1. Often grew up as Perfectionists.
      a) high expectations from father, either verbalized or not
      b) often first-borns

2. Mother has a history of dieting.
      a) a lot of focus put on weight and appearance

3. Grew up in a home where father was "emotionally distant".
      a) desire to please father
      b) attempts to gain father's approval

4. Often times had a mother that was a co-dependent.
      a) Father may have been an addict

5. Homes with very strict (overly so) discipline, where punishment was severe and physical.

6. Parents who used Guilt/Shame as a method to discipline or punishment.

7. Homes in which sexuality was not discussed or treated in a "dirty" manner.

8. Fathers who used daughters to complain about mother.

9. Homes in which children were forced to be adults.
      a) daughters who "raised" other kids.
      b) not allowed to be kids

10. Those who have been sexually abused.
      a) including fondling
      b) including incest

11. Those who have been the victims of any type.
      a) neglect
      b) verbal abuse

12. Those with Biochemical imbalances.
      a) brain allergies
      b) hypoglycemia
      c) PMS

13. Addictions to diets and dieting.
      a) compulsive dieting
      b) fasting
      c) diuretic use
      d) laxative abuse
      e) prescription drug abuse

14. Desire to OVER-PLEASE.
      a) over-control through people-pleasing

15. Tendency to ignore or deny anger.

16. Overuse food for pleasure or reward.
      a) food becomes the main focus for pleasure