Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi Georgi, I'm glad you decided to speak up. I'm sorry for your loss of your father. That is a major life change. It's understandable you are wanting to numb your emotions. What was your father like? Is it possible that what you really need is to let your emotions come up, to walk yourself through them, to talk, cry, scream, whatever? You mentioned counseling, which certainly is a good place to do all of these, or maybe a good friend. Sometimes writing helps me, and for me it's important to share what I've written with someone I trust as well. For many years, like many people, I did a lot of mindless eating in front of the tv. I decided I would only eat at the table, even if I had to turn the tv off to go and eat. I've done that for years, and now I just don't associate tv with food anymore. But it took a while. I started with the non-dieting approach last November. While I'm doing better, I still have a long way to go. I am told it just takes a long time because you are changing lifelong behavior. Also it takes a lot of work\on a daily basis. But you are doing positive things like reading, writing, and exercising. For me, I have to do the reading and rereading every single day in order not to slide away from eating when I'm hungry. I understand what you mean by it seeming like a diet when you have to put off eating til you're hungry, and I think that's when we have to look at why it is we're wanting to eat if our bodies do not physically need food. Keep writing, Sara > > Hi, > > I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad it's here. > > Thank you! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi Georgi, I'm glad you decided to speak up. I'm sorry for your loss of your father. That is a major life change. It's understandable you are wanting to numb your emotions. What was your father like? Is it possible that what you really need is to let your emotions come up, to walk yourself through them, to talk, cry, scream, whatever? You mentioned counseling, which certainly is a good place to do all of these, or maybe a good friend. Sometimes writing helps me, and for me it's important to share what I've written with someone I trust as well. For many years, like many people, I did a lot of mindless eating in front of the tv. I decided I would only eat at the table, even if I had to turn the tv off to go and eat. I've done that for years, and now I just don't associate tv with food anymore. But it took a while. I started with the non-dieting approach last November. While I'm doing better, I still have a long way to go. I am told it just takes a long time because you are changing lifelong behavior. Also it takes a lot of work\on a daily basis. But you are doing positive things like reading, writing, and exercising. For me, I have to do the reading and rereading every single day in order not to slide away from eating when I'm hungry. I understand what you mean by it seeming like a diet when you have to put off eating til you're hungry, and I think that's when we have to look at why it is we're wanting to eat if our bodies do not physically need food. Keep writing, Sara > > Hi, > > I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad it's here. > > Thank you! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi Georgi, I'm glad you decided to speak up. I'm sorry for your loss of your father. That is a major life change. It's understandable you are wanting to numb your emotions. What was your father like? Is it possible that what you really need is to let your emotions come up, to walk yourself through them, to talk, cry, scream, whatever? You mentioned counseling, which certainly is a good place to do all of these, or maybe a good friend. Sometimes writing helps me, and for me it's important to share what I've written with someone I trust as well. For many years, like many people, I did a lot of mindless eating in front of the tv. I decided I would only eat at the table, even if I had to turn the tv off to go and eat. I've done that for years, and now I just don't associate tv with food anymore. But it took a while. I started with the non-dieting approach last November. While I'm doing better, I still have a long way to go. I am told it just takes a long time because you are changing lifelong behavior. Also it takes a lot of work\on a daily basis. But you are doing positive things like reading, writing, and exercising. For me, I have to do the reading and rereading every single day in order not to slide away from eating when I'm hungry. I understand what you mean by it seeming like a diet when you have to put off eating til you're hungry, and I think that's when we have to look at why it is we're wanting to eat if our bodies do not physically need food. Keep writing, Sara > > Hi, > > I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad it's here. > > Thank you! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Hi Sara, Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and realized I was actually full. Progress. Thanks Again! Georgi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Perhaps you could benefit by trying another non-dieting book? I was better able to connect with and utilize Overcoming Overeating when I began. There is good sized Book List in the Files section at this group site. You can print it out to take with you to library and/or bookstores so that you can read a bit in a book before you select it. IE is only one of many good books on non-dieting. Find your own printed 'guru' and for sure keep posting here too. ehugs, Katcha IEing since March 2007 >I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Yay!! That is fabulous to hear and inspiring too. Isn't it marvelous how simple but impacting such an experience can be? Bravo for you. Katcha > > Hi Sara, > > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and realized I was actually full. Progress. > > Thanks Again! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Yay!! That is fabulous to hear and inspiring too. Isn't it marvelous how simple but impacting such an experience can be? Bravo for you. Katcha > > Hi Sara, > > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and realized I was actually full. Progress. > > Thanks Again! