Re: Hello, and and introduction

[Guest guest]

Hi ,Welcome to the group!

 

Hi,

I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/shared experiences you all have.

Currently, I am struggling with the " eating whatever your body wants " step. I have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.

Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time (i.e. bought boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?

Thanks so much!

[Guest guest]

Hi ,Welcome to the group!

 

Hi,

I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/shared experiences you all have.

Currently, I am struggling with the " eating whatever your body wants " step. I have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.

Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time (i.e. bought boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?

Thanks so much!

[Guest guest]

oops, i didn't mean to send that yet.anyway... glad you are with us.there is no set-in-stone way to do things. some people legalize one food at a time, others are able to do multiple foods at once. you don't need to move at a pace that is overwhelming to you. maybe you can pick one food that is only a little scary to you, and start by buying a large quantity of that. if you can, i think eating it mindfully may make it less scary. you can pay attention to the taste and texture but also to how full you are feeling.... which will hopefully prevent a full blown binge. 

a while back, someone suggested separating eating WHATEVER you want with eating as MUCH as you want. maybe it would be helpful to pick just one of these to start with?be patient with yourself... this stuff is hard!

best,abby

Hi ,Welcome to the group!

 

Hi,

I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/shared experiences you all have.

Currently, I am struggling with the " eating whatever your body wants " step. I have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.

Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time (i.e. bought boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?

Thanks so much!

[Guest guest]

oops, i didn't mean to send that yet.anyway... glad you are with us.there is no set-in-stone way to do things. some people legalize one food at a time, others are able to do multiple foods at once. you don't need to move at a pace that is overwhelming to you. maybe you can pick one food that is only a little scary to you, and start by buying a large quantity of that. if you can, i think eating it mindfully may make it less scary. you can pay attention to the taste and texture but also to how full you are feeling.... which will hopefully prevent a full blown binge. 

a while back, someone suggested separating eating WHATEVER you want with eating as MUCH as you want. maybe it would be helpful to pick just one of these to start with?be patient with yourself... this stuff is hard!

best,abby

Hi ,Welcome to the group!

 

Hi,

I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/shared experiences you all have.

Currently, I am struggling with the " eating whatever your body wants " step. I have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.

Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time (i.e. bought boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?

Thanks so much!

[Guest guest]

oops, i didn't mean to send that yet.anyway... glad you are with us.there is no set-in-stone way to do things. some people legalize one food at a time, others are able to do multiple foods at once. you don't need to move at a pace that is overwhelming to you. maybe you can pick one food that is only a little scary to you, and start by buying a large quantity of that. if you can, i think eating it mindfully may make it less scary. you can pay attention to the taste and texture but also to how full you are feeling.... which will hopefully prevent a full blown binge. 

a while back, someone suggested separating eating WHATEVER you want with eating as MUCH as you want. maybe it would be helpful to pick just one of these to start with?be patient with yourself... this stuff is hard!

best,abby

Hi ,Welcome to the group!

 

Hi,

I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/shared experiences you all have.

Currently, I am struggling with the " eating whatever your body wants " step. I have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.

Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time (i.e. bought boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?

Thanks so much!

[Guest guest]

Hey

I am at the same step as you. I have been doing it for the past month and it has been a crazy rollercoaster. One day I am suprised by how "unstressful" it is and then the next day I am beside myself and the E.D thoughts are out of controll. I am finding it really hard to trust that I will not spin out of controll. so far my weight has stayed stable and I am allowing myself to eat anything I feel like. I started with a massive trigger food- peanut butter and just had it on toast every morning for breakfast and I was amazed that I did not then finish the whole jar!

Be gentle and kind and just watch what happens. I am learning so much by just listening to my body and mind.

Good luck- this is so hard and scary. I feel like it is my first day of school and I have no idea what to do!

It is so nice to see other people having the same thoughts as me....reassuring that I am not mad!

take care

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tue, 2 February, 2010 4:53:05 AMSubject: Hello, and and introduction

Hi,I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/ shared experiences you all have.Currently, I am struggling with the "eating whatever your body wants" step. I have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time (i.e. bought

boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?Thanks so much!

Yahoo!7: Catch-up on your favourite Channel 7 TV shows easily, legally, and for free at PLUS7. Check it out.

