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I am new to the IE group, but have really enjoyed reading some of the

postings. I have struggled with an eating disorder since high school

(now 25 yrs, next month 26) and finally have realized that I have

made my life miserable b/c I focused so much on food and weight. I

have used Weight Watchers for years to help regulate how much I ate,

but it got to a point that I was eating past my points range either

due to real hunger or b/c of emotions.

I have been trying to follow IE for a 3-4 weeks now, but still have

difficulity eating when I am truly hunger and stopping when I am

satisfied. I find myself wanting to eat more than I need b/c it is

sooo good. I don't know if that is b/c I am not wanting the enjoyable

atmosphere to stop or if some deeper emotion is trying to surface.

I do workout on a consistent basis, but I also have issues with

hypothyroidism. No matter what I do (exercise, eating, etc..), I feel

as if I am doing something wrong b/c the weight is not sliding off. I

did have a friend tell me that my attitude and outlook on life has

been different. She mentioned that I seemed happier. And I am, but I

get into a rut and anxiety builds that b/c nothing is " happening, " I

need to get some diet pills and begin taking them. I have not b/c I

know once I stopped that going off of them would be a nightmare + the

effects it would have on my medication.

Sorry this was so long, but really needed to get this off my chest

and it helps to do so with others who are going through the same

process.

Thanks,

julri25