Guest guest Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Hi : WOW! That's FANTASTIC progress!! I hope you keep listening to what, when and how much your body wants to eat. During my IE journey, I learned that, when I pay attention to how food feels in my body, before, during and after I eat, I can trust your body sensations to guide me, even after my mind has obeyed 'diet rules' for years. SUE > > Hi, > > I just wanted to share my good experiences so far with you guys. When I first decided to really give this a go in December I was dealing with a lot of fear issues; fear of different foods, of gaining weight uncontrollably if I let myself eat what I want, of trusting my body etc etc. So I told myself just to do it until the start of the new year and then look back and make a decision after that, as nothing 'bad' could happen in that short space of time. > > Over those few weeks my fruit consumption decreased dramatically (from 6/7/8 pieces a day to 1/2 pieces - fruit was always a 'safe' food), my cake and sweet and cheese consumption increased hugely but guilt free, and I found myself eating a lot more often but not getting to that light headed I must eat everything in sight hunger. And I was a lot happier and more relaxed around food, even at the Christmas dinner table which is a first for me for a lot of years. > > Today I suddenly realised that not only has my new year 'deadline' passed, but it's a week passed, and I hadn't noticed! I'm still feeling a bit of the fear every now and then, but mostly just when I eat something 'new' (like yesterday I ate my first mars bar for about 8 years) but I just try to talk myself round it. And as for all my fears about uncontrolled weight gain... I looked in the mirror this morning and I don't look any different! > > Thanks for all your help > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 So lovely to hear . It is really amazing how little changes do make a world of difference and can pleasantly surprise you too. Keep up the sweet progress. ehugs, Katcha > > Hi, > > I just wanted to share my good experiences so far with you guys. When I first decided to really give this a go in December I was dealing with a lot of fear issues; fear of different foods, of gaining weight uncontrollably if I let myself eat what I want, of trusting my body etc etc. So I told myself just to do it until the start of the new year and then look back and make a decision after that, as nothing 'bad' could happen in that short space of time. > > Over those few weeks my fruit consumption decreased dramatically (from 6/7/8 pieces a day to 1/2 pieces - fruit was always a 'safe' food), my cake and sweet and cheese consumption increased hugely but guilt free, and I found myself eating a lot more often but not getting to that light headed I must eat everything in sight hunger. And I was a lot happier and more relaxed around food, even at the Christmas dinner table which is a first for me for a lot of years. > > Today I suddenly realised that not only has my new year 'deadline' passed, but it's a week passed, and I hadn't noticed! I'm still feeling a bit of the fear every now and then, but mostly just when I eat something 'new' (like yesterday I ate my first mars bar for about 8 years) but I just try to talk myself round it. And as for all my fears about uncontrolled weight gain... I looked in the mirror this morning and I don't look any different! > > Thanks for all your help > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 That's an awesome start !! To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Fri, January 8, 2010 5:30:53 AMSubject: Good Start Hi,I just wanted to share my good experiences so far with you guys. When I first decided to really give this a go in December I was dealing with a lot of fear issues; fear of different foods, of gaining weight uncontrollably if I let myself eat what I want, of trusting my body etc etc. So I told myself just to do it until the start of the new year and then look back and make a decision after that, as nothing 'bad' could happen in that short space of time.Over those few weeks my fruit consumption decreased dramatically (from 6/7/8 pieces a day to 1/2 pieces - fruit was always a 'safe' food), my cake and sweet and cheese consumption increased hugely but guilt free, and I found myself eating a lot more often but not getting to that light headed I must eat everything in sight hunger. And I was a lot happier and more relaxed around food, even at the Christmas dinner table which is a first for me for a lot of years.Today I suddenly realised that not only has my new year 'deadline' passed, but it's a week passed, and I hadn't noticed! I'm still feeling a bit of the fear every now and then, but mostly just when I eat something 'new' (like yesterday I ate my first mars bar for about 8 years) but I just try to talk myself round it. And as for all my fears about uncontrolled weight gain... I looked in the mirror this morning and I don't look any different!Thanks for all your help Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 , congratulations on your holiday eating success! I've only been on the IE journey since Oct. Isn't it wonderful not to feel guilty about what and when you eat and being happier and more relaxed around food? Being free of the food obsession I felt when I was dieting (restricting) gives me such a peaceful and contented feeling! Continued success on your IE journey. All the best, Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Thanks for all your replies, I've really been feeling great with IE, and it's giving me the motivation to push through the fear Being free of the fear and obsession for the first time in so many years is amazing! > > > > , congratulations on your holiday eating success! I've only been on the IE journey since Oct. Isn't it wonderful not to feel guilty about what and when you eat and being happier and more relaxed around food? Being free of the food obsession I felt when I was dieting (restricting) gives me such a peaceful and contented feeling! > > Continued success on your IE journey. > > All the best, > Jeanne > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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