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All I can say is "ditto" to your post (except for the family thing). I'm very much a perfectionist and tend to beat myself up over the slightest transgression.
I love what you said about "legalizing" foods, perfectionism and identifying feelings....
Eat only when hungry, eat what you want and stop when satisfied, this group is for those who are done with diets and are listening to their bodies to achieve a healthy weight.
Thanks for welcoming me! I am writing down all of the wonderful resources everyone keeps mentioning. Thanks for your posts! And, check out my new "book excerpts" discussion.
Good for you for not turning to food! What are you turning to instead? How are you coping?
Thanks Rollercoaster!!!
Hang in there... I like how you mention how much of the conflict you have had with people is about them.... and I like how you are choosing to react differently to them.
Jen, I would suggest reading "Breaking Free from Emotional Eating" by Geneen Roth or "The Rules of Normal Eating" by Karen Koenig, whichever sounds better to you. You can also read the blogs listed under the discussion "Normal Eating Resources" if...
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- About Me:
- I am attempting to become a normal eater. You know the people, who eat when they are hungry but don't overeat and stay slim consistently? That's what I want to be! It's been about 10 years since I approached food this way and I am excited to get back there.
Websites I am using for support:
www.lindamoran.net/blog/
www.eatingdisordersblogs.com/healthy/
www.normaleating.com
Books I am usin for support:
Breaking Free from Emotional Overeating by Geneen Roth
PROGRESS:
Month ~ Date ~ Waist Measurement
Jan 08 ~ 01/22/08 ~ 39 7/8 inches
Mar 08 ~ 03/25/08 ~ 40 inches
Apr 08 ~ 04/30/08 ~ 38 3/4 inches
May 08 ~ 05/29/08 ~ 39 inches
June 08 ~ 06/26/08 ~ 39 3/4 inches
What I've Learned So Far...
~Eating without distractions allows for feelings to rise. If I listen to those feelings, I will be empowered.
~I know when I am done eating because I all of a sudden I start thinking about whether or not I am full. Sometimes I will continue eating anyway. :)
~Depriving myself of food I want and need only makes me want to rebel by eating as much of it as I can get my hands on.
~All the things I don’t like about myself were born from the need to survive and the need to protect myself. They are not bad.
~Emotions can be strong and make me want to eat, but if I let myself feel them, they will fade with time.
~For me, dieting is not the answer. Deprivation only makes me want to eat.
~I eat when I am procrastinating. Better to do something about it than eat!
~I crave carbs but it’s not always what I need.
~Food tastes better when I am hungry.
~It feels good not to constantly have to write down what I eat.
~I like eating what I want to eat.
~I know when I am done eating because I all of a sudden I start thinking about whether or not I am full. Sometimes I will continue eating anyway. :)
~Depriving myself of food I want and need only makes me want to rebel by eating as much of it as I can get my hands on.
~All the things I don’t like about myself were born from the need to survive and the need to protect myself. They are not bad.
~Emotions can be strong and make me want to eat, but if I let myself feel them, they will fade with time.
~For me, dieting is not the answer. Deprivation only makes me want to eat.
~I eat when I am procrastinating. Better to do something about it than eat!
~I crave carbs but it’s not always what I need.
~Food tastes better when I am hungry.
~It feels good not to constantly have to write down what I eat.
~I like eating what I want to eat.
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Lots of challenges in the last week
I have had a lot of challenges in the last week, my boss went off on me, had a quasi argument with my mom and got a very annoying, bordering on obnoxious email from my stepmom. I have been starting to feel like everyone in my life is throwing all kinds of harsh judgement on me which I would imagine means they are harshly judging themselves?
Anyway, despite the challenges, the one bright light is that I haven't turned to food like I used to. I have still felt in control and hadn't overeaten. So… Continue
Anyway, despite the challenges, the one bright light is that I haven't turned to food like I used to. I have still felt in control and hadn't overeaten. So… Continue
Posted on June 30, 2009 at 9:11pm — 2 Comments
Schmoozing = Eating!
