Re: Hardest part of IE for me right now

[Guest guest]

maybe try what " the slow down diet " recommends: When you're not hungry, do some

research into your inner gut, and make a list of foods you've discovered over

the years either work or don't work for you. Then when you dont know what to

eat, you can refer to your own personalized plan.

I did that for my family, wrote menus, shopped, cooked, and fed them foods they

loved and needed, so why not for myself?

Foggy

>

> The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat.

It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of

the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it

is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on

something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying.

Has anyone else experienced this?

>

> Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the

time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger

pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The

missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally).

>

> When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it.

It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish

my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own

foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever

was available. I have been the ultimate " convenience " eater. Taking pleasure

in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent

the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry

and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to

be easy.

>

> It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from

dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way

through food.

>

> Thanks for listening, Becky

>

[Guest guest]

maybe try what " the slow down diet " recommends: When you're not hungry, do some

research into your inner gut, and make a list of foods you've discovered over

the years either work or don't work for you. Then when you dont know what to

eat, you can refer to your own personalized plan.

I did that for my family, wrote menus, shopped, cooked, and fed them foods they

loved and needed, so why not for myself?

Foggy

>

> The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat.

It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of

the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it

is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on

something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying.

Has anyone else experienced this?

>

> Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the

time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger

pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The

missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally).

>

> When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it.

It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish

my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own

foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever

was available. I have been the ultimate " convenience " eater. Taking pleasure

in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent

the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry

and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to

be easy.

>

> It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from

dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way

through food.

>

> Thanks for listening, Becky

>

[Guest guest]

maybe try what " the slow down diet " recommends: When you're not hungry, do some

research into your inner gut, and make a list of foods you've discovered over

the years either work or don't work for you. Then when you dont know what to

eat, you can refer to your own personalized plan.

I did that for my family, wrote menus, shopped, cooked, and fed them foods they

loved and needed, so why not for myself?

Foggy

>

> The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat.

It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of

the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it

is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on

something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying.

Has anyone else experienced this?

>

> Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the

time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger

pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The

missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally).

>

> When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it.

It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish

my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own

foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever

was available. I have been the ultimate " convenience " eater. Taking pleasure

in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent

the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry

and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to

be easy.

>

> It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from

dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way

through food.

>

> Thanks for listening, Becky

>

[Guest guest]

, I've actually had to sit and think about what I want to eat. It took me time to determine what foods I liked the best and which made me feel good eating them. Some foods are very attractive to me (such as seafood, chicken, or tuna fish salad), while others may seem attractive but then when choice time comes, I don't choose to eat it (such as pizza). So I have to sit and think about it. You could ask yourself -- if a friend were cooking for me, what would I enjoy? A bowl of pasta, or a chicken casserole? If you don't know what you would enjoy, you gotta start thinking about it. If you enjoy the diet foods you've been on, think about which of those foods you really like. On the other hand, if you don't know, then you have to experiment. Anyway, tastes change as life goes on, which is a good thing. :-) I'm glad you're up to this point, , it's a very

important step for you to be at now. Congratulations! Keep thinking, it doesn't take that long, but think about this -- if you were experimenting with foods, you'd try different recipes and spices to determine which recipes you like the best. Don't worry, you'll get there. Tai

>> The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?> > Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing

when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally). > > When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it. It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever was available. I have been the ultimate "convenience" eater. Taking pleasure in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to be easy.> > It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way through

food.> > Thanks for listening, Becky>

[Guest guest]

, I've actually had to sit and think about what I want to eat. It took me time to determine what foods I liked the best and which made me feel good eating them. Some foods are very attractive to me (such as seafood, chicken, or tuna fish salad), while others may seem attractive but then when choice time comes, I don't choose to eat it (such as pizza). So I have to sit and think about it. You could ask yourself -- if a friend were cooking for me, what would I enjoy? A bowl of pasta, or a chicken casserole? If you don't know what you would enjoy, you gotta start thinking about it. If you enjoy the diet foods you've been on, think about which of those foods you really like. On the other hand, if you don't know, then you have to experiment. Anyway, tastes change as life goes on, which is a good thing. :-) I'm glad you're up to this point, , it's a very

important step for you to be at now. Congratulations! Keep thinking, it doesn't take that long, but think about this -- if you were experimenting with foods, you'd try different recipes and spices to determine which recipes you like the best. Don't worry, you'll get there. Tai

