Take the Quiz

 
Complete the Lighten Up Quiz and discover if you are ready to take action on your weight. There are 3 sections to the Quiz, which should take about 3 minutes to complete.

Section 1

How many weight loss campaigns have you embarked on in the past?

Dozens. My life seems to have been one long diet!
Several
One or two
None

How long have you been unhappy with your weight?

Feels like forever. More than 10 years
5-10 years
In the last couple of years
Less than 6 months

Which of these statements best applies to your previous weight loss attempts?

I have lost weight, but it didn’t stay off and I have since put on even more
It was a start, but I have more to lose and I just can’t seem to shift it
I have tried dieting and/or exercise but nothing much happened!
I have dabbled with losing weight but nothing too serious

Section 2

Which best describes your current situation with regards to losing weight?

I am on a diet and/or exercise plan at the moment and I have lost some weight
I have tried a few things recently but am not really making the concerted effort I know it takes
I am seriously thinking about what I could do to lose weight and planning some action
I know I need to do something about my weight, but I’m not sure what route to take

Which areas do you feel you need most help and guidance with?

What I eat.

I am a bit confused with all the information out there and what I should and shouldn’t be doing.

Definitely need help
Could benefit from guidance
A bit of support required
Got this under control, no problem

My activity and exercise levels.

I know this is part of the equation but I don’t do as much as I should.

Definitely need help
Could benefit from guidance
A bit of support required
Got this under control, no problem

What goes on between my ears.

I really want to lose weight, but I seem to get easily sidetracked and it all goes pear-shaped.

Definitely need help
Could benefit from guidance
A bit of support required
Got this under control, no problem

Motivation to get started and stick with it.

If procrastination were an Olympic event I’d be in the national team!

Definitely need help
Could benefit from guidance
A bit of support required
Got this under control, no problem

Section 3

What is concerning you about being overweight? Tick all the statements that apply to you (you may tick more than one box)

I have a health condition that is aggravated by my weight
I am worried I may develop health problems as a result of my weight
I am embarrassed by my size and lack of fitness
I am concerned I am not a good role model for my children and family
I could improve my sporting performance if I lost weight
I feel physically uncomfortable and unhappy with the way I look
My clothes don’t fit
My size affects my confidence and my social life
I suspect my weight may affect my career