tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49913750102820777992024-03-21T18:12:20.616+08:00Me and my Cohen JourneyManettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17024904307693733241noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991375010282077799.post-39525081379025722582012-07-06T17:36:00.004+08:002012-07-21T15:58:15.091+08:00AFTER ALMOST 3 MONTHS<strong>HELLOOOO EVERYONE!</strong> <br />
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It's been quite a loooooong time since I updated this site. My readers, mostly friends, kept on texting me to update this blog and post some photos because they wanted to see the "NEW ME". <br />
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I know there are friends who followed me all the way to finish line and I know that there are some who thought that I already "FAILED" and fall off the wagon because I stopped posting since May. But No! No! No! <span style="color: #cc0000;">"Failure is not an option". </span><span style="color: black;">I was just too busy lately because of some uncontrollable circumstances. Everything is fine now and I'm back. YEHEY! :))</span><br />
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I started on March 1, 2012 with a weight of <span style="color: purple;"><strong>140.2lbs.</strong></span> The center set my target weight between 106lbs-112lbs. I was informed to order my REFEEDING PROGRAM (RF) once I am 2kg (5lbs) away from my goa<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>l weight. I ordered my RF when I reached 115lbs, and it was turned over to me two weeks after. My consultant advised me to go beyond 112lbs before I start my refeed. So I started RF on June 7, 2012 at <span style="color: #ffd966;">1<strong>11lbs</strong></span> and ended June 25, 2012 at <strong><span style="color: lime;">110lbs.</span></strong> <br />
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And yes, due to insistent public demand.. here's my before and after photos. TARAAAAAANNN!!!</div>
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<br />Manettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17024904307693733241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991375010282077799.post-60519386118142785302012-05-03T11:30:00.000+08:002012-05-03T11:30:08.660+08:00SECOND MONTHLY REPORTThe center texted me to go to the clinic to have my second weigh-in, that was Thursday , April 26. Since we are given 10 days grace period to have our self weighed, I decided to delay it and did it April 30 instead. <br />
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Since I have my own weighing scale at home and I get to weigh everyday and everytime I like, I know I wouldn't get surprise to see my new weight using the weighing scale at the center because the figures are basically just the same. What surprised me was when the consultant told me to order my refeed next week. <strong><span style="color: red;">HUWATTT??? ARE YOU SERIOUS??? YOU'RE KIDDING ME!!!</span></strong> <br />
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When I started I was 63.6kg or 140.2lbs. Now I am only 54.0kg or 119lbs. My upper limit based on BMI is 51kg. When I reach 117lbs (hopefully this week), I can order my REFEED already. Again, it was really hard to believe knowing that it was just 2 months that I am into the diet. That was really fast. :))<br />
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And BTW, my jeans are basically falling off. From size 33 I am now down to 28. My belt was from hole 4 and now it's on the 8th hole. My XL blouses are now literally big on me. I can wear Medium and Small. <strong><span style="color: magenta;">HAPPINESS IT IS!</span></strong> <br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: blue;">"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another." Walter Elliott</span></em></strong><br />
Race 1 (Meal Plan)<br />
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Almost done with Race 1 and getting ready for Race 2. I can already smell the success in Finish Line. Yahooooooo!!! :))<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's been a month since I started my cohen diet. So happy monthsary to me and my diet. :))</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">My official weigh in happened yesterday, March 29. I had my repeat blood test at New World Laboratory in the morning and proceeded to the Cohen Center in the afternoon. I chose that diagnostic clinic over the one where I had my first blood test because of the price. I was able to save less than a thousand. It pays to be thrifty at times. He he!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Taddddaaaaa!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I lost 10.78 lbs, say<b style="color: #cc0000;"> 11 lbs</b> or <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">4.9kg</span></b>. It's not a big number as compared to other cohenites who lost between 15-18lbs on their first month, but I understand. My body can not afford to lose that much because I am not that obese. He he! So, it's already an achievement, let's celebrate! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Moreso, I am amazed at how my clothes fit me now. No more tummy sticking out. My pants are loose. My belt is now on the 6th hole, previously from 4th hole. There are few blouses that I can no longer wear because I look lousy on them now. My legs are now back in shape. I can wear short shorts! Weeee! :))</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">All the while I thought I am deviation free since Day1. But to my dismay, I have few lapses which I realized upon discussion with the consultant. Awww!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="color: #8e7cc3;">1. </b><b style="color: #8e7cc3;">Drink water. </b>It must be 2-3 Liters per day. Best to drink a mouthful every 15 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <i> - I normally drink water quickly and consume few glasses in one go, which is wrong. So from now on I will drink moderately whether I am thirsty or not. :)) </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <i> - I basically eat yoghurt for breakfast because it was the easiest to prepare. I just simply follow MEAL123. Again, this is wrong. From now on I will interchange. So it should be MEAL123 or MEAL132 or MEAL321 or MEAL312 or MEAL213 or MEAL231, and so on. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i> - I taste what I cook. I taste the hot milk I prepare for hubby. Thus, this is a form of deviation. </i><i>The logic is that you get to ingest the flavor that is not cohen-friendly. </i><i>So the best thing to do is to spit after tasting. Hmmm. Better yet, I leave the cooking to the helper. :))</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>These may sound simple and no big deal, but all these mattered. They are DEVIATIONS!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i style="color: blue;"><b>"One reason God created time was so that there would be a place to bury the failures of the past".</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="color: blue;">So learn from the past, work hard in the present to taste success in the future....</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">WOOOHOOOO! I Love it! I lost another <span style="color: magenta;">2.7lbs</span> this week. With the grand total of <span style="color: magenta;">9.9lbs</span> for 3 weeks. Not bad! :)) And the best thing about it is that there's no exercise.. Yes, you read it right. No exercise while on this program. Happy me because I am such a lazybone. Weeee! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was a birthday celebration in our family last week. I didn't cheat. But it was an utmost torture eating with them at the table with all the delicious food. I pitied myself. *Sniff* *Sniff*. To make things worse, the food I cooked or should I say experimented, did not turn out as expected. It was kind of depressing munching on my awful food while everyone else is enjoying theirs. Poor girl! So I promised myself to cook a deli to make myself happy. Next day, I went to the grocery and bought ricotta cheese. And look what I made!!!</span></div>
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<b style="color: #6aa84f;">E</b> is for Each slice that adorns my dinner plate <br />
<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">E</span></b> is for Every indulgence of its taste <br />
<b style="color: #a64d79;">S</b> is for magnificent Satisfaction <br />
<b style="color: cyan;">E</b><span style="color: cyan;"> </span>(when I don't share) is for the Envious reaction<br />
<b style="color: #351c75;">C </b>is for Confiscating the very last piece<br />
<b style="color: red;">A</b> is the grade I give this Amazing feast<br />
<b style="color: lime;">K</b> is for the Kismet of this phenomenon<br />
<b style="color: purple;">E</b> is for Empty (sigh) when my slice is gone<br /><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's my DAY 20! Time flies so fast. It feels like I just started. But I'm losing more and more.... YEY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Last Sunday, March 18, I had a terrible headache. I know the culprit. I took my breakfast at 8:00AM and did not take my midday snack coz I went to the church and attended the mass. Had my lunch at 1:00PM. That's it. The hunger had passed me by. It's not a good idea to skip meals/snacks. Good thing there's a Facebook Closed Group. I asked them if I can take a pain reliever. I took advil and was relieved. It pays well to have support group. Thanks for their prompt reply. I am loving the group now. WOOOOT! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am nearing my WEEK3. I wonder how much weight will I lose this time... I am excited! And BTW, I am still DEVIATION FREE!!! I hope I can still focus until the end. Fingers crossed! :))</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Until now, I am still battling with my veggies. I have hard time eating the huge allowance 3x a day. For now I'm trapped. There's no way out. I need and I must eat my veggies whatever it takes. Awww! And besides, this DIET WORKS!!! That's the most important thing! <span style="color: red;">CHEEERS!!!</span></span></div>
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One of my neighboor went out of her gate when she chanced upon me passing by. She said: "Ang payat mo na". There was this surprise look on her face. Ha ha! And there was this big smile on my face. I enjoyed her compliment. I really do! I'm losing weight! People start noticing it for barely 2 weeks. <strong>A for Effort!</strong> Good job! <br />
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I'd like to show where/whom I draw my inspiration. She is a COHEN graduate. I hope she won't get mad at me by posting her pics. Besides, it was once featured in a local magazine. I always look at her when I feel like giving up. Amazing transformation!!! Let's do this! :))<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I Jumped off from my bed upon waking up. Pulled out the weighing scale from under the bed. Stepped on the scale. <b><span style="color: red;">Whoah! I LOST 2kg in
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<span style="font-size: small;">I was 139.7lbs when I started. Now I am 135.2lbs. Though 1 week is just a
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hubby went down to check on me while I was cooking for lunch. He said he can smell it from our room up the 2nd floor. It was <b>“Chiken Adobo”</b> marinated overnight. The remaining adobo sauce/oil from the same pan were used to sautee the sidings. Perfect! Definitely there will be a repeat! :)</span><br />
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With my weight loss today I am more inspired to continue what has been started. This is just the beginning...... I know! But I am more determined to finish till the end.<br />
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For breakfast I had egg omelette with mushroom and chinese pechay. My midday snack was tangerine orange (ponkan) and coke light.<br />
