Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

[Guest guest]

Katcha, you are so right about the 20-30 minute delay.  I still eat too fast to get that signal.  I have tried eating an " appetizer " , then " entre " , then " dessert " taking a " break in between each.  I have gotten away from it though. Sandy

 

Jane what your post brings to my mind is using a hunger scale as a tool for relearning how you want to eat for your body. I seem to remember reading that those people who stop as soon as food loses its 'great!' taste, before feeling 'full' (to me that meant stuffed!) etc. find body adjustments happening for them. To be able to know when 'just one or two more bites' is too much is ideal but also difficult since there can be a delay (20 mins?) between what is eaten and the brain sensing 'enough' (probably blood sugar level feedback?).

GREAT question and I hope others will chime in with their thoughts and feedback too.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> I'm a newbie and realize that somehow after all the reading I've done, I'm a little foggy on the mechanics of IE. I understand that by waiting until my body signals hunger to eat and then stopping as soon as it stops signaling hunger and has not yet begun signaling " over-full, " I will be giving my body exactly what it needs. But wouldn't that be however much it needs to maintain its current size? Or is that to maintain the weight my body would prefer to be? I am morbidly obese and have a lot of weight-related health problems and definitely need to drop about half my current weight. But diets simply don't work and I don't see surgery as an option (plus I've watched others and none " got thin " and all regained significantly). The only thing which has relieved my battle with food is the IE method, but the one month I did it in the past, I didn't lose weight.

>

> I'm wondering what other members' experiences have been with weight gain/maintenance/loss with IE? This is not an unhealthy focus on the numbers on the scale, and I understand many IE-ers find it most helpful not to weigh in, but I have a legitimate need to lose a significant amount of weight in order to not die soon. Also, I realize this will be very personal for each individual, but if you have lost weight, how long did it take to get the hang of IE before the weight began to disappear?

>

[Guest guest]

Sunny,What an AWESOME post!!! thank you for sharing all of that!AbbyIE since 11/08

[Guest guest]

I lost some weight initially. I'm not sure how much because I didn't weigh to begin with, but I think it's anywhere from 7 to 10 pounds. I haven't lost in a while though, but I haven't gained either, and I've been eating food I love. While I'd definitely like to lose weight... I just know that trying to do so has gotten me nowhere. If I could control my weight, I wouldn't be here. I'd be thin! This way is better than the down and up of the other way I was doing things. If my weight isn't dropping quickly, at least I feel freedom and relief! I think I'll lose more, but if I never do, I can accept the body I currently have. How can I expect the social views of what a "normal and healthy" weight is if I can't adjust my own view and start seeing beauty in myself and other women for who we

are? I think that our society has sick views of how women should be, and I don't want to buy into that. By our culture's standards, I'm overweight, but... at a 12/14, I happen to be the average size of women in this country, and I'm healthy! Why should that not be OK for me or for ANYONE?Rain

>

[Guest guest]

Honest, Rain, when I look at thin women in real life or TV, I wonder how they do it. I know know know I'm not going to go (like some people do) to exercise classes, etc. Maybe I should (?) but I know I won't. Just like I know now that I will not diet, even though, yes, I wish I could diet, but I know and am finally able to admit that I cannot diet. TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 1:23 PMSubject: Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

I lost some weight initially. I'm not sure how much because I didn't weigh to begin with, but I think it's anywhere from 7 to 10 pounds. I haven't lost in a while though, but I haven't gained either, and I've been eating food I love. While I'd definitely like to lose weight... I just know that trying to do so has gotten me nowhere. If I could control my weight, I wouldn't be here. I'd be thin! This way is better than the down and up of the other way I was doing things. If my weight isn't dropping quickly, at least I feel freedom and relief! I think I'll lose more, but if I never do, I can accept the body I currently have. How can I expect the social views of what a "normal and healthy" weight is if I can't adjust my own view and start seeing beauty in myself and other women

for who we

are? I think that our society has sick views of how women should be, and I don't want to buy into that. By our culture's standards, I'm overweight, but... at a 12/14, I happen to be the average size of women in this country, and I'm healthy! Why should that not be OK for me or for ANYONE?Rain

>

[Guest guest]

