Weight Loss Journals - petecohen.tv

I haven't blogged as much this week as I'm trying to do more exercise and less sitting at the PC.
I've had a really good week. Did 4 exercise sessions, 2 swims and 2 gyms. Pushing hard and improving times, weights and reps and certainly starting to feel stronger, more flexible, my balance is improving and I have a glow I apparently didn't have before!!
It's great to be able to do physical things again after my hip op and the viral thing I had.
Food as been healthly, smaller portions, more raw food. All eaten slowly and chewed a squillion times.
All in all I've done evrything I could to do what it takes.
Weigh day Saturday and no weight loss and only a minimal inch loss. Hmmmm.... now I have in the past let the scales derail me and I'm not going to let this happen again.
I might not have had the results I wanted this week but I feel sooooooooo much better that it doesn't matter. My clothesd are looser, I have more energy, I am enjoying the process, I am looking after me and investing in ME. These are the important things I will hold on to until the scales reflect the changes I'm making now on a consistent basis.
I have read some brilliant blogs this week and you guys have helped keep me focused and determined to achieve my goals.
Anyway I hope you all had a great weekend. What are you going to do this week to move yourself forward?
Love
Shoana xx

A quick one tonight cause I'm spending less time at the PC and more time exercising.
Just thought the reviews from the online girls were just brilliant to read this morning.
All things going well. Gymed last night and swimming tomorrow. Really enjoying myself and feeling much better.
Have booked for the Strand Palace Friday and Saturday and for the Vitality show for the Saturday. Going to see Pete's talk in the morning and going to the party at night. How great will that be!!
Just grip those knickers girls and just do it!!!
Love
Shoana xx

Well I reached the 21 days and always feel much better for doing them with consistency and commitment.
Am going right back to day 1 tomorrow to keep up the momentum.
Good day at work. Got lots done, Went for a swim and beat my number of lengths from both sessions last week. Can now do 44 lengths in 30mins follwed by 15 mins of exercises to target all areas of the body.
The more supple and flexible I can get the better I feel, as the arthritis constantly makes me feel stiff and sore. It's funny but I have to get just the right balance to be able to keep going.
So food also been good today and am in a wee routine now. Variety could be better but I'll sort that a bit later down the line. Am feeling a bit time poor so need to think how to best manage my time.
Anyway am off to bed now cause I'm cream crackered!!
Love
Shoana xx

Thought I'd do a wee assessment on myself for January and see how I'm doing.
I am bearing in mind I was too ill to do anything much until the 18th.
Tools
I did 128/180 possible daily tools. Best tool was eating slowly. Worst was walking for 30mins. I do feel like the tools are becomming more like second nature now and I feel much more relaxed about using them as I actually enjoy the results they bring.

Weight
I lost 6lbs. 12% towards my target.
I am still obese but only just.
I am 200lbs and it will be great to break that barrier in February.

Measurements
101/2" lost from all over body
1/2" off right arm
3/4" off bust
1 1/2" off under bust
2 1/2 "off waist
1 1/2" off Top tummy
1/2" off round belly button
1 1/4" off hips
3/4" of right thigh
1/2" off left thigh
When you look at an inch on a tape measure and realise that you have removed a layer of fat that thick from your body it's a great feeling. The inches seem to be comming off from everywhere so that's good.

Exercise

It's taken most of this month to get over the flu etc that I had but I have got back to exercise slowly but with avengence and am building back up to where I was before Christmas. I am mainly walking, swimming and gyming it. 4-5 sessions a week.

Thoughts

I'm really pleased with how this month has gone and the results I'm getting. I don't think I could live any other way now and I have had a consciousness change finally.
I have had to be more organised and disciplined to fit everything into a day but I enjoy doing it now. If I have my lunch made and gym bag packed the night before I am much more likely to go.
Not being consistant has always been my downfall in the past but because I've got such a big thing to look forward to it's really kept me focused. I am going straight back to day 1 after tomorrow to keep the momentum going.
There isn't anything that hasn't gone well apart from not being well this month and I was pleased I didn't use that as an excuse to just give into it.
What has gone well is the exercise, being more disciplined, finding I am enjoying the process more, the huge support from you guys,being more relaxed about it all and just seeing it as another part of my life that is just as important as all the other bits.
Things that have helped me are - you guys, Pete, having a daily check list and food diary,keeping stats to chart the improvement and having lots of nice things to look forward too.
So all in all a good start to the 50 by 50 challenge.
In February
I want to break 200lbs.
Maintain 4-5 exercise sessions without injury
Aim for a weight loss of 2lbs a week
Try more new foods and pamper treats
Make a list of 50 things I want to do this year.
Get back to working with my personal trainer and develop different exercises.
Do at least 150 of the possible 189 tools during the next 21 days. By challenging myself to this it keeps them more at the forefront of my mind.

