Cohen's Lifestyle Dee's attempt to get back to normality!!

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Well, iv been on the Cohns a cplof years ago and got to 68km from almost
100kg's. Unfort things havent got to plan and i havent maintained this gr8 weight and now weigh 79kg. Iv had too many medical problems to last one a lifetime but most have been serious enough.

Since June 2006 when i started, iv had several knee ops, my seconds knee recon whihc has now failed and iv had the graft removed and bone grafts to give a fresh start for a new ACl graft to take. Its a work injury so been a rollercoaster. Plus i have the spinal injuries from this to contend with, and now have stomach issues of unsure nature- its pointing to gall stones but nothing diagnosed yet and awaiting review.

I started the diet again today but iv fallen off wagon by eating sm bread roll, with sour strap lollies, with fruit not on my list. and just little things. Its a massive F*&K up on my part but i just feel crap with knee pain, muscle pain from sm wkend walking, and just a complete lack of enery. We moved from SA to the NT in Oct 07 and have also contended with fluid retenion (3-4kg excess) with no apparent reason found. Hmmm. I am lacking motivation so this is y i am back on here to hopefully find sm!!!! What a rollercoaster.

Well, i guess i will just start again tomorrow. I feel like chocolate, and sm icecream. I know its not a gd idea but iv buggared up already- whats another one!! Well, will try again in the morning. Hmmmm, it might be a long wk!!!!
 
On track

Well, iv got back on the wagon this morningn and my little binge yest has made me feel as though i have to work extra hard. ALthough, i did lose 500g which i never thought wlda happended so maybe i dodged a bullet. And now that my fiance has come home from work (got home at 10pm last night) and told me to expect bad news- its arrived. A fellow australian soldier (from his unit) has been killed in Afghanastan. Im devastated and lost for words. I just keep crying- i guess cos im lucky that MY man is home and not involved but then sad for this fella. Its a shocking thing to hear and when u know them, its even more hard to understand and accept. I just hope today continues to get better. Iv remained on track so far although it is only 8am!! Fingers crossed.
Dee xox
 
Just hang in there Dee - get rid of absolutely EVERYTHING out of the house that might be tempting - it's the only way in those first few days. Don't go to the shops unless it's absolutely essential. Anything your fiance wants that you can't have, ask him to put somewhere where you can't see it.

If you can get through those early days, you'll feel FAR LESS crap - your mood will lift, you'll have less pressure on those knees etc. There's a week or two of pain whilst your body objects, but after that.... FREEDOM and feeling great!

I've baulked at starting again over the past three years, but finally in January confronted myself with the fact that I've run out of excuses. I put my mind to it and have managed to stick to it for 9 weeks now.

Love yourself by giving your body the food it needs to get healthy. It really is worth it.
 
Hello Dee, thanks for dropping by my diary. I hope it can be a source of motivation for you. Of course, there are many wonderful people out there who are way better/stronger than me like Cate and Niyah. I truly appreciate them for their support. Real nice people.

To be honest with you, it is actually the knee pain and snorings at night that hit me on the face one day last month. Am I going to suffer at the age of 35 and be plagued with the pain for the rest of my life? I really don't want to as I'm a high school teacher and I have to scale 4 levels of stairs many times a day! I don't want to be this weak, sick and feeble teacher where students snigger behind my back and call me names like the fat teacher! No, I don't want that! We all know too well how 'good looking' teachers win the hearts of students easily hahahah - motivation!

As Niyah right said, throw away all the junk food that will certainly make you deviate! My hubby did the job for me by dumping them into his stomach hahaha. Also, after seeing how motivated I am on the diet, he is now the one playing the role of supervisor and telling me NO to deviation! He is also jumping onto the wagon and eating less carbo himself and I think he has lost some fats off his stomach...his only problem!

If you tell yourself how BADLY you want to get back into shape, into health, you'll be determined enough to do it. There are enough examples to go round many times that the diet is about yourself, about your mind and determination how badly you want to get it right.

C'mon it is do-able...just get into the act and after the first week (painful), things will smooth out. I'm so glad that I've done it and I'm already into week 4...Looking ahead into 2nd month and seeing more/better results day by day.

