Cohen's Lifestyle Sams weight loss journey part.....2
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Day 30
Thanks for the advice and Anniversary greetings L-Jay and Cate...
Well hubby did forget....and even though he tried to cover his tracks and say he got me something we caught him out because he left the receipt in the bag that he bought the flowers in
.
Anyway I knew he had a busy day so I didn't give him too much of a hard time. I think it was more so that he didn't call and then he said I could have...but I'm the girl
and old fashion in that regards.
L-jay I really appreciate your advice I'm a visual person so reading your post about the 8minute rule and apple cider vinegar which I have will keep me in check (I hope).
So I went to bed early and read my new Donna Hay cook book I was salivating literally
....especially in the dessert section. Better looking at pictures I suppose.
Alright I am off to have a massage now which is much needed today after my work out yesterday.....my muscles are so sore
....I nearly had to cancel due to ys wanting a sickie...but he was ok once he had breakfast.
Okay seeya back here later - Sam
Thanks for the advice and Anniversary greetings L-Jay and Cate...
Well hubby did forget....and even though he tried to cover his tracks and say he got me something we caught him out because he left the receipt in the bag that he bought the flowers in
.Anyway I knew he had a busy day so I didn't give him too much of a hard time. I think it was more so that he didn't call and then he said I could have...but I'm the girl
and old fashion in that regards.L-jay I really appreciate your advice I'm a visual person so reading your post about the 8minute rule and apple cider vinegar which I have will keep me in check (I hope).
So I went to bed early and read my new Donna Hay cook book I was salivating literally
....especially in the dessert section. Better looking at pictures I suppose.Alright I am off to have a massage now which is much needed today after my work out yesterday.....my muscles are so sore
....I nearly had to cancel due to ys wanting a sickie...but he was ok once he had breakfast.Okay seeya back here later - Sam
Looking at cook books ey?? Maybe you are about to catch the Cohens cooking bug that I seem to have. I remember the first time I did Cohens I had a list of things I wanted to have when I was finished.
For our 10th anniversary, I was doing Cohens, and we had a bbq, everyone brought something, and some brought these unbelievable cakes and desserts, and I didn't have any, but I was telling them they had to make them for me when I was finished. This time I haven't even thought like that at all.
I think, like you, my attitude is way different. I am seeing it as a life long thing, with occasional treats. I think a part of me believed the first time that once I'd done refeed, I could eat what I liked, within the maintenance guidelines, but just a bit less, and not have to worry. But, besides all that, I get some strange kind of satisfaction torturing myself by looking at recipes.
For our 10th anniversary, I was doing Cohens, and we had a bbq, everyone brought something, and some brought these unbelievable cakes and desserts, and I didn't have any, but I was telling them they had to make them for me when I was finished. This time I haven't even thought like that at all.
I think, like you, my attitude is way different. I am seeing it as a life long thing, with occasional treats. I think a part of me believed the first time that once I'd done refeed, I could eat what I liked, within the maintenance guidelines, but just a bit less, and not have to worry. But, besides all that, I get some strange kind of satisfaction torturing myself by looking at recipes.
Hi L-Jay
Yes it looks like the cooking bug is coming into bite me too.....I've actually baked a few cakes since starting Cohens.
I made such a yum dinner for the rest of the family....and I didn't do so bad either.
I mixed ricotta and mozzerella cheese from allowance and baked it in the oven with veg and it was so yummmmm...
Still craving tonight took a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar...too much maybe with a glass of water and I'm now having a cup of black tea for dessert.
Menu for day 30
M1 - egg and veg omelette on 2CB.
M2 - seared chicken with cauli flower, capsicum and onion. 1 orange.
Snack - apple and 1CB
M3 - Ricotta & Mozzerella veg cheese bake with 2CB.
Have a lovely night all - Sam
Yes it looks like the cooking bug is coming into bite me too.....I've actually baked a few cakes since starting Cohens.
I made such a yum dinner for the rest of the family....and I didn't do so bad either.
I mixed ricotta and mozzerella cheese from allowance and baked it in the oven with veg and it was so yummmmm
...Still craving tonight took a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar...too much maybe with a glass of water and I'm now having a cup of black tea for dessert.
Menu for day 30
M1 - egg and veg omelette on 2CB.
M2 - seared chicken with cauli flower, capsicum and onion. 1 orange.
Snack - apple and 1CB
M3 - Ricotta & Mozzerella veg cheese bake with 2CB.
