Re: Newbie introducing myself

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginger,

I'm glad you found Intuitive Eating. I remember dieting and then binging and then getting back on the diet wagon and then eventually falling off. I remember thinking I have absolutely no control around food; I felt like I was a heroin addict around heroin. I remember how frustrating and painful and energy sapping the whole cyclical thing was and how darned depressing.

But now that you're looking for a way out of that, I really believe you've come to a great place and through IE you'll learn to end that diet/binge cycle. You'll be real surprised to find out that you can trust yourself around food and you'll be surprised the foods you will let into your life that you thought you couldn't handle.

The problem with being on the wagon is it's easy to fall off eventually; one bump in the road and we're sailing off that wagon and landing on our butt.

With IE we learn that foods are neither good nor bad. We learn that it's really ok to stop dieting (if we're not on the wagon, we can't fall off) and to eat what we want. We learn to trust that we won't become big, bad eating monsters devouring everything in sight.

We trade the external diet rules for our ability to know via internal cues when we are hungry and when we've become comfortably satiated. And we learn to begin developing our emotional muscle so we cope more and more (gradual process) in ways that don't involve eating for comfort.

We realize we're not going to be perfect at any of it. We are patient; it's a process and it takes time.

I dieted for more than 18 years, so it wasn't surprising that it took time for me to get the hang of this.

I love the Intuitive Eating book by Tribole and Elyse Resch; if you have that great, and if not I recommend you start by reading that book.

Glad you're here and good luck.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 4:20:13 PMSubject: Newbie introducing myself