All the BEST!:Angel_anim:
 
Dee- Niyah & FlaMie have said it all. Stick with it and you will feel much better very soon. I am so sorry to hear of the death of the soldier from your husband's unit. It is a tragedy. We should all cherish those we love as life is so fragile & we should be grateful for what we have. If you don't feel up to starting Cohen's right now, set a date where you will start regardless of what happens between now & then. Get rid of the stuff that's off-plan. Give it away preferably. Be kind to yourself & think why you want to lose weight & which you want to do more. I think most of us want to look & feel good. Take care, Cate
 
Life is so precious!!!

Thanku cate for ur precious words. I was on track for the day...then we got the name of the soldier (media and rest of country doesnt know on request of his family for now). but it didnt get me off track. I remained focused and knew that this hero wldnt have wanted me to go astray and make the most of this life i have. I then decided to actually tidy up after a cpl hours of crying- i slipped in kitchen (dishwasher is leeaking) and i got a immediate appointment with a sports physician in like an hour and half. Matt came home immediately, and took me to this guy (detoured the hospital). He has diagnosed more cartiledge damage, i have a MCl grade 2 tear and my PCL has weakedned again so when its bent at 90 degrees- my joint sags back into the leg- so he is now organising with my interstate surgeon to reconstruct this ligament as well as my ACL in April. Its soooooooooo devestating. I do one gd thing and then im punished.

I was on track to have been 1 day not deviating but then when we were coming home, matt decided to get HJ's instead of cooking- neither of us were up to it after the days incidences.

BUT- i must look at the bright side- im alive and i guess i should be thankful.

Thank you to FlaMie, Niyah and cate. I wil try and get the bad food out of the house but it just doesnt seem fair to deny him what i cant seem to tolerate or my body just rejects. I am pretty gd with temptation but this wk hasnt been one that i want to repeat emotionally nor do i want to experience. Death of fellow soldiers is hard enuf to cope with let alone your own personal dilemmas. MMMMM.

Tomorrow is another day!! Just hope its not gunna be like today!!
 
Goodness me dede, What tragic news, i have just heard of the death myself on the news.. How very sad for you all..

I have just climbed back on the wagon too...I have no chocolate in the house... i ate any remaining chocolate on day 1 and day 2... tomorrow is day 3 and i know i shall be cheat free and 100%.. no more temptations... just think you wont deny hubby forever of his foods, just a few days until you have the power with in yourself to say NO!NO!NO! and mean it... :)
Dont dwell on today or yesterday, but dont forget your deviations either include them and learn from them... make tomorrow a better day, keep persuing your goals, by doing your program you will be helping yourself that little bit more each day and when your next op comes around you will be in a better position to recover and repair.. I have minor surgery next monday but have been talking with my cinic who say for a bigger op increase your protein by min of 50% 7-14 days before your procedure also if, after the op, you are not healing or feeling like your are healing appropriatley or you are exhausted and lethargic on your increased meals climb off the wagon and eat healthy balanced meals until you feel 100% then continue on your cohens journey.. your overall health is your priority...

anyway i better go.. nice to read your posts, be kind to yourself...

TTFN
Chelle
 
Please read.. de de

De de no coke zero....

Diet caffine free coke or pepsi caffine free light i have read if yiu have no coffee you may have a can or two of reg diet coke, but i wouldnt qoute me on that one...... Sprite zero but no coke zero.... that is a deviation.... no fruity sugar free chewing gum...

update as posted by RJM 29/01/09

received this information from my clinic today............


NEW CRISBREADS

Yes that’s right Dr Cohen has just finished testing some crispbreads and soft drink so you can have a little more variety. Please note that Paradise Lites have bought out a new range of crispbreads in replace of the ones you currently use and they are not allowed on the program. We have found that clients have been having trouble getting them in supermarkets, so if your supermarket still has stock of the old ones and you like them stock up on them.



Here are the new ones allowed…………..



