Thank you for acknowledging the fact that you have a smaller body. I’ve watched some of your videos and followed you on insta for a while now and I always questioned that: it’s “easier” for you to exist in a world of intuitive eating because you are at a “healthy” weight (assumedly) according to BMI, etc. I appreciate you mentioning that and giving permission for those of us in larger bodies to leave. With that, I will definitely continue to watch this, but if you have any recommendations of larger-bodied RDs who use intuitive eating practices, I would love to have their information. Thank you for your transparency!
I would like to see these recs too! I love Colleen, Abbey, Deanna, etc but I would love to see these words and this advice from someone with a body like mine every once in a while 💙
Yes! I second this. My husband is super obese and I am overweight and approaching 200 lbs and I’m not tall. It’s sometimes difficult to hear that I should make peace with gaining weight when we both feel so unhealthy and difficulty moving our bodies and fitting into clothes
it is much easier to undo that body dismorphia when you are still the ideal image of beauty or even just an “acceptable” weight. us girls in recovery who are now plus sized have a unique struggle that needs more attention. but i appreciate her being honest and open like you said
how do you develop trust with your body that it won't keep gaining? In the beginning it feels like everything you put in your mouth makes you gain weight, because it literally does. And then that re-affirms the belief that I cant eat with out gaining weight and I get stuck in this viscous cycle.
Any recommendations of creators who live in larger bodies? Definitely want to hear multiple perspectives regarding this topic. Love this and you greatly! 🥰
Although they may not be the size you're looking for, Kayla Rose (Damn the Diets) and Kate Noel's channels are good. Of course, Ashley Graham is always great too...and Emme, a large size model from years ago, has always been awesome. She's older.
I have been struggling with my body dysmorphia and an eating disorder for 5 months. It has been very difficult for me lately because I am starting to develop some health problems and I am also very hungry. Today I had a binge episode and I felt really bad about myself and for the last couple of hours I have been watching your videos and now I am ready to have a different mindset with my own body and food, but I am also very afraid of gaining the weight I’ve been starving myself to loose. Anyway, thank you so much for your content, these are the kind of videos I've been needing for so long.
Found this when i am actually 20+ pounds heavier than the weight I'm comfortable in, and I have to say I was silently wishing this video be different than any other, and you kept my wish by that acknowledgement in the beginning. That makes you really different and your contents more substantial. ❤
Hey i am in anorexia recovery and i dont have period for more than a yeat and... You have no idea how i needed this video rn! :)) ty you're so inspiring... Be well lots of love
I got to a dangerously low body weight and I haven’t gotten my period in well over a year. People would hug me and literally pull away and hold my body to look at it because of “how much bone they grabbed”. I was told to gain weight by too many people and I thought I could let up on restriction a little and I broke the dam. I have gained almost 30 lbs in four months and I hate my body. I am wildly uncomfortable. I’m only a few lbs into a healthy weight for my height but I feel sick to my stomach every time I seE my stomach, thighs, arms, whatever because theres lots of flab from sudden weight gain. I’ve also been experiencing a ton of life and career changes with regularly moving every few months whether a few streets or several hundred miles. All good moves and career changes. I am in a dream city in a dream job for the summer and I have barely enjoyed it because I’ve been binging to the point of barely being able to move every other day. My relationship with food has been and continues to ruin my life. I’m hoping and genuinely trying to find peace with food to settle at a comfortable weight and stop overeating because I feel like there is no end in sight and I’ll keep piling on weight forever. This video and all of your content has been a great comfort and feels like a gentle guide to try and heal. thank you 💕
Seeing yourself gain weight, whether to a healthy or unhealthy extent, is so difficult. I gained quite a bit of weight after having my son, and it is hard to adjust to how different my body looks, so I understand to a small extent how you must feel. Remember that your body has needed this! Your body looks different, but different isn’t always bad. You’re worth more than just the way you look. Sending you hugs and comfort ❤
Part of accepting my larger body. I try to treat it to a massage or using body moisturizer to care for it or give my hair an oil wrap to deeply moisturize it. Basically show it more love.