I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back

because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!Ginger Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Thanks Lori. I totally relate to the heroin analogy- I've used a similar idea in describing my relationship with food (sugar in particular) before-some people get it some don't. That is how I feel though.I plan on getting the book soon-gonna check it out at the library then buy it later at some point. I'm glad I found a group for support!GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:03:05 -0800 (PST)To: <IntuitiveEating_Support >Subject: Re: Newbie introducing myself Hi Ginger,I'm glad you found Intuitive Eating. I remember dieting and then binging and then getting back on the diet wagon and then eventually falling off. I remember thinking I have absolutely no control around food; I felt like I was a heroin addict around heroin. I remember how frustrating and painful and energy sapping the whole cyclical thing was and how darned depressing.But now that you're looking for a way out of that, I really believe you've come to a great place and through IE you'll learn to end that diet/binge cycle. You'll be real surprised to find out that you can trust yourself around food and you'll be surprised the foods you will let into your life that you thought you couldn't handle.The problem with being on the wagon is it's easy to fall off eventually; one bump in the road and we're sailing off that wagon and landing on our butt.With IE we learn that foods are neither good nor bad. We learn that it's really ok to stop dieting (if we're not on the wagon, we can't fall off) and to eat what we want. We learn to trust that we won't become big, bad eating monsters devouring everything in sight.We trade the external diet rules for our ability to know via internal cues when we are hungry and when we've become comfortably satiated. And we learn to begin developing our emotional muscle so we cope more and more (gradual process) in ways that don't involve eating for comfort.We realize we're not going to be perfect at any of it. We are patient; it's a process and it takes time. I dieted for more than 18 years, so it wasn't surprising that it took time for me to get the hang of this.I love the Intuitive Eating book by Tribole and Elyse Resch; if you have that great, and if not I recommend you start by reading that book.Glad you're here and good luck.LaurieFrom: "gsnap68gmail" <gsnap68gmail>To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 4:20:13 PMSubject: Newbie introducing myself I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes backbecause I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!Ginger Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Thanks Lori. I totally relate to the heroin analogy- I've used a similar idea in describing my relationship with food (sugar in particular) before-some people get it some don't. That is how I feel though.I plan on getting the book soon-gonna check it out at the library then buy it later at some point. I'm glad I found a group for support!GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:03:05 -0800 (PST)To: <IntuitiveEating_Support >Subject: Re: Newbie introducing myself Hi Ginger,I'm glad you found Intuitive Eating. I remember dieting and then binging and then getting back on the diet wagon and then eventually falling off. I remember thinking I have absolutely no control around food; I felt like I was a heroin addict around heroin. I remember how frustrating and painful and energy sapping the whole cyclical thing was and how darned depressing.But now that you're looking for a way out of that, I really believe you've come to a great place and through IE you'll learn to end that diet/binge cycle. You'll be real surprised to find out that you can trust yourself around food and you'll be surprised the foods you will let into your life that you thought you couldn't handle.The problem with being on the wagon is it's easy to fall off eventually; one bump in the road and we're sailing off that wagon and landing on our butt.With IE we learn that foods are neither good nor bad. We learn that it's really ok to stop dieting (if we're not on the wagon, we can't fall off) and to eat what we want. We learn to trust that we won't become big, bad eating monsters devouring everything in sight.We trade the external diet rules for our ability to know via internal cues when we are hungry and when we've become comfortably satiated. And we learn to begin developing our emotional muscle so we cope more and more (gradual process) in ways that don't involve eating for comfort.We realize we're not going to be perfect at any of it. We are patient; it's a process and it takes time. I dieted for more than 18 years, so it wasn't surprising that it took time for me to get the hang of this.I love the Intuitive Eating book by Tribole and Elyse Resch; if you have that great, and if not I recommend you start by reading that book.Glad you're here and good luck.LaurieFrom: "gsnap68gmail" <gsnap68gmail>To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 4:20:13 PMSubject: Newbie introducing myself I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes backbecause I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!Ginger Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Thanks Lori. I totally relate to the heroin analogy- I've used a similar idea in describing my relationship with food (sugar in particular) before-some people get it some don't. That is how I feel though.I plan on getting the book soon-gonna check it out at the library then buy it later at some point. I'm glad I found a group for support!GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:03:05 -0800 (PST)To: <IntuitiveEating_Support >Subject: Re: Newbie introducing myself Hi Ginger,I'm glad you found Intuitive Eating. I remember dieting and then binging and then getting back on the diet wagon and then eventually falling off. I remember thinking I have absolutely no control around food; I felt like I was a heroin addict around heroin. I remember how frustrating and painful and energy sapping the whole cyclical thing was and how darned depressing.But now that you're looking for a way out of that, I really believe you've come to a great place and through IE you'll learn to end that diet/binge cycle. You'll be real surprised to find out that you can trust yourself around food and you'll be surprised the foods you will let into your life that you thought you couldn't handle.The problem with being on the wagon is it's easy to fall off eventually; one bump in the road and we're sailing off that wagon and landing on our butt.With IE we learn that foods are neither good nor bad. We learn that it's really ok to stop dieting (if we're not on the wagon, we can't fall off) and to eat what we want. We learn to trust that we won't become big, bad eating monsters devouring everything in sight.We trade the external diet rules for our ability to know via internal cues when we are hungry and when we've become comfortably satiated. And we learn to begin developing our emotional muscle so we cope more and more (gradual process) in ways that don't involve eating for comfort.We realize we're not going to be perfect at any of it. We are patient; it's a process and it takes time. I dieted for more than 18 years, so it wasn't surprising that it took time for me to get the hang of this.I love the Intuitive Eating book by Tribole and Elyse Resch; if you have that great, and if not I recommend you start by reading that book.Glad you're here and good luck.LaurieFrom: "gsnap68gmail" <gsnap68gmail>To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sat, March 6, 2010 4:20:13 PMSubject: Newbie introducing myself I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes backbecause I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!Ginger Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginger,

Welcome to the group!

many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about " legalizing " sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.

What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.

I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.

I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.

Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.

Best,

Abby

 

I found out about this group from the " Intuitive Eating " website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.

I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I " fall off the wagon, " I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.

I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginger,

Welcome to the group!

many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about " legalizing " sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.

What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.

I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.

I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.

Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.

Best,

Abby

 

I found out about this group from the " Intuitive Eating " website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.

I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I " fall off the wagon, " I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.

I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginger,

Welcome to the group!

many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about " legalizing " sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.

What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.

I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.

I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.

Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.

Best,

Abby

 

I found out about this group from the " Intuitive Eating " website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.

I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I " fall off the wagon, " I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.

