JLXRD
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So it sounds kind of silly because it's what some people can just do but it's helped me stop binging i spose - there are books on it but the general jist is to eat exactly what you fancy until you are satisfied but really being mindful not to eat until you are stuffed and really assess whether you are hungry before eating. Eating because you are bored or because yoy just wanted something is fine but you have to I guess recognise that's what you are doing?So I’m going to sound stupid but could you explain what you mean by intuitive eating? I can identify with your experiences with those diets. I have tried so many and have put the weight and some back on. I also have a poor relationship with food which exacerbates my PTSD/depression problems. Until lockdown, I was managing my weight better through regular exercise and less snacking/better choices. Is this the sort of thing you were talking about?
I dunno, knowing nothing was off limits to me really helped my mindset because i I didn't think oh well i am off my plan today so i better eat as much crap as i can before I have to restrict again tomorrow. I was able to be more balanced I think, because I could have the crap if I wanted it?
(Also it kind of hangs on the idea you won't just want crap all day every day and I do actually enjoy and crave healthy food too - its just the big binges thinking well i better eat it whilst I can that are the prob and this deals with that)