This is a brief assessment of your mindful eating skills (it isn’t a diagnostic assessment). It is to help you to identify which skills you may want to boost. Don’t forget to notice what you already do well. After you complete this quiz, write down a mindful eating goal.
1. I tend to stop eating when I am full
All of the time – Most of the time – Occasionally – Sometimes – Almost Never
2. I eat when I am hungry rather than emotional
All of the time – Most of the time – Occasionally – Sometimes – Almost Never
3. I try not to “pick” at food
All of the time – Most of the time – Occasionally – Sometimes – Almost Never
4. I taste each bite before reaching for the next
All of the time – Most of the time – Occasionally – Sometimes – Almost Never
5. When I eat, I think about how nourishing the food is for my body
All of the time – Most of the time – Occasionally – Sometimes – Almost Never
6. I am nonjudgmental of myself, my body and when I accidentally overeat
All of the time – Most of the time – Occasionally – Sometimes – Almost Never
7. I don’t multitask while I eat. When I eat, I just eat
All of the time – Most of the time – Occasionally – Sometimes – Almost Never
8. I don’t have to eat everything on my plate, I can leave what I don’t want
All of the time – Most of the time – Occasionally – Sometimes – Almost Never
9. I tend to eat slowly, chewing each bite
All of the time – Most of the time – Occasionally – Sometimes – Almost Never
10. I recognize when I slip into mindless eating (zoned out, popping food into my mouth)
All of the time – Most of the time – Occasionally – Sometimes – Almost Never
List your Mindful Eating Goals: (ex: learn to be more present when I eat, slow down, stop when I’m full)
