Re: Question about weight loss

[Guest guest]

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose. If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals. I believe runs marathons. If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be, which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/fat, weighing daily, running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose. If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals. I believe runs marathons. If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be, which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/fat, weighing daily, running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose. If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals. I believe runs marathons. If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be, which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/fat, weighing daily, running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

hi ,i have also read that book and enjoyed it...maybe will read it again...i'm finding as i try to start the IE process that any thought about weight loss seems to distress me quite a bit. i personally feel i can't really move forward without accepting that my size may never be smaller again.i come from an anorexic background and it's almost like any weight loss idea is not helpful for me.that's just my thoughts.thanks for bringing it up, jenSubject: Question about weight lossTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Sunday, February 7, 2010, 12:22

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I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be, which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/ fat,

weighing daily, running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

hi ,i have also read that book and enjoyed it...maybe will read it again...i'm finding as i try to start the IE process that any thought about weight loss seems to distress me quite a bit. i personally feel i can't really move forward without accepting that my size may never be smaller again.i come from an anorexic background and it's almost like any weight loss idea is not helpful for me.that's just my thoughts.thanks for bringing it up, jenSubject: Question about weight lossTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Sunday, February 7, 2010, 12:22

PM

I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be, which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/ fat,

weighing daily, running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

There's no reason why you can't continue with running and lifting

weights if you enjoy that. You may feel a lot better if you're fit, no

matter what your weight is.

I keep telling myself that IE is a journey, a process that takes time

to learn and then a lifetime to live. Give yourself the opportunity to

allow IE to become natural to you, and don't worry so much about the

weight. I think you do need to "just trust." : )

Sohni

lkrizkalla wrote:

I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a

great book with lots of research and other helpful information.

Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen

and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that

health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively

and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but

she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in

general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and

they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely

weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they

might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not

all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be,

which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food

plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/fat, weighing daily,

running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring

all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting

my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and

fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body

stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just

don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I

don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally

for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my

body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I

just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and

need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

There's no reason why you can't continue with running and lifting

weights if you enjoy that. You may feel a lot better if you're fit, no

matter what your weight is.

I keep telling myself that IE is a journey, a process that takes time

to learn and then a lifetime to live. Give yourself the opportunity to

allow IE to become natural to you, and don't worry so much about the

weight. I think you do need to "just trust." : )

Sohni

lkrizkalla wrote:

I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a

great book with lots of research and other helpful information.

Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen

and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that

health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively

and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but

she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in

general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and

they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely

weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they

might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not

all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be,

which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food

plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/fat, weighing daily,

running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring

all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting

my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and

fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body

stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just

don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I

don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally

for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my

body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I

just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and

need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

There's no reason why you can't continue with running and lifting

weights if you enjoy that. You may feel a lot better if you're fit, no

matter what your weight is.

I keep telling myself that IE is a journey, a process that takes time

to learn and then a lifetime to live. Give yourself the opportunity to

allow IE to become natural to you, and don't worry so much about the

weight. I think you do need to "just trust." : )

Sohni

lkrizkalla wrote:

I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a

great book with lots of research and other helpful information.

Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen

and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that

health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively

and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but

she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in

general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and

they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely

weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they

might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not

all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be,

which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food

plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/fat, weighing daily,

running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring

all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting

my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and

fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body

stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just

don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I

don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally

for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my

body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I

just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and

need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

,

Although the IE book makes it seem like weight loss in inevitable, from what I've seen on this board, it really varies. Some people do lose weight, others do not... or rather, they haven't so far. For me, I am discovering that I have PCOS, a hormonal imbalance that makes it very difficult to lose and maintain weight loss.

However, from what I've seen here, people seem to say that the benefit of IE is their improved relationship with their bodies, and the weight loss is a side effect or fringe benefit. I know that when I practice loving acceptance of my body that weight seems to come off more easily.

Partly because of my PCOS, I've decided to adopt the mantra that I can only control my efforts, not the outcome of those efforts. This really helps me because it reminds me that the PCOS and related weight gain are not my fault. And that I can feel good about my efforts to take better care of myself, whether or not those efforts lead to visible results like weight loss.

And for the record, a big part of that effort is stress management... which of course impacts my need to rely on food for comfort... but just goes to show that IE is about sp much more than eating!

Wow, that was rambling and long winded!

Best,

Abby

Ps exercise and even running marathons hasn't ever made me lose weight... it does for some people but for many it does not.