>> The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?> > Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing

when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally). > > When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it. It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever was available. I have been the ultimate "convenience" eater. Taking pleasure in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to be easy.> > It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way through

food.> > Thanks for listening, Becky>

[Guest guest]

, my mother was a good cook, even though she worked and came home and prepared meals for me and my father. She cooked simply, and you're making me think about what she made, because I usually enjoyed her cooking! :-) We ALWAYS started with grapefruit, isn't that strange? My job was to cut the sections of the grapefruit before she came home, LOL. :-) Sometimes we would put sugar on it if it was too sour, but I learned to love grapefruit, and now it's one of my favorite fruits. I can have it for starters for breakfast, or I put a few pieces on my dinner plate. I don't cut the sections, I just cut up the grapefruit with the rind and eat it as I would a section of orange. Then she would serve a salad, meat or chicken (hardly ever fish for some reason), a cooked vegetable,

and, if I remember correctly, a potato. I was young, thin, and very active, would go bicycling after school in high school, I always did exercise in my room in the morning and the evening (I think those days are gone), sometimes after dinner I would take some ice cream. Thanks for reminding me, and I will think about what she cooked because as simple as it was, I always enjoyed her cooking! Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 5:28 PMSubject: Hardest part of IE for me right now

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally). When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it. It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish my plate. I think I realize now that

I never became skilled at choosing my own foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever was available. I have been the ultimate "convenience" eater. Taking pleasure in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to be easy.It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way through food.Thanks for listening, Becky

[Guest guest]

I also, very frequently don't know what I want to eat. I keep fruits and nuts, and sometimes cheese with mw for when I don't know. I figure, if I don't know, and I'm hungry, might as well maximize the nutrition. At least I'm taking care of my hunger. And sometimes I know very strongly what I want. So I relish the times when I do know, and take care of my hunger in a nutritious way when I don't. I love fruit and cheese combinations. Pears and blue cheese, apples and cheddar, grapes and havarti or brie. Also I eat healthy walnuts and almonds with my fruit. If I'm home, I'll eat a nice homemade vegetable soup when I don't know.

From: rebeccasiegelSent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 2:28 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Hardest part of IE for me right now

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally). When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it. It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever was available. I have been the ultimate "convenience" eater. Taking pleasure in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to be easy.It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way through food.Thanks for listening, Becky

[Guest guest]

I also, very frequently don't know what I want to eat. I keep fruits and nuts, and sometimes cheese with mw for when I don't know. I figure, if I don't know, and I'm hungry, might as well maximize the nutrition. At least I'm taking care of my hunger. And sometimes I know very strongly what I want. So I relish the times when I do know, and take care of my hunger in a nutritious way when I don't. I love fruit and cheese combinations. Pears and blue cheese, apples and cheddar, grapes and havarti or brie. Also I eat healthy walnuts and almonds with my fruit. If I'm home, I'll eat a nice homemade vegetable soup when I don't know.

From: rebeccasiegelSent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 2:28 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Hardest part of IE for me right now

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally). When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it. It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever was available. I have been the ultimate "convenience" eater. Taking pleasure in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to be easy.It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way through food.Thanks for listening, Becky

[Guest guest]

I also, very frequently don't know what I want to eat. I keep fruits and nuts, and sometimes cheese with mw for when I don't know. I figure, if I don't know, and I'm hungry, might as well maximize the nutrition. At least I'm taking care of my hunger. And sometimes I know very strongly what I want. So I relish the times when I do know, and take care of my hunger in a nutritious way when I don't. I love fruit and cheese combinations. Pears and blue cheese, apples and cheddar, grapes and havarti or brie. Also I eat healthy walnuts and almonds with my fruit. If I'm home, I'll eat a nice homemade vegetable soup when I don't know.