Honest, Rain, when I look at thin women in real life or TV, I wonder how they do it. I know know know I'm not going to go (like some people do) to exercise classes, etc. Maybe I should (?) but I know I won't. Just like I know now that I will not diet, even though, yes, I wish I could diet, but I know and am finally able to admit that I cannot diet. TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 1:23 PMSubject: Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

I lost some weight initially. I'm not sure how much because I didn't weigh to begin with, but I think it's anywhere from 7 to 10 pounds. I haven't lost in a while though, but I haven't gained either, and I've been eating food I love. While I'd definitely like to lose weight... I just know that trying to do so has gotten me nowhere. If I could control my weight, I wouldn't be here. I'd be thin! This way is better than the down and up of the other way I was doing things. If my weight isn't dropping quickly, at least I feel freedom and relief! I think I'll lose more, but if I never do, I can accept the body I currently have. How can I expect the social views of what a "normal and healthy" weight is if I can't adjust my own view and start seeing beauty in myself and other women

for who we

are? I think that our society has sick views of how women should be, and I don't want to buy into that. By our culture's standards, I'm overweight, but... at a 12/14, I happen to be the average size of women in this country, and I'm healthy! Why should that not be OK for me or for ANYONE?Rain

>

[Guest guest]

Honest, Rain, when I look at thin women in real life or TV, I wonder how they do it. I know know know I'm not going to go (like some people do) to exercise classes, etc. Maybe I should (?) but I know I won't. Just like I know now that I will not diet, even though, yes, I wish I could diet, but I know and am finally able to admit that I cannot diet. TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 1:23 PMSubject: Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

I lost some weight initially. I'm not sure how much because I didn't weigh to begin with, but I think it's anywhere from 7 to 10 pounds. I haven't lost in a while though, but I haven't gained either, and I've been eating food I love. While I'd definitely like to lose weight... I just know that trying to do so has gotten me nowhere. If I could control my weight, I wouldn't be here. I'd be thin! This way is better than the down and up of the other way I was doing things. If my weight isn't dropping quickly, at least I feel freedom and relief! I think I'll lose more, but if I never do, I can accept the body I currently have. How can I expect the social views of what a "normal and healthy" weight is if I can't adjust my own view and start seeing beauty in myself and other women

for who we

are? I think that our society has sick views of how women should be, and I don't want to buy into that. By our culture's standards, I'm overweight, but... at a 12/14, I happen to be the average size of women in this country, and I'm healthy! Why should that not be OK for me or for ANYONE?Rain

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Katcha and Jane. I'm getting used to the idea that the first few bites (or maybe more than that) may taste delicious to me if I really love the food. But after a few more bites it suddenly loses its appeal. It's at that point I realize I'm not hungry any more. Now that's a nice thought, although I will go usually beyond that and eat more until I am fully satisfied enough to stop eating, even though delicious. However, I'm getting to the point that I CAN stop eating (sometimes, not always, but I figure it's better than not stopping all the time) when I begin to realize I'm no longer "hungry." As soon as the food stops tasting so delicious is when I begin to realize I'm not that hungry any more. Bt it's taking me time ... so much time to make the changes. TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 3:11 PMSubject: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

Jane what your post brings to my mind is using a hunger scale as a tool for relearning how you want to eat for your body. I seem to remember reading that those people who stop as soon as food loses its 'great!' taste, before feeling 'full' (to me that meant stuffed!) etc. find body adjustments happening for them. To be able to know when 'just one or two more bites' is too much is ideal but also difficult since there can be a delay (20 mins?) between what is eaten and the brain sensing 'enough' (probably blood sugar level feedback?).

GREAT question and I hope others will chime in with their thoughts and feedback too.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> I'm a newbie and realize that somehow after all the reading I've done, I'm a little foggy on the mechanics of IE. I understand that by waiting until my body signals hunger to eat and then stopping as soon as it stops signaling hunger and has not yet begun signaling "over-full," I will be giving my body exactly what it needs. But wouldn't that be however much it needs to maintain its current size? Or is that to maintain the weight my body would prefer to be? I am morbidly obese and have a lot of weight-related health problems and definitely need to drop about half my current weight. But diets simply don't work and I don't see surgery as an option (plus I've watched others and none "got thin" and all regained significantly). The only thing which has relieved my battle with food is the IE method, but the one month I did it in the past, I didn't lose weight.