 

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose.  If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.

Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals.  I believe runs marathons.  If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

>  >> I just read ...

[Guest guest]

,

Although the IE book makes it seem like weight loss in inevitable, from what I've seen on this board, it really varies. Some people do lose weight, others do not... or rather, they haven't so far. For me, I am discovering that I have PCOS, a hormonal imbalance that makes it very difficult to lose and maintain weight loss.

However, from what I've seen here, people seem to say that the benefit of IE is their improved relationship with their bodies, and the weight loss is a side effect or fringe benefit. I know that when I practice loving acceptance of my body that weight seems to come off more easily.

Partly because of my PCOS, I've decided to adopt the mantra that I can only control my efforts, not the outcome of those efforts. This really helps me because it reminds me that the PCOS and related weight gain are not my fault. And that I can feel good about my efforts to take better care of myself, whether or not those efforts lead to visible results like weight loss.

And for the record, a big part of that effort is stress management... which of course impacts my need to rely on food for comfort... but just goes to show that IE is about sp much more than eating!

Wow, that was rambling and long winded!

Best,

Abby

Ps exercise and even running marathons hasn't ever made me lose weight... it does for some people but for many it does not.

 

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose.  If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.

Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals.  I believe runs marathons.  If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

>  >> I just read ...

[Guest guest]

,

Although the IE book makes it seem like weight loss in inevitable, from what I've seen on this board, it really varies. Some people do lose weight, others do not... or rather, they haven't so far. For me, I am discovering that I have PCOS, a hormonal imbalance that makes it very difficult to lose and maintain weight loss.

However, from what I've seen here, people seem to say that the benefit of IE is their improved relationship with their bodies, and the weight loss is a side effect or fringe benefit. I know that when I practice loving acceptance of my body that weight seems to come off more easily.

Partly because of my PCOS, I've decided to adopt the mantra that I can only control my efforts, not the outcome of those efforts. This really helps me because it reminds me that the PCOS and related weight gain are not my fault. And that I can feel good about my efforts to take better care of myself, whether or not those efforts lead to visible results like weight loss.

And for the record, a big part of that effort is stress management... which of course impacts my need to rely on food for comfort... but just goes to show that IE is about sp much more than eating!

Wow, that was rambling and long winded!

Best,

Abby

Ps exercise and even running marathons hasn't ever made me lose weight... it does for some people but for many it does not.

 

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose.  If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.

Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals.  I believe runs marathons.  If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

>  >> I just read ...

[Guest guest]

I think that the right weight is when you are truly at peace with food and moving your body regularly in enjoyable fashion (not excessive, guilt ridden, calorie burning reasons, etc..) For me, I eat pretty intuitively but don't always exercise regularly. I feel quite sedentary in my job/life and might fit in a 45 minutes walk or run/walk average 3x/week. I would enjoy doing this more often but just end up prioritizing other stressors - like studying, family, sleep, etc.. I weighed 140-145 lbs at one time but I was training for a triathlon and eating intuitively. I wasn't working as much or going to school then, either. Now I weigh almost 160 lbs and feel like with my current lifetyle my wt has settled around there. I feel good as I can eat intuitively and not stress about having to exercise to keep my weight down... But, also feel what you are saying - sometimes I wish I was back there as people used to tell me I looked good - no one tells me that anymore... interesting. I am 69 inches talk so really my weight isn't too bad for my height!

Bacon is very interesting - love her passion for spreading this message- wish more would hear it!

Theresa

 

I just read Bacon's book " Health at Every Size. " It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be, which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/fat, weighing daily, running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

I think that the right weight is when you are truly at peace with food and moving your body regularly in enjoyable fashion (not excessive, guilt ridden, calorie burning reasons, etc..) For me, I eat pretty intuitively but don't always exercise regularly. I feel quite sedentary in my job/life and might fit in a 45 minutes walk or run/walk average 3x/week. I would enjoy doing this more often but just end up prioritizing other stressors - like studying, family, sleep, etc.. I weighed 140-145 lbs at one time but I was training for a triathlon and eating intuitively. I wasn't working as much or going to school then, either. Now I weigh almost 160 lbs and feel like with my current lifetyle my wt has settled around there. I feel good as I can eat intuitively and not stress about having to exercise to keep my weight down... But, also feel what you are saying - sometimes I wish I was back there as people used to tell me I looked good - no one tells me that anymore... interesting. I am 69 inches talk so really my weight isn't too bad for my height!

