I'm not sure who posted it, but there is a thread I was reading what soda can do to you so I am going to say it isn't a good thing, but to each his own.

Today was ok kinda ok day. I am curious how many calories I am eating because it can't be anywhere near what i was doing although carb wise I am probably better than I was, but bad from a low carb point of view.

I have been reading alot of posts about balanced nutrition so decided my morning snack will be yogurt and maybe some wheat toast.

I went to lunch with a girlfriend and she has this habit of eating half of her meal and offering me the rest and I pick out what I want. I knew this was going to be an issue and the first 2 times she offered I said no and then finally I gave in and picked out what I want. I was still a little hungry, but I feel like I should have said no....

But on an up note I managed to resist the cake at my grandmothers house and since I was at grandma's late I managed to avoid the fast food and donuts on the way home and eat what I had intended to eat when I got home.

Still a learning process, but definitely better. Than I was.
-Obie.

Obie, My sister does what your friend does. After my sis got her gastric bypass surgery, she would buy and ice cream cone, take 2 licks and then say, "Here, eat the rest." She does that with everything. It almost feels like she wouldn't be able to stand it if I actually lost my weight.
Button, You talked about how your mom put you down. My nutritionist says that any time some one comments about your weight- even if it seems to be nice like "You look like you've lost weight" it is really about them. They are criticizing themselves while they look at you. She has told me not to get into conversations with anyone about my weight, weight loss, etc. (You guys are all in this with me, so it doesn't count.) She says if they make a comment like that, just blow it off or change the subject. It's funny how that comment that seems nice can also make you start feeling insecure. You start questioning how they feel about you and your weight in the first place.

Obsidian, does your friend know about your eating lifestyle decision? It seems like she may be sabotaging your efforts. Sure, it is your decision in the end about what you eat, but do you think it might help to let her know what you're doing?

Hey everyone!

Found you at the new thread ( thanks button for the heads up on the new thread).

Has anyone already read The overfed head? I ordered the book a few days ago along with the hunger guides. Just anxiously waiting for it to come. If someone has read it - do you have any good information you can give me as a preview?

Thanks!

Stay healthy and possitive!

I was poking around the internet and found an artical about intuitive eating that may inspire some of you. Check it out if you'd like

http://health.dailynewscentral.com/c...ew/0001939/41/

Oh she knows we talk about it for about 20 min, but I have noticed just on general principle I am NOT eating from her plate anymore. I don't think she thought of it as sabotage, jut what we normally do and I guess if I didn't want it I won't eat it. So something else I'll be super conscious of from now one.

Obie, Have you ever thought of splitting a meal with her? Ladybug, You won't believe how that book inspires (The Overfed Head). I have read it 3 times. There is a good review on Amazon. Giovanni, Rob Stevens of The Overfed Head lost over 140lb in a year and a half. He wasn't sure of his highest weight but it was over 300. He was shocked when he got down to 160lb because with WW his goal was 185. There are so many theories about diet pop but I know Gwen Shamblin of Weighdown fame (another IE book) says it's all right. Tara, maybe if you found you were gaining eating certain things like the bread you might not want to eat it but I don't think it would really matter. I think most of us are still learning IE and it sometimes is tricky after years of dieting.

Well today I went back to the soup spot before I went to work and also subway so I had a 6 in sub (tuna on wheat) and a small clam chowder and an orange juice.

By the time I had finished the orange juice and most of the sandwich and soup, I didn't really want anymore. I ended up eating the last bite of sandwich and throwing away the soup and feeling pretty full which is unusual since even last week I could have eaten a foot long 2 drinks and the soup and felt nothing?


I don't think I really want to share food I am too territorial I want my food and they can eat theirs. I will finish this later as someone needs to use my machine.

Thanks for the advice carolr. I'm just concerned about doing damage to my body like going into early menopause because I'm not eating enough food. (I'm almost 30, no husband/no kids). I guess even though I don't need more food based on intuitive feelings of hunger/fullness, perhaps I should still make an effort to eat more to allow myself to get more nutrients.

Tara, sounds like you are doing fine. I was always thin until I started having kids. I used to weigh 115 and I am 5ft 4in. I look back and think, what was I doing different then? I gained about 5 lb per child so that puts me 50lb over. Then I have been on prednisone 3 different times and gained about 30lb each time. I did mangage to lose some of that at times so right now I am about 60lb over my lowest. Most of my weight is in my belly and that is annoyingly uncomfortable. I was really sick last summer and now some better so I feel pretty good most of the time. But there is still that nagging question that I posed above. Never thought twice about my weight when I was a teenager.

blach...IE dosnt work when Martha visits (TOM)....Ive eaten terrible today, gross food that gave me heartburn (didnt totally binge tho...had reasonable portions) and finished off with about a cup of cake batter...I think im gonna puke. Ill get back on track tomorrow...dont like feeling like this.

Well, I don't have TOM to deal with anymore but seems there is always something to through a person off.....vacations, heartbreaks, holidays, etc. I think the general trend with ie is down even if it is slow. I took my picture using a mirror last night like I have seen some do on 3fc and I was encouraged. It does help to look at a picture.

I really am doing well today. I had scrambled eggs and ham with a slice of toast and coffee for breakfast. Then when lunch rolled around I was ready to go on auto pilot and start eating when I actually stopped myself and check to see if I really was hungry or just eating because it was lunchtime. Well I wasn't hungry instead I made a cup of tea and was really satisfied. When I'm hungry I'll eat but not before then. I really felt good about it.
I think this reteaching myself to IE again is a day to day process (sometimes minute by minute). My daughter is almost 2 and I've noticed she does this Intuitive eating automaticly. I never try to make her eat more then she wants (don't want her to learn about the clean plate club lol) Some meals she'll eat alot and some times just a little bit but she knows when she's hungry and she knows when she full. She loves veggies - she'll go for them before anything else. And boy is she active! So for such a little girl she really is teaching and inspiring me too.

Thanks Carol about the info on the book. I can't wait until it comes in . I did read the reviews on Amazon which is one of the reasons why I got it. I can hardly wait until it comes.

I have noticed I am more interested in fruits and vegetables, but I can't seem to make myself want a salad. I think its because will all the dieting it was the one thing I knew I could eat, but now that I'm not limited I just can't seem to want it.


Anyway else going through this?

Obi, I can't eat salad everyday either but I LOVE fresh tomatoes. We only get them about 2 mo a year because it feezes here in early Oct. My hubby always kids me that come Nov. 1st I'll be buying cukes and tomatoes at the store. Well, at least he doesn't have to pay for them for 2 mo. Ladybug, you really are going to enjoy that book. There is hardly and angle he doesn't cover and how did we all eat at one time in our lives? IE, right?