Re: upbringing/thinking about food

[Guest guest]

I don't think about food all of the time. When I do think of food, it's more like, "What exactly do I want to eat right now?" But I don't even think about it most of the time.What do I think about? Well, earlier today I was thinking about how my foot felt while I was hiking (I have been battling plantar faciitis). Now I am thinking of what to do with some checked seersucker I cut out for a dress. It's just not going to work for the dress, so maybe I can turn it into a gored skirt, but I'm not sure. Tomorrow I'll be thinking about what to pack for my trip to Korea...There is a lot more to life than food.From: Tailyn

Grey

I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

[Guest guest]

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have

a ball on your trip.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

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>> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about

food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food

on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there.

I would love to know how those people think. Tai

[Guest guest]

Certainly there is a lot more. But then why worry about food and eating? IOW, why worry or think about IE? It takes time, effort, concentration and focus to stick to the principles of IE, doesn't it? Yes ... in between eating there are other things. TV, sewing, reading, lots of other things. But a lot of concentration and time is spent thinking about and considering eating, wouldn't you say so? I also love to knit, crochet, and sew. But if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to

do in between eatings. :-) TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:56 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have a ball on your trip.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

>

>> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

[Guest guest]

Certainly there is a lot more. But then why worry about food and eating? IOW, why worry or think about IE? It takes time, effort, concentration and focus to stick to the principles of IE, doesn't it? Yes ... in between eating there are other things. TV, sewing, reading, lots of other things. But a lot of concentration and time is spent thinking about and considering eating, wouldn't you say so? I also love to knit, crochet, and sew. But if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to

do in between eatings. :-) TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:56 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have a ball on your trip.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

>

>> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

[Guest guest]

I know it's hard to believe, but I do think it gets easier, and that you will think less about food with time. I don't feel like I think about it all the time at all. In fact, I get hungry and it takes me by surprise every time. Which is actually sort of annoying, because if it was on my mind more often i might actually prepare some food so that it's ready when I get hungry!

I think the more you trust your body, and feed it when its hungry, the less eating will be on your mind... anxiety over hunger lessens as you consistently feed yourself. but it takes time. as does learning how to eat intuitively [most of the time].

now i only get anxious if i get too hungry.hth,abby 

[Guest guest]

I know it's hard to believe, but I do think it gets easier, and that you will think less about food with time. I don't feel like I think about it all the time at all. In fact, I get hungry and it takes me by surprise every time. Which is actually sort of annoying, because if it was on my mind more often i might actually prepare some food so that it's ready when I get hungry!

I think the more you trust your body, and feed it when its hungry, the less eating will be on your mind... anxiety over hunger lessens as you consistently feed yourself. but it takes time. as does learning how to eat intuitively [most of the time].

now i only get anxious if i get too hungry.hth,abby 

[Guest guest]

Tai, I find that when I am engrossed in doing something I love especially, I forget all about eating or IE or weight.  I just am in the moment until I feel my tummy start to rumble and I know it is getting close to time to eat.  My daughter, grandson and I went to the movies yesterday and saw Winnie the Pooh movie.  Pooh's tummy really rumbles when he is hungry but he is out of honey.  His friends get into trouble and he goes to help over and over and forgets about his hunger while helping them. Then his tummy RUMBLES and he remembers he is hungry.  This scenario repeats over and over until in the end he  gets his honey and satisfies his tummy.  I just realized as I started to respond to you that this movie had a lot of meaning. It's not really IE but had some similarties. I am going to try to remember Pooh and listen to my tummy.   The same is true for me when whatever I am doing fully, I forget about food a lot.  I get engrossed in computer games and searches, reading, painting my artwork, writing poetry and learning stories to tell at my group. My thoughts about food sneak in quite often but I think it is improving.  I hope this makes some sense. Sandy

 

