Guest guest Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Sandarah, It sounds like you are needing some self-nurturing, space and rest. Reading your post, it reminded me of something I've been grateful for. In the last couple of weeks, it has been tremendously helpful what one of the members here mentioned: As I open the fridge, I tell myself: I choose to listen to my body. Usually, at that moment, I close the fridge and wait for hunger. My body knows that it's not hungry and at that point, I cannot ignore the truth. Vera > > So... today I spent most of the day eating and trying to pretend that I wasn't noticing I was eating without hunger. Then I read the post about what was learned this week and determined to stop and notice. > > This week was ruled by pressures at work. I was breathlessly busy everyday with calls, e-mails, people coming into my office with something to talk about, HR needing this and that, interviews, on and on and on. I did push back one time and went to the health club to work out - and to feel better. And it was great. But that was Thursday. The rest was devoured by pressures. > > And - maybe by my perfectionism and workaholism. I've always said that work was easier than any other relationships. I get work - I don't get other interactions as easily. Work has job descriptions, parameters, goals, objectives and if nothing else, a mission statement. I know the rules and where I fit in things. I remember when I first learned about job descriptions and when I had my first performance evaluation. I thought, " this is great - at last I'm getting feedback and know what to change in order to do better! " Bet not many people felt that way. > > Today I've been mostly de-stressing. Wanting to comfort myself and to not work, I guess. I guess when I'm eating I'm not working and thus I have permission to be with myself. > > Boy - I don't think I learned anything this week regarding intuitive eating. > > Sandarah > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Sandarah, It sounds like you are needing some self-nurturing, space and rest. Reading your post, it reminded me of something I've been grateful for. In the last couple of weeks, it has been tremendously helpful what one of the members here mentioned: As I open the fridge, I tell myself: I choose to listen to my body. Usually, at that moment, I close the fridge and wait for hunger. My body knows that it's not hungry and at that point, I cannot ignore the truth. Vera > > So... today I spent most of the day eating and trying to pretend that I wasn't noticing I was eating without hunger. Then I read the post about what was learned this week and determined to stop and notice. > > This week was ruled by pressures at work. I was breathlessly busy everyday with calls, e-mails, people coming into my office with something to talk about, HR needing this and that, interviews, on and on and on. I did push back one time and went to the health club to work out - and to feel better. And it was great. But that was Thursday. The rest was devoured by pressures. > > And - maybe by my perfectionism and workaholism. I've always said that work was easier than any other relationships. I get work - I don't get other interactions as easily. Work has job descriptions, parameters, goals, objectives and if nothing else, a mission statement. I know the rules and where I fit in things. I remember when I first learned about job descriptions and when I had my first performance evaluation. I thought, " this is great - at last I'm getting feedback and know what to change in order to do better! " Bet not many people felt that way. > > Today I've been mostly de-stressing. Wanting to comfort myself and to not work, I guess. I guess when I'm eating I'm not working and thus I have permission to be with myself. > > Boy - I don't think I learned anything this week regarding intuitive eating. > > Sandarah > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 It sounds like you learned a lot about yourself and noticing what is going on. That is where it all starts, noticing and acknowledging. What's that saying " you can't heal what you don't feel " or recognize and acknowledge. And trying to notice without judgement is part of IE. Sandy So... today I spent most of the day eating and trying to pretend that I wasn't noticing I was eating without hunger. Then I read the post about what was learned this week and determined to stop and notice. This week was ruled by pressures at work. I was breathlessly busy everyday with calls, e-mails, people coming into my office with something to talk about, HR needing this and that, interviews, on and on and on. I did push back one time and went to the health club to work out - and to feel better. And it was great. But that was Thursday. The rest was devoured by pressures. And - maybe by my perfectionism and workaholism. I've always said that work was easier than any other relationships. I get work - I don't get other interactions as easily. Work has job descriptions, parameters, goals, objectives and if nothing else, a mission statement. I know the rules and where I fit in things. I remember when I first learned about job descriptions and when I had my first performance evaluation. I thought, " this is great - at last I'm getting feedback and know what to change in order to do better! " Bet not many people felt that way. Today I've been mostly de-stressing. Wanting to comfort myself and to not work, I guess. I guess when I'm eating I'm not working and thus I have permission to be with myself. Boy - I don't think I learned anything this week regarding intuitive eating. Sandarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 It sounds like you learned a lot about yourself and noticing what is going on. That is where it all starts, noticing and acknowledging. What's that saying " you