Bacon is very interesting - love her passion for spreading this message- wish more would hear it!

Theresa

 

I just read Bacon's book " Health at Every Size. " It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be, which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/fat, weighing daily, running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

I think that the right weight is when you are truly at peace with food and moving your body regularly in enjoyable fashion (not excessive, guilt ridden, calorie burning reasons, etc..) For me, I eat pretty intuitively but don't always exercise regularly. I feel quite sedentary in my job/life and might fit in a 45 minutes walk or run/walk average 3x/week. I would enjoy doing this more often but just end up prioritizing other stressors - like studying, family, sleep, etc.. I weighed 140-145 lbs at one time but I was training for a triathlon and eating intuitively. I wasn't working as much or going to school then, either. Now I weigh almost 160 lbs and feel like with my current lifetyle my wt has settled around there. I feel good as I can eat intuitively and not stress about having to exercise to keep my weight down... But, also feel what you are saying - sometimes I wish I was back there as people used to tell me I looked good - no one tells me that anymore... interesting. I am 69 inches talk so really my weight isn't too bad for my height!

Bacon is very interesting - love her passion for spreading this message- wish more would hear it!

Theresa

 

I just read Bacon's book " Health at Every Size. " It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general. I realize that if someone is over their set point weight and they are emotionally eating and overeating regularly, most likely weight will be released. And for some who have been underweight, they might gain. For me, I am still overeating and eating emotionally (not all the time), but am probably 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to be, which is where I was this summer before I started throwing out the food plan, the percentages of carbs/protein/fat, weighing daily, running 20 miles a week, lifting 2-3 times/wk, weighing and measuring all foods, and generally avoiding sugar and white flour. I am accepting my larger body. I don't really enjoy it. I liked feeling smaller and fitter. I'm just wondering can I get back there? I know the food/body stuff can be a distraction. But after reading Bacon's book, I just don't know if I should just give up on the idea of being smaller. I don't know where my set point is. I've overeaten and eaten emotionally for most of my 37 years! Has it changed b/c of the abuse I've put my body through? It seems with IE stories, that many people drop weight. I just don't know what to expect for me. Maybe I don't need to know and need to just trust.

Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

Abby,I think that's a great mantra PCOS or not. In fact it's a mantra for everything in life. The reality is all any of us can ever control is what we do ourselves. Jon

,

Although the IE book makes it seem like weight loss in inevitable, from what I've seen on this board, it really varies. Some people do lose weight, others do not... or rather, they haven't so far. For me, I am discovering that I have PCOS, a hormonal imbalance that makes it very difficult to lose and maintain weight loss.

However, from what I've seen here, people seem to say that the benefit of IE is their improved relationship with their bodies, and the weight loss is a side effect or fringe benefit. I know that when I practice loving acceptance of my body that weight seems to come off more easily.

Partly because of my PCOS, I've decided to adopt the mantra that I can only control my efforts, not the outcome of those efforts. This really helps me because it reminds me that the PCOS and related weight gain are not my fault. And that I can feel good about my efforts to take better care of myself, whether or not those efforts lead to visible results like weight loss.

And for the record, a big part of that effort is stress management... which of course impacts my need to rely on food for comfort... but just goes to show that IE is about sp much more than eating!

Wow, that was rambling and long winded!

Best,

Abby

Ps exercise and even running marathons hasn't ever made me lose weight... it does for some people but for many it does not.

On Feb 7, 2010 4:29 PM, " Karlen" <jkarlenkarlen> wrote:

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose. If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.

Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals. I believe runs marathons. If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

On Feb 7, 2010, at 2:22 PM, "lkrizkalla" <LKLawrencehotmail> wrote:> >> I just read ...

[Guest guest]

Abby,I think that's a great mantra PCOS or not. In fact it's a mantra for everything in life. The reality is all any of us can ever control is what we do ourselves. Jon

,

Although the IE book makes it seem like weight loss in inevitable, from what I've seen on this board, it really varies. Some people do lose weight, others do not... or rather, they haven't so far. For me, I am discovering that I have PCOS, a hormonal imbalance that makes it very difficult to lose and maintain weight loss.

However, from what I've seen here, people seem to say that the benefit of IE is their improved relationship with their bodies, and the weight loss is a side effect or fringe benefit. I know that when I practice loving acceptance of my body that weight seems to come off more easily.

Partly because of my PCOS, I've decided to adopt the mantra that I can only control my efforts, not the outcome of those efforts. This really helps me because it reminds me that the PCOS and related weight gain are not my fault. And that I can feel good about my efforts to take better care of myself, whether or not those efforts lead to visible results like weight loss.