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For dinner, I had "Sinigang na Sugpo". Oopppps! I noticed it was a soupy day today. I guess I grew tired of eating dry meals (fried or grilled) since day1. For a change perhaps. Ha ha!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm not in the best of health today. Had I not taken a cold shower late night after a long hot and humid day, I won't get colds and runny nose. Sigh! </span></div>
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This was my mouth watering "baon" when we had our lunch at my in-laws. Sauteed veggies with mozarella on top and some basil leaves. Thank God there's cheese on earth! Craving for lasagna and pizza was satisfied! Thanks hubby for this recipe. Thumbs up! :))</div>
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To cap off Day 3, it passed without headache or or lightheadedness. I guess my body is now attuned to the Cohen way..Yey! </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am ecstatic to wake up and eat my mango yogurt that I prepared from last night. I paired it with coffee. But then I realized it was not a good combination since yogurt is cold and the coffee is hot. It's odd. But I finished it anyway. From this experience, breakfast for tomorrow will definitely be different. I promised! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">For my lunch, I prepared Shrimp with stir fried veggies. I seasoned it with a dash of salt, pepper, and ground garlic. This is quite good. I will surely repeat this recipe. And look at my plate, it blended well with the table cloth. Isn't that cute?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I experimented ground beef with enoki mushroom, cauliflower, and cucumber for my dinner. I flavored it with some spices. 2 crispbreads were added from my cracker allowance to complete the meal. Yummy! I did not expect that this will turn out good. But it did! Thumbs up for this recipe :)) I'll have this again in a day or two. :))</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To conclude, I guess I can handle the diet pretty well. I had hunger pangs and cravings and all but it's tolerable. I felt lightheaded an hour before I get to the next meal, but it's fine. It was expected. The only thing I hate though is I kept on looking at the wall clock to get to the next meal. The only consolation I enjoy is everytime I get to drink diet soda. Ha ha! Call me SODAHOLIC! :))) I'm fine with it! :))</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I had the first taste of hassle in going out. Hubby and I went to the mall in time for my 7:30PM snack. My last meal for the day. So I brought 'BAON" with me. When we got to the foudcourt, I immediately ate my food so as not to exceed the 2.5hrs time interval each meal. And to beat the "before 9PM last meal" deadline. Hassle talaga! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Yeah, right! I have to battle the hardship in going out. There will be birthdays, weddings, anniversaries along the journey. I know there will be a lot to come. For now I'll just live one day at a time for God only knows our tomorrow..... :))</span></div>
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Feb. 28, meal plan endorsement at the clinic. </div>
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During the one-on-one discussion with the Cohen consultant, and while reading my diet plan, I know that it is doable. With my strong determination and willpower, I know I can do it! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">It's my third visit with Dr. Zhang (A.K.A. Sister Zhang, She is also a nun). By the way, Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine methodology that uses thin needles to stimulate specific points to correct imbalances or maintain a healthy body. They say that it is also beneficial to those
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I arrived 15 minutes late for the 11AM appointment at the TCM clinic due to unexpected traffic in QC area. I signed in on their log sheet. The attendant ushered me to the room. I lay myself down to bed and waited for Sister Zhang. 10 minutes later, she arrived and very apologetic for making me wait. I felt the sincerity in her greeting and smile. :)) A very humble person indeed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">She examined my pulse and tongue to determine her diagnosis. She asked how am I from the past 2 sessions we had, how's my poopoo everyday, how's my sleep, and if I am ovulating already. She advised me to exercise and eat only fruits and vegetables. She plans to prescribe me herbal medicines and tea drinks to aid ovulation. I told her I am into <a href="http://www.cohenlifestyle.com.ph/">COHEN DIET</a> and I am just waiting for my meal plan. She isn't familiar so I gave her the extra brochure I have in my bag. I need to inform her with this so as not to create conflict associated with the Cohen diet restrictions. She said she's gonna' check on Cohen in the internet. I said it's Juday's diet. She doesn't know Juday either. Ha ha! I should not be surprised. Sister Zhang is pure Chinese. And she is not into showbiz celebrities. She's a nun. I know, right!? he he!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">She started to insert needles. 2 in my feet, 2 in my knees, 2 in my legs, 2 in my wrist, around 15 in my tummy area (I lost count because she inserted too fast but painless and I can't look down to count them all), and I think 5 in my head. Wow! That was around 28 needles all over my body. Amazing! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The attendant attached an electronic device to the needles to stimulate my nerve in the tummy area for ovulation purposes. And this is called electro-acupuncture. This is not painful, all I can feel is a pulsating sensation that lasted for 20 minutes. Very relaxing. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Moxibustion therapy followed. The attendant put a moxa roll (various dried herbal leaves) both on my left and right knees and heated them. The gentle heat was so comfortable and soothing. I hate the smell though. This is basically done to address the underlying chronic cold in my system and expel them. Why? Because I am fond of eating and drinking cold beverages and exposed to too much air cooling system. Anyhow, for now, bye-bye cold drinks. :) But I can't say bye to aircondition. Especially now that its summertime. Awww! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Everytime I look at at my closet stuff, I feel sad. Everytime I face the mirror, I feel down and low. I can't help but ask myself what happened? What did I do to myself? What went wrong? Of course I have answers. In fact, I am very much sure of the answers. It all boils down to my being irresponsible. True! And truth hurts! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I got pregnant 2 years ago. That triggered my big appetite. I eat everything without control. My miscarriage two months after did not stop me from eating. My appetite remained on the same state. I still can't control. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We had OB/Gyne work-ups. I was given vitamins of all sorts left and right. I was given contraceptive pills to regulate my menstrual period. That alone contributed to my weight gain. That is a fact. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">After the OTC pills, another set of medicines and injectables for my ovulation and artificial insemination procedures. Oftentimes I was put on bed rest to aid the implantation. That went on for several months. So my life had become sedentary. It was just an eat-sleep-eat kind of life. Who wouldn't get fat doing that? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Part of me agrees. I wouldn't gain weight if I was extra vigilant. If I was responsible enough to say no when it's good enough to say NO! It was all my fault. My Bad!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Seeing my clothes changed from XS to XL made me realized how irresponsible I become. Shopping and fitting of clothes took longer than usual until I finally get my size. My Then and Now photos are hard to look at. Reactions and comments from friends I haven't seen for quite a while are humiliating sometimes. So I normally decline reunions to get away from this. Sigh! :(</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Good thing, there's <span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span><a href="http://www.1stpersonaldiet.com/" style="color: magenta;">COHEN</a><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>on earth! I'm glad we met. You are my last resort! Please be good to me!? he he!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Reading testimonials and hearing first hand information from 'Cohenite/s' (person under cohen program or a cohen graduate) made me realize that all things are possible. Seeing their 'Before and After' photos were all inspiring. I CAN DO THIS!!! AJA!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">But how soon can I start? That I don't know. Yoohooo, MEAL PLAN, where are you??? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Meantime, while waiting for my diet plan, I did several research on the food and their preparation. And I came across with these things: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">3.</span> Kitchen Weighing Scale. Food are weighed according to your allowance. It has to be 100% correct. No more no less. Deviation not allowed. Else, it would mean a week delay in losing weight. No WAY! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">4.</span> Diet Soda. This is the best thing in the diet because I love them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">However, I will still ask the consultant why are sodas allowed. I just have to wait for the one-on-one meal plan discussion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i style="color: red;">Update:</i> <i>Not all diet sodas are allowed. Diet Rootbeer not allowed. Sprite is allowed. Pepsi Maxx is allowed. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">As of time being, I am still reading and collecting recipe and menu plans from different blogs and forums. Hopefully, I could prepare some of them and share them as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I will leave you with this beautiful quote: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="color: red;">“Even a snail will eventually reach its destination.” </span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: blue;">by: Gail Tsukiyama, The Street of a Thousand Blossoms. </span><br /> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So for now, let's just embrace the <span style="color: magenta;">ART OF WAITING! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>Manettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17024904307693733241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991375010282077799.post-31719233035609436092012-02-22T15:27:00.002+08:002012-02-23T11:35:08.646+08:00Waiting in Vain for CohenFeb. 16, 2012. The date when I had my initial blood test.<br />
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I came in early at 9AM. Wow! I was the only patient inside the Healthlab clinic. I was accommodated right away. What a breeze!<br />
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All the while I thought they're gonna' extract 3 vials of blood for each category because in the referral slip there were three categories, namely: glucose fasting, urea & electrolytes, and liver function. But thank God! They only took 1 vial. I felt relieved! :)) I don't wanna' go through the same horrifying experience I had before where I almost passed out when 4 vials were extracted for my APAS and thyroid tests. Awww! Good thing, results were ok though. That's the best reward after all. :))<br />
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Though I am quite hungry after an 8-hour fasting, I still waited for my friend so we can go together for brunch. I only took a glass of water from the Cohen Office to fill me up while waiting. She arrived an hour later. I accompanied her to the clinic for her blood extraction as well. Hurriedly, we went to the nearby KFC. We feasted on a combo meal. Oh my! BIG GUTOM! :))<br />