can't heal what you don't feel " or recognize and acknowledge. And trying to notice without judgement is part of IE. Sandy So... today I spent most of the day eating and trying to pretend that I wasn't noticing I was eating without hunger. Then I read the post about what was learned this week and determined to stop and notice. This week was ruled by pressures at work. I was breathlessly busy everyday with calls, e-mails, people coming into my office with something to talk about, HR needing this and that, interviews, on and on and on. I did push back one time and went to the health club to work out - and to feel better. And it was great. But that was Thursday. The rest was devoured by pressures. And - maybe by my perfectionism and workaholism. I've always said that work was easier than any other relationships. I get work - I don't get other interactions as easily. Work has job descriptions, parameters, goals, objectives and if nothing else, a mission statement. I know the rules and where I fit in things. I remember when I first learned about job descriptions and when I had my first performance evaluation. I thought, " this is great - at last I'm getting feedback and know what to change in order to do better! " Bet not many people felt that way. Today I've been mostly de-stressing. Wanting to comfort myself and to not work, I guess. I guess when I'm eating I'm not working and thus I have permission to be with myself. Boy - I don't think I learned anything this week regarding intuitive eating. Sandarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 It sounds to me like you worked on your IE as best you could. Good for you to turn to IE instead of fooding-out (without any acknowledgement or notice). Wow you are really getting in touch with your emotions too! ehugs, Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > So... today I spent most of the day eating and trying to pretend that I wasn't noticing I was eating without hunger. Then I read the post about what was learned this week and determined to stop and notice. > > This week was ruled by pressures at work. I was breathlessly busy everyday with calls, e-mails, people coming into my office with something to talk about, HR needing this and that, interviews, on and on and on. I did push back one time and went to the health club to work out - and to feel better. And it was great. But that was Thursday. The rest was devoured by pressures. > > And - maybe by my perfectionism and workaholism. I've always said that work was easier than any other relationships. I get work - I don't get other interactions as easily. Work has job descriptions, parameters, goals, objectives and if nothing else, a mission statement. I know the rules and where I fit in things. I remember when I first learned about job descriptions and when I had my first performance evaluation. I thought, " this is great - at last I'm getting feedback and know what to change in order to do better! " Bet not many people felt that way. > > Today I've been mostly de-stressing. Wanting to comfort myself and to not work, I guess. I guess when I'm eating I'm not working and thus I have permission to be with myself. > > Boy - I don't think I learned anything this week regarding intuitive eating. > > Sandarah > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 It sounds to me like you worked on your IE as best you could. Good for you to turn to IE instead of fooding-out (without any acknowledgement or notice). Wow you are really getting in touch with your emotions too! ehugs, Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > So... today I spent most of the day eating and trying to pretend that I wasn't noticing I was eating without hunger. Then I read the post about what was learned this week and determined to stop and notice. > > This week was ruled by pressures at work. I was breathlessly busy everyday with calls, e-mails, people coming into my office with something to talk about, HR needing this and that, interviews, on and on and on. I did push back one time and went to the health club to work out - and to feel better. And it was great. But that was Thursday. The rest was devoured by pressures. > > And - maybe by my perfectionism and workaholism. I've always said that work was easier than any other relationships. I get work - I don't get other interactions as easily. Work has job descriptions, parameters, goals, objectives and if nothing else, a mission statement. I know the rules and where I fit in things. I remember when I first learned about job descriptions and when I had my first performance evaluation. I thought, " this is great - at last I'm getting feedback and know what to change in order to do better! " Bet not many people felt that way. > > Today I've been mostly de-stressing. Wanting to comfort myself and to not work, I guess. I guess when I'm eating I'm not working and thus I have permission to be with myself. > > Boy - I don't think I learned anything this week regarding intuitive eating. > > Sandarah > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 BRAVO for you Vera! That is such a fabulous step - immediate association and decision that is all YOURS. Thanks for sharing and inspiring too. ehugs, Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Sandarah, > > It sounds like you are needing some self-nurturing, space and rest. > > Reading your post, it reminded me of something I've been grateful for. In the last couple of weeks, it has been tremendously helpful what one of the members here mentioned: As I open the fridge, I tell myself: I choose to listen to my body. Usually, at that moment, I close the fridge and wait for hunger. My body knows that it's not hungry and at that point, I cannot ignore the truth. > > Vera > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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