Fear Weight Gain? Try This Questionairre

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Scoring is in the next post. Add up your scores for each question.

Why Do I Eat?

INSTRUCTIONS: Read each statement carefully and check off the number that most closely describes your own experience with eating. Be sure to answer every statement.

1. Never 2. Sometimes 3. Often

A. As I was growing up, food was used in my family to express love. 1 2 3

B. When I'm with friends, I tend to eat more than usual. 1 2 3

C. I choose fatty foods more than vegetables and fruits. 1 2 3

D. The snacks I choose are high in sugar. 1 2 3

E. When I feel tense or angry, I have something to eat. 1 2 3

F. I am hungry between meals. 1 2 3

G. I feel sleepy during the day. 1 2 3

H. Food is an important "friend" of mine especially when I am alone. 1 2 3

I. When I watch TV, I have a snack. 1 2 3

J. When I eat, I lose track of calories. 1 2 3

K. I prefer snacks that are sweet. 1 2 3

L. When I'm sad, food will raise my spirits. 1 2 3

M. I eat larger meals now than before I quit smoking. 1 2 3

N. I spend more time watching TV or reading now than when I was smoking. 1 2 3

Shalom!

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WHY DO I EAT?
1 2 3


NOW LET'S FIND OUT WHY YOU EAT ... Each letter relates to a statement on the previous Why Do I Eat Quiz. Type in the number (1, 2 or 3) that you checked for each. For example, you will type the checked number for item A on the line next to "A". Then type the checked number for item B on the line next to "B" and so on. Your total will show up in the totals column.

You can then look at the categories and see where you scored high. This will help you understand more about why you eat. When you understand why, you can plan ways to control your eating.

Totals Category
A ___ + H ____ = Substitute for companionship, or cigarette.
B ___ + I ____ = Habit/outside trigger.
C ___ + J ____ = Unaware of good eating habits.
D ___ + K ____ = Sweet tooth.
E ___ + L ___ = Response to stress.
F ___ + M ___ = Food tastes better, or cigarettes satisfied my hunger.
G ___ + N ___ = Not enough exercise. Tired from quitting smoking.


Hope this helps!

Shalom!