From: rebeccasiegelSent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 2:28 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Hardest part of IE for me right now

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally). When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it. It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever was available. I have been the ultimate "convenience" eater. Taking pleasure in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to be easy.It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way through food.Thanks for listening, Becky

[Guest guest]

In the beginning, I ate warm berry pie and Haagan-Dazs vanilla ice cream for two days straight. Following that I ate a deep dish Chicago style pizza that I like for a couple days. On all these days I only ate when I was hungry, and stopped when I was satisfied. The pie and ice cream taught me that, though it tastes good, it doesn't make me feel good. Eating the pizza that was chock full of tomatoes and basil, taught me that it.was good for me. It felt good in my body. I had a couple other similar experiences, and eventually learned that I really loved the fruit nuts and cheese, and that it felt good to eat it. I will eat the pie, but I haven't wanted it since then. I HAVE wanted the pizza, and have eaten it.Rain

From: RainSent: Friday, June 24, 2011 8:07 AMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: RE: Hardest part of IE for me right now

I also, very frequently don't know what I want to eat. I keep fruits and nuts, and sometimes cheese with mw for when I don't know. I figure, if I don't know, and I'm hungry, might as well maximize the nutrition. At least I'm taking care of my hunger. And sometimes I know very strongly what I want. So I relish the times when I do know, and take care of my hunger in a nutritious way when I don't. I love fruit and cheese combinations. Pears and blue cheese, apples and cheddar, grapes and havarti or brie. Also I eat healthy walnuts and almonds with my fruit. If I'm home, I'll eat a nice homemade vegetable soup when I don't know.

From: rebeccasiegelSent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 2:28 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Hardest part of IE for me right now

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally). When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it. It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever was available. I have been the ultimate "convenience" eater. Taking pleasure in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to be easy.It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way through food.Thanks for listening, Becky

[Guest guest]

In the beginning, I ate warm berry pie and Haagan-Dazs vanilla ice cream for two days straight. Following that I ate a deep dish Chicago style pizza that I like for a couple days. On all these days I only ate when I was hungry, and stopped when I was satisfied. The pie and ice cream taught me that, though it tastes good, it doesn't make me feel good. Eating the pizza that was chock full of tomatoes and basil, taught me that it.was good for me. It felt good in my body. I had a couple other similar experiences, and eventually learned that I really loved the fruit nuts and cheese, and that it felt good to eat it. I will eat the pie, but I haven't wanted it since then. I HAVE wanted the pizza, and have eaten it.Rain

From: RainSent: Friday, June 24, 2011 8:07 AMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: RE: Hardest part of IE for me right now

I also, very frequently don't know what I want to eat. I keep fruits and nuts, and sometimes cheese with mw for when I don't know. I figure, if I don't know, and I'm hungry, might as well maximize the nutrition. At least I'm taking care of my hunger. And sometimes I know very strongly what I want. So I relish the times when I do know, and take care of my hunger in a nutritious way when I don't. I love fruit and cheese combinations. Pears and blue cheese, apples and cheddar, grapes and havarti or brie. Also I eat healthy walnuts and almonds with my fruit. If I'm home, I'll eat a nice homemade vegetable soup when I don't know.

From: rebeccasiegelSent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 2:28 PMTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Hardest part of IE for me right now

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally). When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it. It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever was available. I have been the ultimate "convenience" eater. Taking pleasure in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to be easy.It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way through food.Thanks for listening, Becky

[Guest guest]

Thanks Rain.  I would love to have some of that warm berry pie.  Maybe I will.  I did homemade hot fudge sundaes and had on every day for about 2 weeks I think.  Then I didn't really want them any more.  I too will enjoy one when I choose but they just didn't taste so good. I love all kinds of " healthy " foods and bought myself some fresh beets today.  I love them and green beans and lots of stuff.  But I do love sweets too, cookies(certain kinds), cake, pie, most anything chocolate. Sandy

 

In the beginning, I ate warm berry pie and Haagan-Dazs vanilla ice cream for two days straight.   Following that I ate a deep dish Chicago style pizza that I like for a couple days. On all these days I only ate when I was hungry, and stopped when I was satisfied. The pie and ice cream taught me that, though it tastes good, it doesn't make me feel good.  Eating the pizza that was chock full of tomatoes and basil, taught me that it.was good for me.  It felt good in my body. I had a couple other similar experiences, and eventually learned that I really loved the fruit nuts and cheese, and that it felt good to eat it. I will eat the pie, but I haven't wanted it since then. I HAVE wanted the pizza, and have eaten it.

