Cohen's Lifestyle Ground Zero :)
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*Starfish*
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HOWDI all!TODAY IS DAY ONE! Just finished my first 500ml water and contemplating a cup of tea!
Im very VERY very happy with my program and all the foods on ot is stuff that I like! So Im not at all demotivated! I saw my consultant yesterday and an hour later I was outa there, picked up my vitamins and off to home! I took some time to read the info, and then went shopping a bit-- not to much cos most of the things I had In the house! SUPER!
I want to know, did you guys also get the recipe book??- the book is realy great and im looking forward to trying some out!
Thank you very much Cate for your support! I can tell you that the hard days are surely gong to happen!
Luvbug-- shoe I have to say that I take me hat off to you for starting in a holiday! Keep STRONG GIRL! If you can get through the torture of holiday food without giving in then im sure you can with stand the worst!
Im going to try and get a ticker thing to my blog now LATER!
MWAH
Greets
*Starfish*
*Starfish*
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So here is my walk in the long grass LOL!
Long shot! But deterined!
Long shot! But deterined!
*Starfish*
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Heyhey Luvbug!
Been thinking about you and wondered how you keeping up!
Good to hear that you are not suffering! I canT realy say the same and feeling a bit exhausted and very hungry at stages. Had a real hard time sleeping last night, my bf kept on snoring LOL 
YA how dumb and I ended up sleeping (more like lying awake on the couch) the whole night! NOT COOL and SO ive been suffering here at work trying to keep focussed!
Dont think that its because of the diet that im tired-- but ye im hungry, i cant say that im any more or less hungry that before! So I think its ok!
M1 : Yogurt with cinnamon
S1 : Ryvita + apple
M2 : Tuna + baby marrow + Ryvita
S2 : Apple
M3 : Chicken and veg!
Ive had about 2 + L of water already and practicaly live in the tiolet! LOL
Ya I like the menu plan and very happy about it!
YOU, right we doing this side by side! Its sorta conforting to know that Im not all doing this alone! It helps! Im going totry go to gym tomorrow, today I need to rest! (cant wait to close my eyes)
Ive been weighing my proteins and bagging them in the fridge, it helps with preparation!
Im envious of your holiday and you should enjoy every moment! Keep strong and keep us up to date with your progress! It was great hearing from you!
Have a great day!
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Been thinking about you and wondered how you keeping up!Good to hear that you are not suffering! I canT realy say the same and feeling a bit exhausted and very hungry at stages.
Had a real hard time sleeping last night, my bf kept on snoring LOL YA how dumb and I ended up sleeping (more like lying awake on the couch) the whole night! NOT COOL and SO ive been suffering here at work trying to keep focussed!Dont think that its because of the diet that im tired-- but ye im hungry, i cant say that im any more or less hungry that before! So I think its ok!
M1 : Yogurt with cinnamon
S1 : Ryvita + apple
M2 : Tuna + baby marrow + Ryvita
S2 : Apple
M3 : Chicken and veg!
Ive had about 2 + L of water already and practicaly live in the tiolet! LOL
Ya I like the menu plan and very happy about it!
YOU, right we doing this side by side! Its sorta conforting to know that Im not all doing this alone! It helps! Im going totry go to gym tomorrow, today I need to rest! (cant wait to close my eyes)
Ive been weighing my proteins and bagging them in the fridge, it helps with preparation!
Im envious of your holiday and you should enjoy every moment! Keep strong and keep us up to date with your progress! It was great hearing from you!
Have a great day!
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Cate
Long term member
Starfish- It takes a while for your body to adjust to the amount & types of food. I would recommend taking it a little easy first couple of weeks especially. Excessive exercise may make you very hungry & possibly dizzy & tired. Whenever you think you are hungry have a drink of water and try to get as much sleep as possible. They are both almost as important as the actual food you are eating. Happy losing, cheers, Cate
*Starfish*
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Hi all, and special Hi to Cate!
I have to say that im not feeling that great today, feelinng slightly nausea and also head ache-- my consultant said that some people get head aches the first couple of days, i expected to get them, quite prone to head aches normaly.
Had egg and veg this morning, not feeling as hungry as yesterday (yet) LOL!
