Weight loss
I'm back to the thorny issue of weight loss. I'm a little frustrated that so far I haven't really lost anything. I'd love to release some weight for the sake of my health.
Don't get me wrong, I accept my body the way it is, I'd just feel more comfortable as a slightly smaller size. So how can I go about losing weight whilst remaining true to IE/BC? I don't want to starve or stuff myself, I'm eating much less chocolate/sweets than I used to. I no longer have the urge to overeat either chocolate or liquorice torpedoes or anything else for that matter.
My weight has been stable for the last year (fluctuating by about 5lbs). So what next? Do I concentrate more on not getting too full? Do I journal what I'm eating and then work out what I could eat instead? (Is this too diety?) I don't want to go back to any slimming club.
Any advice would be gratefully received.
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Erk, having posting probs!
I'm so glad you've posted, because those emotions you're having are exactly those that I'm experiencing. Although at the moment I'm being a lot kinder to myself, as I'm no longer punishing myself with guilt over the weight that I could/would/should have lost.
I think women like us fall into the trap of thinking that because we are 'overweight' (by evil weight chart standards) we are unhealthy; and that is not neccesarily true. A 8 stone sylph could spend most of her life sat on the sofa or at her desk, surviving on chocolate bars and wine alone (and believe me, I have friends who are like this!). In my eyes this is far unhealthier than a 17st woman who is trying to nourish and care for herself with a balanced diet, moderate exercise and a fulfilling life.
I think maybe we should stop thinking about health in the terms of shedding a few pounds and restricting food but rather think about it in a more holistic way by making healthier life choices?
I too am impatient about the whole weightloss thing, and I start beating myself up about it. I wondered if this was actually part of the whole healing process as the dieting mentality leaves our brains? At the moment I'm reconciled with the fact that I probably won't lose weight, although I'm sure I'll waiver about a million times from this reconciliation!
You should be proud you're doing so well, I know I'm proud of you!
Hugs,
B xxx
I wish I had some advice but I'm feeling the exact same way! I really want to lose this weight (plus I've gained about 6 lbs since starting IE in the beginning of the year) but I also want to incorporate IE (at least most of the principles). I think concentrating on not getting too full is a great approach. But journaling is a sure-fire way for me to enter the diet-mentality again. I'm trying to choose the healthiest alternative when I'm hungry but yet no denying myself when I really really want something. If you figure it out please let me know :)
Hiya!
I sympathise with your frustration.
I'm not any authority on this but I have lost half a stone so maybe I can suggest some things that I do...
I frequently leave it til the ravenous stage before eating. Not for any particular reason other than that's my habit, I like to feel really hungry before eating.
Eat what you truly crave. I think that if you give your body what it wants then you're satisfied with less. Sometimes for me that means having to wait for the food to cook, or having to make a special trip to the shops, but I'm worth the effort.
I drink a lot of water.
I treat alcohol like a food. If I have a nice pint (weapon of choice) then I'll have it by itself and frequently I find that it satisfies my hunger. It doesn't work with wine or spirits though so I drink them very rarely.
I drink milk every day. I love it, and it's great for eliminating peckishness before bed. I read that you need sufficient calcium to lose weight so that was what motivated me initially.
I run around. Not all the time, because I'm lazy, but if I need to go upstairs I'll run up the stairs. I spend hours walking when I'm shopping, which I do a lot. I tear after my nieces when I see them, I race my friends sometimes, I go on the swings in the park. I'm basically a big kid, and without really noticing I expend a lot of energy. On my last date with GM we walked around hampstead heath for a couple of hours. I just love being outdoors. Today I find myself wanting to go for a run. I'll probably only jog around the block for 10 minutes but I think it makes a difference.
I think of my body holding on to extra weight a bit like a security blanket. If I'm kind, caring, trusting and respectful it doesn't need the blanket so much, and lets a little bit go.
DON'T journal what you eat. Bad idea. That's not trusting your body. I believe the only way to lose weight permanently is by being in harmony with your body and by caring about yourself.
Nothing positive can come from negative actions.
If you continue your positive actions (and you are doing wonderfully well) and keep in tune with yourself you WILL lose weight.
You might need to test the boundaries a bit, be curious, and only do something if it feels right and comfortable and natural for you.
Hope some of that was helpful!
A
xx
hehe read my blog, i posted bout this just the other day.
But having said that be really honest with yourself and ensure that you truly do accept your body as it is right now, because if ypu don't you will never respect it enough to give yourself the gift of a healthier weight.
The other thing is it has to be the right time for you to work on this,only you can be the judge of this,but if you are stil feeling any compulsion to overeat I personally would advise you to hold off, I truly believe that you need to lose the compulsive part to even begin thinking about weight loss.
But anyway you are the only one that knows what is best for you,remember that :) xoxox
the weight loss issue seems to be a common issue among many of us, god only knows how much i would love to lose weight but we have to be sooo careful, after all in the end dieting only seems to make us bigger anyway.
I agree with alice, journaling about what you eat isnt very helpful but listening to yourself and noticing the difference between satisfaction and fullness could be the way to go.
Lisa Jane is right listen to yourself do what you feel is right
xxx
I think this question has been answered for you.
IE whilst pregnant was very easy for me, even when it felt like somedays I ate all day I still managed to lose weight and have a healthy bub
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