Thank you for this video, it really helped me tbh. but as im recovering from ed i still have thoughts like :"i'll never stop to gain weight" or "people are going to make fun of me if i'm going to be 'heavier'". so im asking if you (or anyone) have some recommandation to overcome that? **i've gained some pounds in last 3 weeks and it hit me today, i feel terrible. idk what to do at this point..I'm really scared of people's reaction.. SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH-
I dont know if you will read This but my advice it to focus on yourself and know that People that make fun of you just feel bad about them self and yes it is hard to hear People make fun but if it is familiy tell them that it hurts and if it friends then cut them loose they are not true friends
Thank you for talking about what intuitive eating actually is instead of what a lot of people think it is, i.e. eating uncontrollably whenever a craving is felt despite not being hungry. As someone who used to be anorexic as a teen and still struggles with cycles of binge/restrict, I want to learn my body's natural cues and stop the disordered cycles and obsessive thoughts. I tried to go to a dietitian due to the disordered eating and some possible food intolerances (dairy) but my insurance won't cover it :-(.
My entire identity is wrapped up in being petite. That's a problem. I should just buy Hawaiian mu-mus as they are pretty much one-size-fits-all...and you can wear them if you gain or lose weight.
In the process of gaining weight, can you suggest how to gain in a healthy way? (Especially after restrictive dieting) It seems scary when dietitians talk about damaged metabolism and yo-yoing. Thank you 💕
I’m 15 and have been recovering from restricted eating for about 2 months now. I’m still growing so I’m not sure what my set point weight is or what it will be. How do I know that I’ve recovered fully?
I definitely feel like you're talking to me. Especially the support group I didn't have a good one even when I expressed that I wanted to lose weight my feeling was met with "you look good" but I didn't feel good.
You are so inspiring. Thank you so much for all your videos, insta post, etc. you help me and so many others through the discomfort of recovery. Keep on shining girl 👏
i could not be more grateful that i found your channel i’ve been struggling so much with food guilt but your videos are already helping shift my mindset thank you for everything you’re doing ❤️
Thanks for the tips ! I'm already trying to implement some... (Struggling with the "support" part but I'll try reaching out to me people to see if it's easier to talk to them instead of my usual group of friends) Thanks also for the reminder that "smaller body" people also have issues with their weight and body image. As a "bigger body" person I tend to forget that and judge... I'll try to be more compassionate and open minded about that ❤️
I would like more information of how to naturally lower our weight set point over time. Know this could take a year to 5 years to be realistic but need a reality check to grasp it is a slow process.
Here's a blog post I have all on set point weight that may help answer some questions. colleenchristensennutrition.com/what-is-a-set-point-weight/ Our set point weight can change over the years due to many factors. Also, it is a range not an exact number. It's the place our body feels happiest, safest, and can easily maintain.❤
How do you know how much weight you gained without using a scale? I haven’t weighted myself since starting when you started the 5 or 7 day FB challenge then joined the society May 4. Honestly, I don’t want to ever weigh myself again...
I used the scale very early on when I was ditching my food rules (something I now know NOT to do , don't do, and teach others!!!) It slowed my ability to truly allow myself to eat! So much more freedom without the scale!
Colleen Christensen Oh...I forget you winged it in the beginning until you got educated about it. Well thank you again for figuring it out and helping us! 🥰
I had a hysterectomy almost 4 years ago gained over 30. i weigh over 270 yet i struggle to lose. i have health issues. i just dont like diets in general. i just do what is best for me
You lost me at affirming the new age religious belief in the "Law of Attraction." I actually do NOT have the power of God to control the universe with my thoughts. Nor "manifest" objects, money, or fame. Or control my cells. We can make choices, we can believe truths, lies. or parts of both, we can choose to focus on what is good, true, and beautiful (or not), but we are not gods. Needed to say that. I still appreciate your advice about eating, but not so much about manipulating molecules. I got nervous when you characterized positive thinking as mantras and affirmations. Slippery slope.
You are allowed to believe what you believe and others are allowed to believe what they believe in a free world. You also have the power to keep your beliefs to yourself to save the rest of us from rolling our eyes.
I think the way each of us feels about our body is so subjective. I know the weight in which I am comfortable and the weight which makes me uncomfortable. It's just a feeling inside. I also struggle with portion size sometimes.
