• Think about food and weight constantly
• Feel frustrated with dieting
• Eat in response to anger, boredom, anxiety, stress, loneliness, etc.
• Feel guilt and remorse when I overeat
• Eat when I am not hungry
• Attempt to control my weight by fasting, vomitting, taking laxatives or exercising
• Feel anxious, guilty or empty if I miss my exercise time
• Deny myself food if I miss my exercise
• Think of the time spent exercising in terms of how many calories I burn
• Feel unworthy because my body isn't the right weight or shape
• Have a range of sizes in my wardrobe
• Wear clothes that divert attention from my weight
• Avoid looking in full-length mirrors

• Believe that if I stopped concentrating on controlling my weight I would become fat?.

If you have identified 5 or more of these you may need help.

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