Guest guest Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 I would like to ask......Are there people here who are learning to eat intuitively and losing weight? I have not read the Inuitive Eating book yet, but I have it on reserve at the library. I have legalized all food in certain amounts, but I'm terrified to say I can eat as much as I want, or I can numb or comfort myself with food if I want. I'm terrified I will quickly begin to look like the Goodyear blimp, that I will never get to the point of not really wanting it as you talked about in your post with the cake, Sandarah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I have struggled with emotional overeating for pretty much my whole life. All through high school and college I was always "trying" to lose weight by trying some new diet or exercise routine. It wasn't until last year when I really embraced my own version of an "intuitive eating" type life plan that I ever actually saw results. What I mean by this is that last year, I finally decided to do something I had never done before, which was work on the mental causes of my eating, the underlying roots of my unhappiness. I was no longer trying to lose weight, I was just living fully and healthfully. I decided to accept and love myself as I was. During this past year, I was honestly surprised with myself when I ended up needing smaller sizes. Like Josie was describing, I would exercise to feel healthy and strong and eating healthfully because those are the foods I was craving. My body just had a natural reaction to healthy living.However for me, I realize that I did not completely conquer all of my mental issues. Once I realized I was a smaller size, I began to put the pressure on myself to maintain it. Which stinks because I had not put any pressure on myself to get there in the first place. Now I find myself overeating out of anxiety that I may be gaining a little of the weight back. Its a hard thought process to break through. But I agree with Josie also, that patience and trust with oneself is key. I am glad that I joined this group because the support and shared experiences of the people in this group is very encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I have struggled with emotional overeating for pretty much my whole life. All through high school and college I was always "trying" to lose weight by trying some new diet or exercise routine. It wasn't until last year when I really embraced my own version of an "intuitive eating" type life plan that I ever actually saw results. What I mean by this is that last year, I finally decided to do something I had never done before, which was work on the mental causes of my eating, the underlying roots of my unhappiness. I was no longer trying to lose weight, I was just living fully and healthfully. I decided to accept and love myself as I was. During this past year, I was honestly surprised with myself when I ended up needing smaller sizes. Like Josie was describing, I would exercise to feel healthy and strong and eating healthfully because those are the foods I was craving. My body just had a natural reaction to healthy living.However for me, I realize that I did not completely conquer all of my mental issues. Once I realized I was a smaller size, I began to put the pressure on myself to maintain it. Which stinks because I had not put any pressure on myself to get there in the first place. Now I find myself overeating out of anxiety that I may be gaining a little of the weight back. Its a hard thought process to break through. But I agree with Josie also, that patience and trust with oneself is key. I am glad that I joined this group because the support and shared experiences of the people in this group is very encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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