Introduction - New to Group

[Guest guest]

Hello. My name is and I just joined this group. I am intrigued by the

concept of intuitive eating. I would say I have done quite a lot of eating for

emotional reasons. I am currently doing an effective, quick weight-loss regimen

that works for me, but it will be over soon and i would really love to figure

out how to have a relationship with food that once and for all does away with

all the guilt and shame. It is crystal clear to me how much of an impact those

emotions have on my life, and they are either ragingly present, or if I am being

" good, " they're tucked away for awhile, but currently they are never really

gone.

I have never been a dieter, per se, until a certain diet came along and it did

exactly what it promised for me when iI did it as directed. but I do not want to

keep it in my back pocket as an easy way to lose weight in the future, and

therefore be able to justify emotional eating and weight gain. I really want to

learn to enjoy my food, enjoy the process of celebrating and eating, and figure

out what makes me feel really good. unfortunately I have plenty of experience in

making choices to eat foods that give me short-term gratification, but such

negative longer-term consequences.

where do I begin?

[Guest guest]

Welcome , good to have you join us here. I too wasn't a 'career' dieter but

what I found is how impacted I had become anyway by what is called diet

mentality. It still astonishing to me how we can become so disconnected from our

own INternal needs and drivers. Plus how much we can become distracted by

thinking that food, a necessary element in our lives, is somehow an enemy. I

sincerely suggest that you give a look at the Book List which is stored in the

Files section at this group site. If you print it out and take it to a library

or bookstore you can better find which of the many books on this subject 'sings'

to you most.

BEST wishes and looking forward to reading more from you too.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

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> Hello. My name is and I just joined this group. I am intrigued by the

concept of intuitive eating. I would say I have done quite a lot of eating for

emotional reasons. I am currently doing an effective, quick weight-loss regimen

that works for me, but it will be over soon and i would really love to figure

out how to have a relationship with food that once and for all does away with

all the guilt and shame. It is crystal clear to me how much of an impact those

emotions have on my life, and they are either ragingly present, or if I am being

" good, " they're tucked away for awhile, but currently they are never really

gone.

>

> I have never been a dieter, per se, until a certain diet came along and it did

exactly what it promised for me when iI did it as directed. but I do not want to

keep it in my back pocket as an easy way to lose weight in the future, and

therefore be able to justify emotional eating and weight gain. I really want to

learn to enjoy my food, enjoy the process of celebrating and eating, and figure

out what makes me feel really good. unfortunately I have plenty of experience in

making choices to eat foods that give me short-term gratification, but such

negative longer-term consequences.

>

> where do I begin?

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome , good to have you join us here. I too wasn't a 'career' dieter but

what I found is how impacted I had become anyway by what is called diet

mentality. It still astonishing to me how we can become so disconnected from our

own INternal needs and drivers. Plus how much we can become distracted by

thinking that food, a necessary element in our lives, is somehow an enemy. I

sincerely suggest that you give a look at the Book List which is stored in the

Files section at this group site. If you print it out and take it to a library

or bookstore you can better find which of the many books on this subject 'sings'

to you most.

BEST wishes and looking forward to reading more from you too.

Katcha

IEing since March 2007

>

> Hello. My name is and I just joined this group. I am intrigued by the

concept of intuitive eating. I would say I have done quite a lot of eating for

emotional reasons. I am currently doing an effective, quick weight-loss regimen

that works for me, but it will be over soon and i would really love to figure

out how to have a relationship with food that once and for all does away with

all the guilt and shame. It is crystal clear to me how much of an impact those

emotions have on my life, and they are either ragingly present, or if I am being

" good, " they're tucked away for awhile, but currently they are never really

gone.

>

> I have never been a dieter, per se, until a certain diet came along and it did

exactly what it promised for me when iI did it as directed. but I do not want to

keep it in my back pocket as an easy way to lose weight in the future, and

therefore be able to justify emotional eating and weight gain. I really want to

learn to enjoy my food, enjoy the process of celebrating and eating, and figure

out what makes me feel really good. unfortunately I have plenty of experience in

making choices to eat foods that give me short-term gratification, but such

negative longer-term consequences.

>

> where do I begin?

