I do this type of eating. I eat when I am hungry and stop when satisfied. I am following dr. advice about what to eat and have incorportated that into my demand feeding. I didn't realize this thread was here.
Sure you can Ryanne. We are all still learning here. I've been hungrier lately and I'm wondering if it is because of the cooler weather. Seems to happen every year. But at least now I'm steadily going down and not regaining the way I used to. I hope to keep adding more exercise but my abs are so worn out that I can't do one set up or push up. That's my goal, being able to do a few.
Sure you can Ryanne. We are all still learning here. I've been hungrier lately and I'm wondering if it is because of the cooler weather. Seems to happen every year.
Sorry, I couldn't help it, we've been 100 degrees all week. But I'm sure my time is coming
Ryanne, thanks for the reply. I think enjoying our food and not feeling deprived is so important. That is why I love the concept of intuitive eating.
I also understand that I have a serious addiction to carbs, probably a hormone imbalance as well. Eating small amounts of carbs all day long just leaves me hungry and moody.
The program I am doing suggests eating below 56 carbs a day, and I am afraid of getting back in the counting dieting mentality instead of just learning what my body needs and wants.
Pratertheaches, everyone is different so maybe you're body operates best on less carbs. I notice the less I pay attention to that kind of thing, however, the better it goes for me.
So good to see you Becky and so many cool posts to come home to. Sooooo glad to be home and back to a routine. We've just been on too many vacations this year. The cool thing is, I haven't gained weight through it all. That has never happened before. Now if I can just get back to exercise.
Thank you, Carol. I haven't had much time to read here this summer because we've had some of our grandsons here for most of it. It was a wonderfully busy summer with them, but now school has started and everyone has gone home, so I should be able to catch up here again more often.
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Pratertheaches, everyone is different so maybe you're body operates best on less carbs. I notice the less I pay attention to that kind of thing, however, the better it goes for me.
This is true for me too. The less I worry about counting, what kinds of foods I'm eating, the scale, etc.--the better off I seem to be.
We had three of our grandsons here this summer, ranging in age from 15 to 11. These young men are extremely active and always on the go.
Having them here with us really pointed up for me my incredible lack of energy, and just how hard it is to remain active at my size.
Our weather has cooled off quite a bit over the last couple of weeks, so I've started wearing my pedometer again, trying to increase my daily steps, which will, in turn, increase my energy and stamina. It might even help me whittle my waist just a tiny bit.
I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY want to be in better shape the next time I get to see all my grandchildren. It's tempting to try to "diet" to do this, but I know that just doesn't work for me any more.
Instead, I'll concentrate on intuitive eating, walking as much as I can, and staying as active in other ways as I can.
Sounds like a good plan, Becky. I have trouble with energy, too, but I think it is because of illness. My creatinine is up again but my blood calcium is normal so now to decide what to do. I have no insurance and I know my Dh can afford it but it stills seems like such a waist of money when doctors don't really know what to do for me. Please pray for me. Thanks.
Truffle, I have a similar goal. I want to be 150 lbs when I turn 55 June 2010! That will be about a 40lb weight loss for me in a year, which I think is attainable, that comes out to a lb a week. If I'm not quite there I will be happy just to be a peace with food, and to have lost at least 20-30 lbs.
I have a lot of minor problems that cause weight gain (besides overeating). I have been going through a somewhat early menopause since I was about 47 years old. I'm pretty sure I have a hormone imbalance. I didn't have a period for 3 straight years and then out of the blue, I had one period.
I don't have any health insurance and even when I did the doctors basically told me my problems were psycological. I have decided to follow a natural method of balancing my hormones and losing weight. I am doing a program called Women to Women. I take vitamin and herbal supplements. There is also an eating plan which I am following loosely along with trying to stay with eating intuitively. I must say that in the 4 days of starting this program I am having zero cravings for chocolate or other sweets. As long as I am satisfied with my meals and snacks and I can continue to eat when I feel hungry, I think this may work for me.
Yes Carol, I can. This is a website called womentowomen.com It's all about helping women to to get healthy naturally. They focus on ten common ailments that women suffer with.
There are online quizzes you can take to help you figure out what type of program you need. This website is run by 2 women who are doctors and have a clinic for women on the east coast.
I looked them up on BBB and they have an A+ rating with 2 of 3 complaints that were positively resolved.
If the program doesn't work or you don't get the results you hoped for you can get your money back.
I am on the hormone balance program that encourages weight loss and healthy eating. I take supplements every morning and evening. They are nutritional and herbal.
I have been reading stuff on this site for over a year and decided that although it's not cheap (about $70 a month) it's cheaper than going to the doctor and trying to get tests done, etc.
So far, I am doing well and I can start to see some differences. My mind is clearer, and I am not having any cravings.
This is true for me too. The less I worry about counting, what kinds of foods I'm eating, the scale, etc.--the better off I seem to be.
Exactly my reasoning, too. The less "rules" I have, the easier it is for me. I am a "rule breaker" and I don't mean to be...I just am. So if I have no "rules".... I'm fine.
Even tho I am following a recommended eating plan, I am still incorporating intuitive eating. One thing I knew I couldn't do was to tell myself that I can't have this or that. I'm not eating sugar, but after about 12 days I find myself without a desire for sweets. Now that is a major miracle.
Can I join in here?
Sorry, I couldn't help it, we've been 100 degrees all week. But I'm sure my time is coming 
Right on the money....