I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Hi Abby-thanks for your thoughts...I sooooo wish I was ready to buy a large amount of off-limits food and do what you've advised...I don't trust myself yet. Just ordered the book Intuitive Eating (not available at my library) and am hoping to make progress on that soon. I want to be brave!!!! Or I guess I want food to just be a normal part of my life. I will let you know the day I am able to do what you've said here--I'm looking forward to it. My son will look forward to it too--he always wants to bake cookies, brownies, etc. and I usually find some excuse because I am afraid I'll eat it all (and I usually do when we do bake). But I am hopeful this will change soon!!!! Thanks for the welcome. Ginger

 

Hi Ginger,

Welcome to the group!

many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about " legalizing " sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.

What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.

I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.

I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.

Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.

Best,

Abby

 

I found out about this group from the " Intuitive Eating " website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.

I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I " fall off the wagon, " I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.

I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Hi Abby-thanks for your thoughts...I sooooo wish I was ready to buy a large amount of off-limits food and do what you've advised...I don't trust myself yet. Just ordered the book Intuitive Eating (not available at my library) and am hoping to make progress on that soon. I want to be brave!!!! Or I guess I want food to just be a normal part of my life. I will let you know the day I am able to do what you've said here--I'm looking forward to it. My son will look forward to it too--he always wants to bake cookies, brownies, etc. and I usually find some excuse because I am afraid I'll eat it all (and I usually do when we do bake). But I am hopeful this will change soon!!!! Thanks for the welcome. Ginger

 

Hi Ginger,

Welcome to the group!

many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about " legalizing " sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.

What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.

I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.

I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.

Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.

Best,

Abby

 

I found out about this group from the " Intuitive Eating " website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.

I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I " fall off the wagon, " I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.

I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Hi Abby-thanks for your thoughts...I sooooo wish I was ready to buy a large amount of off-limits food and do what you've advised...I don't trust myself yet. Just ordered the book Intuitive Eating (not available at my library) and am hoping to make progress on that soon. I want to be brave!!!! Or I guess I want food to just be a normal part of my life. I will let you know the day I am able to do what you've said here--I'm looking forward to it. My son will look forward to it too--he always wants to bake cookies, brownies, etc. and I usually find some excuse because I am afraid I'll eat it all (and I usually do when we do bake). But I am hopeful this will change soon!!!! Thanks for the welcome. Ginger

 

Hi Ginger,

Welcome to the group!

many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about " legalizing " sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.

What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.

I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.

I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.

Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.

Best,

Abby

 

I found out about this group from the " Intuitive Eating " website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.

I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I " fall off the wagon, " I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.

I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

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Glad to have you here Ginger. Looking forward to helping and supporting each other.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 10:33:04 AMSubject: Re: Newbie introducing myself

Thanks Lori. I totally relate to the heroin analogy- I've used a similar idea in describing my relationship with food (sugar in particular) before-some people get it some don't. That is how I feel though.I plan on getting the book soon-gonna check it out at the library then buy it later at some point. I'm glad I found a group for support!Ginger Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

From: lori <laurietessyahoo (DOT) com>

Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:03:05 -0800 (PST)

To: <IntuitiveEating_ Support@yahoogro ups.com>

Subject: Re: [intuitiveEating_ Support] Newbie introducing myself

Hi Ginger,

I'm glad you found Intuitive Eating. I remember dieting and then binging and then getting back on the diet wagon and then eventually falling off. I remember thinking I have absolutely no control around food; I felt like I was a heroin addict around heroin. I remember how frustrating and painful and energy sapping the whole cyclical thing was and how darned depressing.

But now that you're looking for a way out of that, I really believe you've come to a great place and through IE you'll learn to end that diet/binge cycle. You'll be real surprised to find out that you can trust yourself around food and you'll be surprised the foods you will let into your life that you thought you couldn't handle.

The problem with being on the wagon is it's easy to fall off eventually; one bump in the road and we're sailing off that wagon and landing on our butt.

With IE we learn that foods are neither good nor bad. We learn that it's really ok to stop dieting (if we're not on the wagon, we can't fall off) and to eat what we want. We learn to trust that we won't become big, bad eating monsters devouring everything in sight.

We trade the external diet rules for our ability to know via internal cues when we are hungry and when we've become comfortably satiated. And we learn to begin developing our emotional muscle so we cope more and more (gradual process) in ways that don't involve eating for comfort.

