Emotional Eating Quiz

Discover what type of emotional eater are you!

Answer each question honestly and select the option that best describes your feelings and behaviors.

1.

When you eat, how often are you eating without physical hunger?

A) Rarely – I mostly eat when I'm hungry but if I’m craving something I freely allow myself to eat it.

B) Occasionally – Sometimes I eat for emotional reasons, but it’s a small amount and I sometimes feel guilty.

C) Frequently – I sometimes eat more than I need when I'm emotional, and it can feel uncomfortable.

D) Often – I eat when I'm emotional, and I tend to overeat, especially when I’ve been restricting or am about to start restricting again.

E) Almost always – I eat large amounts without control, and I often feel ashamed after eating.

2.

How do you feel after eating for emotional reasons?

A) Content and satisfied – It’s an enjoyable experience.

B) A bit guilty – I sometimes feel bad about it but don’t dwell on it.

C) Uncomfortable – I ate too much and don’t enjoy it.

D) Conflicted – I ate a lot, and while it may have been emotional, I’m also thinking about the restrictions I might face soon.

E) Ashamed – I feel disgusted with myself and lose control.

3.

When eating emotionally, how much food do you usually consume?

A) A reasonable amount – Just enough to feel better respecting my fullness cues.

B) A reasonable amount – but I feel some guilt afterward.

C) A larger amount than usual – I eat until I'm uncomfortable.

D) A much larger amount – It’s often related to something I’ve been restricting or plan to restrict.

E) An excessive amount – I eat a lot in a short time and don’t enjoy it.

4.

How do you feel before eating emotionally?

A) I feel fine – no strong emotions or worries.

B) A bit stressed or anxious, but it's not overwhelming.

C) I feel emotionally overwhelmed or upset.

D) I feel anxious about dieting or my weight, which leads me to eat emotionally.

E) I feel hopeless or out of control, and I give in to binge eating.

5.

Do you ever feel that you’ve lost control over your eating during emotional moments?

A) No, I can stop whenever I want.

B) Sometimes, it only bothers me if I feel I will gain weight.

C) Yes, I sometimes feel uncomfortable, but I can usually stop.

D) Yes, I feel compelled to eat more, especially when thinking about dieting.

E) Yes, I completely lose control and can't stop myself.

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