Guest guest Posted July 30, 2001 Report Share Posted July 30, 2001 Shari, hi, I hope your wedding was fantastic! I am sorry that you are having some bleeding and pains. I am glad to hear that the spotting doesn't seem to be too much, that was my problem, I had heavy bleeding for almost 12 weeks. However, I never had any pain, and I don't know if that is because my ep was on the right ovary instead of in the tube and maybe there was more room for it to grow. I don't know. But, I would keep an eye on the pain, and you might want to give the doctor a call to see what they think about it. I hope you get to feeling better. --- Shari wrote: > I had my injection on Wednesday July 25th. I have > been experiencing > spotting, some bleeding and pains. How long will it > take for the > cramping and pains and spotting to stop? My HG > level is down to 3500 > from an original 8000. The pains are bad, just > uncomfortable > espicially at night, trying to find a comfortable > position to sleep. > The spotting isn't bad, but I have to wear a pad > constantly. > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Dawn, I don't know if this will help, but I was Dxed by a neurologist. It was because of my elevated ANA (anti-nuclear antibodies) that I was referred to the rheumatologist. In fact, he seemed a bit puzzled initially as to why I was referred to him. But then the rheumy Dxed my Sjogren's. They have finally conferred and started me on methotrexate 15 mg/once a week, beginning today. The neuro told my internist that my meds really needed to be monitored by a rheumatologist. The rheumy will monitor my regular blood tests. If possible, you might consider going to both. The neuro will look at the neuromuscular aspect. I can't remember if you've had the EMG and biopsy done. If so, he may want to repeat if it's been awhile. Or he may be able to use your old test results. The rheumatologist will probably know more about your Sjogren's. My neurologist admitted he's less familiar with SS. If you do see the neuro first, tell him about your appt with the rheumy. Having two top docs consulting on your case could be the best of both worlds if the insurance/MDA works out. You're lucky to have such great choices! Tenayahh > Okay, I also just got off the phone with the Dr. who treated my friend's > brother who has PM, that I was telling you about. Apparently, she's a > Rheumy, not a specialist for PM, but does see quite a few patients with > PM. I asked what the waiting time would be to get in and they said Nov. > or possibly sooner. That's not bad!! > > So my question is this: Would you see her (a Rheumy) or would you try > this Dr. Genge whose a NeuroMuscular specialist and is very well known > and who treats many patients as well with all different myopothies. I > actually got a man's name from the MDAC who has IBM and who lives in > Montreal and he sees Dr. Genge. He is involved in an IBM support group > in the MOntreal area and has nothing but good things to say. But I just > wonder....Rheumy or Neuro Muscular specialist?? What do you all think?? > > Thanks, > Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Hi, Tenayahh. Thanks for your input. Unfortunately, I'll only be able to go to 1 of these Dr's., since the MDAC is footing the bill. I'm leaning toward just keeping my appt. w/ the neuromuscular specialist, since I've already had the EMG & biopsy (in Jan.) and a firm dx. I basically just want a re-assessment, mainly for Disability, but I also want a battery of tests run to rule out some other things (Lupus, Rhematoid Arthritus, MCTD, etc). Great news that you've finally been started on some meds. No Prednisone or are you already taking it??? Take care, DAwn tenayahh wrote: > Dawn, > > I don't know if this will help, but I was Dxed by a neurologist. It > was because of my elevated ANA (anti-nuclear antibodies) that I was > referred to the rheumatologist. In fact, he seemed a bit puzzled > initially as to why I was referred to him. But then the rheumy Dxed my > Sjogren's. > > They have finally conferred and started me on methotrexate 15 mg/once > a week, beginning today. The neuro told my internist that my meds > really needed to be monitored by a rheumatologist. The rheumy will > monitor my regular blood tests. > > If possible, you might consider going to both. The neuro will look at > the neuromuscular aspect. I can't remember if you've had the EMG and > biopsy done. If so, he may want to repeat if it's been awhile. Or he > may be able to use your old test results. The rheumatologist will > probably know more about your Sjogren's. My neurologist admitted he's > less familiar with SS. > > If you do see the neuro first, tell him about your appt with the > rheumy. Having two top docs consulting on your case could be the best > of both worlds if the insurance/MDA works out. > > You're lucky to have such great choices! > > Tenayahh > > > > Okay, I also just got off the phone with the Dr. who treated my > friend's > > brother who has PM, that I was telling you about. Apparently, she's > a > > Rheumy, not a specialist for PM, but does see quite a few patients > with > > PM. I asked what the waiting time would be to get in and they said > Nov. > > or possibly sooner. That's not bad!! > > > > So my question is this: Would you see her (a Rheumy) or would you > try > > this Dr. Genge whose a NeuroMuscular specialist and is very well > known > > and who treats many patients as well with all different myopothies. > I > > actually got a man's name from the MDAC who has IBM and who lives in > > Montreal and he sees Dr. Genge. He is involved in an IBM support > group > > in the MOntreal area and has nothing but good things to say. But I > just > > wonder....Rheumy or Neuro Muscular specialist?? What do you all > think?? > > > > Thanks, > > Dawn > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Hi, Tenayahh. Thanks for your input. Unfortunately, I'll only be able to go to 1 of these Dr's., since the MDAC is footing the bill. I'm leaning toward just keeping my appt. w/ the neuromuscular specialist, since I've already had the EMG & biopsy (in Jan.) and a firm dx. I basically just want a re-assessment, mainly for Disability, but I also want a battery of tests run to rule out some other things (Lupus, Rhematoid Arthritus, MCTD, etc). Great news that you've finally been started on some meds. No Prednisone or are you already taking it??? Take care, DAwn tenayahh wrote: > Dawn, > > I don't know if this will help, but I was Dxed by a neurologist. It > was because of my elevated ANA (anti-nuclear antibodies) that I was > referred to the rheumatologist. In fact, he seemed a bit puzzled > initially as to why I was referred to him. But then the rheumy Dxed my > Sjogren's. > > They have finally conferred and started me on methotrexate 15 mg/once > a week, beginning today. The neuro told my internist that my meds > really needed to be monitored by a rheumatologist. The rheumy will > monitor my regular blood tests. > > If possible, you might consider going to both. The neuro will look at > the neuromuscular aspect. I can't remember if you've had the EMG and > biopsy done. If so, he may want to repeat if it's been awhile. Or he > may be able to use your old test results. The rheumatologist will > probably know more about your Sjogren's. My neurologist admitted he's > less familiar with SS. > > If you do see the neuro first, tell him about your appt with the > rheumy. Having two top docs consulting on your case could be the best > of both worlds if the insurance/MDA works out. > > You're lucky to have such great choices! > > Tenayahh > > > > Okay, I also just got off the phone with the Dr. who treated my > friend's > > brother who has PM, that I was telling you about. Apparently, she's > a > > Rheumy, not a specialist for PM, but does see quite a few patients > with > > PM. I asked what the waiting time would be to get in and they said > Nov. > > or possibly sooner. That's not bad!! > > > > So my question is this: Would you see her (a Rheumy) or would you > try > > this Dr. Genge whose a NeuroMuscular specialist and is very well > known > > and who treats many patients as well with all different myopothies. > I > > actually got a man's name from the MDAC who has IBM and who lives in > > Montreal and he sees Dr. Genge. He is involved in an IBM support > group > > in the MOntreal area and has nothing but good things to say. But I > just > > wonder....Rheumy or Neuro Muscular specialist?? What do you all > think?? > > > > Thanks, > > Dawn > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Dawn, I'm sure whichever choice you make will be a wise one. When I first signed on to this list you were in such despair and look what has happened! I'm sure you'd feel more reassured if your husband could accompany you, but hey! He has that job that seemed so far away just a month ago. Another great example of hanging in there and trusting in the future! No Prednisone or are you > already taking it??? > Both docs agree that they want to avoid putting me on corticosterones. Didn't really say why. It may be because of the question whether PM or IBM. I think they don't want to chance the meds doing lots additional damage to my body that needs to be undone later. They are concerned that my symptoms go back at least 7 to 10 years. The neuro usually prescribes CellCept, but the rheumy, who will be monitoring my bloodwork, is more familiar with MTX. Sounds like he hasn't used CellCept at all, since he said he looked it up and it sounded like it had more potential for liver damage than MTX. He also thought there might be an insurance issue. Since the neuro is 2 hours away and I won't be seeing him for another 4-6 months, it seems better to go with the local flow for now, since they have agreed. If MTX doesn't work I'll look further into the CellCept. My dad has taken MTX by injection for years and gets good control of his rheumatoid arthritis without bad side effects so far. He does wear long sleeves due to the severe and ugly bruising on his arms. He's also nearly 82 so has the very thin skin of that age. It's another step in this adventure that none of us chose! Tenayahh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 So true.....it's amazing. Dawn tenayahh wrote: > Dawn, > > I'm sure whichever choice you make will be a wise one. When I first > signed on to this list you were in such despair and look what has > happened! I'm sure you'd feel more reassured if your husband could > accompany you, but hey! He has that job that seemed so far away just a > month ago. > > Another great example of hanging in there and trusting in the future! > > > No