Re: Hi Everyone!

[Guest guest]

Vickie... Hang in there, you will get better soon. It takes a while for the prednisone to start working. And if you have to take a day or two off work, well, I'm sure it will be understood. You need to just do what your body wants to do and no more just now. Annette

-----Original Message-----From: chaosposte@... Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 12:28 PMTo: OurMyositis Subject: Hi everyone!I woke up this morning and I feel so weak. I have tried moving around and hoping to gain some strength or loosen up or something, but I am just going to go back to bed. I feel frustrated. I am working full-time so far, so I had to call in sick. I keep wondering if I should go on disability. I just started my Prednisone, so I am hoping I get better soon. It is weird--my mind feels so active and I want to do so much, but my body just feels exhausted. Vickie Check out my webpages: www.geocities.com/chaosposte let me know if you have zine info to add New sheets of rubber coming soon! Over 50 to choose from! Ebay user ID: VickieEnkoff or VickieEnkoff@... This week: Unmounted rubber stamps

[Guest guest]

Hi, Vickie. Sorry to hear that you're feeling so lousy. Just let your

body dictate to you what it needs and if right now it's rest, then don't

fight it. As for work, just take it day by day, and if you find you're

missing more time than you're working, or if going into work is an

absolute struggle, then maybe it is time to take a short-term disability

leave for now and see where that may lead. Best of luck to you and I

hope you're feeling better soon. It's the pits, eh?

Dawn

chaosposte@... wrote:

> I woke up this morning and I feel so weak. I have tried moving

> around and hoping to gain some strength or loosen up or something, but

> I am just going to go back to bed. I feel frustrated. I am working

> full-time so far, so I had to call in sick. I keep wondering if I

> should go on disability. I just started my Prednisone, so I am hoping

> I get better soon. It is weird--my mind feels so active and I want to

> do so much, but my body just feels exhausted.

>

> Vickie

>

> Check out my webpages: www.geocities.com/chaosposte

> let me know if you have zine info to add

> New sheets of rubber coming soon! Over 50 to choose from!

> Ebay user ID: VickieEnkoff or VickieEnkoff@...

> This week: Unmounted rubber stamps

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Adelle.  Welcome and glad you could join us. Your story sounds a lot like many of us.  Let me ask you if you are doing IE and have you read the book?  It has a new approach to living life, not just eating/weight.  There are other good books too, but I think starting with Intuitive Eating by Tribole and Elyse Resch.  Keep posting and reading the posts here. You will find this group very supportive and helpful.   Sandy

 

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Hi, Adelle.  Welcome and glad you could join us. Your story sounds a lot like many of us.  Let me ask you if you are doing IE and have you read the book?  It has a new approach to living life, not just eating/weight.  There are other good books too, but I think starting with Intuitive Eating by Tribole and Elyse Resch.  Keep posting and reading the posts here. You will find this group very supportive and helpful.   Sandy

 

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues. SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues. SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Adelle! Join the group that allows us to cope with our eating in a rational way, without force and by understanding our own body mechanism and needs. I know how you feel -- I felt that way most of my life until I found IE. The recommended book on IE is helpful, you will find that the posts are helpful also. I first started IE a few years ago after I dieted my way down and started gaining the weight again because I could not keep a diet. I am now learning to eat as I want, not sure if it's normal, but my goal is to satisfy myself without hurting myself. That means that I stop eating when I'm full. For me right now I am trying to stay away from animal food products, including cheese and meat. Somewhat hard for me, but there are many foods to enjoy that are not meat or cheese. I am enjoying fresh fruit and

salads, and am not forbidding myself anything. I'm staying away from animal foods because I don't think it helps my digestion to eat them, but everyone is different here, and we're all at different stages.Welcome, and enjoy the list! Tai

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Adelle! Join the group that allows us to cope with our eating in a rational way, without force and by understanding our own body mechanism and needs. I know how you feel -- I felt that way most of my life until I found IE. The recommended book on IE is helpful, you will find that the posts are helpful also. I first started IE a few years ago after I dieted my way down and started gaining the weight again because I could not keep a diet. I am now learning to eat as I want, not sure if it's normal, but my goal is to satisfy myself without hurting myself. That means that I stop eating when I'm full. For me right now I am trying to stay away from animal food products, including cheese and meat. Somewhat hard for me, but there are many foods to enjoy that are not meat or cheese. I am enjoying fresh fruit and

salads, and am not forbidding myself anything. I'm staying away from animal foods because I don't think it helps my digestion to eat them, but everyone is different here, and we're all at different stages.Welcome, and enjoy the list! Tai

[Guest guest]

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support "

<IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues. SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi

Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support "

<IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues. SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi

Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Yep i do the same. I work in a professional environment so looking as good as i can is really important to me too. I just wish i liked the look of fat. Or that i couls somehow trick myself into thinking i do. Then everything would be perfect. SunnySent from my iTouch

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support "

<IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues. SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi

Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Yep i do the same. I work in a professional environment so looking as good as i can is really important to me too. I just wish i liked the look of fat. Or that i couls somehow trick myself into thinking i do. Then everything would be perfect. SunnySent from my iTouch