We realize we're not going to be perfect at any of it. We are patient; it's a process and it takes time.

I dieted for more than 18 years, so it wasn't surprising that it took time for me to get the hang of this.

I love the Intuitive Eating book by Tribole and Elyse Resch; if you have that great, and if not I recommend you start by reading that book.

Glad you're here and good luck.

Laurie

From: "gsnap68gmail (DOT) com" <gsnap68gmail (DOT) com>To: IntuitiveEating_ Support@yahoogro ups.comSent: Sat, March 6, 2010 4:20:13 PMSubject: [intuitiveEating_ Support] Newbie introducing myself

I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back

because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!Ginger Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Glad to have you here Ginger. Looking forward to helping and supporting each other.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 10:33:04 AMSubject: Re: Newbie introducing myself

Thanks Lori. I totally relate to the heroin analogy- I've used a similar idea in describing my relationship with food (sugar in particular) before-some people get it some don't. That is how I feel though.I plan on getting the book soon-gonna check it out at the library then buy it later at some point. I'm glad I found a group for support!Ginger Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

From: lori <laurietessyahoo (DOT) com>

Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:03:05 -0800 (PST)

To: <IntuitiveEating_ Support@yahoogro ups.com>

Subject: Re: [intuitiveEating_ Support] Newbie introducing myself

Hi Ginger,

I'm glad you found Intuitive Eating. I remember dieting and then binging and then getting back on the diet wagon and then eventually falling off. I remember thinking I have absolutely no control around food; I felt like I was a heroin addict around heroin. I remember how frustrating and painful and energy sapping the whole cyclical thing was and how darned depressing.

But now that you're looking for a way out of that, I really believe you've come to a great place and through IE you'll learn to end that diet/binge cycle. You'll be real surprised to find out that you can trust yourself around food and you'll be surprised the foods you will let into your life that you thought you couldn't handle.

The problem with being on the wagon is it's easy to fall off eventually; one bump in the road and we're sailing off that wagon and landing on our butt.

With IE we learn that foods are neither good nor bad. We learn that it's really ok to stop dieting (if we're not on the wagon, we can't fall off) and to eat what we want. We learn to trust that we won't become big, bad eating monsters devouring everything in sight.

We trade the external diet rules for our ability to know via internal cues when we are hungry and when we've become comfortably satiated. And we learn to begin developing our emotional muscle so we cope more and more (gradual process) in ways that don't involve eating for comfort.

We realize we're not going to be perfect at any of it. We are patient; it's a process and it takes time.

I dieted for more than 18 years, so it wasn't surprising that it took time for me to get the hang of this.

I love the Intuitive Eating book by Tribole and Elyse Resch; if you have that great, and if not I recommend you start by reading that book.

Glad you're here and good luck.

Laurie

From: "gsnap68gmail (DOT) com" <gsnap68gmail (DOT) com>To: IntuitiveEating_ Support@yahoogro ups.comSent: Sat, March 6, 2010 4:20:13 PMSubject: [intuitiveEating_ Support] Newbie introducing myself

I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back

because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!Ginger Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Glad to have you here Ginger. Looking forward to helping and supporting each other.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 10:33:04 AMSubject: Re: Newbie introducing myself

Thanks Lori. I totally relate to the heroin analogy- I've used a similar idea in describing my relationship with food (sugar in particular) before-some people get it some don't. That is how I feel though.I plan on getting the book soon-gonna check it out at the library then buy it later at some point. I'm glad I found a group for support!Ginger Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

From: lori <laurietessyahoo (DOT) com>

Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:03:05 -0800 (PST)

To: <IntuitiveEating_ Support@yahoogro ups.com>

Subject: Re: [intuitiveEating_ Support] Newbie introducing myself

Hi Ginger,

I'm glad you found Intuitive Eating. I remember dieting and then binging and then getting back on the diet wagon and then eventually falling off. I remember thinking I have absolutely no control around food; I felt like I was a heroin addict around heroin. I remember how frustrating and painful and energy sapping the whole cyclical thing was and how darned depressing.

But now that you're looking for a way out of that, I really believe you've come to a great place and through IE you'll learn to end that diet/binge cycle. You'll be real surprised to find out that you can trust yourself around food and you'll be surprised the foods you will let into your life that you thought you couldn't handle.

