Yeap, we are up to week 7 already on the Cohen's program.
Am pleased to report in with a better loss this week of 1.8 kilos which brings my total loss up to 16.5 kilos! I also did my measurements and since starting the program on 4th Feb, I have lost a total of 39.5cms around various parts of my body.
Next lot of photos will be shared when I reach the 20 kilo mark which will hopefully be in the next 2/3 weeks.
I do wish I could get my blog back to be being the chatty blog that I had years ago... but I just struggle to do an update these days. Time to change my back ground too I think.....
Monday, March 25, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Sorry....
Just reaslised I hadn't updated last week at all - sorry about that.
Last week's loss was 1.9 kilos which I was very happy with and that took my total loss to 14.4 kilos.
I then got AF/TOM and a head cold at the same time - my coach warned me that I could have a very small loss this week due to my body fighting the bugs & germs.... well she was right - today's weigh in was only 300 grams! I had been telling myself that by small - she meant oh about a kilo or so... so I was so excited to be reaching the 15 kilo mark! But that wasn't to be - total loss now after 6 weeks = 14.7 kilos!
I was initally upset (as per my Facebook posts); however I have now accepted it and this week will be a new week! I am so glad I took more photos last night, as I can now really see the difference that 6 weeks has made!!! I will next share photos on here when I reach the 20 kilo mark so hopefully that won't be to far away.
I am getting more and more people commenting and I do learn how to accept compliments as I never know what to say really - ok I know I say "thank you" but sometimes that doesn't seem enough.
Right better get back to work - will try to update more frequently this week.
Last week's loss was 1.9 kilos which I was very happy with and that took my total loss to 14.4 kilos.
I then got AF/TOM and a head cold at the same time - my coach warned me that I could have a very small loss this week due to my body fighting the bugs & germs.... well she was right - today's weigh in was only 300 grams! I had been telling myself that by small - she meant oh about a kilo or so... so I was so excited to be reaching the 15 kilo mark! But that wasn't to be - total loss now after 6 weeks = 14.7 kilos!
I was initally upset (as per my Facebook posts); however I have now accepted it and this week will be a new week! I am so glad I took more photos last night, as I can now really see the difference that 6 weeks has made!!! I will next share photos on here when I reach the 20 kilo mark so hopefully that won't be to far away.
I am getting more and more people commenting and I do learn how to accept compliments as I never know what to say really - ok I know I say "thank you" but sometimes that doesn't seem enough.
Right better get back to work - will try to update more frequently this week.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Week 4's result
Ooooops so sorry that it's been a whole week since I last updated.... have meant to do a couple of updates during the week but never quite made it obviously.
Today's weigh in totally blew me away with a fabulous loss of 2.7 kilos which brings my total loss down to 12.5 kilos! I am extremely happy with that and am looking forward to the 2nd month on the program. I have not deviated off the program at all so have worked bloody hard to get this loss!!
Believe me I have had some challenges and there have been a couple of days where Rachel has driven me to drink - well water it is for me! But fark I came bloody close to alcohol on those days!
Oh here are my 4 week photos. The one on the left is my beginning photo, the right hand one is 4 weeks later.
Sorry for the brief posts, having trouble blogging these days so keep it simple and straight to the point :) Hopefully I can get back to blogging like the old days where I used to be very chatty!
Today's weigh in totally blew me away with a fabulous loss of 2.7 kilos which brings my total loss down to 12.5 kilos! I am extremely happy with that and am looking forward to the 2nd month on the program. I have not deviated off the program at all so have worked bloody hard to get this loss!!
Believe me I have had some challenges and there have been a couple of days where Rachel has driven me to drink - well water it is for me! But fark I came bloody close to alcohol on those days!
Oh here are my 4 week photos. The one on the left is my beginning photo, the right hand one is 4 weeks later.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Week 3 result
As much as I really wanted to reach the 10 kilo mark today it wasn't meant to be!
