Legalizing food and overeating (Long)

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your post, Gillian! It was not only informative but also made me feel optimistic about my own IE journey.

I'm wondering if I'm unconsciously restricting because since I've been on my IE journey I haven't felt the need or desire to go out and buy a bunch of the stuff on which I used to binge/overeat. We didn't routinely buy cookies, cakes, etc. before, except when dieting/depriving. Since I joined the group when I've wanted something sweet, I've gone out and bought it, mostly candy but in moderation to test how it made me feel. I still remember how badly I felt physically and emotionally when I would "overdose" on sweets. Maybe I'm losing my mind, but those creme-filled Krispy Kremes or Dunkin' Doughnuts don't seem as unappealing as when I was on WW.

Best wishes,

Jeanne