Certainly there is a lot more. But then why worry about food and eating? IOW, why worry or think about IE? It takes time, effort, concentration and focus to stick to the principles of IE, doesn't it? Yes ... in between eating there are other things. TV, sewing, reading, lots of other things. But a lot of concentration and time is spent thinking about and considering eating, wouldn't you say so? I also love to knit, crochet, and sew. But if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to

do in between eatings. :-) Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:56 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have a ball on your trip.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

>

>> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

[Guest guest]

Tai, I find that when I am engrossed in doing something I love especially, I forget all about eating or IE or weight.  I just am in the moment until I feel my tummy start to rumble and I know it is getting close to time to eat.  My daughter, grandson and I went to the movies yesterday and saw Winnie the Pooh movie.  Pooh's tummy really rumbles when he is hungry but he is out of honey.  His friends get into trouble and he goes to help over and over and forgets about his hunger while helping them. Then his tummy RUMBLES and he remembers he is hungry.  This scenario repeats over and over until in the end he  gets his honey and satisfies his tummy.  I just realized as I started to respond to you that this movie had a lot of meaning. It's not really IE but had some similarties. I am going to try to remember Pooh and listen to my tummy.   The same is true for me when whatever I am doing fully, I forget about food a lot.  I get engrossed in computer games and searches, reading, painting my artwork, writing poetry and learning stories to tell at my group. My thoughts about food sneak in quite often but I think it is improving.  I hope this makes some sense. Sandy

 

Certainly there is a lot more. But then why worry about food and eating? IOW, why worry or think about IE? It takes time, effort, concentration and focus to stick to the principles of IE, doesn't it? Yes ... in between eating there are other things. TV, sewing, reading, lots of other things. But a lot of concentration and time is spent thinking about and considering eating, wouldn't you say so? I also love to knit, crochet, and sew. But if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to

do in between eatings. :-) Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:56 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have a ball on your trip.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

>

>> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

[Guest guest]

Abby, when I forget about my hunger/eating and get too hungry, then I sometimes have to get creative real quick and prepare something.  Sometimes I do well with that, other times I grab something quick and not really what I want.  Sandy

 

I know it's hard to believe, but I do think it gets easier, and that you will think less about food with time. I don't feel like I think about it all the time at all. In fact, I get hungry and it takes me by surprise every time. Which is actually sort of annoying, because if it was on my mind more often i might actually prepare some food so that it's ready when I get hungry!

I think the more you trust your body, and feed it when its hungry, the less eating will be on your mind... anxiety over hunger lessens as you consistently feed yourself. but it takes time. as does learning how to eat intuitively [most of the time].

now i only get anxious if i get too hungry.hth,abby 

[Guest guest]

OK, that is a good point, Sandy. Someone who wrote that episode must have been struggling with these issues, too, or at least been well aware of them. :-) My main issue is not being prepared with foods handy that I enjoy. And eating out. That really scares me, I love to eat out. TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 10:02 PMSubject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Tai, I find that when I am engrossed in doing something I love especially, I forget all about eating or IE or weight. I just am in the moment until I feel my tummy start to rumble and I know it is getting close to time to eat. My daughter, grandson and I went to the movies yesterday and saw Winnie the Pooh movie. Pooh's tummy really rumbles when he is hungry but he is out of honey. His friends get into trouble and he goes to help over and over and forgets about his hunger while helping them. Then his tummy RUMBLES and he remembers he is hungry. This scenario repeats over and over until in the end he gets his honey and satisfies his tummy. I just realized as I started to respond to you that this movie had a lot of meaning. It's not really IE but had some similarties. I am going to try to remember Pooh and listen to my tummy. The same is true for me when whatever I am doing fully, I forget

about food a lot. I get engrossed in computer games and searches, reading, painting my artwork, writing poetry and learning stories to tell at my group. My thoughts about food sneak in quite often but I think it is improving. I hope this makes some sense. Sandy