>

> I'm wondering what other members' experiences have been with weight gain/maintenance/loss with IE? This is not an unhealthy focus on the numbers on the scale, and I understand many IE-ers find it most helpful not to weigh in, but I have a legitimate need to lose a significant amount of weight in order to not die soon. Also, I realize this will be very personal for each individual, but if you have lost weight, how long did it take to get the hang of IE before the weight began to disappear?

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Katcha and Jane. I'm getting used to the idea that the first few bites (or maybe more than that) may taste delicious to me if I really love the food. But after a few more bites it suddenly loses its appeal. It's at that point I realize I'm not hungry any more. Now that's a nice thought, although I will go usually beyond that and eat more until I am fully satisfied enough to stop eating, even though delicious. However, I'm getting to the point that I CAN stop eating (sometimes, not always, but I figure it's better than not stopping all the time) when I begin to realize I'm no longer "hungry." As soon as the food stops tasting so delicious is when I begin to realize I'm not that hungry any more. Bt it's taking me time ... so much time to make the changes. TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 3:11 PMSubject: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

Jane what your post brings to my mind is using a hunger scale as a tool for relearning how you want to eat for your body. I seem to remember reading that those people who stop as soon as food loses its 'great!' taste, before feeling 'full' (to me that meant stuffed!) etc. find body adjustments happening for them. To be able to know when 'just one or two more bites' is too much is ideal but also difficult since there can be a delay (20 mins?) between what is eaten and the brain sensing 'enough' (probably blood sugar level feedback?).

GREAT question and I hope others will chime in with their thoughts and feedback too.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> I'm a newbie and realize that somehow after all the reading I've done, I'm a little foggy on the mechanics of IE. I understand that by waiting until my body signals hunger to eat and then stopping as soon as it stops signaling hunger and has not yet begun signaling "over-full," I will be giving my body exactly what it needs. But wouldn't that be however much it needs to maintain its current size? Or is that to maintain the weight my body would prefer to be? I am morbidly obese and have a lot of weight-related health problems and definitely need to drop about half my current weight. But diets simply don't work and I don't see surgery as an option (plus I've watched others and none "got thin" and all regained significantly). The only thing which has relieved my battle with food is the IE method, but the one month I did it in the past, I didn't lose weight.

>

> I'm wondering what other members' experiences have been with weight gain/maintenance/loss with IE? This is not an unhealthy focus on the numbers on the scale, and I understand many IE-ers find it most helpful not to weigh in, but I have a legitimate need to lose a significant amount of weight in order to not die soon. Also, I realize this will be very personal for each individual, but if you have lost weight, how long did it take to get the hang of IE before the weight began to disappear?

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Katcha and Jane. I'm getting used to the idea that the first few bites (or maybe more than that) may taste delicious to me if I really love the food. But after a few more bites it suddenly loses its appeal. It's at that point I realize I'm not hungry any more. Now that's a nice thought, although I will go usually beyond that and eat more until I am fully satisfied enough to stop eating, even though delicious. However, I'm getting to the point that I CAN stop eating (sometimes, not always, but I figure it's better than not stopping all the time) when I begin to realize I'm no longer "hungry." As soon as the food stops tasting so delicious is when I begin to realize I'm not that hungry any more. Bt it's taking me time ... so much time to make the changes. TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 3:11 PMSubject: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

Jane what your post brings to my mind is using a hunger scale as a tool for relearning how you want to eat for your body. I seem to remember reading that those people who stop as soon as food loses its 'great!' taste, before feeling 'full' (to me that meant stuffed!) etc. find body adjustments happening for them. To be able to know when 'just one or two more bites' is too much is ideal but also difficult since there can be a delay (20 mins?) between what is eaten and the brain sensing 'enough' (probably blood sugar level feedback?).

GREAT question and I hope others will chime in with their thoughts and feedback too.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> I'm a newbie and realize that somehow after all the reading I've done, I'm a little foggy on the mechanics of IE. I understand that by waiting until my body signals hunger to eat and then stopping as soon as it stops signaling hunger and has not yet begun signaling "over-full," I will be giving my body exactly what it needs. But wouldn't that be however much it needs to maintain its current size? Or is that to maintain the weight my body would prefer to be? I am morbidly obese and have a lot of weight-related health problems and definitely need to drop about half my current weight. But diets simply don't work and I don't see surgery as an option (plus I've watched others and none "got thin" and all regained significantly). The only thing which has relieved my battle with food is the IE method, but the one month I did it in the past, I didn't lose weight.

