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Hi everyone. I'm still doing really well on the re-feed, and you'll be pleased to know I lost another half a kilo this morning, which makes 1kg lost since starting the re-feed. Today I got 50g of carbs (eg potato, pumpkin, popcorn, corn etc. I chose potato).I also went to the hairdresser today to get my new hairdo. I went in and said that I want a total change, and that he was to do whatever he wanted( I have known this hairdresser since I was a teenager, and totally trust him). My hair was really long ( almost to my waist) and it is now about half way down my neck. He also put in a colour and some foils, and my husband can't stop staring at me. He has said that he thinks we should come back a day early from our holiday so we can make his work party and he can show me off to all his mates!
Welcome to all the newcomers. Great to have some more people to chat with. I'll tell you a bit about myself. I started the Cohens on 1st July 2005 weighing 110kg and just fitting into a size 20. I have been overweight most of my life (with bouts of anorexia and bulimia in between). My husband, children and myself went on a holiday to Malaysia in April this year, and although I could only just squeeze myself into the plane seats ( I told myself the seats were too small, not I was too big) I didn't really believe just how big I had become until we received the photos back( I usually try to avoid the camera).When the photos arrived I knew I had to do something about my weight. My niece was starting this new program called Dr Cohens, but I thought trying to eat well and do more exercise was the way for me to go. In 6 weeks I had lost 2kg, my niece had lost 17 kg!!! I copied her program to try for a week to see how I went, but by the second day I knew this was the thing that was going to work for me. I called the clinic and got all the introduction info and had my blood tests done and by the end of that week I had received my own program and started it on the Friday.
I was on the program for 4 months and lost 32kg. I started the re-feed about 9 days ago and have lost another 1kg, making a grand total of 33kg. I am now fitting into a size 12 (in everything) and feel so good I just can't believe it. I feel like this program has really saved my life as I'm sure I was heading for a heart attack or something.
According to Cohens I still need to lose another 17kg, but as we are going on holidays in 1 1/2 weeks I think it is important to complete the re-feed prior to going away. I then plan to have a break over Christmas and if I feel I need to I will go back on the program next year to shake off the last bit of weight. I will be happy if I get to 70 kg (lose another 7kg), but I am really happy now and don't know if I will go back on or not. I'll see what the new year brings.
lmr, a new puppy, how lovely. Yes I had the best time shopping. It's so nice knowing that things are going to fit, and on a couple of occasions I had to send the size 12 back and get a 10!!
myshy, the re-feed is fairly easy, but a little more time consuming. I sit down every morning and write down my meals etc for the day. Things change every day and they say it is best to introduce as much variety as possible during re-feed, so I try to buy my meat every 2nd day or so. I am also finding that my appetite is starting to return, so I am enjoying the food again.
Healthymum, during the re-feed you do have to continue to weigh your food, but after the re-feed they supply you with "life after" guidelines (eg. only have carbs at one meal per day, and never have carbs for breakfats). Just general guidelines. The program is supposed to re-set your metabolism so your body learns to process food properly again.
moni, excellent weigth loss so far. Try not to focus on the total amount of weight you need to lose. Focus on each 10kg loss, and reward yourself when you reach each 10 kg loss. Remember you can do what I am doing and complete the re-feed any time, and as long as you remain within 4kg of the weight you finished the re-feed at, you can use the same program for the rest of your life. The only problem is that if you order your re-feed early you void the rest of your contract. My consultant said to me, however, that if I need any help or anything when I go back on the program next year, to feel free to call them anytime.
Casey, if I was you, I would order the program now, but not start it till after Christmas. I know that if I start a diet and then break it I find it impossible to get back on track. I put my whole life on hold for the time I was on the program, and refused to go anywhere that I couldn't take my own food with me. If you have the program before Christmas and find you want to start straight after Christmas, you have it there and you can start whenever you feel ready. I suppose it all depends on your willpower, and how you think you would go getting back on track if you did break it over Christmas. I know I'm totally useless, so I wouldn't risk it.
Anyway, I have really rambled on today, sorry! Have a great night everyone. Talk to you all soon.:)
 
Hi everyone it sounds like the refeed is going to be worth getting too. Bread and potatoes and pumkin forgotten what they taste like.

