Guest guest Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I think you are so right but I find it easier said than done. Often my schedule interferes, or where I am when I get hungry. I try to have something with me but many times it is not what I really want. That's home in my pantry or frig or freezer. I think I m moving in the right direction though. Right now I have given myself permission to feel my grief and to eat some comfort foods without guilt. Tomorrow is Dad's day and my dad died on Father's day some years ago, but the feelings of missing him still come up. Sometimes it is a very strong, empty, aching feeling. I miss him. Then yesterday was what would have been my older brother's birthday. He has only been gone for a little over a year. And then losing my dog. She doesn't greet me at the door or lick my toes, or wag her tail. I miss her too. Boy I hope I haven't brought any body down. Just saying these things eases the pain and I realize this is one way to feel and not eat. Thanks for listening. Sandy Thinking about eating when hungry and only when hungry, most of us are programmed into thinking that we are to eat 3 square meals a day (snacks in between). So, there's breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I'm beginning to give up the idea of 3 meals a day, and realizing to eat, if possible, only when I'm hungry and want to eat. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Sandy, I can only commiserate with you. I miss my mother very much, also my father. I am learning to live with the feeling and not to think that I deserve to eat whatever it is I am eating, as if I'm entitled to overeat (that is, eat when I'm not hungry because it feels good, or tastes good). Sometimes I cry. No, I don't deserve to overeat. I deserve to not overeat and to eat only when I'm hungry. But I do try to eat what I enjoy. But if I eat out, or have to meet someone else's schedule, that's a different story. I am learning to plan for those times, but it's not easy when I don't plan. Tai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Tai I did not feel my feelings today and ate Klondike bars. I have been feeling rather down today but know it will pass. I didn't have much appetite but tonight I did eat a good meal and enjoyed it. I went bowling with my daughter and 5 y/o grandson. We had a great time. It was his first and he beat me. It was so healing to see how much he enjoyed it. Sandy Sandy, I can only commiserate with you. I miss my mother very much, also my father. I am learning to live with the feeling and not to think that I deserve to eat whatever it is I am eating, as if I'm entitled to overeat (that is, eat when I'm not hungry because it feels good, or tastes good). Sometimes I cry. No, I don't deserve to overeat. I deserve to not overeat and to eat only when I'm hungry. But I do try to eat what I enjoy. But if I eat out, or have to meet someone else's schedule, that's a different story. I am learning to plan for those times, but it's not easy when I don't plan. Tai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Sandy, it is wonderful to be with younger ones or older ones, for that matter, that really get pleasure when they are with you, etc. That is one of life's wonders which I really appreciate. However, the fact that you did not feel the feelings about your father is not necessarily a good one, Sandy. I have found that if I allow myself to feel what I'm feeling, including hurt and anger, I acknowledge the feeling is there, I understand it even if I don't know if I'm right or wrong about my feeling or what to do to make it better, but I can move on with my life after the feeling dissipates. It will. Like the other night I was crying (again) about my mother, all the times I hurt her and I didn't even know it at the time. Now that I'm older I realize how much I must have hurt her feelings but she loved me anyway, even though it was through her tears. I hurt about that. But I'm not going to take it out with food. It was such a hard lesson for me to learn -- that of not compensating with food. There is no need to do that. You just have to sit with your feeling for a while, and if you're not hungry, don't eat. do you think you're self-medicating with food?You indicated, if I understood you correctly, that you didn't have much of an appetite tonight, but ate anyway? Why is that? Were you eating with others? That is a difficult one for me, when I'm with others and I'm not hungry, but I'm working towards moderating myself when I know I will be with company. I've been about 4 weeks into this program, it's getting better but I do have to really think about all the pitfalls that are in front of me. At least I'm no longer looking at food as "the enemy." Take care, TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:46 PMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai I did not feel my feelings today and ate Klondike bars. I have been feeling rather down today but know it will pass. I didn't have much appetite but tonight I did eat a good meal and enjoyed it. I went bowling with my daughter and 5 y/o grandson. We had a great time. It was his first and he beat me. It was so healing to see how much he enjoyed it. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Tai, My mom and Dad died a long time ago and I have done a good deal of grieving. It is not so painful anymore, just a mild ache and wish I could talk to them. I do talk to them in my own way. My brother was very sick for a long time and his passing was a blessing. And I had not seen him in a long time. I did my grief work and now just a sense of loss bubbles up now and then. My fish died yesterday too. This is a week for passings. The hardest for me was the dog and that was tempered by how terribly sick she was with no hope of getting better. My feelings now are more a low grade depression, a sadness, that passes quickly. When I said I did not have much appetite I meant all day, but by the time I got home from bowling(8pm), I was hungry and had a nice meal. Thanks for all the input. Sandy Sandy, it is wonderful to be with younger ones or older ones, for that matter, that really get pleasure when they are with you, etc. That is one of life's wonders which I really appreciate. However, the fact that you did not feel the feelings about your father is not necessarily a good one, Sandy. I have found that if I allow myself to feel what I'm feeling, including hurt and anger, I acknowledge the feeling is there, I understand it even if I don't know if I'm right or wrong about my feeling or what to do to make it better, but I can move on with my life after the feeling dissipates. It will. Like the other night I was crying (again) about my mother, all the times I hurt her and I didn't even know it at the time. Now that I'm older I realize how much I must have hurt her feelings