>

> I'm wondering what other members' experiences have been with weight gain/maintenance/loss with IE? This is not an unhealthy focus on the numbers on the scale, and I understand many IE-ers find it most helpful not to weigh in, but I have a legitimate need to lose a significant amount of weight in order to not die soon. Also, I realize this will be very personal for each individual, but if you have lost weight, how long did it take to get the hang of IE before the weight began to disappear?

>

[Guest guest]

Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes.  I have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym mentality.  Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have to go on the back burner again.  If I go through with this liver biopsy I will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no " weight " lifting.  I did somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes.  They made them fun and I got to meet people.  Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling, dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc.  I only do a  very limited amount of each of those, but at least they are fun, enjoyable.  I hope to be able to do more of each of those.   Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot.  Too hot to do outside activity.  I walk at the mall though.  Try to find something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.  I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep trying.   Sandy

 

Honest, Rain, when I look at thin women in real life or TV, I wonder how they do it. I know know  know I'm not going to go (like some people do) to exercise classes, etc. Maybe I should (?) but I know I won't. Just like I know now that I will not diet, even though, yes, I wish I could diet, but I know and am finally able to admit that I cannot diet. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 1:23 PMSubject: Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

 

I lost some weight initially.  I'm not sure how much because I didn't weigh to begin with, but I think it's anywhere from 7 to 10 pounds.  I haven't lost in a while though, but I haven't gained either, and I've been eating food I love.  While I'd definitely like to lose weight... I just know that trying to do so has gotten me nowhere.  If I could control my weight, I wouldn't be here.  I'd be thin!  This way is better than the down and up of the other way I was doing things.  If my weight isn't dropping quickly, at least I feel freedom and relief!  I think I'll lose more, but if I never do, I can accept the body I currently have.  How can I expect the social views of what a " normal and healthy " weight is if I can't adjust my own view and start seeing beauty in myself and other women

for who we

are?  I think that our society has sick views of how women should be, and I don't want to buy into that.  By our culture's standards, I'm overweight, but... at a 12/14, I happen to be the average size of women in this country, and I'm healthy!  Why should that not be OK for me or for ANYONE?

Rain

>

[Guest guest]

Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes.  I have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym mentality.  Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have to go on the back burner again.  If I go through with this liver biopsy I will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no " weight " lifting.  I did somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes.  They made them fun and I got to meet people.  Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling, dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc.  I only do a  very limited amount of each of those, but at least they are fun, enjoyable.  I hope to be able to do more of each of those.   Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot.  Too hot to do outside activity.  I walk at the mall though.  Try to find something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.  I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep trying.   Sandy

 

Honest, Rain, when I look at thin women in real life or TV, I wonder how they do it. I know know  know I'm not going to go (like some people do) to exercise classes, etc. Maybe I should (?) but I know I won't. Just like I know now that I will not diet, even though, yes, I wish I could diet, but I know and am finally able to admit that I cannot diet. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 1:23 PMSubject: Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

 

I lost some weight initially.  I'm not sure how much because I didn't weigh to begin with, but I think it's anywhere from 7 to 10 pounds.  I haven't lost in a while though, but I haven't gained either, and I've been eating food I love.  While I'd definitely like to lose weight... I just know that trying to do so has gotten me nowhere.  If I could control my weight, I wouldn't be here.  I'd be thin!  This way is better than the down and up of the other way I was doing things.  If my weight isn't dropping quickly, at least I feel freedom and relief!  I think I'll lose more, but if I never do, I can accept the body I currently have.  How can I expect the social views of what a " normal and healthy " weight is if I can't adjust my own view and start seeing beauty in myself and other women

for who we

are?  I think that our society has sick views of how women should be, and I don't want to buy into that.  By our culture's standards, I'm overweight, but... at a 12/14, I happen to be the average size of women in this country, and I'm healthy!  Why should that not be OK for me or for ANYONE?