He started chemo 2 days ago and has been vomiting really bad but is out of hospital today, because he is on the highest amount and strongest amount of chemo he can only have a go at it twice if it doesn't send him into remission then there is only one more chance, after that I don't know.

But thankyou for the big hug I really need it and I am so gratefull for all your prayers we need all we can get so thankyou again for them.

My diet well it isnt going too bad not really drinking much water don't find the time but my meals are pretty well back on track so thats good, I guess one thing at a time.

Welcome M
 
Sorry about that too tired dont know what happened but wanted to finish by saying welcome to Moni 13kgs in 3 weeks you go girl congratulations you must feel great about yourself.

rjm sounds like a makeover went really well I think short hair with a colour and foils would be a huge change from long hair. I bet a few people wouldn't recognise you now thinner and with a new style. Bet it was all worth it in the end staying on such a strict diet to see the end results.

Will close tomorrow brings a new day with the same diet for me I'm afraid for quite some months yet. Di
 
HI,
Thank you for your warm welcomes.You all sound like you are doing really well. With the re-feeding I was told I am not to do a re-feed until I am with-in 2 kg of my gaol weight which is 65kg I am 130kg now and was 143.5 three weeks ago. My 26's are looking baggy but I am not buying any new clothes until they start falling off.
My 7 year old son asked my if I would like a lollie the other day and I replied with no I'm on a diet. This morning he asked me when was I going to be a skinny mum. I replied with next year.

A little bit about myself: I am 29 mother of 3, Tasman 7, Montanna 6 and Fletcher 16mths.

4 weeks ago my 16mth son choked on a tinny piece of apple and was unconouis and not breathing for 40mins. I wont go into detail, But fletcher was airlifted to westmead childrens Hospital in ICU for 3 days. I was too big to be able to fly with him. This made me and My husband think that we have to do something for our kids.

And I have a lower back injury, so with all this we have desided to make a change to our lifes.

My husband is not on the program but following mine with an extra 30gs on everything. he has lost 14kg in 3 weeks even breaking and eating tim tams the bugger.

anyway hope to talk to you all again soon.

regards


moni
 
Hi everyone. Moni, my consultant said it is better to wait till you are within 2 kg of your goal weight till you order the re-feed, but it's safer to do it early than risk breaking the diet and not doing it at all. See how you go in a few months. Within 6 months you'll be seeing a huge change, especially at the rate you're going!! Very sorry to hear about your little boy. I hope he is ok now. I'm sure it must have been devastating to not be able to go with him, but it was a turning point in your life, and now here comes a new you!!
Missys mum, you sound like you might be feeling a little better. I hope the chemo goes well and he is not feeling sick for too long. Good on you for getting back on track. You're a very strong woman.
I think I talked myself out yesterday as I don't seem to have much to say today. Have a great day everyone. Talk to you soon.:)
 
Hi Moni

That is fine to forward them to my group. What is good about yahoo is that it has the chat program attached.

It must have been hard for you not to beable to go with your son but what a great motivational tool you have. Whenever you feel like breaking, you can just remember that feeling you had that day.

I hope you son is better. It is a scary thing giving toddlers things to chew on.

Missy-mums- my thoughts are with you and your husband through this tough time.

RJM - thanks for answering my question about measuring and great to see that the re-feed is working.

Do you know how long I have searched for a site like this. hence the reason I started my own.

Now abit about myself.
I am 28 years old.
I am a mother of 5. 3 of them are my stepchildren. My children are aged 3 months and 16 months.

I have been overweight for most of my life. But seemed to pile on the weight more so after I was molested at the age of 12. According Dr Cohen's research, he can always pinpoint a time in your life when a trauma happened. That was my starting point to really pile on the weight.

I have tried all diets and after I saw the results my parents have on this program, my husband gave it to me as a birthday present. I am so thankful he did. It has the been the best investment I have ever made.