[Guest guest]

Hey

I am at the same step as you. I have been doing it for the past month and it has been a crazy rollercoaster. One day I am suprised by how "unstressful" it is and then the next day I am beside myself and the E.D thoughts are out of controll. I am finding it really hard to trust that I will not spin out of controll. so far my weight has stayed stable and I am allowing myself to eat anything I feel like. I started with a massive trigger food- peanut butter and just had it on toast every morning for breakfast and I was amazed that I did not then finish the whole jar!

Be gentle and kind and just watch what happens. I am learning so much by just listening to my body and mind.

Good luck- this is so hard and scary. I feel like it is my first day of school and I have no idea what to do!

It is so nice to see other people having the same thoughts as me....reassuring that I am not mad!

take care

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tue, 2 February, 2010 4:53:05 AMSubject: Hello, and and introduction

Hi,I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/ shared experiences you all have.Currently, I am struggling with the "eating whatever your body wants" step. I have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time (i.e. bought

boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?Thanks so much!

Yahoo!7: Catch-up on your favourite Channel 7 TV shows easily, legally, and for free at PLUS7. Check it out.

[Guest guest]

Hey

I am at the same step as you. I have been doing it for the past month and it has been a crazy rollercoaster. One day I am suprised by how "unstressful" it is and then the next day I am beside myself and the E.D thoughts are out of controll. I am finding it really hard to trust that I will not spin out of controll. so far my weight has stayed stable and I am allowing myself to eat anything I feel like. I started with a massive trigger food- peanut butter and just had it on toast every morning for breakfast and I was amazed that I did not then finish the whole jar!

Be gentle and kind and just watch what happens. I am learning so much by just listening to my body and mind.

Good luck- this is so hard and scary. I feel like it is my first day of school and I have no idea what to do!

It is so nice to see other people having the same thoughts as me....reassuring that I am not mad!

take care

To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tue, 2 February, 2010 4:53:05 AMSubject: Hello, and and introduction

Hi,I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/ shared experiences you all have.Currently, I am struggling with the "eating whatever your body wants" step. I have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time (i.e. bought

boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?Thanks so much!

Yahoo!7: Catch-up on your favourite Channel 7 TV shows easily, legally, and for free at PLUS7. Check it out.

[Guest guest]

and Abigail,

Thanks so much for your kind words. Even though I've just started, there are

days when I think I'm completely crazy for even thinking that this is a good

idea. But then I read some of the wonderful things that have been said, and I

keep pushing.

Today I remembered a time in my life, a few years before my ED, that I suddenly

stopped eating fast food. It was not a restriction, and I wasn't on a diet. I

just realized one day that I hadn't eaten fast food in about 6 months. And I

remember thinking " Huh. I gues smy body just doesn't want it! " And I didn't eat

it again, or even crave it, for at least another 6 months.

I thought about this today as I was silently freaking about about giving myself

permission to eat whatever I want. Because, in the past, before I regressed into

severe restriction, bingeing and purging, apparently my body knew what it was

doing! It didn't want something in particular anymore, so I just never felt like

eating it. I'm hoping that, once I have worked through this scary reintroduction

into eating normally, that my body will do that again, and that I will stay at

an appropriate weight for my height. Ok, truthfully, I PRAY that that is what

will happen, because I am still scared to death of gaining weight. But, at

least, I am starting to trust myself.

, congrats on that great accomplishement! My accomplishment today is that I

went to the store and bought some formerly forbidden ftrigger oods, and brought

them home. Surprisingly, the simple act of buying them, and knowing that they

are in my house if I want to eat them, anytime I want, is strangely comforting.

>

> Hey

> I am at the same step as you.  I have been doing it for the past month and it

has been a crazy rollercoaster.  One day I am suprised by how " unstressful " it

is and then the next day I am beside myself and the E.D thoughts are out of

controll.  I am finding it really hard to trust that I will not spin out of

controll.  so far my weight has stayed stable and I am allowing myself to eat

anything I feel like.  I started with a massive trigger food- peanut butter and

just had it on toast every morning for breakfast and I was amazed that I did not

then finish the whole jar!

>

> Be gentle and kind and just watch what happens.  I am learning so much by

just listening to my body and mind.

> Good luck- this is so hard and scary.  I feel like it is my first day of

school and I have no idea what to do!

> It is so nice to see other people having the same thoughts as me....reassuring

that I am not mad!