Have a lovely night all - Sam
Well on the subject of cooking, I told DH I think it takes way more skill to turn out an impressive dish when you are limited to cohens food, than having a choice of - well - everything. I reckon, if we lived near each other, we could open a cohens friendly restaurant. How cool would that be. People could phone ahead with allowances, and we could make some awesome things that would rival Master Chef, heehee. Maybe we could contact Master Chef, and tell them to put out a challenge to contestants, to come up with a menu based on cohens ingredients.
Sam, I think 1 tablespoon of ACV is closer to what you are meant to have for hunger. It's meant to have a heap of other health benefits too. I haven't had it much, but when I did, it really seemed to help with hunger.
So, you're swapping meal 2 & 3 around is that right? How do you go with a smaller tea? I'm just assuming that's what you're doing, unless you can have cheese for meal 3. I have thought about doing that, but it seems like such a small meal. But it could be good for faster weightloss.
Sam, I think 1 tablespoon of ACV is closer to what you are meant to have for hunger. It's meant to have a heap of other health benefits too. I haven't had it much, but when I did, it really seemed to help with hunger.
So, you're swapping meal 2 & 3 around is that right? How do you go with a smaller tea? I'm just assuming that's what you're doing, unless you can have cheese for meal 3. I have thought about doing that, but it seems like such a small meal. But it could be good for faster weightloss.
Day 31
Hello Diary, Shine and L-Jay
I've had a pretty busy day today and I am off to bed soon....just a quick menu update.
I found today difficult but it was due to being caught out of my comfort zone.....took kids to shops after School and sat watched one eat Red rooster and the other Macca's.
It's funny I was tempted to steal a chip but I looked around that food court and to see the number of over weight people eating all this rubbish really stopped me in my tracks. I survived and came home and had chicken and steamed cauliflower.
Menu for day 31
M1 - yoghurt and mango
M2 - beef and salad with 2CB.
M3 - chicken and cauli and mango.
I must remember to weigh tomorrow because we are having dinner at our friends place.
Tom is close and bloating has started. On a good note my jeans kept slipping off me today....they were tight as 31 days ago!.
I've also decided to take the pressure off me next week because I have alot of dinners and functions to attend that I will do my Cohens when I am able to and stick to something as close as I can when out. Once things settle I will be back into it 100% again.
Note for any Newbies please do not copy me I am a Oldie who is back for 2nds to lose and am doing it on my own now.
Alright everyone I have to go now and will try and get in here sometime tomorrow.
I'll be on tuckshop duty at the School tomorrow.
Goodnight all - Sam
Hello Diary, Shine and L-Jay
I've had a pretty busy day today and I am off to bed soon....just a quick menu update.
I found today difficult but it was due to being caught out of my comfort zone.....took kids to shops after School and sat watched one eat Red rooster and the other Macca's.
It's funny I was tempted to steal a chip but I looked around that food court and to see the number of over weight people eating all this rubbish really stopped me in my tracks. I survived and came home and had chicken and steamed cauliflower.
Menu for day 31
M1 - yoghurt and mango
M2 - beef and salad with 2CB.
M3 - chicken and cauli and mango.
I must remember to weigh tomorrow because we are having dinner at our friends place.
Tom is close and bloating has started. On a good note my jeans kept slipping off me today
....they were tight as 31 days ago!.I've also decided to take the pressure off me next week because I have alot of dinners and functions to attend that I will do my Cohens when I am able to and stick to something as close as I can when out. Once things settle I will be back into it 100% again.
Note for any Newbies
please do not copy me I am a Oldie who is back for 2nds to lose and am doing it on my own now. Alright everyone I have to go now and will try and get in here sometime tomorrow.
I'll be on tuckshop duty at the School tomorrow.
Goodnight all - Sam
Hello Sam, what a difference 31 days can make. Yeah, looking at what people are eating, and what it has done to them, or for them, I call that great thinspo. I bet you felt much better health-wise and mentally for coming home and eating your cauli. Good girl for eating your vegetables.
(really its just a variance on the veggies???(chips) and chicken (red rooster) you would have had.).
That's a good compromise for next week. Probably a lot better for your mental state than worrying about every outing and what you're going to do.
Have a great day, and we'll hear from you later.
(really its just a variance on the veggies???(chips) and chicken (red rooster) you would have had.).
That's a good compromise for next week. Probably a lot better for your mental state than worrying about every outing and what you're going to do.
Have a great day, and we'll hear from you later.
Day 32
Hello L-Jay and all
YS home sick today....he was up vomitting
last night. Probably from all that yuk food from last night!!!!...anyway I told him he picked a good day to get sick because I haev so much to do today (at home) and tuckshop just takes up too much time.
