Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Hi Licenne.. I think that is fabulous.. Yes plateaus do happen on your way down.. They can last a month or two.. or a week or two before you kick back in to traveling down again.. Congrats on your weight loss.. --- " L.S " wrote: > Yes we have quite a few on here..so far I have lost > 38 in 15 weeks right now > I hit my first plateau but haven't given > up..everyone says it happens.so I'm > staying right on track.!!! > > > > Licienne > > > > Be who you are and say what you feel > because those who mind don't matter > and those who matter don't mind. > > -Dr. Seuss > > _____ > > From: > South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right > [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] > On Behalf Of gail > k > Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 8:43 AM > To: > South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right > Subject: Re: New to the group > > > > Paola, Thanks for the information and extra help. > Are there people in this > group that have actually lost alot of weight that > you know of? I mean not > people that have lost 5-10 or 15 lb but alot of > weight? > > Gail > > > > > Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor > is it low-fat. The > South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right > carbs and the right > fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite > happily without the bad > carbs and bad fats. > > For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The > South Beach Diet " by Arthur > Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 > > > > > _____ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I figured that….so I’m waiting patiently….I went from a size 22 to a size 18 with the loss so far and even my 18’s are starting to get a little big…..ok and even my bra size changed….and yeah my cup size did but I know that I’ll never be able to go braless…lol Licienne Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Seuss From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 9:29 AM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: New to the group Hi Licenne.. I think that is fabulous.. Yes plateaus do happen on your way down.. They can last a month or two.. or a week or two before you kick back in to traveling down again.. Congrats on your weight loss.. --- " L.S " wrote: > Yes we have quite a few on here..so far I have lost > 38 in 15 weeks right now > I hit my first plateau but haven't given > up..everyone says it happens.so I'm > staying right on track.!!! > > > > Licienne > > > > Be who you are and say what you feel > because those who mind don't matter > and those who matter don't mind. > > -Dr. Seuss > > _____ > > From: > South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right > [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] > On Behalf Of gail > k > Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 8:43 AM > To: > South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right > Subject: Re: New to the group > > > > Paola, Thanks for the information and extra help. > Are there people in this > group that have actually lost alot of weight that > you know of? I mean not > people that have lost 5-10 or 15 lb but alot of > weight? > > Gail > > > > > Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor > is it low-fat. The > South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right > carbs and the right > fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite > happily without the bad > carbs and bad fats. > > For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The > South Beach Diet " by Arthur > Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 > > > > > _____ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I figured that….so I’m waiting patiently….I went from a size 22 to a size 18 with the loss so far and even my 18’s are starting to get a little big…..ok and even my bra size changed….and yeah my cup size did but I know that I’ll never be able to go braless…lol Licienne Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Seuss From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 9:29 AM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: New to the group Hi Licenne.. I think that is fabulous.. Yes plateaus do happen on your way down.. They can last a month or two.. or a week or two before you kick back in to traveling down again.. Congrats on your weight loss.. --- " L.S " wrote: > Yes we have quite a few on here..so far I have lost > 38 in 15 weeks right now > I hit my first plateau but haven't given > up..everyone says it happens.so I'm > staying right on track.!!! > > > > Licienne > > > > Be who you are and say what you feel > because those who mind don't matter > and those who matter don't mind. > > -Dr. Seuss > > _____ > > From: > South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right > [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] > On Behalf Of gail > k > Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 8:43 AM > To: > South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right > Subject: Re: New to the group > > > > Paola, Thanks for the information and extra help. > Are there people in this > group that have actually lost alot of weight that > you know of? I mean not > people that have lost 5-10 or 15 lb but alot of > weight? > > Gail > > > > > Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor > is it low-fat. The > South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right > carbs and the right > fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite > happily without the bad > carbs and bad fats. > > For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The > South Beach Diet " by Arthur > Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 > > > > > _____ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 That sounds really good Licienne. Everyone needs to set goals and yours are certainly working at least in my opinion. I just know that I need to take one day at a time and go on from there. Keep up the good work I can only hope I have done as well as you have. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 That sounds really good Licienne. Everyone needs to set goals and yours are certainly working at least in my opinion. I just know that I need to take one day at a time and go on from there. Keep up the good work I can only hope I have done as well as you have. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 The thing is after a few days on phase 1 it was no longer work…..it was so easy to figure out and so natural things just fell into place and I never really have to think about it much….I know what I can not have and abide by that…..I have had cravings for things but found they were most time emotional so I worked through them….. Licienne Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Seuss From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of gail k Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 11:45 AM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: New to the group That sounds really good Licienne. Everyone needs to set goals and yours are certainly working at least in my opinion. I just know that I need to take one day at a time and go on from there. Keep up the good work I can only hope I have done as well as you have. Gail Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 The thing is after a few days on phase 1 it was no longer work…..it was so easy to figure out and so natural things just fell into place and I never really have to think about it much….I know what I can not have and abide by that…..I have had cravings for things but found they were most time emotional so I worked through them….. Licienne Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Seuss From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of gail k Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 11:45 AM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: New to the group That sounds really good Licienne. Everyone needs to set goals and yours are certainly working at least in my opinion. I just know that I need to take one day at a time and go on from there. Keep up the good work I can only hope I have done as well as you have. Gail Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 The thing is after a few days on phase 1 it was no longer work…..it was so easy to figure out and so natural things just fell into place and I never really have to think about it much….I know what I can not have and abide by that…..I have had cravings for things but found they were most time emotional so I worked through them….. Licienne Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Seuss From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of gail k Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 11:45 AM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: New to the group That sounds really good Licienne. Everyone needs to set goals and yours are certainly working at least in my opinion. I just know that I need to take one day at a time and go on from there. Keep up the good work I can only hope I have done as well as you have. Gail Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 >I have had cravings for things but found they were most time >emotional so I worked through them... i'm curious how you worked through them - i've not yet been able to stop an emotional craving, even with therapy ~risa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I usually drank a huge glass of water…..or Crystal Lite as fast as possible to fill myself up….and took a walk or got out of the house for a change of scenery…chewing sugar free gum too…….reading I found helped a lot Licienne Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Seuss From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of lupa Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 12:13 PM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: New to the group >I have had cravings for things but found they were most time >emotional so I worked through them... i'm curious how you worked through them - i've not yet been able to stop an emotional craving, even with therapy ~risa Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I usually drank a huge glass of water…..or Crystal Lite as fast as possible to fill myself up….and took a walk or got out of the house for a change of scenery…chewing sugar free gum too…….reading I found helped a lot Licienne Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Seuss From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of lupa Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 12:13 PM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: New to the group >I have had cravings for things but found they were most time >emotional so I worked through them... i'm curious how you worked through them - i've not yet been able to stop an emotional craving, even with therapy ~risa Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I usually drank a huge glass of water…..or Crystal Lite as fast as possible to fill myself up….and took a walk or got out of the house for a change of scenery…chewing sugar free gum too…….reading I found helped a lot Licienne Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -Dr. Seuss From: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right [mailto:South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right ] On Behalf Of lupa Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 12:13 PM To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: RE: New to the group >I have had cravings for things but found they were most time >emotional so I worked through them... i'm curious how you worked through them - i've not yet been able to stop an emotional craving, even with therapy ~risa Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 > My name