And for the record, a big part of that effort is stress management... which of course impacts my need to rely on food for comfort... but just goes to show that IE is about sp much more than eating!

Wow, that was rambling and long winded!

Best,

Abby

Ps exercise and even running marathons hasn't ever made me lose weight... it does for some people but for many it does not.

On Feb 7, 2010 4:29 PM, " Karlen" <jkarlenkarlen> wrote:

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose. If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.

Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals. I believe runs marathons. If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

On Feb 7, 2010, at 2:22 PM, "lkrizkalla" <LKLawrencehotmail> wrote:> >> I just read ...

[Guest guest]

Hi Abby,

I think what you wrote about controlling your efforts rather than the outcome is very smart. Lately I've been a bit ticked off that efforts which I think are pretty decent don't amount to weight loss for me, but I can see that your attitude is more helpful than my anger and I think I'll take your example and try to feel as you do. I may also have PCOS because I've got several of the symptoms but haven't been diagnosed. It's ok; whether I have it or not, I have a body that gives me no leeway for eating a bite extra, but I think I'm not going to worry about that anymore. I'm certainly not going to diet or deprive myself or freak out if I do have some extra bites of food!! So I'm just going to accept that my body will be whatever size it will be and I'll keep doing the best I can. What else can we ask of ourselves anyway?

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, February 7, 2010 6:11:10 PMSubject: Re: Question about weight loss

,

Although the IE book makes it seem like weight loss in inevitable, from what I've seen on this board, it really varies. Some people do lose weight, others do not... or rather, they haven't so far. For me, I am discovering that I have PCOS, a hormonal imbalance that makes it very difficult to lose and maintain weight loss.

However, from what I've seen here, people seem to say that the benefit of IE is their improved relationship with their bodies, and the weight loss is a side effect or fringe benefit. I know that when I practice loving acceptance of my body that weight seems to come off more easily.

Partly because of my PCOS, I've decided to adopt the mantra that I can only control my efforts, not the outcome of those efforts. This really helps me because it reminds me that the PCOS and related weight gain are not my fault. And that I can feel good about my efforts to take better care of myself, whether or not those efforts lead to visible results like weight loss.

And for the record, a big part of that effort is stress management.. . which of course impacts my need to rely on food for comfort... but just goes to show that IE is about sp much more than eating!

Wow, that was rambling and long winded!

Best,

Abby

Ps exercise and even running marathons hasn't ever made me lose weight... it does for some people but for many it does not.

On Feb 7, 2010 4:29 PM, " Karlen" <jkarlenkarlen (DOT) com> wrote:

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose. If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.

Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals. I believe runs marathons. If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

On Feb 7, 2010, at 2:22 PM, "lkrizkalla" <LKLawrencehotmail (DOT) com> wrote:> >> I just read ...

[Guest guest]

Hi Abby,

I think what you wrote about controlling your efforts rather than the outcome is very smart. Lately I've been a bit ticked off that efforts which I think are pretty decent don't amount to weight loss for me, but I can see that your attitude is more helpful than my anger and I think I'll take your example and try to feel as you do. I may also have PCOS because I've got several of the symptoms but haven't been diagnosed. It's ok; whether I have it or not, I have a body that gives me no leeway for eating a bite extra, but I think I'm not going to worry about that anymore. I'm certainly not going to diet or deprive myself or freak out if I do have some extra bites of food!! So I'm just going to accept that my body will be whatever size it will be and I'll keep doing the best I can. What else can we ask of ourselves anyway?

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, February 7, 2010 6:11:10 PMSubject: Re: Question about weight loss

,

Although the IE book makes it seem like weight loss in inevitable, from what I've seen on this board, it really varies. Some people do lose weight, others do not... or rather, they haven't so far. For me, I am discovering that I have PCOS, a hormonal imbalance that makes it very difficult to lose and maintain weight loss.

However, from what I've seen here, people seem to say that the benefit of IE is their improved relationship with their bodies, and the weight loss is a side effect or fringe benefit. I know that when I practice loving acceptance of my body that weight seems to come off more easily.

Partly because of my PCOS, I've decided to adopt the mantra that I can only control my efforts, not the outcome of those efforts. This really helps me because it reminds me that the PCOS and related weight gain are not my fault. And that I can feel good about my efforts to take better care of myself, whether or not those efforts lead to visible results like weight loss.

