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Janice replied to RollerCoaster's discussion 'Non-Scale Victories' in the group Normal Eating
I had a recent victory last week. I knew we were having pizza for lunch at work and I knew I would eat some. I planned ahead and brought a salad with me. I ate one slice of pizza and my salad. Normally, I would have caved and had 2 or 3 slices of pi…
October 25
Susan replied to RollerCoaster's discussion 'Non-Scale Victories' in the group Normal Eating
For a very long time now, I'm totally okay with having peanut butter, cookies, chips, pop tarts, cereal, ice cream, and a zillion other things I used to binge on in the cupboard. I end up throwing things away or taking them to work because no one in…
October 15
Maren replied to RollerCoaster's discussion 'Non-Scale Victories' in the group Normal Eating
This week I havent tracked one calorie that has entered my mouth. In the last 8 months, I have tracked everything I have eaten on my computer. Last week I took off my bodybugg and havent tracked since. That was huge for me! I was completely terrifie…
October 15
Maren and Michelle Gay joined RollerCoaster's group
Normal Eating
Eat only when hungry, eat what you want and stop when satisfied! This group is for those who are done with diets and are listening to their bodies to achieve a healthy weight.
October 15
Rachel and RollerCoaster are now friends
October 14
RollerCoaster commented on Mrs. Ballou's blog post 'I'm totally an addict.'
Your post is very thoughtful and insightful. I don't think people who are addicted are bad, or good, they just have an addiction. If you feel you have something in common with them, it just means you might need some help. Only you can know that and…
October 13
RollerCoaster commented on Rachel's blog post 'Intuitive Eating'
I am so glad to see your post! I believe this is the true path to getting rid of binges because even though you have lost weight, the feelings that drive you to eat are still there. I want to say congratulations on losing weight and I think this is…
October 13
RollerCoaster and Farrah are now friends
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At 4:39pm on May 30, 2008, Melissa said…
I may have to try the water idea. Thanks! I think the bland taste is what gets me as well. Otherwise I have to have it super cold.
At 1:50pm on May 22, 2008, Lori said…
HI, I'm doing the same approach. For me, its the only way! Ive done the "diets" and lost, but here I am fat again.... It doesn't work... GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!
Lori

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About Me:
I am attempting to become a normal eater. You know the people, who eat when they are hungry but don't overeat and stay slim consistently? That's what I want to be! It's been about 10 years since I approached food this way and I am excited to get back there.

Websites I am using for support:

www.lindamoran.net/blog/
www.eatingdisordersblogs.com/healthy/
www.normaleating.com

Books I am usin for support:
Breaking Free from Emotional Overeating by Geneen Roth

PROGRESS:
Month ~ Date ~ Waist Measurement

Jan 08 ~ 01/22/08 ~ 39 7/8 inches
Mar 08 ~ 03/25/08 ~ 40 inches
Apr 08 ~ 04/30/08 ~ 38 3/4 inches
May 08 ~ 05/29/08 ~ 39 inches
June 08 ~ 06/26/08 ~ 39 3/4 inches

What I've Learned So Far...

~Eating without distractions allows for feelings to rise. If I listen to those feelings, I will be empowered.
~I know when I am done eating because I all of a sudden I start thinking about whether or not I am full. Sometimes I will continue eating anyway. :)
~Depriving myself of food I want and need only makes me want to rebel by eating as much of it as I can get my hands on.
~All the things I don’t like about myself were born from the need to survive and the need to protect myself. They are not bad.
~Emotions can be strong and make me want to eat, but if I let myself feel them, they will fade with time.
~For me, dieting is not the answer. Deprivation only makes me want to eat.
~I eat when I am procrastinating. Better to do something about it than eat!
~I crave carbs but it’s not always what I need.
~Food tastes better when I am hungry.
~It feels good not to constantly have to write down what I eat.
~I like eating what I want to eat.

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Stuffed!

I ate a big breakfast today and I am still not hungry to eat. This is the downside to overeating, I have to wait a REALLY long time to eat again which sucks. I brought home some cheese grits and I would really like to eat them right now!!! But I know I am not hungry and they are so delicious that I want to try and wait until I am hungry so I can really enjoy them. It kind of stinks but at the same time, I am able to look forward to something delicious once I am hungry!

Not only that but, since… Continue

Posted on August 2, 2009 at 6:22pm — 1 Comment

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Mantra

Why does work stress me out so much?!?! I find myself getting anxious without even knowing it, it just creeps up on me! All of a sudden my shouders are in my ears and I am breathing shallow and my whole neck area is tense! I have to remind myself to take deep breaths!

I have been repeating a mantra to myself for the last couple of days and it really relaxes me instantaneously. It goes a little something like this:

I am safe
Iam happy
I am healthy
I am strong

Some times I will throw in a littl… Continue

Posted on July 8, 2009 at 1:49pm — 1 Comment

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Finally got back to the gym

I haven't worked out in about a month and I knew I just needed to break the seal. Well today I went!! I did about 22 minutes on the elliptical and the weight machine for my leg. Short workout but it felt WONDERFUL! I am so glad I went. When I got out I enjoyed the bike ride home, the weather in New Orleans was beautiful today.

I also got my hair done (cut and color) which was nice! My mom is coming to visit and have to have the hair done or she won't let me hear the end of it!! Sad...

Finally,… Continue

Posted on July 6, 2009 at 8:34pm — 3 Comments

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Lots of challenges in the last week

I have had a lot of challenges in the last week, my boss went off on me, had a quasi argument with my mom and got a very annoying, bordering on obnoxious email from my stepmom. I have been starting to feel like everyone in my life is throwing all kinds of harsh judgement on me which I would imagine means they are harshly judging themselves?

Anyway, despite the challenges, the one bright light is that I haven't turned to food like I used to. I have still felt in control and hadn't overeaten. So… Continue

Posted on June 30, 2009 at 9:11pm — 2 Comments

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Schmoozing = Eating!

I am at a convention for work and I am here alone and I am eating like crazy! I have not been in the mood to make small talk and new friends. I wish someone was here with me, I might be more willing to do it then, maybe because someone I know is watching. I even avoided talking with two women I do know! I don't know them well but I do know them. I feel shameful for behaving this way but I am really having a hard time snapping out of this attitude. There have just been a lot of challenges this we… Continue

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