I'm definitely afraid of weight gain. I recently lost a nice chunk of weight (about 25% of my starting weight) over a two-year period through dieting (calorie and point counting) and am currently in a reverse diet to maintain my weight with the tentative plan to "cut" again in the future (though, not until 2022 at the earliest). It's not JUST about the number on the scale. At my heaviest, I worked as a cashier. After a day of work, I was in so much pain that I needed to take painkillers just to sleep at night. Since losing the weight, I've worked 10-hour shifts on my feet the entire time with ZERO pain. While I can accept that weight is not necessarily the sole indicator of health, I absolutely believe that my weight loss played a role in this small change. I think I can learn to accept myself at this weight (though, I'd be lying if I said I didn't have body composition goals; I've noticed some changes since I started weight lifting and absolutely want to keep going with those). But the idea of regaining the weight I lost is absolutely terrifying.
Having fat on our bodies is good! I know it's so tough to change that thinking. You might like this blog post! colleenchristensennutrition.com/how-to-stop-feeling-guilty-after-eating/
It is easy to handle weight gain when your end weight is still very very slim. Some people develop eating disorders and try to suppress their weight without even making it to the set point you are at now. Maybe you could address your privilege living in a smaller body as well? This video was very informative but I just thought I should bring that up x
oh 100% i have thin privilege! I know not everyone will be able to relate to me because of that and that's okay! We all have the right to follow and listen to who we like!
That sounds pretty rude actually to tell someone how you feel that they should feel when they clearly said they struggled with the weight gain. Don't watch the video if you're unable to handle advice from "someone in a smaller body".
@@nka82 oh dont worry I can handle advice from someone in a smaller body, I am very slim myself. And i really like her videos. It wasn't about me being rude I was just trying to bring to light our privilege which she told me she is already aware of but that was a year ago so there was no need for you to comment :)
I appreciate this video. But I do kind of feel like I’m not really represented since you keep talking about “women” and saying “girlfriend” in your other videos, and I’m non-binary. :/
Because she works specifically with women. Female anatomy is different than male anatomy, and both have different nutritional needs and challenges. If you were born with female anatomy and hormones, her information is applicable to you. Perhaps there are other intuitive eating dietitians out there that use different language that may please you more.
How much weight have you lost since you've gained those 30lbs? I think that would be helpful info and this was helpful because it's relatable and a reminder that when you allow yourself to eat what you truly want, you aren't going to just keep on gaining weight forever. Knowing that helps people in ED recovery keep going.
hi! It ebbs and flows since our set point weights are in a range, I can tell me weight fluctuates within a range! I'm not sure my exact weight right now!
😂I put my scale away since it is part of my diet mindset. I want to concentrate on how I feel from my good choices. Otherwise I find myself implementing food deprivation restriction tactics which makes it worse.
To keep myself from over hunger. I eat 3 meals a day. If not as hungry at next meal I end up finding saeity faster at next meal. Before snacking I ask myself if hungry. If not I choose not to snack. For me eating evens out.
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Thank you for acknowledging the fact that you have a smaller body. I’ve watched some of your videos and followed you on insta for a while now and I always questioned that: it’s “easier” for you to exist in a world of intuitive eating because you are at a “healthy” weight (assumedly) according to BMI, etc. I appreciate you mentioning that and giving permission for those of us in larger bodies to leave. With that, I will definitely continue to watch this, but if you have any recommendations of larger-bodied RDs who use intuitive eating practices, I would love to have their information. Thank you for your transparency!
I would like to see these recs too! I love Colleen, Abbey, Deanna, etc but I would love to see these words and this advice from someone with a body like mine every once in a while 💙
Yes! I second this. My husband is super obese and I am overweight and approaching 200 lbs and I’m not tall. It’s sometimes difficult to hear that I should make peace with gaining weight when we both feel so unhealthy and difficulty moving our bodies and fitting into clothes
Yes, when I get out of breath tying my shoes it’s difficult to embrace intuitive eating and self love.
it is much easier to undo that body dismorphia when you are still the ideal image of beauty or even just an “acceptable” weight. us girls in recovery who are now plus sized have a unique struggle that needs more attention. but i appreciate her being honest and open like you said
how do you develop trust with your body that it won't keep gaining? In the beginning it feels like everything you put in your mouth makes you gain weight, because it literally does. And then that re-affirms the belief that I cant eat with out gaining weight and I get stuck in this viscous cycle.