And for the record, a big part of that effort is stress management.. . which of course impacts my need to rely on food for comfort... but just goes to show that IE is about sp much more than eating!

Wow, that was rambling and long winded!

Best,

Abby

Ps exercise and even running marathons hasn't ever made me lose weight... it does for some people but for many it does not.

On Feb 7, 2010 4:29 PM, " Karlen" <jkarlenkarlen (DOT) com> wrote:

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose. If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.

Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals. I believe runs marathons. If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

On Feb 7, 2010, at 2:22 PM, "lkrizkalla" <LKLawrencehotmail (DOT) com> wrote:> >> I just read ...

[Guest guest]

Hi Abby,

I think what you wrote about controlling your efforts rather than the outcome is very smart. Lately I've been a bit ticked off that efforts which I think are pretty decent don't amount to weight loss for me, but I can see that your attitude is more helpful than my anger and I think I'll take your example and try to feel as you do. I may also have PCOS because I've got several of the symptoms but haven't been diagnosed. It's ok; whether I have it or not, I have a body that gives me no leeway for eating a bite extra, but I think I'm not going to worry about that anymore. I'm certainly not going to diet or deprive myself or freak out if I do have some extra bites of food!! So I'm just going to accept that my body will be whatever size it will be and I'll keep doing the best I can. What else can we ask of ourselves anyway?

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, February 7, 2010 6:11:10 PMSubject: Re: Question about weight loss

,

Although the IE book makes it seem like weight loss in inevitable, from what I've seen on this board, it really varies. Some people do lose weight, others do not... or rather, they haven't so far. For me, I am discovering that I have PCOS, a hormonal imbalance that makes it very difficult to lose and maintain weight loss.

However, from what I've seen here, people seem to say that the benefit of IE is their improved relationship with their bodies, and the weight loss is a side effect or fringe benefit. I know that when I practice loving acceptance of my body that weight seems to come off more easily.

Partly because of my PCOS, I've decided to adopt the mantra that I can only control my efforts, not the outcome of those efforts. This really helps me because it reminds me that the PCOS and related weight gain are not my fault. And that I can feel good about my efforts to take better care of myself, whether or not those efforts lead to visible results like weight loss.

And for the record, a big part of that effort is stress management.. . which of course impacts my need to rely on food for comfort... but just goes to show that IE is about sp much more than eating!

Wow, that was rambling and long winded!

Best,

Abby

Ps exercise and even running marathons hasn't ever made me lose weight... it does for some people but for many it does not.

On Feb 7, 2010 4:29 PM, " Karlen" <jkarlenkarlen (DOT) com> wrote:

I think it's definitely likely you'll lose. If you're currently binging and eating emotionally I don't see how limiting those things couldn't result in weight release.

Plus - nothing in IE says you can't pursue fitness goals. I believe runs marathons. If you resume/continue the running and lifting plan you describe there's no way that won't have a major impact on your body composition.

On Feb 7, 2010, at 2:22 PM, "lkrizkalla" <LKLawrencehotmail (DOT) com> wrote:> >> I just read ...

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I started walking and jogging again finally because I purposely took three months off to get away from using exercise as weight loss. My first walk, purely for fitness at any size, was a joy because it was pleasurable to feel the sensations of body movement without thought to calorie count, or pressure of need to lose weight. Since that walk, I've jogged three times and walked once, and I can very, very happily say that I have managed to totally disconnect weight loss from my activity; that my motivations are heart health and basic fitness of muscles and skeletal system, etc.

Previously, if I'd been exercising, I'd start to restrict foods and I'm not doing that.

I have apple pie, reeses p.b. cups, almond cream cake, grapefruit, lowfat yogurt and whole grain granola, lots of spinach and low fat cheese. So what I'm doing is my best to never restrict anything, but to also have lots of options to choose from; I'm aiming for variety.

Health At Any Size sounds like a great book that I'd like to read.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, February 7, 2010 5:42:41 PMSubject: Re: Question about weight loss

Hi ,There's no reason why you can't continue with running and lifting weights if you enjoy that. You may feel a lot better if you're fit, no matter what your weight is.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I started walking and jogging again finally because I purposely took three months off to get away from using exercise as weight loss. My first walk, purely for fitness at any size, was a joy because it was pleasurable to feel the sensations of body movement without thought to calorie count, or pressure of need to lose weight. Since that walk, I've jogged three times and walked once, and I can very, very happily say that I have managed to totally disconnect weight loss from my activity; that my motivations are heart health and basic fitness of muscles and skeletal system, etc.