Rain

From: RainSent: Friday, June 24, 2011 8:07 AM

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Subject: RE: Hardest part of IE for me right now

 

I also, very frequently don't know what I want to eat. I keep fruits and nuts, and sometimes cheese with mw for when I don't know. I figure, if I don't know, and I'm  hungry, might as well maximize the nutrition. At least I'm taking care of my hunger. And sometimes I know very strongly what I want.  So I relish the times when I do know, and take care of my hunger in a nutritious way when I don't. I love fruit and cheese combinations. Pears and blue cheese, apples and cheddar, grapes and havarti or brie. Also I eat healthy walnuts and almonds with my fruit. If I'm home, I'll eat a nice homemade vegetable soup when I don't know.

From: rebeccasiegelSent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 2:28 PM

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Subject: Hardest part of IE for me right now

 

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?

Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally).

When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it. It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever was available. I have been the ultimate " convenience " eater. Taking pleasure in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to be easy.

It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way through food.Thanks for listening, Becky

[Guest guest]

Thanks Rain.  I would love to have some of that warm berry pie.  Maybe I will.  I did homemade hot fudge sundaes and had on every day for about 2 weeks I think.  Then I didn't really want them any more.  I too will enjoy one when I choose but they just didn't taste so good. I love all kinds of " healthy " foods and bought myself some fresh beets today.  I love them and green beans and lots of stuff.  But I do love sweets too, cookies(certain kinds), cake, pie, most anything chocolate. Sandy

 

In the beginning, I ate warm berry pie and Haagan-Dazs vanilla ice cream for two days straight.   Following that I ate a deep dish Chicago style pizza that I like for a couple days. On all these days I only ate when I was hungry, and stopped when I was satisfied. The pie and ice cream taught me that, though it tastes good, it doesn't make me feel good.  Eating the pizza that was chock full of tomatoes and basil, taught me that it.was good for me.  It felt good in my body. I had a couple other similar experiences, and eventually learned that I really loved the fruit nuts and cheese, and that it felt good to eat it. I will eat the pie, but I haven't wanted it since then. I HAVE wanted the pizza, and have eaten it.

Rain

From: RainSent: Friday, June 24, 2011 8:07 AM

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Subject: RE: Hardest part of IE for me right now

 

I also, very frequently don't know what I want to eat. I keep fruits and nuts, and sometimes cheese with mw for when I don't know. I figure, if I don't know, and I'm  hungry, might as well maximize the nutrition. At least I'm taking care of my hunger. And sometimes I know very strongly what I want.  So I relish the times when I do know, and take care of my hunger in a nutritious way when I don't. I love fruit and cheese combinations. Pears and blue cheese, apples and cheddar, grapes and havarti or brie. Also I eat healthy walnuts and almonds with my fruit. If I'm home, I'll eat a nice homemade vegetable soup when I don't know.

From: rebeccasiegelSent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 2:28 PM

To: IntuitiveEating_Support

Subject: Hardest part of IE for me right now

 

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?

Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally).

When I was a child, I was always told what to eat and had no choice about it. It didn't matter if I wanted or liked those foods. I also always had to finish my plate. I think I realize now that I never became skilled at choosing my own foods- after I left my parent's house, I always followed a diet or ate whatever was available. I have been the ultimate " convenience " eater. Taking pleasure in eating takes more effort and concentration. On some level, I think I resent the responsibility of having to take care of myself and plan for when I'm hungry and feed myself. I just want someone else to tell me what to eat and for it to be easy.

It comes down to choice- IE isn't easy but it's worth it. With freedom from dieting comes a lot more thinking and effort- you can't just sleepwalk your way through food.Thanks for listening, Becky

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Good for you, adriana! I'm glad it's working for you (and the little guy). Take care ... TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 11:14 PMSubject: Re: Hardest part of IE for me right now

Abbey

it has never been easier for me to do IE than now during the pregnancy.

it has been great.

I am glad you ONLY have 6 weeks.I have a little more to go, 8.

This baby boy is getting bigger and bigger

good luck

A

>

> Becky,

>

> I really struggle with this issue, too.