I am at a convention for work and I am here alone and I am eating like crazy! I have not been in the mood to make small talk and new friends. I wish someone was here with me, I might be more willing to do it then, maybe because someone I know is watching. I even avoided talking with two women I do know! I don't know them well but I do know them. I feel shameful for behaving this way but I am really having a hard time snapping out of this attitude. There have just been a lot of challenges this we… Continue
Posted on June 12, 2009 at 1:59am —
The quote that made me cry!
I read Roni's post and I swear, I could not stop crying! It all started when I read this quote:
I have met my hero, and he is me. - George Sheehan
I don't know why but it really hit me. I think it is a great quote and it really hit home for me. I think for the first time I let myself reflect on what I have accomplished lately and feel really proud. I love that quote and every time I see it again or think about it, I start to well up again!
I think what I might be feeling is hope. Hope that I… Continue
I have met my hero, and he is me. - George Sheehan
I don't know why but it really hit me. I think it is a great quote and it really hit home for me. I think for the first time I let myself reflect on what I have accomplished lately and feel really proud. I love that quote and every time I see it again or think about it, I start to well up again!
I think what I might be feeling is hope. Hope that I… Continue
Posted on June 2, 2009 at 8:58pm — 2 Comments
I didn't eat tonight on purpose!
Eating in the evening has been something I have had a hard time stopping. So at a friend's suggestion I decided not to eat for an evening. At all. And just see how I felt.
First off, I ate a large lunch and ate past fullness knowing I wasn't going to be eating this evening. Taco Bell baby. That I was kind of disappointed at but I could tell it was because I knew I was going to be depriving myself this evening.
So, surprisingly it hasn't been that hard! I have had occaisional strong urges to ea… Continue
First off, I ate a large lunch and ate past fullness knowing I wasn't going to be eating this evening. Taco Bell baby. That I was kind of disappointed at but I could tell it was because I knew I was going to be depriving myself this evening.
So, surprisingly it hasn't been that hard! I have had occaisional strong urges to ea… Continue
Posted on May 27, 2009 at 11:14pm — 2 Comments
Feeling like crap and watching bad tv
I did well today during the day but when I got home I ate a bunch of chips, way past fullness. My husband had class so he was gone. I filled up my time with chips and bad tv. Has anyone seen The Nanny Diaries? Painful.
On a positive note, I didn't go crazy with the food. I made iced tea, downloaded all my financial information to Quicken to find some trends with my spending and figure out a budget and did a 10 minute meditation on www.myyogaonline.com.
Tomorrow is a new day. And my boss will b… Continue
On a positive note, I didn't go crazy with the food. I made iced tea, downloaded all my financial information to Quicken to find some trends with my spending and figure out a budget and did a 10 minute meditation on www.myyogaonline.com.
Tomorrow is a new day. And my boss will b… Continue
Posted on May 13, 2009 at 10:33pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 8:52am on June 25, 2009, Jen said…
- Hey Rollercoaster ;) Thanks for the comment and the tip about the ultimatums leading to the diet mentality. I completely agree and was noticing that my first couple days of avoiding sugar! What I've been trying to do is to focus on trying not to feel deprived. Instead of thinking of how good it would taste or how much I want it and 'shouldn't' have it, I've been trying to remember how yucky I feel after an unhealthy, fatty treat. So, that's working for me so far :) Although yesterday I splurged for a special occasion, since it had been a while, I felt no guilt and just enjoyed my ice cream without going overboard :)
- At 4:39pm on May 30, 2008,
Melissa said… - I may have to try the water idea. Thanks! I think the bland taste is what gets me as well. Otherwise I have to have it super cold.
- At 1:50pm on May 22, 2008,
Lori said… - HI, I'm doing the same approach. For me, its the only way! Ive done the "diets" and lost, but here I am fat again.... It doesn't work... GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!
Lori
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