Certainly there is a lot more. But then why worry about food and eating? IOW, why worry or think about IE? It takes time, effort, concentration and focus to stick to the principles of IE, doesn't it? Yes ... in between eating there are other things. TV, sewing, reading, lots of other things. But a lot of concentration and time is spent thinking about and considering eating, wouldn't you say so? I also love to knit, crochet, and sew. But if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are

lots of things to

do in between eatings. :-) Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:56 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have a ball on your trip.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

>

>> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

[Guest guest]

Tai, I eat out with my significant other 3-4 times a week and it is really challenging.  Mainly the timing it difficult.  Either I am not hungry or am too hungry, so I have to put in a lot of effort on the " schedule " .  It is much easier when I eat alone.  Once a week we eat out about noon at a little restaurant and I have breakfast.  On those days I eat fruit and yogurt first thing in the morning and the have eggs at the restaurant.  When we go to the buffet once a week, I have breakfast around 8 because I am hungry, and then we eat at noonish.  If that is too long for me I eat a little snack at 10 before we leave for the buffet at 11.  So maybe you can see that the schedule/planning can be complicated. I try to follow IE eating when hungry and stopping when full even when I eat out.  Sandy

 

OK, that is a good point, Sandy. Someone who wrote that episode must have been struggling with these issues, too, or at least been well aware of them. :-) My main issue is not being prepared with foods handy that I enjoy. And eating out. That really scares me, I love to eat out. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 10:02 PMSubject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Tai, I find that when I am engrossed in doing something I love especially, I forget all about eating or IE or weight.  I just am in the moment until I feel my tummy start to rumble and I know it is getting close to time to eat.  My daughter, grandson and I went to the movies yesterday and saw Winnie the Pooh movie.  Pooh's tummy really rumbles when he is hungry but he is out of honey.  His friends get into trouble and he goes to help over and over and forgets about his hunger while helping them. Then his tummy RUMBLES and he remembers he is hungry.  This scenario repeats over and over until in the end he  gets his honey and satisfies his tummy.  I just realized as I started to respond to you that this movie had a lot of meaning. It's not really IE but had some similarties. I am going to try to remember Pooh and listen to my tummy.   The same is true for me when whatever I am doing fully, I forget

about food a lot.  I get engrossed in computer games and searches, reading, painting my artwork, writing poetry and learning stories to tell at my group. My thoughts about food sneak in quite often but I think it is improving.  I hope this makes some sense. Sandy

 

Certainly there is a lot more. But then why worry about food and eating? IOW, why worry or think about IE? It takes time, effort, concentration and focus to stick to the principles of IE, doesn't it? Yes ... in between eating there are other things. TV, sewing, reading, lots of other things. But a lot of concentration and time is spent thinking about and considering eating, wouldn't you say so? I also love to knit, crochet, and sew. But if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are

lots of things to

do in between eatings. :-) Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:56 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have a ball on your trip.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

>

>> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

[Guest guest]

I eat out fairly frequently too. I stop when I'm full and take home leftovers. Then I eat the leftovers when I'm hungry again.

From: BeaulieuSent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 7:26 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Tai, I eat out with my significant other 3-4 times a week and it is really challenging. Mainly the timing it difficult. Either I am not hungry or am too hungry, so I have to put in a lot of effort on the"schedule". It is much easier when I eat alone. Once a week we eat out about noon at a little restaurant and I have breakfast. On those days I eat fruit and yogurt first thing in the morning and the have eggs at the restaurant. When we go to the buffet once a week, I have breakfast around 8 because I am hungry, and then we eat at noonish. If that is too long for me I eat a little snack at 10 before we leave for the buffet at 11. So maybe you can see that the schedule/planning can be complicated. I try to follow IE eating when hungry and stopping when full even when I eat out. Sandy

