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Weight-loss readiness
Did you answer yes to most or all of the questions?
Did you answer no to more than one of the questions?
If you answer no to more than one of the questions
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1. Are you motivated to make long-term lifestyle changes?
2. Have you addressed the big distractions in your life?
3. Do you have a realistic picture of how much weight you'll lose and how quickly?
4. Have you resolved any emotional issues connected to your weight?
5. Do you have support and accountability?
6. Have you embraced the weight-loss challenge?
If you answered yes to most or all of the questions
If you answered no to more than one of the questions
Ready, set, go
4. Have you resolved any emotional issues connected to your weight?
Emotions and food are often intertwined. Anger, stress, grief and boredom can trigger emotional eating. If you have a history of an eating disorder, weight loss can be even trickier.
To prepare for the challenges, identify any emotional issues related to food. Talk to your doctor or a mental health provider, if needed.
