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Hey Niyah,
Well-done for getting back into the swing of things! For me this is where i have failed in the past with other diets. I cheat the once and kinda give up thinking “Oh well i have cheated now" i tend to give up after that as i feel like a failure!
I know what i have to look out for!!!
But Well-don, it must be hard! But think of what you will loose!!!

Jim
 
Hi Niyah

yes that water is an important component..to any diet, but particlulary this one.
I never have had a problem in this area I suppose because I don't like fizzy drinks or sweet drinks...water is my drink of choice. i must admit to missing my milky cup of coffee in the mornings now:(...
I hope once I lose the weight again I can go back to having at least one a day.

Have a wonderful weekend now and hope you get a great nights sleep.

Sam:)
 
Cate - it's DEFINITELY better drinking more of it earlier!!! I won't get to comment on your diary tonight - will try and catch up Sunday - but hope you can hang in there till your son is in a better frame of mind. It's always "push, pull" with these kids I think. I know just where you're coming from!

Sam - have to admit that before doing Cohen's I probably drank very little water. We've now got spring water, so I haven't got much excuse, and once I get used to it, I start to enjoy it - but the prospect in advance always seems a little hard to get used to. Feel much better when I do just retrain myself though!

Jim - whatever happens, and whatever life throws at you, you will ALWAYS know what to do with this diet to get back on track. I've always ended up giving in in the past. Now, I make the weekly weigh a part of my life. Even if I've had a bad week, I weigh, because it's hardly ever as bad as I think it's going to be. When I've gone wrong before, I've refused to face up to the "bad week" or "bad choice", and derailed myself mentally. I now try to take it in my stride and just deal with it. Remember - nothing gets "broken" except your mind - if you let it. Just hang in there, keep on going, and eventually the weeks pass and the weight continues to go down. Even with this little crisis of mine, 2.8kg is really nothing much in the big scheme of things, and whilst I wish it wasn't there, it's not going to stop me getting back to what I know I need to do. All that said, DON'T DEVIATE if there's any way in heaven and earth you can avoid it, because you do change your body chemistry back to its old ways and it makes it very tough to go through that whole process of detox and commitment again. Take it from me, it ISN'T WORTH IT!!!

Well, I must admit to having a rotten day today. The training was great, but unbelievably this cold has freshened up over the past two days, and today I was absolutely streaming all through the course. Most embarrassing. Either it's a continuation of what I had or, more likely, I picked up something new at the ED last Monday. Hope it's not YKW. I came home feeling completely wretched and just wanting to go to bed, but can't because I'm doing a dinner tomorrow night. I agreed to go ahead Wednesday because I was feeling much better, and have 12 people to feed. I still have a fair bit to do tonight. It's a fund-raiser so has to be a bit "tizzy". I've done the mains - it's the "everything else" that I have to conquer. On top of that, the sleep wasn't too crash hot last night, and I woke early again.

So that means tomorrow I will be completely out of action - will be late again tonight, busy all day and night tomorrow. So hope to catch everyone again on Sunday, and comment in diaries if possible.
 
That's not good Niyah...if your referring to the swine flu...every tom dick and harry has it now......

Those who have a lower immune system cope the worse of it...but others can display mild cases.

Goodluck with your dinner party and hope you get some time to yourself too.

Sam:)
 
Thanks Sam.

Sitting with lots of other people in masks for five hours last Monday, my husband assures me it probably IS swine flu! Anyway, I got some cold & flu tablets last night and am using those. I have to have the new formula, which isn't quite as effective, however they are helping a little with the streaming nose. I slept quite well last night too, which is a relief. Up early this morning and making loads of stuff, so I'll get back to that. I'm just glad I did all the mains last weekend. Only the extras and desserts to finish today.
 
Quick note only at the moment.

Had a pretty awful headache yesterday - just persistent. Had it during the night until I awoke very early and couldn't go back to sleep. Persisted ALL day and got worse before bed last night.

EOM today so that's probably a good part of the reason, but it's sure unpleasant. It's still hanging around in the background. It feels kind of like a hangover at the moment.

So - my door is shut, and I have a LOT of work to get through. A tough weekend coming up too - I'm off to a girls' camp this weekend, so diet is going to be a problem. I'm thinking I'll take all my own food, but will see how organised I get. I don't know what is actually on their menu and whether there's anything I can pick and choose from. I'm just too busy to follow up the girls and check what's actually planned.

