Guest guest Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Hi All I've just arrived at this website today, although I have been on the IE road for almost 1yr. When I say " on the road " , that is - I picked up " Intuitive Eating " last year, read most of it and felt very hopeful, but had alot of issues going on. 2 more failed diets later - and KNOWING in my heart this is the right way forward for me - I am almost through " Breaking Free from Emotional Eating " by Geneen Roth. It's been like reading about myself in so many ways...lots of epiphany moments, 'oh my God's' and some tears. I didn't think to look online for a support group until today, but I am so glad I did. I have struggled with food issues since a teen (I turn 40 this week), and have dieted myself overweight my whole adult life. I am looking forward to a happy relationship with food, but know there are deep-seated emotional issues that need to be resolved. I use food as a comforter, a support, a stress relief, a boredom-easer. As I've read the " Breaking Free " book, I am excited that my relationship with food is about to change into a positive one - but also feel worried and sad that a big void will open up where food (and obsession with the next diet etc) will be left. Many people I know don't seem to understand the principals of the process I am undertaking, so knowing there are like-minded folks about has already made the prospect of this adventure seem less daunting and I am ready to take my first steps. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Sam,Welcome to the group!I look forward to learning more about you and your travels with IE.All the best,AbbyIE since 11/08 Hi All I've just arrived at this website today, although I have been on the IE road for almost 1yr. When I say " on the road " , that is - I picked up " Intuitive Eating " last year, read most of it and felt very hopeful, but had alot of issues going on. 2 more failed diets later - and KNOWING in my heart this is the right way forward for me - I am almost through " Breaking Free from Emotional Eating " by Geneen Roth. It's been like reading about myself in so many ways...lots of epiphany moments, 'oh my God's' and some tears. I didn't think to look online for a support group until today, but I am so glad I did. I have struggled with food issues since a teen (I turn 40 this week), and have dieted myself overweight my whole adult life. I am looking forward to a happy relationship with food, but know there are deep-seated emotional issues that need to be resolved. I use food as a comforter, a support, a stress relief, a boredom-easer. As I've read the " Breaking Free " book, I am excited that my relationship with food is about to change into a positive one - but also feel worried and sad that a big void will open up where food (and obsession with the next diet etc) will be left. Many people I know don't seem to understand the principals of the process I am undertaking, so knowing there are like-minded folks about has already made the prospect of this adventure seem less daunting and I am ready to take my first steps. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Sam,Welcome to the group!I look forward to learning more about you and your travels with IE.All the best,AbbyIE since 11/08 Hi All I've just arrived at this website today, although I have been on the IE road for almost 1yr. When I say " on the road " , that is - I picked up " Intuitive Eating " last year, read most of it and felt very hopeful, but had alot of issues going on. 2 more failed diets later - and KNOWING in my heart this is the right way forward for me - I am almost through " Breaking Free from Emotional Eating " by Geneen Roth. It's been like reading about myself in so many ways...lots of epiphany moments, 'oh my God's' and some tears. I didn't think to look online for a support group until today, but I am so glad I did. I have struggled with food issues since a teen (I turn 40 this week), and have dieted myself overweight my whole adult life. I am looking forward to a happy relationship with food, but know there are deep-seated emotional issues that need to be resolved. I use food as a comforter, a support, a stress relief, a boredom-easer. As I've read the " Breaking Free " book, I am excited that my relationship with food is about to change into a positive one - but also feel worried and sad that a big void will open up where food (and obsession with the next diet etc) will be left. Many people I know don't seem to understand the principals of the process I am undertaking, so knowing there are like-minded folks about has already made the prospect of this adventure seem less daunting and I am ready to take my first steps. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Sam,Welcome to the group!I look forward to learning more about you and your travels with IE.All the best,AbbyIE since 11/08 Hi All I've just arrived at this website today, although I have been on the IE road for almost 1yr. When I say " on the road " , that is - I picked up " Intuitive Eating " last year, read most of it and felt very hopeful, but had alot of issues going on. 2 more failed diets later - and KNOWING in my heart this is the right way forward for me - I am almost through " Breaking Free from Emotional Eating " by Geneen Roth. It's been like reading about myself in so many ways...lots of epiphany moments, 'oh my God's' and some tears. I didn't think to look online for a support group until today, but I am so glad I did. I have struggled with food issues since a teen (I turn 40 this week), and have dieted myself overweight my whole adult life. I am looking forward to a happy relationship with food, but know there are deep-seated emotional issues that need to be resolved. I use food as a comforter, a support, a stress relief, a boredom-easer. As I've read the " Breaking Free " book, I am excited that my relationship with food is about to change into a positive one - but also feel worried and sad that a big void will open up where food (and obsession with the next diet etc) will be left. Many people I know don't seem to understand the principals of the process I am undertaking, so knowing there are like-minded folks about has already made the prospect of this adventure seem less daunting and I am ready to take my first steps. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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