Prednisone > or are you > > already taking it??? > > > > Both docs agree that they want to avoid putting me on corticosterones. > Didn't really say why. > > It may be because of the question whether PM or IBM. I think they > don't want to chance the meds doing lots additional damage to my body > that needs to be undone later. They are concerned that my symptoms go > back at least 7 to 10 years. > > The neuro usually prescribes CellCept, but the rheumy, who will be > monitoring my bloodwork, is more familiar with MTX. Sounds like he > hasn't used CellCept at all, since he said he looked it up and it > sounded like it had more potential for liver damage than MTX. He also > thought there might be an insurance issue. > > Since the neuro is 2 hours away and I won't be seeing him for another > 4-6 months, it seems better to go with the local flow for now, since > they have agreed. > > If MTX doesn't work I'll look further into the CellCept. > > My dad has taken MTX by injection for years and gets good control of > his rheumatoid arthritis without bad side effects so far. He does wear > long sleeves due to the severe and ugly bruising on his arms. He's > also nearly 82 so has the very thin skin of that age. > > It's another step in this adventure that none of us chose! > > Tenayahh > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 Go to both and see what they say. Or go to who ever is closer and if you don't like what they have to say, go to the other for a second opinion. OR, you could get in to whoever is open first and if you don't like them, again, wait for the other one to open up. Make an appointment with both. Although it is not a neuromuscular disease, I know that there are some people being treated by neurologists so it can't hurt to make an appointment with both and see what each has to say.... Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 Go to both and see what they say. Or go to who ever is closer and if you don't like what they have to say, go to the other for a second opinion. OR, you could get in to whoever is open first and if you don't like them, again, wait for the other one to open up. Make an appointment with both. Although it is not a neuromuscular disease, I know that there are some people being treated by neurologists so it can't hurt to make an appointment with both and see what each has to say.... Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2002 Report Share Posted September 20, 2002 Go to both and see what they say. Or go to who ever is closer and if you don't like what they have to say, go to the other for a second opinion. OR, you could get in to whoever is open first and if you don't like them, again, wait for the other one to open up. Make an appointment with both. Although it is not a neuromuscular disease, I know that there are some people being treated by neurologists so it can't hurt to make an appointment with both and see what each has to say.... Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 Actually, the $400 would be for both hotel and food. We would have to take taxis while we are there, so I wonder how much that will add up to. And yes, Canada is much more expensive then the States... Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > I think $400.00 is more than enough for food for two days. Although > I have heard that Canada is a bit more expensive than the US. Is that > the cheapest you could get a hotel for? And how will get around while > you are there? > > Zanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 Actually, the $400 would be for both hotel and food. We would have to take taxis while we are there, so I wonder how much that will add up to. And yes, Canada is much more expensive then the States... Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > I think $400.00 is more than enough for food for two days. Although > I have heard that Canada is a bit more expensive than the US. Is that > the cheapest you could get a hotel for? And how will get around while > you are there? > > Zanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2002 Report Share Posted September 27, 2002 Actually, the $400 would be for both hotel and food. We would have to take taxis while we are there, so I wonder how much that will add up to. And yes, Canada is much more expensive then the States... Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > I think $400.00 is more than enough for food for two days. Although > I have heard that Canada is a bit more expensive than the US. Is that > the cheapest you could get a hotel for? And how will get around while > you are there? > > Zanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 I don't think you should much worry about it. My husband comes across as rude sometimes. He is just very hard to get to know. He is pretty reserved. It took me several years to realize that he is just 'like that'. Even his guys at work said it took them a couple of years to understand him! He can be very personable though. Does Kirk know that he may come across like that at times? He may not even realize that he sends that impression and he probably would feel bad if he knew. The only thing important here is that he treats you and the kids well, and he does. You seem to have a great husband here and people need to see that as well. Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 I don't think you should much worry about it. My husband comes across as rude sometimes. He is just very hard to get to know. He is pretty reserved. It took me several years to realize that he is just 'like that'. Even his guys at work said it took them a couple of years to understand him! He can be very personable though. Does Kirk know that he may come across like that at times? He may not even realize that he sends that impression and he probably would feel bad if he knew. The only thing important here is that he treats you and the kids well, and he does. You seem to have a great husband here and people need to see that as well. Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 I don't think you should much worry about it. My husband comes across as rude sometimes. He is just very hard to get to know. He is pretty reserved. It took me several years to realize that he is just 'like that'. Even his guys at work said it took them a couple of years to understand him! He can be very personable though. Does Kirk know that he may come across like that at times? He may not even realize that he sends that impression and he probably would feel bad if he knew. The only thing important here is that he treats you and the kids well, and he does. You seem to have a great husband here and people need to see that as well. Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 I know for sure that he doesn't realize that he comes across like that and he definately doesn't intend to. It's just his way, plus he HATES talking on the phone. Nobody seems to have a problem with him one on one, it's just on the phone. I cried when my Aunt told me this, because it hurts to think that family or friends aren't calling me for fear of talking to Kirk, you know? I'm going to try answering the phone more myself from now on. Usually, he answers it. But, I don't think I'll tell him. I really hate to hurt his feelings about something so silly. And believe me, my family raves about how wonderful of a husband he is and father, especially since my PM dx. Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > I don't think you should much worry about it. My husband comes > across as rude sometimes. He is just very hard to get to know. He is > pretty reserved. It took me several years to realize that he is just > 'like that'. Even his guys at work said it took them a couple of > years to understand him! He can be very personable though. > > Does Kirk know that he may come across like that at times? He may not > even realize that he sends that impression and he probably would feel > bad if he knew. The only thing important here is that he treats you > and the kids well, and he does. You seem to have a great husband here > and people need to see that as well. > > Zanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 I know for sure that he doesn't realize that he comes across like that and he definately doesn't intend to. It's just his way, plus he HATES talking on the phone. Nobody seems to have a problem with him one on one, it's just on the phone. I cried when my Aunt told me this, because it hurts to think that family or friends aren't calling me for fear of talking to Kirk, you know? I'm going to try answering the phone more myself from now on. Usually, he answers it. But, I don't think I'll tell him. I really hate to hurt his feelings about something so silly. And believe me, my family raves about how wonderful of a husband he is and father, especially since my PM dx. Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > I don't think you should much worry about it. My husband comes > across as rude sometimes. He is just very hard to get to know. He is > pretty reserved. It took me several years to realize that he is just > 'like that'. Even his guys at work said it took them a couple of > years to understand him! He can be very personable though. > > Does Kirk know that he may come across like that at times? He may not > even realize that he sends that impression and he probably would feel > bad if he knew. The only thing important here is that he treats you > and the kids well, and he does. You seem to have a great husband here > and people need to see that as well. > > Zanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 I know for sure that he doesn't realize that he comes across like that and he definately doesn't intend to. It's just his way, plus he HATES talking on the phone. Nobody seems to have a problem with him one on one, it's just on the phone. I cried when my Aunt told me this, because it hurts to think that family or friends aren't calling me for fear of talking to Kirk, you know? I'm going to try answering the phone more myself from now on. Usually, he answers it. But, I don't think I'll tell him. I really hate to hurt his feelings about something so silly. And believe me, my family raves about how wonderful of a husband he is and father, especially since my PM dx. Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > I don't think you should much worry about it. My husband comes > across as rude sometimes. He is just very hard to get to know. He is > pretty reserved. It took me several years to realize that he is just > 'like that'. Even his guys at work said it took them a couple of > years to understand him! He can be very personable though. > > Does Kirk know that he may come across like that at times? He may not > even realize that he sends that impression and he probably would feel > bad if he knew. The only thing important here is that he treats you > and the kids well, and he does. You seem to have a great husband here > and people need to see that as well. > > Zanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Is soft spread ok on phase 1?1 Tfat: 7gSat. fat: 1.5 gcalories: 60 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 , It's very individual. Some people DO gain a lot of weight. I have been at this 2 1/2 months now. At first, nothing. Then I rapidly lost an amazing amount of weight for me - 12 pounds over a few weeks. Then it stopped. Then I got majorly stressed-out by life events and lost focus and it started to come back on - 7 pounds, bam, also much faster than I've gained in the past. But just by refocusing a bit, I'm back down 2-3 of those pounds. For me, keeping it very simple works best. I highly recommend the free e-book " The Overfed Head. " It says all I needed to know, without a lot of extra psychological or political stuff I didn't find helpful in other IE books. The key is that our bodies REALLY DO KNOW BEST and that if we truly listen to them, they'll steer us right toward self-care. The fear comes from the compulsivity born of deprivation and lack of self-trust. We all have it, I think. It's really freeing to discover that my body does know what it needs, if I just listen to it! Jane > > I would like to ask......Are there people here who are learning to eat intuitively and losing weight? I have not read the Inuitive Eating book yet, but I have it on reserve at the library. I have legalized all food in certain amounts, but I'm terrified to say I can eat as much as I want, or I can numb or comfort myself with food if I want. I'm terrified I will quickly begin to look like the Goodyear blimp, that I will never get to the point of not really wanting it as you talked about in your post with the cake, Sandarah. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Well... I haven't lost any weight yet, but I haven't gained any weight either, but more importantly, I feel like I am starting to have a much better relationship with food. I just reread the book Healthy at Every Size, which I found very comforting. I very much would like to lose weight, particularly since I just gained 30 pounds this year, but I am so mistrustful of diets, and know how terrible they are and how incredibly unlikely they are to lead to any kind of long term change. I'm really not interested in any kind of short-term weight loss. I want to be healthy, long term, and I certainly don't want my self- esteem all tied up in food. I really like food and enjoy it, and I have enjoyed it so much more since I started doing more IE. Legalizing has been liberating! Tilley > > I would like to ask......Are there people here who are learning to eat intuitively and losing weight? I have not read the Inuitive Eating book yet, but I have it on reserve at the library. I have legalized all food in certain amounts, but I'm terrified to say I can eat as much as I want, or I can numb or comfort myself with food if I want. I'm terrified I will quickly begin to look like the Goodyear blimp, that I will never get to the point of not really wanting it as you talked about in your post with the cake, Sandarah. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Well... I haven't lost any weight yet, but I haven't gained any weight either, but more importantly, I feel like I am starting to have a much better relationship with food. I just reread the book Healthy at Every Size, which I found very comforting. I very much would like to lose weight, particularly since I just gained 30 pounds this year, but I am so mistrustful of diets, and know how terrible they are and how incredibly unlikely they are to lead to any kind of long term change. I'm really not interested in any kind of short-term weight loss. I want to be healthy, long term, and I certainly don't want my self- esteem all tied up in food. I really like food and enjoy it, and I have enjoyed it so much more since I started doing more IE. Legalizing has been liberating! Tilley > > I would like to ask......Are there people here who are learning to eat intuitively and losing weight? I have not read the Inuitive Eating book yet, but I have it on reserve at the library. I have legalized all food in certain amounts, but I'm terrified to say I can eat as much as I want, or I can numb or comfort myself with food if I want. I'm terrified I will quickly begin to look like the Goodyear blimp, that I will never get to the point of not really wanting it as you talked about in your post with the cake, Sandarah. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Well... I haven't lost any weight yet, but I haven't gained any weight either, but more importantly, I feel like I am starting to have a much better relationship with food. I just reread the book Healthy at Every Size, which I found very comforting. I very much would like to lose weight, particularly since I just gained 30 pounds this year, but I am so mistrustful of diets, and know how terrible they are and how incredibly unlikely they are to lead to any kind of long term change. I'm really not interested in any kind of short-term weight loss. I want to be healthy, long term, and I certainly don't want my self- esteem all tied up in food. I really like food and enjoy it, and I have enjoyed it so much more since I started doing more IE. Legalizing has been liberating! Tilley > > I would like to ask......Are there people here who are learning to eat intuitively and losing weight? I have not read the Inuitive Eating book yet, but I have it on reserve at the library. I have legalized all food in certain amounts, but I'm terrified to say I can eat as much as I want, or I can numb or comfort myself with food if I want. I'm terrified I will quickly begin to look like the Goodyear blimp, that I will never get to the point of not really wanting it as you talked about in your post with the cake, Sandarah. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have not really lost, but the really important part is that in just over a year of doing this, I have not gained. I had the same fears as you. That's the really scary part of IE. And in the last year, I've had some super stressful periods that led me to comfort eat like crazy. I'd be lying if I told you that through all of that I was perfectly comfortable with the concept of IE and I wasn't tempted to go back to dieting. There were days I hated my body and I was sure I was going to blow up like a balloon. BUT, I knew how absolutely crazy dieting had made me, which was why I turned to IE to begin with. Plus, I could not deny that over 30 years of dieting had never really worked for me. So, I just kept at it as best I could. I'm really happy with my maintenance. And in reality, I have a ten pound range that I tend to see-saw in and I'm now at the bottom of that range, as opposed to the top, so I feel good about that and am hoping that I am now in the next stage and will continue to slowly move downward. I feel this will happen because after a year, I'm finally starting to want to eat more healthy food than junk food, and I'm finally starting to *want* to exercise again. Not to frantically burn calories, but just to feel better, regardless of whether that changes the number on the scale. I believe that he cumulative nature of these positive changes will eventually lead to weight loss. I don't know how much, but I'm much more at peace, even at this size, than I was when I was constantly dieting and hating myself. So, it takes a lot of patience and trust, but I think it's been worth it. Josie > > I would like to ask......Are there people here who are learning to eat intuitively and losing weight? I have not read the Inuitive Eating book yet, but I have it on reserve at the library. I have legalized all food in certain amounts, but I'm terrified to say I can eat as much as I want, or I can numb or comfort myself with food if I want. I'm terrified I will quickly begin to look like the Goodyear blimp, that I will never get to the point of not really wanting it as you talked about in your post with the cake, Sandarah. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have not really lost, but the really important part is that in just over a year of doing this, I have not gained. I had the same fears as you. That's the really scary part of IE. And in the last year, I've had some super stressful periods that led me to comfort eat like crazy. I'd be lying if I told you that through all of that I was perfectly comfortable with the concept of IE and I wasn't tempted to go back to dieting. There were days I hated my body and I was sure I was going to blow up like a balloon. BUT, I knew how absolutely crazy dieting had made me, which was why I turned to IE to begin with. Plus, I could not deny that over 30 years of dieting had never really worked for me. So, I just kept at it as best I could. I'm really happy with my maintenance. And in reality, I have a ten pound range that I tend to see-saw in and I'm now at the bottom of that range, as opposed to the top, so I feel good about that and am hoping that I am now in the next stage and will continue to slowly move downward. I feel this will happen because after a year, I'm finally starting to want to eat more healthy food than junk food, and I'm finally starting to *want* to exercise again. Not to frantically burn calories, but just to feel better, regardless of whether that changes the number on the scale. I believe that he cumulative nature of these positive changes will eventually lead to weight loss. I don't know how much, but I'm much more at peace, even at this size, than I was when I was constantly dieting and hating myself. So, it takes a lot of patience and trust, but I think it's been worth it. Josie > > I would like to ask......Are there people here who are learning to eat intuitively and losing weight? I have not read the Inuitive Eating book yet, but I have it on reserve at the library. I have legalized all food in certain amounts, but I'm terrified to say I can eat as much as I want, or I can numb or comfort myself with food if I want. I'm terrified I will quickly begin to look like the Goodyear blimp, that I will never get to the point of not really wanting it as you talked about in your post with the cake, Sandarah. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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