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22-08-2008, 21:49
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New RUBY
Hi all,
I have been on the program 1 week, and lost 4.5kg in the first week. Am more impressed though by the fact that I also lost a whopping 24cm from my body in just 1 week! Mind you, after spending nearly 2 years cleaning up my daughter's uneaten portions, and basically eating non-stop whilst at home, it's no wonder I had a lot of fluid to lose. All going ok, except that I have intermittent days of extreme hunger... even with 3 ltrs water, and eating my fruits/ crackers... Hoping the hunger and carb cravings stop soon.
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Giving this another go as I know it works. It's been years since I fully completed the program, and with great success. But I'm not in a happy place now that menopause is on the menu.  2008 stats: Start weight= 89.9kg (8/8 ) Final weight > refeed = 54.1kg (24/12) 
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22-08-2008, 21:56
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Well done Ruby! That's a fantastic loss - both on the scales and in the inches - for the first week. I'm on my first day so hearing this is definitely very encouraging.
I'm quite worried about sugar cravings as well (I have a sweet tooth the size of China). Have you considered taking a chromium supplement? My consultant says it really helps with this and suggested popping a tablet around 4pm when we experience a dip in hormones - which apparently usually results in craving for sweets. The other supplement which is recommended by some here is Blackmores Sugar Balance I think.
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Original weight - 69kg on 13 August 2008 Started Refeed at 53kg on 16 November 2008 Completed Refeed at 53kg on 4 December 2008 And back on Cohens in June 2014 after two pregnancies/ babies! 
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22-08-2008, 22:10
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Hi Francesca,
Good luck with your first week. In actual fact the info you provided is spot on - I am ravenous between about 4 and 5 pm every some days, and this is also my 'sleepy' time , where I could just go to bed and SLEEP !! Unfortunately, having a toddler around doesn't really allow for indulgent naps any more ! So thanks for the tip; I will look into both those supplements... though I am on 7 supplement tablets a day already !! May as well add to the collection! Best of luck to you, keep in touch
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Giving this another go as I know it works. It's been years since I fully completed the program, and with great success. But I'm not in a happy place now that menopause is on the menu. 2008 stats: Start weight= 89.9kg (8/8 ) Final weight > refeed = 54.1kg (24/12)
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22-08-2008, 22:18
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How about setting aside two crackers and some of your fruit allocation for between 4-5pm every day?
And ah yes, I know too well the detrimental effect on naps which having a baby in the house can have. How old is yours? Mine is about 13 months.
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Original weight - 69kg on 13 August 2008 Started Refeed at 53kg on 16 November 2008 Completed Refeed at 53kg on 4 December 2008 And back on Cohens in June 2014 after two pregnancies/ babies!
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22-08-2008, 22:58
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Welcome, Ruby. I also find I'm hungry late afternoon. I usually have fruit and crispbreads. I'm also taking a chromium supplement.
AJ
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Started 11/1/08. Lowest weight reached 63.8 kgs on 10/11/08 and 40 kgs down. Thank you Dr Cohen. Back again to do it all over again, starting from exactly the same weight as last time. My health is not good and my doctor is predicting all sorts of nasty things if I don't lose weight. What else do I do? I help people make money and I help people save money. Please take a look at http://www.acnlinks.clancie.com.au/ Back again for the support. Still think the diet and the forum are the best ever, but too old to do it again. Now losing again slowly on maintenance diet. Ticker shows next intermediate goal only (5 kilos).
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23-08-2008, 05:46
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Hi Ruby,
Welcome to the forum.  I would be interested in some info on the body sculpting you did, exercise, what your body fat% was any hints or advice would be great! Have a good day.  Shell
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Started 20/8/07 111kg Reached Goal 21/4/08 61kg (35 weeks) Total lost 50kg!! REACHED GOAL WEIGHT-ON MAINTENANCE!
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