What is Your Eating Personality?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How do you decide what to eat for a meal?

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  • A.
    Whatever fits into my latest diet plan!
  • B.
    I listen to my body and pick what feels right.
  • C.
    I meticulously plan meals for maximum health benefits.
  • D.
    Whatever’s quick and easy – I’m always on the go!
• 2.
  How often do you read food labels?

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  • A.
    The nutritional content of my food matters to me. I always check for specific ingredients and nutrition information.
  • B.
    It depends on the eating plan I'm following. I'll be careful to eat according to the recommendations.
  • C.
    Occasionally, but it’s not a major factor in my food choices.
  • D.
    I'm either too busy to notice, or avoid looking because I don't want to feel guilty.
• 3.
  What’s your approach to eating out at restaurants?

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  • A.
    I tune into my hunger and taste preferences and order whatever feels right in the moment.
  • B.
    I often overeat because I'm so caught up in conversation or don't want to waste the food.
  • C.
    I prefer places where I can control how the food is prepared.
  • D.
    I choose meals that fit within my diet plan.
• 4.
  How do you feel if you eat something you consider "unhealthy"?

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    I enjoy it without guilt and move on.
  • B.
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    It's rare, but I feel awful and plan to make up for it.
  • C.
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    I zone out in the moment and am filled with guilt when I'm done.
  • D.
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    I feel like I’ve failed my diet and need to get back on track.
• 5.
  How often do you feel hungry and eat according to your hunger cues?

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  • A.
    What and when I eat is decided by my eating window, calories or other detailed meal plan.
  • B.
    Your body gives you cues?! I often don't notice until I'm really hungry, continue eating when I know I should be full and feel uncomfortable.
  • C.
    I feel intune with my body! I eat when I'm hungry and stop when I've had enough.
  • D.
    I'm careful not to overeat and try not to eat after 7 pm.
• 6.
  How much time do you spend thinking about food and meal planning?

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    A lot, I meticulously plan all my meals.
  • B.
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    During the work/school day I'm usually fine, but then things can get out of control in the evenings.
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    Quite a bit, to ensure I stick to my eating plan.
  • D.
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    Some, but I allow flexibility and follow my cravings.
• 7.
  How do you feel after eating a meal?

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  • A.
    Sometimes I feel hungry and wish I had more or something else, but know I can't to stick with my meal plan.
  • B.
    I feel content and satisfied.
  • C.
    I often worry if I ate the right things.
  • D.
    Feeling uncomfortably full with a side of guilt is a familar feeling.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your eating personality is... The Careful Clean Eater!

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  Careful Clean Eaters are highly vigilant about what foods they put into their bodies. They are often seen as the "perfect" eaters, highly nutrition-conscious and outwardly appearing health-focused. This type of eater tends to be meticulous about their food choices, often scrutinizing food labels and preferring foods that are prepared in a specific way. While they might not officially be on a diet, their mindset is constantly monitoring and planning meals to avoid any "unhealthy" foods. This intense vigilance can sometimes cross into an obsession, potentially leading to a condition known as orthorexia, where the focus on healthy eating becomes unhealthy.Careful Clean Eaters spend a lot of time thinking about their next meal or snack, worrying about the quality and quantity of food they consume. They often feel guilty if they deviate from their strict food rules, which can make social eating situations challenging. This eating style is driven by a desire for control and perfection in their eating habits.3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Relationship with Food 🍲1. Practice Food Neutrality: Work on seeing food as neither "good" nor "bad." All foods can fit into a balanced diet.2. Allow Flexibility:Try to be more flexible with your eating patterns. It's okay to enjoy foods that don't meet your usual standards occasionally.3. Challenge Food Rules: Identify and challenge any strict food rules you follow. Ask yourself if these rules are truly serving your well-being."Who's This Intuitive Eating Friend Encouraging Me to Love My Body?" Let Me Fill You In 👇Hey there, I'm Meredith MacKenzie, Intuitive Eating Coach and Therapist 👋 From my own binge eating recovery to providing therapy for women at two community-based eating disorders programs, studying to completing my MA and PhD in Counselling - you could say helping women overcome emotional eating is my thingWhat's Next??Check Out More Goodies on Intuitive Eating, Below 👇🏻What is Intuitive Eating? Is it Right for Me? I break down what Intuitive Eating is and how you can make simple shifts to be more aligned with your body's needs.Orthorexia, When Eating Healthy Goes Bad: Is it actually possible to be too focused on your health?Want to Work Together?Learn more about the One Body to Love program: Transform your relationship with food and your body - Live with food freedom without ditching the good stuff!Book a free 20-minute discovery call: Questions—or Ready to dig even deeper? Let’s chat!P.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox Soon with Tips to Get Started Living with Food Freedom!
• 2.
  Your eating personality is... The Professional Dieter!

