Hello???

[Jes1]

Heyo Tes and Jozi!!!

Sorry for not being here.... At the time of my first post I had just started on the programme but I gave up after the first week! My focus wasn't there but I feel I am now ready.Well, pleased to say, I will be starting on Cohens as of tomorrow, 9 Sept. Hold thumbs for me so I don't fall off the wagon again pl-eeeeeze!!!

Jozi, you are doing great! How much do you have to lose? Please be careful and have your blood pressure checked. The dizzy spells may also just be from coz your body is missing out on the carbs.

Are you still on reefed Tes?

Great to be back here guys and we sure as hell need each others' support!!! (well I do!!)

Have a super week!

[Jozilicious]

Hello Bokkies!!

I'm starting week 5 today!! My eating plan is going well ...but ooooh so boring. I don't really eat meat or chicken, so my options are extremely limited (when I say extremely ..I mean mainly cheese and feta)
I know you aren't really supposed to have cheese more than 3 times a week - but what can a girl do.
I have started eaten some fish (mainly hake - disguised in curry powder) - to give a bit of variety to my diet.

I have been awful on the water front - I really, really can do, should do, will do - better this week.

I've got a challenging weekend coming up with visitors from Cape Town and Durban and promises and threats of loads of wine and and and.... I haven't told anyone about my eating plan. And I'm trying very hard not to drink alcohol - even for one night (because it liberates me totally of my willpower)
I'll be the boring designated driver :/

I'm happy with my weight loss. I still have not stood on a scale (I'll get to that point). It's a little psychological game I play with myself. I also still not fitting into a lot of my 'old' clothes. I can feel I have lost - and hope that the next four weeks will be when I really start to notice it on my clothes. I remember that corner that you suddenly turn on Dr Cohens when all your clothes start falling off you. I cannot wait to get there.

So, the journey for me continues ..one day at a time.
Stay strong and stay focused!!
sending you lots of Dr Cohens filling my tummy with love and willpower vibes
Jozilicious

[Jes1]

Hi Jozi!!
So glad to hear that you're still on track. Keep it up girl!

Must be very difficult for you being vegetarian. Have a look at some vegan recipes to make your food more interesting and easy. Mozzarella cheese I have quite often for lunch (easy to make with salad and I melt the cheese on crackers).

At this stage I do not even want visitors or go out to visit until a significant weight reduction has been achieved (which is the point when you don't care about other foods and you're just focussed on reaching your goal). First time around when I did Cohens I went to braai's and had my portion of meat and salad (guessing the portions) and had Tab or Coke light and fruit. It kept me full and I had no desire to have wine!

I'm so excited for you cause at 5 weeks you should have lost quite a bit..... pleeeze let us know when you step on that scale. It will motivate me!

Drink that water and if you do stray, just carry on again!!

Good luck girl!!

[Tes]

Hey Jozi how was the trip didnt you go away? Well done in week 5 you must be feeling better already. Shame poor you on the limited food options. Prawns can be great and gem squash is tasty if you mash it and chuck in some woollies curry powder. Im still not back to refeed i just stopped until birthdays and events passed im OP until i lose 7 kilos then ill start refeed again! Y weeks been amazing test us coming i need to fly to Gabarone tomorrow back on Sunday! Travel stuffs me up no matter how hard i try! Hold thumbs and have a great weekend.

[Jes1]

Heyo Tes, nice to see you here!

Travelling buggers up the whole programme. Just take it easy and don't get demotivated. Stay strong.

Have a good trip

Ciao

[Tes]

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[Jes1]

Hi Gals

Hope the weekend went well despite its many trials. I have tried my best to stay on track but had to guess my portions here and there. Tess, how did it go in Botswana? Jozi, did you manage to skip that wine!!

I'm on the roll girls and I'm not gonna stop!!

Be good now and drink all your water ! (smile)

[Not2Much]

Jes!!!! Hello Babe! I was looking for you on whatsapp, but then saw that you were only active on X-mas day 2013! I missed you so! I've been maintaining since Feb of this year but went up 5kgs from RF finishing weight and since we're going to Durbs for the long weekend I decided that it was about time I got back to my 'comfort zone'. I've already dropped 3 and feeling marvelous!

Tes - glad to see that it's going very well for you under the circumstances - not long before you're back to your own happy place and finish this RF thing for good! Happy belated B-day, and congrats on looking fabulous! And of course on your running achievements!

Nice to meet you Jozi!

If you girls haven't started a new whatsapp group, send me your cell phone numbers so that we can resurrect our little group, or add me to yours please.

[Jes1]

Heyo my bestie!!!
Im so glad you finally emerged! I've been looking out for you. Somehow I lost my Cohen file on the system some time ago so don't have any of your details. My cell number has changed. If you still have my email addy f....c....@absamail.co.za, please contact me there.

Just yesterday I was catching up on your progress in your diary - you've really been on the roll girla!! Well done! Im green with envy but I'll get there too. As you can see, my weight gain is horrendous, stupendous... you name it and thats why Im here, for that support that I so badly need. This Christmas Im not gonna be the fat one in the picture!!! hehe...

Look forward to hearing from you!! mwah
Now drink up girls! Water of course!!!!!

[skinnytobe]

Hi all. I started cohen again 28 of sep. This time for real, going to stick to it. I have to, there no two ways about it. Its nice to see there is some of you from south Africa. Nice to meet you all.

[Jes1]

Hi, SkinnytoBe! welcome on the S. African thread!

Its rather quiet here but I pop in often to read and get motivated. We can support each other as ITS MY LAST TIME AS WELL!

Did you reach your goal first time around? May I know how tall you are to have goal at 53kgs?

I don't even feel hungry anymore and have no cravings...I guess its because Im so determined and have my eye set on the goal.

Hope you chat more often to encourage me too!

Take care
Jes

[skinnytobe]

Hi jes. Yes i did reach my goal the first time. Im 1.59cm. A shorty. Im also not hungry anymore. I dont even think of other food. How many do you have to lose?

[Jes1]

Hi Skinny!
Great that you finished the first time so you'll know that feeling of being "the real you" lol. Cant wait to fit into my skinny jeans!

I still have 12kgs to go. ... seems so far away.

The great weather helps a lot with drinking of all my water>

Keep well and take care and keep it up girl!!! (ya you're a short ****!!....lol)

Jes

[Tannalee]

Would you guys mind a girl from Botswana joining the thread?

[Loveyourbody]

I love your country! Spent many holiday in Jwaneny and Gabs! This forum will be a great tool for your exciting journey on Cohens! So many inspirational stories! Good Luck if you have any questions you more then welcome to message me.

[Tes]

Go for it Tannalee - we are pretty quiet here but neighbours are always welcome - good luck with your new start you will love the feeling as the weight falls off. Tes

[Cece3107]

Hi Ladies

I started on 14/12/2015. It's been going well so far.
Started at 112.6kg for a girl that's only 1.56 that's quite a lot.
I lost 4.1kg in the first week.
Second week weigh in is next week Monday.

How is everyone else doing. I'm just planning to be on plan on X-Mas and New Year's Day. I know it will be tough but if I can get through those two days I can withstand anything.

All the best to everyone.