OK, that is a good point, Sandy. Someone who wrote that episode must have been struggling with these issues, too, or at least been well aware of them. :-) My main issue is not being prepared with foods handy that I enjoy. And eating out. That really scares me, I love to eat out. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 10:02 PMSubject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Tai, I find that when I am engrossed in doing something I love especially, I forget all about eating or IE or weight. I just am in the moment until I feel my tummy start to rumble and I know it is getting close to time to eat. My daughter, grandson and I went to the movies yesterday and saw Winnie the Pooh movie. Pooh's tummy really rumbles when he is hungry but he is out of honey. His friends get into trouble and he goes to help over and over and forgets about his hunger while helping them. Then his tummy RUMBLES and he remembers he is hungry. This scenario repeats over and over until in the end he gets his honey and satisfies his tummy. I just realized as I started to respond to you that this movie had a lot of meaning. It's not really IE but had some similarties. I am going to try to remember Pooh and listen to my tummy. The same is true for me when whatever I am doing fully, I forget about food a lot. I get engrossed in computer games and searches, reading, painting my artwork, writing poetry and learning stories to tell at my group. My thoughts about food sneak in quite often but I think it is improving. I hope this makes some sense. Sandy

Certainly there is a lot more. But then why worry about food and eating? IOW, why worry or think about IE? It takes time, effort, concentration and focus to stick to the principles of IE, doesn't it? Yes ... in between eating there are other things. TV, sewing, reading, lots of other things. But a lot of concentration and time is spent thinking about and considering eating, wouldn't you say so? I also love to knit, crochet, and sew. But if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to do in between eatings. :-) Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:56 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have a ball on your trip. KatchaIEing since March 2007> > >> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

[Guest guest]

Rain, Yes I take home leftovers often but you aren't allowed to do that at the buffet.

 

I eat out fairly frequently too. I stop when I'm full and take home leftovers. Then I eat the leftovers when I'm hungry again.

From: BeaulieuSent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 7:26 PM

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Subject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Tai, I eat out with my significant other 3-4 times a week and it is really challenging.  Mainly the timing it difficult.  Either I am not hungry or am too hungry, so I have to put in a lot of effort on the " schedule " .  It is much easier when I eat alone.  Once a week we eat out about noon at a little restaurant and I have breakfast.  On those days I eat fruit and yogurt first thing in the morning and the have eggs at the restaurant.  When we go to the buffet once a week, I have breakfast around 8 because I am hungry, and then we eat at noonish.  If that is too long for me I eat a little snack at 10 before we leave for the buffet at 11.  So maybe you can see that the schedule/planning can be complicated. I try to follow IE eating when hungry and stopping when full even when I eat out.  Sandy

 

OK, that is a good point, Sandy. Someone who wrote that episode must have been struggling with these issues, too, or at least been well aware of them. :-) My main issue is not being prepared with foods handy that I enjoy. And eating out. That really scares me, I love to eat out. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 10:02 PM

Subject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Tai, I find that when I am engrossed in doing something I love especially, I forget all about eating or IE or weight.  I just am in the moment until I feel my tummy start to rumble and I know it is getting close to time to eat.  My daughter, grandson and I went to the movies yesterday and saw Winnie the Pooh movie.  Pooh's tummy really rumbles when he is hungry but he is out of honey.  His friends get into trouble and he goes to help over and over and forgets about his hunger while helping them. Then his tummy RUMBLES and he remembers he is hungry.  This scenario repeats over and over until in the end he  gets his honey and satisfies his tummy.  I just realized as I started to respond to you that this movie had a lot of meaning. It's not really IE but had some similarties. I am going to try to remember Pooh and listen to my tummy.   The same is true for me when whatever I am doing fully, I forget about food a lot.  I get engrossed in computer games and searches, reading, painting my artwork, writing poetry and learning stories to tell at my group. My thoughts about food sneak in quite often but I think it is improving.  I hope this makes some sense. Sandy

 

Certainly there is a lot more. But then why worry about food and eating? IOW, why worry or think about IE? It takes time, effort, concentration and focus to stick to the principles of IE, doesn't it? Yes ... in between eating there are other things. TV, sewing, reading, lots of other things. But a lot of concentration and time is spent thinking about and considering eating, wouldn't you say so? I also love to knit, crochet, and sew. But if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to do in between eatings. :-) Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:56 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have a ball on your trip. KatchaIEing since March 2007> > >> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

[Guest guest]

Very true. I haven't been to a buffet since doing IE. For me, at this point, I would probably not handle it well. It would really trigger the "gotta get it while I can" feeling.