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support "

<IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues. SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi

Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Yep i do the same. I work in a professional environment so looking as good as i can is really important to me too. I just wish i liked the look of fat. Or that i couls somehow trick myself into thinking i do. Then everything would be perfect. SunnySent from my iTouch

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support "

<IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues. SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi

Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Sunny, if everybody was fat and everybody told me how beautiful fat is, I might think it was beautiful. But somehow, like you, I cannot force my mind to imagine that it is beautiful. I know what I look like. I wish I were thinner. I'm working to get there. I may never get there. But at least I'll die trying, lol. Since I know dieting is not the way, I'm still working the IE route, there simply is no other route. Meantime, yes, I'm going for a haircut tomorrow to keep myself in "shape." :-) Have a nice night, also a nice day until we speak again. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 11:19 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Yep i do the same. I work in a professional environment so looking as good as i can is really important to me too. I just wish i liked the look of fat. Or that i couls somehow trick myself into thinking i do. Then everything would be perfect. SunnySent from my iTouch

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support "

<IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues. SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi

Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Sunny, if everybody was fat and everybody told me how beautiful fat is, I might think it was beautiful. But somehow, like you, I cannot force my mind to imagine that it is beautiful. I know what I look like. I wish I were thinner. I'm working to get there. I may never get there. But at least I'll die trying, lol. Since I know dieting is not the way, I'm still working the IE route, there simply is no other route. Meantime, yes, I'm going for a haircut tomorrow to keep myself in "shape." :-) Have a nice night, also a nice day until we speak again. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 11:19 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Yep i do the same. I work in a professional environment so looking as good as i can is really important to me too. I just wish i liked the look of fat. Or that i couls somehow trick myself into thinking i do. Then everything would be perfect. SunnySent from my iTouch

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support "

<IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues. SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi

Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Sunny, if everybody was fat and everybody told me how beautiful fat is, I might think it was beautiful. But somehow, like you, I cannot force my mind to imagine that it is beautiful. I know what I look like. I wish I were thinner. I'm working to get there. I may never get there. But at least I'll die trying, lol. Since I know dieting is not the way, I'm still working the IE route, there simply is no other route. Meantime, yes, I'm going for a haircut tomorrow to keep myself in "shape." :-) Have a nice night, also a nice day until we speak again. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 11:19 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Yep i do the same. I work in a professional environment so looking as good as i can is really important to me too. I just wish i liked the look of fat. Or that i couls somehow trick myself into thinking i do. Then everything would be perfect. SunnySent from my iTouch

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. TaiTo: "IntuitiveEating_Support "

<IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues. SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.RainSubject: Hi

Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

I try to notice women who are heavy and beautiful. There are a lot out there if we take the time to see them. I do this because, if I see beauty in other women who are not thin, then I can see it in myself too. I do feel beautiful and sexy often enough, but I also have visions of myself as fat and ugly too. I'm just hoping that as I go along, feeling beautiful will increase, and feeling ugly or ashamed of my body will decrease.

From: Tailyn GreySent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 9:46 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Sunny, if everybody was fat and everybody told me how beautiful fat is, I might think it was beautiful. But somehow, like you, I cannot force my mind to imagine that it is beautiful. I know what I look like. I wish I were thinner. I'm working to get there. I may never get there. But at least I'll die trying, lol. Since I know dieting is not the way, I'm still working the IE route, there simply is no other route. Meantime, yes, I'm going for a haircut tomorrow to keep myself in "shape." :-) Have a nice night, also a nice day until we speak again. Tai

To: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 11:19 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Yep i do the same. I work in a professional environment so looking as good as i can is really important to me too. I just wish i liked the look of fat. Or that i couls somehow trick myself into thinking i do. Then everything would be perfect.

SunnySent from my iTouch

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. Tai

To: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues.

SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,

I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.

Rain

Subject: Hi Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Yes, I can see what you're saying, Rain. Some heavy women can make themselves very attractive. I'm glad you mentioned this. I haven't been wearing makeup for a while except lipstick when I want to "dress up." Maybe I'll put a little more makeup on. After all, Rain, why not? :-) TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 1:00 AMSubject: RE: Hi Everyone!

I try to notice women who are heavy and beautiful. There are a lot out there if we take the time to see them. I do this because, if I see beauty in other women who are not thin, then I can see it in myself too. I do feel beautiful and sexy often enough, but I also have visions of myself as fat and ugly too. I'm just hoping that as I go along, feeling beautiful will increase, and feeling ugly or ashamed of my body will decrease.

From: Tailyn GreySent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 9:46 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Sunny, if everybody was fat and everybody told me how beautiful fat is, I might think it was beautiful. But somehow, like you, I cannot force my mind to imagine that it is beautiful. I know what I look like. I wish I were thinner. I'm working to get there. I may never get there. But at least I'll die trying, lol. Since I know dieting is not the way, I'm still working the IE route, there simply is no other route. Meantime, yes, I'm going for a haircut tomorrow to keep myself in "shape." :-) Have a nice night, also a nice day until we speak again. Tai

To: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 11:19 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Yep i do the same. I work in a professional environment so looking as good as i can is really important to me too. I just wish i liked the look of fat. Or that i couls somehow trick myself into thinking i do. Then everything would be perfect.

