Guest guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Welcome to the group I think you will find lots of support and sharing of ideas here. One thing I remember reading and having some difficulty with at first is to just be 'gentle' with yourself. This process will take time and effort on your part, but most of us find that it can not only be a wonderful re-claiming of our own lives, we can really have fun doing it too. What worked best for me was to take just one aspect of IE at a time and get to where I was comfortable with it before taking on another step etc. Love to hear about your experiences as well as sharing in victories as they occur too. Likewise you can rant and rave when you need to do that as well. Best to you - Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Hi all, I'm new to this group. > > I read the book upon recommendation from my naturopath - wow, it's > great (and somewhat overwhelming). I've been at this about a month > now after being on one diet or another as far as I can remember. > I'm still trying to figure out what is hunger and what isn't. I > don't think I eat enough each time (worrying too much about > overeating) so I find myself eating frequently (which my naturopath > said was ok) but I feel like I'm constantly eating and worrying > about gaining more weight or not losing cause it feels like I'm > eating all the time (there are those diet mentality voices again). > I try not to think of them but concentrate on making peace and > eating what I want when I want it and being hyperconscious of > eating, body signals, sensations and such - but sometimes it just > feels like and overwhelming amount of data to process! I am > grateful that my husband (I don't have children) has been supportive > and a good sounding board throughout this process. My parents and > In-laws are always on diets so that will be an obstacle to look > forward to... > > thanks all for the positivity! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Welcome! I can certainly identify with feeling like the odd person out when it seems like everyone and their mother is on another diet that they swear will work this time-- it's a feeling like swimming up stream. I tend to remind myself that we are all on our own path in this world and that just because someone says something or follows something like a diet does not mean it is absolute truth. Maybe it works for them, but I know it doesn't work for me and I have chosen a different way. Both are valid and both are " right " . Glad to have you here! > > Hi all, I'm new to this group. > > I read the book upon recommendation from my naturopath - wow, it's > great (and somewhat overwhelming). I've been at this about a month > now after being on one diet or another as far as I can remember. > I'm still trying to figure out what is hunger and what isn't. I > don't think I eat enough each time (worrying too much about > overeating) so I find myself eating frequently (which my naturopath > said was ok) but I feel like I'm constantly eating and worrying > about gaining more weight or not losing cause it feels like I'm > eating all the time (there are those diet mentality voices again). > I try not to think of them but concentrate on making peace and > eating what I want when I want it and being hyperconscious of > eating, body signals, sensations and such - but sometimes it just > feels like and overwhelming amount of data to process! I am > grateful that my husband (I don't have children) has been supportive > and a good sounding board throughout this process. My parents and > In-laws are always on diets so that will be an obstacle to look > forward to... > > thanks all for the positivity! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hi, Wow, I can totally relate, I felt the same way when started IE for the first time about 8 years ago. Let me tell you, I slipped a couple of times and began dieting again, and I always gained the weight back, and then some. The last time I dieted to please my boyfriend at the time (he was such a loser). Never do this!! He dumped me anyways, said I was still too large. My brother and his family are big dieters, and it is hard when I visit them because they have banned many foods from their home, like soft drinks. In fact, everyone in my family except me is on a diet of some kind. If they sugggest that I do likewise I just tell them that I do not diet anymore, that I am working on overcoming my overeating. That usually ends the conversation, but, if it does not, I simply tell them that I respect their way and they need to respect my way. It took a long time for me to be able to stand up for myself like this, and I still feel the pressure and urge to give in and join the diet club. I wish you a lot of luck, this group is a great support, as well as Overcoming Overeating. Take care and remember that IE is life-long process, and it takes time to get used to. But once you get in touch with your hunger I think you will see how natual it feels. Good luck! Let us know how you are doing. Ann > > Hi all, I'm new to this group. > > I read the book upon recommendation from my naturopath - wow, it's > great (and somewhat overwhelming). I've been at this about a month > now after being on one diet or another as far as I can remember. > I'm still trying to figure out what is hunger and what isn't. I > don't think I eat enough each time (worrying too much about > overeating) so I find myself eating frequently (which my naturopath > said was ok) but I feel like I'm constantly eating and worrying > about gaining more weight or not losing cause it feels like I'm > eating all the time (there are those diet mentality voices again). > I try not to think of them but concentrate on making peace and > eating what I want when I want it and being hyperconscious of > eating, body signals, sensations and such - but sometimes it just > feels like and overwhelming amount of data to process! I am > grateful that my husband (I don't have children) has been supportive > and a good sounding board throughout this process. My parents and > In-laws are always on diets so that will be an obstacle to look > forward to... > > thanks all for the positivity! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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