is Chelsea, I am 22 years old and have just started > SBD 5 days ago. So far I am doing okay. I am not eating as > many veggies as I need to, I just hate them so much <Chuckle> Welcome to the Beach, Chelsea. I remember when I decided to move to a strict vegetarian diet -- it was ironic because I was the only vegetarian I knew that didn't like vegetables. That was about 5 years ago or thereabouts and after a year and a half, I moved back to a mixed diet but I *DID* gain an appreciation for vegetables and now they constitute the vast majority of my daily intake. There's lots of ways to get the veggies without even realizing what you're eating. My all time favorite technique? Soups, stews, and casseroles. You'll hear me throw those 3 words around a LOT on the groups but it's because they work SO well! Have you ever eaten a can of Chunky soup? How about some beef stew? Do you pic the vegetables out? Of course not -- you don't even know they're in there, really. Thing is, those canned goods ain't too healthy but you can sure make your own and they'll taste great -- you just have to be willing to put in a little time in the kitchen. Believe it or not, you CAN do this without slaving away in the kitchen all the time. Just be willing to hang around while things cook and you keep an eye on them, then be a freezin' monster! I make up lots of food to toss in the freezer for subsequent nuking -- works out great. If/when you have any questions, post them to the group and by all means, spend some time in the group's file section. You'll find a lot of SUPER useful information in there including updated food lists, recipes and more. (The info in the book is a bit dated -- there have been some modifications to things in the diet since then and it's all in the file area.) Cya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 > My name is Chelsea, I am 22 years old and have just started > SBD 5 days ago. So far I am doing okay. I am not eating as > many veggies as I need to, I just hate them so much <Chuckle> Welcome to the Beach, Chelsea. I remember when I decided to move to a strict vegetarian diet -- it was ironic because I was the only vegetarian I knew that didn't like vegetables. That was about 5 years ago or thereabouts and after a year and a half, I moved back to a mixed diet but I *DID* gain an appreciation for vegetables and now they constitute the vast majority of my daily intake. There's lots of ways to get the veggies without even realizing what you're eating. My all time favorite technique? Soups, stews, and casseroles. You'll hear me throw those 3 words around a LOT on the groups but it's because they work SO well! Have you ever eaten a can of Chunky soup? How about some beef stew? Do you pic the vegetables out? Of course not -- you don't even know they're in there, really. Thing is, those canned goods ain't too healthy but you can sure make your own and they'll taste great -- you just have to be willing to put in a little time in the kitchen. Believe it or not, you CAN do this without slaving away in the kitchen all the time. Just be willing to hang around while things cook and you keep an eye on them, then be a freezin' monster! I make up lots of food to toss in the freezer for subsequent nuking -- works out great. If/when you have any questions, post them to the group and by all means, spend some time in the group's file section. You'll find a lot of SUPER useful information in there including updated food lists, recipes and more. (The info in the book is a bit dated -- there have been some modifications to things in the diet since then and it's all in the file area.) Cya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 > My name is Chelsea, I am 22 years old and have just started > SBD 5 days ago. So far I am doing okay. I am not eating as > many veggies as I need to, I just hate them so much <Chuckle> Welcome to the Beach, Chelsea. I remember when I decided to move to a strict vegetarian diet -- it was ironic because I was the only vegetarian I knew that didn't like vegetables. That was about 5 years ago or thereabouts and after a year and a half, I moved back to a mixed diet but I *DID* gain an appreciation for vegetables and now they constitute the vast majority of my daily intake. There's lots of ways to get the veggies without even realizing what you're eating. My all time favorite technique? Soups, stews, and casseroles. You'll hear me throw those 3 words around a LOT on the groups but it's because they work SO well! Have you ever eaten a can of Chunky soup? How about some beef stew? Do you pic the vegetables out? Of course not -- you don't even know they're in there, really. Thing is, those canned goods ain't too healthy but you can sure make your own and they'll taste great -- you just have to be willing to put in a little time in the kitchen. Believe it or not, you CAN do this without slaving away in the kitchen all the time. Just be willing to hang around while things cook and you keep an eye on them, then be a freezin' monster! I make up lots of food to toss in the freezer for subsequent nuking -- works out great. If/when you have any questions, post them to the group and by all means, spend some time in the group's file section. You'll find a lot of SUPER useful information in there including updated food lists, recipes and more. (The info in the book is a bit dated -- there have been some modifications to things in the diet since then and it's all in the file area.) Cya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Hi Sara, Welcome to the group and thanks for introducing yourself! This is a great place to be, lots of support and members at all different stages of the intuitive eating process. Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help! Also, don’t forget the check the Files and Links sections of the site for additional information on intuitive eating. Thanks! Gillian Gillian Hood-son, MS, ACSM Get your report, " The 6 Steps to Guilt-Fr*e Eating " at http://www.HealthierOutcomes.com Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gillianhood From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of Sara Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:48 PM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: New to the Group Hi everyone, I just found this group today! I am so excited. I have read Intuitive Eating and am on my second read through. I am so glad to have found a group to help. I don't think I could do it by myself. Since just starting I am at the " I don't trust myself " stage. I am looking forward to all your support! Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Hi Sara, Welcome to the group and thanks for introducing yourself! This is a great place to be, lots of support and members at all different stages of the intuitive eating process. Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help! Also, don’t forget the check the Files and Links sections of the site for additional information on intuitive eating. Thanks! Gillian Gillian Hood-son, MS, ACSM Get your report, " The 6 Steps to Guilt-Fr*e Eating " at http://www.HealthierOutcomes.com Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gillianhood From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of Sara Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:48 PM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: New to the Group Hi everyone, I just found this group today! I am so excited. I have read Intuitive Eating and am on my second read through. I am so glad to have found a group to help. I don't think I could do it by myself. Since just starting I am at the " I don't trust myself " stage. I am looking forward to all your support! Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Hi Sara, Welcome to the group and thanks for introducing yourself! This is a great place to be, lots of support and members at all different stages of the intuitive eating process. Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help! Also, don’t forget the check the Files and Links sections of the site for additional information on intuitive eating. Thanks! Gillian Gillian Hood-son, MS, ACSM Get your report, " The 6 Steps to Guilt-Fr*e Eating " at http://www.HealthierOutcomes.com Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gillianhood From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of Sara Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:48 PM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: New to the Group Hi everyone, I just found this group today! I am so excited. I have read Intuitive Eating and am on my second read through. I am so glad to have found a group to help. I don't think I could do it by myself. Since just starting I am at the " I don't trust myself " stage. I am looking forward to all your support! Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thank you so much! I will. Sara From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of 'Gillian Hood-son' Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:37 AM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: RE: New to the Group Hi Sara, Welcome to the group and thanks for introducing yourself! This is a great place to be, lots of support and members at all different stages of the intuitive eating process. Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help! Also, don’t forget the check the Files and Links sections of the site for additional information on intuitive eating. Thanks! Gillian Gillian Hood-son, MS, ACSM Get your report, " The 6 Steps to Guilt-Fr*e Eating " at http://www.HealthierOutcomes.com Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gillianhood From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of Sara Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:48 PM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: New to the Group Hi everyone, I just found this group today! I am so excited. I have read Intuitive Eating and am on my second read through. I am so glad to have found a group to help. I don't think I could do it by myself. Since just starting I am at the " I don't trust myself " stage. I am looking forward to all your support! Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thank you so much! I will. Sara From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of 'Gillian Hood-son' Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:37 AM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: RE: New to the Group Hi Sara, Welcome to the group and thanks for introducing yourself! This is a great place to be, lots of support and members at all different stages of the intuitive eating process. Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help! Also, don’t forget the check the Files and Links sections of the site for additional information on intuitive eating. Thanks! Gillian Gillian Hood-son, MS, ACSM Get your report, " The 6 Steps to Guilt-Fr*e Eating " at http://www.HealthierOutcomes.com Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gillianhood From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of Sara Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:48 PM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: New to the Group Hi everyone, I just found this group today! I am so excited. I have read Intuitive Eating and am on my second read through. I am so glad to have found a group to help. I don't think I could do it by myself. Since just starting I am at the " I don't trust myself " stage. I am looking forward to all your support! Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thank you so much! I will. Sara From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of 'Gillian Hood-son' Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:37 AM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: RE: New to the Group Hi Sara, Welcome to the group and thanks for introducing yourself! This is a great place to be, lots of support and members at all different stages of the intuitive eating process. Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help! Also, don’t forget the check the Files and Links sections of the site for additional information on intuitive eating. Thanks! Gillian Gillian Hood-son, MS, ACSM Get your report, " The 6 Steps to Guilt-Fr*e Eating " at http://www.HealthierOutcomes.com Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gillianhood From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of Sara Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:48 PM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: New to the Group Hi everyone, I just found this group today! I am so excited. I have read Intuitive Eating and am on my second read through. I am so glad to have found a group to help. I don't think I could do it by myself. Since just starting I am at the " I don't trust myself " stage. I am looking forward to all your support! Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 You sound like you have a healthy attitude to get off the diet self destruction, and to stop beating yourself up. I think that is a big obstacle to overcome by itself. -Kate > > Hi Everybody, > > I am pretty new to this group.� I have only been around for a couple of weeks but I have been reading the shares and I really love what I am reading.� This seems like exactly what I need. > > I have been in OA for many years but I have been unable to find a group I really liked for a while, not only because of my work schedule, but because I just didn't really like what I was hearing at most of the meetings I have been going to in the last few months.� > > I really want to tune in to my body more and recognize when I'm� hungry or not.� I'd like to eat more mindfully.� My big problem is snacking at night.� I don't really have that much of a problem during the day but in the evening I tend to eat large meals and then I want to eat later on.� It feels like I am finally relaxing and that's when I want to eat.� We have been struggling financially for months and so I have been buying food that is less healthy just to feed the family.� I am not pigging out but I am eating more than I need.� I tend to eat emotionally at times, and I also tend to eat just because it's there, like when people bring food to work.� I am a sugar addict but stay away from it most of the time.� I am not sure what a healthy weight is for me but I am probably about 50 to 70 pounds overweight.� My weight hasn't changed much in the last few years - hasn't gone up or down, which to me is a great thing in a lot of ways.� Most of > the time I'm ok with it, I don't beat myself up for not being pencil thin any more.� I'm convinced that diets don't work and any time I even think about restricting my food I start obsessing.� I have gotten off the horrible diet and weight gain cycle but I still see myself eating a little too much food.� For me, it doesn't seem to take that much.� Maybe I am kidding myself. > > I am really looking forward to being a part of this group! > > Gail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 You sound like you have a healthy attitude to get off the diet self destruction, and to stop beating yourself up. I think that is a big obstacle to overcome by itself. -Kate > > Hi Everybody, > > I am pretty new to this group.� I have only been around for a couple of weeks but I have been reading the shares and I really love what I am reading.� This seems like exactly what I need. > > I have been in OA for many years but I have been unable to find a group I really liked for a while, not only because of my work schedule, but because I just didn't really like what I was hearing at most of the meetings I have been going to in the last few months.� > > I really want to tune in to my body more and recognize when I'm� hungry or not.� I'd like to eat more mindfully.� My big problem is snacking at night.� I don't really have that much of a problem during the day but in the evening I tend to eat large meals and then I want to eat later on.� It feels like I am finally relaxing and that's when I want to eat.� We have been struggling financially for months and so I have been buying food that is less healthy just to feed the family.� I am not pigging out but I am eating more than I need.� I tend to eat emotionally at times, and I also tend to eat just because it's there, like when people bring food to work.� I am a sugar addict but stay away from it most of the time.� I am not sure what a healthy weight is for me but I am probably about 50 to 70 pounds overweight.� My weight hasn't changed much in the last few years - hasn't gone up or down, which to me is a great thing in a lot of ways.� Most of > the time I'm ok with it, I don't beat myself up for not being pencil thin any more.� I'm convinced that diets don't work and any time I even think about restricting my food I start obsessing.� I have gotten off the horrible diet and weight gain cycle but I still see myself eating a little too much food.� For me, it doesn't seem to take that much.� Maybe I am kidding myself. > > I am really looking forward to being a part of this group! > > Gail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 You sound like you have a healthy attitude to get off the diet self destruction, and to stop beating yourself up. I think that is a big obstacle to overcome by itself. -Kate > > Hi Everybody, > > I am pretty new to this group.� I have only been around for a couple of weeks but I have been reading the shares and I really love what I am reading.� This seems like exactly what I need. > > I have been in OA for many years but I have been unable to find a group I really liked for a while, not only because of my work schedule, but because I just didn't really like what I was hearing at most of the meetings I have been going to in the last few months.