Nabisco Premium 98% Fat free

Nabisco Premium Crispbread

Arnott’s Salada Light 97% Fat free

Arnott's Salada Original



PLEASE NOTE AT THIS STAGE THE WHOLEMEAL AND FIBRE IN THE ABOVE RANGE ARE NOT ALLOWED AND ALSO THAT 1 SANDWHICH SIZE CRISPBREAD = 2 CRISPBREADS





NEW SOFT DRINK

Yep new soft drink as well how exciting LOL, only people on the program will understand the excitement of new allowed food LOL LOL



P & N: Diet Pub Squash (max 350ml/daily)

Fanta Zero (max 350ml/daily)

Solo The Sub (max 350ml/daily)

Schweppes: Diet Dry Ginger Ale (max 350ml/daily)



The only Cola/Pepsi/Coke without Caffeine is Diet Coke – Caffeine free.Coles (Farmland) Diet Cola, Coke Zero, Pepsi Max and Pepsi Light all contains caffeine.



Dr Cohen has also said that if you don’t drink coffee then you can have diet coke with caffeine however you need to be very aware that too much caffeine will make you hungry and can also slow your weight loss

and this came through last week, but I forgot to post it

SWEETNERS & CONDIMENTS

I just wanted to let you know that Dr Cohen has now given us a limit of only 5 sweetener tablets per day and no more than 1 teaspoon in total of Garlic, Chilli and ginger fresh or powered. If you go over this amount it will cause a deviation, plus could cause hunger.
 
Oh my god! I didn't know about the garlic/chilli bit. I've been taking them quite a fair bit! OMG! However, I do weigh them as part of my vege allowance though. Is that a problem? I was told by my clinic in Singapore that I can have up to 1L of Coke Light every day but so far, I've been only taking 1 330ml can a day, haven't exceeded the allowed yet. However, so far, with all the things I've done, I'm still seeing results...should I then change?!
 
Chili / garlic allowance

FlaMie said:
Oh my god! I didn't know about the garlic/chilli bit. I've been taking them quite a fair bit! OMG! However, I do weigh them as part of my vege allowance though. Is that a problem? I was told by my clinic in Singapore that I can have up to 1L of Coke Light every day but so far, I've been only taking 1 330ml can a day, haven't exceeded the allowed yet. However, so far, with all the things I've done, I'm still seeing results...should I then change?!
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FlaMie - We are on the same Singapore diet program. I have been freely using chili and garlic but I weigh them with my vege too. I hope this is ok, I called the rep here and she said that it is ok. If you are still seeing results, then it should be fine, right? I am only on Day 3 so I can't really say whether it has an effect :)
 
Check on the Coke Zero, it is on our program.

I drink it every day. This is from our guide, this is the US program so check with your clinic.

Beverages
NON-FLAVOURED MINERAL WATER (unlimited)
?? No flavored water of any kind are allowed even if it is zero calories and zero
everything.
You may have up to 1 liter / 34 Oz of diet soda drink per day from any of the
following beverages:
CLUB SODA (no flavor)
DIET COKE / DIET PEPSI
DIET FANTA/ORANGE
DIET SPRITE / SPRITE ZERO / COKE ZERO
 
Well, i have been having caffine free diet coke on and off and since i dont have coffee or tea or anything requireing sweeteners, i have been having the coke zero. I realise its not on the plan but with the devestating news of our soldier that has been killed over in afghanastan fighting for our country, it seems a small price to pay. I cld be just drinking lots of coffee, chocolate, and BAD things and i dont want to be going in that direction. But my consultant initially told me that coke zero was permitted- its written in my plan also so. SOme say it makes them hungry but for me, it takes away my hunger- no idea y but.

With the news of my knee needed a bigger and longer recovery after slipping in kitchen and ruining other structures in my knee (now an ACL and PCL recon) my day has been ok. I got up and made sm breakie at 7am- to my plan- and then i ended up going back to sleep til 12.30pm- the pain meds i am on knocks me around a bit but its helping the leg heal so i am not really worried. Made lunch, and stuck to what i am meant to have!! Its funny- my fiance came home and made himself a chip sandwich and i am eating chicken and salad. I was a bit GrRRRR with him cos thats what i felt like but i kept focused and made what i needed. I use vinegar as a dressing and im hooked on it- i cld almost drink it by the end of lunch- I DONT but just smthing i cld do. I havent had my crisps at all and was going to have sm with tea and then later for supper. It might be better then reaching for the icecream. Hmmm.

