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Old 16-10-2014, 21:41
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Hello my fellow emotional eater!

Good on you for staying strong!!!!!!!!!!!

I just wrote to my diary about feeling dissatisfied and frustrated and then reading your diary it hit me. I am here because I'm an emotional eater and it so happens that especially yesterday I had a bit of a rough day too and my feelings must have come from wanting to eat something to smooth that emotion. So now food for thought and a bit of studying ahead I think, how can we, the emotional eaters, treat out emotions without using food. On those days when you would eat something a little naughty, what can we replace it with? While on Cohens, the answer is simple:nothing. But what about in the land of maintenance.. An apple is not going to do the trick, so what could it be.....

Anyway, keep at it, stay strong!!! STRONG, STRONG, STRONG

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Old 17-10-2014, 12:22
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Thank you SD and Soleil, it's helpful to know I'm not alone in the mind games!

The last time I did Cohens I experienced the weird phenomenon of remembering certain events when I was at a particular weight, events that were emotional or upsetting and possibly "caused" me to binge and put on weight. It's like the memories were triggered at those various points, memories that I had long forgotten, or thought I'd forgotten - I wonder if the same thing will happen this time or whether my first round of losing all this weight reset those memories. I know it sounds weird, lol and it was!

So, the weekend is almost upon us and with the warmer weather I'm thinking BBQ's and lamb chops! I miss my lamb .... but I guess a steak will do
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Old 17-10-2014, 17:03
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Hello.... Just to quickly hijack your diary (my apologies S2BS)... In reference to Soleil's question.... I battled with EXACTLY the same thing in my first round of maintenance! But I think this time around, we are aware of the emotions and the fact that when our emotions are out of whack, instead of turning to food, why not rather go for a brisk walk? Or spoil ourselves and go buy a new top or pants? Anything that makes us stop and shift our focus from the emotional upheaval to the fact that we will be at goal, looking incredible, and able to do things that we couldn't do (like jog or fit into a certain size of clothing) when we were overweight? That's what I am going to try doing this time around... OH and also, talking about it! I am someone who would bottle it up and not talk about it to anyone, and make sure I sealed those feelings deep down inside below a binge worthy amount of naughty foods... Now I am learning to talk to my hubby and explain WHY I feel the way I do, and he is learning to allow me the time to rant and rave and ends it all by encouraging me, giving me a loving hug and explaining that tomorrow is a new day
Maintenance is all about finding what works for each of us, food wise, exercise wise, and more than anything, like our Cohen's journey, its a time to start controlling our emotions and previous bad habits!

Okay... hijack over!

S2BS keep breaking through those emotional memories I know its tough, but laying the past to rest is something we all need to do and as we do, not only will we feel better, stronger and "lighter", but we will learn how to deal with similar issues again that may arise in the future and this time, we won't end up turning to food for comfort.... Something I keep trying to tell myself... If I eat that naughty food NOW, I may be "comforted" for a moment or two... But afterwards, i will hate myself! If I ignore the naughty food and DEAL with the issue, I become a better, stronger person AND best of all, Lighter on the scale, which is comforting for a LONGER period of time

HAPPY LOSING, and keep rocking this journey as incredibly as you are doing!
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Old 20-10-2014, 01:33
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Thanks SD - You're right as always Of course, this will never be a quick fix but a work in progress, a bit like an alcoholic who realises they will always have the problem but chooses not to feed it. A little self control goes a long way towards a healthy future.

Moving on ... for the first time since starting this round of Cohen's I've had to guestimate my portions for a meal. I was unable to weigh my protein raw at lunch time and had no idea what the cooked weight was likely to be so I had what I thought was the right amount, judging by what my beef usually looks like when it's cooked. I'm hoping I didn't do too badly but all other weights and meals were on time and 100%.

10 week weigh in tomorrow.
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Old 20-10-2014, 12:26
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Yay!! Today's weigh in was a biggie - 1.5kg lost and that puts me over half way! In today's measurements I also lost 7cm, last week was only about 1 or 2cm, and that's from arms, thighs, bust, waist and hips.

So pleased to be on the downward slope to goal
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Old 20-10-2014, 18:07
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Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A downward slope it is
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Old 20-10-2014, 19:15
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Fantastic loss for week 10 S2BS! I am so super happy for you!

Keep up the incredible work!

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Old 21-10-2014, 22:45
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Wow! Well done Louise! So close to the end. You might be done before Xmas
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Old 22-10-2014, 05:29
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Thanks ladies <3 Your enthusiastic responses made my day!!

I don't think I'll be done by Christmas AZ but hopefully not long after.

I shared with a work colleague today that I have been losing weight and she said she had noticed but she got really excited when I told her how much! I loved her reaction and it gave me such a boost! It also made me glad that I'd told her instead of following my instinct and saying nothing.
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Old 22-10-2014, 16:30
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Well done S2BS on reaching over half way and fantastic losses. You are doing really well.

It just seems like yesterday that we both started our journey and what a great journey it has been.

10 weeks has gone really fast.

You maybe a goal weight by Christmas, what a lovely present that will be !!