Well I've weighed and lost a further 300grams...will update my ticker soon.
Okay so I am not sure when I will weigh again due to my functions out, which is -
13/11 -Tonight is dinner out.
17/11-Tuesday is dinner out....but I haven't confirmed this.
18/11 -Wednesday dinner out.
19/11- Thursday morning at my sisters so that should be ok to manage a Cohens breakfast.
20/11- Friday we did have a party in the evening for my friends 45th but I will need to cancel due to no babysitter.
21/11 - Saturday hubby and I are away for anniversary.
22/11 - Sunday back home.
No dinners now till the 6th Dec and we are having a bbq here.
So it will be interesting to see how I go. I think I'll be fine..hubby doesn't it any starch carbs anyway so it will pretty much protein and veg when we have our weekend away.
Tonight will be my splurge one.....I will need to compensate though by doing more exercise I think.
Okay everyone I'll have a quick drop into the diaries and then I'd better go start on my jobs.
L-Jay do you know last night was a challenge...the smells alone
. Anyway I usually I don't eat these foods. The alterenative normally would be a chicken and salad kebab but I would nibble on the kids chips. But it just wasn't worth it I thought why cave now and the other things that kept me focused was that tonight we were having a dinner out and I'd rather eat my friends freshly made food then all the junk food there.
Okay had better move on from here now.
Take care all - Sam
Hello L-Jay and all
YS home sick today....he was up vomitting
last night. Probably from all that yuk food from last night!!!!...anyway I told him he picked a good day to get sick because I haev so much to do today (at home) and tuckshop just takes up too much time. Well I've weighed and lost a further 300grams...will update my ticker soon.
Okay so I am not sure when I will weigh again due to my functions out, which is -
13/11 -Tonight is dinner out.
17/11-Tuesday is dinner out....but I haven't confirmed this.
18/11 -Wednesday dinner out.
19/11- Thursday morning at my sisters so that should be ok to manage a Cohens breakfast.
20/11- Friday we did have a party in the evening for my friends 45th but I will need to cancel due to no babysitter.
21/11 - Saturday hubby and I are away for anniversary.
22/11 - Sunday back home.
No dinners now till the 6th Dec and we are having a bbq here.
So it will be interesting to see how I go. I think I'll be fine..hubby doesn't it any starch carbs anyway so it will pretty much protein and veg when we have our weekend away.
Tonight will be my splurge one.....I will need to compensate though by doing more exercise I think.
Okay everyone I'll have a quick drop into the diaries and then I'd better go start on my jobs.
L-Jay do you know last night was a challenge...the smells alone
. Anyway I usually I don't eat these foods. The alterenative normally would be a chicken and salad kebab but I would nibble on the kids chips. But it just wasn't worth it I thought why cave now and the other things that kept me focused was that tonight we were having a dinner out and I'd rather eat my friends freshly made food then all the junk food there.Okay had better move on from here now.
Take care all - Sam
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Day 33
Hello Diary and all
Well I had an awesome meal last night....just lovely. I could write what my friend cooked but all of you would end up drooling on the computer.....
Anyway there was nibblies prior which I had a bit off.....
Dinner was a plate of salads and meats.....
And I did eat a little bit extra of the dessert...it was a south african dessert......mmmm....my mouth is watering up now thinking of it.
Also had to flute glasses of riccodonna then stuck with water and a black tea.
I think I did really well people...I also found I couldn't really eat alot due to obviously the Cohen size meals.
I admit to not sleeping as well probably because most of the food was foreign to my system after being on Cohens.
Anyway back on board with Cohens
Had yoghurt for breakfast.
But I know I will be experiencing strong cravings today so I will need to be extremely vigiliant with my foods.
Alright then i'll be off then....it looks like I will be doing dinner Tuesday my GF text me lasts night to go with her...but at least I can choose what I want to eat and hopefully not stay long.
Have a wonderful day everyone - Sam
Hello Diary and all
Well I had an awesome meal last night....just lovely. I could write what my friend cooked but all of you would end up drooling on the computer....
.Anyway there was nibblies prior which I had a bit off.....
Dinner was a plate of salads and meats.....
And I did eat a little bit extra of the dessert...it was a south african dessert......mmmm....my mouth is watering up now thinking of it.
Also had to flute glasses of riccodonna then stuck with water and a black tea.
I think I did really well people...I also found I couldn't really eat alot due to obviously the Cohen size meals.
I admit to not sleeping as well probably because most of the food was foreign to my system after being on Cohens.
Anyway back on board with Cohens
Had yoghurt for breakfast.
