Re: do you mostly have peace and health :-)

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have only been doing IE for about 4 months now, and already peace is the term

I use for my new way of eating. I don't get it right every meal, but I find

more days than not I am listening to my body, really enjoying food (without

guilt) for the first time in my life, stopping when I am satisfied, feeling

great after meals because I am not overstuffed or still hungry, having a great

time experimenting with new foods, and most importantly feeling like I am no

longer at war with food and with my body.

I was already in the habit of exercising when I started IE, but the best thing I

can say about that is to start where you are and find movement that makes you

feel joyful where you are. If you aren't at the point where hiking is

comfortable now, you might still enjoy a gentle walk and focus on the joy of

movement (the breeze on your face, the spring plants in bloom, etc.). In time, I

believe you will find yourself dancing and hiking both from increased strength

and from improved health.

One thing I often remember about this group is that is natural for people to

come here when they are beginning and learning and struggling, and just as

natural to not visit as much once IE becomes a way of life. I think many of the

" success stories " are probably not around posting regularly because as they have

gotten the hang of IE, they need the support less and visit the group less and

less over time. And although I believe it is a sign of success for people to

outgrow this group to some degree, it does mean that a lot of the traffic in

this group is from people in the beginning stages who tend to post more about

questions, fears and perceived failures. Best of luck with the process!

-Liz

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> Or in other words, I could really use to hear from some people for whom IE is

mostly working!

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> My personal goals are to be at peace with food, to not over-think about food,

to eat food that doesn't make me extra tired, and to be at a weight that allows

me to joyfully hike, dance, etc. without feeling that extra weight is hampering

me (I know that last one will bother some people but it's my truth so feels

important to say, plus I don't think it's counter to what the IE authors of

books talk about).

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> I'm pretty new here, and so far mostly hear a lot of people struggling about

their food or food behaviors.

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> I know it's important for there to be a place to share our struggles. I also

understand that it would be unrealistic to think that any approach is going to

lead to 100% accomplishment of my goals all of the time. But at the same time,

this only makes sense to me if I know there are people out there for whom this

is at least working most of the time.

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> I'm ok with knowing it'll take some time to get there - and that it won't be a

straight path - as long as I know there are folks out there who after whatever

period of time, do have this kind of peace and health most of the time.

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> If you feel you do, can you please share?

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> Thanks!

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