New guy here.

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Hi everyone. I've been lurking here for a few weeks. I came across this sight

after reading the Intuitive Eating book. I thought I would introduce myself

before I start posting. First, I am wondering, are there any other men in this

group?

Here's my brief dieting bio: I actually have never followed a name brand diet,

but have been using a sort of home made diet method. In my twenties I lost about

40 lbs, mostly by skipping breakfast and lunch for a while. I was young and

eager, and it didn't seem too hard. I gradually gained it back, and at about 35

I made another serious attempt to lose. I called it the ELEM diet, " eat less,

exercise more " . I lost about 50 lbs this time. Again, it did not seem too hard,

especially since I started running seriously at the time(eventually did a couple

of marathons). Well, about 25 of those lbs came back. I had another surge of

enthusiasm and lost some of it, but for the past few years some came back I have

been struggling to get the weight back down.

Anyhow, I don't believe I carry much of the dieting baggage that the book talks

about so much. I never felt any foods were truly forbidden. However, I clearly

identify with the description of the " distracted eater " , mostly in the area of

emotional eating. Also, I have completely lost touch with what satiety feels

like--when I am anxious I feel like I could empty the cupboard.

Anyhow, after reading the book I feel very encouraged that this approach is the

most healthy way to go, and I look forward to learning from all of you.

--Chris