Your Future Figure

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Hello Lovely Ladies!

I have a big question for you, and I would encourage you to think long and hard before answering.   The question is… 

Are You Really Ready to Lose Weight?

Have you ever started a weight loss program in the past, only to stop before completing it? You can’t quite put your finger on why you couldn’t finish; you just seemed to lose your motivation.

Well, there may be a very realistic reason why you couldn’t succeed at your weight loss program at that time. It may not really be your fault. Did you ever consider that it wasn’t the right timing? You may not have been ready to complete your weight loss program and to maintain the changes needed to lose weight and maintain successful weight loss.

Timing is everything, even when starting a weight loss program. As I talk and consult with women who want to lose weight, it has become quite apparent that they must be ready to, not only lose weight, but to make changes to their lifestyle to maintain a healthy weight.

This quiz below will help you to determine, compared to previous attempts, whether or not you are motivated enough at this time to be successful at weight loss (my definition of successful weight loss is losing the weight AND keeping it off).

No one else will see your answers to this quiz, so please be honest with yourself. Pay close attention to the results panel at the bottom.

As always, if you have any questions or need to talk, please feel free to contact me directly. And, if you are ready, then we really should talk.

Your Readiness Quiz 

I am unhappy with the way I look or feel and am ready to do something permanent about it.

Yes ( ) Undecided ( ) No ( )

Carefully consider your life circumstances today, work-related stress, family obligations, etc. Do you feel that you can truly manage the effort required to be successful at a weight loss program?

Yes ( ) Undecided ( ) No ( )

Think about your weight loss goal (in terms of amount of weight you would like to lose over a certain amount of time). Assuming 1 to 2 pounds a week (safe weight loss rate), how realistic is your weight loss expectation?

Yes ( ) Undecided ( ) No ( )

 I am ready to eat differently, even if it makes me uncomfortable in groups or causes me to be the focus of attention.

Yes ( ) Undecided ( ) No ( )

I am willing to be honest with myself through my weight loss process and be accountable to myself and/or other significant people in my life about problems that make it hard for me to maintain a healthy weight.

Yes ( ) Undecided ( ) No ( )

I am willing to say out loud to myself “I will make small, consistent changes to my lifestyle for better health.”

Yes ( ) Undecided ( ) No ( )

I am willing to incorporate an exercise program at least two or three times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes at a moderate level of effort.

Yes ( ) Undecided ( ) No ( )

I want to make my health and weight management a top priority in my life.

Yes ( ) Undecided ( ) No ( )

I need to lose weight primarily for myself. I am willing to commit myself to attaining and maintaining a healthy weight, even if no one else will support me (although a support system is highly recommended).

Yes ( ) Undecided ( ) No ( )

I need to take responsibility for my life and my health. I am committed to making permanent changes to improve my health.

Yes ( ) Undecided ( ) No ( )

Interpreting Your Score:

Count only the “Yes” answers and add them together for a score of 0 – 10.

0 – 3: Comfy-Cozy

This may not be the best time for you to start a weight loss program. Lifestyle challenges and lack of motivation may be a hindrance. However, it may helpful to begin making some small changes to better prepare yourself for your new weight loss/weight management program. Put it on the calendar and make a promise to yourself that you will begin by that date (I suggest you not schedule it for more than a year away).

4 – 7: Frustrated Dieter

You are uncomfortable with your current weight and health and have tried dieting in the past. But, it has been hard to make a commitment to lifestyle change in favor of healthy weight. You may be sitting on the fence, not quite ready. However, this may be your “wake up call” to pick a side—the healthy side and start your journey toward your future figure. Contact me if you want some more input regarding whether the time is right for you or if some more work needs to be done in order for you to be “truly ready”.

8 – 10: Ready, set, GO

The path is clear. You are realistically and honestly dealing with the behaviors that have previously held you back from achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. You have already made the mental decision to lose weight. Now you can decide how to safely and effectively lose weight and keep it off. Contact me so we can talk about the best way to get you started.

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