Burning through past emotions. . .

sharrypdx
sharrypdx Posts: 8
edited September 21 in Motivation and Support
My N.D. believes that the feelings, emotions, pain, suffering. . . is stored in our fat along with energy. What that means is, that as I burn through that energy in the fat there is some lingering sense of the emotion that was there -- which perhaps made me overeat in the first place. I guess there is some stuff I need to process that I didn’t process when I was putting on the weight. I can see that. I am feeling a sense of anxiety that I haven’t felt in a long time, and the Dr. believes it may be, in part, due to some of the “toxins” being released as I burn off the weight I put on over the years.

Has anyone else had this type of experience in their weight loss journey?

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  • RedneckWmn
    RedneckWmn Posts: 3,202 Member
    I use to have really bad anxiety as well. Mine seems to have gotten a lot better the further along I go in the journey. But I definitely think dealing with your emotional past is part of the process and letting go of things.
  • TabiHerbalifeCoach
    TabiHerbalifeCoach Posts: 691 Member
    I dont' know if the emotions are actually stored in the fat, and toxins are being released but I defaintly believe that there are emotions tied to gaining and/or loosing weight and we all go through them as we get healthy.
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    I can relate to a higher or different level of anxiety with the new lifestyle, but I can't really grasp the idea of my emotions being in my fat cells. That's a little "out there" for me. What kind of MD told you this? And do they have any scientific research to back it up, or is it just their own individual theory? I have had an increased level of anxiety these past 5 months for sure, but I attribute it to the new lifestyle and the frustrations I have with adapting to a new way of life and with eliminating and overcoming old bad habits. It is very difficult for a person to change their frame of mind, change their attitude, change their behavior and an increase of anxiety is actually quite normal when someone is dealing with so many hardships. I think that "dealing with stuff" is an important step for anyone to take when they are headed down a healthy weight loss journey, especially if that stuff has contributed to poor eating habits. I wish you good luck and a definite congrats is in order for your success so far! Take good care.
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    I've heard the same type of thing myself. There is so much stored in our bodies we have no clue about. Anything from well...I just suggest the movie "food Matters" and it will share chemicals and such that our bodies continues to store throughout our lives that are toxic.

    It in no way surprises me we store emotions in our body as well, we tend to eat them away, so where else would they go but stuffed inside. I've read some fascinating articles on this.

    A common MD is not going to go with this concept simply because it's not mainstream nor is it something they are taught in medical school.

    Here's a window into what an ND is for those not familiar:

    "What is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND)?
    Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are primary care providers who focus on treating the whole person. The treatments utilized by NDs vary widely and can include therapeutic nutrition, homeopathic remedies, botanical remedies, nutritional supplementation, physical medicine including spinal manipulation, and prescription medications when necessary. Naturopathic education is a four-to-five year, graduate level, outpatient-based medical program that focuses on primary care medicine."

    Becca
  • KeriD
    KeriD Posts: 324
    I am so happy for you that you are heading in a positive direction and I can very much relate. I have fantastic days and some low emotional days. I think your ND is right. I am convinced that I ate emotionally. We have come a long way. Here's to you and your fantastic success!!!! :drinker:
  • sharrypdx
    sharrypdx Posts: 8
    Thanks, Healthy. Yeah, "Food Matters" is an awesome book. I've also read "Younger Next Year" and highly recommend it. The book is written for men, but there is a version for women out there too.
  • iluvwdw
    iluvwdw Posts: 287 Member
    As a person who has just come through social service worker training and dealing with all my old crap, I have gained 100 lbs in the last three years. I can tell you some of it is stress, some of it is from meds and quittiing smoking. It is also from reliving trauma and some of it is avoidance of dealing iwth the real issues and some of it is subconciously not valuing myself enough to understand that I deserve to be healthy and look good and feel good. The rest of it is wanting to hide and be invisible and being fat does that :) I also have fibro which has intensified dramatically in the last three years as well. I think that says something right there.

    As I learn to deal with all of my stuff, I am more motivated to be healthy and take care of myself.

    I knew a woman who was really bitter about life and developed cancer, which turned her attitude upside down. I must say, I think I would feel sorry for myself. The cancer seemed to make her bitterness go away but I firmly believe that if we hold onto negative emotions it harms us in more ways than one. If we don't deal with it emotionally, we deal with it through our bodies.
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    Thanks, Healthy. Yeah, "Food Matters" is an awesome book. I've also read "Younger Next Year" and highly recommend it. The book is written for men, but there is a version for women out there too.
    Most definitely check out the video as well if you can in regards to "Food Matters" and I think I'll check out the book as I didn't realize it was a book as well and I get different things from a book than a video and vice versa. I really thought that video was one of the better ones I've seen. It's like the world (ok, so mostly the US :grumble: ) is keeping so much knowledge from us that would allow us to live healthier lives. Such coverups with the drug companies, food companies etc., so sad and frustrating to know there is so much out there we could do ourselves if we all had the knowledge shared in that book/movie.

    I was most fasinated by what they shared about how we DO need to take vitamins in this day and age due to the erosion of soil and the poor quality it's become over the years of abuse, the lack of vitamins and minerals it contains while growing our food. I had never ever heard that shared but it made such perfect sense, what with all the pestisides over the years, DDT etc.. I remember when I was young and they would come by in trucks spraying all down the street up at the trees and we'd all be playing outside. Uh, what's wrong with this picture??!!:huh: Trying to kill tree diseases and not worry about kids being near the poison. Now that same poisen is no longer allowed. Interesting... but it still remains within our bodies:ohwell:

    Well back to the books, yes I was gifted a copy of "Younger Next Year" and I too highly recommend it, it's chocked full of all sorts of wonderful tips, ideas and great health benefits. I have the orginal book, then I believe a Women's version came out. But from what I hear there isn't that much difference so I'm happy with the one I have. I love to simply open that book up when I get ready for bed at night and read a chapter or two.

    I saw him speak locally a couple years back, he's pretty awesome to listen too and has the energy of a guy in his 20's. :drinker:

    So glad you began this thread it's really got me thinking again, so thank you so much:flowerforyou:
    All the best to you!
    Becca
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