From: BeaulieuSent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 7:34 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Rain, Yes I take home leftovers often but you aren't allowed to do that at the buffet.

I eat out fairly frequently too. I stop when I'm full and take home leftovers. Then I eat the leftovers when I'm hungry again.

From: BeaulieuSent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 7:26 PM

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Subject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Tai, I eat out with my significant other 3-4 times a week and it is really challenging. Mainly the timing it difficult. Either I am not hungry or am too hungry, so I have to put in a lot of effort on the"schedule". It is much easier when I eat alone. Once a week we eat out about noon at a little restaurant and I have breakfast. On those days I eat fruit and yogurt first thing in the morning and the have eggs at the restaurant. When we go to the buffet once a week, I have breakfast around 8 because I am hungry, and then we eat at noonish. If that is too long for me I eat a little snack at 10 before we leave for the buffet at 11. So maybe you can see that the schedule/planning can be complicated. I try to follow IE eating when hungry and stopping when full even when I eat out. Sandy

OK, that is a good point, Sandy. Someone who wrote that episode must have been struggling with these issues, too, or at least been well aware of them. :-) My main issue is not being prepared with foods handy that I enjoy. And eating out. That really scares me, I love to eat out. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 10:02 PMSubject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Tai, I find that when I am engrossed in doing something I love especially, I forget all about eating or IE or weight. I just am in the moment until I feel my tummy start to rumble and I know it is getting close to time to eat. My daughter, grandson and I went to the movies yesterday and saw Winnie the Pooh movie. Pooh's tummy really rumbles when he is hungry but he is out of honey. His friends get into trouble and he goes to help over and over and forgets about his hunger while helping them. Then his tummy RUMBLES and he remembers he is hungry. This scenario repeats over and over until in the end he gets his honey and satisfies his tummy. I just realized as I started to respond to you that this movie had a lot of meaning. It's not really IE but had some similarties. I am going to try to remember Pooh and listen to my tummy. The same is true for me when whatever I am doing fully, I forget about food a lot. I get engrossed in computer games and searches, reading, painting my artwork, writing poetry and learning stories to tell at my group. My thoughts about food sneak in quite often but I think it is improving. I hope this makes some sense. Sandy

Certainly there is a lot more. But then why worry about food and eating? IOW, why worry or think about IE? It takes time, effort, concentration and focus to stick to the principles of IE, doesn't it? Yes ... in between eating there are other things. TV, sewing, reading, lots of other things. But a lot of concentration and time is spent thinking about and considering eating, wouldn't you say so? I also love to knit, crochet, and sew. But if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to do in between eatings. :-) Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:56 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have a ball on your trip. KatchaIEing since March 2007> > >> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

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[Guest guest]

I've been going with my friend for about 8 years I think.  I got over the need to eat my money's worth because he pays for the meal.  I used to feel bad that I wasn't eating enough for the expense.  But then I realized he didn't care and was eating enough for the both of us. And I used to feel guilty about eating dessert but now I can take it or leave it knowing there are no forbidden foods.  What's nice about the buffet is that if I take something I don't like or too much of something(I get full), I can just leave it on the plate and let it get thrown out.  It really helps me not over eat.  And I bring a snack from home with me for later on because we don't eat again until 5. It does take a lot of planning but I'm not obsessing over it anymore. Sandy

 

Very true. I haven't been to a buffet since doing IE.  For me, at this point, I would probably not handle it well. It would really trigger the " gotta get it while I can " feeling.