Rain

>

[Guest guest]

Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes.  I have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym mentality.  Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have to go on the back burner again.  If I go through with this liver biopsy I will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no " weight " lifting.  I did somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes.  They made them fun and I got to meet people.  Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling, dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc.  I only do a  very limited amount of each of those, but at least they are fun, enjoyable.  I hope to be able to do more of each of those.   Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot.  Too hot to do outside activity.  I walk at the mall though.  Try to find something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.  I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep trying.   Sandy

 

Honest, Rain, when I look at thin women in real life or TV, I wonder how they do it. I know know  know I'm not going to go (like some people do) to exercise classes, etc. Maybe I should (?) but I know I won't. Just like I know now that I will not diet, even though, yes, I wish I could diet, but I know and am finally able to admit that I cannot diet. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2011 1:23 PMSubject: Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

 

I lost some weight initially.  I'm not sure how much because I didn't weigh to begin with, but I think it's anywhere from 7 to 10 pounds.  I haven't lost in a while though, but I haven't gained either, and I've been eating food I love.  While I'd definitely like to lose weight... I just know that trying to do so has gotten me nowhere.  If I could control my weight, I wouldn't be here.  I'd be thin!  This way is better than the down and up of the other way I was doing things.  If my weight isn't dropping quickly, at least I feel freedom and relief!  I think I'll lose more, but if I never do, I can accept the body I currently have.  How can I expect the social views of what a " normal and healthy " weight is if I can't adjust my own view and start seeing beauty in myself and other women

for who we

are?  I think that our society has sick views of how women should be, and I don't want to buy into that.  By our culture's standards, I'm overweight, but... at a 12/14, I happen to be the average size of women in this country, and I'm healthy!  Why should that not be OK for me or for ANYONE?

Rain

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Katcha. Can't wait until it cools off here and we cab go walking in the parks again. That will be late Sept/Oct though.  Sandy

 

Sandy, what you are doing is 'intuitive' exercise! Moving your body as is comfortable for you works fine. I too am not a gym fan, but I also seldom sit still for long (computer mainly ;-). A couple of years ago I had a back concern and needed to see a spine specialist. He asked me to bend over and touch my toes which I did with ease. He was impressed since most people my age (60) can't stretch that well. And all with just working around the house and garden. Keep FUN your focus and I say you are doing fabulously,

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes. I

> have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym

> mentality. Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have

> to go on the back burner again. If I go through with this liver biopsy I

> will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no " weight " lifting. I did

> somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes. They made them fun and I

> got to meet people. Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling,

> dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc. I only do a very limited amount

> of each of those, but at least they are fun, enjoyable. I hope to be able

> to do more of each of those. Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot. Too

> hot to do outside activity. I walk at the mall though. Try to find

> something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.

> I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep

> trying. Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Katcha. Can't wait until it cools off here and we cab go walking in the parks again. That will be late Sept/Oct though.  Sandy

 

Sandy, what you are doing is 'intuitive' exercise! Moving your body as is comfortable for you works fine. I too am not a gym fan, but I also seldom sit still for long (computer mainly ;-). A couple of years ago I had a back concern and needed to see a spine specialist. He asked me to bend over and touch my toes which I did with ease. He was impressed since most people my age (60) can't stretch that well. And all with just working around the house and garden. Keep FUN your focus and I say you are doing fabulously,

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes. I

> have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym

> mentality. Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have

> to go on the back burner again. If I go through with this liver biopsy I

> will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no " weight " lifting. I did

> somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes. They made them fun and I

> got to meet people. Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling,

> dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc. I only do a very limited amount

> of each of those, but at least they are fun, enjoyable. I hope to be able

> to do more of each of those. Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot. Too

> hot to do outside activity. I walk at the mall though. Try to find

> something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.

> I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep

> trying. Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Katcha. Can't wait until it cools off here and we cab go walking in the parks again. That will be late Sept/Oct though.  Sandy

 

Sandy, what you are doing is 'intuitive' exercise! Moving your body as is comfortable for you works fine. I too am not a gym fan, but I also seldom sit still for long (computer mainly ;-). A couple of years ago I had a back concern and needed to see a spine specialist. He asked me to bend over and touch my toes which I did with ease. He was impressed since most people my age (60) can't stretch that well. And all with just working around the house and garden. Keep FUN your focus and I say you are doing fabulously,

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes. I

> have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym

> mentality. Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have

> to go on the back burner again. If I go through with this liver biopsy I

> will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no " weight " lifting. I did

> somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes. They made them fun and I

> got to meet people. Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling,

> dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc. I only do a very limited amount

> of each of those, but at least they are fun, enjoyable. I hope to be able

> to do more of each of those. Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot. Too

> hot to do outside activity. I walk at the mall though. Try to find

> something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.