> take care

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: IntuitiveEating_Support

> Sent: Tue, 2 February, 2010 4:53:05 AM

> Subject: Hello, and and introduction

>

>  

> Hi,

>

> I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for

several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative

relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to

begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/ shared experiences you all have.

>

> Currently, I am struggling with the " eating whatever your body wants " step. I

have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always

triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince

your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.

>

> Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time

through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought

large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea

frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time

(i.e. bought boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten

past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?

>

> Thanks so much!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

________________________________________________________________________________\

__

> Yahoo!7: Catch-up on your favourite Channel 7 TV shows easily, legally, and

for free at PLUS7. www.tv.yahoo.com.au/plus7

>

[Guest guest]

and Abigail,

Thanks so much for your kind words. Even though I've just started, there are

days when I think I'm completely crazy for even thinking that this is a good

idea. But then I read some of the wonderful things that have been said, and I

keep pushing.

Today I remembered a time in my life, a few years before my ED, that I suddenly

stopped eating fast food. It was not a restriction, and I wasn't on a diet. I

just realized one day that I hadn't eaten fast food in about 6 months. And I

remember thinking " Huh. I gues smy body just doesn't want it! " And I didn't eat

it again, or even crave it, for at least another 6 months.

I thought about this today as I was silently freaking about about giving myself

permission to eat whatever I want. Because, in the past, before I regressed into

severe restriction, bingeing and purging, apparently my body knew what it was

doing! It didn't want something in particular anymore, so I just never felt like

eating it. I'm hoping that, once I have worked through this scary reintroduction

into eating normally, that my body will do that again, and that I will stay at

an appropriate weight for my height. Ok, truthfully, I PRAY that that is what

will happen, because I am still scared to death of gaining weight. But, at

least, I am starting to trust myself.

, congrats on that great accomplishement! My accomplishment today is that I

went to the store and bought some formerly forbidden ftrigger oods, and brought

them home. Surprisingly, the simple act of buying them, and knowing that they

are in my house if I want to eat them, anytime I want, is strangely comforting.

>

> Hey

> I am at the same step as you.  I have been doing it for the past month and it

has been a crazy rollercoaster.  One day I am suprised by how " unstressful " it

is and then the next day I am beside myself and the E.D thoughts are out of

controll.  I am finding it really hard to trust that I will not spin out of

controll.  so far my weight has stayed stable and I am allowing myself to eat

anything I feel like.  I started with a massive trigger food- peanut butter and

just had it on toast every morning for breakfast and I was amazed that I did not

then finish the whole jar!

>

> Be gentle and kind and just watch what happens.  I am learning so much by

just listening to my body and mind.

> Good luck- this is so hard and scary.  I feel like it is my first day of

school and I have no idea what to do!

> It is so nice to see other people having the same thoughts as me....reassuring

that I am not mad!

> take care

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: IntuitiveEating_Support

> Sent: Tue, 2 February, 2010 4:53:05 AM

> Subject: Hello, and and introduction

>

>  

> Hi,

>

> I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for

several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative

relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to

begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/ shared experiences you all have.

>

> Currently, I am struggling with the " eating whatever your body wants " step. I

have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always

triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince

your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.

>

> Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time

through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought

large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea

frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time

(i.e. bought boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten

past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?

>

> Thanks so much!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

________________________________________________________________________________\

__

> Yahoo!7: Catch-up on your favourite Channel 7 TV shows easily, legally, and

for free at PLUS7. www.tv.yahoo.com.au/plus7

>

[Guest guest]

and Abigail,

Thanks so much for your kind words. Even though I've just started, there are

days when I think I'm completely crazy for even thinking that this is a good

idea. But then I read some of the wonderful things that have been said, and I

keep pushing.

Today I remembered a time in my life, a few years before my ED, that I suddenly

stopped eating fast food. It was not a restriction, and I wasn't on a diet. I

just realized one day that I hadn't eaten fast food in about 6 months. And I

remember thinking " Huh. I gues smy body just doesn't want it! " And I didn't eat

it again, or even crave it, for at least another 6 months.

I thought about this today as I was silently freaking about about giving myself

permission to eat whatever I want. Because, in the past, before I regressed into

severe restriction, bingeing and purging, apparently my body knew what it was

doing! It didn't want something in particular anymore, so I just never felt like

eating it. I'm hoping that, once I have worked through this scary reintroduction

into eating normally, that my body will do that again, and that I will stay at

an appropriate weight for my height. Ok, truthfully, I PRAY that that is what

will happen, because I am still scared to death of gaining weight. But, at

least, I am starting to trust myself.

