Physical Changes apart from weight loss

[Bronwyn1955]

Hi Luuee

I have been on blood pressure medication for 2 years. After about 2 weeks on Cohens I was getting dizzy a lot. I have bp machine so was checking and bp had dropped to 100/60. Wennt to Doc and she was wrapped and took me off the bp tabs. I need to check it twice a week. So good luck you should see a difference too.

Cheers Bronny

[Luuee]

wow thanks for that bronny, thats really helpful, gee your bp lowered that fast??? how amazing, i started my program today 1/1/10 and have booked to see my doc on 8th just after my first week, so your doc took you off the tablets straight away, they did not ween you off the tabs... so interesting its all new to me so im very glad for the info... thanks

[sundaymorningstaple]

I was on HBP meds for a decade before starting the programme in Jan 08 (two meds kept it at around 138/90 (still high normal). I was also on cholesterol meds and allipurnol for gout for over 20 years. At the end of the programme my BP is now a very normal 110/70 unmedicated and the doc has stopped all my meds completely. For the first time in decades I'm completely pill free and have been for the past 15 months or so. This programme has probably given me an additional 20 years if I'm lucky!

[Luuee]

sundaymorningstaple, so i went to the docs today and i have been prescribed a lower dosage of HB meds, am SOOOOOO excited she is really happy with my weight loss and is encouraging me to continue as shes happy with my results, it makes all of this worth thats for sure, so im looking to be completely off the meds at my next app in 2.5 weeks... its enough to keep me going with the program... let alone all the other benefits

[Kohinoor]

Hi Luuee,

AWESOME !!! And that happened for you in just 7 days
Hope you have your seatbelt on, 'cos the benefits just keep on coming at ya !!! But then, you wouldn't be taking evasive action, so maybe you don't need your seatbelt

I love this thread - the benefits are manifold, and they come from all directions. It's one of my most favourite threads as I get to see all the good that is happening (often unexpectedly). I can only start to imagine how good you must be feeling right now,

Koh

[Luuee]

thanks sooo much koh, your words are so encouraging, yep totally excited about the adventure ahead, im new at this but am so ready and willing to learn as much as i can for my future health & wellbeing, very excited to see the changes continue, thanks once again

[FlaMie]

hahaha koh puppy reminded me to drop my line here.

Well, I received my medical report yesterday. Never have I had such a glorious report of health that I can absolutely so hug and kiss myself for all the wonderful effort put in in the last 11 months. I simply cannot believe my eyes when I read the result. Most memorable of all is the line that reads "Your risk of getting heart related disease in the next 10 years is less than 10%". Wohoo! Can't be any healthier than this. I'm so glad that I've done something right for my own weight. I've got a family history of heart related illnesses. It is now up to me to maintain the course of things to ensure that I'll remain as this healthy in the long run.

In addition, when I tried to sign up for a new insurance policy this time last year, I was slapped with a higher insurance premium because of my heavy weight then. It is now time to see what my insurance agent has to say now. Hhhhmmm should they now give me a discount of all my past premiums? hehehehe.

[Future Yummy Mummy]

Well done Flamie. I've been putting off extending my life insurance because they were loading so much extra. Let's just hope I don;t get run over before the end of Cohens!

[FlaMie]

Hey FYM, don't worry, I think you would be losing so quickly that the insurance company will be running after you to sign their policy, hehehe

[jlou]

Originally Posted by hexi2

And being called HOT and a MILF (for those of you who have seen American Pie) for the first time in my life and on numerous occassions I might add! hehehe

This I love - given how brutally honest kids can be!!

[jlou]

Originally Posted by it's not over till....

Mental:
depression lifting
hope returning/daring to plan
Bubbles of joy spontaneously rising through my gut for no good reason other than the fact that I'm being set free from the prison that is the life of a super-morbidly obese individual.
What I look forward to in the not-so-distant future:
maybe meeting a really nice, decent, good fun man

INOT your post almost made me cry - I am so glad that mentally this is working for you. And the man you meet had better have lots of energy to be able to keep up with you!
Start saving those frequent flyer points and treat yourself to a plane trip somewhere as a reward when you reach goal and enjoy every minute walking down that aisle!

[jlou]

Well, I haven't had access to a full length mirror for about a month so may have to update this but after reading some other posts, it's made me realise my IBS has been really good. Will have to look for some threads dedicated to that one. Although I have to be careful with the diet softdrinks as they seem to have a laxative effect sometimes!!

I have noticed that I don't have cravings - at all. And I have a sweet tooth.

I am looking forward to adding more to this as I am on the program longer

[Sez]

Ive just been reading these posts and people keep saying that they are going down a shoe size, I hope to christ this doesnt happen to me, my feet are tiny enough now!!!!

I dont know if its the plan doing it, or the fact I coloured my hair the other day (brown, so nothing outlandish and didnt dry out my hair like going blonde does), but I have had quite a bit of hair come out in my comb and also quite a bit snap off.

[jlou]

Have to say Cohens is great for the self-esteem. It's not just losing weight - I've had self esteem issues when I was 55kg!! It's more than that.... Perhaps the dedication and commitment you put in to it, not deviating, a radical change in appearance very quickly, positive feedback from others, fueling the body with healthy food (healthy body, healthy mind) Not sure - perhaps a combination of it all but I know I am happier within myself than I have been for a very long time (?ever??) and friends I haven't seen for a while are saying "you look really happy"....

[shuki]

For me so far I have noticed a better mood and a desire to engage with life again - so much so that I drive the 'what shall we do today' discussions - a first in a long time.

[healthy and happy]

I'm less tired, got more energy, my hair isnt as oily, and my psorosis has also gone! Soo many added benefits to losing weight!

[Kohinoor]

Hi healthy,

and my psoriasis has also gone

Wow !! THAT's a first.... Not that I have been afflicted, but I do know that psoriasis is a b*tch to handle for many - and now, it's gone? How good is THAT?

And with all that other good stuff, you must have a smile on your face a mile wide Rock on, healthy - your user name is becoming your being

Koh

[Kohinoor]

Hi all,

I just noticed recently that THIS thread has FIVE Gold stars - a "first" for this place I think, and it couldn't go to a more worthy recipient IMHO.

Or, translated......

BUMP !!

Koh

PS For newer readers, "Bump" is shorthand for "this is a helluva good thread, and it deserves to be on PAGE ONE again" !!! Which is shorthand for "Go to post #1, go directly to post #1 (and read on down) - do not pass GO, do not collect $200" You know the deal.....

[kenga]

Great idea Koh - it's such a positive uplifting thread!

My physical changes so far (W6/D1 today):
* shoe size - down from 9 to 8,
* I have so much energy that I don't know what to do with - I feel I can dig a tunnel ( if ever one was needed ) from Syd to Perth EASY
* my MP symptoms - hot flashes and all the others are gone 90-95% - this is the best!

[C-JAYE]

Yahooooooo!

Those shoes that felt too tight just a couple of short weeks ago are now fitting well!
Skin that has NO Breakouts!
All over looking more smooth (cellulite is GOING, can you believe it... this soon!!!!)
A much more positive attitude to me!
Wonderful support from all the people who matter who thought I was happy the way I was!!