Any recommendations of creators who live in larger bodies? Definitely want to hear multiple perspectives regarding this topic. Love this and you greatly! 🥰
Oooh I’ll have to get a list together!
Omg yes please. So hard to find!
Stephanie Buttermore is absolutely amazing! She’s posted multiple videos on how to handle weight gain. She is absolutely beautiful!
Chasity Williams Agreed. I love her!
Although they may not be the size you're looking for, Kayla Rose (Damn the Diets) and Kate Noel's channels are good. Of course, Ashley Graham is always great too...and Emme, a large size model from years ago, has always been awesome. She's older.
I have been struggling with my body dysmorphia and an eating disorder for 5 months. It has been very difficult for me lately because I am starting to develop some health problems and I am also very hungry. Today I had a binge episode and I felt really bad about myself and for the last couple of hours I have been watching your videos and now I am ready to have a different mindset with my own body and food, but I am also very afraid of gaining the weight I’ve been starving myself to loose. Anyway, thank you so much for your content, these are the kind of videos I've been needing for so long.
Found this when i am actually 20+ pounds heavier than the weight I'm comfortable in, and I have to say I was silently wishing this video be different than any other, and you kept my wish by that acknowledgement in the beginning. That makes you really different and your contents more substantial. ❤
This was so helpful! Ive recently given up dieting for the forseeable so this really helped ease my fears about the future weight gain a lot
Focus on fueling that bod! it will fall where it feels good! XOXO
Hey i am in anorexia recovery and i dont have period for more than a yeat and... You have no idea how i needed this video rn! :)) ty you're so inspiring... Be well lots of love
😘😘 I highly recommend reading the book no period now what!
I got to a dangerously low body weight and I haven’t gotten my period in well over a year. People would hug me and literally pull away and hold my body to look at it because of “how much bone they grabbed”. I was told to gain weight by too many people and I thought I could let up on restriction a little and I broke the dam. I have gained almost 30 lbs in four months and I hate my body. I am wildly uncomfortable. I’m only a few lbs into a healthy weight for my height but I feel sick to my stomach every time I seE my stomach, thighs, arms, whatever because theres lots of flab from sudden weight gain. I’ve also been experiencing a ton of life and career changes with regularly moving every few months whether a few streets or several hundred miles. All good moves and career changes. I am in a dream city in a dream job for the summer and I have barely enjoyed it because I’ve been binging to the point of barely being able to move every other day. My relationship with food has been and continues to ruin my life. I’m hoping and genuinely trying to find peace with food to settle at a comfortable weight and stop overeating because I feel like there is no end in sight and I’ll keep piling on weight forever. This video and all of your content has been a great comfort and feels like a gentle guide to try and heal. thank you 💕
Seeing yourself gain weight, whether to a healthy or unhealthy extent, is so difficult. I gained quite a bit of weight after having my son, and it is hard to adjust to how different my body looks, so I understand to a small extent how you must feel. Remember that your body has needed this! Your body looks different, but different isn’t always bad. You’re worth more than just the way you look. Sending you hugs and comfort ❤
If you were that small you needed to gain weight
You’re so precious I cried🥺. So heart-warming, clever and considerate.
Part of accepting my larger body. I try to treat it to a massage or using body moisturizer to care for it or give my hair an oil wrap to deeply moisturize it. Basically show it more love.
I love that!
Thank you for this video, it really helped me tbh. but as im recovering from ed i still have thoughts like :"i'll never stop to gain weight" or "people are going to make fun of me if i'm going to be 'heavier'". so im asking if you (or anyone) have some recommandation to overcome that?
**i've gained some pounds in last 3 weeks and it hit me today, i feel terrible. idk what to do at this point..I'm really scared of people's reaction..
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH-
I dont know if you will read This but my advice it to focus on yourself and know that People that make fun of you just feel bad about them self and yes it is hard to hear People make fun but if it is familiy tell them that it hurts and if it friends then cut them loose they are not true friends
Thank you for talking about what intuitive eating actually is instead of what a lot of people think it is, i.e. eating uncontrollably whenever a craving is felt despite not being hungry. As someone who used to be anorexic as a teen and still struggles with cycles of binge/restrict, I want to learn my body's natural cues and stop the disordered cycles and obsessive thoughts. I tried to go to a dietitian due to the disordered eating and some possible food intolerances (dairy) but my insurance won't cover it :-(.
