Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi, Deanna! Welcome here! ) My best advice is to take whatever you love from the different books you read, and mash them together to personalize your IE journey for yourself. Make it yours. And don't expect instant fixes. IE is a process -- a journey. You didn't get where you are overnight, so things won't get " fixed " overnight, either. The slower the weight comes off, the longer it'll stay off (so I've heard). ;-P Jenn <>< > Does anyone has any advice as to how to really incorporate the > principals of Intuitive Eating into my life, something you've come up with yourself that's helped you? I really look forward to getting to know everyone. > > love, Deanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi, Deanna! Welcome here! ) My best advice is to take whatever you love from the different books you read, and mash them together to personalize your IE journey for yourself. Make it yours. And don't expect instant fixes. IE is a process -- a journey. You didn't get where you are overnight, so things won't get " fixed " overnight, either. The slower the weight comes off, the longer it'll stay off (so I've heard). ;-P Jenn <>< > Does anyone has any advice as to how to really incorporate the > principals of Intuitive Eating into my life, something you've come up with yourself that's helped you? I really look forward to getting to know everyone. > > love, Deanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi Deanna- I was bulimic as well, and even though I recovered from it before I found IE, IE really recovered me- almost saved me because I no longer feel guilty for eating certain things. I no just wait to eat what I want- it's almsot like it's all a waiting game. I wasted many precious moments of my life in the past because of bulimia- late to certain events, or just too tired and weak to go anywhere. I was able to stop and recover by the grace of God. IE though has trained me to almost be normal again. I wish you well, and look forward to talking with you -kelleyDeanna wrote: Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Deanna, I'm 28 years old, have been married for 5 years now, and have been bulimic and dealt with overeating for about 13 years.I just recently finished reading "Intuitive Eating", and have gotten alot of help from yahoo groups for a long time now, so I was really happy when I found this group.I'm actually in a fairly decent and stable state of recovery, for the first time ever, right now, so I am definitely proud of that, at least as far as not purging goes. But I was drawn to Intuitive Eating cause obviously, I feel like I have no idea how to eat or what to eat. I've previously read all of Geneen Roth's books, also Moran's "How to Survive Your Diet", am also a member of her group on yahoo called DietSurvivors, and an just starting to read Overcoming Overeating.Does anyone has any advice as to how to really incorporate the principals of Intuitive Eating into my life, something you've come up with yourself that's helped you? I really look forward to getting to know everyone.love, Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi Deanna- I was bulimic as well, and even though I recovered from it before I found IE, IE really recovered me- almost saved me because I no longer feel guilty for eating certain things. I no just wait to eat what I want- it's almsot like it's all a waiting game. I wasted many precious moments of my life in the past because of bulimia- late to certain events, or just too tired and weak to go anywhere. I was able to stop and recover by the grace of God. IE though has trained me to almost be normal again. I wish you well, and look forward to talking with you -kelleyDeanna wrote: Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Deanna, I'm 28 years old, have been married for 5 years now, and have been bulimic and dealt with overeating for about 13 years.I just recently finished reading "Intuitive Eating", and have gotten alot of help from yahoo groups for a long time now, so I was really happy when I found this group.I'm actually in a fairly decent and stable state of recovery, for the first time ever, right now, so I am definitely proud of that, at least as far as not purging goes. But I was drawn to Intuitive Eating cause obviously, I feel like I have no idea how to eat or what to eat. I've previously read all of Geneen Roth's books, also Moran's "How to Survive Your Diet", am also a member of her group on yahoo called DietSurvivors, and an just starting to read Overcoming Overeating.Does anyone has any advice as to how to really incorporate the principals of Intuitive Eating into my life, something you've come up with yourself that's helped you? I really look forward to getting to know everyone.love, Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Hi Sue (and everyone) I just joined this weekend and I have been reading the IE book. I hope I will continue to be strong as I learn how to make peace with food. I put away my scale but I am really afraid I have put on weight since I have given myself permission to eat anything. For you veterans out there, how long did it take for you to feel confident that you are losing weight and you truly are practicing IE? I have read some of your blogs, emails, etc and I am happy to learn many lost weight. How did you know you lost weight? When did you felt comfortable using the scale again? Thanks for your help. I hope to be a support you you all, as well. Cate > > Hello everyone. I just joined yesterday and wanted to introduce myself. I am 40 > years old with three kids, 16, 14, and 11. I have done every diet under the sun, and > have been overweight since elementary school. Right now I'm about 45 lbs. > overweight. I have read most of the IE books out there; Thin Within, Getting Out of > Food Jail, Overcoming Overeating, Intuitive Eating, and a few others. I have dabbled > in it, but have never committed to it 100% for any length of time. I'm going to do it > this time though. I put away my scale and took all my diet books to the used book > store today. It felt so good to get them out of the house! > > Yesterday was my first day, and it really went quite well. Over the years I've become > pretty tuned into my