Totally new to IE

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Okay, I just thought I posted something and now it seems like it disappeared, so

forgive me if this comes across twice!

I just finished reading the IE book and I swear, I felt such a huge relief to

find that there are others that are going through the same thing as myself! I

have been about 20 pounds overweight for the past 10-15 years, but all of a

sudden, this past year, I've gained another 20 pounds! And the more I tried to

diet, or even would start thinking about a new diet, I'd gain more! It was so

wierd, and my body feels like a strangers body to me.

The week in which I read the book, I started eating everything in sight...and

totally enjoyed myself. I tried to stop when I was full and did a pretty good

job. I've noticed though that my biggest problem is that I will go through my

pantry, looking for something to eat (satisfy me) and then all of a sudden, I've

tasted everything in sight, and don't feel satisfied at all! I think I need to

stop before putting something in my mouth and think about what it really is that

I want to eat. That way I will feel more satisfied. A big huge problem for me

has always been keeping the refrigerator stocked with good stuff. If it's not

in there, I start snacking on the kids snacks that I don't even really like, but

they are there staring at me from the pantry.

I keep noticing all of a sudden how EVERYTHING is about dieting. From shows on

TV to articles in all of my magazines. And I notice now that when I'm watching

or reading them, I start feeling anxiety.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi to the group and it's good to be here.