Guest guest Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I have just begun the IE path a couple of weeks ago, and already feel so much more connected with my hunger levels, taste sensations and experiencing real satisfaction and less fear about eating or not eating something. But I saw my naturopathic doctor this morning, and she told me again that she feels strongly that I should be doing a " very clean diet " - no sugar, white flour, no processed or fried foods and have lightly steamed vegetables only. This is not just for weight loss, but to help me lower high levels of inflammation that I have throughout my system. Well, upon hearing this, of course what I want to do is EAT! I feel I am really finally on the right track, in terms of healing my relationship with food, which I believe will result in the weight loss that I so very much want to attain. I just really don't know what to do... right now I am thinking that maybe I could make attempts to eat less " inflammatory " foods, but then I know I am back to diet mentality and not trusting my body to tell me what it is hungry for. Has anyone else had to contend with doctor's giving advice that is contrary to the IE journey, and if so, how have you dealt with it? Thanks so much for your feedback. P.S. My doctor also said that most people tend to crave foods they are actually allergic to! Sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Miranda Gilbert wrote: > P.S. My doctor also said that most people tend to crave foods they > are actually allergic to! Sigh... Why? Did she say something about the science behind it? I came across this statement a few times but why should people crave stuff they are allergic to? Regards s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Hi , Could you test one or two of the 'debated' foods out for yourself? I think it would be interesting and worth while to eat and observe how your body reacts to these. And then you are letting your body tell you what suits it better or not. This way you aren't trying to achieve any perfection one way or another - just finding out for yourself. Best wishes - Katcha > > I have just begun the IE path a couple of weeks ago, and already feel > so much more connected with my hunger levels, taste sensations and > experiencing real satisfaction and less fear about eating or not > eating something. > > But I saw my naturopathic doctor this morning, and she told me again > that she feels strongly that I should be doing a " very clean diet " - > no sugar, white flour, no processed or fried foods and have lightly > steamed vegetables only. This is not just for weight loss, but to > help me lower high levels of inflammation that I have throughout my > system. > > Well, upon hearing this, of course what I want to do is EAT! I feel I > am really finally on the right track, in terms of healing my > relationship with food, which I believe will result in the weight > loss that I so very much want to attain. > > I just really don't know what to do... right now I am thinking that > maybe I could make attempts to eat less " inflammatory " foods, but > then I know I am back to diet mentality and not trusting my body to > tell me what it is hungry for. > > Has anyone else had to contend with doctor's giving advice that is > contrary to the IE journey, and if so, how have you dealt with it? > > Thanks so much for your feedback. > > > > P.S. My doctor also said that most people tend to crave foods they > are actually allergic to! Sigh... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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