>

[Guest guest]

Couldn't help but jump in. What you describe is probably everyone's dream

initially - " I'll lose the weight (quickly) and then I'll learn to eat

normally. " I hope it works for you; never did for me but it sure sounds good.

IE, for me, has caused the surrender of many diet myths, illusions and old

ideas... It's quite a journey. Good luck with the process and with maintaining

that weight loss. Sandarah.

Sandarah

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> >

> > , you need to read. Try Overcoming Overeating, or Intuitive Eating, or

several other books listed here on site. Respectfully, you don't have an

" effective, quick weight-loss regimen that works for me " As research shows,

(check out recent stuff from the people who bring you " eat this, not that " ) the

biggest predictor of future weight gain is being on a diet in the present.

Investigate, and good luck.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > To: IntuitiveEating_Support

> > Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:12 AM

> > Subject: Introduction - New to Group

> >

> >

> > Hello. My name is and I just joined this group. I am intrigued by the

concept of intuitive eating. I would say I have done quite a lot of eating for

emotional reasons. I am currently doing an effective, quick weight-loss regimen

that works for me, but it will be over soon and i would really love to figure

out how to have a relationship with food that once and for all does away with

all the guilt and shame. It is crystal clear to me how much of an impact those

emotions have on my life,

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Couldn't help but jump in. What you describe is probably everyone's dream

initially - " I'll lose the weight (quickly) and then I'll learn to eat

normally. " I hope it works for you; never did for me but it sure sounds good.

IE, for me, has caused the surrender of many diet myths, illusions and old

ideas... It's quite a journey. Good luck with the process and with maintaining

that weight loss. Sandarah.

Sandarah

>

> >

> > , you need to read. Try Overcoming Overeating, or Intuitive Eating, or

several other books listed here on site. Respectfully, you don't have an

" effective, quick weight-loss regimen that works for me " As research shows,

(check out recent stuff from the people who bring you " eat this, not that " ) the

biggest predictor of future weight gain is being on a diet in the present.

Investigate, and good luck.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > To: IntuitiveEating_Support

> > Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:12 AM

> > Subject: Introduction - New to Group

> >

> >

> > Hello. My name is and I just joined this group. I am intrigued by the

concept of intuitive eating. I would say I have done quite a lot of eating for

emotional reasons. I am currently doing an effective, quick weight-loss regimen

that works for me, but it will be over soon and i would really love to figure

out how to have a relationship with food that once and for all does away with

all the guilt and shame. It is crystal clear to me how much of an impact those

emotions have on my life,

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Couldn't help but jump in. What you describe is probably everyone's dream

initially - " I'll lose the weight (quickly) and then I'll learn to eat

normally. " I hope it works for you; never did for me but it sure sounds good.

IE, for me, has caused the surrender of many diet myths, illusions and old

ideas... It's quite a journey. Good luck with the process and with maintaining

that weight loss. Sandarah.

Sandarah

>

> >

> > , you need to read. Try Overcoming Overeating, or Intuitive Eating, or

several other books listed here on site. Respectfully, you don't have an

" effective, quick weight-loss regimen that works for me " As research shows,

(check out recent stuff from the people who bring you " eat this, not that " ) the

biggest predictor of future weight gain is being on a diet in the present.

Investigate, and good luck.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > To: IntuitiveEating_Support

> > Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:12 AM

> > Subject: Introduction - New to Group

> >

> >

> > Hello. My name is and I just joined this group. I am intrigued by the

concept of intuitive eating. I would say I have done quite a lot of eating for

emotional reasons. I am currently doing an effective, quick weight-loss regimen

that works for me, but it will be over soon and i would really love to figure

out how to have a relationship with food that once and for all does away with

all the guilt and shame. It is crystal clear to me how much of an impact those

emotions have on my life,

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome, . No need to censor yourself not to make waves! We love a good discussion around here. So, the way I would interpret the comment about your weight-loss regimen is exactly what you said. Most of us find that diets are only effective in the short-run, and then at great cost to our emotional selves. In the long run we end up (speaking in general terms) heavier than where we started and also feeling like failures. Of course, as people here always say, we all have different experiences and needs. But something that makes IE so appealing is the realization by so many that diets are not effective and can be quite damaging both physically and emotionally.