Thank you for the advise Cate, I have to admit that im rather eager to go to gym, scared of loosing my momentum and fitness, Ive relied allot on excersise to loose weight before and it just feels 'not right' to not go to gym. However, Im not going until Ive shaken this feeling, maybe just go for light run/walk on Saturday or sunday...
Im trying to convince my Boyfriend to also get on the Cohen train and has offered to make and prepare his meals for him if he joins in--- Not sure if he is going to give in, he was looking at my meal plan and read through my file mmmmmm men, I realy wishes that he does, we both got rather poddgy since starting dating a year and half ago! I aslo want him to feel great and look great too Im going to keep trying! And together is always better than alone! 
Im hoping that I will start feeling a bit more perky soon
I have a question : Does Candarel (the artivicial sweetner) count as a sweetner-- like for coffee and tea-- I dont know much about artificial sweetners and only know candarel ????
Cate your suppost is much appreciated-- I saw your 'before and after pics'
GREAT WORK AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS! I can see now why your are such a firm believer! And having people like you on board is so Valuable!
Hope you all have a great day!
Mwah!
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I have to say that im not feeling that great today, feelinng slightly nausea and also head ache-- my consultant said that some people get head aches the first couple of days, i expected to get them, quite prone to head aches normaly.
Had egg and veg this morning, not feeling as hungry as yesterday (yet) LOL!
Thank you for the advise Cate, I have to admit that im rather eager to go to gym, scared of loosing my momentum and fitness, Ive relied allot on excersise to loose weight before and it just feels 'not right' to not go to gym. However, Im not going until Ive shaken this feeling, maybe just go for light run/walk on Saturday or sunday...
Im trying to convince my Boyfriend to also get on the Cohen train and has offered to make and prepare his meals for him if he joins in--- Not sure if he is going to give in, he was looking at my meal plan and read through my file mmmmmm men, I realy wishes that he does, we both got rather poddgy since starting dating a year and half ago! I aslo want him to feel great and look great too
Im going to keep trying! And together is always better than alone! Im hoping that I will start feeling a bit more perky soon
I have a question : Does Candarel (the artivicial sweetner) count as a sweetner-- like for coffee and tea-- I dont know much about artificial sweetners and only know candarel ????
Cate your suppost is much appreciated-- I saw your 'before and after pics'
GREAT WORK AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS! I can see now why your are such a firm believer! And having people like you on board is so Valuable! Hope you all have a great day!
Mwah!
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Luvbug
New member
Hi Starfish
I'm going to the beach after this, it's a lovely sunny day today!
Awww, it sucks that you're feeling bad *big hugs*
I hope you feel better soon.. Lots of fluids and panado's help. Just push through it, I know it'll be worth it
I also had a headache this morning, but not the type of headaches I had when I went cold turkey on caffeine earlier this week.. It was not fun.
Good luck on your second day! I'm rooting for you buddy! Lotsa luv xx
I'm going to the beach after this, it's a lovely sunny day today!
Awww, it sucks that you're feeling bad
*big hugs*I hope you feel better soon.. Lots of fluids and panado's help. Just push through it, I know it'll be worth it
I also had a headache this morning, but not the type of headaches I had when I went cold turkey on caffeine earlier this week.. It was not fun.
Good luck on your second day! I'm rooting for you buddy! Lotsa luv xx
*Starfish*
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awwwwwwhhh Ek wil ook vakansie by die see SIES! lol
THANK you for your msg Luvbug.. I tell you if it wasnt for this blog site, I dont know where i wouldve found a 'rant and rave' ear! Its good to speak out!
I feel a bit better, still have headache but will pop some disprin and put it out of its misery! LOL! (and mine)
Im relieved its friday and cant wait just to veg on the couch! I still have to suffer here at work till 6pm ( how terrible) So, ya im still envious of your sea-side holiday!
Have great fun and enjoy it all!
Always nice to hear from you!
Laters buddy budd budd! keep up the good work!
MWAH
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THANK you for your msg Luvbug.. I tell you if it wasnt for this blog site, I dont know where i wouldve found a 'rant and rave' ear! Its good to speak out!
I feel a bit better, still have headache but will pop some disprin and put it out of its misery! LOL! (and mine)
Im relieved its friday and cant wait just to veg on the couch! I still have to suffer here at work till 6pm ( how terrible) So, ya im still envious of your sea-side holiday!
