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Vtrim Weight Loss Readiness Quiz

Managing your weight for a lifetime takes vigilance, discipline and perseverance. The Vtrim program requires a considerable time commitment from you in order to practice the behaviors necessary for successful weight loss. Vtrim does not provide a magic bullet for weight loss. Rather, it provides a format and a systematic approach, based on research, to help you succeed at the core principles of losing weight, "eat less and move more."

Are you ready?

Please reflect on these questions and honestly assess whether this is a good time for you to embark upon a weight loss program. We'll help you to succeed, but ultimately it is you that will do the hard work.

Please answer True or False:

  1. 1

    I have given considerable thought to how my current eating and exercise choices are influencing my weight. I know what I need to work on.

  2. 2

    I know that in order to be successful I need to commit to healthier habits that are permanent and sustainable.

  3. 3

    Successful weight loss means that I achieve my dream weight.

  4. 4

    I agree that it is best to lose weight at a slow and steady pace of about 1-2 pounds per week.

  5. 5

    I am the one deciding that now is a good time to lose weight. I am not persuaded by outside influences like a spouse, friend or family member.

  6. 6

    Losing weight will solve other problems in my life.

  7. 7

    I understand the importance of exercise and I am ready to regularly meet my exercise goals.

  8. 8

    Succeeding at weight loss means that you reach your goal without making mistakes. Minor slip-ups are an indication of failure.

  9. 9

    Vtrim estimates it takes 5-10 hours a week to attend meetings and successfully meet exercise and eating goals. I am ready to create this time in my life in order to succeed.

  10. 10

    I think there is a solution to losing weight that is more complex and scientific than eating less and moving more.

  11. 11

    Even though I have a lot going on in my personal life, I think now is a good time to start a weight loss program.

Adapted from National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics of The American Dietetic Association.

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