Anyways. I do like the idea of being thin and be HAPPY as i want to be that person again. I jsut think circumstances that are sent to try us can either break u or make u stronger. Its been a cpl of painful days mourning this gentlemans death overseas and its going to be a long road to become our normal selves again. ANd if i slip up, i dont think i need to kick myself- i have to get back up and keep going forwad. Thanks all for ur support!! I am not an emotional eater and dont reach for sugary foods- more so i drink more diet drink if anything. I try to limit it and buy cans rather then the bottles cos once the bottle is open- i have to drink it so it doesnt go flat!! I have to go for the can plan again i think. Iv been gd but i do exceed my drink limit as i cant see to stomach water!! I WILL TRY MORE AND MAKE MY LIFE A DIFFERENT ONE. I HAVE MY LIFE AND THAT I SHOULD BE THANKFUL. OUR FRIEND DOES NOT HAVE HIS......TALIBAN DO NOT CARE WHO THEY HURT AND FOR THOSE LEFT, CELEBRATE EACH DAY U HAVE!!!!

Just my lil thing i needed to say to try and kick myself in the butt to get back on track.
hrs since tea so. Hmmm. Thanks for that- i will try and get plan out and check just to make sure! Im in Oz so.

PS: CohenInAz: yeah i think coke zero is on my plan in my folder also- it was a suprise when consultant told us when i was 1st on the plan in 06. Up to 1lt a day- oops i go over slightly- by 250ml. I tend to fill up on it at night since we are up till like 11pm and its been 5
hours since last meal-hmm.

We just had tea at 7.30pm and it was chicken with couscous but i for somereason didnt feel well eating the couscus. Maybe cos i am not meant to eat it. And i cldnt eat the salad side of the meal so i was a bit frustrated. I am atleast keeping 80% of diet in line. I just think this wk has been a eventful one that has been beyond my control but its hopefully get a bit easier to deal with- death is never easy. Nor is it easy when u know so many fighting for this country and are in the firing line 24/7 until they return home from tours... its become more obvious now more then ever our troops are at risk....
Dee xo
 
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Is this wk ever going to allow me to do ths properly? Just got phone call from preg sister, her parteners father has been involved in a truck roll over and isnt expected to live- he is talking and asked for his kids- this is the 1st time after several heartattacks he has done this so he is expecting the worst. He has crush injuries so these put poisons into tissues and ultimately can stop ur heart- hours after the injury. I havent even had lunch yet so one tim tam- i know i shouldnt but its beter then eating the WHOLE packet. One at this point seems petty to argue over. This wk has been completly devastating (read initial entry). I just wonder if the worlds against us at the mo. I think i may be best to let this week go- and start again monday. I dont want to give up but i dont think circumstances have given me a lot of support. I intend on eating salads at lunch and stuff- but not stress as much if i dont get 100% on track. It will be a cpl of days to liken the way of life again. Its just not my wk...... unfort i cant change what has happened o/seas or to my bro in laws dad but what i can change is HERE and NOW. Hmmmmmmm. Hope all are doing better then me at the mo!!!!!!!
 
Dede- To my mind your week has been just too hard for you to concentrate on Cohen's. Give yourself a break & start afresh when you are really well & truly ready for it. Don't tell yourself when you think you are really ready though that you will try to be 100%. Wait until you have your head around being 100%. You don't have far to go so when you do commit totally to it(& that includes making yourself drink water) you will fly through to goal weight. In the meantime take time out for yourself & those you love & who need you right now, xo Cate.
 
thanx cate. Yeah its been a bit too stressful for me to even be honest with self and be focused on doing this 100%. We did hear tonight that bro in laws dad is having surgery in morn (for what i am not sure) but is stable for now. Thats one blessing. My fiance took us out for tea as neither had heart to cook. And then he took me for icecream. BUT- i got a small, not the large we normally get. So that is gd. I had steak for tea with salad, about 6 chips so i think i did ok. I know i have to get back on and i guess this wk just given me a bit of a rattling. Iv got 3 days to pull self together. I know i have to start. I need to focus and allow self to do this. I also have to destress and allow this time to be for my fiance and me to grieve and accept this tragedy. Its worse that Matts work is praticing funeral ceremony for this soldier. So its kinda abit wierd and smthing u never imagine wld happen. Well, i guess i will sleep tonight and hope i can at least increase water- this is gotta count for smthing?? Hmmm. HOPE ALL ARE DOING WELL AND MAINTAINING THE PROGRAM.......i hope to on Monday!!
 
