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ARE YOU READY TO LOSE WEIGHT?

Taking off unwanted pounds and keeping them off can often be a challenge. Those who have succeeded say a few key factors helped them to stay motivated. Take this quiz to see how prepared you are to lose weight. This is your own private test to help you examine your own personal readiness status and will not be used for any other purpose. Check each item that best describes how you feel.

  1. REASONS
    ____ I feel in control of whether I achieve the weight I desire.
    ____ At times, I do not feel in control of whether I achieve the weight I desire.
    ____ I never feel in control of whether I achieve the weight I desire.

  2. RESPONSIBILITY
    ____ I know specifically why I want to lose weight at this time.
    ____ I do not have a specific reason for losing weight; I just believe that I should.
    ____ I have not thought about specific reasons for losing weight.

  3. DIETING PROCESS
    ____ I think that losing weight will take time and will not always be easy.
    ____ I think it is possible to shed my unwanted pounds quickly, without problems.
    ____ I have not thought in detail about the dieting process.

  4. FOOD
    ____ I enjoy the foods I choose to eat.
    ____ I feel like I'm cheating if I enjoy food too much.
    ____ I do not enjoy food.

  5. EXERCISE
    ____ I know how I will incorporate exercise into my life (or have already done so).
    ____ I know that I should be physically active, but am unsure how to incorporate it into my life.
    ____ I have not thought about my exercise plan.

  6. SELF IMAGE
    ____ Overall, I like myself.
    ____ I do not have many positive feelings about myself.
    ____ Overall, I do not really like myself.

  7. SUPPORT SYSTEM
    ____ I have a good support system of friends, Family, and /or professional help that I can talk to about my weight issues.
    ____ There are a few people in my life that support me in my weight-loss efforts, but I wish I had more.
    ____ I don't feel there is anyone I can talk to about my weight loss concerns and goals.

  8. LIFE IN ORDER
    ____ My work/personal lives are stable enough for me to make weight management goals a high priority.
    ____ Because of my work and personal lives, it is often difficult to make weight management a priority.
    ___ My work and personal lives make it seem impossible to focus on weight management now.

  9. TRACKING PROGRESS
    ____ I will keep a record of my progress toward my weight-management goals.
    ____ I'm not sure if keeping a record is really necessary.
    ____ I'm not interested in keeping a record of my progress toward my weight management goals.

  10. ATTITUDE/COMMITMENT
    ____ I can reach a healthier weight and maintain it.
    ____ I hope to reach a healthier weight, but I feel I could fail.
    ____ I privately doubt that I can reach and maintain a healthier weight.

This test is taken from a fitness online diet clinic, thriveonline.com

 

US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine.