Exploratory stage

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Not all the time, Cindi. But my goal right now is to enjoy, really savor, food. That's revolutionizing my thinking. Geneen Roth calls this the exploratory stage, when my body is trying to find out if I really am going to be gentle and generous in feeding. Btw, this stage, according to the books, can last anywhere from three to six months. What gives me hope is that I'm seeing changes in my attitude.

Gracie

IE-ing since 4/2/09

To: IntuitiveEating_Support From: clean_boost@...Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:17:59 -0700Subject: Re: What is experience with legalized 'binge' foods?

I know this may sound ridiculous or repetitive, Norma, but do you stop eating before you are full now? Cindi

From: Katcha <jain_daughsisqtel (DOT) net>Subject: [intuitiveEating_ Support] Re: dealing with new food and taste buds: uncontrollable eating :(To: IntuitiveEating_ Support@yahoogro ups.comDate: Thursday, June 25, 2009, 6:06 PM

Actually the suggestion to legalize food is to STOCK UP on whatever it is that you binge/crave/ is 'forbidden'. Not just 2 candy bars, but more than you could possibily eat in a day's time. And as you eat the supply down, you replenish it to original level.Search on frosting here and you will see the discussion and 'battle' another member here waged on this 'forbidden' food of hers. Limiting is restriction really and is more than likely bound to cause rebellion and binging according to IE and OO both. That said, some people are more comfortable not having some foods in their homes. But most have already did the legalizing process and that has become a choice rather than a rule or trick?Katcha IEing since March 2007>> You'll want to listen to someone with more experience too, but...I heard someone on here say that if you know it's a binge food (and be sure you're not calling it a binge if it's not), then maybe you don't bring a big package home, etc. That there is a difference between making a food safe and bringing something home that we're not quite ready to bring home, like somehow limit it a bit still....oh, I don't think I'm repeating this correctly. lol>

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<<What gives me hope is that I'm seeing changes in my attitude. Gracie>>Yes, me, too, Gracie. Cindi

From: Katcha <jain_daughsisqtel (DOT) net>Subject: [intuitiveEating_ Support] Re: dealing with new food and taste buds: uncontrollable eating :(To: IntuitiveEating_ Support@yahoogro ups.comDate: Thursday, June 25, 2009, 6:06 PM

Actually the suggestion to legalize food is to STOCK UP on whatever it is that you binge/crave/ is 'forbidden'. Not just 2 candy bars, but more than you could possibily eat in a day's time. And as you eat the supply down, you replenish it to original level.Search on frosting here and you will see the discussion and 'battle' another member here waged on this 'forbidden' food of hers. Limiting is restriction really and is more than likely bound to cause rebellion and binging according to IE and OO both. That said, some people are more comfortable not having some foods in their homes. But most have already did the legalizing process and that has become a choice rather than a rule or trick?Katcha IEing since March 2007>> You'll want to listen to someone with more experience too, but...I heard someone on here say that if you know it's a binge food (and be sure you're not calling it a binge if it's not), then maybe you don't bring a big package home, etc. That there is a difference between making a food safe and bringing something home that we're not quite ready to bring home, like somehow limit it a bit still....oh, I don't think I'm repeating this correctly. lol>