Guest guest Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Hi Deb, I'm glad you are being gentle with yourself; you do deserve self-nurturing whether things are running smoothly or there's a bump in the road (I guess we aught to be the nicest to ourselves when things are more difficult or challenging). I'm glad also that you had that self-awareness about really feeling tired in the moment. I think two things; sometimes even normal eaters overeat and they don't even worry about it for a second. And the other thought is we don't have to be perfect at any of this to succeed at it; two steps forward and one back is just fine!! Laurie To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Mon, November 30, 2009 11:29:21 PMSubject: Backsliding I feel like I'm backsliding a little these past few days.I went to a family reunion over Thanksgiving. I know that set me up for some self esteem issues. I "felt" very fat. Some of my cousins are very attractive and thin (and shallow!)I got back into my routine today. And it was okay for the most part. But I did overeat when I got home from work. (which is my old ways)What was kind of cool though is when I started eating when I got home, that very wise voice inside me said, "part of this is not hunger, you are downright tired." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I so know what you mean Deb. There are some 'steep hills' on the IE journey but they lead to some awesome vista points too. Hooray for the voice that is helping you more now! It does sound like you were much more gentle than you would have been in the past. The is wonderful progress and truly 2 steps forward with only one little step back now and then (the old IE 2 step - lol). Ehugs, Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > I feel like I'm backsliding a little these past few days. > > I went to a family reunion over Thanksgiving. I know that set me up for some self esteem issues. I " felt " very fat. Some of my cousins are very attractive and thin (and shallow!) > > I got back into my routine today. And it was okay for the most part. But I did overeat when I got home from work. (which is my old ways) > > What was kind of cool though is when I started eating when I got home, that very wise voice inside me said, " part of this is not hunger, you are downright tired. " > > I still continued to eat. But I am grateful for that awareness. > > Then I passed out on the recliner for 2 hours. > > Two steps forward, and one back...........(I used to say one step forward and two back). > > Gosh, I really need to be gentle on myself!!!! > > Thanks for listening, > Deb > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Deb, I'm glad to hear you're gentle on yourself. Holidays dredge up lots of old crazy patterns. This too will pass. Harry -----Original Message-----From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of paquillerSent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:29 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Backsliding I feel like I'm backsliding a little these past few days.I went to a family reunion over Thanksgiving. I know that set me up for some self esteem issues. I "felt" very fat. Some of my cousins are very attractive and thin (and shallow!)I got back into my routine today. And it was okay for the most part. But I did overeat when I got home from work. (which is my old ways)What was kind of cool though is when I started eating when I got home, that very wise voice inside me said, "part of this is not hunger, you are downright tired."I still continued to eat. But I am grateful for that awareness. Then I passed out on the recliner for 2 hours. Two steps forward, and one back...........(I used to say one step forward and two back). Gosh, I really need to be gentle on myself!!!!Thanks for listening,Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 It's true that old habits are definitely hard to break. Good for you to even recognize that your hunger wasn't completely physical in nature. Sounds like you're on the right track. Sharon Deb, I'm glad to hear you're gentle on yourself. Holidays dredge up lots of old crazy patterns. This too will pass. Harry -----Original Message-----From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of paquiller Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:29 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Backsliding I feel like I'm backsliding a little these past few days.I went to a family reunion over Thanksgiving. I know that set me up for some self esteem issues. I " felt " very fat. Some of my cousins are very attractive and thin (and shallow!) I got back into my routine today. And it was okay for the most part. But I did overeat when I got home from work. (which is my old ways)What was kind of cool though is when I started eating when I got home, that very wise voice inside me said, " part of this is not hunger, you are downright tired. " I still continued to eat. But I am grateful for that awareness. Then I passed out on the recliner for 2 hours. Two steps forward, and one back...........(I used to say one step forward and two back). Gosh, I really need to be gentle on myself!!!!Thanks for listening,Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Hi Deb, I am right there with you… I just felt awful yesterday. I drove over 7 hours on Sunday. Ate what was available at the time; 100s of miles between stops. It didn’t help that I stepped on the scale Monday morning. The head trash that resulted was unbelievable. What a mistake – and I am not getting on again! I too later in the day, Monday, realized as well that I was tired and not hungry even though I wanted to eat just to keep me going. I think I am getting back on track today – so far so good. Two steps forward, and one back........... I’m going with that too. Thanks for posting - Amie _ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Hi Harry: Thanks for the kind words. I wish I was more gentle on myself but i'm trying. Deb > > Deb, > I'm glad to hear you're gentle on yourself. Holidays dredge up lots of old > crazy patterns. This too will pass. > Harry > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks Amie. Getting on that scale really messes with your head, right? One other thing I keep forgetting is when I'm getting around to pms time, I'm always struggling more with trusting my body. It's like I'm some kind of tasmanian devil, lol. Deb > > Hi Deb, > > I am right there with you. I just felt awful yesterday. > > I drove over 7 hours on Sunday. Ate what was available at the time; 100s of > miles between stops. It didn't help that I stepped on the scale Monday > morning. The head trash that resulted was unbelievable. What a mistake - and > I am not getting on again! > > > > I too later in the day, Monday, realized as well that I was tired and not > hungry even though I wanted to eat just to keep me going. I think I am > getting back on track today - so far so good. > > > > Two steps forward, and one back........... > > I'm going with that too. > > Thanks for posting - > > Amie > > > > _ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks Sharon. Just not feeling so warm and fuzzy these days.......I forget that the " feeling " has nothing to do with who I am. That helps when i'm not feeling so good about myself. Deb > > It's true that old habits are definitely hard to break. Good for you to > even recognize that your hunger wasn't completely physical in nature. > Sounds like you're on the right track. > > Sharon > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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