, congrats on that great accomplishement! My accomplishment today is that I

went to the store and bought some formerly forbidden ftrigger oods, and brought

them home. Surprisingly, the simple act of buying them, and knowing that they

are in my house if I want to eat them, anytime I want, is strangely comforting.

>

> Hey

> I am at the same step as you.  I have been doing it for the past month and it

has been a crazy rollercoaster.  One day I am suprised by how " unstressful " it

is and then the next day I am beside myself and the E.D thoughts are out of

controll.  I am finding it really hard to trust that I will not spin out of

controll.  so far my weight has stayed stable and I am allowing myself to eat

anything I feel like.  I started with a massive trigger food- peanut butter and

just had it on toast every morning for breakfast and I was amazed that I did not

then finish the whole jar!

>

> Be gentle and kind and just watch what happens.  I am learning so much by

just listening to my body and mind.

> Good luck- this is so hard and scary.  I feel like it is my first day of

school and I have no idea what to do!

> It is so nice to see other people having the same thoughts as me....reassuring

that I am not mad!

> take care

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: IntuitiveEating_Support

> Sent: Tue, 2 February, 2010 4:53:05 AM

> Subject: Hello, and and introduction

>

>  

> Hi,

>

> I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating (anorexia/bulimia) for

several years, am looking very forward to permanently changing my begative

relationship with food. I am new to the IE approach but am exicted/scared to

begin, and appreciate any advice/suggestions/ shared experiences you all have.

>

> Currently, I am struggling with the " eating whatever your body wants " step. I

have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I want has always

triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you have as to how to convince

your mind to truly give permission for eating anything is greatly appreciated.

>

> Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time

through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and bought

large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the house? This idea

frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden food list one at a time

(i.e. bought boxs of donuts, but no other forbidden foods) until you've gotten

past the cravings for them, and then move on to the next?

>

> Thanks so much!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

________________________________________________________________________________\

__

> Yahoo!7: Catch-up on your favourite Channel 7 TV shows easily, legally, and

for free at PLUS7. www.tv.yahoo.com.au/plus7

>

[Guest guest]

I'm struggling with this one a bit. If I'm not in binging mode I don't

have a problem with eating "normally," without anxiety about calorie

count or anything like that--but if I do get into binging mode it seems

to be another thing entirely. I feel very Jeckel/Hyde sometimes. I'm

trying very hard to be focused, but what I'm finding is that if I get

too tired/stressed/frustrated with life in general, I react by

binging. I know this is a reaction of habit, so I need to reorder my

approach to those triggers, but of course at those times I'm not in the

mood to reorder anything, lol. I keep telling myself it's a journey.

I do have junk food in the house, but not everything I could possibly

think of. I have noticed that my binges are transitioning a little,

from completely unhealthy foods (candy) to some unhealthy and some not

so bad (candy, cheese), and they're not as full-out as in the past. So

at least I'm aware that being overly full isn't comfortable. I did the

going through the forbidden foods list in the past (ala Geneen Roth),

but it didn't work for me, because I'd never get sick of the foods I

craved, or at least not permanently. Now I just try to eat the food

that I'm craving, and focus on turning off the binging switch as soon

as I can if I can't stop it before it starts.

JeannieT

rachel.gary wrote:

Hi,

I am new and, having struggled with disordered eating

(anorexia/bulimia) for several years, am looking very forward to

permanently changing my begative relationship with food. I am new to

the IE approach but am exicted/scared to begin, and appreciate any

advice/suggestions/shared experiences you all have.

Currently, I am struggling with the "eating whatever your body wants"

step. I have a deathly fear of gaining weight, and eating whatever I

want has always triggered my disordered eating habits. Any tips you

have as to how to convince your mind to truly give permission for

eating anything is greatly appreciated.

Did anyone find that they simply binged on unhealthy foods all the time

through this step? Have you actually done as the IE book suggests and

bought large amounts of previously forbidden foods to have in the

house? This idea frightens me! If so, did you go through the forbidden

food list one at a time (i.e. bought boxs of donuts, but no other

forbidden foods) until you've gotten past the cravings for them, and

then move on to the next?

Thanks so much!