The problem with being on the wagon is it's easy to fall off eventually; one bump in the road and we're sailing off that wagon and landing on our butt.

With IE we learn that foods are neither good nor bad. We learn that it's really ok to stop dieting (if we're not on the wagon, we can't fall off) and to eat what we want. We learn to trust that we won't become big, bad eating monsters devouring everything in sight.

We trade the external diet rules for our ability to know via internal cues when we are hungry and when we've become comfortably satiated. And we learn to begin developing our emotional muscle so we cope more and more (gradual process) in ways that don't involve eating for comfort.

We realize we're not going to be perfect at any of it. We are patient; it's a process and it takes time.

I dieted for more than 18 years, so it wasn't surprising that it took time for me to get the hang of this.

I love the Intuitive Eating book by Tribole and Elyse Resch; if you have that great, and if not I recommend you start by reading that book.

Glad you're here and good luck.

Laurie

From: "gsnap68gmail (DOT) com" <gsnap68gmail (DOT) com>To: IntuitiveEating_ Support@yahoogro ups.comSent: Sat, March 6, 2010 4:20:13 PMSubject: [intuitiveEating_ Support] Newbie introducing myself

I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back

because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!Ginger Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginger,

It's ok that you're not quite ready yet. I think reading the Intuitive Eating book will feel reassuring because you'll see clearly how IE works in it's entirety, and I bet the book will encourage you to give eating sweets a go.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 11:36:11 AMSubject: Re: Newbie introducing myself

Hi Abby-thanks for your thoughts...I sooooo wish I was ready to buy a large amount of off-limits food and do what you've advised...I don't trust myself yet. Just ordered the book Intuitive Eating (not available at my library) and am hoping to make progress on that soon. I want to be brave!!!! Or I guess I want food to just be a normal part of my life. I will let you know the day I am able to do what you've said here--I'm looking forward to it. My son will look forward to it too--he always wants to bake cookies, brownies, etc. and I usually find some excuse because I am afraid I'll eat it all (and I usually do when we do bake). But I am hopeful this will change soon!!!! Thanks for the welcome. Ginger

On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Abigail Wolfson <abigail.wolfson@ gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Ginger,

Welcome to the group!

many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about "legalizing" sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.

What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.

I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.

I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.

Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.

Best,Abby

On Mar 6, 2010 4:27 PM, <gsnap68gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back

because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!Ginger

Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginger,

It's ok that you're not quite ready yet. I think reading the Intuitive Eating book will feel reassuring because you'll see clearly how IE works in it's entirety, and I bet the book will encourage you to give eating sweets a go.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 11:36:11 AMSubject: Re: Newbie introducing myself

Hi Abby-thanks for your thoughts...I sooooo wish I was ready to buy a large amount of off-limits food and do what you've advised...I don't trust myself yet. Just ordered the book Intuitive Eating (not available at my library) and am hoping to make progress on that soon. I want to be brave!!!! Or I guess I want food to just be a normal part of my life. I will let you know the day I am able to do what you've said here--I'm looking forward to it. My son will look forward to it too--he always wants to bake cookies, brownies, etc. and I usually find some excuse because I am afraid I'll eat it all (and I usually do when we do bake). But I am hopeful this will change soon!!!! Thanks for the welcome. Ginger

On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Abigail Wolfson <abigail.wolfson@ gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Ginger,

Welcome to the group!

many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about "legalizing" sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.

What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.

I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.

I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.

Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.

Best,Abby

On Mar 6, 2010 4:27 PM, <gsnap68gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back

because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!Ginger

Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginger,

It's ok that you're not quite ready yet. I think reading the Intuitive Eating book will feel reassuring because you'll see clearly how IE works in it's entirety, and I bet the book will encourage you to give eating sweets a go.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 11:36:11 AMSubject: Re: Newbie introducing myself

Hi Abby-thanks for your thoughts...I sooooo wish I was ready to buy a large amount of off-limits food and do what you've advised...I don't trust myself yet. Just ordered the book Intuitive Eating (not available at my library) and am hoping to make progress on that soon. I want to be brave!!!! Or I guess I want food to just be a normal part of my life. I will let you know the day I am able to do what you've said here--I'm looking forward to it. My son will look forward to it too--he always wants to bake cookies, brownies, etc. and I usually find some excuse because I am afraid I'll eat it all (and I usually do when we do bake). But I am hopeful this will change soon!!!! Thanks for the welcome. Ginger

On Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Abigail Wolfson <abigail.wolfson@ gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Ginger,

Welcome to the group!

many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about "legalizing" sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.