But I know I will be experiencing strong cravings today so I will need to be extremely vigiliant with my foods.
Alright then i'll be off then....it looks like I will be doing dinner Tuesday my GF text me lasts night to go with her...but at least I can choose what I want to eat and hopefully not stay long.
Have a wonderful day everyone - Sam
Kurl
New member
still reading
Hi Sam
I am busy reading you diary from start, but i havent gotten to now yet. but just thought i'd post a hello message, and thank you for sharing your experiences with all of us. so on the days it seems quiet.... it isnt really lol.
anyway, take care, and i look forward to catching up to the present.
kurl
Hi Sam
I am busy reading you diary from start, but i havent gotten to now yet. but just thought i'd post a hello message, and thank you for sharing your experiences with all of us. so on the days it seems quiet.... it isnt really lol.
anyway, take care, and i look forward to catching up to the present.
kurl
Day 34
Hello diary and Kurl (welcome).....
I didn't come in last night because I was unable to follow Cohens. I was actually feeling a bit sick and I think it was due to having the carbs and sugars from the dinner on Friday. My body obviously didn't tolerate it very well. I felt tired and sluggish all day.
I must also say I did not have any major blowouts yesterday either.....my tum was too delicate for anything bulky and filling.
I had my yoghurt in the morning
And an orange and a CB for my snack
But for lunch I ended up having crackers and Brie cheese
Inbetween I nibbled on CC's...not alot though.
I remembered to drink all my water though throughout the day....
And for dinner I had chicken in veg in a tomotoe sauce so that was not bad being a low carb meal, it was maybe just slightly higher in fat content.
So that is my confession.
I feel alot better today though after having a good nights sleep.
I cooked myself a Cohens friendly meal of 1 egg and veg on 2 CB.
I just need to make it through today and I should be fine....tom is also due any minute.
Okay people I will come and see what everyone else has been up to!
Sam
Hello diary and Kurl (welcome)
.....I didn't come in last night because I was unable to follow Cohens. I was actually feeling a bit sick and I think it was due to having the carbs and sugars from the dinner on Friday. My body obviously didn't tolerate it very well. I felt tired and sluggish all day.
I must also say I did not have any major blowouts yesterday either.....my tum was too delicate for anything bulky and filling.
I had my yoghurt in the morning
And an orange and a CB for my snack
But for lunch I ended up having crackers and Brie cheese
Inbetween I nibbled on CC's
...not alot though.I remembered to drink all my water though throughout the day....
And for dinner I had chicken in veg in a tomotoe sauce so that was not bad being a low carb meal, it was maybe just slightly higher in fat content
.So that is my confession.
I feel alot better today though after having a good nights sleep.
I cooked myself a Cohens friendly meal of 1 egg and veg on 2 CB
.I just need to make it through today and I should be fine....tom is also due any minute
.Okay people I will come and see what everyone else has been up to!
Sam
Day 34's Menu
M1 - egg and veg on 2CB
M2 - Tuna salad and mango
M3 - Minced beef with veg and mango.
Did well and stuck to plan today. No cravings at all and stomach has settled down from yesterday.
Had a really full on day and I am already in bed so will be back tomorrow.
Sam
M1 - egg and veg on 2CB
M2 - Tuna salad and mango
M3 - Minced beef with veg and mango.
Did well and stuck to plan today. No cravings at all and stomach has settled down from yesterday.
Had a really full on day and I am already in bed so will be back tomorrow.
Sam
Day 35
Hello Diary, Kurl and all
Kurl I will find out and get back to you....it's made with tennis biscuits which she buys from a S.A grocers here and it's layered with caramel and topped with cream and peppermint chocolate crumbled up. It was a devine combination....never had it before.
Well another rushed start to the day ys is still not well so made an appt with the Drs so it was a rush to do the shopping and make it back here - unload and rush to meet his appt.
So now I am enjoying a black coffee and unwinding. I have a terrible headache due to tom I'd say....hop that is all and not what ys has. His now on antibiotics but should be fine for tomorrow's School.
Anyway that's about it...will report back tonight with Menu.
Have a wonderful day all - Sam
Hello Diary, Kurl and all
Kurl I will find out and get back to you....it's made with tennis biscuits which she buys from a S.A grocers here and it's layered with caramel and topped with cream and peppermint chocolate crumbled up. It was a devine combination....never had it before.
Well another rushed start to the day ys is still not well so made an appt with the Drs so it was a rush to do the shopping and make it back here - unload and rush to meet his appt.
So now I am enjoying a black coffee and unwinding. I have a terrible headache due to tom I'd say....hop that is all and not what ys has. His now on antibiotics but should be fine for tomorrow's School.