Cate's right DeDe - just do what you need to do to survive at the moment, but you can at least try and stick to the list of Cohen foods whenever possible even if ignoring the amounts.

That way when you're ready to commit 100% you won't have the withdrawal and headaches and it'll all be so much easier.

Hope you have a better week coming up!
 
Hello Dede, guess both Cate and Niyah already said it right. Focuse on what you really need to do first but if I may add, don't put Cohen as a list of 'stressful' things which you need to handle. If you do, you might never get to the starting point. Take it as part of your life...you need to eat anyway so you are just eating according to the plan which I've come to realise, really not that difficult. In fact, it saves me trouble thinking what to food to eat at the next meal.

I hope everything works out fine with your sister's FIL. Life has a way to handle this which is time. I lost my father last June. I'm still learning to cope with the fact that he isn't around any more...but I do know for a fact that he wouldn't want us to mourn too long for him. He would want us to get on with our lives and I want to fulfil that for him. Gosh...this gets me all emotional again. Well...all the best in starting it again next Monday.
 
Well, this is my last day of SINNING and then i get to go back onto the diet. The last wk has been extrememly distressing and emotional and with the wk over, i just hope things can remain quiet. I can only hope that we dont get any more bad news and that we can chug along and maintain some NO DEVIATION days...... hmmm, wil try...... Filled the water containers, got sm meat out and now i just have to do it. YAWNSSS. A gd night sleep will be a must- 5.15am i last looked at teh clock this morning so i do need it!!

Thanks for all ur support this last week, its not easy but i guess we vent smwhere. Losing a mate in a time of war- Afghanastan thru pure EVIL acts by the taliban makes anything seem so less important at the time. Grief can do wierd things but if u dont do it, u will snap in the end.

HERE WE GO< ANOTHER ATTEMPT BUT I WANT THIS MORE THEN ANYTHING!!!!!

Also, can u use Soda Stream with ur water- i normally just use tap water and put the soda stream thru it to carbonate it.... it takes a bit of that WATER taste and i can drink more. I dont see any calories in this so....hmmmmm
 
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All the best this coming week DeDe. I don't know about the soda - maybe check with clinic, but sounds OK.

I think just getting up and getting the breakfast RIGHT in the morning, drinking plenty, is the way to go. The first few days it's just one meal down at a time. I used to even schedule when I could have the crackers at the start. It doesn't bother me know, but in those early days when you are withdrawing from so many calories, just stay focussed on each meal as it comes, each snack time as it comes. And keep the water bottle FULL.

There are lots of evil people in the world, but if we let them win by making us eat high-calorie "comfort" food, then they successfully kill us too. Take it out on them by sticking to the water!

Hope the coming week is a lot better for you.
 
Niya- thanks for that. Its like midday and i still havnt had breakfast- been too busy organising scans and thngs for my trip to sydney next wk- having a knee recon and sm other things done. Its very frustrating cos its meaning im away from family, friends, my dog and more then anything, i am awy over the eater period. ANyother time wld be fine,but.. its these times that will be tough but its not smthing i can prolong so will just do it. It will be hard to stick to it 100% while in the recovery phase but i know that i can select healthy choices. Chose the salad over the pasta, i can select water instead of a soft drink and altough i wont be able to drink in excess water ( i am on fluid tablets to treat excess fluid) i can drink as to what my body can safely handle- normally around 2lt. I can have fruit, and take the crackers with me so then i have the right ones and put 5 in a sealed bad for each day and then its done for me!!

Although i hvnt had breakie or lunch , i am about to go shopping to actually stock up the cupboard and fridge/freezer. I know i need to get act together. I guess i should pull act together. It feels like i am never going to start!!

Will start today!!
 
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