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Post by: k |
Posted: 05/16/08 05:02 pm |
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I have been honestly trying to eat intuitively for the last few months. I am having a hard time with it though. I feel like when I truly listen to feelings of hunger and fullness, my body truly tells me to eat too little or too much. I feel like my internal hunger cues are just messed up or something. Is it bad to follow a different program? I don't know of any, but I feel like the intuitive eating just isn't working for me. |
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Reply by: This is Me |
Replied: 05/17/08 06:14 am |
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K,
You didn't say whether or not you are working with a dietitian. I would assume you are not. I think that would be the first step in understanding how to effectively listen to your body, and also to determine whether or not Intuitive eating is right for you at this point in your recovery. Which is another important point you left out--where are you in recovery? I know for me, I have ups and downs. When I am struggling with a relapse or a possible relapse, my ability to eat intuitively is not very good. It is those times that I put myself on a scheduled meal plan, usually working with my dietitian to help keep me on track because I know I can't trust my mind to realistically interpret my body's signals. If you are going it without a dietitian, then use the schedule at CFC as a guide, as well as using their portion sizes as a guide for how much is reasonable to eat.
And don't be hard on yourself. Is intuitive eating for everyone? Yes, I honestly believe it is, but very few people ever actually get it. Just take it slow, and if you have ups and downs in your ability to eat intuitively, know that it is normal and OKAY. Just don't give up! Keep up the good work towards recovery. It will come. Be patient. |
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Reply by: sis |
Replied: 05/21/08 02:47 am |
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Dear K:
I think This Is Me gave some really good advice. Intuitive eating takes time, practice and patience. It also takes a lot to listening to your body and listening to your hunger cues, needs and desires. It does take time to re-train your mind, body and spirit to listen, care for and provide your body's needs in terms of food.
But also be willing to have fun, follow your body's cues, eat, taste and ask did it taste good. Also, there will be times that you either eat something or order something and realize you wanted something else or want more or less ,,,,, that's really ok.
Something that really still helps me that I learned while I was at the Center is that I try to have a quiet time about 5 minutes before a meal,,, just center myself and get rid of the stress of the day and enjoy my meal. I also try to connect during my meal ,, and avoid being critical of myself, others or my meal when eating and then have a quiet time for about 20 minutes after my meal,,, just be quiet and read. It helps.
Learning to intuitive eat was very hard for me and I still work at it. It's worth it,,,, keep at it.
Blessings,
Sis
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Reply by: k |
Replied: 05/22/08 06:10 pm |
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Thanks This is me and Sis for your advice. I am going to give it another go. As far as where I am in recovery... well I've been better but I've also been worse. I don't think I am doing terribly, but I know that there are some things I could do to be happier. I would love to work with a dietitian if I had the money to, but I guess I will just have to work hard at following "normal" portion sizes until I can trust myself.
I agree that it is so hard. I get frustrated when I feel like I can't do it right. I guess that might be part of my perfectionist thinking that I will need to work on. I really do want to believe that this program works. I just haven't had much success with it.
Thanks,
K |
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