This weeks loss was 1.6 kilos which means a total loss of 9.8 kilos in 3 weeks.
I was initially disappointed but then told myself that I have no reason to be disappointed given that I have not deviated off the program at all! So have accepted the loss and roll on week 4 and the 10 kilo mark!
Am hanging out for Stephan to go and get me some venison so I can have something different on my menu! Also, am going to treat myself to some fresh tuna steaks to give me a break from tinned tuna!
Had a very stressful weekend due to a number of things and came very close to deviating but I was strong and stayed 100% on track!
This weeks loss was 1.6 kilos which means a total loss of 9.8 kilos in 3 weeks.
I was initially disappointed but then told myself that I have no reason to be disappointed given that I have not deviated off the program at all! So have accepted the loss and roll on week 4 and the 10 kilo mark!
Am hanging out for Stephan to go and get me some venison so I can have something different on my menu! Also, am going to treat myself to some fresh tuna steaks to give me a break from tinned tuna!
Had a very stressful weekend due to a number of things and came very close to deviating but I was strong and stayed 100% on track!
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Still going strong
Yeap, still here and plodding on day by day.
Must remember not to forget to update here as there are still some people who prefer to read here than Facebook.
Got a bit stressed yesterday morning when I got on the scales and was 100grams UP from the day before! Totally threw me and initially made me upset but then realised that I had eaten dinner almost 2 hrs later than normal the night before (as I was out) and I hadn't stayed up the recommended 2.5hrs after finishing eating. But rest assured I did not go off track or anything like that! I picked myself up and went on to have a great day.
Then at work I had another curveball thrown at me when I an auto reminder popped up on my computer reminding me of a 2hr meeting in 15mins time... so I quickly ate my bread snack before heading upstairs. Then got up there to find a HUGE morning tea put on for everyone - fresh bread, cheeses, salami, humus, dips, chippies etc! I immediately retreated to the back corner of the room with my water bottle so I would avoid all temptations BUT it wasn't long before plates of food found themselves on the table down the back! Many a time the thought of "just one won't hurt me" but I did NOT give in!!! I resisted all and did not deviate at all!
Stephan has gone away for the weekend leaving Rachel and I to have a girly weekend - things are not going that well at the moment as her behaviour has been atrocious and unacceptable for a 6yr old!! I'm just sipping on my water taking lots of deep breaths right now! In the past when Stephan has been away, I have always had an indulgent night on the Saturday with bourbon & cokes, chips and dips once Rachel had gone to bed! But this won't be happening for me tonight despite the fact that her behaviour makes me feel like drinking big time!
Weigh is due on Monday morning, so I will be back on Monday with results :) Won't be doing measurements this week but will probably still do photos though but won't be sharing them as yet...
Must remember not to forget to update here as there are still some people who prefer to read here than Facebook.
Got a bit stressed yesterday morning when I got on the scales and was 100grams UP from the day before! Totally threw me and initially made me upset but then realised that I had eaten dinner almost 2 hrs later than normal the night before (as I was out) and I hadn't stayed up the recommended 2.5hrs after finishing eating. But rest assured I did not go off track or anything like that! I picked myself up and went on to have a great day.
Then at work I had another curveball thrown at me when I an auto reminder popped up on my computer reminding me of a 2hr meeting in 15mins time... so I quickly ate my bread snack before heading upstairs. Then got up there to find a HUGE morning tea put on for everyone - fresh bread, cheeses, salami, humus, dips, chippies etc! I immediately retreated to the back corner of the room with my water bottle so I would avoid all temptations BUT it wasn't long before plates of food found themselves on the table down the back! Many a time the thought of "just one won't hurt me" but I did NOT give in!!! I resisted all and did not deviate at all!