What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.

I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.

I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.

Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.

Best,Abby

On Mar 6, 2010 4:27 PM, <gsnap68gmail (DOT) com> wrote:

I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes back

because I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!Ginger

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[Guest guest]

I almost can't believe I'll ever be able to do that! :-) Hopefully the book will arrive this week I can get started. GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 15:42:49 -0800 (PST)To: <IntuitiveEating_Support >Subject: Re: Newbie introducing myself Hi Ginger,It's ok that you're not quite ready yet. I think reading the Intuitive Eating book will feel reassuring because you'll see clearly how IE works in it's entirety, and I bet the book will encourage you to give eating sweets a go. LaurieFrom: Ginger Foley <gsnap68gmail>To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 11:36:11 AMSubject: Re: Newbie introducing myself Hi Abby-thanks for your thoughts...I sooooo wish I was ready to buy a large amount of off-limits food and do what you've advised...I don't trust myself yet. Just ordered the book Intuitive Eating (not available at my library) and am hoping to make progress on that soon. I want to be brave!!!! Or I guess I want food to just be a normal part of my life. I will let you know the day I am able to do what you've said here--I'm looking forward to it. My son will look forward to it too--he always wants to bake cookies, brownies, etc. and I usually find some excuse because I am afraid I'll eat it all (and I usually do when we do bake). But I am hopeful this will change soon!!!! Thanks for the welcome. GingerOn Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Abigail Wolfson <abigail.wolfson@ gmail.com> wrote: Hi Ginger,Welcome to the group!many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about "legalizing" sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.Best,AbbyOn Mar 6, 2010 4:27 PM, <gsnap68gmail (DOT) com> wrote: I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes backbecause I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

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I almost can't believe I'll ever be able to do that! :-) Hopefully the book will arrive this week I can get started. GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 15:42:49 -0800 (PST)To: <IntuitiveEating_Support >Subject: Re: Newbie introducing myself Hi Ginger,It's ok that you're not quite ready yet. I think reading the Intuitive Eating book will feel reassuring because you'll see clearly how IE works in it's entirety, and I bet the book will encourage you to give eating sweets a go. LaurieFrom: Ginger Foley <gsnap68gmail>To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 11:36:11 AMSubject: Re: Newbie introducing myself Hi Abby-thanks for your thoughts...I sooooo wish I was ready to buy a large amount of off-limits food and do what you've advised...I don't trust myself yet. Just ordered the book Intuitive Eating (not available at my library) and am hoping to make progress on that soon. I want to be brave!!!! Or I guess I want food to just be a normal part of my life. I will let you know the day I am able to do what you've said here--I'm looking forward to it. My son will look forward to it too--he always wants to bake cookies, brownies, etc. and I usually find some excuse because I am afraid I'll eat it all (and I usually do when we do bake). But I am hopeful this will change soon!!!! Thanks for the welcome. GingerOn Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Abigail Wolfson <abigail.wolfson@ gmail.com> wrote: Hi Ginger,Welcome to the group!many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about "legalizing" sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.Best,AbbyOn Mar 6, 2010 4:27 PM, <gsnap68gmail (DOT) com> wrote: I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes backbecause I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