but she loved me anyway, even though it was through her tears. I hurt about that. But I'm not going to take it out with food. It was such a hard lesson for me to learn -- that of not compensating with food. There is no need to do that. You just have to sit with your feeling for a while, and if you're not hungry, don't eat. do you think you're self-medicating with food? You indicated, if I understood you correctly, that you didn't have much of an appetite tonight, but ate anyway? Why is that? Were you eating with others? That is a difficult one for me, when I'm with others and I'm not hungry, but I'm working towards moderating myself when I know I will be with company. I've been about 4 weeks into this program, it's getting better but I do have to really think about all the pitfalls that are in front of me. At least I'm no longer looking at food as " the enemy. " Take care, Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:46 PMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai I did not feel my feelings today and ate Klondike bars. I have been feeling rather down today but know it will pass. I didn't have much appetite but tonight I did eat a good meal and enjoyed it. I went bowling with my daughter and 5 y/o grandson. We had a great time. It was his first and he beat me. It was so healing to see how much he enjoyed it. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Sandy i just want to say Ive been feeling so sad for you since you lost your beloved furbaby. My favorite dog died 6 years ago this july 5th. I miss her to this day and sometimes a tearful moment still sneaks up on me. What a dear friend she was. Many of us understand your pain. SunnySent from my iTouch Tai, My mom and Dad died a long time ago and I have done a good deal of grieving. It is not so painful anymore, just a mild ache and wish I could talk to them. I do talk to them in my own way. My brother was very sick for a long time and his passing was a blessing. And I had not seen him in a long time. I did my grief work and now just a sense of loss bubbles up now and then. My fish died yesterday too. This is a week for passings. The hardest for me was the dog and that was tempered by how terribly sick she was with no hope of getting better. My feelings now are more a low grade depression, a sadness, that passes quickly. When I said I did not have much appetite I meant all day, but by the time I got home from bowling(8pm), I was hungry and had a nice meal. Thanks for all the input. Sandy Sandy, it is wonderful to be with younger ones or older ones, for that matter, that really get pleasure when they are with you, etc. That is one of life's wonders which I really appreciate. However, the fact that you did not feel the feelings about your father is not necessarily a good one, Sandy. I have found that if I allow myself to feel what I'm feeling, including hurt and anger, I acknowledge the feeling is there, I understand it even if I don't know if I'm right or wrong about my feeling or what to do to make it better, but I can move on with my life after the feeling dissipates. It will. Like the other night I was crying (again) about my mother, all the times I hurt her and I didn't even know it at the time. Now that I'm older I realize how much I must have hurt her feelings but she loved me anyway, even tho ugh it was through her tears. I hurt about that. But I'm not going to take it out with food. It was such a hard lesson for me to learn -- that of not compensating with food. There is no need to do that. You just have to sit with your feeling for a while, and if you're not hungry, don't eat. do you think you're self-medicating with food? You indicated, if I understood you correctly, that you didn't have much of an appetite tonight, but ate anyway? Why is that? Were you eating with others? That is a difficult one for me, when I'm with others and I'm not hungry, but I'm working towards moderating myself when I know I will be with company. I've been about 4 weeks into this program, it's getting better but I do have to really think about all the pitfalls that are in front of me. At least I'm no longer looking at food as "the enemy." Take care, Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:46 PMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai I did not feel my feelings today and ate Klondike bars. I have been feeling rather down today but know it will pass. I didn't have much appetite but tonight I did eat a good meal and enjoyed it. I went bowling with my daughter and 5 y/o grandson. We had a great time. It was his first and he beat me. It was so healing to see how much he enjoyed it. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Sunny, Thank you for your kind thoughts. Tonight on my way home I was following a vehicle with a little black nose sticking out of the window. The dog looked so much like Cookie that it was hard to watch her, yet it was a cute reminder of the way Cookie used to be a long time ago. The last time I saw her she did not even look like Cookie at all, so thin and blind and deaf and major internal problems. My daughter and I have taken out the old pictures and are making an album. My grand daughter wants to write a " book " about Cookie's life. And we will have some type of ceremony. Sandy Sandy i just want to say Ive been feeling so sad for you since you lost your beloved furbaby. My favorite dog died 6 years ago this july 5th. I miss her to this day and sometimes a tearful moment still sneaks up on me. What a dear friend she was. Many of us understand your pain. SunnySent from my iTouch Tai, My mom and Dad died a long time ago and I have done a good deal of grieving. It is not so painful anymore, just a mild ache and wish I could talk to them. I do talk to them in my own way. My brother was very sick for a long time and his passing was a blessing. And I had not seen him in a long time. I did my grief work and now just a sense of loss bubbles up now and then. My fish died yesterday too. This is a week for passings. The hardest for me was the dog and that was tempered by how terribly sick she was with no hope of getting better. My feelings now are more a low grade depression, a sadness, that passes quickly. When I said I did not have much appetite I meant all day, but by the time I got home from bowling(8pm), I was hungry and had a nice meal. Thanks for all the input. Sandy Sandy, it is wonderful to be with younger ones or older ones, for that matter, that really get pleasure when they are with you, etc. That is one of life's wonders which I really appreciate. However, the fact that you did not feel the feelings about your father is not necessarily a good one, Sandy. I have found that if I allow myself to feel what I'm feeling, including hurt and anger, I acknowledge the feeling is there, I understand it even if I don't know if I'm right or wrong