From: BeaulieuSent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 7:34 PM

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Subject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Rain, Yes I take home leftovers often but you aren't allowed to do that at the buffet.

 

I eat out fairly frequently too. I stop when I'm full and take home leftovers. Then I eat the leftovers when I'm hungry again.

From: BeaulieuSent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 7:26 PM

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Subject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Tai, I eat out with my significant other 3-4 times a week and it is really challenging.  Mainly the timing it difficult.  Either I am not hungry or am too hungry, so I have to put in a lot of effort on the " schedule " .  It is much easier when I eat alone.  Once a week we eat out about noon at a little restaurant and I have breakfast.  On those days I eat fruit and yogurt first thing in the morning and the have eggs at the restaurant.  When we go to the buffet once a week, I have breakfast around 8 because I am hungry, and then we eat at noonish.  If that is too long for me I eat a little snack at 10 before we leave for the buffet at 11.  So maybe you can see that the schedule/planning can be complicated. I try to follow IE eating when hungry and stopping when full even when I eat out.  Sandy

 

OK, that is a good point, Sandy. Someone who wrote that episode must have been struggling with these issues, too, or at least been well aware of them. :-) My main issue is not being prepared with foods handy that I enjoy. And eating out. That really scares me, I love to eat out. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 10:02 PM

Subject: Re: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Tai, I find that when I am engrossed in doing something I love especially, I forget all about eating or IE or weight.  I just am in the moment until I feel my tummy start to rumble and I know it is getting close to time to eat.  My daughter, grandson and I went to the movies yesterday and saw Winnie the Pooh movie.  Pooh's tummy really rumbles when he is hungry but he is out of honey.  His friends get into trouble and he goes to help over and over and forgets about his hunger while helping them. Then his tummy RUMBLES and he remembers he is hungry.  This scenario repeats over and over until in the end he  gets his honey and satisfies his tummy.  I just realized as I started to respond to you that this movie had a lot of meaning. It's not really IE but had some similarties. I am going to try to remember Pooh and listen to my tummy.   The same is true for me when whatever I am doing fully, I forget about food a lot.  I get engrossed in computer games and searches, reading, painting my artwork, writing poetry and learning stories to tell at my group. My thoughts about food sneak in quite often but I think it is improving.  I hope this makes some sense. Sandy

 

Certainly there is a lot more. But then why worry about food and eating? IOW, why worry or think about IE? It takes time, effort, concentration and focus to stick to the principles of IE, doesn't it? Yes ... in between eating there are other things. TV, sewing, reading, lots of other things. But a lot of concentration and time is spent thinking about and considering eating, wouldn't you say so? I also love to knit, crochet, and sew. But if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to do in between eatings. :-) Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:56 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

 

Amen !! See you are another person who sews their own clothes - neat! Have a ball on your trip. KatchaIEing since March 2007> > >> I am coming to the conclusion that it is very hard not to think about food for most of us. I'm sure there are people somewhere that do not have food on their minds a lot. I don't know where they are, but I'm sure they are there. I would love to know how those people think. Tai

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[Guest guest]

Tai, I wanted to share that I too had a LOT of focus and near constant thought

about food and eating when I began IE. It took me years of just trusting in the

process and baby stepping my way along my IE journey, but I have come to where I

have now gotten a lot of freedom from this in my life. I actually don't think of

food all that much, usually when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am

hungry. Gift yourself the chance for that to be a part of your life too. Hang in

there, do what you can now and let IE be YOUR guide for yourself.

BEST wishes, Katcha

IEing since March 2007

> . . . if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not

sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I

think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse

than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more.