After that, I only have the wedding and the production to worry about for the next while.

I am glad EOM is here and that means that once I get through the next couple of days, life should get easier for another couple of weeks after that, allowing me to stabilise my course more easily.

So - off for the moment, will read but probably not post much the next few days, but hope everyone is going along OK.
 
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Hi Niyah

Popping into say hello and see how are you are. I see you have a headache, is this due to the program....and by the way what is EOM????....or this eom??

Anyway I hope you had a bit of a break at some point in the day and got some "you" time.

By the way I appreciate you and Cate checking up on me too:).

And enjoy your time away....I'm off on the Sunday for the week with the family so will see you when I get back.

Cheers and take care now - Sam:)
 
EOM is accountant-speak for End of Month. So, in women-speak, "that time of month". Maybe I should just write TOM which is more common!

Yes, it has been very usual for me most of my life to get whopping headaches in the day or two leading up to it. I haven't had one the last few months, but did this time - felt extra lousy, in fact. Maybe it's because I've tightened up my diet... or maybe it was just a fluke this time. But haven't felt that lousy in a while. But, when I was a bit younger, the headaches were quite a bit more violent and debilitating. Now they are just annoying, make me want to stay in bed but I can't.

No "me time" available on the horizon just yet, but in a way, I will get some this weekend. I need a weekend away without hubby like a hole in the head at the moment, but on the other hand, I won't have to do much, and should get some relax, which I wouldn't at home! Not sure what I have to do yet. Have one workshop to present, and after that... um... "talk to the girls"?! Well, we'll see. I'm not really a breezy "chatty" person - more a one-on-one and enjoy the intense more than the frivolous, but we'll see - I can act well when in the mood!

All food cravings now gone - bliss for another 2 or hopefully 3 weeks!!!!! Love it when this dam bursts and sanity gets temporarily restored. (Sorry if any blokes are reading - this is a women's only experience, I'm sorry!).
 
Still feeling a bit gross today so not hanging around. "Seedy" is the only way I can describe it. EOM totally yuk this time. Oh well, another day or two and I'll be through the worst of it.

Forgot my breakfast this morning at work, but found a piece of steak in the fridge so had that. Not the usual breakfast choice for me! Maybe I'll have the yoghurt later in the day. I've got chicken and salad for lunch.

Big, busy practice on today for our production so will have my nose to the grindstone today. Should be interesting to say the least!

I bought a second outfit for the wedding last week. Not sure it's a great improvement, but will see what I think nearing the day. I think it's a bit more in line with the colours for the bridal party. But... don't think hubby will like it much - haven't dared show him yet. I'm finding it hard to get anything that looks good on me or fits in cheerful colours. I'm fairly short between waist and shoulders, so most things just don't "sit right". It's still too long in the arms so have to adjust those. Wedding is only two weeks away now, and I'm regretting I haven't taken off a little more around the waist before then. Never mind, take each day as it comes and looking forward to the future! It's their day, not my day to show off my waist! I'm glad I'm an awful lot smaller than I was at my daughter's wedding a few years back.
 
Hi Niyah thanks for the support in my diary and well done for the 1kg. I haven't finished my first week yet, I am looking forward to weighing on Tues.

How long have you been doing Cohen's this time?

I love seeing the tickers moving, I hope mine will be moving soon!

Sue
 
I started in January, but have had a time-out bit in the middle because of difficult family circumstances. I'm now getting back into the swing of it, and want to lose another 10 or 12 kilos.

I had a good weekend away - took all my own food. I managed to forget my yoghurt for breakfast, however was pleased to discover they had plain yoghurt there, which saved me! I made all my other meals quietly in the kitchen - no-one seemed to mind, and it was great! I'm really feeling back into the swing of it properly now - know I can survive a weekend like that quite well.
 
Congrats on surviving the week end away! I hope i will be able to manage time away on the diet! I travel a lot with work and am worried about that!!
Think i may ask my boss for some time out on the travel for a while and explain why!

Sorry to hear to had to stop for a while, but at least your back in the saddle and marching forward again!! Here's hoping the time will fly by for you!!

Jim
 
Hi Niyah. Well done on surviving yet another weekend away so well. You are focussed & are on the home stretch. Cheers, Cate
 
Hellooooo Niyah,

Great job on getting back on track. 10-12kg would be done and dusted in no time so long as you put your heart and soul into it. However, I believe you have the tools to succeed but shucks that life is not always so plain smooth sailing. Whatever the case, be happy gal :)
 
Thanks Big Jim, Cate and FlaMie. FlaMie - you are going to rock that refeed soon!

