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Decisional Balance Worksheet
Decisional Balance Worksheet
What is something good that could come from What is something good that could come from
not taking this action? taking this action?
Happiness because I love the taste and feel Potentially begin to lose weight and feel
happy after eating fast/junk food. better about myself.
More time to myself because I don’t have to Could potentially cut out some of the current
cook and worry about tracking my intake. health issues that I face
More money saved for other things such as a
new car.
Be able to dress in the styles I want.
Will be taken more seriously by healthcare
professionals, colleagues, friends, etc.
Maybe even have better exercise endurance
to be able to enjoy playing sports again.
More energy.
What is something bad that could come from What is something bad that could come from
not taking this action? taking this action?
Health issues could worsen or could develop Frustration and depression due to the
more of them. addiction.
More weight gain which means more money I will continue furthering the addiction
spent on clothes, and other resources. making it harder than it already is to combat
Continue losing money on food that it.
temporarily satisfies me.
Decreasing self-confidence.
Further feeding the addiction
Worsening mental health due to the lack of
body confidence.
Continue to struggle with low energy
Readiness to Change: 7