Re: Hi I'm new!

[Guest guest]

Hi Meg! Welcome to the group. Getting a better relationship with food

is the first step, so you're on the right path. I'd suggest offering

yourself choices to see if some healthier foods are really what you

want. So instead of saying, "I want this burger," maybe say "Hmmm, do

I want this burger or that sandwich? Maybe some soup and a salad?" I

find if I think about my choices I often realize something lighter and

healthier is more appealing.

Sohni

lilmegmeg11 wrote:

I started off the new year doing Intuitive eating as suggested by

my therapist. I'm not as "curious" as I was in the beginning. But I am

still eating mostly processed foods and sweets. I've gained a lot of

weight. I don't weigh myself, but I'm having a hard time coming to

terms with this weight gain. I do have a healthier relationship with

food, but now I'd like to get my body healthier. I just wanted to join

to see how others were dealing with and getting through the process.

thanks!

meg

[Guest guest]

Meg,Something that I am just beginning to experiment with is, when I am hungry, to think about " mouth hunger " -- what would taste good -- as well as " stomach hunger " -- what would make my body feel good, during and after my meal. 

I think it's important to honor your cravings, as you are doing, but I find that sometimes I crave certain foods, ie processed ones, just because they are more convenient than others... and that's not necessarily a good reason to pick them.

I think it's awesome that you are being patient with yourself, and tolerating the weight gain even though it's scary and uncomfortable. I do think it will get easier for you.

Best,abby

 

Hi Meg!  Welcome to the group.  Getting a better relationship with food

is the first step, so you're on the right path.  I'd suggest offering

yourself choices to see if some healthier foods are really what you

want.  So instead of saying, " I want this burger, " maybe say " Hmmm, do

I want this burger or that sandwich?  Maybe some soup and a salad? "   I

find if I think about my choices I often realize something lighter and

healthier is more appealing.

Sohni

lilmegmeg11 wrote:

 

I started off the new year doing Intuitive eating as suggested by

my therapist. I'm not as " curious " as I was in the beginning. But I am

still eating mostly processed foods and sweets. I've gained a lot of

weight. I don't weigh myself, but I'm having a hard time coming to

terms with this weight gain. I do have a healthier relationship with

food, but now I'd like to get my body healthier. I just wanted to join

to see how others were dealing with and getting through the process.

thanks!

meg

[Guest guest]

Meg,Something that I am just beginning to experiment with is, when I am hungry, to think about " mouth hunger " -- what would taste good -- as well as " stomach hunger " -- what would make my body feel good, during and after my meal. 

I think it's important to honor your cravings, as you are doing, but I find that sometimes I crave certain foods, ie processed ones, just because they are more convenient than others... and that's not necessarily a good reason to pick them.

I think it's awesome that you are being patient with yourself, and tolerating the weight gain even though it's scary and uncomfortable. I do think it will get easier for you.

Best,abby

 

Hi Meg!  Welcome to the group.  Getting a better relationship with food

is the first step, so you're on the right path.  I'd suggest offering

yourself choices to see if some healthier foods are really what you

want.  So instead of saying, " I want this burger, " maybe say " Hmmm, do

I want this burger or that sandwich?  Maybe some soup and a salad? "   I

find if I think about my choices I often realize something lighter and

healthier is more appealing.

Sohni

lilmegmeg11 wrote:

 

I started off the new year doing Intuitive eating as suggested by

my therapist. I'm not as " curious " as I was in the beginning. But I am

still eating mostly processed foods and sweets. I've gained a lot of

weight. I don't weigh myself, but I'm having a hard time coming to

terms with this weight gain. I do have a healthier relationship with

food, but now I'd like to get my body healthier. I just wanted to join

to see how others were dealing with and getting through the process.

thanks!

meg

[Guest guest]

Meg,Something that I am just beginning to experiment with is, when I am hungry, to think about " mouth hunger " -- what would taste good -- as well as " stomach hunger " -- what would make my body feel good, during and after my meal. 

I think it's important to honor your cravings, as you are doing, but I find that sometimes I crave certain foods, ie processed ones, just because they are more convenient than others... and that's not necessarily a good reason to pick them.

I think it's awesome that you are being patient with yourself, and tolerating the weight gain even though it's scary and uncomfortable. I do think it will get easier for you.

Best,abby

 

Hi Meg!  Welcome to the group.  Getting a better relationship with food

is the first step, so you're on the right path.  I'd suggest offering

yourself choices to see if some healthier foods are really what you

want.  So instead of saying, " I want this burger, " maybe say " Hmmm, do

I want this burger or that sandwich?  Maybe some soup and a salad? "   I

find if I think about my choices I often realize something lighter and

healthier is more appealing.

Sohni

lilmegmeg11 wrote:

 

I started off the new year doing Intuitive eating as suggested by

my therapist. I'm not as " curious " as I was in the beginning. But I am

still eating mostly processed foods and sweets. I've gained a lot of

weight. I don't weigh myself, but I'm having a hard time coming to

terms with this weight gain. I do have a healthier relationship with

food, but now I'd like to get my body healthier. I just wanted to join

to see how others were dealing with and getting through the process.

thanks!

meg