about my feeling or what to do to make it better, but I can move on with my life after the feeling dissipates. It will. Like the other night I was crying (again) about my mother, all the times I hurt her and I didn't even know it at the time. Now that I'm older I realize how much I must have hurt her feelings but she loved me anyway, even tho ugh it was through her tears. I hurt about that. But I'm not going to take it out with food. It was such a hard lesson for me to learn -- that of not compensating with food. There is no need to do that. You just have to sit with your feeling for a while, and if you're not hungry, don't eat. do you think you're self-medicating with food? You indicated, if I understood you correctly, that you didn't have much of an appetite tonight, but ate anyway? Why is that? Were you eating with others? That is a difficult one for me, when I'm with others and I'm not hungry, but I'm working towards moderating myself when I know I will be with company. I've been about 4 weeks into this program, it's getting better but I do have to really think about all the pitfalls that are in front of me. At least I'm no longer looking at food as " the enemy. " Take care, Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:46 PMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai I did not feel my feelings today and ate Klondike bars. I have been feeling rather down today but know it will pass. I didn't have much appetite but tonight I did eat a good meal and enjoyed it. I went bowling with my daughter and 5 y/o grandson. We had a great time. It was his first and he beat me. It was so healing to see how much he enjoyed it. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Sandy, there are times I will eat and not be hungry. because you said you ate the Klondike bars, well, I do hope you enjoyed them. LOL. There's nothing wrong with eating them. But did you really want them? It sounds like you did not, but ate them because you wanted something sweet, or something to make you feel better? I'm working on it. In general, though, how do you feel you're doing these days with eating? I have been weighing myself for the past few days because I'm eating only when I'm hungry and eating salads, etc., and was hoping to lose weight, but have not lost an ounce. That is what I wanted to eat, I did not do it because I am dieting or anything like that. But it is discouraging, because -- I know, absolutely know, I need to lose weight. I am at least 50 pounds overweight. Yes, they say when you get older it is very hard to lose weight and obviously that is true. The reason I need, absolutely need, to lose weight, is because of my feet, which are generally in a lot of pain. the only time I really feel no pain is when I'm in my recliner or in the pool, and often do not feel like going to the pool because of the time involved to get dressed, shower, change, etc. Once I'm there, it's ok, but getting there is the problem. Ah well ... sad, ain't it?So I know I'm doing something wrong in reference to eating, only I can't figure out what it is yet. :-) TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:56 PMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai, My mom and Dad died a long time ago and I have done a good deal of grieving. It is not so painful anymore, just a mild ache and wish I could talk to them. I do talk to them in my own way. My brother was very sick for a long time and his passing was a blessing. And I had not seen him in a long time. I did my grief work and now just a sense of loss bubbles up now and then. My fish died yesterday too. This is a week for passings. The hardest for me was the dog and that was tempered by how terribly sick she was with no hope of getting better. My feelings now are more a low grade depression, a sadness, that passes quickly. When I said I did not have much appetite I meant all day, but by the time I got home from bowling(8pm), I was hungry and had a nice meal. Thanks for all the input. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Tai: I stopped weighing myself several months ago. I know I have gained weight by the way my clothes fit. My primary goal is not weight loss even though I have 30lbs. to lose or more. My primary goal is health, and weight is a part of that perhaps. But overweight people can be healthy too. Have you read " Health at Every Size " or " Big Fat Lies " ? Some very interesting stuff there. I am focused on physical activity right now because I have not been able to be physically active for several years. It feels so good to be able to do just the simple things. I walk, ride my bike, swim, dance and started bowling too( with my 5 y/o grandson). That was fun. His first time and he beat me. When the weather cools down we go to the beach, it's been in high 90's here with heat index of 115! So I walk at the mall or other indoor places. I liked the Klondike bars and enjoyed them. Some days I do better with the eating than others. Right now I am feeling the pressure of going to the MD on Wednesday. I will not get weighed but my lab results were not good. The medication I have been on(Lopid) has effected my liver function. The Lopid was to keep my triglycerol levels down. I will just have to wait and see. I think I am nervous because I am afraid he might say I have to go on a " diet " . And perhaps I don't fully believe in IE yet and am afraid that may be true. I will have to deal with all that after Wednesday. My birthday is coming up too and that means cake and ice cream, which I will have and enjoy. Sandy Sandy, there are times I will eat and not be hungry. because you said you ate the Klondike bars, well, I do hope you enjoyed them. LOL. There's nothing wrong with eating them. But did you really want them? It sounds like you did not, but ate them because you wanted something sweet, or something to make you feel better? I'm working on it. In general, though, how do you feel you're doing these days with eating? I have been weighing myself for the past few days because I'm eating only when I'm hungry and eating salads, etc., and was hoping to lose weight, but have not lost an ounce. That is what I wanted to eat, I did not do it because I am dieting or anything like that. But it is discouraging, because -- I know, absolutely know, I need to lose weight. I am at least 50 pounds overweight. Yes, they say when you get older it is very hard to lose weight and obviously that is true. The reason I need, absolutely need, to lose weight, is because of my feet, which are generally in a lot of pain. the only time I really feel no pain is when I'm in my recliner or in the pool, and often do not feel like going to the pool because of the time involved to get dressed, shower, change, etc. Once I'm there, it's ok, but getting there is the problem. Ah well ... sad, ain't it? So I know I'm doing something wrong in reference to eating, only I can't figure out what it is yet. :-) Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:56 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai, My mom and Dad died a long time ago and I have done a good deal of grieving. It is not so painful anymore, just a mild ache and wish I could talk to them. I do talk to them in my own way. My brother was very sick for a long time and his passing was a blessing. And I had not seen him in a long time. I did my grief work and now just a sense of loss bubbles up now and then. My fish died yesterday too. This is a week for passings. The hardest for me was the dog and that was tempered by how terribly sick she was with no hope of getting better. My feelings now are more a low grade depression, a sadness, that passes quickly. When I said I did not have much appetite I meant all day, but by the time I got home from bowling(8pm), I was hungry and had a nice meal. Thanks for all the input. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi, Sandy. When I was footloose and fancyfree, I did not weigh myself for over one year. I gained tremendously, but I will not say that not weighing is the reason. I will continue weighing myself for a while, I know I'm not giving up with intuitive eating, i am not dieting, but I read an article that said that people who weigh themselves regularly lose more weight, or keep their weight steadier, than people who do not weigh themselves. I threw out my scale and then recently got another one, which was when I saw (gasp) how much weight I had gained. It is NOT healthy for me to be this heavy, but I must say that I have learned my lesson. The lesson is that I simply cannot stuff my face with every bit of candy, cake, and ice cream that I see and think I might enjoy at that moment. I am enjoying IE right now. I hope I lose weight, I have to lose weight, there is not much of a choice for me unless I wish to be in pain for the rest of my life. I was thinking about the concept (Roth's?) that for someone who is afraid of candy, just give them all the candy they want to eat, period. Let them eat as much of it as they like. At a certain point, they will stop doing that. That is what happened to me. After I ate anything and everything that suited my fancy for about a year, I stopped. I don't want the goodies in the quantity I used to. I am not on a diet. I gave up diets. Yes, I can honestly say I'm much better, but thank you for your words and your concern. Much appreciated. It sounds like you're afraid you're going to eat the cake and ice cream. If you are, then don't eat it, or don't eat much of it. If you want to enjoy it and eat it, then go ahead. It doesn't matter what your doctor tells you. You sound like a smart person, so apply your own wisdom to your life, as I am doing to mine to the best of my ability. :-) I really do appreciate your insights. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 4:29 PMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai: I stopped weighing myself several months ago. I know I have gained weight by the way my clothes fit. My primary goal is not weight loss even though I have 30lbs. to lose or more. My primary goal is health, and weight is a part of that perhaps. But overweight people can be healthy too. Have you read "Health at Every Size" or "Big Fat Lies" ? Some very interesting stuff there. I am focused on physical activity right now because I have not been able to be physically active for several years. It feels so good to be able to do just the simple things. I walk, ride my bike, swim, dance and started bowling too( with my 5 y/o grandson). That was fun. His first time and he beat me. When the weather cools down we go to the beach, it's been in high 90's here with heat index of 115! So I walk at the mall or other indoor places. I liked the Klondike bars and enjoyed them. Some days I do better with the eating than others. Right now I am feeling the pressure of going to the MD on Wednesday. I will not get weighed but my lab results were not good. The medication I have been on(Lopid) has effected my liver function. The Lopid was to keep my triglycerol levels down. I will just have to wait and see. I think I am nervous because I am afraid he might say I have to go on a "diet". And perhaps I don't fully believe in IE yet and am afraid that may be true. I will have to deal with all that after Wednesday. My birthday is coming up too and that means cake and ice cream, which I will have and enjoy. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi, Sandy. When I was footloose and fancyfree, I did not weigh myself for over one year. I gained tremendously, but I will not say that not weighing is the reason. I will continue weighing myself for a while, I know I'm not giving up with intuitive eating, i am not dieting, but I read an article that said that people who weigh themselves regularly lose more weight, or keep their weight steadier, than people who do not weigh themselves. I threw out my scale and then recently got another one, which was when I saw (gasp) how much weight I had gained. It is NOT healthy for me to be this heavy, but I must say that I have learned my lesson. The lesson is that I simply cannot stuff my face with every bit of candy, cake, and ice cream that I see and think I might enjoy at that moment. I am enjoying IE right now. I hope I lose weight, I have to lose weight, there is not much of a choice for me unless I wish to be in pain for the rest of my life. I was thinking about the concept (Roth's?) that for someone who is afraid of candy, just give them all the candy they want to eat, period. Let them eat as much of it as they like. At a certain point, they will stop doing that. That is what happened to me. After I ate anything and everything that suited my fancy for about a year, I stopped. I don't want the goodies in the quantity I used to. I am not on a diet. I gave up diets. Yes, I can honestly say I'm much better, but thank you for your words and your concern. Much appreciated. It sounds like you're afraid you're going to eat the cake and ice cream. If you are, then don't eat it, or don't eat much of it. If you want to enjoy it and eat it, then go ahead. It doesn't matter what your doctor tells you. You sound like a smart person, so apply your own wisdom to your life, as I am doing to mine to the best of my ability. :-) I really do appreciate your insights. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 4:29 PMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai: I stopped weighing myself several months ago. I know I have gained weight by the way my clothes fit. My primary goal is not weight loss even though I have 30lbs. to lose or more. My primary goal is health, and weight is a part of that perhaps. But overweight people can be healthy too. Have you read "Health at Every Size" or "Big Fat Lies" ? Some very interesting stuff there. I am focused on physical activity right now because I have not been able to be physically active for several years. It feels so good to be able to do just the simple things. I walk, ride my bike, swim, dance and started bowling too( with my 5 y/o grandson). That was fun. His first time and he beat me. When the weather cools down we go to the beach, it's been in high 90's here with heat index of 115! So I walk at the mall or other indoor places. I liked the Klondike bars and enjoyed them. Some days I do better with the eating than others. Right now I am feeling the pressure of going to the MD on Wednesday. I will not get weighed but my lab results were not good. The medication I have been on(Lopid) has effected my liver function. The Lopid was to keep my triglycerol levels down. I will just have to wait and see. I think I am nervous because I am afraid he might say I have to go on a "diet". And perhaps I don't fully believe in IE yet and am afraid that may be true. I will have to deal with all that after Wednesday. My birthday is coming up too and that means cake and ice cream, which I will have and enjoy. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi, Sandy. When I was footloose and fancyfree, I did not weigh myself for over one year. I gained tremendously, but I will not say that not weighing is the reason. I will continue weighing myself for a while, I know I'm not giving up with intuitive eating, i am not dieting, but I read an article that said that people who weigh themselves regularly lose more weight, or keep their weight steadier, than people who do not weigh themselves. I threw out my scale and then recently got another one, which was when I saw (gasp) how much weight I had gained. It is NOT healthy for me to be this heavy, but I must say that I have learned my lesson. The lesson is that I simply cannot stuff my face with every bit of candy, cake, and ice cream that I see and think I might enjoy at that moment. I am enjoying IE right now. I hope I lose weight, I have to lose weight, there is not much of a choice for me unless I wish to be in pain for the rest of my life. I was thinking about the concept (Roth's?) that for someone who is afraid of candy, just give them all the candy they want to eat, period. Let them eat as much of it as they like. At a certain point, they will stop doing that. That is what happened to me. After I ate anything and everything that suited my fancy for about a year, I stopped. I don't want the goodies in the quantity I used to. I am not on a diet. I gave up diets. Yes, I can honestly say I'm much better, but thank you for your words and your concern. Much appreciated. It sounds like you're afraid you're going to eat the cake and ice cream. If you are, then don't eat it, or don't eat much of it. If you want to enjoy it and eat it, then go ahead. It doesn't matter what your doctor tells you. You sound like a smart person, so apply your own wisdom to your life, as I am doing to mine to the best of my ability. :-) I really do appreciate your insights. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 4:29 PMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai: I stopped weighing myself several months ago. I know I have gained weight by the way my clothes fit. My primary goal is not weight loss even though I have 30lbs. to lose or more. My primary goal is health, and weight is a part of that perhaps. But overweight people can be healthy too. Have you read "Health at Every Size" or "Big Fat Lies" ? Some very interesting stuff there. I am focused on physical activity right now because I have not been able to be physically active for several years. It feels so good to be able to do just the simple things. I walk, ride my bike, swim, dance and started bowling too( with my 5 y/o grandson). That was fun. His first time and he beat me. When the weather cools down we go to the beach, it's been in high 90's here with heat index of 115! So I walk at the mall or other indoor places. I liked the Klondike bars and enjoyed them. Some days I do better with the eating than others. Right now I am feeling the pressure of going to the MD on Wednesday. I will not get weighed but my lab results were not good. The medication I have been on(Lopid) has effected my liver function. The Lopid was to keep my triglycerol levels down. I will just have to wait and see. I think I am nervous because I am afraid he might say I have to go on a "diet". And perhaps I don't fully believe in IE yet and am afraid that may be true. I will have to deal with all that after Wednesday. My birthday is coming up too and that means cake and ice cream, which I will have and enjoy. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Hi, Sandy. When I was footloose and fancyfree, I did not weigh myself for over one year. I gained tremendously, but I will not say that not weighing is the reason. I will continue weighing myself for a while, I know I'm not giving up with intuitive eating, i am not dieting, but I read an article that said that people who weigh themselves regularly lose more weight, or keep their weight steadier, than people who do not weigh themselves. I threw out my scale and then recently got another one, which was when I saw (gasp) how much weight I had gained. It is NOT healthy for me to be this heavy, but I must say that I have learned my lesson. The lesson is that I simply cannot stuff my face with every bit of candy, cake, and ice cream that I see and think I might enjoy at that moment. I am enjoying IE right now. I hope I lose weight, I have to lose weight, there is not much of a choice for me unless I wish to be in pain for the rest of my life. I was thinking about the concept (Roth's?) that for someone who is afraid of candy, just give them all the candy they want to eat, period. Let them eat as much of it as they like. At a certain point, they will stop doing that. That is what happened to me. After I ate anything and everything that suited my fancy for about a year, I stopped. I don't want the goodies in the quantity I used to. I am not on a diet. I gave up diets. Yes, I can honestly say I'm much better, but thank you for your words and your concern. Much appreciated. It sounds like you're afraid you're going to eat the cake and ice cream. If you are, then don't eat it, or don't eat much of it. If you want to enjoy it and eat it, then go ahead. It doesn't matter what your doctor tells you. You sound like a smart person, so apply your own wisdom to your life, as I am doing to mine to the best of my ability. :-) I really do appreciate your insights. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 4:29 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai: I stopped weighing myself several months ago. I know I have gained weight by the way my clothes fit. My primary goal is not weight loss even though I have 30lbs. to lose or more. My primary goal is health, and weight is a part of that perhaps. But overweight people can be healthy too. Have you read " Health at Every Size " or " Big Fat Lies " ? Some very interesting stuff there. I am focused on physical activity right now because I have not been able to be physically active for several years. It feels so good to be able to do just the simple things. I walk, ride my bike, swim, dance and started bowling too( with my 5 y/o grandson). That was fun. His first time and he beat me. When the weather cools down we go to the beach, it's been in high 90's here with heat index of 115! So I walk at the mall or other indoor places. I liked the Klondike bars and enjoyed them. Some days I do better with the eating than others. Right now I am feeling the pressure of going to the MD on Wednesday. I will not get weighed but my lab results were not good. The medication I have been on(Lopid) has effected my liver function. The Lopid was to keep my triglycerol levels down. I will just have to wait and see. I think I am nervous because I am afraid he might say I have to go on a " diet " . And perhaps I don't fully believe in IE yet and am afraid that may be true. I will have to deal with all that after Wednesday. My birthday is coming up too and that means cake and ice cream, which I will have and enjoy. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Hi, Sandy. When I was footloose and fancyfree, I did not weigh myself for over one year. I gained tremendously, but I will not say that not weighing is the reason. I will continue weighing myself for a while, I know I'm not giving up with intuitive eating, i am not dieting, but I read an article that said that people who weigh themselves regularly lose more weight, or keep their weight steadier, than people who do not weigh themselves. I threw out my scale and then recently got another one, which was when I saw (gasp) how much weight I had gained. It is NOT healthy for me to be this heavy, but I must say that I have learned my lesson. The lesson is that I simply cannot stuff my face with every bit of candy, cake, and ice cream that I see and think I might enjoy at that moment. I am enjoying IE right now. I hope I lose weight, I have to lose weight, there is not much of a choice for me unless I wish to be in pain for the rest of my life. I was thinking about the concept (Roth's?) that for someone who is afraid of candy, just give them all the candy they want to eat, period. Let them eat as much of it as they like. At a certain point, they will stop doing that. That is what happened to me. After I ate anything and everything that suited my fancy for about a year, I stopped. I don't want the goodies in the quantity I used to. I am not on a diet. I gave up diets. Yes, I can honestly say I'm much better, but thank you for your words and your concern. Much appreciated. It sounds like you're afraid you're going to eat the cake and ice cream. If you are, then don't eat it, or don't eat much of it. If you want to enjoy it and eat it, then go ahead. It doesn't matter what your doctor tells you. You sound like a smart person, so apply your own wisdom to your life, as I am doing to mine to the best of my ability. :-) I really do appreciate your insights. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 4:29 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai: I stopped weighing myself several months ago. I know I have gained weight by the way my clothes fit. My primary goal is not weight loss even though I have 30lbs. to lose or more. My primary goal is health, and weight is a part of that perhaps. But overweight people can be healthy too. Have you read " Health at Every Size " or " Big Fat Lies " ? Some very interesting stuff there. I am focused on physical activity right now because I have not been able to be physically active for several years. It feels so good to be able to do just the simple things. I walk, ride my bike, swim, dance and started bowling too( with my 5 y/o grandson). That was fun. His first time and he beat me. When the weather cools down we go to the beach, it's been in high 90's here with heat index of 115! So I walk at the mall or other indoor places. I liked the Klondike bars and enjoyed them. Some days I do better with the eating than others. Right now I am feeling the pressure of going to the MD on Wednesday. I will not get weighed but my lab results were not good. The medication I have been on(Lopid) has effected my liver function. The Lopid was to keep my triglycerol levels down. I will just have to wait and see. I think I am nervous because I am afraid he might say I have to go on a " diet " . And perhaps I don't fully believe in IE yet and am afraid that may be true. I will have to deal with all that after Wednesday. My birthday is coming up too and that means cake and ice cream, which I will have and enjoy. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Hi, Sandy. When I was footloose and fancyfree, I did not weigh myself for over one year. I gained tremendously, but I will not say that not weighing is the reason. I will continue weighing myself for a while, I know I'm not giving up with intuitive eating, i am not dieting, but I read an article that said that people who weigh themselves regularly lose more weight, or keep their weight steadier, than people who do not weigh themselves. I threw out my scale and then recently got another one, which was when I saw (gasp) how much weight I had gained. It is NOT healthy for me to be this heavy, but I must say that I have learned my lesson. The lesson is that I simply cannot stuff my face with every bit of candy, cake, and ice cream that I see and think I might enjoy at that moment. I am enjoying IE right now. I hope I lose weight, I have to lose weight, there is not much of a choice for me unless I wish to be in pain for the rest of my life. I was thinking about the concept (Roth's?) that for someone who is afraid of candy, just give them all the candy they want to eat, period. Let them eat as much of it as they like. At a certain point, they will stop doing that. That is what happened to me. After I ate anything and everything that suited my fancy for about a year, I stopped. I don't want the goodies in the quantity I used to. I am not on a diet. I gave up diets. Yes, I can honestly say I'm much better, but thank you for your words and your concern. Much appreciated. It sounds like you're afraid you're going to eat the cake and ice cream. If you are, then don't eat it, or don't eat much of it. If you want to enjoy it and eat it, then go ahead. It doesn't matter what your doctor tells you. You sound like a smart person, so apply your own wisdom to your life, as I am doing to mine to the best of my ability. :-) I really do appreciate your insights. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 4:29 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Tai: I stopped weighing myself several months ago. I know I have gained weight by the way my clothes fit. My primary goal is not weight loss even though I have 30lbs. to lose or more. My primary goal is health, and weight is a part of that perhaps. But overweight people can be healthy too. Have you read " Health at Every Size " or " Big Fat Lies " ? Some very interesting stuff there. I am focused on physical activity right now because I have not been able to be physically active for several years. It feels so good to be able to do just the simple things. I walk, ride my bike, swim, dance and started bowling too( with my 5 y/o grandson). That was fun. His first time and he beat me. When the weather cools down we go to the beach, it's been in high 90's here with heat index of 115! So I walk at the mall or other indoor places. I liked the Klondike bars and enjoyed them. Some days I do better with the eating than others. Right now I am feeling the pressure of going to the MD on Wednesday. I will not get weighed but my lab results were not good. The medication I have been on(Lopid) has effected my liver function. The Lopid was to keep my triglycerol levels down. I will just have to wait and see. I think I am nervous because I am afraid he might say I have to go on a " diet " . And perhaps I don't fully believe in IE yet and am afraid that may be true. I will have to deal with all that after Wednesday. My birthday is coming up too and that means cake and ice cream, which I will have and enjoy. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor (Pamela Peeke), who said, "I define health simply as successful adaptation to life." I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor (Pamela Peeke), who said, "I define health simply as successful adaptation to life." I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I have been thinking about what I might say if he gets on that diet kick. I will thank him for the information and tell him I will take it under advisement. My friend uses this when he takes his car in to the dealer/mechanic and they " recommend " what needs to be done. I think it is a brilliant response. Then I will let the doc know that I am working on a program of total life style change versus diets because they don't work. Or he may just not say anything related to weight and it is my issue, the linger doubt that IE may not be any different than another diet. I'm not saying that but I think I have that nagging doubt and need to reinforce my resolve. I will let you know. Sandy OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor (Pamela Peeke), who said, " I define health simply as successful adaptation to life. " I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I have been thinking about what I might say if he gets on that diet kick. I will thank him for the information and tell him I will take it under advisement. My friend uses this when he takes his car in to the dealer/mechanic and they " recommend " what needs to be done. I think it is a brilliant response. Then I will let the doc know that I am working on a program of total life style change versus diets because they don't work. Or he may just not say anything related to weight and it is my issue, the linger doubt that IE may not be any different than another diet. I'm not saying that but I think I have that nagging doubt and need to reinforce my resolve. I will let you know. Sandy OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor (Pamela Peeke), who said, " I define health simply as successful adaptation to life. " I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I have been thinking about what I might say if he gets on that diet kick. I will thank him for the information and tell him I will take it under advisement. My friend uses this when he takes his car in to the dealer/mechanic and they " recommend " what needs to be done. I think it is a brilliant response. Then I will let the doc know that I am working on a program of total life style change versus diets because they don't work. Or he may just not say anything related to weight and it is my issue, the linger doubt that IE may not be any different than another diet. I'm not saying that but I think I have that nagging doubt and need to reinforce my resolve. I will let you know. Sandy OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor (Pamela Peeke), who said, " I define health simply as successful adaptation to life. " I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yes, let me know, Sandy, I'm curious how he handles it and how you handle it. If the doctor tells me that I need to lose weight, I'll simply say, I'm working on it, like you say, by making lifestyle changes. They'll understand that language. No, I cannot go on a diet. Thanks for your input once again. Keep us informed. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 7:18 AMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry I have been thinking about what I might say if he gets on that diet kick. I will thank him for the information and tell him I will take it under advisement. My friend uses this when he takes his car in to the dealer/mechanic and they "recommend" what needs to be done. I think it is a brilliant response. Then I will let the doc know that I am working on a program of total life style change versus diets because they don't work. Or he may just not say anything related to weight and it is my issue, the linger doubt that IE may not be any different than another diet. I'm not saying that but I think I have that nagging doubt and need to reinforce my resolve. I will let you know. Sandy OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor (Pamela Peeke), who said, "I define health simply as successful adaptation to life." I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yes, let me know, Sandy, I'm curious how he handles it and how you handle it. If the doctor tells me that I need to lose weight, I'll simply say, I'm working on it, like you say, by making lifestyle changes. They'll understand that language. No, I cannot go on a diet. Thanks for your input once again. Keep us informed. