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Esthee
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Sick 
Hi everyone,
I've been a bit quiet lately. I'm a bit sick at the moment with a severe urinary tract infection.... ouch... I'm sleeping most of the time and have very little energy. I've been reading all of your diaries, but I'm a bit drained so I haven't had the energy to just be positive and write something nice With me its going really well, except for the nausea and being sick. I've lost 12 kg so far and I'm going strong. Not drinking any water at the moment unfortunately, as it makes me sick 
;( but I've been forcing myself to have my meals.
Today was such a nice day. I had to go to the doctors and my clothes are all waaaay to big. So I went through my closet looking for smaller clothes to wear. I'm down from a 26 to a 22 !!!!! So now I have more clothes to choose from and I don't look as bad as I did yesterday
The whole family also decided that we will be spending December / Christmas in Mozambique for holiday. Everyone is going diving, but I'll just do some horse riding and reading I'm not too fond of water, especially being under water. I promised myself I would go for horse riding lessons as a reward for sticking on my diet for 6 months, so beginning July, I'll be going for those lessons.
The nicest thing about this December family holiday will be the fact that me and the WF has decided that we're going to surprise everyone with an inpromptu wedding on the beach. Will have to do lots of organising, but we don't want a traditional wedding. We just want to say our vows in front of the people closest to us and then go for a meal at a restaurant. So we should be able to organise it.
I have so much to be happy about right now, but I just want to crawl into a little ball and disappear. I hate feeling yucky..
Sal, Sam, Cate, Kannadew, Jen and everyone else... I'm glad you're here to share all of this with me. Sorry for not writing at the moment, but I will get to it soon.
Have a good week
The sick version of me....
Hi everyone,
I've been a bit quiet lately. I'm a bit sick at the moment with a severe urinary tract infection.... ouch... I'm sleeping most of the time and have very little energy. I've been reading all of your diaries, but I'm a bit drained so I haven't had the energy to just be positive and write something nice
With me its going really well, except for the nausea and being sick. I've lost 12 kg so far and I'm going strong. Not drinking any water at the moment unfortunately, as it makes me sick ;( but I've been forcing myself to have my meals. Today was such a nice day. I had to go to the doctors and my clothes are all waaaay to big.
So I went through my closet looking for smaller clothes to wear. I'm down from a 26 to a 22 !!!!! So now I have more clothes to choose from and I don't look as bad as I did yesterday The whole family also decided that we will be spending December / Christmas in Mozambique for holiday. Everyone is going diving, but I'll just do some horse riding and reading
I'm not too fond of water, especially being under water. I promised myself I would go for horse riding lessons as a reward for sticking on my diet for 6 months, so beginning July, I'll be going for those lessons. The nicest thing about this December family holiday will be the fact that me and the WF has decided that we're going to surprise everyone with an inpromptu wedding on the beach. Will have to do lots of organising, but we don't want a traditional wedding. We just want to say our vows in front of the people closest to us and then go for a meal at a restaurant. So we should be able to organise it.
I have so much to be happy about right now, but I just want to crawl into a little ball and disappear. I hate feeling yucky..
Sal, Sam, Cate, Kannadew, Jen and everyone else... I'm glad you're here to share all of this with me. Sorry for not writing at the moment, but I will get to it soon.
Have a good week
The sick version of me....
Cate
Long term member
Esthee, Your wedding on the beach sounds like such a lovely, stress-free wedding. It's your day & you should do exactly as you please. We eloped!! It was a lovely day. No speeches, no fuss & still happily together after almost 37 years! I'm sorry that you have been unwell & I hope you feel better soon. Congratulations on sticking with the plan throughout!! That's a good test for you & you've passed with flying colours(pun intended this time-). Cheers & best wishes for your speedy recovery, Cate
). Cheers & best wishes for your speedy recovery, Cate
sal2125
New member
Hi Esthee
I hope you are feeling better.
Well done on 12kg. I too have now lost 12 and I am starting to feeling it in my clothes. Have not pulled any old clothes out yet. Going to wait till I reach 99kg which is only 6kg away. But I cannot hide that I am on a diet anymore as people are starting to notice. So I am telling them that it is due to the up coming back operation and I want to recover as quick as possible and losing weight will help this.
I am looking forward to my 30th in Nov so I can show off my new body too all my old friend that I don;t see very often. I have started looking for my costume to wear, it has to be fitted and show off my new figure well. It is very motivating to start shopping online and see what I want to be by Nov. I have decided that I want to have a costume party for my 30th, so my best friend and I have started lookign around together online, it is loads of fun.
