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About eight minutes · mostly taps

Let's begin with what already works.

There are no wrong answers. Skip anything you're unsure of. Your progress saves on this device as you go.

IYour foods · safe foods and foods to avoid3 MIN
IIYour senses · textures, smells, brands1 MIN
IIIWhat gets in the way2 MIN
IVFor your care2 MIN

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Your answers are private and used only to write your strategy.

Question 1 of 21

What are your safe foods?

The things you can always eat, even on hard days. Brands are welcome.

Not sure yet? Skip for now. You can come back to it.

Question 2 of 21

Anything you'd like to eat more of?

Foods you enjoy but don't often manage, or ones you're curious to try. Optional.

Questions 3–5 of 21

Foods to avoid, for any reason.

Nothing on these lists will ever appear in your strategy. You never need to explain why.

03Any allergies or intolerances?

For example nuts, lactose or gluten. Write “none” if there aren't any.

04Foods you won't eat, whatever the reason.

The texture, the smell, a bad memory, or just no. All fine.

Questions 6–8 of 21

Textures you love, and ones you can't.

06TEXTURE	LOVE	FINE	AVOID

07Does anything else put you off?

Tap any that are true for you.

Foods touching on the plate Very hot or very cold food Strong smells while cooking Bright or unexpected colours Only certain brands feel safe Sauces or “wet” foods

08Anything else about your senses?

Optional. For example: “I need my food to be the same every time.”

Question 9 of 21

Which of these sound like you?

Choose as many as you like. Each one shapes the tips in your strategy.

I forget to eat until I'm suddenly starving I can't decide, so I end up eating nothing I have no energy left to cook or prep One missed meal and I give up on the day I get bored of foods quickly Not hungry all day, then ravenous at night Being told what to eat makes me not want to The supermarket feels overwhelming

Question 10 of 21

When is eating hardest?

Choose any that apply.

Question 11 of 21

On a typical day, how much energy do you have for cooking?

Be honest. A one is completely fine, and very common.

None at allHappy to cook

Questions 14–16 of 21

A few questions for your care.

These help me make sure Elara Focus is the right support for you. Your answers are private, and there's no wrong one.

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14Do you have, or think you might have, an eating disorder?

YesNoNot surePrefer not to say

15Are you currently pregnant?

YesNoPrefer not to say

16Is your diet managed by a doctor, for example for diabetes or kidney disease?

YesNo

Questions 17–21 of 21

Five quick yes or no.

The last step. Answer however feels true today.

I'm happy for Elara to store these answers, including the health questions, and use them only to create and support my strategy.

Thank you. Breathe out.

Your answers are with me. There's nothing else you need to do right now.

A note from me

From some of your answers, I'd like to check in with you personally by email before we begin, to make sure this is the right support for you. If you're struggling now, Beat's helpline is 0808 801 0677, or speak to your GP.

What happens next

IA note confirming your answers is on its way
III read your answers and start on your strategy
IIIYour strategy, in your inbox within 5 working days

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