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Discussions on reacquainting and reconnecting with body sensations and reactions to eating - foods and body feedback.
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Discussions on embracing these factors for body contentment as well as releasing these from negative effects against your body.
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IE AwakeJudith replied to Sarah's discussion Dating and what not
"Sarah... Is finding a body-positive photographer for a session a possibility? And post one (or more?) photos from your session on the dating site?"
IE CertifiedEeza--Forum Moderator replied to Tina's Journey's discussion Observations
"She's starting to get anxious about it and I tell her to not change -- she will shift to whatever weight she needs to be.
Excellent! I know that many new moms are worried about the weight, but I'm so glad you were there to reassure…"
IE CertifiedEeza--Forum Moderator replied to AMBM's discussion Period eating :(
"I just saw your intro. I'm glad you went ahead and posted it. :)"
IE CertifiedEeza--Forum Moderator replied to AMBM's discussion Period eating :(
"Carolyn, I decided to make it into an audio for YouTube as well since I love my Veruca Salt article so much. Many find it useful too which is nice! :)"
IE CertifiedEeza--Forum Moderator replied to AMBM's discussion Period eating :(
"I also am limiting my FB time. Best decision ever!"
Finally IECarolyn replied to Sarah's discussion Dating and what not
"Sarah,
When I had a dating profile up for a few years before I met my husband through that site, I didn't post photos and only sent a photo through email messaging. I felt I was being honest when I described myself as 'average' in my…"
IE CertifiedEeza--Forum Moderator replied to AMBM's discussion my story :)
"Welcome, AMBM! I saw that you tried to post an intro but it didn't go through for some reason. I'm glad you rewrote it. I see that you are reading the book (Yay!), but you seem to be taking on a lot at once. Perhaps pick one area and go…"
IE CertifiedEeza--Forum Moderator replied to meredith's discussion Just when I think I'm feeling strong, it's time to get dressed........
"What, other than losing weight, really makes body shame/hate disappear?
Acceptance. You don't have to approve of your body, but you can accept it for what it is and appreciate it for what it does. This video I made might…"
IE CrystalSarah posted a discussion
Dating and what not
So I posted recently about photos and I appreciate all of your thoughtful replies. Part of what has brought this topic about is that I'm considering putting up an online dating profile and all the photos I have are either from my restrictive period or not very attractive. It's more than just "oh I'm just bigger therefore I'm not attractive" because that's not it at all. They just aren't flattering (and wouldn't be even x pounds thinner). Although in real life, my dating life was great just…See More
IE CrystalSarah replied to Jennifer Bradley's discussion Will it ever stop?
"It will take some time but I promise that you'll get past the honeymoon stage. I would have called myself a major sweets eater before IE. But it really does work by expose yourself to the forbidden foods. I would suggest doing…"
IE CrystalSarah replied to Tina's Journey's discussion Observations
"That's so interesting! Since learning about IE, I've noticed others eating habits. I can tell the people who are natural IE-ers (who have had the same weight always) and those who are not. I have a friend who is a natural eater and…"
IE CrystalSarah replied to AMBM's discussion Period eating :(
"I still struggle with comparing my body to others. For me, it became easier when I started reading more -- more IE type books and fat positive books. It's really scary giving up diet culture, especially when EVERYONE is participating in…"
Finally IECarolyn replied to AMBM's discussion Period eating :(
"AMBM,
"So what you're saying is that I could maybe practice each principle separately in the beginning?Like spending a week or two on each of them?" --For sure! We have a general thought that comes up from time to time on this forum:…"
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