Hey Everyone - Second Time Around

[recreatingashleigh]

Well this is my second time on cohens, my original starting weight was 116.5kgs which was about 15months ago, I managed to get down to 85kg but then let life and emotions get in the way.

I then allowed my weight to balloon to 96kg which is when I decided to start the program from scratch.

I had my 8 week weigh in the other day and I've down to 83.8kg and that means I'm only 15kg away from goal. I must say I now see my reasons for being my heaviest weight and what got me there and how I am here today.

The journey defiantly hasn't been easy I take a day at a time focus on meal prep and honestly not thinking about it too much.

My goal would be to loose and reach my goal weight set (65-68kg) by Christmas but I have a trip overseas planned so all I can do is my best.

I have learnt that a deviation isn't failure nor is it a right to binge for a whole day/s. I have learnt so much about food and how my body reacts since being on this lifestyle program.

Good luck everyone

[Mich]

Hey Ash,

Im back too! though ive ended back up at my start weight! congrats on the weight you've lost so far!!! Massive claps for that!

and how right you are about the deviation. We seem to relate so many things as failing, such as one bite we shouldn't have, etc. it really is more than losing weight, its also about changing our relationship with food.

Well done! I'll be championing beside you and you WILL reach that Xmas Goal!

[allie_82]

Hi Ashleigh!

So glad you have come onto this forum, there is more support here... sadly the other one has gone completely dead

Your have already done so well!! Keep it up hun, you will be at your goal in no time!!

allie

[recreatingashleigh]

Thanks Mich I'm right there with you goal weight by Xmas my only concern is two holidays I have planned and one is overseas but I know what I can eat so hopefully my weight doesn't go too crazy while I'm away (fingers crossed).

Your journey Allie has been inspiring thank you so much for all your continued support. I know I can do this 15kg to go.

Whether it takes me 3 months or 5 months I'm not bothered as I believe in the diet and know that I will make reefed this time. I'm always learning about myself mentally and physically since being on my weight loss journey (which has been over 12 months in the making) but that's okay I've been overweight my entire life so baby steps.

I wish you all the best and will continue to post about my journey - even while I'm away and how my weight loss is going whether its good or bad

[Mich]

You'll smash the holidays!!!

[recreatingashleigh]

Okay so I know that it's has been a while but I'm finally in the 70's

I weighed myself this morning and was 79.5 I was so excited I've never been in the 70's before (well for as long as I can remember) only 13.5kg to go before I get to my goal weight.

My progress has been a lot slower as I've been dealing with emotional problems which has caused me to binge but in the last month I've learnt to control these emotions and after returning home from America I knew all I had to do to get here was follow the program. End of January will be my six month mark so I'm just taking it day by day.

Giving up is not an option and all the negative comments and times I nearly doubt myself and my journey have honestly only motivated me more!

😃😃

[firecrystals]

That's wonderful Ash...I'm on my second trip as well. Or rather, I will be starting next Saturday. I was 75 kg lat time, came down to 65...and then went up to 70 again. This time, I want to reach 60 atleast.

[recreatingashleigh]

Hi Crystal

Good luck, it's so easy to let old and bad habits creep in.

Im just focusing on my goal of 66kg I know that'll i'll get there if I follow the program and accept the lifestyle change. I'm really enjoying the food but I have my good days and bad days when it's really easy and it's hard.

Wishing you all the best for your goal over xmas and the new year

[allie_82]

Hi Ashleigh!

Congrats on getting into the 70s!! Such a massive achievement... I know the feeling of complete joy (and a little disbelief) when you see it... until I did this program I had never been in the 70s either (or not that I could remember)... GO YOU!!!!!

I hope things are improving for you on the emotional side, and good on you for learning to control the cravings that go along with emotions... can be very tricky!! Well done!!!

Keep up the amazing work hun!
You will be at goal before you know it!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas & I hope you get all you wish in the New Year

Allie

[recreatingashleigh]

Thanks Allie

The motivation for you is always so positive.

It feels like the longest journey but i'm getting there.

A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too

[Kaz28]

Fantastic work Ashleigh

I have had a sneaky weigh in today and am a 70's girls too!!! I can understand your excitement as I just can't keep the grin off my face. I have 15.1kg to go so just a little bit more than you. I am over the half way mark now so that's exciting as well.

I am feeling wonderful and extremely energetic - getting jobs done I have been putting off for ages.

Have a great week and keep up the great work. We can do this!!