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I. Goals, Attitudes, and Readiness
1. Compared to previous attempts, how motivated to lose weight
are you time?
1 2 3 4 5
Not at all Slightly Somewhat Quite Extremely
2. How certain are you that you will stay committed to a weight-loss
program for the time it will take to reach your goal?
1 2 3 4 5
Not at all Slightly Somewhat Quite Extremely
3. Considering all outside factors at this time in your life
- the stress you're feeling at work, your family obligations,
etc. - to what extent can you tolerate the effort required
to stick to a diet?
1 2 3 4 5
Can Not Can Somewhat Uncertain Can Tolerate Can Tolerate
Tolerate Tolerate Well Easily
4. Think HONESTLY about how much weight you hope to lose and
how quickly you hope to lose it. Figuring a weight loss of
1-2 pounds per week, how realistic is your expectation?
1 2 3 4 5
Very Somewhat Moderately Somewhat Very
Unrealistic Unrealistic Unrealistic Realistic Realistic
5. While dieting, do you fantasize about eating a lot of your
favorite foods?
1 2 3 4 5
Always Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never
6. While dieting, do you feel deprived, angry, and/or upset?
1 2 3 4 5
Always Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never
To score : add up the numbers of your answers, for example,
if you answered question 6 "occasionally", give yourself
3 points.
If you scored:
6-16: This may not be a good time for you to start a diet. Inadequate
motivations and commitment and unrealistic goals could block
your progress. Think about what contributes to your unreadiness
and consider changing these factors before undrtaking a diet.
17-23: You may be close to being ready to begin a program but should
think about ways to boost your preparedness.
24-30: The path is clear: you can decide how to lose to lose weight
in a safe, effective way.
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