tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661226192180069565.post5900596273338221780..comments2023-08-23T01:13:28.522-07:00Comments on Katie's Way to Healthy: Defining the word "diet"Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04583408863686203173noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661226192180069565.post-1215932789647608252012-02-29T10:10:38.308-08:002012-02-29T10:10:38.308-08:00Jessie, thanks again for the input. I agree, the p...Jessie, thanks again for the input. I agree, the problem seems to stem from the motivation that compels us to diet. It comes from the self hate when I look at the rolls in my stomach and the shame I feel when I step on the scale and see a "bad" number. Anyway, I think it would be really interesting to hear other perspectives on this. I know this is out of the blue, but how would you feel about writing a guest post? Email me at kmphot@gmail.com if you're interested.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583408863686203173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661226192180069565.post-56946202369543286572012-02-29T09:43:19.496-08:002012-02-29T09:43:19.496-08:00I am loving all of this information! As for your q...I am loving all of this information! As for your question (and sorry to chime in again since I just threw in my two cents yesterday!) I think a healthy diet in theory is far from heinous - but you hit the nail on the head when you said "motivation behind the diet" and referenced lifestyle changes. In my experience (I feel I should underline that), diets make me resentful. 1.) I don't want to be overweight. I don't want to admit that I need to change because I am overweight. My pants being too tight usually overshadows the fact that I could *ahem* actually get healthier during this process too. So my motivation behind the diet absolutely sucks because basically it is me admitting I am chunky. 2.) Lifestyle changes mean giving up all that I've known for comfort in the food world. Who wants 2 ounces of wine when you're used to half a bottle? Who wants a sandwich without a bun?! So I try to remind myself of the motivation behind the diet, and then negativity ensues. For the people who can see the more positive picture - getting healthy, getting fit, and don't mind making the changes, diets are wonderful. For me personally, it's a big ball of resentment towards my good friend, food. (when in actuality, it's my own bad habits that got me where I am) I look forward to reading more, thanks for sharing this with us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207427812740583637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661226192180069565.post-87246764752864376942012-02-29T05:53:42.558-08:002012-02-29T05:53:42.558-08:00Beth, thanks for the support! Yup, that's esse...Beth, thanks for the support! Yup, that's essentially what Intuitive Eating is--giving up all diets (including WW), giving up the scale, and trying to listen to internal hunger cues to regulate your eating. I'll definitely keep you updated of my progress/ what I think of the plan.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583408863686203173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661226192180069565.post-71834534596821987052012-02-28T11:53:38.114-08:002012-02-28T11:53:38.114-08:00I am really excited to follow along as you dive in...I am really excited to follow along as you dive into this journey of intuitive eating. Just so I am clear - intuitive eating means giving up all dieting mentality, including weight watchers, and instead focusing on hunger cues as a way to keep your weight in check and make peace with food?Beth @ Beth's Journeyhttp://bethsjourney.comnoreply@blogger.com