I started the program on the 7th of October so that makes this week my 6th week. I am wearing clothes that I havent worn for nearly 4 years.

What I want out of this program.. Basically a healthy me but I want to shop at "normal" clothes shops and know that they will fit. I want to beable to buy clothes for my age, not granny clothes. I want to go swimming without a shirt on and not feel embarrassed. I want be able to sit on my husband's lap and snuggle.

I started at 106kgs and now weigh 43.5. Last measurement, I had lost 31.5 cms.


I look forward to getting to know you all.
Kim
 
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Hi Everyone,
Four weeks exactly today. Weight loss 6.5kg, 32cms. I have given up wearing my trademark black clothes. I don't think my youngest has ever seen me not wear black - he was visably shocked this morning when I strolled out of the room in jeans and a t-shirt and kept touching my leg.

A little about me:
36 and mum to 3. I have a 15, 13 and 2 1/2 year old.
Weight gain triggered by birth of 1st child (all my births have been traumatic), and my weight hovered around 87 kg. At that time I was severly depressed and went through surgery to lose my weight. I won't go into that - because at the time it was right for me, but I would never advocate it for anyone else. Weight went down to 57kg. Due to differing events my weight slowly crept up to 67kgs before I gave birth to my 3rd child.
My last son was born at 28 weeks and I believe this triggered my weight gain this time around. I was very stressed and put on 11 kgs whilst breastfeeding. I managed to get down to 73kgs before starting this diet.

I lead a very busy life and would like to feel comfortable with how I look in clothes and as I am about to launch a new business - I would like to feel good when I make my presentations.

One point I would like to make though. For me it isn't about the number on the scales. Being extra thin is as bad as being overweight. (hard to imagine I know!) When I was thin I couldn't find clothes to fit me. I was a size 6 at 57kgs and miserable. Yet funnily enough thats the weight Cohens have set for me. I was far happier at 62kgs when I could fit into a size 8 - 10. I had some curves and looked healthy.
A bit of a rant --sorry-- but I guess what I want to say is that you will know when you have reached your goal weight. It may be that you start wearing jeans, or short sleeve tops, a pair of bathers without the big baggy t-shirt over it.
Joysey - I have cut out all the crisbreads (except for when I have my chicken and sweet chilli) and yes you are right - 1kg loss since then.

Missys Mum - As I was dropping my kids of at school today, I jumped into the church next door and lit a few candles. One of those was for your son-in-law(hugs). If need some advice on family law to deal with your ex, please let me know and we can email privately. I'm not an expert, but worked in the area for quite some time and I would be more than happy to help if I can.

Welcome to the newbies - it's wonderful to have some new faces and I look forward to reading your posts.

Hope everyone is well.

Myshy :)
 
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Hi Myshy

Thank you for introducing yourself to us.

Let me say first, I am with you on the weight thing and so is everyone else that I talk to on the program. they think that the weight that Dr cohen sets is too small for them. I have never ever fitted into a size 10 (except when I was 10 years old and had to wear adult size clothes).

What my mum's consultant said was you will know that you are at your goal weight when you start feeling hungry.

Another thing that my mum's consultant said (she is a registered nurse) is to try and drink about 4 litres of water a day, especially if you have alot of weight to lose. I know it sounds alot but I found that if I drink my glass of water regulary (and my glass measures 300ml) then I get through all the water and it has made a huge difference. Since starting to drink 4 litres a day I have lost 3 kgs (over 3 days). She also said if you slip up and eat something you shouldn't, drink a couple of glasses of water down straight away because it breaks up the toxins in the fat that you just ate and it helps to pass it through your system with out the fat clinging.
 
Hi Everyone,
I had my blood test this afternoon and spoke to a woman who has lost 43 kgs through Cohens. She asked me what my goal weight was and what cohens had set for me. It seems to be a similiar story for quite a lot of people. Cohen's goal weight and what people see as their ideal weight differ by about 5 - 10 kgs!.
Maybe not for eeryone, but I found her story quite interesting given she has been on the program for quite some time.
Healthy Mum - I love my water and thats a good tip! I keep my water in 1lt bottles and try to have 1 lt by 11.00am and another by 2.00pm and a third by 6.30pm. Anything after that is a bonus. My treat if I drink the 3 lts is to have a glass of diet sprite of CF Coke.