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  Professional Dieters are perpetual dieters, always on the lookout for the latest diet plan or weight loss gimmick. They have extensive knowledge about calories, portion sizes, and diet "tricks," but despite this, they are always starting new diets because the previous ones did not work long-term. This cycle of dieting, losing weight, and then regaining it is frustrating and often leads to a sense of failure.The Professional Dieter's eating habits are heavily influenced by their current diet plan. They might engage in chronic under-eating, fasting, or cutting back on certain foods in an attempt to lose weight. This constant dieting can blur the lines between health and obsession with weight loss. When not officially on a diet, they are often thinking about the next diet they will try, leading to intermittent periods of binge eating and food restriction.3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Relationship with Food 🍲1. Ditch the Diet Mentality: Let go of the idea that you need to be on a diet to manage your weight. Focus on overall health and well-being instead.2. Honor Your Hunger: Eat when you feel hungry rather than sticking to a rigid diet plan. Trust that your body knows when it needs nourishment.3. Respect Your Fullness: Pay attention to your body's signals of fullness and stop eating when you feel comfortably satisfied."Who's This Intuitive Eating Friend Encouraging Me to Love My Body?" Let Me Fill You In 👇Hey there, I'm Meredith MacKenzie, Intuitive Eating Coach and Therapist 👋 From my own binge eating recovery to providing therapy for women at two community-based eating disorders programs, studying to completing my MA and PhD in Counselling - you could say helping women overcome emotional eating is my thingWhat's Next??Check Out More Goodies on Intuitive Eating, Below 👇🏻What is Intuitive Eating? Is it Right for Me? I break down what Intuitive Eating is and how you can make simple shifts to be more aligned with your body's needs.If I Stop Restricting Will I Lose Control? Worried about ending the diet cycle? Give this one a watch!Want to Work Together?Learn more about the One Body to Love program: Transform your relationship with food and your body - Live with food freedom without ditching the good stuff!Book a free 20-minute discovery call: Questions—or Ready to dig even deeper? Let’s chat!P.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox Soon with Tips to Get Started Living with Food Freedom!
• 3.
  Your eating personality is... The Unconscious Eater!