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Yay!! That is fabulous to hear and inspiring too. Isn't it marvelous how simple but impacting such an experience can be? Bravo for you. Katcha > > Hi Sara, > > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and realized I was actually full. Progress. > > Thanks Again! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Georgi, Excellent progress! And a timely reminder to me, as I have been slipping back into eating while on the computer or reading a book. I am reminded about how boring I realized eating is WHEN I'M NOT HUNGRY! When I am truly hungry, it's all I want to do until the hunger is gone, although like others, I have had times when I got annoyed at having to stop my activity in order to eat. But only eating when I am eating is essential for me, I think. Otherwise, I don't notice my hunger signal ending. Jane > > Hi Sara, > > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and realized I was actually full. Progress. > > Thanks Again! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Georgi, Excellent progress! And a timely reminder to me, as I have been slipping back into eating while on the computer or reading a book. I am reminded about how boring I realized eating is WHEN I'M NOT HUNGRY! When I am truly hungry, it's all I want to do until the hunger is gone, although like others, I have had times when I got annoyed at having to stop my activity in order to eat. But only eating when I am eating is essential for me, I think. Otherwise, I don't notice my hunger signal ending. Jane > > Hi Sara, > > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and realized I was actually full. Progress. > > Thanks Again! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Georgi, Excellent progress! And a timely reminder to me, as I have been slipping back into eating while on the computer or reading a book. I am reminded about how boring I realized eating is WHEN I'M NOT HUNGRY! When I am truly hungry, it's all I want to do until the hunger is gone, although like others, I have had times when I got annoyed at having to stop my activity in order to eat. But only eating when I am eating is essential for me, I think. Otherwise, I don't notice my hunger signal ending. Jane > > Hi Sara, > > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and realized I was actually full. Progress. > > Thanks Again! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi Georgi I lost my father a few years ago and over the time he was ill and after he died I put on over 3 stone (45-50 pounds). I was holding everyone else up, being the 'strong' one and, as a result, I had nothing left for me. Eating seemed the only solution. In truth I think I was utterly furious. My Dad was only 62 and it seemed such a cruel and unfair thing to happen. As usual with me I turned my anger upon myself and I think my eating was, in part, punishment (as well as comfort and an anesthetic). A friend told me something (weird!) that actually helped. She said 'it takes many bites to eat an elephant.' What that means is that sometimes things are just TOO big to deal with. You need to just go day by day trying to get through it. I had kind of thought I had to deal with it all straight away which felt so overwhelming that I turned to food. In fact when I stood back a bit, let myself draw a breath, I found a way through. This isn't a time to be beating yourself up about food. There are far more important things going on...but try to find a way to truly love and care for yourself at the moment - and that may be food related or not. I got lost in my grieving, lost supporting everyone else. I hope you find a less exhausting path. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hi Georgi I lost my father a few years ago and over the time he was ill and after he died I put on over 3 stone (45-50 pounds). I was holding everyone else up, being the 'strong' one and, as a result, I had nothing left for me. Eating seemed the only solution. In truth I think I was utterly furious. My Dad was only 62 and it seemed such a cruel and unfair thing to happen. As usual with me I turned my anger upon myself and I think my eating was, in part, punishment (as well as comfort and an anesthetic). A friend told me something (weird!) that actually helped. She said 'it takes many bites to eat an elephant.' What that means is that sometimes things are just TOO big to deal with. You need to just go day by day trying to get through it. I had kind of thought I had to deal with it all straight away which felt so overwhelming that I turned to food. In fact when I stood back a bit, let myself draw a breath, I found a way through. This isn't a time to be beating yourself up about food. There are far more important things going on...but try to find a way to truly love and care for yourself at the moment - and that may be food related or not. I got lost in my grieving, lost supporting everyone else. I hope you find a less exhausting path. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I know exactly what it means to feel like you are using food as a substance and abusing it. I am in a similar boat with you Georgi, in that I have reached a point where I have legalized all foods but still mindlessly overeat in front of the TV. I have learned that whenever I have the desire to engage in this behavior, that I should take it as a clue that something deeper is going on and that I am in need of love and comfort. A lot of times, however, I just don't feel like facing whatever is bothering me and I still turn to eating. It's hard because whenever I let myself have a strong on the spot emotion and don't react to it with overeating, I just get very overwhelmed. It's very hard for me to have my emotions so on the surface. It doesn't help that I don't feel like I have anyone to share my emotional eating struggles with. I have started to share with my boyfriend but he has a hard time understanding. He also has emotional issues of his own and mine are very internalized and therefore hard for him to see and relate to. Thank you all for your sharing and support, > > Hi, > > I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad it's here. > > Thank you! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I know exactly what it means to feel like you are using food as a substance and abusing it. I am in a similar boat with you Georgi, in that I have reached a point where I have legalized all foods but still mindlessly overeat in front of the TV. I have learned that whenever I have the desire to engage in this behavior, that I should take it as a clue that something deeper is going on and that I am in need of love and comfort. A lot of times, however, I just don't feel like facing whatever is bothering me and I still turn to eating. It's hard because whenever I let myself have a strong on the spot emotion and don't react to it with overeating, I just get very overwhelmed. It's very hard for me to have my emotions so on the surface. It doesn't help that I don't feel like I have anyone to share my emotional eating struggles with. I have started to share with my boyfriend but he has a hard time understanding. He also has emotional issues of his own and mine are very internalized and therefore hard for him to see and relate to. Thank you all for your sharing and support, > > Hi, > > I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad it's here. > > Thank you! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I know exactly what it means to feel like you are using food as a substance and abusing it. I am in a similar boat with you Georgi, in that I have reached a point where I have legalized all foods but still mindlessly overeat in front of the TV. I have learned that whenever I have the desire to engage in this behavior, that I should take it as a clue that something deeper is going on and that I am in need of love and comfort. A lot of times, however, I just don't feel like facing whatever is bothering me and I still turn to eating. It's hard because whenever I let myself have a strong on the spot emotion and don't react to it with overeating, I just get very overwhelmed. It's very hard for me to have my emotions so on the surface. It doesn't help that I don't feel like I have anyone to share my emotional eating struggles with. I have started to share with my boyfriend but he has a hard time understanding. He also has emotional issues of his own and mine are very internalized and therefore hard for him to see and relate to. Thank you all for your sharing and support, > > Hi, > > I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in front of the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost my father and am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even though I know I will feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day - I still do it and then I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. I need help - probably professional. I am using food as a substance and abusing it. I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both times at the same point. All foods have been legalized. I don't diet. Although, lately it has been tempting to try weight watchers again as a means of reigning in my overeating. But I know that isn't the answer. I don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I can't bring myself to eat mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I start to try and it feels like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and obsessive. I think I might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole issue of food. I did join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise routine in years and I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need to take care of myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going to start utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the exercise. Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here for 2 years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal for awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad it's here. > > Thank you! > Georgi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 , Your experience really resonates with me. Although my dad was older and died suddenly, the way I am handling it is the same. I am exhausting myself not only caring for my children, but now my mother, who is such a state of shock and grief. Thank you for sharing your experience. It is such a wake up call to me - thie is a M.O. of mine to put myself last. I am feeling better all ready just opening up and sharing about the eating - it releases the shame and hiding aspect to my overeating. Thank you so much and I am taking your advice to heart. Georgi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 , Thank you for sharing your experience. I am realizing that I too have very strong emotions that I have difficulty accepting and expressing. When I am emotional, I think it is " inapproriate " . When I was younger, I was often labeled " sensitive " , " over-Sensitive " etc. I found a huge outlet in the arts - but since my family is now taking up a lot of my time - I have put my artistic self on the back burner and the repercussions are again feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions. I find it helps to just say, I am who I am and I am a person who feels things deeply. And then I just ride the wave the emotion and come out the other side. I think it is a good thing to be a sensitive, feeling person - it is just not always easy. Good to be on this journey. I guess it is all about baby steps! I am so grateful to have this group and know that I am not the only one! It is amazing to me how what we think is so specific to our experience ends up being something others can really relate to. Thanks again! Georgi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Ah, the old HALT routine - stopping and asking if what is really happening/needed - HungryAngryLonelyTired. Works for me too :-) GOOD for you Sandy!! Bet you felt better too. Lovely :-) ehugs, Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Sometimes when I find myself mindlessly eating or grazing without > satisfaction, what I really am is TIRED and need a