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Can you describe your typical eating pattern throughout the day?

(meals, snacks, timing)

Is there a way you would prefer to eat?

For example, do you need many small portions but would prefer to eat fewer, larger meals without snacks in between? Or do you have any other ideal eating pattern in mind?

Do you know specific foods or situations that trigger overeating, binge eating, or emotional eating for you?

How often do you find yourself eating when not hungry?

This can include mindless snacking/eating or proper overeating (binge, emotional)

Do you eat when you feel specific emotions (e.g., stress, boredom, sadness)?

How do you feel after overeating or binge eating?

After you’ve overeaten at night, what are your thoughts in the morning when you wake up?

Have you followed any specific diets or eating plans in the past? If so, which ones and for how long?

CURRENT FOOD RELATIONSHIP

How do you currently feel about food and eating?

(e.g., anxious, guilty, out of control)

How confident are you in your ability to understand your hunger and fullness signals?

(Scale of 1-10)

How confident are you in your ability to listen to and follow your hunger and fullness signals?

(Scale of 1-10)

How often do you eat until you feel overly full or uncomfortable?

Do you ever restrict food or skip meals in an attempt to control your weight or compensate for overeating?

What are your most challenging times of the day or situations for managing your eating habits?

How have you tried to change your eating habits on your own?

What practical steps/tools have you used, and how did that go? (This can include anything you’ve tried to better your relationship with food).

How do you eat/feel about food during your menstrual cycle (in your luteal phase)?

How would you describe your general appetite?

Do you know/understand your general appetite?

What are your favorite foods and how often do you eat them?

LIFESTYLE & EXERCISE

Can you describe your current exercise routine, including frequency and types of exercise?

How does your exercise routine impact your eating habits and vice versa?

(Physically and mentally: Do you feel anxious when you’ve had something sweet but haven’t exercised?)

How do you generally feel about your body and self-image?

How do you manage your stress levels, and do they impact your eating habits?

GOALS & EXPECTATIONS

What are your main goals for our time working together?

e.g., stop binge/emotional/overeating, improve relationship with food, reach a completely normal and carefree food relationship, etc.

What do you hope to achieve in the first four weeks of our work together?

Are there any specific challenges or barriers you foresee in achieving your goals?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Is there any other information you feel is important for me to know about your relationship with food or your eating habits?

Do you have any medical conditions or take any medications that might affect your eating habits?

Have you worked with any other professionals (e.g., therapists, dietitians) regarding your eating habits? If so, what was the experience like?

Do you have any food allergies or intolerances that I should be aware of?

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