EATRITE - 4e - Behaviour Modification 1

The purpose of this exercise is to:

1 Create an awareness of environmental factors
2 Identify influences that cause me to buy food (thoughtlessly, carelessly, rebelliously)
3 Identify influences that cause me to eat when not hungry (bored, frustrated, hurt)
4 Identify changes still to be made and celebrate those already made

Scripture: Psalm 7:17

A = Always O = Often So = Sometimes Se = Seldom N = Never

SHOPPING
Never shop on an empty stomach
Make up a list and stick to it
Avoid ready-to-eat meals
Keep within a specific budget
Stay away from the bakery area

CONTACT WITH FOOD
Keep food in appropriate places
Keep left-overs out of sight - store in containers (opaque?)
Prepare next meal shortly after consuming previous meal
Clean away left-overs immediately
Avoid nibbling whilst preparing food
Refrain from impulsive eating

EATING ROUTINE
Listen to my body - eat at scheduled times
Refuse food offered by others "No, thank you" (graciously)
Eat at my Designated Eating Place/s
Only eating whilst eating
Lay a proper table for every meal
Avoid working during lunch time
Avoid eating at my Designated Work Place
Avoid eating in the car
Practice polite ways to decline food
Plan my eating at the party BEFORE the party
Eat small healthy snacks before going to a restaurant

You want to see "always" and "often" more and more regularly

From EATRITE - Leslie Hand