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These are some of my favorite foods: ice cream, pizza, Doritos, butter chicken, peanut butter, chocolate, East Asian food, wine, fish, KFC, sushi, blueberries, coffee, mushrooms

These are the foods that I really don't like: asparagus, cauliflower, red and green peppers, potatoes, rice

This is how I feel about breakfast: Delicious! but sometimes not filling enough.

I have a hard time controlling my eating when I'm feeling: when I hit my “low” weight and feel like binging it back because why not?, when I’m bored at work or when I’m bored at night and feel like eating to entertain myself.

I do really well eating in these situations: when I’m in the middle of my weight range and have incentive to hit the “low” weight, when I’m on vacation, when I’m busy.

I have a hard time limiting my portions when I eat: anything during a binge

This is how I feel about eating out in restaurants: it’s a little scary, I have to try hard to not mindlessly overeat.

I would describe my food philosophy like this: moderately restrict for a few days, then when I hit my “low” weight, do a planned binge. This gets at my desire to let loose and not worry about food for at least a day.

I feel strong and healthy when I eat: just enough to be full – not overeat or undereat. Doesn’t matter what food it is. I have to be working out too to feel this way.

Am I a grazer or a binger? Right now my food personality tends to be: always and currently, a binger.

I'm really good at: yoga, running, being good for a few days at a time, beating myself up if I’m not good for a few days at a time.

I'm afraid of these foods: icecream, chocolate, chips

I would like to change these things about my eating: not have to be so careful all the time, focus more on how I feel instead of behaving according to the number on the scale.

I believe I'm Naturally Thin because: I don’t like feeling overfull and I don’t like to eat too much of the same thing. I think if I had been left alone when I was younger and not had all the pressures from family to be thin, I would have been a naturally thin person. Currently I am slim but it seems like an effort when it shouldn’t be.

These are some of my favorite foods: chocolate, cheese, beer, good bread, pizza, popcorn

These are the foods that I really don't like: peas, celery, game meats, calamari

This is how I feel about breakfast: Love it! I am hungry when I wake up, and I happen to love breakfast food. I put more thought into breakfast than any other meal, but I'm also content repeating the same meal for weeks or months if that makes any sense. I like to eat breakfast foods for lunch and dinner too. And if there is cold leftover pizza available, I love to have that for breakfast.

I have a hard time controlling my eating when I'm feeling: Overwhelmed by work. This is a big cue to eat because I use food to avoid the work. My ADHD meds have helped to almost eliminate this by keeping me focused on the job and less overwhelmed.

I do really well eating in these situations: I actually do well in restaurants with friends or family. I have trained myself to just enjoy the food, not look for "diet" foods, enjoy the company, eat slowly (because I'm usually talking), and stop when I'm full. It's practically effortless.

I have a hard time limiting my portions when I eat: Sitting down with a bag or box of something. If I'm not careful, I will find myself feeling sick to my stomach. Luckily this moment comes much faster than it used to. I don't think I could binge now if I tried.

This is how I feel about eating out in restaurants: See above! Also, many of my food feelings are dictated by my stress level, and being waited on and not having to cook or clean up is nice.

I would describe my food philosophy like this: There are no bad foods, just physically bad feelings after eating some foods.It's important to pay attention to those feelings.

I feel strong and healthy when I eat: A variety of foods with a mix of protein, carbs, and fat. Basically if I eat whatever I want and not too much of it. If I cross the line, I get sluggish.

Am I a grazer or a binger? Right now my food personality tends to be: I have been both in the past. Now I tend to eat a big breakfast, a snack, a moderate lunch, another snack (usually a sweet), and a smallish dinner.

I'm really good at: I don't know that I'm good at anything foodwise except not feeling guilty and hopefully encouraging people with whom I eat not to feel guilty either.

I'm afraid of these foods: Define afraid. I just tend to not eat everything all the time, but I will eat most things some of the time. Salty chips & salsa probably wouldn't be a good every day food, but I will chow down on it a few times a month.

I would like to change these things about my eating: I worry that I'm only having success because of my ADHD medication. I try not to dwell on it too much and just remember that I'm not taking it to lose weight. I'm taking it to stay focused on tasks.

I believe I'm Naturally Thin because: I am most definitely not there yet.

• These are some of my favourite foods: chocolate, PB, salsa, very hot spicy foods, soup, oatmeal, protein bars, granola bars, steak, chicken, big salads with lots of stuff, bagels, mushrooms, all kinds of hot/cold dips, casseroles, baked sweet breads( like banana),doritos,donuts (cannot let myself have a lot of these)
• These are the foods that I really don't like: seafood/fish, organ meat, ice cream,pork
• Unknown things floating in soupy bowls (had a lot of this in Thailand), mince meat pie

This is how I feel about breakfast:  I love breakfast, its just as much a ritual as the food. I have overnight oats with pudding mix and equal and coffee

I have a hard time controlling my eating when I'm feeling: alone in the evening when my husband works and the kids are out and about, very hungry and know I have time to purge when no one is around ( im getting much better though)

I do really well eating in these situations: during my very structured office hours and surprisingly on vacation.

I have a hard time limiting my portions when I eat: sweets or baked goods or any of my fear foods listed below

This is how I feel about eating out in restaurants: I like it most of the time, I have come a long way from being petrified to go into one. I still mostly stick to my staples such as chicken/steak or salads or I do treat myself to a good Portobello sandwich once in a blue moon.