body, and usually wait for hunger unless I am bingeing. I > know generally what foods make me feel good and keep me satisfied, so I feel like I > have some of the steps down a little bit already. My most difficult areas are stopping > when I'm full if it tastes really good, or even if it doesn't! I've always been a " finisher. " > I think I will start by trying to put less food on my plate rather than leaving some > there. Baby steps! Today I had more lunch than I needed. I had leftover from > dinner last night, and it was a really good casserole. It seems I have the most trouble > with casseroles and pizza. If the meat and pasta or rice are separate, it's much easier > for me to stop. > > Anyway, I really look forward to getting to know everyone here, and being supported > as well as supporting others. > > Sue > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Hi Sue (and everyone) I just joined this weekend and I have been reading the IE book. I hope I will continue to be strong as I learn how to make peace with food. I put away my scale but I am really afraid I have put on weight since I have given myself permission to eat anything. For you veterans out there, how long did it take for you to feel confident that you are losing weight and you truly are practicing IE? I have read some of your blogs, emails, etc and I am happy to learn many lost weight. How did you know you lost weight? When did you felt comfortable using the scale again? Thanks for your help. I hope to be a support you you all, as well. Cate > > Hello everyone. I just joined yesterday and wanted to introduce myself. I am 40 > years old with three kids, 16, 14, and 11. I have done every diet under the sun, and > have been overweight since elementary school. Right now I'm about 45 lbs. > overweight. I have read most of the IE books out there; Thin Within, Getting Out of > Food Jail, Overcoming Overeating, Intuitive Eating, and a few others. I have dabbled > in it, but have never committed to it 100% for any length of time. I'm going to do it > this time though. I put away my scale and took all my diet books to the used book > store today. It felt so good to get them out of the house! > > Yesterday was my first day, and it really went quite well. Over the years I've become > pretty tuned into my body, and usually wait for hunger unless I am bingeing. I > know generally what foods make me feel good and keep me satisfied, so I feel like I > have some of the steps down a little bit already. My most difficult areas are stopping > when I'm full if it tastes really good, or even if it doesn't! I've always been a " finisher. " > I think I will start by trying to put less food on my plate rather than leaving some > there. Baby steps! Today I had more lunch than I needed. I had leftover from > dinner last night, and it was a really good casserole. It seems I have the most trouble > with casseroles and pizza. If the meat and pasta or rice are separate, it's much easier > for me to stop. > > Anyway, I really look forward to getting to know everyone here, and being supported > as well as supporting others. > > Sue > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hi, my name is and I just joined the group last week. I'm only 1/3 into the IE book & love it so far! I have been obsessively dieting & binging for the past 8 years. Before this vicious cycle started I was naturally thin & never worried about my weight or food choices. It wasn't until I had a roommate with an eating disorder that I started copying her habits. She made me feel guilty for eating in a normal unrestricted way. At that time I got to my lowest weight by dieting & diet pills which I maintained for about a year. After that my weight went up and down until I hit my all time heaviest. I've bounced up & down by 20 pounds from constant dieting, binging, restricting, purging, diet pills, etc. I just can't do this anymore. That's when my best friend just gave me the IE book. This weekend I started following the principles & have been trying to ditch my diet mentality. I threw out all my diet articles & magazines, my celebrity inspiration pics hung on my walls & actually bought some of my former forbidden foods at the grocery store. I'm worried that I'll gain even more weight since I am already at my all time high. I'd love to get back to the place I once was 8 years ago when I never worried about my weight & was at a very healthy natural weight. I looked great then & wish I would have recognized that before the dieting started. Friday & Saturday night I binged out of control & kept trying to tell myself - you don't have to do this, this is not the last time you'll have ice cream or cookies or chocolate. I hope my attitude & cravings normalize very soon! I look forward to meeting all of you in this group and have already enjoyed reading your posts. It so encouraging to read that I'm not the only one battling these inner conflicts with food and there is hope! Sorry my post was so long! I guess I just needed to get all that off my chest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Melitts-you are not alone--I read the book almost 2 weeks ago and still binge on sweets although today was better. I'm starting to pay attention to my belly and feed it when it's hungry. I did have more than enuf peppermint patties today when I really only wanted 1--binge habit--I too am hoping this stops-but with practice, we can do anything!melitss wrote: Hi, my name is and I just joined the group last week. I'm only 1/3 into the IE book & love it so far! I have been obsessively dieting & binging for the past 8 years. Before this vicious cycle started I was naturally thin & never worried about my weight or food choices. It wasn't until I had a roommate with an eating disorder that I started copying her habits. She made me feel guilty for eating in a normal unrestricted way. At that time I got to my lowest weight by dieting & diet pills which I maintained for about a year. After that my weight went up and down until I hit my all time heaviest. I've bounced up & down by 20 pounds from constant dieting, binging, restricting, purging, diet pills, etc. I just can't do this anymore. That's when my best friend just gave me the IE book. This weekend I started following