Weight Loss Journals - petecohen.tv

Thank you so much my lovely Pete-etts for all your words of wisdom.
Was it Ash that said about some swine switching the light off? That really made me smile..
And Ayesha saying managable chunks and focus on what I have achieved really helped..
So I have my wind up torch and can see that I am not running like I was but I am still active.
I am not eating as well as I was but I am still eating fresh and healthy.
I am drinking plenty of water and not retuned to the tea and coffee fix..
Things will get better and I will improve as the stress of life settles down.. (that is positive thinking for you)

Thanks again guys for all your support.
It really helped reading some of your blogs too.
You lot are fantastic.
Lets keep on keeping on.
PP xx

I am trying not to be too hard on myself but have you ever felt that you are just not where you want to be?
You make two steps forward and one back.
I feel so swamped by the stress of life that I am not really sure how to keep my head above water.
Every time I feel that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, someone switches it off.
Its all too personal to put out there but just felt the need to blog my feelings out.
I feel guilty I have not been there for any of you guys lately but I am so worn out and worn down I don`t know which way is up. I`m not much of a super fan am I?
I haven`t piled loads of weight on which is good but I am eating more chocolate and drinking more wine and generally eating more. On top of that I am not exercising because I just haven`t got the energy.
Sorry to be such a misery.
On the up side I have still been eating healthy and fresh. I am still in the habit of eating slowly so I am hoping I won`t get kicked of the programme.
If you are still reading this, you deserve a medal.
Hope you are doing well.
PP xx

Yay I am back in the land of computers...
I feel so out of the loop and not a clue what has been going on in PC world.
I have so much to catch up on and got a crazy week so sending you all hugs and hope you are doing the do.
I am struggling a bit with everything at the moment. Life is such a rollercoaster but I have managed to stick to the principles and so my eating hasn`t gone into freefall.
Exercise has though.
I am missing it but I have just been so worn out I have lacked all incentive to get out there.
I definitely need to take it a bit easier and breathe..
Its good to be back and blogging.
Looking forward to catching up with how you are all doing.
PP xx

I finally got out running today. Man was it hard..
I did five miles but I have got a long way to go to get back to where I was so that I am ready for my half marathon in March.
My good friend who is a fab runner told me once that most of it is mental, (not the nutty kind of mental. Lol). I do think that is true, so I am bigging myself up in my head and the race is done...Well not quite, but I think you all and Pete would approve of the positive thinking.
Its been a real tough time lately and I haven`t physically been able to do much exercise.
The good thing is I have really missed it.
On the food front.. I am really enjoying cooking soups and I have found some great recipes so I have been very experimental..
My biggest problem with cooking such lovely meals is the tendancy to eat too much of them.
I also find myself eating parts of the dinner while I am preparing it as I am so hungry and dying to eat.
I don`t feel as toned as I was but haven`t put more than a couple of pound on so with the increased exercise I am hoping to be back a rearing to go in no time. Thats why I am pleased to have my half marathon goal to focus on...
As Pete say, `you get what you focus on` so here goes.

Hugs to all Pete-ettes from a much brighter PP xx

Had such a bad night last night that I feel awful today and struggling to function.
Had quite a few problems lately and I feel so worn down.
I don`t have any energy and just want to hide from the world.
You know the feeling I am sure.
Trying to make healthy choices and not resort to comfort eating. So far so good.
Granola for breakfast and home made tomatoe soup for lunch.
Feeling very pathetic and sorry for myelf today..
PP xx