Have great fun and enjoy it all!
Always nice to hear from you!
Laters buddy budd budd! keep up the good work!
MWAH
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Luvbug
New member
Good morning Starfish
How was your second day? I hope those disprins scared all of the headaches away!
I agree, this blog does help a lot! It's good to see that other people also went through/is going through this..and that we're *sometimes* suffering together.hehe
Good luck for your third day. It's cloudy here..so I'll just do some shopping lol
Thinking of you, buddy!
How was your second day? I hope those disprins scared all of the headaches away!
I agree, this blog does help a lot! It's good to see that other people also went through/is going through this..and that we're *sometimes* suffering together.hehe
Good luck for your third day. It's cloudy here..so I'll just do some shopping lol
Thinking of you, buddy!
*Starfish*
New member
Hi All!
Today is day 4... Im still feeling under the weather and my head aches constantly Not great! I have been taken Meds, but the relief is short lived and Im soon again plagued by the banging head outchie! Ive had a straight head-ache since day 2 and woke up with it again today....
Well, besides the constant head-ache, Ive been well.. Im not as famished as what I was on day 1 and 2 and actualy Im not hungry during to the day. Before I know it, it's 'Medicine time'(food) again! Doing well with the cooking-- went out to get some fresh spices,calamari, red meat, fruit and veg yesterday!
I going to convess and say that I took out the scale-- and ya-- dropped 1.6kg... I dont know how BUT I DID! Im stoked! I tell you, I dont feel bad about doing it ( I packed it away again straight after) BUT I THINK IT JUST GAVE ME THAT LIFT I needed! Cant believe it, Ive been trying to skake 2kg since Jan and here in 3 days, NOW I loose it! SUPER SUPER SUPER! I can also feel that Im not as bloated as before and my tummy is happy! Been drinking lots more water 3L + a day!
My consultant advised me to start my diet on a wednesday/thursday for incase I was one of those who gets the head ache (oh and I am), so that I dont get head-aches and have to be at work and suffering! Im so happy that I took her advise, Ive just been lounging around here at home and glad that its weekend and I can suffer it out in comfort!
Im going to take some more disprin and take it easy!
Hoping that it will go away soon.
Hope all is having a good weekend! Have a great time and happy Cohens!
Keep the good work
Mwah
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Today is day 4... Im still feeling under the weather and my head aches constantly
Not great! I have been taken Meds, but the relief is short lived and Im soon again plagued by the banging head outchie! Ive had a straight head-ache since day 2 and woke up with it again today....Well, besides the constant head-ache, Ive been well.. Im not as famished as what I was on day 1 and 2 and actualy Im not hungry during to the day. Before I know it, it's 'Medicine time'(food) again! Doing well with the cooking-- went out to get some fresh spices,calamari, red meat, fruit and veg yesterday!
I going to convess and say that I took out the scale-- and ya-- dropped 1.6kg... I dont know how BUT I DID! Im stoked! I tell you, I dont feel bad about doing it ( I packed it away again straight after) BUT I THINK IT JUST GAVE ME THAT LIFT I needed! Cant believe it, Ive been trying to skake 2kg since Jan and here in 3 days, NOW I loose it! SUPER SUPER SUPER! I can also feel that Im not as bloated as before and my tummy is happy!
Been drinking lots more water 3L + a day!My consultant advised me to start my diet on a wednesday/thursday for incase I was one of those who gets the head ache (oh and I am), so that I dont get head-aches and have to be at work and suffering! Im so happy that I took her advise, Ive just been lounging around here at home and glad that its weekend and I can suffer it out in comfort!
Im going to take some more disprin and take it easy!
Hoping that it will go away soon.Hope all is having a good weekend! Have a great time and happy Cohens!
Keep the good work
Mwah
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Luvbug
New member
Hi Starfish
I'm so sorry to hear that you're still suffering with those terrible headache(s)! But wow..just look - CONGRATS BUDDY!!!! - you had a massive drop in the 3 days of suffering!!! And the suffering will end today or tomorrow..yay!!
Best part is..you won't stop losing
My scale is sitting here in the kitchen of the vacation home. I am sooo scared of scales lol, since I know how it can demotivate me. So I'm not gonna weigh myself till I've been a month on the program
I'll buy a measuring tape today and rather check my cm's weekly.
