Guest guest Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hi, I'm new here! IE is something I'm very interested in, and like many of you, I've read lots of non-dieting books. I understand the *concept* but actually putting it into practice--really putting it into practice-- is scaring the heck out of me. It's a lot of things: What if I gain lots of weight? What if I find out that my body's healthy weight is higher than where I am now (or not as low as I want)? What if I really *can't* stick to eating when hungry and stopping when full? How do you trust this process and yourself at the beginning? Logically I know that I'm tired of being obsessed with food, obsessed with weight, hating my body, worrying that I'll struggle forever, being hungry and feeling like I can't eat...I want to be able to live life without having diet/food/weight on my mind 24/7 AND look and feel fit and good at the same time. But embarking on this process is so daunting I'm not sure how to handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi . So nice to have you here. I very much relate to the fear you seem to have with IE. I also had, and sometimes still have, fear associated with the possibility of gaining weight. For me, I would imagine that my friends would think I was a failure for not being able to keep weight off. The truth is they love me no matter what. I also feared that I would be unattractive to the opposite sex and remain single forever. The truth is, I have been in loving relationships at 103 pounds and 170 pounds and the only thing that really changed how others treated me was how I treated myself. And then I feared that I'd never stop eating. That I would eat and eat and have to buy all new clothes. And I like my clothes! But the truth is, my clothes are forgiving and even when I over-indulge, my panst may be a little tight, but I have others that fit just right and I wear those until I seem to settle back to my natural weight. IE is scary. And it is hard. And it is the greatest thing I have ever chosen to do for myself. I wish you all the success and happiness you deserve through this process and I hope that everyone here can serve as support and inspiration and comfort to you on your IE path. With support and kindness, Punky > > Hi, I'm new here! IE is something I'm very interested in, and like many > of you, I've read lots of non-dieting books. I understand the *concept* > but actually putting it into practice--really putting it into practice-- > is scaring the heck out of me. > > It's a lot of things: What if I gain lots of weight? What if I find out > that my body's healthy weight is higher than where I am now (or not as > low as I want)? What if I really *can't* stick to eating when hungry > and stopping when full? > > How do you trust this process and yourself at the beginning? > > Logically I know that I'm tired of being obsessed with food, obsessed > with weight, hating my body, worrying that I'll struggle forever, being > hungry and feeling like I can't eat...I want to be able to live life > without having diet/food/weight on my mind 24/7 AND look and feel fit > and good at the same time. But embarking on this process is so daunting > I'm not sure how to handle it. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi . So nice to have you here. I very much relate to the fear you seem to have with IE. I also had, and sometimes still have, fear associated with the possibility of gaining weight. For me, I would imagine that my friends would think I was a failure for not being able to keep weight off. The truth is they love me no matter what. I also feared that I would be unattractive to the opposite sex and remain single forever. The truth is, I have been in loving relationships at 103 pounds and 170 pounds and the only thing that really changed how others treated me was how I treated myself. And then I feared that I'd never stop eating. That I would eat and eat and have to buy all new clothes. And I like my clothes! But the truth is, my clothes are forgiving and even when I over-indulge, my panst may be a little tight, but I have others that fit just right and I wear those until I seem to settle back to my natural weight. IE is scary. And it is hard. And it is the greatest thing I have ever chosen to do for myself. I wish you all the success and happiness you deserve through this process and I hope that everyone here can serve as support and inspiration and comfort to you on your IE path. With support and kindness, Punky > > Hi, I'm new here! IE is something I'm very interested in, and like many > of you, I've read lots of non-dieting books. I understand the *concept* > but actually putting it into practice--really putting it into practice-- > is scaring the heck out of me. > > It's a lot of things: What if I gain lots of weight? What if I find out > that my body's healthy weight is higher than where I am now (or not as > low as I want)? What if I really *can't* stick to eating when hungry > and stopping when full? > > How do you trust this process and yourself at the beginning? > > Logically I know that I'm tired of being obsessed with food, obsessed > with weight, hating my body, worrying that I'll struggle forever, being > hungry and feeling like I can't eat...I want to be able to live life > without having diet/food/weight on my mind 24/7 AND look and feel fit > and good at the same time. But embarking on this process is so daunting > I'm not sure how to handle it. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 ,For me IE wasn't so much scary as it was frustrating because I kept wanting to do it perfectly... which is almost a contradiction in itself to IE. We're trying to learn to listen to our bodies... to hear what our bodies need and to learn to satisfy them with our choices. So, we start out by trying to identify hunger... and satiety. Take each step one at a time. As you develop your own intuition about your body and how it responds to different foods you'll start to learn.I suggest reading as much on Intuitive Eating as you can... The book by Tribole and Elyse Resch entitled Intuitive Eating is a great place to start. There are a number of other books that others have found very helpful as well.Keep reading the posts, asking questions and you'll start finding your way.Hugs,lisakovalovich wrote: Hi, I'm new here! IE is something I'm very interested in, and like many of you, I've read lots of non-dieting books. I understand the *concept* but actually putting it into practice--really putting it into practice-- is scaring the heck out of me. Sponsored Link Degrees for working adults in as fast as 1 year. Bachelors, Masters, Associates. Top schools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 , I totally agree. It is terrifying! However, the thought of having to obsess and worrying about food the rest of my life is even more terrifying to me. How can I be a good person if I'm obsessed with such a stupid thing as food? What can I contribute to the world if I am so obsessed with such a selfish thing? I'm so sick of the obsession! Fortunately, I can recall postively a time before dieting. I was a person of many passions then. It was a good life...occassionally, I had a positive influence on others. It is appealing to get back to that. I miss that life. Good luck to you in your journey! We can do this! Amy > > Hi, I'm new here! IE is something I'm very interested in, and like many > of you, I've read lots of non-dieting books. I understand the *concept* > but actually putting it into practice--really putting it into practice-- > is scaring the heck out of me. > > It's a lot of things: What if I gain lots of weight? What if I find out > that my body's healthy weight is higher than where I am now (or not as > low as I want)? What if I really *can't* stick to eating when hungry > and stopping when full? > > How do you trust this process and yourself at the beginning? > > Logically I know that I'm tired of being obsessed with food, obsessed > with weight, hating my body, worrying that I'll struggle forever, being > hungry and feeling like I can't eat...I want to be able to live life > without having diet/food/weight on my mind 24/7 AND look and feel fit > and good at the same time. But embarking on this process is so daunting > I'm not sure how to handle it. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Hi , Another great book is Breaking Free From Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth. I love this book and have just re-read it for the umpteenth time. I know what you mean by the process being scary. I have had assorted fears about it at different stages. And once I get over one fear and I move to the next " level, " other fears come into play. Good luck to you:-) Barb Hi, I'm new here! IE is something I'm very interested in, and like many > of you, I've read lots of non-dieting books. I understand the *concept* > but actually putting it into practice--really putting it into practice-- > is scaring the heck out of me. > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sponsored Link > > Degrees for working adults in as fast as 1 year. Bachelors, Masters, Associates. Top schools > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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