I have just read lots of your blogs and its done me so much good.
I was away the weekend and got really spoilt. I knew I would wobble but feel ready to have a good healthy day today of only eating healthy nutritious food with no stimulents...
I have a bit of a cold and sore throat. Nothing major but enough to know its not sensible to go out running... Enter ugly duck..
I just feel like such a woos!! Logic says I am doing the right thing. duck says otherwie.
In the past I would exercise regardless with the mentality of no pain no gain and this feeling still lingers.
I love my running and how free it makes me feel but I hate being sensible and so I am not being very kind to myself.
I think its because I know I am not that ill and could go out and run.. Its just not the best thing to do. Grrrr!
I am trying to be gentle with myself but its not happening.
You would think I would be more cross with myself for wobbleing at the weekend, but I am ok about that.
Now that I have blogged it, I realise its connected to my past and the message that you are a complete wimp if you don`t push your body to extremes. I was very driven and my peers at the time only fed that drive in a harsh and aggressive way.
Oh dear, I just also realised that I text a friend this morning because I pretty much wanted permission not to run..
Right! I need to be gentle with myself and take responsibility don`t I?
Sorry for rambling but I didn`t realise all of this untill I started this blog.
Any thoughts??? Or am I just nuts?? (actually, don`t answer the second question. I know I am nuts. Lol)
Off to have a think
PP xx

I have woken up with a cold and sore throat so no running for me today.
Isn`t it typical that the whole time the snow was here I was in the peak of health and now that its the first chance that I have had to get out, I end up poorly.
I am feeling very sorry for myself. Can you tell?
At least I made myself a cup of hot water with lemon instead of tea.

We are away at my niece`s this weekend and she always really spoils us. Lets hope I keep my resolve and don`t resort to comfort food..

On the up side I went for lunch with a friend yesterday and managed to stop when full which meant leaving half the plate as there was so much on it.
I would have eated it all in the past as I hate wasting food, but I didn`t so I gave myself a pat on the back for that.
I also made a lovely stir fry for tea. Hubs bought chives and tyme with a whole load of other fresh veg on sale and I put a little of my coli and parsnip soup I made yesterday in it to make a sauce and it was gorgeous.
A real hit with hubs, so that was another pat on the back.
Hope you all have a great day and weekend.
PP xx

Pete suggested giving ourselves ans hour a day just for ourselves..
Well today I ended up with most of the day to myself.
It has done me so much good too.
I have caught up on so many of the podcasts and videos today I am buzzing with motivation.
I am desperate to get out running and I think tomorrow will be the day.
The snow has finally cleared enough to make it safe. Yay.
I have been eating fresh foods and making every combination of soup you can imagine.
I have put a couple of pounds on over the holiday but I am not that worried.
I say I have because I just dont feel as good as I did. I didn`t actually weigh myself because scales are for fish. Lol.
I have really missed my exercise and I am just burning to get out and run.
I loved the latest podcast with Ronnie. I love his atitude about being the `best`. He is so humble and just doesn`t see himself that way at all. He sees himself, and strives to be, Professional.
That really touched a cord with me. I want to be good at being me. I want o be professional about it.
So my goals to stay fit, healthy and slim.. are professioal goals and thats the way I am going about it... Professionally!
Thanks for listening to the ramble.
Feeling good and got some energy back and thats always a good thing to share.
Have a good evening girls.
Hugs to you all
A very motivated PP xx

Hi guys
So sorry for not blogging for ages or keeping up with you all.
I will start catching up on your blogs after I post this.
I have had a really tough time lately and not had energy for anyone or anything.
What with that and the holidays, It would have normally sent me into a flat spin with food but it really didn`t. Do you know I haven`t even weighed myself. SCALES ARE FOR FISH!
I had some lovely treats over the hols and didn`t exercise much but feeling rearing to go again.
I had a good run on monday and the frost and sun made everything so beautiful.
It was so exillerating I can`t wait to go again.. Although the snow has scuppered that idea today...(now I just want to get my skis out. Lol!) Its typical that Essex is the flattest place in the country. Not even a hill worth skiing down. Pants!
I have made spicey leek, sweet potatoe and potatoe soup for today.
Tonight, lamb with fresh stirfry veg.
I am looking forward to catching up with you all and watching the podcasts I have missed.
Today is my Pete Cohen day seeing as I am snowed in.
Hope you are all doing ok
Big Pete-ette hugs. I have missed you all and its good to be back
PP xx

This is such a great recipe to build you up and pick you up my lovelies....
Honey, ginger and lemon drink

1 large piece of root ginger
3 lemons
3 tbs honey
Chop up the ginger leaving the skin on (trust me on this) and simmer in 2 pints of water for about 20 mins.
Cut the lemon into quarters and add simmering for another 10 mins.
Strain it off and add honey while hot so it dissolves.

