Weight Loss Readiness Quiz

1. I have thought a lot about my eating habits and physical activities to pinpoint what I need to change.

True

False

Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail!

Explanation

Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail!

2. I'm thinking of losing weight now because I really want to, not because someone else thinks I should.

True

False

You need self-motivation or its not under your control.

Explanation

You need self-motivation or its not under your control.

3. I am willing and able to increase my regular physical activity.

True

False

A primary function of the body is MOVEMENT! Exercise is key to your long term success.

Explanation

A primary function of the body is MOVEMENT! Exercise is key to your long term success.

4. I have accepted the idea that I need to make permanent, not temporary, changes in my eating and activities to be successful.

True

False

Slow and steady wins the race here.

Explanation

Slow and steady wins the race here.

5. I am ready to commit some time and effort each week to organizing and planning my food and activity programs.

True

False

As said previously, failing to plan is planning to fail!

Explanation

As said previously, failing to plan is planning to fail!

6. I accept the idea that's its best if I lose weight slowly.

True

False

Its possible to reduce rapidly during the first few weeks of a weight loss plan, however this pace will normally slow down.

Explanation

Its possible to reduce rapidly during the first few weeks of a weight loss plan, however this pace will normally slow down.

7. I can only lose successfully if I have no "slip ups."

True

False

Mistakes happen-you have to learn from them and then let them go.

Explanation

Mistakes happen-you have to learn from them and then let them go.

8. I will only feel successful if I lose a lot of weight.

True

False

Even reducing modest amounts can have significant health benefits.

Explanation

Even reducing modest amounts can have significant health benefits.

9. Once I lose some initial weight, I usually lose the motivation to keep going until I reach my goal.

True

False

Ongoing encouragement (perhaps via self-hypnosis) is needed to succeed in the long term.

Explanation

Ongoing encouragement (perhaps via self-hypnosis) is needed to succeed in the long term.

10. I think losing weight will solve other problems in my life.

True

False

Although your self-confidence will probably increase when you get to a healthy weight, it is not a magic wand. Thin people have problems too.

Explanation

Although your self-confidence will probably increase when you get to a healthy weight, it is not a magic wand. Thin people have problems too.

11. I want to start a weight program even though my life is unusually stressful right now.

True

False

Starting a self-improvement program while in the midst of unusual life stress is ill-advised. Wait until things settle down first.

Explanation

Starting a self-improvement program while in the midst of unusual life stress is ill-advised. Wait until things settle down first.