Criteria re-evaluated

By the start of next year, I aim to have most of these crossed off. It won't be easy but I know I can do it!

(Found on edbites.com)

Eating behaviour

Eats three meals a day

Amount of calories is normal

No binges

Does not vomit after a meal

Does not take laxatives

Does not use diuretics

Does not use slimming pills

Does not exercise excessively

Does not use too much alcohol

Body experience

Does not feel too fat

Has a positive body experience

Accepts his/her appearance

Feels no need to slim excessively

Is not obsessed by food and weight

Somatic criteria

Weight is normal for age and height

Weight is stable for 4 weeks

Has her monthly periods

Monthly periods come regularly

Endocrinological values are normal

Body temperature is normal

Heartbeat is normal

Potassium values are normal

Electrolytes are normal

Has no constipation

Has no intestinal disturbances

Has no stomach complaints

Skin is not dry

Has healthy teeth

Sleeps normally

Is not often tired

Psychological criteria

Has adequate self-esteem

Self-esteem is no longer dependent on weight

Is sufficiently assertive

Does not punish herself/himself after a meal

Can concentrate well

Is not extremely perfectionistic

Has no strong fear of failure

Has a realistic image of herself/himself

Emotional criteria

Is not depressed

Is able to express his/her emotions (verbally)

Is able to express his her emotions (non-verbally)

Is able to handle negative emotions

Is able to handle positive emotions

Is not very dependent on the opinions of others

Dares to express a different opinion

Is able to handle conflicts (internal and external)

Is in touch with her own feelings

Social criteria

Participates in social activities

Is able to make contacts with others

Is not isolated

Has some friends

Has an intimate relationship; able to have an intimate relationship with confidence