What's REALLY keeping you from Food Freedom?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When you eat more than you meant to, what usually happens next?
- A.
  I want to eat less or “make up for it” the next day.
- B.
  I think, “Well, I already blew it,” and keep going.
- C.
  I feel guilty because I ate something I think I shouldn’t have.
- D.
  I usually realize I was stressed, upset, bored or overwhelmed when it happened
2.
Which of these thoughts feels the most familiar around food?
- A.
  “I need to get myself back under control.”
- B.
  “I’ll start fresh tomorrow.”
- C.
  “I really shouldn’t be eating this.”
- D.
  “I’m not even hungry, but I really want something to eat.”
3.
What tends to happen with foods you really love?
- A.
  I try not to have them very often, but when I finally do, it can be hard to stop.
- B.
  If I eat more than I planned, I figure the day is already ruined anyway.
- C.
  I enjoy them, but part of me still sees them as “bad” or unhealthy foods.
- D.
  They’re often what I reach for when I need comfort or a break.
4.
Imagine you’re going out for dinner. Which sounds most like you?
- A.
  I might eat less beforehand so I can “save room” or calories for dinner.
- B.
  I sometimes think, “I’m already eating out, so I might as well go all in.”
- C.
  I have a hard time choosing what I actually want because I’m thinking about what I should order.
- D.
  What I want to eat can depend heavily on the kind of day I’ve had emotionally.
5.
When Monday or a new week rolls around, what’s most likely to happen?
- A.
  I feel motivated to tighten things up after eating more freely over the weekend.
- B.
  Monday feels like another chance to finally “do it right.”
- C.
  I start thinking again about the foods I should cut back on or avoid.
- D.
  My eating doesn’t change much because of Monday, but stressful days can still send me looking for food.
6.
What makes eating feel hardest for you?
- A.
  Once I start eating certain foods, it can feel like I can’t get enough of them.
- B.
  One choice can quickly turn into “screw it, I’ll start again later.”
- C.
  There are so many rules and “shoulds” in my head that I don’t always know what I actually want.
- D.
  Food is one of the quickest ways I know to make myself feel better.
7.
Which situation would bother you the MOST?
- A.
  Feeling really hungry and worrying I’ll lose control once I start eating.
- B.
  Eating differently than I planned and feeling like I messed up the whole day.
- C.
  Eating a food I believe isn’t good for me and feeling guilty afterward.
- D.
  Having a rough day and realizing food is the only thing I really want.
8.
If you could change ONE thing about your relationship with food, which would feel like the biggest relief?
- A.
  Being able to eat foods I love without eventually feeling out of control around them.
- B.
  Being able to have an imperfect eating day without needing to start over.
- C.
  Being able to choose food without constantly wondering whether I’m making the “right” choice.
- D.
  Having more ways to cope with emotions so food doesn’t feel like my automatic answer.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Restrict-Rebound Pattern
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Your biggest food-freedom roadblock: restriction → reboundYou may notice that when eating feels out of control, your instinct is to tighten things up.Maybe you eat less the next day, skip a meal, cut certain foods back out, promise yourself you'll “be good,” or try to regain control after eating more than you intended.It makes sense that restriction feels like the solution. But it can also keep the cycle going.When your body or brain expects food to be limited, certain foods can start to feel more urgent. You may think about them more, feel especially drawn to them when they're available, or find yourself eating past the point you intended.Then the overeating becomes evidence that you need more control... and the cycle begins again.What to start practicing1. Don't compensate for yesterday. If you ate more than felt comfortable last night, experiment with returning to your normal eating pattern today instead of trying to “make up for it.”Your next meal doesn't need to punish your last one.2. Notice the foods that feel scarce. Pay attention to thoughts like:“I better eat it now because I won't have it again.” “I'll finish this tonight and start fresh tomorrow.” “I can't trust myself around this food.”Those thoughts can be clues that restriction — physical or mental — is still playing a role.3. Practice consistency before control. Rather than asking, “How can I eat less?”, try asking:“Am I eating enough, regularly enough, that I don't arrive at food feeling desperate for it?”You don't have to fix everything at once. Start by noticing where deprivation is showing up in your relationship with food.Your food-freedom focus:Less compensation. More consistency.Remember: this quiz identifies the pattern that showed up most strongly in your answers; it doesn't mean you only experience this one. Most of us have some overlap among the different eating patterns. Start with the pattern above and practice one small change at a time.Hi! I'm Lara 👋🏻I'm a Certified Intuitive Eating Pro Lay Facilitator and a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach who is passionate about helping people break the diet cycle, understand what’s actually driving their eating, and build a more peaceful, trusting relationship with food (without another set of rules telling them how to eat).My approach is all about curiosity over judgment, flexibility over perfection, and helping you find a way of eating that actually works in your real life.If you’ve spent years feeling like food shouldn’t be this hard, you’re exactly who I create this stuff for. ❤️Want to keep going?Keep an eye on your inbox! I’ll be sharing more practical food-freedom support with you there, including ways to work with me if you’d like more personalized help.Follow me on Instagram - @laraslosingit
2.