I tend to make large quantities quite concentrated so I just add hot water to it as and when I need it.
I also drink it when I am well as the ginger is really good for you. Much better than tea or coffee.
Its one to make Pete proud!
PP xx

I went for a run with Biker today..
We were a bit slower than usual but had such a good chat and caught up on each others `stuff`. (you know `stuff`.. Lifes traumas!!)
Its amazing how it does you good to chat and exercise at the same time.
I have been catching up with a few of your blogs but not got too much time to make comments at the mo as got to rush out.. You are all so inspiring and I love the positivity that comes through for eating good, healthy nutricious food.

Sue you are amazing and I love the way the penny has dropped for you...
Mandie.. I will definitely have to listen to Bens podcast.. Wish I had more time today but I haven`t. Grrrrr.
So many worries at the moment that I am not sure which way is up.
I am glad I haven`t gone mad with rubbish food that decieves you into thinkin it will comfort you.. It so doesn`t.
Better run
Have a good day guys and girls.
PP xx

I cant believe this is the first chance I have had to blog since Member of the Month..
~We were away the weekend and as predicted were thoroughly spoilt by my mum and dad. They really are so special.

I have had a few problems to deal with. Just the things that life throws at you but I am pleased to say I haven`t fallen off the wagon. I have been a good girl and eaten really healthy. (I kept thinking I didn`t want to let you all down. Lol)

Its funny how looking after yourself and eating well actually helps to cope better. I am worn out but not lethargic and have had the good sense to take it easy today..

I have been so touched by all your kind words of support for me. Being member of the month feels like such an honour. I really cant thank you all enough for sharing my ups and downs over the last few months and for taking the time to reply to my blogs.
It dawned on me how with this programme you end up getting the balance right... You have to ultimately do it for yourself and you have to take control and responsibility for yourself but you also need support and encouragement along the way without being totally dependent.. Does that make sense or am I rambling??
Anyway.. `BALANCE` is my new key word and that is what I am focussing on.
Balance in all things!

So have a very happy, healthy and balanced day girls.. and guys
Big Hugs
PP xx

My eight mile turned into ten today.. YES YES YES
I felt so good today as the sun was shining and although it was cold it was so lovely and fresh. I had that bouncy feeling and Biker, being the good friend she is, said that you couldn`t see any of the chocolate I have recently eaten.. I loved her for that.
I am so pleased I just went with my recent blip and didn`t get into a blind panic over it. I decided I would have to eat chocolate 21 days running for it to be a habbit again. Lol.
I have a lovely day planned and got plenty of me time so feeling ready for a great weekend with my lovely family. We are staying at my mum and dads and they will spoil me rotten. Just what I need.
Have a very happy and healthy day girls
PP xx

I have finally let the chocolate frenzy craving moment pass girls..
What a relief.
I did have a relapse again last night but felt very in control and enjoyed it so much...
The moment has definitely passed though and today has been a good day.
I have made chicken curry for dinner and have eaten healthy and fresh all day.
I am planning on an 8mile run tomorrow with Biker and feel really up for it.

Hope all is going well my lovely Pete-ettes
PP xx

I only went and had more chocolate, so why do I think its funny??
I am relaxed...
I dont belive its a collapse...
The duck is silent...
Im like, `oh well, it will pass`...

Who is this girl?? And where is the old, mean, duck riidden PP who would normally be hitting the panick button by now.

I `think` (mmmm??) this is a good thing and I did say I wanted to be more relaxed, so I am just going with the flow and really hoping I get a grip today!!!
Will keep you posted
PP xx