1
Eating certain foods makes me feel happier.
2
I hardly ever weigh myself.
3
There are certain foods or food groups I eat almost daily.
4
I have been overweight most of my life.
5
My weight has never really been an issue until recently.
6
At times I consider food my best friend and at other times, my worst enemy.
7
I'm not really sure what dress size or pant size I wear.
8
Sometimes I will think about, plan and look forward to what I'm going to eat in the evening, all day long.
9
I have trouble believing I could ever really be as thin as i want.
10
I used to know what to do to keep my weight down, but it doesnt seem to work anymore.
11
Sometimes without realizing it, I'll finish off a whole bag of chips or clear my plate.
Its like something takes over.
12
I think its shallow to focus on physical appearances.
13
When I get carving for a certain food, I can't think of anything else until I have it.
14
I've been dieting or thinking about losing weight my whole life.
15
Sometimes I get busy and forget to eat.
16
I eat when I'm upset or anxious.
17
I tend to avoid looking at myself in mirrors or photos.
18
I go through phases where I'm obsessed with certain foods like chocolate or french fries, or with food groups like
fast food burgers or pasta.
19
I believe that for me, being overweight is inevitable.
20
Food isn't that important to me.
21
Sometimes when I feel bad about being overweight, it makes me want to eat more.
22
I avoid talking about my weight or dieting with anyone.
23
Sometimes if I see someone eating something or see a commercial for a certain food, I just have to have it.
24
Diets never work for me. I always gain the weight back and then some.
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