the principles & have been trying to ditch my diet mentality. I threw out all my diet articles & magazines, my celebrity inspiration pics hung on my walls & actually bought some of my former forbidden foods at the grocery store. I'm worried that I'll gain even more weight since I am already at my all time high. I'd love to get back to the place I once was 8 years ago when I never worried about my weight & was at a very healthy natural weight. I looked great then & wish I would have recognized that before the dieting started. Friday & Saturday night I binged out of control & kept trying to tell myself - you don't have to do this, this is not the last time you'll have ice cream or cookies or chocolate. I hope my attitude & cravings normalize very soon! I look forward to meeting all of you in this group and have already enjoyed reading your posts. It so encouraging to read that I'm not the only one battling these inner conflicts with food and there is hope!Sorry my post was so long! I guess I just needed to get all that off my chest! No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Thanks Deb- It's good to know I'm not alone and I everyday it I seems to get a little easier to listen to my body and stop when I've had enough. Yesterday I had a large chocolate chip cookie and a slice of chocolate cake at my in-law's house. At first I kept trying to avoid the cake and then finally gave myself permission to have a slice. I ended up eating only half the slice of cake because it was too rich. In the past I would have gobbled it up anyway and left with a tummy ache just because " it might never get to eat cake again " . That for me was an accomplishment. > > Melitts-you are not alone--I read the book almost 2 weeks ago and still binge on sweets although today was better. I'm starting to pay attention to my belly and feed it when it's hungry. I did have more than enuf peppermint patties today when I really only wanted 1--binge habit--I too am hoping this stops-but with practice, we can do anything! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Thanks Deb- It's good to know I'm not alone and I everyday it I seems to get a little easier to listen to my body and stop when I've had enough. Yesterday I had a large chocolate chip cookie and a slice of chocolate cake at my in-law's house. At first I kept trying to avoid the cake and then finally gave myself permission to have a slice. I ended up eating only half the slice of cake because it was too rich. In the past I would have gobbled it up anyway and left with a tummy ache just because " it might never get to eat cake again " . That for me was an accomplishment. > > Melitts-you are not alone--I read the book almost 2 weeks ago and still binge on sweets although today was better. I'm starting to pay attention to my belly and feed it when it's hungry. I did have more than enuf peppermint patties today when I really only wanted 1--binge habit--I too am hoping this stops-but with practice, we can do anything! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 today was a 'bad' day for me eating wise-I definately didn't eat intuitively-it felt like more of a binge day and I don't know why. All the valentine's candy around I'm so used to eating candy as a 'last supper' type thing that I still can't just have one or two and I am really trying to change that viewpoint. I overate all day and now feel tired and did not feel like going to the gym. Tomorrow I will have to change my outlook again.melitss wrote: Thanks Deb-It's good to know I'm not alone and I everyday it I seems to get a little easier to listen to my body and stop when I've had enough. Yesterday I had a large chocolate chip cookie and a slice of chocolate cake at my in-law's house. At first I kept trying to avoid the cake and then finally gave myself permission to have a slice. I ended up eating only half the slice of cake because it was too rich. In the past I would have gobbled it up anyway and left with a tummy ache just because "it might never get to eat cake again". That for me was an accomplishment.>> Melitts-you are not alone--I read the book almost 2 weeks ago and still binge on sweets although today was better. I'm starting to pay attention to my belly and feed it when it's hungry. I did have more than enuf peppermint patties today when I really only wanted 1--binge habit--I too am hoping this stops-but with practice, we can do anything!> Never miss an email again!Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Well, I guess the IE way of looking at your " bad eating day " would be to just see it as a learning experience. That's what I had to tell myself after a HUGE chocolate binge on Friday night. You now know that eating a bunch of candy makes you tired and lathargic. Don't get down on yourself. I'm sure you made some good choices today too. We're still learning! ; ) > > today was a 'bad' day for me eating wise-I definately didn't eat intuitively-it felt like more of a binge day and I don't know why. All the valentine's candy around I'm so used to eating candy as a 'last supper' type thing that I still can't just have one or two and I am really trying to change that viewpoint. I overate all day and now feel tired and did not feel like going to the gym. Tomorrow I will have to change my outlook again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Well, I guess the IE way of looking at your " bad eating day " would be to just see it as a learning experience. That's what I had to tell myself after a HUGE chocolate binge on Friday night. You now know that eating a bunch of candy makes you tired and lathargic. Don't get down on yourself. I'm sure you made some good choices today too. We're still learning! ; ) > > today was a 'bad' day for me eating wise-I definately didn't eat intuitively-it felt like more of a binge day and I don't know why. All the valentine's candy around I'm so used to eating candy as a 'last supper' type thing that I still can't just have one or two and I am really trying to change that viewpoint. I overate all day and now feel tired and did not feel like going to the gym. Tomorrow I will have to change my outlook again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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