Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 My method is the opposite - if I am overeating an item I buy tons of it - more than I can ever eat. That way I never feel deprived. And you know what? A lot of the time, I don't even want it after eating a bit, because I KNOW that I can eat all I want. Not because I have banned it from my home. I think that having to go out for the foods I like all the time would drive me crazy. Also, this sounds like a diet tip, which, if I am not mistaken, is not what intuitive eating is about. Is it just me or have postings become more diet focused as of late? Lots of talk of how to lose weight etc, instead of the key ideas about IE. There are so many diet groups out there to join if that is what you want - the reason I joined this group is because it seems natural and does not promote diet mentality such as " do not keep forbidden foods in the house " . I do not wish to offend anyone, but I think this is a little off track. Am I the only one that feels this way? > > Hello, > > I would definitely NOT keep a large quantity of ice cream if you are > struggling. This is a process, it takes time for your brain to > be " re-wired. " I'm in the same spot as you. I am not yet to the > point where a half-gallon of ice cream doesn't call me even when I'm > not hungry for it. Each time I end up eating it straight from the > carton, and feeling guilty, even though I don't eat the whole thing > at once. > > When I really want ice cream, I go out and calmly buy a cone of > whatever flavor I feel like. It doesn't matter if it's low sugar or > low fat; one scoop of the richest ice cream doesn't equal half a > container of the lowest-calorie they can make it! > > Give yourself time; start with taking a break from it, give yourself > permission to buy a cone or two scoops every night if you want, but > keep it from the house. Then you are eating it the way a " normal " > person would, instead of even opening the door to do otherwise. > > Then start with buying a pint of it? And see how it goes. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I think I understand what you are saying and I have noticed something along those lines too. But what I have also noticed is that most of these 'tips' come from people newer to IE and who haven't quite found how IE works for themselves yet. I remind myself that that too is part of what this group is about - learning the basics and every 'newbie' post helps me review my own understand once again. Also what works for some will not work for others. There is a wide range of 'methods' here and each of us can take those ideas that seem good to us and leave the ones that don't appeal. I admire that you pointed out a comment that you did not like. I think that will help you as much as when you find what you do like too I look forward to more of your posts Katcha IEing since March 2007 >Is it just me or have postings become more diet focused as > of late? Lots of talk of how to lose weight etc, instead of the key > ideas about IE. There are so many diet groups out there to join if > that is what you want - the reason I joined this group is because it > seems natural and does not promote diet mentality such as " do not > keep forbidden foods in the house " . I do not wish to offend anyone, > but I think this is a little off track. Am I the only one that > feels this way? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I would have to agree with you on this one... I have noticed the same. I think it is important to welcome all who want to join, but I also think it is important to call this kind of diet mentality thinking out as that is not what IE is about in my opinion. Thank you for being the brave one! > > > > Hello, > > > > I would definitely NOT keep a large quantity of ice cream if you > are > > struggling. This is a process, it takes time for your brain to > > be " re-wired. " I'm in the same spot as you. I am not yet to the > > point where a half-gallon of ice cream doesn't call me even when > I'm > > not hungry for it. Each time I end up eating it straight from the > > carton, and feeling guilty, even though I don't eat the whole > thing > > at once. > > > > When I really want ice cream, I go out and calmly buy a cone of > > whatever flavor I feel like. It doesn't matter if it's low sugar > or > > low fat; one scoop of the richest ice cream doesn't equal half a > > container of the lowest-calorie they can make it! > > > > Give yourself time; start with taking a break from it, give > yourself > > permission to buy a cone or two scoops every night if you want, > but > > keep it from the house. Then you are eating it the way a " normal " > > person would, instead of even opening the door to do otherwise. > > > > Then start with buying a pint of it? And see how it goes. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I agree too.. the more of something I have around the less likely I am to feel deprived and therefore less likely to binge. It's a strange concept at first! As for the appropriateness of posts....these topics were from people who have just started IE so of course they are going to sound more diety. I was like that too when I started IE...I wanted rules to follow like I had while on a diet and how long it would take to lose weight. It takes a long time to "reject the diet mentality," focus less on losing weight and truly see that IE is nothing like a diet. Kipkabob (Intuitive eating since September 2006) Subject: Re: Ice creamTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Received: Friday, August 15, 2008, 9:24 AM I would have to agree with you on this one... I have noticed the same.I think it is important to welcome all who want to join, but I alsothink it is important to call this kind of diet mentality thinking outas that is not what IE is about in my opinion. Thank you for beingthe brave one!> >> > Hello,> > > > I would definitely NOT keep a large quantity of ice cream if you > are > > struggling. This is a process, it takes time for your brain to > > be "re-wired." I'm in the same spot as you. I am not yet to the > > point where a half-gallon of ice cream doesn't call me even when > I'm > > not hungry for it. Each time I end up eating it straight from the > > carton, and feeling guilty, even though I don't eat the whole > thing > > at once.> > > > When I really want ice cream, I go out and calmly buy a cone of > > whatever flavor I feel like. It doesn't matter if it's low sugar > or > > low fat; one scoop of the richest ice cream doesn't equal half a > > container of the lowest-calorie they can make it!> > > > Give yourself time; start with taking a break from it, give > yourself > > permission to buy a cone or two scoops every night if you want, > but > > keep it from the house. Then you are eating it the way a "normal" > > person would, instead of even opening the door to do otherwise.> > > > Then start with buying a pint of it? And see how it goes.> >> Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I think I was the one that started the Ice cream talk. lol and I love all the different " flavors " of replies I have gotten to how to deal with my introducing Ice cream back into my life. We all start at different places and at first I kept things out of the house to feel safe but I quickly wanted to start practicing eating my favorites with out going out of my way to get them. LIke right now I want popcorn and I don't have any and don't want to go to the store. In fact I don't have anything very exciting in my house. I need to go to the store and pick up some of my favorites so I can practice some body focused eating. > > I think I understand what you are saying and I have noticed something > along those lines too. But what I have also noticed is that most of > these 'tips' come from people newer to IE and who haven't quite found > how IE works for themselves yet. I remind myself that that too is part > of what this group is about - learning the basics and every 'newbie' > post helps me review my own understand once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Good for you for going to the store and getting some of your " forbidden " foods you like... the thing that we are all doing in this process is building trust with ourselves and our body signals. The food will lose it's seductive power if it is available when you want it-- with the other way around, if you know that at any time you will pull the rug out and not allow the food in the house, then the moment it is in the house of course you are going to go hog wild for it! > > > > I think I understand what you are saying and I have noticed something > > along those lines too. But what I have also noticed is that most of > > these 'tips' come from people newer to IE and who haven't quite found > > how IE works for themselves yet. I remind myself that that too is part > > of what this group is about - learning the basics and every 'newbie' > > post helps me review my own understand once again. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thank you Katcha, excellent point about IE being a different experience for everyone. > > >Is it just me or have postings become more diet focused as > > of late? Lots of talk of how to lose weight etc, instead of the key > > ideas about IE. There are so many diet groups out there to join if > > that is what you want - the reason I joined this group is because it > > seems natural and does not promote diet mentality such as " do not > > keep forbidden foods in the house " . I do not wish to offend anyone, > > but I think this is a little off track. Am I the only one that > > feels this way? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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