The Wedding Countdown....

[fionaw8]

Hi,
I am just starting out on my Cohen's Journey, over the years I have tried everything to get my weight to a normal healthy level and sometimes I thought I was doing so well then bang its right back up there! I always thought that going to the gym at least three times a week, having a personal trainer (that made me cry ) was going to get me there so having put my gym membership on hold for a while is a bit of a mind set challenge for me.
I am getting married in April so that is another driving force for me to lose the excess baggage that I am carrying around but really I am doing it for me
I am really enjoying reading other diaries, posts etc it is very encouraging and I look forward to being able to offer support and encouragement for others in the future.

[fionaw8]

Day four today and I woke up and felt like something was missing.....it was I didn't have a headache today what an amazing feeling :) Yay hopefully the detox is finished, now onto the fat burning.
I have my first weigh in on Friday afternoon which I am really looking forward to, what a change in my mindset I am looking forward to getting on scales!! Up until now I always said I was actually alergic to scales & almost believed it myself!
The 3 coffee a day limit is what I am struggling with the most, thank god for herbal tea! I am setting myself mini "water drinking" goals throughout the day which is working I get home and have already drunk my 2-3litres :)
I have been on the scales a few times already just to remind myself why I am doing this & seeif there is any change yet and I have been pleasantly suprised but think the real test will be at the clinic on their scales.
Its one of my best friends 30th's on Saturday, someone I have always had wines with over the years so this is my first real hurdle deciding how to deal with that.Do I feign illness and not go? No can't do that! What about a migraine &thats why I'm not drinking? Still lying though! If anyone has any ideas about this or has been in a similar situation advice, thoughts would be helpful?
Righto off to cook some chicken & veges and no doubt have some more peppermint tea!

[C-JAYE]

Hi Fiona - how about being sober bob and driving - if you need an excuse that should do it!

[fionaw8]

Thanks for your reply C-Jaye & yes that is what it is isn't it, an excuse!

[winghama]

Hi Fiona. If you dont want to lie (me either just goes against the grain) or make excuses, tell the truth. For your healths sake you are following a strict medical programme and that means no alcohol for the time being. Your progress is being monitored by the doctor so you really need to stick to it 100%. That is what I told people, it was the truth without revealing ALL.

I look forward to seeing your ticker move on Friday. I get weighed at the CHCH clinic on a Friday too but only once a fortnight, my next one isn't til next week.

Andrea

[mcpsych]

what wingie ( as in wing not winge eh ) said- and make them take no for an answer

[fionaw8]

Thanks heaps I really hope they understand & I kind of figure that even if they don't maybe they will in a few months when they can see the results!

[Nyssabee]

Ohhh I am losing weight for a May wedding! Good luck with it all! The drinking has been the hardest part for me too!

[fionaw8]

Day 5........was/is hard I have been hungry today feeling ok now but a bit snappy - sorry my dear partner! Still looking forward to Friday's weigh in but hope my mood improves by then! I have followed it perfectly so really hope that it shows up on the scales at the clinic.
Nyssabee thank you for your message I hope it all goes well for you in your wedding preparation, I think I am going to try the wonderful recipe of green tea & diet sprite for Sat night instead of wine - have a look at it its under the thread of "recipes" on the home page.

[sammie]

I did my first night out last week and I found that just saying I am doing a strict health programme with my doc to help my lose weight and become heathly again worked a treat. I took soft drinks to the party then when we hitthe clubs I just drank water. No one even hassled me once for a drink, opposite actually, the drinker they got I got more of 'i'm so proud of you, your so strongblah blah...' very annoying but easy to shrug off. Go enjoy yourself.... You can do it!
Looking forward to seeing the ticker move Friday

[fionaw8]

Day 6 is nearly complete, much better mood today no snappines
I am finding it really helpful to cook my next days lunch & get the breakfast organised before I cook my dinner except this afternoon I had to stop myself eating tomorrows lunch because it looks & smells so great!
I am going to try to only have 1 coffee tomorrow as I am really keen to try the "green tea & lemonade" recipe tomorrow night instead of my "Friday night wine"

[winghama]

Looking forward to seeing that ticker move tomorrow.

Andrea

[Nyssabee]

Good on you! So much easier when you do lunch at the same time as dinner btw - I also do up all my coffee flavoured yogurt for the week and store them in little tupperware containers so I can just pull them out in the morning too! Can't wait to see your weigh in!! (And I will so try your friday night wine recipe!)

[This Time!]

Hi!
I am weighing tomorrow in my first week at the Chch clinic too! It's so exciting! I can't wait to see your update, let us know as soon as you can!

[fionaw8]

Week ones result is in........4.2kilos In one week wow I am still grinning like a chesire cat!
I tried to update my ticker before I made this post but it wouldn't let me in, it said I didn't know my password!! After trying the password I wrote down in every different way and trying all my normal passwords I tried to create another ticker but it won't let me do that either grrrrrr, if anyone has any idea what I am doing wrong or how I can create another ticker I would REALLY REALLY appreciate your help please
Today was really good food wise, energy wise etc so I was quite excited to go to my first weigh in, I tried to keep cool & collected when I first got there but really I couldn't wait to get my boots off & jump on those magical scales! (Never thought I'd hear myself say that) I just kept saying to myself under 80, under 80 thats what I want and when I looked down I think I yelped! hehehe
I had a whole page of questions for my consultant and massive credit to her she was able to answer all of them for me, so feeling really good & energised for the days to come.

Finally managed to update the ticker situation

[winghama]

Congratulations, what a great result. Its such a boost isn't it when we see that kind of result. Well done. Are you coming to the 'kiwi catchup' tomorrow?

Andrea

[fionaw8]

Thank you thank you it's lovely to have nice comments about my progress.

In regards to the "kiwi catch up" I don't know about it sorry, should I?

[Nyssabee]

Ohhh how exciting! We got the same first week results too!!!

CONGRATULATIONS! That is awesome!

[winghama]

Check out the "Get Togethers" (bottom of the home page) thread, several of the CHCH forum ladies are meeting at Milieu Cafe tomorrow.

Andrea

[fionaw8]

Andrea - Thank you that sounds lovely, what a great idea. Unfortunately I can't make it tomorrow but are these a regular catch up? I would love to meet people on Cohens in Christchurch.

Nyssabee - Thank you and congratulations to you too