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I almost can't believe I'll ever be able to do that! :-) Hopefully the book will arrive this week I can get started. GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 15:42:49 -0800 (PST)To: <IntuitiveEating_Support >Subject: Re: Newbie introducing myself Hi Ginger,It's ok that you're not quite ready yet. I think reading the Intuitive Eating book will feel reassuring because you'll see clearly how IE works in it's entirety, and I bet the book will encourage you to give eating sweets a go. LaurieFrom: Ginger Foley <gsnap68gmail>To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, March 7, 2010 11:36:11 AMSubject: Re: Newbie introducing myself Hi Abby-thanks for your thoughts...I sooooo wish I was ready to buy a large amount of off-limits food and do what you've advised...I don't trust myself yet. Just ordered the book Intuitive Eating (not available at my library) and am hoping to make progress on that soon. I want to be brave!!!! Or I guess I want food to just be a normal part of my life. I will let you know the day I am able to do what you've said here--I'm looking forward to it. My son will look forward to it too--he always wants to bake cookies, brownies, etc. and I usually find some excuse because I am afraid I'll eat it all (and I usually do when we do bake). But I am hopeful this will change soon!!!! Thanks for the welcome. GingerOn Sun, Mar 7, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Abigail Wolfson <abigail.wolfson@ gmail.com> wrote: Hi Ginger,Welcome to the group!many of us have a restrict and binge history with certain foods. I know it is hard but I encourage you to think about "legalizing" sweets. You may find that they have a lot less power over you when they are no longer forbidden.What if you bought a large amount of some previously off-limits sweet food and, next time you were hungry or craved sweets, you sat down at the kitchen table and slowly and consciously ate that food, not doing anything else but savoring the taste and observing the textures and also, how your body felt during and after eating that food? I know it sounds like a crazy idea but I have found it really works.I also like sweets a lot but since I started eating them consciously I find that I am able to eat much smaller quantities, and also with less frequency. I also don't like how I feel after I eat sweets on an empty stomach, so I only eat them after a meal.I'm definitely not all the way where I want to be in my IE journey, but I am no longer scared to have any given food in the house.Again, welcome, and glad to have you with us.Best,AbbyOn Mar 6, 2010 4:27 PM, <gsnap68gmail (DOT) com> wrote: I found out about this group from the "Intuitive Eating" website. I understand the basic concept but have yet to learn how to apply it. I'm hoping that will come with more reading, interactions information here, advice from those who are walking the walk.I am 41 (almost 42) an elementary school counselor. I have a 10-yr-old son am married. I have had issues with food since my late teens. My weight has yo-yo'd so many times I've lost count. I have a congenital hip problem (long story) that is preventing most exercise at this time. 1 hip is getting replaced this summer I'm hoping I'll be able to walk for exercise again after that. Losing weight would of course help with some of the pain I have, but I can't seem to get there. Without exercise, I can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. I'm a sugar addict can't seem to stop eating it once I start (that is my current pattern, at least). So even when I do lose weight, it always comes backbecause I can't control my eating, especially with sweets. I deal with sweets the way an alcoholic deals with alcohol-avoid it try not to have it in the house. When I "fall off the wagon," I fall hard it's difficult to climb back on. In the meantime, any progress I've made has been erased.I'm tired of thinking about food all the time. It feels like an obsession-what did I eat when, how long til I can eat again, how much can I eat, I shouldn't have this or that...maddening.Anyway, that's me in a nutshell when it comes to food. I would like to learn a healthier approach to eating. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!GingerSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

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Hi Ginger,

Welcome! I'm a newbie also, having been on my IE journey for about four months now.

I also have issues with sweets, you know, one's too many and a 100 isn't enough! I haven't really felt compelled to stock up on a lot of sweets, but when I do want a piece of candy, I'll usually just go out and buy it without guilt. One thing different I've noticed though since I began this process is that the box of Girl Scout cookies purchased a week or so ago is sitting on top of the refrig with cookies still in the box, and they're my favorite cookies too!! Prior to IE, they'd be gone in about a day. And if it can happen to me, Ginger, it can certainly happen with you too! Just be patient with yourself!

We're here to help you as you go along your journey!

All the best,

Jeanne

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Hi Ginger,

Welcome! I'm a newbie also, having been on my IE journey for about four months now.

I also have issues with sweets, you know, one's too many and a 100 isn't enough! I haven't really felt compelled to stock up on a lot of sweets, but when I do want a piece of candy, I'll usually just go out and buy it without guilt. One thing different I've noticed though since I began this process is that the box of Girl Scout cookies purchased a week or so ago is sitting on top of the refrig with cookies still in the box, and they're my favorite cookies too!! Prior to IE, they'd be gone in about a day. And if it can happen to me, Ginger, it can certainly happen with you too! Just be patient with yourself!