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  Unconscious Eaters often engage in "paired eating," where they eat while doing another activity such as watching TV, working, or using their phone. This lack of awareness about their eating habits makes it difficult for them to identify their eating personality. There are several subtypes of Unconscious Eaters, including the Chaotic Unconscious Eater, the Refuse-Not Unconscious Eater, the Waste-Not Unconscious Eater, and the Emotional Unconscious Eater.Subtypes:Chaotic Unconscious Eater: Lives a busy, overscheduled life and eats whatever is available without much thought to nutrition.Refuse-Not Unconscious Eater: Eats food just because it is available, regardless of hunger.Waste-Not Unconscious Eater: Eats to get the most value for their money, often finishing others' plates.Emotional Unconscious Eater: Uses food to cope with emotions such as stress, anger, or loneliness.Unconscious Eaters tend to eat mindlessly, which can lead to overeating and weight gain. They might not remember what or how much they ate, and this lack of awareness can make it challenging to change their eating habits. This eating style often results in chronic overeating and can be a response to various external and internal cues.3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Relationship with Food 🍲1. Eat Without Distractions:Make a habit of eating without engaging in other activities like watching TV or using your phone. This helps you become more aware of your eating.2. Tune into Hunger and Fullness:Regularly check in with your body to understand your hunger and fullness signals. Eat when you're hungry and stop when you're satisfied.3. Manage Emotional Eating:Find alternative ways to cope with emotions like stress or boredom, such as talking to a friend, practicing a hobby, or exercising."Who's This Intuitive Eating Friend Encouraging Me to Love My Body?" Let Me Fill You In 👇Hey there, I'm Meredith MacKenzie, Intuitive Eating Coach and Therapist 👋 From my own binge eating recovery to providing therapy for women at two community-based eating disorders programs, studying to completing my MA and PhD in Counselling - you could say helping women overcome emotional eating is my thingWhat's Next??Check Out More Goodies on Intuitive Eating, Below 👇🏻What is Intuitive Eating? Is it Right for Me? I break down what Intuitive Eating is and how you can make simple shifts to be more aligned with your body's needs.5 Steps to Overcome Binge Eating at Night: Feel out of control once you crash on the couch for the evening? This video is the solution!Want to Work Together?Learn more about the One Body to Love program: Transform your relationship with food and your body - Live with food freedom without ditching the good stuff!Book a free 20-minute discovery call: Questions—or Ready to dig even deeper? Let’s chat!P.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox Soon with Tips to Get Started Living with Food Freedom!
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  Your eating personality is... The Intuitive Eater!

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  An Intuitive Eater is someone who has a harmonious relationship with food and their body. They listen to their internal hunger and fullness cues, eating when they are hungry and stopping when they are satisfied. Intuitive Eaters do not categorize foods as "good" or "bad"; instead, they enjoy a wide variety of foods without guilt or anxiety. They trust their body's signals to guide their eating choices and focus on how food makes them feel rather than adhering to external diet rules.Intuitive Eaters approach food with a sense of freedom and flexibility. They eat mindfully, savouring each bite and enjoying the experience of eating. They are attuned to their body's needs and cravings, allowing themselves to enjoy all foods in moderation. This eating style promotes a positive relationship with food, free from the cycle of restriction and overeating. Intuitive Eaters prioritize their overall well-being, choosing foods that nourish both their body and mind.Mindful Eating: Paying full attention to the eating experience, enjoying the taste, texture, and aroma of food.Body Trust: Trusting their body's hunger and fullness signals to guide their eating habits.Food Freedom: Enjoying a wide variety of foods without labelling them as "good" or "bad."Balance: Eating for both nourishment and pleasure, finding a healthy balance that works for them.No Guilt: Experiencing food without guilt or anxiety, allowing themselves to enjoy what they eat.Intuitive Eaters embody a balanced and mindful approach to eating, fostering a healthy and positive relationship with food and their bodies."Who's This Intuitive Eating Friend Encouraging Me to Love My Body?" Let Me Fill You In 👇Hey there, I'm Meredith MacKenzie, Intuitive Eating Coach and Therapist 👋 From my own binge eating recovery to providing therapy for women at two community-based eating disorders programs, studying to completing my MA and PhD in Counselling - you could say helping women overcome emotional eating is my thingWhat's Next??Check Out More Goodies on Intuitive Eating, Below 👇🏻What is Intuitive Eating? Is it Right for Me? I break down what Intuitive Eating is and how you can make simple shifts to be more aligned with your body's needs.Can You Really Be Healthy at Every Size?? Science is on your side as an Intuitive Eater!Want to Work Together?Learn more about the One Body to Love program: Transform your relationship with food and your body - Live with food freedom without ditching the good stuff!Book a free 20-minute discovery call: Questions—or Ready to dig even deeper? Let’s chat!P.S. Expect to See Me in Your Inbox Soon with Tips for Living with Food Freedom!