>

> I'm most of the way done through a pregnancy (6 weeks left!) so it's hard

> for me to remember what life was like before this, but since I've been

> pregnant, I'm NEVER interested in thinking about or preparing food for

> dinner. I live alone so it's easy to avoid dealing with it. I also tend to

> be tired in the evenings, so that lessens my energy to think about, never

> mind prepare, food.

>

> i've had smoothies for dinner nearly every night the last eight months! not

> ideal, but not terrible. and nourishing, tasty, satisfying, and quick to

> prepare! and zero waste, too, since i use frozen trader joe's fruit. i feel

> like i've thrown away a LOT of food during this pregnancy.

>

> if i go out to eat, i'm more interested in food, but it feels a little

> strange, then, to eat a big dinner.

>

> i am hoping this is just a phase for me, and hopefully, it is for you, too!

>

> i do think feeding our bodies is important for nourishing our souls. but

> also that we go through phases where we are just naturally less interested

> in food.

>

> if you have a farmer's market near you, that's often a great way for me to

> tempt myself. there is such beautiful produce available at this time of

> year!

>

> best,

>

> abby

>

> ps don't forget to be pleased that you are recognizing your hunger and

> fullness signals! that's great! and if you are not craving anything, try

> asking yourself, "what would i be WILLING to eat right now, to honor my

> hunger?" sometimes that's the best you can do.

>

>

>

> The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat.

> >> It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most

> >> of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat.

> >> Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I

> >> will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or

> >> not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?

> >>

> >> Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of

> >> the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel

> >> hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for

> >> me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied

> >> (mentally).

> >>

> >>

>

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Good for you, adriana! I'm glad it's working for you (and the little guy). Take care ... TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 11:14 PMSubject: Re: Hardest part of IE for me right now

Abbey

it has never been easier for me to do IE than now during the pregnancy.

it has been great.

I am glad you ONLY have 6 weeks.I have a little more to go, 8.

This baby boy is getting bigger and bigger

good luck

A

>

> Becky,

>

> I really struggle with this issue, too.

>

> I'm most of the way done through a pregnancy (6 weeks left!) so it's hard

> for me to remember what life was like before this, but since I've been

> pregnant, I'm NEVER interested in thinking about or preparing food for

> dinner. I live alone so it's easy to avoid dealing with it. I also tend to

> be tired in the evenings, so that lessens my energy to think about, never

> mind prepare, food.

>

> i've had smoothies for dinner nearly every night the last eight months! not

> ideal, but not terrible. and nourishing, tasty, satisfying, and quick to

> prepare! and zero waste, too, since i use frozen trader joe's fruit. i feel

> like i've thrown away a LOT of food during this pregnancy.

>

> if i go out to eat, i'm more interested in food, but it feels a little

> strange, then, to eat a big dinner.

>

> i am hoping this is just a phase for me, and hopefully, it is for you, too!

>

> i do think feeding our bodies is important for nourishing our souls. but

> also that we go through phases where we are just naturally less interested

> in food.

>

> if you have a farmer's market near you, that's often a great way for me to

> tempt myself. there is such beautiful produce available at this time of

> year!

>

> best,

>

> abby

>

> ps don't forget to be pleased that you are recognizing your hunger and

> fullness signals! that's great! and if you are not craving anything, try

> asking yourself, "what would i be WILLING to eat right now, to honor my

> hunger?" sometimes that's the best you can do.

>

>

>

> The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat.

> >> It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most

> >> of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat.

> >> Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I

> >> will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or

> >> not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?

> >>

> >> Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of

> >> the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel

> >> hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for

> >> me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied

> >> (mentally).

> >>

> >>

>

[Guest guest]

Good for you, adriana! I'm glad it's working for you (and the little guy). Take care ... TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 11:14 PMSubject: Re: Hardest part of IE for me right now

Abbey

it has never been easier for me to do IE than now during the pregnancy.

it has been great.

I am glad you ONLY have 6 weeks.I have a little more to go, 8.

This baby boy is getting bigger and bigger

good luck

A

>

> Becky,

>

> I really struggle with this issue, too.

>

> I'm most of the way done through a pregnancy (6 weeks left!) so it's hard

> for me to remember what life was like before this, but since I've been

> pregnant, I'm NEVER interested in thinking about or preparing food for

> dinner. I live alone so it's easy to avoid dealing with it. I also tend to

> be tired in the evenings, so that lessens my energy to think about, never

> mind prepare, food.