Previously, if I'd been exercising, I'd start to restrict foods and I'm not doing that.

I have apple pie, reeses p.b. cups, almond cream cake, grapefruit, lowfat yogurt and whole grain granola, lots of spinach and low fat cheese. So what I'm doing is my best to never restrict anything, but to also have lots of options to choose from; I'm aiming for variety.

Health At Any Size sounds like a great book that I'd like to read.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, February 7, 2010 5:42:41 PMSubject: Re: Question about weight loss

Hi ,There's no reason why you can't continue with running and lifting weights if you enjoy that. You may feel a lot better if you're fit, no matter what your weight is.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I started walking and jogging again finally because I purposely took three months off to get away from using exercise as weight loss. My first walk, purely for fitness at any size, was a joy because it was pleasurable to feel the sensations of body movement without thought to calorie count, or pressure of need to lose weight. Since that walk, I've jogged three times and walked once, and I can very, very happily say that I have managed to totally disconnect weight loss from my activity; that my motivations are heart health and basic fitness of muscles and skeletal system, etc.

Previously, if I'd been exercising, I'd start to restrict foods and I'm not doing that.

I have apple pie, reeses p.b. cups, almond cream cake, grapefruit, lowfat yogurt and whole grain granola, lots of spinach and low fat cheese. So what I'm doing is my best to never restrict anything, but to also have lots of options to choose from; I'm aiming for variety.

Health At Any Size sounds like a great book that I'd like to read.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, February 7, 2010 5:42:41 PMSubject: Re: Question about weight loss

Hi ,There's no reason why you can't continue with running and lifting weights if you enjoy that. You may feel a lot better if you're fit, no matter what your weight is.

[Guest guest]

Health at Any Size sounds great, and also it's right in line with what I've been thinking re fitness at any size; fitness and exercise without any hidden agenda to lose weight; but to get my heart healthy and my body moving because it feels good, and will benefit my heart. I had to take three months off of exercise to be sure my motivation wasn't weight loss and now it's not.

You said maybe you just have to trust; I think that's true. To stop wanting to control my body size, I realize I have to accept my body at whatever size it is. I have to do my best to eat intuitively and excercise just for a fit heart, and then whatever my body size is, well that's it. I admit that, though I really and truly do like my body right now, I am a big woman and don't honestly need to get bigger, but as I said, if I'm doing my best then that's all that really, really matters.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, February 7, 2010 3:22:12 PMSubject: Question about weight loss

I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general.

[Guest guest]

Health at Any Size sounds great, and also it's right in line with what I've been thinking re fitness at any size; fitness and exercise without any hidden agenda to lose weight; but to get my heart healthy and my body moving because it feels good, and will benefit my heart. I had to take three months off of exercise to be sure my motivation wasn't weight loss and now it's not.

You said maybe you just have to trust; I think that's true. To stop wanting to control my body size, I realize I have to accept my body at whatever size it is. I have to do my best to eat intuitively and excercise just for a fit heart, and then whatever my body size is, well that's it. I admit that, though I really and truly do like my body right now, I am a big woman and don't honestly need to get bigger, but as I said, if I'm doing my best then that's all that really, really matters.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, February 7, 2010 3:22:12 PMSubject: Question about weight loss

I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general.

[Guest guest]

Health at Any Size sounds great, and also it's right in line with what I've been thinking re fitness at any size; fitness and exercise without any hidden agenda to lose weight; but to get my heart healthy and my body moving because it feels good, and will benefit my heart. I had to take three months off of exercise to be sure my motivation wasn't weight loss and now it's not.

You said maybe you just have to trust; I think that's true. To stop wanting to control my body size, I realize I have to accept my body at whatever size it is. I have to do my best to eat intuitively and excercise just for a fit heart, and then whatever my body size is, well that's it. I admit that, though I really and truly do like my body right now, I am a big woman and don't honestly need to get bigger, but as I said, if I'm doing my best then that's all that really, really matters.

Laurie

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sun, February 7, 2010 3:22:12 PMSubject: Question about weight loss

I just read Bacon's book "Health at Every Size." It was a great book with lots of research and other helpful information. Something I took away from her book was that weight loss may not happen and that weight loss itself is never the goal, but health. And that health is achievable through taking care of my body, eating intuitively and respecting my body in all ways. She shares how she lost weight, but she says that isn't typical. I'm wondering if it is with IE people in general.