Anyway, I am so glad that we are still here together and on our way to our goal. Bring on Nov and our new bodies.
I hope you are feeling better.
Well done on 12kg. I too have now lost 12 and I am starting to feeling it in my clothes. Have not pulled any old clothes out yet. Going to wait till I reach 99kg which is only 6kg away. But I cannot hide that I am on a diet anymore as people are starting to notice. So I am telling them that it is due to the up coming back operation and I want to recover as quick as possible and losing weight will help this.
I am looking forward to my 30th in Nov so I can show off my new body too all my old friend that I don;t see very often. I have started looking for my costume to wear, it has to be fitted and show off my new figure well. It is very motivating to start shopping online and see what I want to be by Nov. I have decided that I want to have a costume party for my 30th, so my best friend and I have started lookign around together online, it is loads of fun.
Anyway, I am so glad that we are still here together and on our way to our goal. Bring on Nov and our new bodies.
Esthee
New member
Ouchy
Hi everyone!
I'm still feeling under the weather, but yesterday was quite a day. I slept most of the morning and got up to make myself some lunch. While I was chopping away on my crabstick, the knive slipped and I took out a chunk off my finger. Ouch! Phoned the WF to take me to the emergency room for stiches and he made it home in record time. While I was being treated they noticed that I was in shock, so they gave me a sugar lollipop and Coke to get me right again... It helped to get me out of shock, but it didn't really fit into my diet plan. The WF didn't want me to make lunch after that and got me some chicken take away for lunch, which wasn't Cohen at all and he made dinner, which was ok, but he didnt measure my portion. I didn't have any fruit yesterday, but I'm sure yesterday must have cost me some weightloss.
My finger is really sore, and I'm still struggling with fever and feeling sick But were going to the beach this weekend and I'll have to be better by then
Hi everyone!
I'm still feeling under the weather, but yesterday was quite a day. I slept most of the morning and got up to make myself some lunch. While I was chopping away on my crabstick, the knive slipped and I took out a chunk off my finger. Ouch! Phoned the WF to take me to the emergency room for stiches and he made it home in record time. While I was being treated they noticed that I was in shock, so they gave me a sugar lollipop and Coke to get me right again... It helped to get me out of shock, but it didn't really fit into my diet plan. The WF didn't want me to make lunch after that and got me some chicken take away for lunch, which wasn't Cohen at all and he made dinner, which was ok, but he didnt measure my portion. I didn't have any fruit yesterday, but I'm sure yesterday must have cost me some weightloss.
My finger is really sore, and I'm still struggling with fever and feeling sick
But were going to the beach this weekend and I'll have to be better by then Hi Esthee
sorry to hear you are going through a rough patch.....I think the unplanned deviation can be forgiven seeing it was for a medical issue. You take of yourself now and remember you are doing so well, 12kg is a lot of weight to loss. Your wedding plans sound wonderful as well, my girlfriend did the same thing minus the family and friends.
You are so luck to have a that WF of yours you take care of him as well, okay.
Bye for now
Sam
sorry to hear you are going through a rough patch.....I think the unplanned deviation can be forgiven seeing it was for a medical issue. You take of yourself now and remember you are doing so well, 12kg is a lot of weight to loss. Your wedding plans sound wonderful as well, my girlfriend did the same thing minus the family and friends.
You are so luck to have a that WF of yours you take care of him as well, okay.
Bye for now
Sam
sal2125
New member
Hi Esthee
Sorry sorry to hear the you are having a rough patch. And Ooooo I feel you poor finger, how yucky. I cut my palm the other day while washing dishes, I accidentally put a really sharp knife in the sink and covered by bubble I was feeling around and ran my hand over the knife, got a very long cut, was sore, lots of blood, but looked worse than it was no sticked required.
Don't worry about the deviation, you are still on track, and have lost so much. You are still doing fantastically. I was missing Vegemite so much that when I had my cracker last night I smeared a very thin amount of Vegemite on it.... Oh it was tasty!! I know I am naughty.
Sorry sorry to hear the you are having a rough patch. And Ooooo I feel you poor finger, how yucky. I cut my palm the other day while washing dishes, I accidentally put a really sharp knife in the sink and covered by bubble I was feeling around and ran my hand over the knife, got a very long cut, was sore, lots of blood, but looked worse than it was no sticked required.
Don't worry about the deviation, you are still on track, and have lost so much. You are still doing fantastically. I was missing Vegemite so much that when I had my cracker last night I smeared a very thin amount of Vegemite on it.... Oh it was tasty!! I know I am naughty.