So that's about it for me. I know it all may seem a bit intense but I need to do this for me and this seems to be working so far. I need to take responsibility and accountability and just get this done. Then...... who knows.. what the future will bring..........
Hope you've all had a great weekend.
Love
Shoana xx

I read an wee article this morning of which I've extracted the following -
Thinking Big by Will Craig
As long as you are going to go about your day thinking anyway, you may as well "think big". Anyone can think small, and most people do. In fact, most people keep themselves in the same place in life, doing the exact same thing, without significant growth or change because of limited or conditioned thinking.
Don't just think about what is possible, think about what might seem nearly impossible, that would require you to grow and move beyond who you currently know yourself to be. Think about what you have always wanted to do or have in your life ... those things that your heart speaks of.
"If you can dream it, you can do it." ~Walt Disney
Thinking big equals going big. Thinking small means staying small. You decide. You get to choose your thoughts. Try giving big thought and energy to the direction to want to go in.
Be outrageous and let your imagination fly. This does not mean thinking unrealistic, pie-in-the-sky stuff, like being able to suddenly perform superhuman feats. It means allowing yourself to stretch and believe in the beauty of your dreams.

Food for thought
Love
Shoana xx

Just to keep us focused and on track I would like you to consider submitting a January Report about the following -
What you feel you've learned
What you feel you did well
What you feel you could do better
What did you do differently so you got different
What you would like to achieve in February
Your weight and measurements

No pressure to do this but I think it may help us all to realise what we've achieved and help us keep moving forward now the initial novelty of the idea has worn off.
Also please don't feel like your going to let go of the challenge if you feel you might not make the whole 50 pounds because that's not the point. The point is to give ourselves a big goal so we will achieve more than if we would have done if we hadn't tried this. Also you can set your own goals but this challenge has it's own deadline of the 9th May. Then we will think of another for the end of the year. Maybe Ash's 50th? The point is just to move forwards together supporting each other. Also even if you're not on the 50 by 50 challenge please feel free to blog your January progress reports too. I always think it's so inspirational to read everyones stories as we are often going through the same things.

Just some food for thought!!!! Happy Weekend everyone

Love
Shoana xxx

Brilliant day today. Got lots of stuff done at work. Eating has been great and I've really enjoyed everything I have had. Evening cravings are much more managable.
Had a great swim tonight and did 42 mixed stroke lengths in 30mins with 10 mins of exercises after and 20mins in the bubble where I did my breathing exercises and relaxed.
Really chuffed with how it's all going.
Love
Shoana xx

Another good day under the belt.

Went to the gym for the first time since early December. God it was so mobbed. I cam away after about 45mins cause I couldn't get on anything.
However it was a good session. Did 10mins on the bike and XTrainer. Did some resistance work and balance work ( to strenghten the hip). Couldn't do any mat work as there was no room but I will squeeze that into tomorrow after some much needed housework.
Energy levels getting better all the time.
Food good until just after tea when I found a mince pie and then had a lovely roll with marmite on one side and then marmalade on the other. A mad 10mins . I will need to be better than that if I am to keep moving forwards. However I am consistenly being so much better with the portion sizes, and quality of my food I am not going to give myself a hard time about it.
So all in all just doing the do.
Hope you enjoyed the course tonight girls, please feel free to send me any good tips.
Love
Shoana xx

Had a fab weekend and it was lovely to feel normal again. We did a bit of everything and had a lot of fun as well so it really felt like quality time off from work and being sick.
I have finally declared myself over this bug thats been around since Christmas.
So decided to try some exercise as the old energy levels have crept back up.
Packed my swimming gear last night to ensure I actually went. Went after work and swan and exercise for about 30mins and then enjoyed the bubbles for a while and did the breathing exercises.
Eating is still good, really getting into the eating slower and smaller portions.
All in all thinks are going smoothly and it's just a case of doing all I can EVERY day to get where I want to go.
Your blogs have been great over the last few days, I've not had as much time to read them all now I'm back at work but I do get great motivation and support, especially from the 50 by 50 gang.
Have tried 2 new foods this week, liver and bulgar wheat both of which I enjoyed.
Am doing the daily body moisturising but so far haven't done any other pamper things, so better get my skates on before the end of Jan.
I've provisionally booked a venue for my 50th party on the 8th May so keep it free girls any of you that may like to venture to Edinburgh in May. I would love to see you at that as well as meeting you all in March.
So that's about it for me. Gonna go for a walk tomorrow night for exercise but if it's raining I'm gonna pack my gym bag and go there instead .
Have a great evening Petettes and keep doing the do.
Love
Shoana xx