I would describe my food philosophy like this: I always think somehow I can cheat the system, that somehow I will crack the code on how to eat minimally and work out like a crazy cardio psycho. I know it doesn’t work…obviously I haven't gotten the message the first 5,000 times. I seriously am coming along though, slowly but surely.

I feel strong and healthy when I eat: Lots of carbs, some protein and very little fat

Am I a grazer or a binger? Right now my food personality tends to be: a grazer, unless I get back into a b/p routine which are coming around fewer and fewer.

I'm really good at: at being disciplined, probably to my detriment. I am very organized and I am a good employee, mother,friend and wife ( I hope)

I'm afraid of these foods: hot dogs, nachos, potato chips, bread, tortillas, cake, donuts, fast food, pizza, gyros, hamburgers, high fat foods, cheese

I would like to change these things about my eating: I would like to eat when im hungry and stop when im full and not be ashamed of having an appetite. I would l love to kick ED to the curb forever!!!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I believe I'm Naturally Thin because: I am thin so I am told. I do not believe it. I don’t feel like there is anything natural about it.

 

Screw it, I'm going to answer the whole thing again. I can't resist. Things change in 3 years. 

These are some of my favorite foods: peanut butter, chocolate, sriracha sauce, cheese, apples, berries, popcorn, M&Ms, eggs, tacos, greek yogurt, pizza, almonds, ice cream, cereal, berries, steak, chicken, bacon, spinach, carrots, BBQ ribs, bananas, mac & cheese, potatoes, cake, roast beef, burgers, donuts, waffles, cookies. 

These are the foods that I really don't like: protein shakes, protein bars, canned peas

This is how I feel about breakfast: I love breakfast. I'm a cereal eater. I usually eat a bowl of several kinds of cereal, with nuts, berries, and almond milk. Greek yogurt is a breakfast favorite too. I generally eat first thing when I wake up, but on my weekends I eat later and weirder. Pizza for breakfast is divine. I also love restaurant breakfasts. I usually go for waffles or pancakes with eggs and extra bacon. Sometimes it's all about the fried potatoes though.

I have a hard time controlling my eating when I'm feeling: mildly anxious or upset. If I'm seriously stressed, sad, angry, worried, forget it. I have zero appetite, but if it's just a little nagging annoying unsettled sort of a feeling, that's when I'm most likely to eat things I normally wouldn't. (This is unchanged from the first time I answered. Maybe only the degree or frequency has changed. Now that I know I do this, I tend not to do it.)

I do really well eating in these situations: I do really well in almost all situations now. 

I have a hard time limiting my portions when I eat: "too good" food, the processed, engineered-to-be-awesome food that sets off brain fireworks. I can stop, but there is definitely an urge to keep eating when my chosen portion is gone. That's the way the food scientists want it. They're tricksy. Also, if I have a large quantity of something delicious and perishable on hand - a whole cake, a big casserole. The impulse is to finish it before some imaginary deadline, so portions and frequency of consumption may get a little weird. 

This is how I feel about eating out in restaurants: I love eating in restaurants. I love the opportunity to eat great food without having to cook it or clean it up. I don't eat out that often, maybe once or twice a month, so when I go, I tend to order something decadent and enjoy it thoroughly. I'm especially fond of bread baskets, appetizers, and dessert, so fond that sometimes that's all I order. An entree just gets in the way. Other times, I'll get a big entree and skip dessert, or eat it all, or pick it apart and leave half of it, or eat mine plus someone else's. It depends on the place, my appetite, and my mood. 

I would describe my food philosophy like this: I eat well, eat what I like, and stay active. No food is off limits. I like to repeat favorite meals and have a predictable routine. I like to get physically hungry, eat a big satisfying meal, and not think about food again for hours. I'm a fan of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but not opposed to snacks. I don't do food moralizing anymore. I refrain from saying things like "junk food" and "processed crap." It's just food. I like local, organic, and grass-fed. I also like Cheetos and M&Ms. I remember when I used to list what I eat, I'd give it this whole pedigree. It wasn't just crackers. It was, whole grain, non-GMO, organic, fairy dust crackers. Now, I like Ritz, or the ones with the elves. Fuck it. They taste better. 

I feel strong and healthy when I eat: Enough! OMG, I can't stress the importance of that one. I feel strong and healthy when I eat enough. No more wacko, low-cal, low-carb, undereating regimens. Eating enough is my key to muscles, energy, happiness, and leanness.

Am I a grazer or a binger? Neither. I'm a breakfast, lunch, and dinnerer.

I'm really good at: portion control, eating mindfully, owning my choices

I'm afraid of these foods: none. Seriously, none at this point. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. :-)

I would like to change these things about my eating: I'm not actively trying to change anything about my eating. I love the way I eat. It does continue to evolve, but I let it happen naturally based on my needs and preferences. 

I believe I'm Naturally Thin because: I pay attention to hunger, fullness, and how I want to feel. I like to feel good before, during, and after eating. I create balance over time with my food choices. I genuinely enjoy every meal. I don't try to override my body's needs with arbitrary schemes and plans. I meet my true needs instead of numbing myself with food or obsessing about restriction.