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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
6. Have you embraced the weight-loss challenge?
If you don't have a positive attitude about losing weight, you might not be ready. If you dread what lies ahead, you might be more likely to find excuses to go off course.
Instead, try to embrace the vision of your new lifestyle and remain positive. Focus on how good you'll feel when you're more active or when you weigh less. Picture yourself celebrating every success along the way, whether it's enjoying a new healthy food, finishing another exercise session or losing your first few pounds.