� > > I really want to tune in to my body more and recognize when I'm� hungry or not.� I'd like to eat more mindfully.� My big problem is snacking at night.� I don't really have that much of a problem during the day but in the evening I tend to eat large meals and then I want to eat later on.� It feels like I am finally relaxing and that's when I want to eat.� We have been struggling financially for months and so I have been buying food that is less healthy just to feed the family.� I am not pigging out but I am eating more than I need.� I tend to eat emotionally at times, and I also tend to eat just because it's there, like when people bring food to work.� I am a sugar addict but stay away from it most of the time.� I am not sure what a healthy weight is for me but I am probably about 50 to 70 pounds overweight.� My weight hasn't changed much in the last few years - hasn't gone up or down, which to me is a great thing in a lot of ways.� Most of > the time I'm ok with it, I don't beat myself up for not being pencil thin any more.� I'm convinced that diets don't work and any time I even think about restricting my food I start obsessing.� I have gotten off the horrible diet and weight gain cycle but I still see myself eating a little too much food.� For me, it doesn't seem to take that much.� Maybe I am kidding myself. > > I am really looking forward to being a part of this group! > > Gail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hi, ,Wow, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle-- I tried that one, too. I'm sure it's great for folks who do not think in eating disordered terms, but it did not help me at all. It just led to unhealthy black and white thinking and obsessiveness.Welcome. I think you are in the right place. Some of us have found links to biochemistry and other things in our journey. You mention your family having a history of EDs. Mine does, too (along with various addictions). I think it's helpful to see that genetic sort of link to compulsive eating/behaviors. I have found that eating balanced meals on a sort of schedule really helps me with not eating compulsively/bingeing, etc.I also wanted to mention that my 6 year old daughter also exhibits the same biochemical relationship toward food that I have-- eat, eat, eat mindlessly and craving certain foods. We have been working together for the past month on eating mindfully. i am already seeing HUGE changes in her because of our eating slowly together and enjoying food. She is quite thin now and active and takes after her dad's build. She has asked why I am fat, and we have discussed intuitive eating/mindful eating. She told me a week or so ago, "Wow, mom. The stuff you are saying is really smart! Did your mom tell you that?" I laughed and said no (heck no. My mom was always dieting and still is). I think she's so lucky to be learning it now. I remember bingeing from age 5 on. What a waste. I'm 33 now, and it's taken the past 4 + years to really begin sorting out my issues.Anyway, welcome...Subject: New to the GroupTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 10:12 AM Hi! I'm . I'm 28 years old, the mother of a 11 year old boy, an engineering student, and a happy newlywed. I've dealt with disordered eating since I was a kid. Unfortunately for me, eating disorders run in my family...my grandmother died with bulimia, her son (my father) is also bulimic, her daughter (my aunt) died with anorexia a few years ago, and both my sister and I have been bitten by the ED bug too (although my sis won't see treatment for it). What's even more frightening is that my son has started showing early signs of ED. It's like a family curse. My school dietitian recommended I read Intuitive Eating about 9 months ago while I was on a hard core "muscle building" kick (Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle). Yeah, it was a secret ploy to lose weight again, but I worked hard to fool myself into believing that it wasn't. After reading the book I went to the kitchen and ate. For months I ate whatever I wanted in whatever quantity I wanted to eat it. I went to the grocery store and opened myself up to the idea that I had the money to BUY whatever I want and EAT it. I was no longer a child being forced to eat healthy against my will. I accepted that I was NEVER going to be deprived of the foods I truly wanted ever again. It was great eating macaroni and cheese, chips, chocolate, ice cream, and REAL butter. What was even better was not beating myself up over it and feeling guilty. I was so happy to be able to explore sugar, salt, and fat to my heart's content. It was liberating. I refused to step on the scale the whole time; not because I was over the weight thing, but (honestly) because I was afraid to look. After eating whatever I wanted for a few months (and, frankly, losing my taste for mac 'n' cheese and processed sugar) I decided that I needed to become a little more active. I bought a bike, started walking, and started moving. Not a lot, but enough to begin to appreciate being out of breath, having my heart racing, and pushing my physical limits. So now that I've opened myself to physical activity and I'm past the fear of deprivation I'm trying to listen to my body in regards to hunger and satiety. It is much harder than gorging on "forbidden" foods and I'm really in need of some guidance. I don't even have a grasp of my hunger scale. And, worse, I'm beginning to obsess over "understanding my hunger signals" the same way I used to obsess over food. I really need some help. I want to rid myself of ED for good and set a proper example for my son. I know it's a long, slow process and that's okay with me. I've been doing the ED dance for most of life and taking another couple of years to slowly heal my mind and body is better to me than spending another 20 years with this disorder. I just can't do it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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