Labeling Foods
Common Foods
Redirection:
Group questions
Group questions
Thanksgiving Day Care
100
By setting up rigid parameters around the food you eat, what usually happens?
- You will find yourself craving the food more
- You will think/daydream about it more often
100
What food group does the following fit into: Turkey
Bonus (50 points): What are the exchanges?
Turkey: Protein
Exchanges:
1 oz. dark meat turkey= 1 protein
2 oz. white meat turkey = 1 protein
100
Someone made a comment during meal that didn't sit right with you?
- Pause and step away. Take a breath
- Change the subject
- Boundaries: "Happy that works for you, but that doesn't work for me"
100
You had a difficult Thanksgiving Day dinner and it didn't go as planned. How do you plan to take care of yourself?
Provide 3 ways
- Healthy coping skills
- Talk to a supportive friend/family member
- Practice your mantras
- If approved for activity: go for a light stroll
200
How can you prevent yourself as labeling "good" and "bad"?
- Remind yourself all foods nourish our bodies
- Remind yourself that all foods fit with moderation, variety, and balance
- Look at all foods as being neutral; neither good or bad
200
What food group does the following fit into:
Mashed Potatoes and gravy
Bonus (50 points): What are the exchanges?
Mashed potatoes: Grain
Gravy: Free
Exchanges:
1/2 c. potatoes (mashed/sweet)= 1 grain
2 Tbsp gravy= free
200
Someone made a comment about the amount of food that you have on your plate. What would you like to say/do?
- Remind yourself that the food you plated is important to continue your recovery
- Ask that person to keep their eyes on their own plate
200
You are anticipating dinner, and some ED feelings and anxiety arise.
What can you do to regulate your feelings
- Talk to a supportive friend/family member
- Remind yourself its another meal with different food
300
When eating a food we view as "bad", how can we remind ourselves that all foods are neither "good" or "bad", but neutral?
- All food nourishes my body
- All food gives me the energy I need for my body to work
- All food fits!
300
What food group does the following fit into: Pie
Bonus (50 points): What are the exchanges?
Grain and fat
Exchanges:
2" (any) pie= 1 grain and 1 fat
300
Someone made a comment about your appearance. How would you respond?
- MIND YOUR **** BUSINESS
- Remind yourself recovery looks different for everyone
- Affirmation: "my body is worthy no matter what"
300
What is a pre-care technique?
Hint: think about your meal plan
Nourish your body during your regular meals and snacks
400
What happens when we label food as "good" or "bad"?
- We may experience guilt or shame when eating a "bad" food
- We may binge on the "bad" food
400
What food group does the following fit into: Green Bean Casserole
Bonus (50 points): What are the exchanges?
Green Bean Casserole:
Vegetable and Fat
Exchanges:
1/2 c.= 1 vegetable and 1 fat
400
Someone chooses not to plate a dessert because they say they have already been "bad" for today.
- Remind yourself dessert is a part of recovery and is a normal part of eating
- Walk away from the comment, educate them if you desire
400
How can sleep the day before help regulate your holiday anxiety?
- Sleep is an important part of your overall health
- Prevents grogginess, overthinking, ED thoughts, etc.
500
Hypothetical situation:
You are at Thanksgiving dinner and you hear someone say food A is better/healthier than food B. What would you like to say?
- All the food here looks delicious
- All foods fit with variety, moderation, and balance
500
What food group does the following fit into: Candied yams with marshmallows
Bonus (50 points): What are the exchanges?
Grain and fat
Bonus:
1/2 c.= 1 grain and 1 fat
500
Someone mentions they didn't eat all day to prepare themselves for Thanksgiving Day. What would you like to say?
- Remind yourself restricting to compensate for a meal is disordered eating
- It is normal to eat your regular meals/snacks and have a holiday meal all in one day
- Walk away, take a breath if needed
500
This question is for everyone!
Choose your sidekick to help you get through the day.
This can be a friend/family member/staff, etc.
Who were some people you thought of?