Hi Esthee - Sorry about your ill-health, hope you are already better and that the finger has healed as well!
Great progress with 12kg lost - yay! - I bet by now you have lost another 2 or so - it is so amazing to see your thighs slowly but surely shrinking isnt it...
A beach wedding in Moz in December sounds soooooooo romantic
- and to think you will be svelte and healthy, the pictures will be perfect, you will be happy, WF will also be looking great - it is bound to be absolutely perfect ... good luck with all the preparations.
Great progress with 12kg lost - yay! - I bet by now you have lost another 2 or so - it is so amazing to see your thighs slowly but surely shrinking isnt it...
A beach wedding in Moz in December sounds soooooooo romantic
- and to think you will be svelte and healthy, the pictures will be perfect, you will be happy, WF will also be looking great - it is bound to be absolutely perfect ... good luck with all the preparations.
shrinking_moi
New member
Esthee, I am new here.
Congrats on your weight loss. What an inspiration.
I have worried how I would go if I had a medical problem and couldn't follow my program.
How's your finger?
X
Ez
Congrats on your weight loss. What an inspiration.
I have worried how I would go if I had a medical problem and couldn't follow my program.
How's your finger?
X
Ez
Esthee
New member
Week 7 and a day
Hi!
I've been quiet for a few days as I was lounging on the beach in Mozambique
It's going much better with my finger and I'm feeling healthy again. Thanks for all of your well wishes and concerns for my finger.
Well I've now officially lost 14kg so far. And I've gone from a size 26 to a size 22. I'm wearing clothes I haven't been able to fit into for the last 2 years, which is amazing.
We spent the weekend and a few extra days in Ponto do Ouro in Mozambique and it was magical. The WF and his best mate spent most of the time diving and they were lucky enough to swim with Whale Sharks and some other big fishes he was raving about I spent my time swimming in the sea and walking on the beach. I also took our 4x4 and explored the surrounding areas. I was able to stick to my diet 100% eventhough our little bungalow didn't really have a kitchen so to speak. More like a portable gas plate in a cupboard. But I made do. We went to the local market and bought eggs, onions and tomatoes from the locals.
I took a lot of photos and have posted some of them here It really is beautiful there.
During our time away something funny happened to me. The WF, the best friend and myself took the 4x4 for some serious off roading on a 4x4 track just outside the town. The track is surrounded with the most beautiful green hills as far as the eye can see. At one stage it started to feel like I was going to fall out of my window any second, so I got out and told the boys to go play while I observed the scenery. For the past 6 years my life has been ruled with the thought of how fat I am, how big I am, how I'm not losing weight. Its been such a big part of my identity really. It is who I am actually. When I meet someone new, my first thought is 'what are they thinking about my big body? etc' As I was walking and looking at the green hills and the sun setting just being all alone, I realised that during our whole trip I've started to feel like me again. The real me. I'm not thin yet, actually I still look pretty disgusting. (I mean I weigh 101kg
) But for the first time I'm thinking and doing things I used to do as a teenager. Not being shy to talk to people, holding my head up when I walk. Wearing dresses again.
My journey will take me the rest of the year to complete, I know that but for the first time I'm better. My body might still be lagging behind a bit, but my mind is getting better. I have to go make dinner for the WF and myself now.
But before I go I also need to write my other thing that I've been thinking about today. Next monday will be my 8 week mark. And so far this past 3 weeks I've only lost 4kg. Is that normal? It just feels so small? In my first 4 weeks I lost 10kg? I've really found ways of making Cohens fit into my life very comfortably, but am I perhaps doing something that I shouldn't hence the small weight loss?
Anyway, enjoy the day
Esthee
Hi!
I've been quiet for a few days as I was lounging on the beach in Mozambique
It's going much better with my finger and I'm feeling healthy again. Thanks for all of your well wishes and concerns for my finger. Well I've now officially lost 14kg so far. And I've gone from a size 26 to a size 22. I'm wearing clothes I haven't been able to fit into for the last 2 years, which is amazing.
We spent the weekend and a few extra days in Ponto do Ouro in Mozambique and it was magical. The WF and his best mate spent most of the time diving and they were lucky enough to swim with Whale Sharks and some other big fishes he was raving about
I spent my time swimming in the sea and walking on the beach. I also took our 4x4 and explored the surrounding areas. I was able to stick to my diet 100% eventhough our little bungalow didn't really have a kitchen so to speak. More like a portable gas plate in a cupboard. But I made do. We went to the local market and bought eggs, onions and tomatoes from the locals. I took a lot of photos and have posted some of them here It really is beautiful there.