Stephan has gone away for the weekend leaving Rachel and I to have a girly weekend - things are not going that well at the moment as her behaviour has been atrocious and unacceptable for a 6yr old!! I'm just sipping on my water taking lots of deep breaths right now! In the past when Stephan has been away, I have always had an indulgent night on the Saturday with bourbon & cokes, chips and dips once Rachel had gone to bed! But this won't be happening for me tonight despite the fact that her behaviour makes me feel like drinking big time!
Weigh is due on Monday morning, so I will be back on Monday with results :) Won't be doing measurements this week but will probably still do photos though but won't be sharing them as yet...
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Plodding on
Yesterday was a real bad day.... I struggled continously all day between meals and snacks! But the main thing is that I didn't deviate off the program at all! I stayed on plan and survived the day! A bit of chewing gum (allowed 5 pieces sugar & fruit free per day) definitely made things a bit easier.
For those that I don't have on FB, I have now set up a private group on FB for those to follow my journey on as a lot of people don't have time to read blogs these days or they just forget.... so if you would like to be part of the group - supporters only are welcome - losers need not apply.... just flick me an email - find me on FB (through one of our mutual friends) and let me know who you are and that you read my blog and we can go from there.
Today was a much better day, and I am feeling a lot more positive about it all. I must admit all the time spent in the kitchen can be a bit much... weighing every bit of food but if it means I will get to goal then I will do it for the time it takes me (approx 12mths). I find when I get home, I get changed, do my vegetables organised for breakfast (omelet each day), get my vegetables and meat cooked for lunch the next day, and then finally prepare and cook dinner for me! Thank god Stephan has usually prepared his and Rachel's meal by the time I get home.
For those that I don't have on FB, I have now set up a private group on FB for those to follow my journey on as a lot of people don't have time to read blogs these days or they just forget.... so if you would like to be part of the group - supporters only are welcome - losers need not apply.... just flick me an email - find me on FB (through one of our mutual friends) and let me know who you are and that you read my blog and we can go from there.
Today was a much better day, and I am feeling a lot more positive about it all. I must admit all the time spent in the kitchen can be a bit much... weighing every bit of food but if it means I will get to goal then I will do it for the time it takes me (approx 12mths). I find when I get home, I get changed, do my vegetables organised for breakfast (omelet each day), get my vegetables and meat cooked for lunch the next day, and then finally prepare and cook dinner for me! Thank god Stephan has usually prepared his and Rachel's meal by the time I get home.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Week 2 weigh in...
Well week 2 weigh in has been and gone.... and the result is a loss of 2.3 kilos bringing my total loss to 8.2 kilos in 2 weeks.
I was initially a bit down with that result and then after talking to my consultant, I realised how well I had done. She advised me to expect a loss of between 1-2.5 kilos each week now bearing in mind that there may be weeks with less than 1 kilo and I may even get the occasional "amazing" week thrown in as well.
I got a couple of tips from her re some of the foods I have been eating so hopefully they will aid me along - I had been eating a bit to much of tomato and onion.
Measurements and photos - well they are going to be monthly from now on due to the frustration of not being able to get the same spot for the measurements and I was also getting down from looking at the photos. So next lot will be in 2 weeks time and then monthly..... which also conicides with the "official" weigh in's as well.
I know I have recently given the link for my blog out to a few "new" readers so please don't be shy - leave a comment even if it's just saying "Hi" :)
I was initially a bit down with that result and then after talking to my consultant, I realised how well I had done. She advised me to expect a loss of between 1-2.5 kilos each week now bearing in mind that there may be weeks with less than 1 kilo and I may even get the occasional "amazing" week thrown in as well.
I got a couple of tips from her re some of the foods I have been eating so hopefully they will aid me along - I had been eating a bit to much of tomato and onion.
Measurements and photos - well they are going to be monthly from now on due to the frustration of not being able to get the same spot for the measurements and I was also getting down from looking at the photos. So next lot will be in 2 weeks time and then monthly..... which also conicides with the "official" weigh in's as well.
I know I have recently given the link for my blog out to a few "new" readers so please don't be shy - leave a comment even if it's just saying "Hi" :)
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