nap. Sandy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Ah, the old HALT routine - stopping and asking if what is really happening/needed - HungryAngryLonelyTired. Works for me too :-) GOOD for you Sandy!! Bet you felt better too. Lovely :-) ehugs, Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Sometimes when I find myself mindlessly eating or grazing without > satisfaction, what I really am is TIRED and need a nap. Sandy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Yeah, multi-tasking while eating is a bad habit. It totally diminises the wonderful experience eating can be and leaves only a sense of blah in its place. Eating the right thing at the right time is one of the really fine things in life. Otherwise, it's just not that great. > > > > Hi Sara, > > > > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and realized I was actually full. Progress. > > > > Thanks Again! > > Georgi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Yeah, multi-tasking while eating is a bad habit. It totally diminises the wonderful experience eating can be and leaves only a sense of blah in its place. Eating the right thing at the right time is one of the really fine things in life. Otherwise, it's just not that great. > > > > Hi Sara, > > > > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and realized I was actually full. Progress. > > > > Thanks Again! > > Georgi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 Yeah, multi-tasking while eating is a bad habit. It totally diminises the wonderful experience eating can be and leaves only a sense of blah in its place. Eating the right thing at the right time is one of the really fine things in life. Otherwise, it's just not that great. > > > > Hi Sara, > > > > Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice. It really helps -I think I need to just do one thing at a time. This morning I sat down at the table with a bowl of cereal and kept fighting the desire to pick up the paper and read while I ate. I just observed it. Finally, I paused my meal, read the paper and realized I was actually full. Progress. > > > > Thanks Again! > > Georgi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 So true! An important part of learning to intuitively take care of one's self is to also care for other needs other than just food. > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in > > front of the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost > > my father and am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even > > though I know I will feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day > > - I still do it and then I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. > > I need help - probably professional. I am using food as a substance and > > abusing it. I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both > > times at the same point. All foods have been legalized. I don't diet. > > Although, lately it has been tempting to try weight watchers again as a > > means of reigning in my overeating. But I know that isn't the answer. I > > don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I can't bring myself to eat > > mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I start to try and it feels > > like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and obsessive. I think I might > > have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole issue of food. I did > > join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise routine in years and > > I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need to take care of > > myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going to start > > utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the exercise. > > Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here for 2 > > years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal for > > awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food > > issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad > > it's here. > > > > > > Thank you! > > > Georgi > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 So true! An important part of learning to intuitively take care of one's self is to also care for other needs other than just food. > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > I have legalized all foods. I still find myself mindlessly eating in > > front of the TV - seeking to numb my emotions - check out. I recently lost > > my father and am eating so much so mindlessly I am scaring myself. Even > > though I know I will feel terrible, physically and emotionally the next day > > - I still do it and then I feel so bad I have more emotions I can't handle. > > I need help - probably professional. I am using food as a substance and > > abusing it. I have started the book Intuitve Eating twice and got stuck both > > times at the same point. All foods have been legalized. I don't diet. > > Although, lately it has been tempting to try weight watchers again as a > > means of reigning in my overeating. But I know that isn't the answer. I > > don't weigh myself. And there I have stopped. I can't bring myself to eat > > mindfully, pay attention to my hunger signals. I start to try and it feels > > like dieting to me - I get rigid about it and obsessive. I think I might > > have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder around the whole issue of food. I did > > join the Y yesterday - I haven't had a regular exercise routine in years and > > I know it helps - both the mind and the body. I just need to take care of > > myself. I really needed to get this off my chest. I am going to start > > utilizing this group as a means of helping myself as well as the exercise. > > Two positive steps I have taken this week. I have been lurking here for 2 > > years and rarely post. A pregnancy distracted me and made me feel normal for > > awhile and now one year post new baby I am really struggling with the food > > issues again. There is so much helpful advice in this group and I am so glad > > it's here. > > > > > > Thank you! > > > Georgi > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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