So, I guess I would ask how does your diet work for you? Losing weight is one measure. But what will happen when you no longer follow the dictates of the diet? Oh, another book I liked quite a bit was "Diets Don't Work" and "The Overfed Head," which is a free PDF based on the first book. I think that one is in our files here. Good luck and keep posting!

Mimi

Subject: Re: Introduction - New to GroupTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 1:21 PM

Hi --

I have a few thoughts about your response. At first, I reacted just a bit to your comment about me not actually having something that works for me, and figured I wouldn't make any waves. And I'm not responding in order to make any waves. I just want to understand a little better what you are saying.

Thank you for the suggestion to read. I have already started to do so, and am loving what I am reading.

I think my main question for you is, how does my "effective, quick weight-loss regimen" not work for me? My desire is to never have to be on it again, or even want to be on it again, but that process helped me reset my setpoint and I am a much thinner person than I was. However, that regimen doesn't get at the underlying issues -- is that why you say it doesn't work?

I am familiar with the research that shows that diets are a huge predictor in gaining later, which is why IE appeals to me so much. Thanks for your input.

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[Guest guest]

Welcome, . No need to censor yourself not to make waves! We love a good discussion around here. So, the way I would interpret the comment about your weight-loss regimen is exactly what you said. Most of us find that diets are only effective in the short-run, and then at great cost to our emotional selves. In the long run we end up (speaking in general terms) heavier than where we started and also feeling like failures. Of course, as people here always say, we all have different experiences and needs. But something that makes IE so appealing is the realization by so many that diets are not effective and can be quite damaging both physically and emotionally.

So, I guess I would ask how does your diet work for you? Losing weight is one measure. But what will happen when you no longer follow the dictates of the diet? Oh, another book I liked quite a bit was "Diets Don't Work" and "The Overfed Head," which is a free PDF based on the first book. I think that one is in our files here. Good luck and keep posting!

Mimi

Subject: Re: Introduction - New to GroupTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 1:21 PM

Hi --

I have a few thoughts about your response. At first, I reacted just a bit to your comment about me not actually having something that works for me, and figured I wouldn't make any waves. And I'm not responding in order to make any waves. I just want to understand a little better what you are saying.

Thank you for the suggestion to read. I have already started to do so, and am loving what I am reading.

I think my main question for you is, how does my "effective, quick weight-loss regimen" not work for me? My desire is to never have to be on it again, or even want to be on it again, but that process helped me reset my setpoint and I am a much thinner person than I was. However, that regimen doesn't get at the underlying issues -- is that why you say it doesn't work?

I am familiar with the research that shows that diets are a huge predictor in gaining later, which is why IE appeals to me so much. Thanks for your input.

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[Guest guest]

Welcome, . No need to censor yourself not to make waves! We love a good discussion around here. So, the way I would interpret the comment about your weight-loss regimen is exactly what you said. Most of us find that diets are only effective in the short-run, and then at great cost to our emotional selves. In the long run we end up (speaking in general terms) heavier than where we started and also feeling like failures. Of course, as people here always say, we all have different experiences and needs. But something that makes IE so appealing is the realization by so many that diets are not effective and can be quite damaging both physically and emotionally.

So, I guess I would ask how does your diet work for you? Losing weight is one measure. But what will happen when you no longer follow the dictates of the diet? Oh, another book I liked quite a bit was "Diets Don't Work" and "The Overfed Head," which is a free PDF based on the first book. I think that one is in our files here. Good luck and keep posting!

Mimi

Subject: Re: Introduction - New to GroupTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 1:21 PM

Hi --

I have a few thoughts about your response. At first, I reacted just a bit to your comment about me not actually having something that works for me, and figured I wouldn't make any waves. And I'm not responding in order to make any waves. I just want to understand a little better what you are saying.

Thank you for the suggestion to read. I have already started to do so, and am loving what I am reading.

I think my main question for you is, how does my "effective, quick weight-loss regimen" not work for me? My desire is to never have to be on it again, or even want to be on it again, but that process helped me reset my setpoint and I am a much thinner person than I was. However, that regimen doesn't get at the underlying issues -- is that why you say it doesn't work?

I am familiar with the research that shows that diets are a huge predictor in gaining later, which is why IE appeals to me so much. Thanks for your input.

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