It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to do in

between eatings. :-) Tai

[Guest guest]

Tai, I wanted to share that I too had a LOT of focus and near constant thought

about food and eating when I began IE. It took me years of just trusting in the

process and baby stepping my way along my IE journey, but I have come to where I

have now gotten a lot of freedom from this in my life. I actually don't think of

food all that much, usually when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am

hungry. Gift yourself the chance for that to be a part of your life too. Hang in

there, do what you can now and let IE be YOUR guide for yourself.

BEST wishes, Katcha

IEing since March 2007

> . . . if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not

sure that's the right word) with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I

think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse

than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more.

It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to do in

between eatings. :-) Tai

[Guest guest]

You know, Katcha, I appreciate your kind words. Now I would like to ask you about something you said here: when you said, "I actually don't think of food all that much, usually when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am hungry," what did you mean "when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am hungry." Thank you. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 11:19 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Tai, I wanted to share that I too had a LOT of focus and near constant thought about food and eating when I began IE. It took me years of just trusting in the process and baby stepping my way along my IE journey, but I have come to where I have now gotten a lot of freedom from this in my life. I actually don't think of food all that much, usually when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am hungry. Gift yourself the chance for that to be a part of your life too. Hang in there, do what you can now and let IE be YOUR guide for yourself. BEST wishes, KatchaIEing since March 2007 > . . . if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word)

with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to do in between eatings. :-) Tai

[Guest guest]

You know, Katcha, I appreciate your kind words. Now I would like to ask you about something you said here: when you said, "I actually don't think of food all that much, usually when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am hungry," what did you mean "when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am hungry." Thank you. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 11:19 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Tai, I wanted to share that I too had a LOT of focus and near constant thought about food and eating when I began IE. It took me years of just trusting in the process and baby stepping my way along my IE journey, but I have come to where I have now gotten a lot of freedom from this in my life. I actually don't think of food all that much, usually when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am hungry. Gift yourself the chance for that to be a part of your life too. Hang in there, do what you can now and let IE be YOUR guide for yourself. BEST wishes, KatchaIEing since March 2007 > . . . if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word)

with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to do in between eatings. :-) Tai

[Guest guest]

You know, Katcha, I appreciate your kind words. Now I would like to ask you about something you said here: when you said, "I actually don't think of food all that much, usually when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am hungry," what did you mean "when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am hungry." Thank you. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 11:19 AMSubject: Re: upbringing/thinking about food

Tai, I wanted to share that I too had a LOT of focus and near constant thought about food and eating when I began IE. It took me years of just trusting in the process and baby stepping my way along my IE journey, but I have come to where I have now gotten a lot of freedom from this in my life. I actually don't think of food all that much, usually when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am hungry. Gift yourself the chance for that to be a part of your life too. Hang in there, do what you can now and let IE be YOUR guide for yourself. BEST wishes, KatchaIEing since March 2007 > . . . if I did that and did not think a lot about my relationship (? I'm not sure that's the right word)

with food, I could enjoy life more. When I'm thin, I think about food, I struggle with it. When I'm not thin, I think I feel worse than worrying and struggling to be thin. But I don't want to struggle any more. It's a constant battle, a struggle, and yes, there are lots of things to do in between eatings. :-) Tai

[Guest guest]

Tai, I remain more 'mind' oriented than 'tummy' when it comes to 'feeling'. Thus

I usually 'know' (intellectually) I am hungry more than I 'feel' (sensations)

hungry. Distinguishing between physical body hunger and emotional hunger remains

more of a 'thoughtful' process than intuitive one. But I have to say I am

greatly pleased with having gotten this far in my IE journey! At least I'm not

battling diet demons every bite I take and visions of FOOD! don't rule my life

like it once did. Sweet progress is where I find it.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

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> You know, Katcha, I appreciate your kind words. Now I would like to ask you

about something you said here: when you said, " I actually don't think of food

all that much, usually when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am

hungry, " what did you mean " when I know (alas more than feel still) that I am

hungry. " Thank you. Tai

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