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My name is Karen and I have no off switch.Posted by Karen on September 15, 2019 |
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Body SensationsPosted by LEAH on September 14, 2019 |
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Introduction: Hello All!Posted by Kim Holland on September 8, 2019 |
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An update - one year laterPosted by Amelia on September 14, 2019 |
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Happy (Almost!) Anniversary to Me!Posted by Kristen R on May 16, 2019 |
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IE AwakeMelissa Jenks posted a discussion
Intuitive Sleeping?
Hi guys, I sort of pop back in every so often--IE since 2015, and now trying to raise my two-year-old IE (easier said than done!). Read this article the other day and it just resonated with me so much, the idea that our bodies KNOW how to do these things. We're the ones that forget!https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-i-finally-learned-to-sleepThis quote is so good: "Sleep, she says, is natural and normal and…See More
Beth Ritter replied to Karen's discussion My name is Karen and I have no off switch."Hello ! I'm new to this group - can you share the podcast information by one of the authors ? That should be really helpful ! I can relate 100 percent to everything Karen is saying "
Nancy Dorian replied to LEAH's discussion Body Sensations"Hi Leah!
I totally get that eating chocolate is WAY easier than having sex. For one thing, it doesn't involve another person. I feel like I'm also guilty of this and maybe that's why I go back for more chocolate! Closeness and…"
Julie Jeatran replied to Karen's discussion My name is Karen and I have no off switch."I am new to this group myself and I just finished listening to a great podcast by one of the authors of intuitive eating. She talked about fear and how it’s very understandable and Something we can be compassionate towards and to be expected…"
IE CertifiedKatcha - IEing since March 2007 posted a status
"Recently heard from a long time lurker here. So wonderful to know that what is posted is appreciated and valuable to those who only read."
IE CertifiedKatcha - IEing since March 2007 replied to Karen's discussion My name is Karen and I have no off switch.
"Karen, yes - 'weight' is very common concern and one that most of us aren't ready to 'put on back burner' at first. I've come to think of the question of weight in this way - its like a sigh - one needs to take in extra…"
Finally IECarolyn replied to Karen's discussion My name is Karen and I have no off switch.
"Karen,
Everyone's journey is different. What I personally think is that everyone's body will gain or loose or stay the same based on what the body needs to do. Restriction leads to the body going into famine mode. It will hold onto…"
Karen replied to Karen's discussion My name is Karen and I have no off switch."Thank you all for your kind replies!
Question: Did any of you gain a significant amount of weight while in the “Reject the diet mentality/put weight loss on the back burner” phase?
Believe me, I am ready to leave the diet…"
LEAH replied to Karen's discussion My name is Karen and I have no off switch."Welcome Karen! You have found the right place to be. This community is so supportive and we are all in a similar place as you! I am very new here myself and only this week have begun to practice very slowly a few of the…"
LEAH replied to Kristen R's discussion Happy (Almost!) Anniversary to Me!"Thank you for sharing your inspiring story! I really needed to read this now, having danced around and read about IE. Like you, I am just starting very slowly with a few of the principles and already know I am on the right road to…"
IE ExploreCharity replied to LEAH's discussion Body Sensations
"Wow. I love that idea of substitution! Excellent insight Katcha. And I have used and will use food as a soother but I know that a hug feels so much better than absentmindedly eating food that I don't really enjoy and that I will feel yucky…"
Finally IECarolyn replied to Karen's discussion My name is Karen and I have no off switch.
"Karen,
You are among good company here. Lots of great support to be found on this forum!
"So what’s the answer for someone like me, someone who loves food and has no “off switch”, no concept of when she’s satisfied and…"
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