Thank you!

[Guest guest]

I've been reading the many topics and responses these past few days and wanted

to thank you all for the authentic exchange. I don't often post here, but I

gain so much benefit from all the sharing that does occur. I appreciate it

greatly and my opportunity to gain this support. I value that it is an

" authentic " exchange, we all may not agree and some statements may be difficult

to take in, but the exchange occurs and I think hearing the range of responses

helps us all in our critical thinking about these issues and our life/IE

process.

I can relate to every single posting, and it always helps me immensely in my own

slow (1 step forward, 8 steps back....I am depressed about it today) process of

IE. I feel I am an amalgamation of resistance to it, thankful for it, find it

brings peace, yet still attached to diet mentality and fighting weight and

health issues, etc. It's really hard. And I know you all know how hard it is.

So thank you again.

[Guest guest]

I think we can all relate and we are each at different levels, going back and forth, up and down.  Sometimes it helps to focus on the positive gains in progress.  I'll share one with you that I did today.  Last week I bought 2 containers of ice cream 1.5 qts. each.  It was buy one get one free. I took a long time picking out 2 different flavors that I like and wrestling with the " good " vs. " bad " idea.  I have had a little of each for several days and really enjoyed it.  But now I no longer find that same enjoyment so I dumped them out.  " Better to waste than on the waist " .  Also I bought several very pretty cheap plates, $1 each.  A while back in my diet mode I ad read how eating off a small plate and a blue one could help reduce intake.  So I have my little blue plate but decided to celebrate my new mindset of IE by treating myself to some pretty plates instead.  They remind me of enjoying my food while I am eating it. At the same time I recognize that I am feeling miserable at this increased weight. I get short of breath faster and my hip hurts when I try to walk for more than 10 min. So I walk for 10 min. and then later on walk 10 more.  Or I ride my bike with less stress on the joint. Again I am so glad this week that I bought a larger size pair of shorts so I can breathe and keep the circulation going to my legs. How foolish it was to wear something too tight and be miserable. I am also reading a book called " Health at Every Size " by Bacon, PhD. It compliments IE very well and gives me another perspective and additional ideas. I too get a lot out of all the postings.  Thanks to everyone who takes the time and chooses to share. Sandy

 

I've been reading the many topics and responses these past few days and wanted to thank you all for the authentic exchange. I don't often post here, but I gain so much benefit from all the sharing that does occur. I appreciate it greatly and my opportunity to gain this support. I value that it is an " authentic " exchange, we all may not agree and some statements may be difficult to take in, but the exchange occurs and I think hearing the range of responses helps us all in our critical thinking about these issues and our life/IE process.

I can relate to every single posting, and it always helps me immensely in my own slow (1 step forward, 8 steps back....I am depressed about it today) process of IE. I feel I am an amalgamation of resistance to it, thankful for it, find it brings peace, yet still attached to diet mentality and fighting weight and health issues, etc. It's really hard. And I know you all know how hard it is. So thank you again.

[Guest guest]

I think we can all relate and we are each at different levels, going back and forth, up and down.  Sometimes it helps to focus on the positive gains in progress.  I'll share one with you that I did today.  Last week I bought 2 containers of ice cream 1.5 qts. each.  It was buy one get one free. I took a long time picking out 2 different flavors that I like and wrestling with the " good " vs. " bad " idea.  I have had a little of each for several days and really enjoyed it.  But now I no longer find that same enjoyment so I dumped them out.  " Better to waste than on the waist " .  Also I bought several very pretty cheap plates, $1 each.  A while back in my diet mode I ad read how eating off a small plate and a blue one could help reduce intake.  So I have my little blue plate but decided to celebrate my new mindset of IE by treating myself to some pretty plates instead.  They remind me of enjoying my food while I am eating it. At the same time I recognize that I am feeling miserable at this increased weight. I get short of breath faster and my hip hurts when I try to walk for more than 10 min. So I walk for 10 min. and then later on walk 10 more.  Or I ride my bike with less stress on the joint. Again I am so glad this week that I bought a larger size pair of shorts so I can breathe and keep the circulation going to my legs. How foolish it was to wear something too tight and be miserable. I am also reading a book called " Health at Every Size " by Bacon, PhD. It compliments IE very well and gives me another perspective and additional ideas. I too get a lot out of all the postings.  Thanks to everyone who takes the time and chooses to share. Sandy

 

I've been reading the many topics and responses these past few days and wanted to thank you all for the authentic exchange. I don't often post here, but I gain so much benefit from all the sharing that does occur. I appreciate it greatly and my opportunity to gain this support. I value that it is an " authentic " exchange, we all may not agree and some statements may be difficult to take in, but the exchange occurs and I think hearing the range of responses helps us all in our critical thinking about these issues and our life/IE process.

I can relate to every single posting, and it always helps me immensely in my own slow (1 step forward, 8 steps back....I am depressed about it today) process of IE. I feel I am an amalgamation of resistance to it, thankful for it, find it brings peace, yet still attached to diet mentality and fighting weight and health issues, etc. It's really hard. And I know you all know how hard it is. So thank you again.

[Guest guest]

I think we can all relate and we are each at different levels, going back and forth, up and down.  Sometimes it helps to focus on the positive gains in progress.  I'll share one with you that I did today.  Last week I bought 2 containers of ice cream 1.5 qts. each.  It was buy one get one free. I took a long time picking out 2 different flavors that I like and wrestling with the " good " vs. " bad " idea.  I have had a little of each for several days and really enjoyed it.  But now I no longer find that same enjoyment so I dumped them out.  " Better to waste than on the waist " .  Also I bought several very pretty cheap plates, $1 each.  A while back in my diet mode I ad read how eating off a small plate and a blue one could help reduce intake.  So I have my little blue plate but decided to celebrate my new mindset of IE by treating myself to some pretty plates instead.  They remind me of enjoying my food while I am eating it. At the same time I recognize that I am feeling miserable at this increased weight. I get short of breath faster and my hip hurts when I try to walk for more than 10 min. So I walk for 10 min. and then later on walk 10 more.  Or I ride my bike with less stress on the joint. Again I am so glad this week that I bought a larger size pair of shorts so I can breathe and keep the circulation going to my legs. How foolish it was to wear something too tight and be miserable. I am also reading a book called " Health at Every Size " by Bacon, PhD. It compliments IE very well and gives me another perspective and additional ideas. I too get a lot out of all the postings.  Thanks to everyone who takes the time and chooses to share. Sandy

 

I've been reading the many topics and responses these past few days and wanted to thank you all for the authentic exchange. I don't often post here, but I gain so much benefit from all the sharing that does occur. I appreciate it greatly and my opportunity to gain this support. I value that it is an " authentic " exchange, we all may not agree and some statements may be difficult to take in, but the exchange occurs and I think hearing the range of responses helps us all in our critical thinking about these issues and our life/IE process.

I can relate to every single posting, and it always helps me immensely in my own slow (1 step forward, 8 steps back....I am depressed about it today) process of IE. I feel I am an amalgamation of resistance to it, thankful for it, find it brings peace, yet still attached to diet mentality and fighting weight and health issues, etc. It's really hard. And I know you all know how hard it is. So thank you again.