Anyway that's about it...will report back tonight with Menu.
Have a wonderful day all - Sam
Hey again Sam
I have come in and checked out your diary - its great! I wish I had time to sit and read it from start to finish! But I dont So I'll just follow it from now
You say you're doing it on your own now - so do you just follow cohens as closely as you can and have minor slip ups here and there? On the times you deviate, does your weight loss stop for a week?
Just wondering if that is true, that our consultants tell us. The first time I deviated it seemed to slow my weight loss down for the week, but the second time I still lost a kg that week... but then the week after I didnt loose? Hmm wondering what happens with everyone else when they have a deviation?
Keep up the good work
Kristy xx
I have come in and checked out your diary - its great! I wish I had time to sit and read it from start to finish! But I dont
So I'll just follow it from now You say you're doing it on your own now - so do you just follow cohens as closely as you can and have minor slip ups here and there? On the times you deviate, does your weight loss stop for a week?
Just wondering if that is true, that our consultants tell us. The first time I deviated it seemed to slow my weight loss down for the week, but the second time I still lost a kg that week... but then the week after I didnt loose? Hmm wondering what happens with everyone else when they have a deviation?
Keep up the good work
Kristy xx
Angel_sa
New member
Hi Kurl & Sam,
The desserts name must have been a Peppermint Caramel Tart, yes all us South African's know about that one, it is devine and i promise you one piece is never enough, that's the problem with it!!
Sorry for jumping in, just thought i would let you know, have a great day
Take care and good luck!
Angela
The desserts name must have been a Peppermint Caramel Tart, yes all us South African's know about that one, it is devine and i promise you one piece is never enough, that's the problem with it!!
Sorry for jumping in, just thought i would let you know, have a great day
Take care and good luck!
Angela
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Day 36
Morning Kristy, Angela and all
Well tom has hit town today...just when I haev so much on!!!.
Didn't post menu last night had a slight deviatation at dinner....won't go into it but I didn't reach for any sweets though. Very strong craving for sugar stuck to heaps of water. And ate a little more so then what I should have.
Kristy I have had a few planned deviatations and I have still lost.....I am not weighing this week though because due to tom (now)..I also have dinner out tonight, tomorrow is dinner out and I am away from home and Saturday hubby and I are away for the weekend too. Next week I will get back on plan and weigh in the following Monday which is either the 30th of nov or the 1st of Dec.
I follow the guidelines as much as possible because this keeps me focused...if I stray from this way of eating I know I am going to revert to the old me and gain the weight back. I have been struggling for close to 3 years to lose my weight and I have been on so many other diets to do so and here I am having lost 7 kilos in a month!!!!!...it's insane really. So this is why I will continue to eat and live the Cohen's way as much as possible with a few treat occassions thrown in now and again.
Thanks for that Angela...it certainly was moorish.....
Okay I'd better be off and get the kids ready for School.
Enjoy your day all.
Sam
Morning Kristy, Angela and all
Well tom has hit town today...just when I haev so much on!!!.
Didn't post menu last night had a slight deviatation at dinner....won't go into it but I didn't reach for any sweets though. Very strong craving for sugar stuck to heaps of water. And ate a little more so then what I should have.
Kristy I have had a few planned deviatations and I have still lost.....I am not weighing this week though because due to tom (now)..I also have dinner out tonight, tomorrow is dinner out and I am away from home and Saturday hubby and I are away for the weekend too. Next week I will get back on plan and weigh in the following Monday which is either the 30th of nov or the 1st of Dec.
I follow the guidelines as much as possible because this keeps me focused...if I stray from this way of eating I know I am going to revert to the old me and gain the weight back. I have been struggling for close to 3 years to lose my weight and I have been on so many other diets to do so and here I am having lost 7 kilos in a month!!!!!...it's insane really. So this is why I will continue to eat and live the Cohen's way as much as possible with a few treat occassions thrown in now and again.
Thanks for that Angela...it certainly was moorish.....
Okay I'd better be off and get the kids ready for School.
Enjoy your day all.
Sam
Kurl
New member
you're doing so wellSam, you are doing so well.
i get so jealous (but in a good way) when i see you've been going at it for 35 days. i'm only on day 8
i could do with a time machine right now he he.)Ah yes, the peppermint caramel tart. i didnt know it was a south african dessert actually. learn something new everyday i guess.
enough about tasty deserts
sorry.as i was saying, keep going sam. you really are doing so well to have shed 7kg's in a month. and thank you for you positive words on my diary.
Means alot
Take care