What is your Eating Personality?

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Quiz Questions

1.
You are out to eat with friends and everyone is ordering pizza, burgers and pasta... what are you most likely to order? (Make sure to scroll down to see all options)
- A.
  Basic salad with dressing on the side.
- B.
  You had a stressful day so you treat yourself to the juiciest thing on the menu!
- C.
  You quickly pick something that sounds good, not thinking too much about it.
- D.
  You make the healthiest choice possible and don't give it a second thought.
- E.
  You analyze the menu while calculating how many calories/points/carbs you have left.
- F.
  You order the burger with double cheese, the chili-cheese fries with bacon, a side of bbq beans (or something equally as decadent) cause you only live once!
2.
It's late at night, after a bad day... what are you most likely to do?
- A.
  You eat your weight in ice cream, chips, candy and snacks until you finally feel some relief.
- B.
  You take a long bath, do your nightly routine and go to bed knowing that tomorrow is another day.
- C.
  You watch some T.V. or a movie and munch mindlessly on whatever is available.
- D.
  Just like any other night, you have some junkfood for no real reason. It's just a habit.
- E.
  Even though your day was terrible, you are more concerned with what you are going to eat lunch tomorrow, and what small thing can you "get away with" for a late night treat.
3.
Your breakfast usually consists of...
- A.
  I often skip breakfast because it's an easy way to save calories or carbs for later.
- B.
  A couple bites here... a couple bites there... nothing major, just whatever I'm grazing on.
- C.
  Skipping it or eating egg whites to make up for my recent binge.
- D.
  Mostly decent choices, but if I'm dealing with something, I might indulge in a triple stack of pancakes or a huge muffin with loads of butter.
- E.
  If I feel like eating breakfast it's usually something light and fresh.
4.
My relationship with food...
- A.
  Food makes me feel better
- B.
  Food has no control over me
- C.
  I obsess over it
- D.
  I fight the urge to eat everything in sight
- E.
  I eat whatever I want, whenever I want
- F.
  I don't really have one.
5.
It's the middle of the day... (which one of these is most common for you?)
- A.
  I'm already worried about being able to control my eating later tonight.
- B.
  I'm not really eating... I'm just having a chip. then 15 minutes later a gummy bear. Then 12 minutes later a piece of popcorn. They are just bites... so they don't really count.
- C.
  I'm doing my day as usual. Eating to fuel my body when needed and not giving it a second thought.
- D.
  I have eaten pretty good today, so I will go check out that new donut place, it's gotten great reviews!!
- E.
  I know exactly how many carbs/calories/ounces I have consumed and am making sure to leave some for dinner.
- F.
  Going good so far, but I got some bad news and ate a candy bar.
6.
You are at the movie theater and the plot takes a sad twist. What are you most likely to do?
- A.
  Keep snacking on the popcorn, candy and soda that you have had the whole time.
- B.
  Drown your sorrows in the extra large bucket of buttered popcorn that you had only had a couple bites of until now.
- C.
  Feel sad, but also deprived because the popcorn smells so good and you are resisting it.
- D.
  Reach for your friends snacks cause you forgot to bring some.
- E.
  Be in the moment and empathize with the situation.
- F.
  Indulge in a couple pieces of candy, knowing that you will have to eat less later to make up for it.
7.
There is ice cream in the freezer... (or substitute with your favorite treat)
- A.
  Cool.
- B.
  You know it's there and you can hear it calling you.
- C.
  Of course. I keep a good supply and I eat it often.
- D.
  I have read the nutrition label and know that I can have precisely 3 tablespoons after dinner.
- E.
  I usually don't eat it, but man it's been a rough day!
- F.
  I'll probably have a bite or two at some point... I always do.
8.
It's Dinner Time...
- A.
  I try to eat healthy but I end up with whatever is convenient.
- B.
  I usually make great choices at dinner time!
- C.
  I'm not that hungry cause I snack a lot through the day.
- D.
  I am careful about what, and how much I eat.
- E.
  Great, I'm healthy and at my ideal weight - so let's eat!
9.
You are at a concert with a friend...
- A.
  You brought a small treat for yourself and that is all you will have.
- B.
  You stock up on drinks, tacos and snacks before you find your seat.
- C.
  You really want to grab a snack but you resist the urge.
- D.
  You ate a healthy dinner beforehand and you enjoy a beverage during the show.
- E.
  You say "to hell with it" and decide to eat and drink whatever you want, it's not every day that you go to a concert with a friend.
- F.
  You have a few bites here and there... nothing major.
10.
What's in your purse?
- A.
  Discount coupons for local restaurants, fun-size candy, a bag of peanuts and a granola bar.
- B.
  An emergency packet of stevia.
- C.
  A protein bar.
- D.
  Nothing... who's asking and why do they care.
- E.
  I don't know.... nothing.... maybe a candy bar... I just need to know it's there in case I'm like sad or something.
- F.
  Whatever snack items I grabbed while running out the door.
11.
If I had to pick one phrase that explains how I am with food it would be:
- A.
  Guilty as charged
- B.
  At ease
- C.
  Busy thinking about other things
- D.
  Guilty pleasure!
- E.
  Can't stop, won't stop... (thinking about it)
- F.
  Security blanket
12.
Your ideal date would consist of:
- A.
  A decadent restaurant
- B.
  Farm-to-Table Fare
- C.
  Any place without food
- D.
  Food Truck hopping
- E.
  Whatever. You are not that hungry cause you have been snacking all day.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Emotional Eater
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You usually turn to food as a way to help you feel better, especially if you are feeling sad or "moody." Your brain is wired to seek food as a source of comfort, so matter how hard you try to use willpower, you will likely end up eating until you feel better.
2.
Binge Eater
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You try so hard not to overeat but when you do, you stuff yourself, and then you feel guilt and shame and maybe even eat some more. You continuously promise yourself that you will "be better tomorrow" only to relive the same cycle over again.
3.
Mindless Snacker
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You find yourself with your hand in the bag of chips and you aren't sure how you got there. And at the end of the day it's hard to figure out how much you ate because you are snacking on little things all day. You catch yourself eating for no reason, just cause it's there.
4.
Food Thinker
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You may eat "healthy" but you are constantly thinking about it. Obsessing over how much to eat and when to eat it. You think about every little bite, and maybe even weight your food or count your calories to make sure you stick to the plan.
5.
Junkfood Junkie
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You might not eat that much, but when you do, it's junk, junk and more junk. You survive on pizza, pasta, burgers, shakes, ice cream, candy and soda. You try to eat healthy by ordering lettuce on your burger or occasionally choosing the side-salad over the fries... but you know that you choose junk over "healthy" food more often.
6.
Healthy Eater
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You have a great relationship with food for the most part, and eat healthy foods. You don't think too much about food, you just eat what your body wants, and you stop when you feel full. You eat thoughtfully and don't rush too much, so you can enjoy your food. You appreciate a wide-variety of vegetables and eat them often. You might still have your "moments" where your choices are not perfect, but overall you are a healthy eater! This is something to be proud of! Make sure to share your results with your friends! It doesn't hurt to brag a little!