> I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep

> trying. Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

i think it's OK to decide that you aren't going to exercise for now. a lot of folks got burnt out on exercise because it was part of dieting for them. i think this is a big part of letting go of the diet mentality.

once they took the pressure off, some members EVENTUALLY found that they WANTED to move their bodies because they discovered that it FEELS GOOD, but on their own terms. One of our members, Latoya, decided to commit to " movement " after she had been doing IE for a while. I love this phrase because it doesnt have gym or workout connotations, and doesn't sound to me like it has rules about intensity or duration... though i think she committed to moving her body every day.

i hope she will chime in about her experiences!maybe in a while you can think of body movement that you have done in the past JUST FOR FUN, and try it again, when you WANT to, and see if you enjoy it. like splashing in the pool like a child, doing headstands and dolphin dives... we didnt do that for exercise (even though we were getting exercise!), but for fun. 

 

Thanks Katcha. Can't wait until it cools off here and we cab go walking in the parks again. That will be late Sept/Oct though.  Sandy

 

Sandy, what you are doing is 'intuitive' exercise! Moving your body as is comfortable for you works fine. I too am not a gym fan, but I also seldom sit still for long (computer mainly ;-). A couple of years ago I had a back concern and needed to see a spine specialist. He asked me to bend over and touch my toes which I did with ease. He was impressed since most people my age (60) can't stretch that well. And all with just working around the house and garden. Keep FUN your focus and I say you are doing fabulously,

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes. I

> have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym

> mentality. Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have

> to go on the back burner again. If I go through with this liver biopsy I

> will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no " weight " lifting. I did

> somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes. They made them fun and I

> got to meet people. Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling,

> dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc. I only do a very limited amount

> of each of those, but at least they are fun, enjoyable. I hope to be able

> to do more of each of those. Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot. Too

> hot to do outside activity. I walk at the mall though. Try to find

> something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.

> I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep

> trying. Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

The word 'commitment' kind of scares me. Although I can understand how someone decides they 'need' to exercise. I know I need to exercise, but have not exercised much. The only thing I'm committed to regarding eating is to keep on this board and to recognize my hunger and fullness signals, also be more in tune with my digestive processes. It's about the best thing I can do right now. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 1:56 PMSubject: Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

i think it's OK to decide that you aren't going to exercise for now. a lot of folks got burnt out on exercise because it was part of dieting for them.

i think this is a big part of letting go of the diet mentality.

once they took the pressure off, some members EVENTUALLY found that they WANTED to move their bodies because they discovered that it FEELS GOOD, but on their own terms.

One of our members, Latoya, decided to commit to "movement" after she had been doing IE for a while. I love this phrase because it doesnt have gym or workout connotations, and doesn't sound to me like it has rules about intensity or duration... though i think she committed to moving her body every day.

i hope she will chime in about her experiences!

maybe in a while you can think of body movement that you have done in the past JUST FOR FUN, and try it again, when you WANT to, and see if you enjoy it. like splashing in the pool like a child, doing headstands and dolphin dives... we didnt do that for exercise (even though we were getting exercise!), but for fun.

Thanks Katcha. Can't wait until it cools off here and we cab go walking in the parks again. That will be late Sept/Oct though. Sandy

Sandy, what you are doing is 'intuitive' exercise! Moving your body as is comfortable for you works fine. I too am not a gym fan, but I also seldom sit still for long (computer mainly ;-). A couple of years ago I had a back concern and needed to see a spine specialist. He asked me to bend over and touch my toes which I did with ease. He was impressed since most people my age (60) can't stretch that well. And all with just working around the house and garden. Keep FUN your focus and I say you are doing fabulously,

KatchaIEing since March 2007

>> Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes. I> have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym> mentality. Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have> to go on the back burner again. If I go through with this liver biopsy I> will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no "weight" lifting. I did> somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes. They made them fun and I> got to meet people. Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling,> dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc. I only do a very limited amount> of each of those, but at least they are fun,

enjoyable. I hope to be able> to do more of each of those. Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot. Too> hot to do outside activity. I walk at the mall though. Try to find> something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.> I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep> trying. Sandy>

[Guest guest]

Tai,

I think that makes PERFECT sense! Your plate is full, so to speak, with honoring those two commitments. I would encourage you to not even worry about doing more. Keep on listening to your body and emotions... they will guide you! For me, a lifelong exerciser, if I wake up early to exercise and find that I have a very negative attitude about it and just DON'T want to! (Sometimes it feels like I am a petulant three year old!), I have learned it means that my body needs a break... whether my rational mind agrees or not! Honoring that is important to me, especially because now I enjoy the exercise a lot more, knowing that I am " allowed " to honor my limits.