During our time away something funny happened to me. The WF, the best friend and myself took the 4x4 for some serious off roading on a 4x4 track just outside the town. The track is surrounded with the most beautiful green hills as far as the eye can see. At one stage it started to feel like I was going to fall out of my window any second, so I got out and told the boys to go play while I observed the scenery. For the past 6 years my life has been ruled with the thought of how fat I am, how big I am, how I'm not losing weight. Its been such a big part of my identity really. It is who I am actually. When I meet someone new, my first thought is 'what are they thinking about my big body? etc' As I was walking and looking at the green hills and the sun setting just being all alone, I realised that during our whole trip I've started to feel like me again. The real me. I'm not thin yet, actually I still look pretty disgusting. (I mean I weigh 101kg
) But for the first time I'm thinking and doing things I used to do as a teenager. Not being shy to talk to people, holding my head up when I walk. Wearing dresses again. My journey will take me the rest of the year to complete, I know that but for the first time I'm better. My body might still be lagging behind a bit, but my mind is getting better. I have to go make dinner for the WF and myself now.
But before I go I also need to write my other thing that I've been thinking about today. Next monday will be my 8 week mark. And so far this past 3 weeks I've only lost 4kg. Is that normal? It just feels so small? In my first 4 weeks I lost 10kg? I've really found ways of making Cohens fit into my life very comfortably, but am I perhaps doing something that I shouldn't hence the small weight loss?
Anyway, enjoy the day
Esthee
Hi Esthee I am so happy for you ... it sounds so amazing to be in that peaceful, kind space with yourself - keep this, I mean how you felt walking alone in an almost perfect surrounding as a shield when doubt creeps in and you are feeling down.
When I went for my weigh in and started counting out loud how I will have lost the same weight in another 4 weeks, the Consultant told me that it will not be so - in the coming months, I will gradually lose less weight per month than the 1st time - something about the body getting used to the regimen or something like that, can't remember exactly...
4 kilos is still, a lot of fat lost - think about it as 8 bricks of Stork Margarine, melted and flushed out, never to return!
Maybe to rev up your metabolism a bit you might consider some light aerobic exercises if you dont do them already ... I watched "You are what you eat" on BBC, Gillian advises buying a mini-trampoline and jumping for 20 minutes in the morning (I saw the trampolines at Game Centurion) - if that souds too hectic, find something that will be fun.
Until next time,
When I went for my weigh in and started counting out loud how I will have lost the same weight in another 4 weeks, the Consultant told me that it will not be so - in the coming months, I will gradually lose less weight per month than the 1st time - something about the body getting used to the regimen or something like that, can't remember exactly...
4 kilos is still, a lot of fat lost - think about it as 8 bricks of Stork Margarine, melted and flushed out, never to return!
Maybe to rev up your metabolism a bit you might consider some light aerobic exercises if you dont do them already ... I watched "You are what you eat" on BBC, Gillian advises buying a mini-trampoline and jumping for 20 minutes in the morning (I saw the trampolines at Game Centurion) - if that souds too hectic, find something that will be fun.
Until next time,
shrinking_moi
New member
Esthee, you pictures are beautiful. They look like some of our beaches in Australia.
I really sympathise with your feelings of your size and I feel like I have been hiding in this body for many years and not experiencing what life has to offer.
I can't help you on the whole weight loss slow down thing but if you ask your consultant they may be able to help you out.
X
Ez
I really sympathise with your feelings of your size and I feel like I have been hiding in this body for many years and not experiencing what life has to offer.
I can't help you on the whole weight loss slow down thing but if you ask your consultant they may be able to help you out.
X
Ez
Cate
Long term member
Esthee, I also lost 10kgs 1st month & then either 4 or 5 every 4 weeks after that. Be very careful with exercise as your fuel(food) intake does not sustain too much energy output. I loved reading your diary post today. I so much can relate to what you said about finding yourself again. At 54 I am now feeling "normal" & am more like the Cate in her 20's. Well size-wise anyway! xo Cate
Hi Esthee
Welcome back what a heavenly location. Well done on your 14kg weightloss your feeling and seeing it now thats for sure. Glad to see your finger is on the mend aswell.
Take care and will catch up with soon.....and by the way the weight loss does slow done the first month is usually where the major loss takes place and alot of that is fluid so it is all fat from now on and remember to do your measurements when you are not sure or try on some clothes as a gage.
Keep up the amazing work.
Sam
Welcome back what a heavenly location. Well done on your 14kg weightloss your feeling and seeing it now thats for sure. Glad to see your finger is on the mend aswell.