Myshy
 
Hi everyone.

Sounds like everyone is going really well. It's great to read all about you.

I'm 32 years old and have struggled with my weight my whole life. I saw my first dietician when I was 5 years old. During my teenage years my weight was normal and I was extremely fit - doing aerobics every day etc. Once I got married at 20 and left home, that's when the weight started piling on. In 11 years I managed to put on 38kg. When I enquired about Cohens, I weighed 92kg and was squeezing into a size 18. I started my program on the 11th July and have lost 28kg. My goal weight was set at 51 - 54kg. However, I'm picking up my refeed next Tuesday as I want to be off the program before xmas. I haven't broken it all whilst I've been on it, but I know that if I do break it, it'll be very difficult to get back on track, so I think it's better to finish it early. I plan to try and lose the rest of my weight in the new year with healthy eating and exercise, but if that doesn't work, then I'll get back on the program. I'm not really sure at what weight I'll stop - I think probably around 55 - 58kg, but I'm just going to see how I feel. I feel absolutely fantastic now and I've still got a way to go! I used to be an outgoing person but once the weight started piling on I became very shy and insecure, but now my confidence has come back and I feel like a completely new person! One of my workmates is taking me shopping to Espirit on Saturday because she has a discount voucher. I'm really excited because I haven't even set foot in that store for 11 years!!! Anyway, that's enough about me.

rjm, I imagine you look like a completely different person with your new hairstyle and new wardrobe. You are going to be looking good on your holiday! :D

Speak to you soon.
 
Hi Everyone, great to read how everyone is going, sound like you are all well on the way to “THE NEW YOU”.....Also wonderful to see new people joining us, we are all in it together and can help each other.
Just a bit about myself:
I am 42, have 1 son to my first marriage who is 21, I’ve hade my own company for 12 years and into my second (successful this time) marriage with a husband that I absolutely adore and been with him for 15 years. I have always hovered around the 65 - 69 kg mark and felt o.k. with that but I thought my ideal weight was around 60 and then I looked pretty o.k., well I mean, I did feel good about myself. 6 years ago my husband’s father died, my father had 3 heard attacks and contracted renal failure and to top it off my poor overweight mother (who has been overweight all her life) had 1 leg amputated due to diabetes. My whole life just changed over night which I just couldn’t cope with. I went from being a wife and running a great business to being basically a carer. It really didn’t worry me looking after everyone but the travelling around to see them all was time consuming and my business was busy so I was basically seeing everyone through the day and then coming home and fitting in the days work giving me about 3-4 hours sleep per night with the help of duromine which is a bad thing. It got too much so the 3 of us (mum & dad, mother-in-law and us) sold our 3 houses and pooled in and purchased a property where we then built 2 units on the side of the existing house so they could still have their own independence and we would all be close should anyone need help. It’s worked out excellent but it took approximately 3 years to build the units. In that time we were all living together in the one original house. Well I just couldn’t cope, every woman likes her own house, especially the kitchen part and it just wasn’t mine. My mother-in-law is cleaning fanatic and I am one of those people that will clean things up when I have time, so if there as a cup on the sink it could stay there, but with my mother-in-law it had to be washed up and put away instantly. I just felt like it wasn’t my house or life any more, I had a nervous break down and the weight piled on. Just eating all the time and what ever was around. In January of this year my fathers renal failure got worse and he was hospitalised so I was with him all the time because I knew he didn’t have long to go before I would never see him again. (oops, getting a bit teary) In June he passed away, and I miss him so much. In October I took a long hard look at myself and saw what I had turned into, an overweight horrible looking person tipping 90.3 kgs. It was time to do something so a friend told me about Cohen’s and I joined. I must admit I am feeling a lot better now I have lost 15 kgs in just 45 days which is about 6 ½ weeks. I feel I now just have to give myself just a bit of time as I haven’t done it for 6 years. I’m not feeling guilty about it and know once I have helped myself I can then help my mum get her weight down but I just have to do it for myself first.
Mum weighs 145kgs and I know it is so bad for her. She has basically given up after the amputation and won’t even try to walk just sits in the wheel chair all day and only gets up to go to the toilet. If there is anyone out there around the same weight (145kgs) and who has joined Cohen’s I would really appreciate to see your diet plan so I can then have a diabetic dietician check it out to see what else mum would need to add to it because Cohen’s won’t let her join.
I know it is asking a lot but it would really help someone in need. I would put her on mine but my diet was planned for 90kg not 145kgs. If you wish you can email direct to joy@finer.com.au
Any way, I guess I have board you all long enough. I am so glad everyone is going so well. I am now absolutely stuck on 75kgs and have been for 1 dam week now. Haven’t broken the diet once but had spotting last week which was very unusual and then my little monthly friend arrived this morning so I guess my hormones are a bit at of wack. Hopefully next week they will settle down and I can move down to the next KG. It’s frustrating to see it stay the same.
Well everyone have a great dieting day and may you all weight a bit less tomorrow…….
Best wishes, JOY
 