Which is exactly what you are doing! Your limits may change in time... worry about it then, when your body DESIRES to move more!

In the meantime, feel GREAT about all the good and hard work you are doing!

Best,

Abby

> The word 'commitment' kind of scares me. Although I can understand how someone decides they 'need' to exercise. I know I need to exercise, but have not exercised much. The only thing I'm committed to regarding eating is to keep on this board and to recognize my hunger and fullness signals, also be more in tune with my digestive processes. It's about the best thing I can do right now. Tai

> > > > To: IntuitiveEating_Support

> Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 1:56 PM> Subject: Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question> > >   > i think it's OK to decide that you aren't going to exercise for now. a lot of folks got burnt out on exercise because it was part of dieting for them. 

> > i think this is a big part of letting go of the diet mentality.> > once they took the pressure off, some members EVENTUALLY found that they WANTED to move their bodies because they discovered that it FEELS GOOD, but on their own terms. 

> One of our members, Latoya, decided to commit to " movement " after she had been doing IE for a while. I love this phrase because it doesnt have gym or workout connotations, and doesn't sound to me like it has rules about intensity or duration... though i think she committed to moving her body every day.

> > i hope she will chime in about her experiences!> > maybe in a while you can think of body movement that you have done in the past JUST FOR FUN, and try it again, when you WANT to, and see if you enjoy it. like splashing in the pool like a child, doing headstands and dolphin dives... we didnt do that for exercise (even though we were getting exercise!), but for fun. 

> > > > >   >>Thanks Katcha. Can't wait until it cools off here and we cab go walking in the parks again. That will be late Sept/Oct though.  Sandy

>>>>>>>>>>>>  >>>Sandy, what you are doing is 'intuitive' exercise! Moving your body as is comfortable for you works fine. I too am not a gym fan, but I also seldom sit still for long (computer mainly ;-). A couple of years ago I had a back concern and needed to see a spine specialist. He asked me to bend over and touch my toes which I did with ease. He was impressed since most people my age (60) can't stretch that well. And all with just working around the house and garden. Keep FUN your focus and I say you are doing fabulously,

>>>>>>>>>Katcha>>>IEing since March 2007>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes. I>>>> have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym>>>> mentality. Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have

>>>> to go on the back burner again. If I go through with this liver biopsy I>>>> will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no " weight " lifting. I did>>>> somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes. They made them fun and I

>>>> got to meet people. Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling,>>>> dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc. I only do a very limited amount>>>> of each of those, but at least they are fun, enjoyable. I hope to be able

>>>> to do more of each of those. Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot. Too>>>> hot to do outside activity. I walk at the mall though. Try to find>>>> something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.

>>>> I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep>>>> trying. Sandy>>>> >>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

Tai.. What a good place to be.  Not knowing hunger and fullness signals would make it nearly impossible. I am glad you are on this board adn I like what you sadi about being in touch with your digestive processes.  Sandy

 

The word 'commitment' kind of scares me. Although I can understand how someone decides they 'need' to exercise. I know I need to exercise, but have not exercised much. The only thing I'm committed to regarding eating is to keep on this board and to recognize my hunger and fullness signals, also be more in tune with my digestive processes. It's about the best thing I can do right now. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 1:56 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

 

i think it's OK to decide that you aren't going to exercise for now. a lot of folks got burnt out on exercise because it was part of dieting for them. 

i think this is a big part of letting go of the diet mentality.

once they took the pressure off, some members EVENTUALLY found that they WANTED to move their bodies because they discovered that it FEELS GOOD, but on their own terms. 