Take care and will catch up with soon.....and by the way the weight loss does slow done the first month is usually where the major loss takes place and alot of that is fluid so it is all fat from now on and remember to do your measurements when you are not sure or try on some clothes as a gage.
Keep up the amazing work.
Sam
Esthee
New member
Hi all!
I'm having such a lovely day. Its my niece's second birthday party today and most of the family who will be there have not seen me since I started on Cohens, so it will be interesting to see their reaction. I've lost 15kg sofar and I'm very pleased with it. At first I was a bit sad that it wasn't between 18 and 20kg in total, but I know I've been following my plan 100% and have only deviated with one lollipop when the hospital gave it to me for shock. So I'm doing really well.
Things at work are also really going well at the moment. The design meetings are over and I can start doing what I love... documenting. I love going to work and feeling productive. Sitting in meetings all day is not my idea of a good day
Yesterday I gave my last pair of fat pants away. I felt almost sad about it I bought them about 2 years ago and they are super stretchy, so they were just always comfy. But they are waaaay to big for me now. But then again, every item of my clothing will become my 'fat' clothes Very soon the clothes I'm wearing now will also make their way out of my closet. 
I'm having such a lovely day. Its my niece's second birthday party today and most of the family who will be there have not seen me since I started on Cohens, so it will be interesting to see their reaction. I've lost 15kg sofar and I'm very pleased with it. At first I was a bit sad that it wasn't between 18 and 20kg in total, but I know I've been following my plan 100% and have only deviated with one lollipop when the hospital gave it to me for shock. So I'm doing really well.
Things at work are also really going well at the moment. The design meetings are over and I can start doing what I love... documenting.
I love going to work and feeling productive. Sitting in meetings all day is not my idea of a good day Yesterday I gave my last pair of fat pants away. I felt almost sad about it
I bought them about 2 years ago and they are super stretchy, so they were just always comfy. But they are waaaay to big for me now. But then again, every item of my clothing will become my 'fat' clothes Very soon the clothes I'm wearing now will also make their way out of my closet.
sal2125
New member
Hi Esthee
So glad to hear that you are going well, loved reading about your break on the beach, love the pics, very beautiful.
I love going 4wding, my husband and I go every few weeks, we are in a 4wd club here in geelong. But most of our trips are with friends. We are going away for the easter weekend to a large 4wd gathering and we will be filming the event for a TV show down here called 4WD TV. All expenses paid, so I am really looking forward to that.
I have not given away or not wearing any clothes yet. Some are getting quite big, but still wearable. I did however buy myself a nice long woolen jacket with a hood from the skinny girls section of Target the other day. It was a size 18, it doesn't do up as nice as I would like, looks good when it is open, but won't be long till it will look better tied up. I just really loved it so thought what the hell, I should buy it and get some wear out of it. Once it doesn't fit I could sell it on eBay. I wanted to go shopping just to see if I could get into any of the clothes in the skinny area of target, as I usually have to shop in the option plus (fat chick) area. I tried a few tops on, and I am almost there but not quite still a bit tighter than I would like, so will give it another 10kg or so and see how I go. But was nice to be able to get them on at least even if they were a bit tight. before I would have been lucky if I could get them on my left leg, let alone on my body. lol
Anyway love I am glad you are doing so well, keep up the great work.
So glad to hear that you are going well, loved reading about your break on the beach, love the pics, very beautiful.
I love going 4wding, my husband and I go every few weeks, we are in a 4wd club here in geelong. But most of our trips are with friends. We are going away for the easter weekend to a large 4wd gathering and we will be filming the event for a TV show down here called 4WD TV. All expenses paid, so I am really looking forward to that.
I have not given away or not wearing any clothes yet. Some are getting quite big, but still wearable. I did however buy myself a nice long woolen jacket with a hood from the skinny girls section of Target the other day. It was a size 18, it doesn't do up as nice as I would like, looks good when it is open, but won't be long till it will look better tied up. I just really loved it so thought what the hell, I should buy it and get some wear out of it. Once it doesn't fit I could sell it on eBay. I wanted to go shopping just to see if I could get into any of the clothes in the skinny area of target, as I usually have to shop in the option plus (fat chick) area. I tried a few tops on, and I am almost there but not quite still a bit tighter than I would like, so will give it another 10kg or so and see how I go. But was nice to be able to get them on at least even if they were a bit tight. before I would have been lucky if I could get them on my left leg, let alone on my body. lol
Anyway love I am glad you are doing so well, keep up the great work.