SunnySent from my iTouch

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. Tai

To: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues.

SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,

I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.

Rain

Subject: Hi Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Yes, I can see what you're saying, Rain. Some heavy women can make themselves very attractive. I'm glad you mentioned this. I haven't been wearing makeup for a while except lipstick when I want to "dress up." Maybe I'll put a little more makeup on. After all, Rain, why not? :-) TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 1:00 AMSubject: RE: Hi Everyone!

I try to notice women who are heavy and beautiful. There are a lot out there if we take the time to see them. I do this because, if I see beauty in other women who are not thin, then I can see it in myself too. I do feel beautiful and sexy often enough, but I also have visions of myself as fat and ugly too. I'm just hoping that as I go along, feeling beautiful will increase, and feeling ugly or ashamed of my body will decrease.

From: Tailyn GreySent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 9:46 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Sunny, if everybody was fat and everybody told me how beautiful fat is, I might think it was beautiful. But somehow, like you, I cannot force my mind to imagine that it is beautiful. I know what I look like. I wish I were thinner. I'm working to get there. I may never get there. But at least I'll die trying, lol. Since I know dieting is not the way, I'm still working the IE route, there simply is no other route. Meantime, yes, I'm going for a haircut tomorrow to keep myself in "shape." :-) Have a nice night, also a nice day until we speak again. Tai

To: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 11:19 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Yep i do the same. I work in a professional environment so looking as good as i can is really important to me too. I just wish i liked the look of fat. Or that i couls somehow trick myself into thinking i do. Then everything would be perfect.

SunnySent from my iTouch

Sunny, As far as the image issue, I do know that I'm not young and thin any more. I cannot say I like this; especially the not-thin part. But I do try to have a nice hairdo and dress fairly well as much as possible, given the fact that because of my limited physical situation (bad feet), I cannot wear glamorous shoes. But I still try to look as well as possible and this pleases me. Take care. Tai

To: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

My hand is raised high on this one. Been thermany times and still battling the image issues.

SunnySent from my iTouch

Hi Adelle,

I SO know the way it feels to feel unattractive, knowing that your clothes are getting tighter, and eating anyway. That's probably anyone's story who has ever gained after dieting, but it's definitely my story - over and over again! Welcome! I hope you find relief through IE. I know I have so far.

Rain

Subject: Hi Everyone!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

For a WOW look at being beautiful at ANY 'size' give this site a look -

http://www.judgmentofparis.com/

I find it fabulous and inspiring.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

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> >>>Subject: Hi Everyone!

> >>>To: IntuitiveEating_Support

> >>>Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

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> >>>I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was

younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for

years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have

gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating

junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small

for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food.

I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

> >>>I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food

choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

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>

[Guest guest]

For a WOW look at being beautiful at ANY 'size' give this site a look -

http://www.judgmentofparis.com/

I find it fabulous and inspiring.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

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> >>

> >>>

> >>>Subject: Hi Everyone!

> >>>To: IntuitiveEating_Support

> >>>Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

> >>>

> >>>

> >>> 

> >>>I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was

younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for

years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have

gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating

junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small

for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food.

I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

> >>>I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food

choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

> >>>

> >>>

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

For a WOW look at being beautiful at ANY 'size' give this site a look -

http://www.judgmentofparis.com/

I find it fabulous and inspiring.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

> >>

> >>

> >>>

> >>>Subject: Hi Everyone!

> >>>To: IntuitiveEating_Support

> >>>Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 3:29 PM

> >>>

> >>>

> >>> 

> >>>I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was

younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for

years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have

gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating

junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small

for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food.

I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.

> >>>I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food

choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

> >>>

> >>>

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[Guest guest]

Hi! I have not read the book, but will look for it

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Hi, Adelle. Welcome and glad you could join us. Your story sounds a lot like many of us. Let me ask you if you are doing IE and have you read the book? It has a new approach to living life, not just eating/weight. There are other good books too, but I think starting with Intuitive Eating by Tribole and Elyse Resch. Keep posting and reading the posts here. You will find this group very supportive and helpful. Sandy

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.

[Guest guest]

Hi! I have not read the book, but will look for it

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:06 PMSubject: Re: Hi Everyone!

Hi, Adelle. Welcome and glad you could join us. Your story sounds a lot like many of us. Let me ask you if you are doing IE and have you read the book? It has a new approach to living life, not just eating/weight. There are other good books too, but I think starting with Intuitive Eating by Tribole and Elyse Resch. Keep posting and reading the posts here. You will find this group very supportive and helpful. Sandy

I am thirty years old and have had a bad relationship with food; when I was younger I was taught that being skinny was important. I have yo-yo dieted for years and am trying to find a healthy relationship with food. Recently I have gained a lot of weight because I have been stressed out and have been eating junk food every night until I am uncomfortable. My clothes are getting too small for me but that does not stop me from going home every day and eating junk food. I have a horrible self image and do not feel attractive.I am basically taking it one day at a time and am trying to make healy food choices at every meal and trying to stay away from sweet food.