One of our members, Latoya, decided to commit to " movement " after she had been doing IE for a while. I love this phrase because it doesnt have gym or workout connotations, and doesn't sound to me like it has rules about intensity or duration... though i think she committed to moving her body every day.

i hope she will chime in about her experiences!

maybe in a while you can think of body movement that you have done in the past JUST FOR FUN, and try it again, when you WANT to, and see if you enjoy it. like splashing in the pool like a child, doing headstands and dolphin dives... we didnt do that for exercise (even though we were getting exercise!), but for fun. 

 

Thanks Katcha. Can't wait until it cools off here and we cab go walking in the parks again. That will be late Sept/Oct though.  Sandy

 

Sandy, what you are doing is 'intuitive' exercise! Moving your body as is comfortable for you works fine. I too am not a gym fan, but I also seldom sit still for long (computer mainly ;-). A couple of years ago I had a back concern and needed to see a spine specialist. He asked me to bend over and touch my toes which I did with ease. He was impressed since most people my age (60) can't stretch that well. And all with just working around the house and garden. Keep FUN your focus and I say you are doing fabulously,

KatchaIEing since March 2007

>> Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes. I

> have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym> mentality. Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have> to go on the back burner again. If I go through with this liver biopsy I

> will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no " weight " lifting. I did> somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes. They made them fun and I> got to meet people. Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling,

> dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc. I only do a very limited amount> of each of those, but at least they are fun,

enjoyable. I hope to be able> to do more of each of those. Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot. Too> hot to do outside activity. I walk at the mall though. Try to find> something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.

> I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep> trying. Sandy>

[Guest guest]

Tai.. What a good place to be.  Not knowing hunger and fullness signals would make it nearly impossible. I am glad you are on this board adn I like what you sadi about being in touch with your digestive processes.  Sandy

 

The word 'commitment' kind of scares me. Although I can understand how someone decides they 'need' to exercise. I know I need to exercise, but have not exercised much. The only thing I'm committed to regarding eating is to keep on this board and to recognize my hunger and fullness signals, also be more in tune with my digestive processes. It's about the best thing I can do right now. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 1:56 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Basic Mechanical Question

 

i think it's OK to decide that you aren't going to exercise for now. a lot of folks got burnt out on exercise because it was part of dieting for them. 

i think this is a big part of letting go of the diet mentality.

once they took the pressure off, some members EVENTUALLY found that they WANTED to move their bodies because they discovered that it FEELS GOOD, but on their own terms. 

One of our members, Latoya, decided to commit to " movement " after she had been doing IE for a while. I love this phrase because it doesnt have gym or workout connotations, and doesn't sound to me like it has rules about intensity or duration... though i think she committed to moving her body every day.

i hope she will chime in about her experiences!

maybe in a while you can think of body movement that you have done in the past JUST FOR FUN, and try it again, when you WANT to, and see if you enjoy it. like splashing in the pool like a child, doing headstands and dolphin dives... we didnt do that for exercise (even though we were getting exercise!), but for fun. 

 

Thanks Katcha. Can't wait until it cools off here and we cab go walking in the parks again. That will be late Sept/Oct though.  Sandy

 

Sandy, what you are doing is 'intuitive' exercise! Moving your body as is comfortable for you works fine. I too am not a gym fan, but I also seldom sit still for long (computer mainly ;-). A couple of years ago I had a back concern and needed to see a spine specialist. He asked me to bend over and touch my toes which I did with ease. He was impressed since most people my age (60) can't stretch that well. And all with just working around the house and garden. Keep FUN your focus and I say you are doing fabulously,

KatchaIEing since March 2007

>> Tai, I am so glad you said you would not be going to exercise classes. I

> have a free membership to The YMCA but don't go. I just hate the gym> mentality. Sometimes I think I should give it another try but it will have> to go on the back burner again. If I go through with this liver biopsy I

> will have to take it easy for a while. Certainly no " weight " lifting. I did> somewhat enjoy the Silver Sneakers group classes. They made them fun and I> got to meet people. Right now I have been getting my exercise by bowling,

> dancing, biking, walking, swimming, etc. I only do a very limited amount> of each of those, but at least they are fun,

enjoyable. I hope to be able> to do more of each of those. Here in Florida it has been ghastly hot. Too> hot to do outside activity. I walk at the mall though. Try to find> something you like to do, can do even if it is just a little and have fun.

> I know that sometimes my physical limitations get in the way but I keep> trying. Sandy>