An update on progress...

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I've been focused on IE for the past two years and one thing is for sure: its

definitely a journey and a process.

I find that the best thing that helps me is to be patient and kind to myself,

and as a result, also allow myself not just forgiveness and unconditional

permission to eat, but also TIME to enjoy my meals. The past few days, I

decided to really take my time when eating and chewing to taste and savor each

bite fully. Something I found remarkable was that when eating like this, I

become satisfied with a lot less food and its easier to identify

fullness/satisfaction signals. After taking each bite, I put down my utensils

and really enjoy... I actually make a point to taste and now swallow until the

food has become liquefied. Today, at lunch, I realized that after only five

bites I felt completely full and didn't want to eat anymore. It was one of the

most enjoyable meals I have ever had!

It really doesn't take long, because I tend to eat a lot less, and even if I

don't, I know that I deserve to enjoy my food! I also feel a lot lighter

everyday though, I haven't weighed myself because I don't need to as my focus is

on FEELING GOOD .

I also really try to be calm throughout the day, especially when I want to eat,

and when emotional issues come up, lately, I've been more aware and have a

conversation with myself: " ok M... what are you really feeling? what do you

really need? Everything is going to be alright, I'm here to take care of you! "

That really helps me calm down and identify my true feelings and do something

truly nurturing for myself.

I'm definitely a work in progress and more and more I realize each day that

without a doubt, IE is the way to LIVE! This realization alone took me a while

as the self-loathing and diet mentality kept creeping up... and I know its a

process to learn to let go and learn to trust your body, but believe me when I

say that your body will tell you everything you need to know to live a happy and

full life if we only learn to stop and listen. All the IE principles are like

new muscles and will get stronger with practice and patience.

Anyways... I don't mean to go on and on... I was just reflecting on my IE

journey so far and thought I share.

Happy Saturday everyone!

M.