>

> i've had smoothies for dinner nearly every night the last eight months! not

> ideal, but not terrible. and nourishing, tasty, satisfying, and quick to

> prepare! and zero waste, too, since i use frozen trader joe's fruit. i feel

> like i've thrown away a LOT of food during this pregnancy.

>

> if i go out to eat, i'm more interested in food, but it feels a little

> strange, then, to eat a big dinner.

>

> i am hoping this is just a phase for me, and hopefully, it is for you, too!

>

> i do think feeding our bodies is important for nourishing our souls. but

> also that we go through phases where we are just naturally less interested

> in food.

>

> if you have a farmer's market near you, that's often a great way for me to

> tempt myself. there is such beautiful produce available at this time of

> year!

>

> best,

>

> abby

>

> ps don't forget to be pleased that you are recognizing your hunger and

> fullness signals! that's great! and if you are not craving anything, try

> asking yourself, "what would i be WILLING to eat right now, to honor my

> hunger?" sometimes that's the best you can do.

>

>

>

> The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat.

> >> It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most

> >> of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat.

> >> Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I

> >> will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or

> >> not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?

> >>

> >> Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of

> >> the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel

> >> hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for

> >> me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied

> >> (mentally).

> >>

> >>

>

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ah a girl! Congratulations! TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 9:14 PMSubject: Re: Hardest part of IE for me right now

girl.

Abby, do you know if it is a girl or a boy? Only 6 weeks left! :-)

Speaking of feeding our souls as well as our bodies, if I remember correctly, populations that lack vital nutrients, such as vitamin B and niacin, have more mental health problems. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 7:45 PM

Subject: Re: Hardest part of IE for me right now

Becky,I really struggle with this issue, too. I'm most of the way done through a pregnancy (6 weeks left!) so it's hard for me to remember what life was like before this, but since I've been pregnant, I'm NEVER interested in thinking about or preparing food for dinner. I live alone so it's easy to avoid dealing with it. I also tend to be tired in the evenings, so that lessens my energy to think about, never mind prepare, food.

i've had smoothies for dinner nearly every night the last eight months! not ideal, but not terrible. and nourishing, tasty, satisfying, and quick to prepare! and zero waste, too, since i use frozen trader joe's fruit. i feel like i've thrown away a LOT of food during this pregnancy.

if i go out to eat, i'm more interested in food, but it feels a little strange, then, to eat a big dinner. i am hoping this is just a phase for me, and hopefully, it is for you, too!

i do think feeding our bodies is important for nourishing our souls. but also that we go through phases where we are just naturally less interested in food. if you have a farmer's market near you, that's often a great way for me to tempt myself. there is such beautiful produce available at this time of year!

best,abbyps don't forget to be pleased that you are recognizing your hunger and fullness signals! that's great! and if you are not craving anything, try asking yourself, "what would i be WILLING to eat right now, to honor my hunger?" sometimes that's the best you can do.

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?

Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally).

[Guest guest]

ah a girl! Congratulations! TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 9:14 PMSubject: Re: Hardest part of IE for me right now

girl.

Abby, do you know if it is a girl or a boy? Only 6 weeks left! :-)

Speaking of feeding our souls as well as our bodies, if I remember correctly, populations that lack vital nutrients, such as vitamin B and niacin, have more mental health problems. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 7:45 PM

Subject: Re: Hardest part of IE for me right now

Becky,I really struggle with this issue, too. I'm most of the way done through a pregnancy (6 weeks left!) so it's hard for me to remember what life was like before this, but since I've been pregnant, I'm NEVER interested in thinking about or preparing food for dinner. I live alone so it's easy to avoid dealing with it. I also tend to be tired in the evenings, so that lessens my energy to think about, never mind prepare, food.

i've had smoothies for dinner nearly every night the last eight months! not ideal, but not terrible. and nourishing, tasty, satisfying, and quick to prepare! and zero waste, too, since i use frozen trader joe's fruit. i feel like i've thrown away a LOT of food during this pregnancy.

if i go out to eat, i'm more interested in food, but it feels a little strange, then, to eat a big dinner. i am hoping this is just a phase for me, and hopefully, it is for you, too!

i do think feeding our bodies is important for nourishing our souls. but also that we go through phases where we are just naturally less interested in food. if you have a farmer's market near you, that's often a great way for me to tempt myself. there is such beautiful produce available at this time of year!

best,abbyps don't forget to be pleased that you are recognizing your hunger and fullness signals! that's great! and if you are not craving anything, try asking yourself, "what would i be WILLING to eat right now, to honor my hunger?" sometimes that's the best you can do.

