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Hi to everyone on the Cohen's forum. I am a bit dissapointed in myself. I stated Cohen's but I have deviated so much from the program, I am not even on the program anymore.

I need your advice, since the clinic where I go is closed at the moment.

It said it you do not go to your assigned blood tests (every 4weeks and at the next lot of weeks) then the refeeding program is no use to you. Since I have been deviating so much I have not gone in for my 4th week blood test. What is the point of going, how can Dr Cohen write it up when I am not really following his program.

Should I call up the clinic when it re-opens and tell them I want to start from scratch......and is that even possible to do?

I did have a consulation with my person I go see and she was loverly with tips etc in regards to motivation and that was really great to know that these places do care. But I don't know why I am deviating so much and purposly letting myself fail. I wonder if I am afriad of my own success in weight loss.... as it has been a battle I have battled over many years and have not won yet...perhaps that is how I feel, that I will never win my battle with obesity...but I guess that is a whole other thread. I really do need a good hard talking to, because 6months from now I want to be healther, not fatter.

But yes, question is, can I start again?

Thanks. :)
 
:) H2O I can't tell you what would be the best course of action, me, I think I'd have the blood test anyway, and then when the clinic reopens discuss restarting as an option.

I think you've addressed a few issues that you need to take into account.
Do you want to be fatter and unhealthy? No. You've already answered that.
Do you deserve to be slim and healthy? Yes.
Do you really want to be slim and healthy?
Why did you join the program?
How were you feeling when you joined?

These are just a few questions that I would be asking myself in the prepararion to getting back on the plan and working my way through whatever is going on inside my head.

Whilst we all have goal to work for, we need to look at the program as 1 day at a time or even 1 meal at a time. Planning ahead and knowing when you may feel like deviating so that you can be ready for it with fruit, crackers water, soft drink........ may help get over that hurdle.
I hope I have been a little help. Good luck with it all.
Lauren
 
H20 said:
Hi to everyone on the Cohen's forum. I am a bit dissapointed in myself. I stated Cohen's but I have deviated so much from the program, I am not even on the program anymore.

I need your advice, since the clinic where I go is closed at the moment.

It said it you do not go to your assigned blood tests (every 4weeks and at the next lot of weeks) then the refeeding program is no use to you. Since I have been deviating so much I have not gone in for my 4th week blood test. What is the point of going, how can Dr Cohen write it up when I am not really following his program.

Should I call up the clinic when it re-opens and tell them I want to start from scratch......and is that even possible to do?

I did have a consulation with my person I go see and she was loverly with tips etc in regards to motivation and that was really great to know that these places do care. But I don't know why I am deviating so much and purposly letting myself fail. I wonder if I am afriad of my own success in weight loss.... as it has been a battle I have battled over many years and have not won yet...perhaps that is how I feel, that I will never win my battle with obesity...but I guess that is a whole other thread. I really do need a good hard talking to, because 6months from now I want to be healther, not fatter.

But yes, question is, can I start again?

Thanks. :)
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DON"T PANIC!!
There will be something you can do. My understanding is that if you miss a blood test, you should wait for the following month and go then, because the blood test has to be done on specific dates. In my program, there is no blood test done on week 8, so I would assume that if you did a blood test in week 8, that would be fine. But of course you should check with the clinic.
Most of the clinics probably have some way of checking messages while they are not open. So, you could also ring and leave a msg and see if anyone calls you back.

Deviations aren't failures - they are like getting lost. If you are lost and you check the street directory and get back on track quickly, you don't lose much time. But if you just keep driving in the wrong direction, you can still get back on track - it just takes longer!!!!!!! So, I would start again today eating the right foods in the right amounts and then go for your next blood test - whether you've been doing the right thing or not, and just go one step at a time.

I would also consider whether you need some counselling or other "work" on your thought patterns and habits. Because often its the emotional baggage that really weighs us down, and it needs to be dealt with before we can successfully lose weight.

But for now, relax, get back on the program and the blood test timing will work out.

HL
 
Heavenly lamb

From what I was told, Your programme never changes so in saying that I would have your blood test today and you can start today from scratch using your eating plan that is made just for you, as you can see we are all here for you, i think the hard thing is that most of us allowed ourselves to eat what ever over christmas and now it's hard to be so strict, never put off tomorrow what you can do today so regardless if you haven't eaten the INcorrect breakfast or snacks or even lunch start right now and have cohens food for dinner. You will be so grateful for it, and it only takes a few days to get back into the swing of things, you now you can do it, cause you've been doing it, so start again today NOT TOMORROW....

Think of all the things your consultant would tell you, she would tell you that you can do this, if other people can you can too, it is achievable, you will get to your goal but if you feel like deviating call someone have a glass of water, jump on this website do something that is going to distract you from deviating.

I know you can do this, be strong and together we'll all be much healthier, smaller people.