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 7:18 AMSubject: Re: Eating when hungry I have been thinking about what I might say if he gets on that diet kick. I will thank him for the information and tell him I will take it under advisement. My friend uses this when he takes his car in to the dealer/mechanic and they "recommend" what needs to be done. I think it is a brilliant response. Then I will let the doc know that I am working on a program of total life style change versus diets because they don't work. Or he may just not say anything related to weight and it is my issue, the linger doubt that IE may not be any different than another diet. I'm not saying that but I think I have that nagging doubt and need to reinforce my resolve. I will let you know. Sandy OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor (Pamela Peeke), who said, "I define health simply as successful adaptation to life." I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Tai: Thanks for that. I will I have it written down because I can get flustered and tongue tied. First I am going to start but not getting weighed in. And then I have to see what the lab tests are all about. He took me off Lopid due to liver function results. Now I am going for my 4th lab test on that. I do like this MD and he is very good at picking up on things. Sandy Yes, let me know, Sandy, I'm curious how he handles it and how you handle it. If the doctor tells me that I need to lose weight, I'll simply say, I'm working on it, like you say, by making lifestyle changes. They'll understand that language. No, I cannot go on a diet. Thanks for your input once again. Keep us informed. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 7:18 AM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry I have been thinking about what I might say if he gets on that diet kick. I will thank him for the information and tell him I will take it under advisement. My friend uses this when he takes his car in to the dealer/mechanic and they " recommend " what needs to be done. I think it is a brilliant response. Then I will let the doc know that I am working on a program of total life style change versus diets because they don't work. Or he may just not say anything related to weight and it is my issue, the linger doubt that IE may not be any different than another diet. I'm not saying that but I think I have that nagging doubt and need to reinforce my resolve. I will let you know. Sandy OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor (Pamela Peeke), who said, " I define health simply as successful adaptation to life. " I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Tai: Thanks for that. I will I have it written down because I can get flustered and tongue tied. First I am going to start but not getting weighed in. And then I have to see what the lab tests are all about. He took me off Lopid due to liver function results. Now I am going for my 4th lab test on that. I do like this MD and he is very good at picking up on things. Sandy Yes, let me know, Sandy, I'm curious how he handles it and how you handle it. If the doctor tells me that I need to lose weight, I'll simply say, I'm working on it, like you say, by making lifestyle changes. They'll understand that language. No, I cannot go on a diet. Thanks for your input once again. Keep us informed. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 7:18 AM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry I have been thinking about what I might say if he gets on that diet kick. I will thank him for the information and tell him I will take it under advisement. My friend uses this when he takes his car in to the dealer/mechanic and they " recommend " what needs to be done. I think it is a brilliant response. Then I will let the doc know that I am working on a program of total life style change versus diets because they don't work. Or he may just not say anything related to weight and it is my issue, the linger doubt that IE may not be any different than another diet. I'm not saying that but I think I have that nagging doubt and need to reinforce my resolve. I will let you know. Sandy OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor (Pamela Peeke), who said, " I define health simply as successful adaptation to life. " I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Tai: Thanks for that. I will I have it written down because I can get flustered and tongue tied. First I am going to start but not getting weighed in. And then I have to see what the lab tests are all about. He took me off Lopid due to liver function results. Now I am going for my 4th lab test on that. I do like this MD and he is very good at picking up on things. Sandy Yes, let me know, Sandy, I'm curious how he handles it and how you handle it. If the doctor tells me that I need to lose weight, I'll simply say, I'm working on it, like you say, by making lifestyle changes. They'll understand that language. No, I cannot go on a diet. Thanks for your input once again. Keep us informed. Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 7:18 AM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry I have been thinking about what I might say if he gets on that diet kick. I will thank him for the information and tell him I will take it under advisement. My friend uses this when he takes his car in to the dealer/mechanic and they " recommend " what needs to be done. I think it is a brilliant response. Then I will let the doc know that I am working on a program of total life style change versus diets because they don't work. Or he may just not say anything related to weight and it is my issue, the linger doubt that IE may not be any different than another diet. I'm not saying that but I think I have that nagging doubt and need to reinforce my resolve. I will let you know. Sandy OK, great, Sandy. I hope all goes well at the doctor's office, and don't let the word 'diet' knock you out. Remember -- he's only a doctor, and he's trying to help you, but you know that you're doing your utmost, and you will continue on a healthful course. I read something in a book by a doctor (Pamela Peeke), who said, " I define health simply as successful adaptation to life. " I thought that was an excellent statement! Tai To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 10:08 PM Subject: Re: Eating when hungry Thanks Tai, I am not afraid of eating the cake and ice cream. I did it last month at some celebration? And I didn't go back for seconds because I was satisfied. I did that eat anything and everything for about 3 months and now have reached a new phase, or I should say am entering one. Something has shifted for me and I am listening to the tapes and reading the books again. I can see where I might have misinterperted the eat anything phase, or rather neglected the rest of it. Like eating what I really want, really being present to the eating(although I did that fairly well), eating when I was hungry and not any time, and others. I still haven't gotten my lab results on liver function, but I have to have more blood work and I see the doctor on Wednesday. I will find out more about this situation then. But it was a wake up call that led me to choosing wisely and put the other principles in practice. I got past that short mood thing and will be ok now. I will let you know what happens at the doctor's office. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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