Eating In front of the TV

[Guest guest]

I have been following the IE plan since June with some success. I definitely

realize I can never diet again - but I am sort of stuck in the process right

around 5-7. I tend to eat unconsiously and have discovered it is actually

emotional because sitting down and eating and paying attention to what I am

eating is very difficult for me. When I do, sometimes it makes me sad.

Sometimes I just don't want to take the time - too busy, rushing around, and

want to eat standing up, on the way to the car, etc. And then there is this

rebel reaction of I love eating in front of the TV - why should I deprive myself

of my divine right to eat in front of the TV? Obviously, because ultimately it

is self destructive. I think it is a coping mechanism for me a way to shut

stuff out or tune out and relax. Maybe I need another coping mechanism, maybe I

need to figure out what underlies all this behaviour. Any thoughts would be

appreciative.

I am doing better with food. The progress I have made I don't want to discount

or ignore - I know I can never diet again. I don't have forbidden foods. I am

buying clothes that fit the body I have now. I am finding the way to more

nurturing, positive self-talk about the body I have now - and it is great. But

this old pattern of eating while distracted has been very hard to break and

sabotages all the good work I am doing. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Georgi - new memeber.