Good luck and call on us again whenever you need to, we are always listening,.
Maybe you could start a diary on here that way you can right down your good days and your bad days that way you have something to read over when your having an ordinary day and you can see how you got through it. it really helps me.

Good luck again. I have all faith in you, I know you can do this and will.
Dianne
 
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Don't give up now

Hello H20:)

This programme is so amazing and results can be seen within just a short time compared to other weightloss programmes.

Stick with it!!!!!!!!!!!
We are all here for you.

I am into my third week and I am already fitting into my smaller clothes:p.
The diet is restrictive but you are achieving rapid weight loss.

Which clinic do you go to?

Even though my clinic is closed I have still been able to email my consultant with questions which she has responded to.

Don't give in now H20 you have come this far like so many of us.


Do this for you

I've made Cohen's my christmas present and so far I am loving the results,my body is really benefitting I can tell my joints are not sore when I climb the stairs and my asthma is better their are so many pluses and I am not as irritable.:)

We are all here with you so keep the faith.

Best of Luck

Sam:)
 
I dont think you have stuffed up, all you have done is fallen off the wagon. The simple solution is to get back on the wagon.

However this is the critical issue getting back on the wagon how motivated are you to continue with the program?

To be honest there are various opinions about "deviation" and it's cost, some say for example that a single bite of a choc will set you back a week. To be honest I can report to you that a small deviation (not "pig outs") doesnt impact my weight loss very much at all, when I eat Cohen foods I lose weight, if I deviate for a day I lose a days weight loss, a glass of wine will cost me a days weight loss, same for a chocolate. I never deviated with lets say hot chips (french fries), and I guess a big bad carbohydrate meal (eg. pizza and beer) will result in a many days of stopping weight loss.

The basic of Cohen diet is that you need you body to maintain low blood sugar level for as many hours as possible during the day. Low blood sugar will result in your body fat cells releasing lipids to be used to supply energy. There is also links between low blood sugar, insulin hormone, seratonin and human growth hormone.

So my advise is the same as the others, get back on the program, take your blood test and tell your consultant that you messed up, you are not the first and you are not the last to do so. The most important thing of course is just to decide to get back on the program and maybe reflexion question about what deep down is causing you to constantly "fall off". I am still not sure myself why this type I have basically stuck to the diet whereas previous diets I failed at around 105KG.
 
Re- read your programme

I don't know if this helps but I just read in my programme on page 16 under section 4.7

If you stop following your programme for two or more months etc etc....

Have a read and hop back on the programme today..........deal with the clinic as soon as they open - get your blood test - what's the worst, that it will tell you that you have deviated (you already know this) and you might have to repeat it.

If you starting eating right today and drinking water that has to be better than continuing to deviate.

All the best - good luck - let us know how you are going
 
thanks

Thanks for the advice, I am going in full steam ahead and think of the big picture. Nans68 I go to the Geelong one. The staff seem nice there. I will have to give them a call and tell them about what has happend and what they think is best in regards to the blood test. Just going to keep thinking it's only 6months out of this to be healthier. This forum is also motivating!


Thanks everyone :)
 
Good on you H20.

We are all here.

When ever I think of deviatating I turn to the forum and realise I am not alone their is so much support.

Wishing you all the best

Sam
 
Thanks, yes I will be turning to the forum for motivation. I spoke to the people at Cohen's and they were fantastic. I am back on track. I can't beleive they were so helpful and set me back on track right away. I don't think I have had that much support from other places for weight loss.
 
H2O

I am with you. I just love getting onto the forums when I feel depressed or need some more advice.

You keep up the good work. It is not easy (although it is the easiest diet I have ever attempted) but it sure is worth it.

LOL
Allana
;)
 
losing said:
I don't know if this helps but I just read in my programme on page 16 under section 4.7

If you stop following your programme for two or more months etc etc....

Have a read and hop back on the programme today..........deal with the clinic as soon as they open - get your blood test - what's the worst, that it will tell you that you have deviated (you already know this) and you might have to repeat it.

If you starting eating right today and drinking water that has to be better than continuing to deviate.

All the best - good luck - let us know how you are going
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If you don't mind me asking can you please tell me what 4.7 says, my report goes 4.6 then 5.... thanks

Faithie
 
Hi Fathie

4.7 The contract Period is on page 16.
It basically states that if you stop following your programme for two or more months before reaching goal your biochemistry alters and dr coehn would not be able to produce you refeed programme. Your goal weight is based on the number kgs you need to lose to a maximum of 6 months and your support contract is 4 months.
Sam:)
 
NANS68,

Thanks for replying to me Nans, I've double checked my program and it is at point 4.1.1 in my book, and my contract period is 12 months. So I guess that means that I have alot of weight to lose. :)

It is a beautiful day here today, I'm going to go outdoors and do some gardening to keep me distracted on my new day 1.

Thanks
Faithie
 
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