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?

Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally).

[Guest guest]

ah a girl! Congratulations! TaiTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 9:14 PMSubject: Re: Hardest part of IE for me right now

girl.

Abby, do you know if it is a girl or a boy? Only 6 weeks left! :-)

Speaking of feeding our souls as well as our bodies, if I remember correctly, populations that lack vital nutrients, such as vitamin B and niacin, have more mental health problems. Tai

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 7:45 PM

Subject: Re: Hardest part of IE for me right now

Becky,I really struggle with this issue, too. I'm most of the way done through a pregnancy (6 weeks left!) so it's hard for me to remember what life was like before this, but since I've been pregnant, I'm NEVER interested in thinking about or preparing food for dinner. I live alone so it's easy to avoid dealing with it. I also tend to be tired in the evenings, so that lessens my energy to think about, never mind prepare, food.

i've had smoothies for dinner nearly every night the last eight months! not ideal, but not terrible. and nourishing, tasty, satisfying, and quick to prepare! and zero waste, too, since i use frozen trader joe's fruit. i feel like i've thrown away a LOT of food during this pregnancy.

if i go out to eat, i'm more interested in food, but it feels a little strange, then, to eat a big dinner. i am hoping this is just a phase for me, and hopefully, it is for you, too!

i do think feeding our bodies is important for nourishing our souls. but also that we go through phases where we are just naturally less interested in food. if you have a farmer's market near you, that's often a great way for me to tempt myself. there is such beautiful produce available at this time of year!

best,abbyps don't forget to be pleased that you are recognizing your hunger and fullness signals! that's great! and if you are not craving anything, try asking yourself, "what would i be WILLING to eat right now, to honor my hunger?" sometimes that's the best you can do.

The hardest part of IE for me right now is figuring out what I want to eat. It's weird to me that after years of craving and obsessing over foods, most of the time when I'm hungry I cannot figure out what I want to eat. Sometimes it is really maddening! I will go through lists of foods and I will settle on something and it's ok. But often the food is disappointing or not satisfying. Has anyone else experienced this?

Feeling my hunger has become pretty easy for me, especially since most of the time I don't overeat so after a few hours it's predictable when I feel hunger pangs. Along with that, knowing when to stop is so much easier for me. The missing piece right now is choosing foods and feeling satisfied (mentally).

[Guest guest]

,Congratulations! So exciting.Pregnancy has been a very interesting time in my IE journey. I think my hunger signals and cravings (well, mostly lack thereof) and distastes for other foods are much stronger to me now than they were previously. I am very curious to see how I feel after I give birth, since pregnancy seems to have ?temporarily treated my PCOS hormone imbalance. 

I found the time when my pregnancy was just becoming visible to others to be rather stressful -- taking something private and making it extremely public -- but now that I am, without a doubt, quite pregnant... it takes a lot of pressure off. I figure I don't have to worry about looking good or bad... I look PREGNANT! that's mostly what people see. of course, then I get the comments about how i'm carrying, but that doesn't seem as challenging as i thought it might be.

All a big adventure!Abby

[Guest guest]

,Congratulations! So exciting.Pregnancy has been a very interesting time in my IE journey. I think my hunger signals and cravings (well, mostly lack thereof) and distastes for other foods are much stronger to me now than they were previously. I am very curious to see how I feel after I give birth, since pregnancy seems to have ?temporarily treated my PCOS hormone imbalance. 

I found the time when my pregnancy was just becoming visible to others to be rather stressful -- taking something private and making it extremely public -- but now that I am, without a doubt, quite pregnant... it takes a lot of pressure off. I figure I don't have to worry about looking good or bad... I look PREGNANT! that's mostly what people see. of course, then I get the comments about how i'm carrying, but that doesn't seem as challenging as i thought it might be.

All a big adventure!Abby