Eating Triggers
Sight or Smell of food
What signals you to eat?
Eye, Nose, Mouth, Stomach, Cellular, Mind, Heart
What are the types of hunger?
Negative and Positive events
What causes stress?
Clothes that fit, Children, Energy
What motivates you to lose weight?
Treat your snacks like a meal
How to practice mindful eating?
Stomach Growling
What is Physical Hunger?
Confrontation, Distraction
What are strategies for eating triggers?
OverEating, Drinking, Smoking
What are common reactions to stress?
Doctor’s orders, Pleasing your spouse, Looking good for a special event
What are external motivators?
I honor my emotions rather than stuffing them away with food.
What are Mantras for Mindful eating?
Shop when your not hungry
What are some strategies to decrease temptation?
Cravings for foods due to lack of nutrients
What is Cellular hunger?
Headache or stomach ache, Indigestion, Interrupted sleep
What are Physical reactions to stress?
Having more energy, Being in control of your eating, Liking the way you look and feel
What are Internal motivators?
Watching TV or Working while eating
What is distracted eating?
Eat all the food on your plate
What are some learned behaviors in regards to our relationship with food?
What you eat, when you, How you feel, and What you are doing
What is a food diary?
Anxiety, Sadness, Anger
What stress can cause?
Look for reasons to keep going
What to do when you don't feel motivated?
Bring you gifts of food, Urges you to eat, Eat your favorite food in front of you or leave it out
What are Sabotages?
Limit the number of places where you eat
What are ways to control your eating in challenging situation?
No matter how much you eat, it will not be satisfying
What is the difference between emotional and Physical hunger?
Organize your day, Set Priorities, Delegate Responsibilities
What are destress strategies?
Improvements in your eating and activity habits, increase in energy
What are wins?
Taking a hot shower, Knitting, Writing, Drawing, Taking a walk
What are healthy coping skills?