We're here to help you as you go along your journey!

All the best,

Jeanne

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Hi Ginger,

Welcome! I'm a newbie also, having been on my IE journey for about four months now.

I also have issues with sweets, you know, one's too many and a 100 isn't enough! I haven't really felt compelled to stock up on a lot of sweets, but when I do want a piece of candy, I'll usually just go out and buy it without guilt. One thing different I've noticed though since I began this process is that the box of Girl Scout cookies purchased a week or so ago is sitting on top of the refrig with cookies still in the box, and they're my favorite cookies too!! Prior to IE, they'd be gone in about a day. And if it can happen to me, Ginger, it can certainly happen with you too! Just be patient with yourself!

We're here to help you as you go along your journey!

All the best,

Jeanne

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Thanks Jeanne! This IE thing is really an amazing idea, comsidering how far away

from it I seem. I will try to be patient with myself. :-) Ginger

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Sent: Mar 8, 2010 9:28 AM

  Hi Ginger,   Welcome!  I'm a newbie also, having been on my IE journey

for about four months now.   I also have issues with sweets, you know, one's too

many and a 100 isn't enough!  I haven't really felt compelled to stock up on a

lot of sweets, but when I do want a piece of candy, I'll usually just go out and

buy it without guilt.  One thing different I've noticed though since I began

this process is that the box of Girl Scout cookies purchased a week or so ago

is sitting on top of the refrig with cookies still in the box, and they're my

favorite cookies too!!  Prior to IE, they'd be gone in about a day.  And if it

can happen to me, Ginger, it can certainly happen with you too!  Just be patient

with yourself!     We're here to help you as you go along your journey!   All

the best, Jeanne  

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That's the way you feel right now because it is all so new to you. But as many in the support group will tell you and please remember that this is a process that takes time.

Have a great day, Ginger!

Jeanne

Subject: Re: Newbie introducing myselfTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 10:47 AM

Thanks Jeanne! This IE thing is really an amazing idea, comsidering how far away from it I seem. I will try to be patient with myself. :-) Ginger------Original Message------From: J W ELLERSender: IntuitiveEating_Support To: IntuitiveEating_Support ReplyTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Re: Newbie introducing myselfSent: Mar 8, 2010 9:28 AM Hi Ginger,

Welcome! I'm a newbie also, having been on my IE journey for about four months now. I also have issues with sweets, you know, one's too many and a 100 isn't enough! I haven't really felt compelled to stock up on a lot of sweets, but when I do want a piece of candy, I'll usually just go out and buy it without guilt. One thing different I've noticed though since I began this process is that the box of Girl Scout cookies purchased a week or so ago is sitting on top of the refrig with cookies still in the box, and they're my favorite cookies too!! Prior to IE, they'd be gone in about a day. And if it can happen to me, Ginger, it can certainly happen with you too! Just be patient with yourself! We're here to help you as you go along your journey! All the best, Jeanne

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[Guest guest]

That's the way you feel right now because it is all so new to you. But as many in the support group will tell you and please remember that this is a process that takes time.

Have a great day, Ginger!

Jeanne

Subject: Re: Newbie introducing myselfTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 10:47 AM

Thanks Jeanne! This IE thing is really an amazing idea, comsidering how far away from it I seem. I will try to be patient with myself. :-) Ginger------Original Message------From: J W ELLERSender: IntuitiveEating_Support To: IntuitiveEating_Support ReplyTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Re: Newbie introducing myselfSent: Mar 8, 2010 9:28 AM Hi Ginger,

Welcome! I'm a newbie also, having been on my IE journey for about four months now. I also have issues with sweets, you know, one's too many and a 100 isn't enough! I haven't really felt compelled to stock up on a lot of sweets, but when I do want a piece of candy, I'll usually just go out and buy it without guilt. One thing different I've noticed though since I began this process is that the box of Girl Scout cookies purchased a week or so ago is sitting on top of the refrig with cookies still in the box, and they're my favorite cookies too!! Prior to IE, they'd be gone in about a day. And if it can happen to me, Ginger, it can certainly happen with you too! Just be patient with yourself! We're here to help you as you go along your journey! All the best, Jeanne

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