This week 2lbs down and another 2.25 inches off. Total now for month 5lbs down and 8 inches off. 10% of my target goal achieved.
Yahoo
Love
Sho xx

Hi Guys
DAY 10 - I realised today that I've been doing really well since the 1.1.10 although I'm only on day 10. This year has been consistently good and I want to keep that up. Last year I found it hard not to go off on a wobble every time I completed the 21 days. I seemd to think I was allowed to reward myself but in a totally sabotaging kind of a way.
This year with the 50 by 50 challenge I think it's helping me keep much more focused. Our little gang is doing so well and it's great to be able to support each other like this. i hope to meet loads of you in March. We are going to book the hotel soon once we hear where the party is.
So recap day 10
I am being more consistent and am using all the tools everyday except the exercise ones. As I feel a bit better everyday I'm going to start this weekend by doing something no matter how small and build from there. i can feel my energy beginning to creep back into my body and it's a lovely feeling to think I'll be able to get going again.
I have achieved a 3lb weigh loss and 5 inches of various bits of me.. It's coming off the right places and I do look slimmer than I did.
My energy levels are great considering what I've had. Am taking extra Vit C, Magnesium, Zinc and Gingo until I'm back to full health.
Am eating healthy, natural foods in smaller portion sizes. Have only had one seconds since the beginning.
I've learned that it doesn't matter what the scales say as I'm getting thinner each week and it will eventually register on the scales anyway. I will not let the scales knock me off course again EVER!!
I've learned that I'm open to new experiences like our new foods and pamper treats.
i'm proud to have kept going even when I felt like death warmed up.
So now is the time to stretch myself, get some exercise under my belt and enjoy the benefits of that and how it makes me feel. I've been keeping a food diary and I can see that there are areas to improve on.
This year I do feel as if the WHOLE programme has finally sunk in and it is becomming the way I live now. I am enjoying the journey.
Mid term grades are all above 8 except for the exercise.
I feel like I'm getting somewhere!!
Day 11 - No I don't like it enough to wear it anymore!!!!
Have a great weekend everyone.
Love
Shoana xx

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Bit stressed today. Lots going on at work and I'm just not feeling up to it yet. I have no energy still and I know it will get better but I got into a wee state this afternoon. Need to turn things around so I'm going to have to prioritse and share and let go of things I don't really need to do.
Had a lovely chat with Pete tonight and hopefully I will be on the next superfans online night. Yippee.
Eating has been better today and I've been pleased with not eating my stress.
Anyway just enjoying the process and being inspired by your blogs.
Take care everyone
Love
Shoana xx

busy day today. It's like everyone at work has realised I'm back and have now decided to visit and say hello and give me work!! Lots of requests for reports and we are getting an audit visit for which the paperwork has to be completed in a short space of time. Was feeling a bit stressed as it's hard trying to rev up again after feeling so low. Managed to get through the day but my energy levels are through the floor.
However am pleased with how organised I am at the moment. Make my luch the night before, lay my clothes out the night before so I have time to listen to Video before work. Not hitting the snooze button so much. Eating going well although I did have my first seconds tonight after I made a scrummy tea. I will learn eventually cause the thought of more tea was acutally nicer than the reality and I could have had it for lunch tomorow. It is just comforting myself cause I'm not myself.
Put together our new TV stand tonight and then had to unplug all the cabling and set up the TV, DVD and Digibox. Mmmmmm not an ideal way to spend an evening although it does look very nice.
Still no exercise as I'm barely managing being out in the real world but at least I am on the road to recovery and once I can get going there will be no stopping me.
Anyway off to bed now.
Suefromcoast - loving your blogs - not got time to reply to anything tonight, but lovin your work!!
Take care
Shoana xx

Went back to work today after my flu/chest infection/urti/snot monster attack. Went well but am a bit knackared tonight. Did a few things that I needed to do at the shops. Home, tea, prepared lunch for tomorrow and suddenly it's 10pm, where the heck did my evening go??
Food wise I had a mad 15mins after my tea where I attacked the Thornton's toffee pot. I think on reflection it was a subconcious reward thing for making it through the day. With hindsight I don't want to wear it so need to remember that wee phrase before the toffee goes into the gob!!
Felt good being a wee bit more active but I am going to have to build on that every day if I am to get anywhere near my goal. It's just getting the balance right without setting myself back whilst getting over this flu drama. Anyway One day at a time. I am making progress every day now so onwards and downwards we go.
Night
Shoana xx