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Food & Overeating

Food clues are feeling clues.

Spot the clue: Food & Overeating

The clue you see	What it means	Do tonight
Sneaks food or hides wrappers	Food is comfort — and shame is growing.	No shame. Keep food talk neutral.
Says "I'm hungry" right after eating	The feeling is not hunger.	Ask: "Is your belly hungry or your heart?"
Melts down when told "no more snacks"	The snack was doing a job (calming).	Offer a swap: crunchy snack or a walk.
Eats fast, then asks for more	Eating faster than the full signal.	Slow the meal. Water first. Talk between bites.
Only eats a few foods	Safe foods feel safe for a reason.	Keep safe foods. Add one tiny new bite, no pressure.

Then do Monae's 3 steps: 1. Stop ✋ 2. Breathe 🌬️ 3. Say what I need 🗣️

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