I gave up dieting - as such - years ago. But I did find that cutting my sugar intake down by 2/3's made me feel better and I lost some weight. I love the idea of intuitive eating - it fits in with my new plan of listening to me - my mind and my body.
Also, I'll invert this on its head a little bit: being "too thin" is also something society does not accept, and I have dealt with my own disorders over the decades. I also note that anyone who has done a sport where there is weight cutting is probably much more likely to suffer with eating disorders.
Weight cutting is its own little monster and very dangerous for those susceptible to eating disorders. I used to do it regularly while I competed and justified it because I thought it would make me more competitive. Ironically, Olympic weightlifting is one of the few sports where you don’t have to cut weight to compete.
Even kids will cut weight in wrestling! That's always sort of rubbed me the wrong way (even though I did it back then, but not to the degree others did).
I love this post Kristi and how you mention the nuances and layers that are part of the journey when we move away from dieting.
It is both liberating and scary and even as a professional in the field who actually supports people through this process, I would lie if I said that I never felt the tug to change my body or at least a desire to wish it was different, at time.
Self compassion and cultivating self acceptance is key.
I gave up dieting - as such - years ago. But I did find that cutting my sugar intake down by 2/3's made me feel better and I lost some weight. I love the idea of intuitive eating - it fits in with my new plan of listening to me - my mind and my body.
You might find it works well for you, Janice!
Right on with the self-acceptance and love!
Also, I'll invert this on its head a little bit: being "too thin" is also something society does not accept, and I have dealt with my own disorders over the decades. I also note that anyone who has done a sport where there is weight cutting is probably much more likely to suffer with eating disorders.
Agree that too thin is also not viewed well.
Weight cutting is its own little monster and very dangerous for those susceptible to eating disorders. I used to do it regularly while I competed and justified it because I thought it would make me more competitive. Ironically, Olympic weightlifting is one of the few sports where you don’t have to cut weight to compete.
Even kids will cut weight in wrestling! That's always sort of rubbed me the wrong way (even though I did it back then, but not to the degree others did).
I love this post Kristi and how you mention the nuances and layers that are part of the journey when we move away from dieting.
It is both liberating and scary and even as a professional in the field who actually supports people through this process, I would lie if I said that I never felt the tug to change my body or at least a desire to wish it was different, at time.
Self compassion and cultivating self acceptance is key.
I'm sure going to give it a chance.