The All-or-Nothing Pattern
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Your biggest food-freedom roadblock: the “I blew it” cycleYou may not struggle most with food itself.You may struggle with what happens after eating doesn't go according to plan.One dessert becomes:“Well, I've already screwed up.”Eating past fullness becomes:“I'll start over tomorrow.”A weekend that looks different from your usual routine becomes:“I'll get back on track Monday.”When eating is framed as a success or failure, there's very little room for being a normal human who sometimes eats differently than intended.And strangely enough, the promise of a fresh start tomorrow can make it easier to say “screw it” today.What to start practicing1. Replace “start over” with “continue.”There is nothing to restart.If lunch didn't feel great, dinner doesn't need to become a correction. It can simply be your next eating opportunity.Try telling yourself:“I don't have to fix the rest of the day. I just get to make my next choice.”2. Practice the middle ground.Watch for extremes:perfect / ruined / healthy / unhealthy / on track / off track / good day / bad dayThen deliberately look for the boring middle.Maybe you ate more dessert than you wanted, and you can still have a normal breakfast tomorrow.Both things can be true.3. Stop turning one choice into a prediction.Eating past fullness doesn't mean:“I'm losing control again.”It means:“I ate past fullness this time.”Try describing what happened without turning it into a judgment about your entire relationship with food.Your food-freedom focus:Your next choice matters more than your last one.Remember: this quiz identifies the pattern that showed up most strongly in your answers; it doesn't mean you only experience this one. Most of us have some overlap among the different eating patterns. Start with the pattern above and practice one small change at a time.Hi! I'm Lara 👋🏻I'm a Certified Intuitive Eating Pro Lay Facilitator and a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach who is passionate about helping people break the diet cycle, understand what’s actually driving their eating, and build a more peaceful, trusting relationship with food (without another set of rules telling them how to eat).My approach is all about curiosity over judgment, flexibility over perfection, and helping you find a way of eating that actually works in your real life.If you’ve spent years feeling like food shouldn’t be this hard, you’re exactly who I create this stuff for. ❤️Want to keep going?Keep an eye on your inbox! I’ll be sharing more practical food-freedom support with you there, including ways to work with me if you’d like more personalized help.Follow me on Instagram - @laraslosingit
3.
