote about using substituting one type of food for another on the programme, e.g tempeh for tofu. Is this for real? Where did this list come from?

Sassysaphirre, Fornight...where are you gals? How are you all doing? We still meeting up this Sun right?

have a good day everyone
 
Netski, my mum have been asking whether will I be able to lose weight or not.. how much will i lost.. it sort of makes me feel a bit sad sometimes when ppl have this kind of remarks.. but come to think of it, I am taking this challange to lose the weight... I should be happy that I am doing that!!! and my mum will ask the next question " what if you gain back the weight again??" I believe if we dun over eat food that we used to and do a bit of exercise than we should be fine to maintain the weight... Congrats on getting to your ideal weight... I am looking forward to that also!!![/QUOTE]

Babyegg: You're right to use what people say to spur you on. Use this as a challenge.Anyway, you know you can do it, we're all here for you ok!
 
The things people say...

Hi all,
I don't usually have any gripes to post and I always try and keep my posts positive (my philosophy is that it is always better to be positive :) than negative :( ), but today I just have to have a whinge...please forgive me.
Sometimes the things that other people say really drive me :mad: ! Comments like "But surely once you finish the diet, all the weight will come back again?" and "What if you put it (the weight) all back on again?". Where do people get off being so negative? They must have absolutely no idea what it has taken for us to get to this point. I really feel for you Netski and Jr Mint. It is unfortunate indeed that we must cope and deal with such disheartening comments. :eek:
What is really driving me at the moment though, is comments like "Oh...you don't want to loose any more weight, surely?" and "Your turning into a stick..." and "If you loose anymore weight, you'll disappear". But the best (worst!) one of all - the one that takes the (metaphorically speaking of course!) cake is "My god, if you get any skinnier, you'll be anorexic!". I cannot fathom that people (more than one!!!) have actually said this to me...and one of them would be lucky if she fitted into a ladies size 6! I am probably about 5-6 kg off my goal weight and yes...I will be the first to admit that I am looking pretty damn good - but anorexic!?! :confused: I am sure these people must be crazy!
Perhaps I should start wearing my swimsuit (which I will have to go out and buy as I certainly don't fit into the one I wore last summer :D ) around so that everyone can see that I am most assuredly NOT anorexic!!! ;)
At first these comments didn't bother me too much, I just mostly smile and nod, smile and nod, smile and nod...you get the point! But they seem to coming hard and fast lately and I just feel like enough is enough! There is only so much a girl can take!
I am just grateful that I have a really supportive and understanding family...especially my Mum, who I have (only recently) realised has the same body shape as me (now that I actually have a body shape!). I have always been envious of her as she is a tiny little thing who looks great in whatever she chucks on to wear. Previously when she has complained about putting on weight, I have rolled my eyes and said 'Ohh Pur-leeeeasse', but like me, any extra weight she 'puts on' goes to her thighs - which is where the last of my excess weight seems to be residing, so other people might not see it...especially if you happen to be wearing a long skirt or loose fitting pants.
Phew! I feel so much better after that (the big whinge)! Thanks to all for listening - err - reading! And I promise I will not whinge again! I have my 6 month weigh-in tomorrow, so my next post will most certainly be a happy and positive one!

Oh, speaking of positive...I almost forgot! I wanted to let anyone who is interested know that my consultant has given me the all-clear for PAPRIKA. Yippee! :D I can start using my spice grinder again! :D. By the way...the 'limited amounts only' still applies! :rolleyes: See - my mood is changing already!
 
Just a quick post!

Congrats to all who are losing & sticking to the wagon. Even though your loss might not be up to your expectations, look at it this way, it's better OFF than ON! And those who might slip up sometimes, don't cry over spilt milk, get up, brush yourself off & hop on the wagon again. We're here to support you :)

JR mint, yup, this sun is on! Regardless of how many people show up, i'll still be there. :D

Netski & Less of me, There'll always be mean people in this world, & i think the most you can do is just shrug, smile n walk away. Knowing yourself, your struggle, and your committment is more than enough to KNOW that this weight will keep off and you will still look good 10 years from now. :) I've not experienced it much as i'm on vacation & have been hanging out with my close friends and boyfriend who've shown me immense support. But i'll be starting school next week, so i will have to bump into those 'friends' who are always up to no good. Wish me good lucK! :)

On a happier note, i end my internship tomorrow! woohoo! No more supplying as-good-as-free labour to this company! Whew. I'm a happy girl today. :D
 
less of me said:
Hi all,
"My god, if you get any skinnier, you'll be anorexic!". I cannot fathom that people (more than one!!!) have actually said this to me...and one of them would be lucky if she fitted into a ladies size 6! I am probably about 5-6 kg off my goal weight and yes...I will be the first to admit that I am looking pretty damn good - but anorexic!?!
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Have you meet anyone for the first time, who has said you are anorexic? What about your doctor or medical people? I bet NOT!

These comments come from those who knew you before right? when you were fat ?

Many people take pride in their imagined superiority and they feel somehow threaten by the fact that some "fat loser" has changed. For some being fat is just because of you lack will power and lack the inablity to control yourself; some think that being fat is a sure sign of lower intelligence and gullibility.

So now they meet you again and "clang" you are not fat anymore and you look great. Their mind says "how can this loser be losing weight when I cannot, they dont have any self control or anything" then their mind says "Solution; they have lost all control now and have become anorexic!, I am still superior...time to give them some helpful advice and warning of their failure/fault as she doesnt realize her new anorexic problem yet".


You have upset their fragile egos and they just want to puke over your parade.

Solution 1: Bite back: Ask them if they have been stress at work/home as they are looking a bit older/tired/bloated, "your ankles look bloated these days"

Solution 2: Stoke their egos: "I have always admired your self control when we last ate together and decided to try to do it myself every meal". Probably the best strategy if you have mutual friends and you may talk about you. They cannot say you are anorexic if you say you following their example of self control.
 
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hi everyone , so happy to see everyone losing .we are all different and as long as we get there in the end it doesnt matter how fast or slow it comes off ...JUST AS LONG AS IT DOES!!
I too have been at the mercy of many people who like to rain on my parade but i think jealousy palys a big part in their silly mind games.But one flattering comment erases all the negative ones.
I nearly blew it over the weekend. Promised myself a glass of bubbly if the Eagles won the derby....Is there a god??? they lost and with it my glass of champers was not to be.Glad now (never thought i'd be saying that).
I am up to ten weeks on Saturday and have lost 26 kilos. i am hoping to be at my goal by about November but its anybodies guess. Desparately hoping my big hangy tummy will shrink but i just despair i will be left with a big fold of skin.
I love to read all of your comments everyday it really keeps me in the zone, but i dont post very often. i am in the Busselton clinic in W>A is anyone else?
Well thanks for the ears evryone.
 
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