My entire identity is wrapped up in being petite. That's a problem. I should just buy Hawaiian mu-mus as they are pretty much one-size-fits-all...and you can wear them if you gain or lose weight.
In the process of gaining weight, can you suggest how to gain in a healthy way? (Especially after restrictive dieting) It seems scary when dietitians talk about damaged metabolism and yo-yoing. Thank you 💕
I’m 15 and have been recovering from restricted eating for about 2 months now. I’m still growing so I’m not sure what my set point weight is or what it will be. How do I know that I’ve recovered fully?
I'd highly recommend chatting with a dietitian 1:1 to help! Focus on giving your body the fuel it needs not a weight!
If I gained 30 pounds it would probably be bad for my health because I am considered obese now my bmi 32.6
Did your body lose any of the 30 pounds to get to your set point? Sorry if this was said, thank you for this vid
Hey! I did lose some of it, I don't know what my weight is now, it fluctates but I did "overshoot" like many people do and is normal!
I definitely feel like you're talking to me. Especially the support group I didn't have a good one even when I expressed that I wanted to lose weight my feeling was met with "you look good" but I didn't feel good.
You are so inspiring. Thank you so much for all your videos, insta post, etc. you help me and so many others through the discomfort of recovery. Keep on shining girl 👏
YOU keep shining too!
For me binge eating is i need to implement more green salads and less processed food choices.
I think we need some wallpaper about intuitve eating😺
Weight gain is normal. Please explain it to my bullies at work🤭
i could not be more grateful that i found your channel i’ve been struggling so much with food guilt but your videos are already helping shift my mindset thank you for everything you’re doing ❤️
You should have millions of views, honestly.
It would be so cool if you did a video relating to genetics and eating disorders, weight, and all that good jazz!
Very interesting topic!
Watching this trough my ed recovery .... thank you for your words ❤
Colleen must be from the MidWest, or Buffalo.
Anyway. I like journaling, analyzing thoughts, having support. I'm not sure about Law of Attraction.
i’m from Buffalo 😳
The ad attached to this video is a diet ad for “shredding”
Not really helpful for me needing to lose a bit. But leaving a like for those who do need it. ❤
I love u Colleen sm you are such an amazing person
Thanks for the tips ! I'm already trying to implement some... (Struggling with the "support" part but I'll try reaching out to me people to see if it's easier to talk to them instead of my usual group of friends)
Thanks also for the reminder that "smaller body" people also have issues with their weight and body image. As a "bigger body" person I tend to forget that and judge... I'll try to be more compassionate and open minded about that ❤️
I would like more information of how to naturally lower our weight set point over time. Know this could take a year to 5 years to be realistic but need a reality check to grasp it is a slow process.
Here's a blog post I have all on set point weight that may help answer some questions. colleenchristensennutrition.com/what-is-a-set-point-weight/
Our set point weight can change over the years due to many factors. Also, it is a range not an exact number. It's the place our body feels happiest, safest, and can easily maintain.❤
You had me at law or attraction. That shit works
How do you know how much weight you gained without using a scale? I haven’t weighted myself since starting when you started the 5 or 7 day FB challenge then joined the society May 4. Honestly, I don’t want to ever weigh myself again...
I used the scale very early on when I was ditching my food rules (something I now know NOT to do , don't do, and teach others!!!) It slowed my ability to truly allow myself to eat! So much more freedom without the scale!
Colleen Christensen Oh...I forget you winged it in the beginning until you got educated about it. Well thank you again for figuring it out and helping us! 🥰
I had a hysterectomy almost 4 years ago gained over 30. i weigh over 270 yet i struggle to lose. i have health issues. i just dont like diets in general. i just do what is best for me
You lost me at affirming the new age religious belief in the "Law of Attraction." I actually do NOT have the power of God to control the universe with my thoughts. Nor "manifest" objects, money, or fame. Or control my cells. We can make choices, we can believe truths, lies. or parts of both, we can choose to focus on what is good, true, and beautiful (or not), but we are not gods. Needed to say that. I still appreciate your advice about eating, but not so much about manipulating molecules. I got nervous when you characterized positive thinking as mantras and affirmations. Slippery slope.