Obviously, whatever life dishes up, we just have to somehow find a way to adjust and keep at it. Not easy, but patience and time are the keys.

I'm really feeling over the hump now and back to the old routine really well. Today was steak for lunch. Amazing how everybody now says they want MY lunch, instead of what they have! Funny thing is they COULD have it any day they want - if they just DID IT! But yeah, some diced pepper steak sure beats the old sandwiches and pies that everyone else lives on!

All weekend I heard the same thing from the girls. Instead of horror at "diet food", noses in the bowl asking what it was, it smelt good, they wanted it and so on. Mind you, most of the time I was eating before they were because their "timetable" was a little haphazard. I just made my meals when I wanted to eat them, and not when they were eating (which COULD have been 8.30 or 9.00 at night!!!).

Travel is a difficult one when you are "dieting" but if it has to happen for work or whatever, I have found some ways to cope. Most places you can usually get a plain steak and salad, or else grilled chicken breast and salad. You have to guess on the quantities, but it's a pretty safe option if no other is available. Whenever possible I take my own food, but if you're not local and travelling by plane instead of car, it can get difficult. Even many "fast food" options and "food halls" now include options for people on "diets" so it's a matter of watching the ingredients and estimating quantities. It's not "impossible" in other words to eat a healthy diet when out of the usual routine. It's not something I would CHOOSE to do if there was a choice, but most of us have to work for a living and get by with what work requires. And - I figure - this is the way we have to STAY if we want to be healthy for life, so might as well learn some good techniques if we are forced to be in that situation.

If I were out at a "function" I would most likely take my own food wherever possible. Sometimes it's just not, but mostly there's a way to cope - precooked food can be reheated in a microwave. All depends on the kind of function etc. I don't feel bad - there are people around on all sorts of dietary restrictions for medical reasons etc, and people who work with food understand special requirements. You'll just be another one.

Anyway, off to do some work - snowed under, but not got my mind on the job today!
 
Thanks for the travel tips!
Hopefully i wont have to travel until i have been doing this a while. I was due to go Pakistan in September but i am hoping i can avoid that one for now!! We will see!!

Jim
 
Pakistan would be a tricky one! Not sure what exactly would be the options there. Should still be able to get a simple chicken dish or grilled fish I would imagine (unless in a remote region). Plus some vegies. Just stay away from the rice, breads etc, and too much slop with the dish. However, if you can get out of going there for some time, even better!!

The worst thing if travelling is if you are being hosted by people, especially poor people, whose diet is restricted and who offer you the "best" but it's what you can't eat. There are some things I just WOULD NOT DO until I've got my weight completely under control, and travelling to a remote and poor region is one of them! I remember in the Philippines being dishes MOUNTAINS of rice and not a lot else, and having people stand and watch us eat. Not eating is offensive because you are a guest and it means you aren't enjoying the hospitality. Oh dear! That's not going to be on the agenda for a long time to come yet! But I guess this is something most people don't do as a usual thing anyway.

I have a very big, yukky job to do tonight. Cleaning out the fridge. In the space of a week, it has gone from being quite ordered to a disaster. But - no point doing another shop till it is done. I was way too tired to do it last night, so left it again. I had a relatively early night. Hope today I'm full of energy and it happens, although we haven't another parent night tonight so I will be late home again.

My YS is planning a very quick overseas trip at the moment, to attend a wedding in England. He also wants to do a bit of Eastern Europe. I have my heart in my mouth about it, but have to let him go. He's learnt quite a bit of Serbian, Croatian etc from his patients and is continuing it at home - he finds it easier to connect with older patients if they can understand him. But... I'm very, very nervous about it all. Not till October yet. He just had his leave confirmed yesterday. It will only be about 3 weeks at most, so I'm hoping he can't have too many disasters in a 3 week period. Air Asia fares to London from Perth are going for about $500 return this week, so he wants to grab one of those.

My final steak meal at lunchtime today. Then I think I'll go back to chicken for a while. I enjoy the steak, but prefer to have it now and then as a treat. I just happened to buy a bigger lot at the end of last week at a really good price, so have been enjoying it. Still haven't trained myself to like fish particularly. Once I am finished and can occasionally have a Goan fish curry or something, that might change!
 
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