Guest guest Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Hi, Judy. Someone mentioned a while back that losing weight can be psychologically dangerous for some. That was an interesting comment, because I notice when I lose weight I tend to think I can "eat" again. I am not winning when I weigh myself (I hate it when I gain or don't lose), and when I see I lose weight I get too excited, etc. and don't have realistic expectations. Therefore, the scale once again, went out.Subject: Just Sayin...To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Friday, August 12, 2011, 11:25 AM I've had a couple of realizations in recent days. First, I don't know why I was clinging so tightly to the habit of weighing. I haven't weighed this week at all (it was a daily ritual) and it's OK. Not weighing feels like I have let go of some sort of security blanket? I was really resistant to trying to get rid of the scale and now I find I'm fine without it. Some comment somewhere, here or in one of the IE books struck me sufficiently to stop using the scale – I have no idea what it was, or I'd pass it on, because I feel more free. Second, it appears that the best way for me to avoid feeling over-hungry and rummaging for food at night is to have a substantial lunch. Is that true for others? It's so real for me that I'm seeing lunch as the important meal for me. Th..that's all Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I have experienced this too, Tai!That's why for me, the scale is a lose/lose proposition.Interestingly, for me, this doesn't seem to happen when I get weighed by medical providers, only when I weigh myself. so it's been quite a long time now since i had a scale in the house! best,abby Hi, Judy. Someone mentioned a while back that losing weight can be psychologically dangerous for some. That was an interesting comment, because I notice when I lose weight I tend to think I can " eat " again. I am not winning when I weigh myself (I hate it when I gain or don't lose), and when I see I lose weight I get too excited, etc. and don't have realistic expectations. Therefore, the scale once again, went out. Subject: Just Sayin...To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Friday, August 12, 2011, 11:25 AM I've had a couple of realizations in recent days. First, I don't know why I was clinging so tightly to the habit of weighing. I haven't weighed this week at all (it was a daily ritual) and it's OK. Not weighing feels like I have let go of some sort of security blanket? I was really resistant to trying to get rid of the scale and now I find I'm fine without it. Some comment somewhere, here or in one of the IE books struck me sufficiently to stop using the scale – I have no idea what it was, or I'd pass it on, because I feel more free. Second, it appears that the best way for me to avoid feeling over-hungry and rummaging for food at night is to have a substantial lunch. Is that true for others? It's so real for me that I'm seeing lunch as the important meal for me. Th..that's all Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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