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I went home and rested. Then I checked my email at 7PM. To my surprise, the lab results were there. That was fast! Really fast! I opened the email attachment and got excited again. But my excitement STOPPED right there and then. Oh no! LDH is not within the normal range. I got 120.44. Normal is within 135-214. Questions popped out. Why? What if I get denied? What will I do next? What will happen to me?... questions which I know would remain a question until I get a call from the Cohen Office for confirmation. <br />
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For some peace of mind, I searched on the internet what Low LDH in a blood test means.<br />
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Again, I felt relieved. I guess I need not worry that much. It won't be a reason not to accept me in the program. I hope I am right. I wan't to be positive. Let's not entertain negative vibes. Let's welcome positivity! ha ha!<br />
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It has been a week since then. I can still feel the excitement. I can feel the hardship. I can't wait to get started. Therefore, I am waiting in vain. haha! OA!<br />
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On the lighter side, I still have all the chance in the world to eat. Eat what I want without restriction. Drink all the beverages I need and want without the guilt feeling.<br />
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Pig out left and right. Enjoy food, enjoy life! :))<br />
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<br />Manettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17024904307693733241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991375010282077799.post-61778364945715538882012-02-21T17:45:00.000+08:002012-02-21T17:45:21.304+08:00Cohen Session Information<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
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<span style="color: blue;">Feb. 15, 2012, 6:00PM</span>, my session information schedule. I left the house a little early in anticipation of the heavy traffic going to Makati during rush hour. I arrived about 40 minutes early so I had a short snack at Mc Donalds to kill time and to keep me full because I know I might get hungry during the long orientation. In short, takot magutom! har! har!</div>
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Elevator ride to the 10th floor was the most exciting elevator ride I ever had. Mixed emotions of fear and excitement enveloped me. Fear that I might not be able to finish the diet and lose the 55K. Excitement that I will be sexier within the next 3 months or so. :) hmmmmn! :)</div>
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I entered Room 1001. I saw plenty of people inside, filling up questionnaires. I gave my name to the lady in the information table. She was very accommodating. Handed me a paper and pen to fill-out. OMG! I can't put on my weight details. I'm a bit shy. I don't know why. hehe! But I wrote it anyway. I handed back the questionnaire to the lady and told me to wait. </div>
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The consultant called me in a small room for some question and answer and a little verification on the information details I wrote on. Then I had my weigh-in. Oh no! I'm a bit heavier than I thought. She computed my goal weight based on my BMI. And again, to my surprise, I need to lose 16kg or 34lbs. I think that is too much. But I have to follow it anyway. hehe! </div>
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So orientation on the diet program proceeded. Lectures on how to go about the program, Q&A, and success stories. Amazing presentation and stories, indeed. </div>
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My friend and I decided to sign up after the discussion. We paid 55K and went home with a brochure and a little paper for the blood work referral in HealthLab.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Because we're excited.... lab test tomorrow!!! :))</span><br />
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<br />Manettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17024904307693733241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991375010282077799.post-11731187405601273322012-02-21T16:40:00.000+08:002012-02-23T16:53:41.168+08:00My Cohen Diet – How it all began<div class="hfeed" id="page" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's now 2012. Two years after my first pregnancy and miscarriage. Two years that I am a little chubby. So, my New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. This has been
the doctor’s advise since day1 of my fertility consulation with my
OB-Gyne/Reproductive Endocrinologist, because I ballooned from 53kg to 62kg. The heaviest weight in my entire existence.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> The doctor told me to shed fats to address my hormonal imbalance and
help me conceive eventually. Temporarily, I stopped all my OB work-ups
and tried losing weight by eating no carb, low carb, doing small
exercises at home, attending free trial at the gym, and lastly, hot
masque in Slimmers. All of these were futile no matter how hard I try
and no matter how much effort I put on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I know and I’ve read several information and write-ups on Cohen programs but it never enticed me because it is costly. Knowing that I
am just a plain housewife, I really can’t afford to enroll in such a
program. Until one day, out of the blue, my husband offered me to try this diet
program. One of his friends mentioned that friend of a friend got
pregnant not so long after joining this program. I have apprehensions as
anyone else, but I am willing to give a try anyway. Who knows this might be the answer to our long quest in getting pregnant, right?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">To make this long story short, I am now registered to attend the
information session on Feb. 15, 2012, 6PM, Medical Plaza Bldg.</span><br />
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