Re: Obsessing over food and body image again

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Hi ,

Your body has gone through a lot lately! Not only did it undergo surgery, but now it is having to adapt to food restrictions (if there are certain foods you can't eat post surgery). Those restrictions can cause natural cravings within you, or even feelings of withdrawal. Try to be gentle with yourself. Your body is the only one you will ever have. Be gentle with the thoughts and words you direct to your body. Allow it to heal.

You are certainly aware of your feelings. That's good! Keep venting and receiving support. I don't know any easy answers, but I know it helps to get it out and release the tension. One step at a time.

Subject: Obsessing over food and body image againTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 11:53 AM

Hello all,It's been a while since I've posted. I seem to be having troublesagain with obsessing over food and body image. I woke up verydissatisfied with my body today. Worry about being too fat. Worryingabout how to get the weight off. I've noticed this has spilled overto me comparing myself to other people (including celebrities) . Arethey bigger than me, smaller than me, etc...? I have such a warpedview of my body. I worry if something is starting to fit too tight ornot loose enough. I'm having issues with food. Pondering goinglow(er) carb, but can't because I had surgery 3 months ago and what Ican eat is very limited and carbs are one of the few things I can eat.I struggle with am I eating enough, not eating enough, countingcalories, etc... Beating myself up for eating something I shouldn'thave, even if I am hungry. I'm in a very non-trusting mood with mybody. I'm really struggling and

not sure what to do. I would blameall of this on my pending period, but this has been going on for awhile now. I'm sure it's being exacerbated by my pending cycle.