Hi Everyone,

Joysey - thank you for sharing your story. I must admit I was coming on this morning to have a whinge, but after looking at your post I don't think I will. I'll just make myself a coffee and get on with it! I'm not able to help you out with the diet - mine is for the 70 odd kg range. Sorry.

RJM - I bet you are feeling (and looking) faboulous after your makeover. Can you believe that person staring back at you in the mirror is really you?

I am craving vegemite this morning.

Myshy
 
Hi Everyone
I was very glad to find this chat group as I am about to start Cohen's and could certainly use the support -like everyone else i guess. Today I went for my initial blood test. Hopefully I wont be waiting for long as I'm raring to go!

I have a question for anyone to answer.
What sort of responses have you had from people when you've told them you're doing the Cohen diet?
I'm expecting a bit of skepticism about the diet and criticism regarding the financial costs especially from my family so I am considering not telling them.
I suppose once results start coming in that would silence them but in the beginning while I am feeling vulnerable I thought I might keep quiet?
Has anyone had any experiences in this area?

You all sem to be having excellent success and are very inspirational! I look forward to hearing about every triumph you have and hopefuly sharing mine!
Nat
 
Hi Nat,:)
I have told very few people that I am on Cohens. Even my partner doesn't know. Everyone knows I am on a diet though, but probably assumes I am just 'watching' what I am eating.

My mum, daughter and friend are the only people who know the 'name' of the diet.

I did this because I don't feel the need to be 'gossip' over people's morning coffee and it really was a personal thing for me. Sometime down the track I may let it out and would definately recommend it to other people.

It will probably depend on how much weight you have to lose though. If it's a lot - people are going to notice!!:eek:

If you feel you need a support base - tell whoever needs to know, but if you choose not to tell, nobody really needs to knowThis forum is my support base.

Good luck, I am sure you will feel fantastic whatever you decide.

Hi everyone,
I saw 66kg on my scales this morning. Had a bit of a depressing day yesterday and really 'wanted' something. I was not hungry and so it was definately a comfort thing. I had about 5 cashews.:(
I was so disapointed later on. I need to break that cycle.
Had 2 people notice that I have lost weight.

Hope everyone is well. Happy dieting!:D

Myshy
 
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Hi everyone,

Good to see everyone is so positive and doing so well. I have been on Cohen's since February this year. I did very well and lost 15 kgs quite quickly but at Easter I went off track and haven't been able to stick with it very well. I'm here for a very long time as I have lots and lots to lose. :(

This week I have finally had a good week and starting to feel it. The support on here has been fantastic and it's getting my mind around the fact that if you stick with the eating plan, you do get results. You are all proof of this. I find drinking the hard part of it. I am not a chewing gum person but I have just started tp chew it when I feel that I need something in my mouth - more out of habit I suppose. It really seems to help me and I'm not reaching out for other things. :D On the plan I am allowed 5 pieces per day and I have never used them before. I don't chew it for long as I can't stand it when the flavour is not there!!!

