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Hello group

My name is and I was once a part of this group. I had a really hard

time trusting the Intuitive Eating process and eventually tried another attempt

at dieting. Of course now I can see how destructive that idea was... After

several months, I only gained weight (close to 10 lbs.) and an even poorer

relationship with food and my body. I felt like I was going through the " last

supper " type eating 2 or 3 times a week. Like I would never be able to eat

again, so I had to eat everything right then.

I've been dieting since before I even knew what dieting was. Growing up with a

verbally abusive brother led me to hate the shape of my body. Even after I left

home and didn't have to hear my brother's mean words, I found myself repeating

these same unkind taunts in my head.

For quite a while I fooled myself into thinking that I was dieting to become

healthier as well as thinner. But, honestly, all dieting has done is make me

unhealthier. I now crave the unhealthy foods because they are forbidden where

before I actually enjoyed eating healthy foods.

I want to learn how to take care of my body again and learn to trust and love

it. Reading posts from all of you inspires me and gives me hope that I can

someday be at that point. Thank you all for sharing your struggles and

successes and for taking the time to read my intro.

Have a great day!