I hope you feel better soon. Good luck buddy xx
I'm so sorry to hear that you're still suffering with those terrible headache(s)! But wow..just look - CONGRATS BUDDY!!!! - you had a massive drop in the 3 days of suffering!!! And the suffering will end today or tomorrow..yay!!
Best part is..you won't stop losing
My scale is sitting here in the kitchen of the vacation home. I am sooo scared of scales lol, since I know how it can demotivate me. So I'm not gonna weigh myself till I've been a month on the program
I'll buy a measuring tape today and rather check my cm's weekly.
I hope you feel better soon. Good luck buddy xx
Cate
Long term member
Hi Starfish-
I'm sorry to hear you are still suffering. It won't be long before you're feeling great & the headaches are a distant memory. Are you drinking between 2-3 litres of water a day & taking your multi-vitamins? (I can't help it! It must be the mum in me!) Take care & get as much sleep as you can, xo Cate
I'm sorry to hear you are still suffering. It won't be long before you're feeling great & the headaches are a distant memory. Are you drinking between 2-3 litres of water a day & taking your multi-vitamins? (I can't help it! It must be the mum in me!) Take care & get as much sleep as you can, xo Cate
*Starfish*
New member
Hi all!!!
Whooo hooo! I feel fantastic!!!! Sorry for being a bit absent! Ive been on the road working and havnt gotten round!
The good news! NO more headaches! Cate you were absolutely right and after 3 days i was completely ridd of it!! SUPER! HAVNT HAD ONE SINCE AND GOING STRONG!
A convesion: i jumped on the scale Naughty naught I know BUT I just had too! I am feeling so great and I can feel that Ive lost! WOW! and was i amazed! I lost 4kg to date! And today, for the first time-- One of my colleges, asked me. ARE YOU LOSING WEIGHT! I was like-- can you see it?
She's like Ya, what you doing! I said-- ITS MY little secret! LOL! (FOR NOW)
Im so happy that i made this comitment! I know Im not supose to weight but Ive been longing for that loosing feeling for so looooong! Also I have made myself aware and I remind myself that this is a 12 week program, step by step and not all at once!
I hope you all doing well! I will post some more when I get some time!
Strongs to everyone and HAPPY Cohens ladies!
Keep up the good work
Oh and so unnoticable-- TODAY WAS THE END OF WEEK 1!
GREETS
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Whooo hooo! I feel fantastic!!!! Sorry for being a bit absent! Ive been on the road working and havnt gotten round!
The good news! NO more headaches! Cate you were absolutely right and after 3 days i was completely ridd of it!! SUPER! HAVNT HAD ONE SINCE AND GOING STRONG!
A convesion: i jumped on the scale Naughty naught I know BUT I just had too! I am feeling so great and I can feel that Ive lost! WOW! and was i amazed! I lost 4kg to date! And today, for the first time-- One of my colleges, asked me. ARE YOU LOSING WEIGHT! I was like-- can you see it?
She's like Ya, what you doing! I said-- ITS MY little secret! LOL! (FOR NOW)
Im so happy that i made this comitment! I know Im not supose to weight but Ive been longing for that loosing feeling for so looooong! Also I have made myself aware and I remind myself that this is a 12 week program, step by step and not all at once!
I hope you all doing well! I will post some more when I get some time!
Strongs to everyone and HAPPY Cohens ladies!
Keep up the good work
Oh and so unnoticable-- TODAY WAS THE END OF WEEK 1!
GREETS
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Luvbug
New member
WOOOOOOOOW! Congrats Starfish!!!
That is flippen amazing
I can't feel any weightloss yet, but I haven't weighed yet.. I'm sure it's happening
Just dropped in quickly to say congrats and keep up the amazing work!
I'm a bit busy at the moment, but will post again soon!
Here's to one great 1st week! ! !
Luv
That is flippen amazing
I can't feel any weightloss yet, but I haven't weighed yet.. I'm sure it's happening
Just dropped in quickly to say congrats and keep up the amazing work!
I'm a bit busy at the moment, but will post again soon!
Here's to one great 1st week! ! !
Luv
*Starfish*
New member
Fit as a fiddle!
