Jessie
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I went out the other night for dinner and instead of scanning the menu for the most healthy items – i thought to myself i actually feel like hot chips and whats the worst that can happen? if my body doesn’t like it, oh well i’ll deal with that tomorrow. Well i really enjoyed those chips and didn’t have any issues the next day. But i think it’s important to give in to your cravings evey once and a little while. And telling myself it’s ok.
I have clear memories of feeling nervous as a kid during meal times and being reluctant to eat certain foods, sometimes even becoming upset about it. At the time, my parents believed I was simply a fussy eater.
A few years ago, I experienced significant health challenges which led me to try various diets – starting with the FODMAP diet. During that period, I tended to categorize foods as either good or bad, which wasn’t ideal given that I was fighting a flare-up and needed to nourish my body properly. My specialist advised me to focus on eating whole foods and to avoid processed foods, which prompted me to dive into extensive research. I found myself scrutinizing ingredient labels, trying to avoid additives and preservatives, often feeling stressed about whether I was making the right choices.
Even now, I sometimes find myself overanalyzing food labels and feeling like I’ve failed if I perceive that what I’m eating isn’t healthy enough.
I’m liking the breathing before meals but i would like to do more throughout my day as my work can be stressful at times. – i’m thinking on my Lunch break or when i’m sitting at my desk.
I also want to incorporate a realxed eating environment as i find i don’t pay attention when i’m eating especially when i’m watching tv or on my phone. So i’m going to try and put all devices and distractions away around meal times.
P.S. great idea JuliaB!
Yesterday i had a work christmas lunch. I’ve been worring about what to eat for the last week. So, i did some belly breathing exercises before i went and it helped a little. I managed to get through it with only one hiccup – so i’m pretty happy with that result.
Hi Everyone,
My name is Jessie and I’m from Australia.
I was recommended by my dietitian to try this program has I’ve recently had a lot of anxiety around eating different foods. About 3 years ago I got sick and limited my diet down to only a few “safe” foods. I would be at my doctors nearly every week trying to figure out what was wrong with me and forever doom scrolling medical site and forums. I was sent to do all sorts of tests and had done many elimination diets which surprising didn’t help. I was so tired, in pain and angry with my body.It took me a good 12 months until I was finally sent to a specialist who then diagnosed me with a chronic illness Crohn’s Disease. It was a stressful time, not really knowing if what I was eating or the meds were going to help. I was so scared about eating out and still feared what would happen if I ate something that didn’t agree with me? But there was light at the end of the tunnel. I’m in remission now with the help of a new biological drug and I’ve stopped eating a low fibre diet – but I still have days where I’m afraid to eat foods that I’m re-introducing.
I’m glad to be in this program, just from reading some of the information – it already makes soo much sense to me! And I’m hoping I can get rid of my negative and anxious thoughts around eating.