You are allowed to believe what you believe and others are allowed to believe what they believe in a free world. You also have the power to keep your beliefs to yourself to save the rest of us from rolling our eyes.
I think the way each of us feels about our body is so subjective. I know the weight in which I am comfortable and the weight which makes me uncomfortable. It's just a feeling inside. I also struggle with portion size sometimes.
I have a hard time with journaling. I just feel weird. How did you get started? I never know what to write down.
I always wear comfy jeans until they fall apart 😂
I'm definitely afraid of weight gain. I recently lost a nice chunk of weight (about 25% of my starting weight) over a two-year period through dieting (calorie and point counting) and am currently in a reverse diet to maintain my weight with the tentative plan to "cut" again in the future (though, not until 2022 at the earliest).
It's not JUST about the number on the scale. At my heaviest, I worked as a cashier. After a day of work, I was in so much pain that I needed to take painkillers just to sleep at night. Since losing the weight, I've worked 10-hour shifts on my feet the entire time with ZERO pain. While I can accept that weight is not necessarily the sole indicator of health, I absolutely believe that my weight loss played a role in this small change.
I think I can learn to accept myself at this weight (though, I'd be lying if I said I didn't have body composition goals; I've noticed some changes since I started weight lifting and absolutely want to keep going with those). But the idea of regaining the weight I lost is absolutely terrifying.
disordered eating seems to keep being the motive for intuitive eating
Great tips and remembering your why is a big driver to being more comfortable with yourself
I’m in inpatient rn so I need this video
Stay strong, love!!🤍 You can do it :)
you are incredible thank you so much
Thank you for all that you do. I would love to do your program.
💓
Such a good video!!
Very helpful ❤️
I shift between , I hate being fat to I love food 😅
Having fat on our bodies is good! I know it's so tough to change that thinking. You might like this blog post! colleenchristensennutrition.com/how-to-stop-feeling-guilty-after-eating/
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Were you worried that you did not have thin privilege when you started, and that you would end up in a larger body permanently?
Loved this
I'm so glad! XOXO
It is easy to handle weight gain when your end weight is still very very slim. Some people develop eating disorders and try to suppress their weight without even making it to the set point you are at now. Maybe you could address your privilege living in a smaller body as well? This video was very informative but I just thought I should bring that up x
oh 100% i have thin privilege! I know not everyone will be able to relate to me because of that and that's okay! We all have the right to follow and listen to who we like!
That sounds pretty rude actually to tell someone how you feel that they should feel when they clearly said they struggled with the weight gain. Don't watch the video if you're unable to handle advice from "someone in a smaller body".
@@nka82 oh dont worry I can handle advice from someone in a smaller body, I am very slim myself. And i really like her videos. It wasn't about me being rude I was just trying to bring to light our privilege which she told me she is already aware of but that was a year ago so there was no need for you to comment :)
But what about man
Thank you for sharing this! I really need to hear this ❤️ you rock 😎🤗
YOU rock! So glad you enjoyed!
I appreciate this video. But I do kind of feel like I’m not really represented since you keep talking about “women” and saying “girlfriend” in your other videos, and I’m non-binary. :/
Because she works specifically with women. Female anatomy is different than male anatomy, and both have different nutritional needs and challenges. If you were born with female anatomy and hormones, her information is applicable to you. Perhaps there are other intuitive eating dietitians out there that use different language that may please you more.
How much weight have you lost since you've gained those 30lbs? I think that would be helpful info and this was helpful because it's relatable and a reminder that when you allow yourself to eat what you truly want, you aren't going to just keep on gaining weight forever. Knowing that helps people in ED recovery keep going.
hi! It ebbs and flows since our set point weights are in a range, I can tell me weight fluctuates within a range! I'm not sure my exact weight right now!
😂I put my scale away since it is part of my diet mindset. I want to concentrate on how I feel from my good choices. Otherwise I find myself implementing food deprivation restriction tactics which makes it worse.
To keep myself from over hunger. I eat 3 meals a day. If not as hungry at next meal I end up finding saeity faster at next meal. Before snacking I ask myself if hungry. If not I choose not to snack. For me eating evens out.