I cant believe that tomorrow is the end of week 2! Can you believe it-- it feels like just yesterday that I started! So 13 days into my Cohen program and I sneaked a peak at the scales again (hush hush) and since day one at 82kg Im now down to 77kg!!! YOU betta believe that! LOL!
I Feel fantastic and hardly ever starving hungry! Ive refined my program and Ive overcome some difficult situations! So still going strong and very much looking forward to my first weight-in, which is 2 weeks away exactly. Yesterday morning I went to gym for a light workout and I feel Fantastic! its so nice getting back to gym -- Im taking it easy and not overdoing it at all. I believe that the excersie routine that I have established, I should continue, because at the end of Cohen I will need an already established workout routine so that I can keep the weight off.
I am probably going to see some stagnation with the weightloss for a while now-- Im not to bothered and will keep at it till the last day! I have not deviated from my diet (just the one day I forgot that I ate crackers already and later realised I ate 2 to many OOPS!) but it wasnt like I ate a burger or something! I drink ALLOT of water during the day appr. 3L +!
From my experience so far-- I think anyone can do Cohen's diet-- BUT
AND ITS A BIG ONE! YOU HAVE TO HAVE SELF DISIPLINE AND THE WANT TO ACHIEVE YOUR OWN PERSONAL GOALS! Temtation is always around like a bad shadow and its hard to say no to that little voice in your head! But with determination and dedication anything is possible! I dont regret contacting Cohen or taking the program! I just needed to find something that WORKS! I know that nothing worthwhile on this planet comes without a fight SO IM FIGHTING for my better health and body! AND IT FEELS GREAT!
Id like to encourage everyone who is on the same journey! TO KEEP AT IT! keep going and keep motivated! Small things contribute to a whole and every bit helps! YOU CAN DO IT AND SO CAN I!
Much huggs to everyone and a special hugg to Cate!
G
reets
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I cant believe that tomorrow is the end of week 2! Can you believe it-- it feels like just yesterday that I started! So 13 days into my Cohen program and I sneaked a peak at the scales again (hush hush) and since day one at 82kg Im now down to 77kg!!! YOU betta believe that! LOL!
I Feel fantastic and hardly ever starving hungry! Ive refined my program and Ive overcome some difficult situations! So still going strong and very much looking forward to my first weight-in, which is 2 weeks away exactly. Yesterday morning I went to gym for a light workout and I feel Fantastic! its so nice getting back to gym -- Im taking it easy and not overdoing it at all. I believe that the excersie routine that I have established, I should continue, because at the end of Cohen I will need an already established workout routine so that I can keep the weight off.I am probably going to see some stagnation with the weightloss for a while now-- Im not to bothered and will keep at it till the last day! I have not deviated from my diet (just the one day I forgot that I ate crackers already and later realised I ate 2 to many OOPS!) but it wasnt like I ate a burger or something! I drink ALLOT of water during the day appr. 3L +!
From my experience so far-- I think anyone can do Cohen's diet-- BUT
AND ITS A BIG ONE! YOU HAVE TO HAVE SELF DISIPLINE AND THE WANT TO ACHIEVE YOUR OWN PERSONAL GOALS! Temtation is always around like a bad shadow and its hard to say no to that little voice in your head! But with determination and dedication anything is possible! I dont regret contacting Cohen or taking the program! I just needed to find something that WORKS! I know that nothing worthwhile on this planet comes without a fight SO IM FIGHTING for my better health and body! AND IT FEELS GREAT!
Id like to encourage everyone who is on the same journey! TO KEEP AT IT! keep going and keep motivated! Small things contribute to a whole and every bit helps! YOU CAN DO IT AND SO CAN I!
Much huggs to everyone and a special hugg to Cate!
G
reets**
*Starfish*
New member
WHHHOOOOOO YEAHY MAN! THANKS! I havnt been so excited about anything for a long time! Thank you girlfriend! Im sure you not far behind and when you do that weight in its going to blow your mind! YOU WILL BE AMAZED! I think that the addition of excersie realy makes a difference for me!
I will prob see a bit of a stagnation soon! But im in no hurry! So far and SO GOOD!
I cant say this enough but im so happy that i took the leap and joined Cohens, Its realy making such a difference in my life-- MOOD wise and HEALTH wise!
looking forward to hearing about your success Luvbug! VERY EAGER!
Greets
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