Thinking about dieting? Take this test before starting! The weight control specialist at Yale University devised the following test to help dieters assess whether the time is right to try to lose fat.
Exercise
1) Do you have a negative or positive picture about exercise in your mind?
Score 1 for completely negative Score 2 for somewhat negative Score 3 for neutral Score 4 for somewhat positive Score 5 for completely positive
2) How often do you exercise?
Score 1 for never Score 2 for rarely Score 3 for occasionally Score 4 for somewhat Score 5 for frequently
3) How sure are you that you can work regular exercise into your daily schedule?
Score 1 for not at all Score 2 for slightly Score 3 for somewhat Score 4 for quite Score 5 for extremely
4) How confident are you that you can exercise regularly?
Score 1 for not at all Score 2 for slightly Score 3 for somewhat Score 4 for highly Score 5 for completely
If you scored: 4 to 10, change attitudes that are blocking your way to regular exercise; 11 to 16, to feel more positive about exercise, think of ways that are fun and fit your lifestyle; 17 to 20, your path is clear to a more active life.
Goals and attitudes:
1) How certain are you that you will stay committed to a weight loss program for the time it will take to reach your goal?
Score 1 for not at all Score 2 for slightly Score 3 for somewhat Score 4 for quite Score 5 for extremely
2) Compared with previous attempts, how motivated to lose weight are you this time?
Score 1 for not at all Score 2 for slightly Score 3 for somewhat Score 4 for quite Score 5 for extremely
3) While dieting, do you feel deprived, angry or upset?
Score 1 for always Score 2 for frequently Score 3 for occasionally Score 4 for rarely Score 5 for never
4) Think honestly about how much weight you hope to lose and how quickly you hope to lose it. Figuring a weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week, how realistic is your expectation?
Score 1 for very unrealistic Score 2 for somewhat unrealistic Score 3 for moderately unrealistic Score 4 for somewhat realistic Score 5 for very realistic
5) Consider all outside stress in your life (work, family obligations, etc.) To what extent can you tolerate the effort required to stick to a diet?
Score 1 for cannot Score 2 for can somewhat Score 3 for uncertain Score 4 for can tolerate well Score 5 for can easily
6) While dieting, do you fantasize about eating a lot of your favourite foods?
Score 1 for always Score 2 for frequently Score3 for occasionally Score 4 for rarely Score 5 for never
If you scored: 6 to 16, it is not a good time to diet; inadequate motivation and commitment and unrealistic goals can get in your way; 17 to 23, think about ways to boost your diet readiness before you begin, 24 to 30, your path is clear.
Emotional Eating
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