The Food Rules Pattern
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Your biggest food-freedom roadblock: too many “shoulds” around foodYou may have stopped following an official diet, but diet rules can linger long after the meal plan disappears.You might still hear thoughts like:“I shouldn't eat carbs at night.” “I've already had enough today.” “I should choose the healthier option.” “Dessert is okay, but I really shouldn't need it.”Eventually, all those rules can make it difficult to tell what you actually want, need or enjoy.Food freedom doesn't mean nutrition stops mattering.It means nutrition becomes information you can use rather than a set of rules you have to obey perfectly.What to start practicing1. Catch the word “should.”For the next few days, simply notice every time your brain says:“I should…” or “I shouldn't…”Don't immediately force yourself to do the opposite.Instead ask:“Where did this rule come from?”and:“What would I choose if I wasn't trying to be good?”2. Turn rules into choices.Instead of:“I can't have fries.”Try:“I can have fries. What actually sounds satisfying right now?”Instead of:“I need to eat vegetables.”Try:“Would adding something fresh or filling help this meal feel better in my body?”The food might stay exactly the same.What's changing is why you're choosing it.3. Practice adding before subtracting.If you want to bring nutrition into your eating, experiment with:“What could I add?”Protein? Something satisfying? Fruit or vegetables? A carbohydrate that will actually keep you full? Something you genuinely enjoy?This can help nutrition feel supportive rather than restrictive.Your food-freedom focus:Fewer food rules. More informed choices.Remember: this quiz identifies the pattern that showed up most strongly in your answers; it doesn't mean you only experience this one. Most of us have some overlap among the different eating patterns. Start with the pattern above and practice one small change at a time.Hi! I'm Lara 👋🏻I'm a Certified Intuitive Eating Pro Lay Facilitator and a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach who is passionate about helping people break the diet cycle, understand what’s actually driving their eating, and build a more peaceful, trusting relationship with food (without another set of rules telling them how to eat).My approach is all about curiosity over judgment, flexibility over perfection, and helping you find a way of eating that actually works in your real life.If you’ve spent years feeling like food shouldn’t be this hard, you’re exactly who I create this stuff for. ❤️Want to keep going?Keep an eye on your inbox! I’ll be sharing more practical food-freedom support with you there, including ways to work with me if you’d like more personalized help.Find me on Instagram - @laraslosingit
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The Emotional Eating Pattern
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Your biggest food-freedom roadblock: food has become one of your go-to coping toolsYou may find yourself wanting food when you're stressed, lonely, bored, overwhelmed, exhausted or simply desperate for a little comfort.First: eating emotionally is not automatically a problem.Food is comforting. Humans eat for reasons beyond physical hunger.The difficulty comes when food feels like your only option; or when you find yourself eating almost automatically and feeling confused or guilty afterward.The goal doesn't have to be “never emotionally eat again.”A much more realistic goal is to create enough space between the feeling and the food so that you have a choice.Sometimes you'll still choose the food.That's allowed too.What to start practicing1. Use a 60-second pause — not a food ban.When you notice the urge to eat without physical hunger, don't immediately tell yourself no.Try:“I can absolutely eat. First, what is happening right now?”Ask yourself:What am I feeling?What happened right before this urge showed up?What do I need?Would food help?Is there anything else that might help too?The point isn't to talk yourself out of eating.It's to make the choice more conscious.2. Build a bigger coping toolbox.Choose three things that genuinely help you regulate or comfort yourself.Not things you're supposed to enjoy.Things that actually work.Maybe:texting someone, going outside for five minutes, showering, lying down, putting headphones on, journaling, watching something comforting, getting away from whatever is overstimulating youFood can stay in the toolbox.We're just trying to make sure it isn't the only tool in there.3. Get curious afterward instead of judging yourself.If you emotionally eat, replace:“Why did I do that again?”with:“What was I needing in that moment?”That question gives you useful information.Shame usually doesn't.Your food-freedom focus:More awareness. More options. Less judgment.Remember: this quiz identifies the pattern that showed up most strongly in your answers; it doesn't mean you only experience this one. Most of us have some overlap among the different eating patterns. Start with the pattern above and practice one small change at a time.Hi! I'm Lara 👋🏻I'm a Certified Intuitive Eating Pro Lay Facilitator and a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach who is passionate about helping people break the diet cycle, understand what’s actually driving their eating, and build a more peaceful, trusting relationship with food (without another set of rules telling them how to eat).My approach is all about curiosity over judgment, flexibility over perfection, and helping you find a way of eating that actually works in your real life.If you’ve spent years feeling like food shouldn’t be this hard, you’re exactly who I create this stuff for. ❤️Want to keep going?Keep an eye on your inbox! I’ll be sharing more practical food-freedom support with you there, including ways to work with me if you’d like more personalized help.Follow me on Instagram - @laraslosingit

What's REALLY keeping you from Food Freedom?

Take this 2-minute quiz to uncover the exact pattern that is keeping you stuck in the diet cycle and discover what to work on FIRST to move toward true food freedom!

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Quiz Outcomes