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Old 23-10-2014, 00:38
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I've picked up the courage to start sharing my weight loss to some people as well. Today I told my hairdresser, and told her about the plan and how I have not eaten this and that for nearly two months. Anyway she's so sweet and as she brings my cup of tea she gave me a mandarin instead of the usual bisquit. The funny thing is that I actually spent a good five minutes agonising how I could smuggle that mandarin into my bag and pretend I had eaten it. I didn't want to hurt her feelings and not eat it. Then I realised, oh mandarins are actually an approved fruit and ate it with a big smile. Yep, a 100% Cohenite nut here don't you worry

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Old 25-10-2014, 16:43
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Great story Soleil! What a nice hairdresser!

Read this quote today ... how true it is, as we all know

"The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison." Ann Wigmore
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Old 27-10-2014, 11:56
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11 weeks in and 15.6kg gone! That means I lost 1kg this week. Just putting one foot in front of the other at the moment.

Hope everyone else had a great week with good losses.
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Old 28-10-2014, 15:51
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Feeling good today. Enjoying being able to sit cross legged without discomfort, cut my toenails without my stomach getting in the way and the feeling of my smaller work pants becoming looser.
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Old 28-10-2014, 16:20
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Well done. Aren't all those non scale victories amazing. Like when you lie in bed on you side and your knees feel uncomfortable because they actually are a bit bony and not covered in heaps of padding. My best was when my collarbones emerged again. Just love them.

Do you go and weigh at the clinic every week or do you just weigh once a week at home? I am thinking of waiting a full month before I weigh myself but I am scared I will lose the plot. Maybe I should go and weigh at the Clinic after 2 weeks. It is just so far away and I always get stuck in traffic going there and going home.
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Old 28-10-2014, 16:39
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Thanks Ds for popping in and saying hello.

I also tried to wait a month before my first weigh in but I only lasted 2 weeks, lol. I have been going to the clinic every month for my weigh in but weigh myself at home daily. I choose to go in every month as it keeps me more accountable and determined to stick to my eating plan. Lol, I need all the help I can get! I also live a fair distance from the clinic but generally go in mid morning so it only takes about half an hour to get there. I'm living south of the river, where are you? Who is your consultant? Mine is Alison and I find her very helpful. She always responds to my emails and answers any questions I have but isn't pushy either

Honestly though, I find this forum is the best place for encouragement and motivation.

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Old 30-10-2014, 16:16
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Love it!!! Into the next size down pants already! I thought I would try them on because my other pants that I'd just started wearing were feeling uncomfortably loose and I couldn't believe it when the smaller size fit!

Totally stoked!
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Old 31-10-2014, 10:46
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Woooo! Gotta love that next size down! What an awesome feeling, the best!

I've been thinking about the emotional eating thing too lately. I didn't necessarily take comfort from food but binged vindictively. Instead of thinking mmmmm, ice cream will make me feel better, I think eff it all, what's the bloody point of trying, everything is ****, I might as well write it all off and stuff my face because I DONT GIVE A CRAP! Knowing it was making it all worse...and not caring at all.

My lesson is learning to love myself more, and remember that things can be **** but that doesn't mean I have to eat crap. I tend to get into the shower at the end of a tough day and let all the emotions wash away as much as I can. I'm an upfront kind of person, so rarely does anything get left unresolved, but can cause tension. I'm getting better at leaving my negative emotions in the shower, and thinking more productively when I get out about how I may improve the situation, if possible.

Don't know if any of that helps....it's really comforting to know we are all learning this stuff together. Xo
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Old 31-10-2014, 20:03
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Thanks for popping in LLL. Lol, your thoughts describe exactly what I used to think!!

It's nice to know there are others out there who understand more than we realise and who are learning the same things as us

I'm not looking forward to seeing my inlaws in a few weeks when my daughter gets married. I've been able to avoid them for nearly a year, although hubby sees them when I'm at work, but they are so toxic I'm worried they will send me over the edge again. The last time I was at goal they upset me so much that I "fell off the wagon" and ended up putting most of my weight back on. I know it was my choice to do emotional eating but they were the trigger. I really need to think my strategy through and be aware that this is a danger time. They are that toxic that I really don't want to have anything to do with them but because I will have to be in the same vicinity I need to plan my scenarios so that I am prepared for their onslaught.

One thing I've come to realise is that it's okay to walk away from people (or hang up on them) if they are being abusive. If they feel they can say anything then I also have a choice whether to listen to them or not. In this case, I may have to go against my natural instincts to be polite and choose to walk away or ignore them instead.

Definitely though, the better prepared I am, the more likely I will be able to walk away victorious and 100% DF.
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Old 01-11-2014, 20:52
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Sounds like you've got it covered.
Identify the danger zones that have cause trouble before? Tick!
Assess the possible outcomes that may occur and consider how you might react to best suit your interests? Tick!
Realise you are only human and are not immune from the inlaws? Tick!

They sound pretty full on. But you know what? You are bigger than that and understand yourself better. And self destructing only gives them the power, so choose another outlet to get out your frustrations afterward (betting there will be some?) and choose anything other than food. Instead of saying to yourself eff this, what's the point, say eff them, they will not get me undone this time!

we all have those people in our lives that really press the buttons, don't we? Blah!

Protect yourself as best you can.
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