Nat: I haven't really told many people I'm on the plan as then I feel pressured and if I have lost e.g. half a kilo then they would say something like 'oh is that all?' and I feel I should have done better. But half a kilo is a tub of margarine and it's better off than on. Perhaps, deep down I think that if I fail no one will know. On the other hand, if people know, they can be encouraging and helpful. On here we are all anonymous and we can help each other to reach our goals. Sorry, I feel like I'm rambling on a bit......

I'm out doing a lot of weeding (there's so much of it :mad: ) and hopefully this will give me a good weight loss as I'm not around the kitchen...

To all hope you all have a good weekend. :cool:
 
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Hi all again,

I thought I would mention as encouragement to everyone, there is a girl at the clinic I go to that has lost over 60 kgs this year. I have seen photos of her and she looks like a totally different person. Congratulations to her. It CAN be done and we're all on the right path to get there. I CAN DO IT TOO. :)

Take care, and let's all be happy losers.;)
 
Hi all Hope your enjoying the weekend. Well I have made the appointment, going to my local clinic on Wednesday (23/11) to pay and get the blood test. Am not usually a nervous person, but was very nervous making the call to make the apointment !!! Am looking forward to it as, had I put it off till after christmas I may never have joined !!! It will be intersting to see how much i do weigh as I honestly have no idea, 100 and something is my guess. Looking forward to shearing my weight loss with you all. Keep up the good work.
 
Me again :)
Nat interesting point I have been very selective in telling people that I am going to do the program and have only really told my mum.
 
Hi Rajah,
I find it helps if the water is at room temp rather than being cold, plus I break down my quota into smaller drinkable amounts. I did notice a post where someone breaks it down to a glass of (I think) 300ml. I have a 1 lt bottle that I find works best for me because you can see how much you have drunk.

Also, Casey - best of luck. You won't be sorry you are doing it now.

Myshy
 
Hi everyone. I had the best day shopping at Espirt yesterday! I was in there for about an hour and tried on what seemed to be everything in the shop! It was such a relief to know that I do actually fit into "normal" clothes - even sizes Small and 10 - I couldn't believe it! I had to control myself so I only bought 2 pairs of pants and 3 tops. I think it's the first time I've looked in the mirror since losing the weight and actually seen a smaller me in the reflection. I hadn't really seen it before yesterday. I knew I was smaller because I've lost nearly 5 sizes, but I couldn't see it. I was still seeing myself as the huge size 18/20. I couldn't wipe the grin off my face yesterday!

Casey, I think the hardest thing for me was making the phone call to join up and go in for the initial weigh in, because I didn't know how much I weighed. I think that part was harder than actually doing the diet!

Divinemissnat, I told our close friends what I was doing the week before I started as we are very social people who entertain and go out for dinner a lot, and I wanted our friends to understand why there would be no dinners for a while. I didn't really tell anyone else, including my family, until they noticed I had lost weight and asked what I was doing. I've lost nearly 30kg so it's no longer a secret, but most haven't heard of Cohens so I think it more sparks an interest from them.

Rajah, with the water, I keep a litre bottle on my desk at work and make sure I drink at least a litre in the morning and a litre in the afternoon and then I have a litre bottle at home which I drink during the evening. I don't worry if I don't drink all of the third one - just as long as I drink the 2 during the day. On weekends, I tend to drink the first litre over the course of the whole day and then the second litre in the evening. I found it really hard to begin with, but it has become second nature to me now.

Myshy, 66kg is fantastic! Bummer about the cashews, but you're back on track which is the main thing.

Joysey, you are doing great! I know how frustrating it is when the scales appear to be stuck, but they do become unstuck so don't let it worry you. Just focus on how much you have already lost in such a short period of time.

Speak to you soon. :D
 
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