Source: 'Weight Loss Confidential' by Anne Fletcher

You can answer these questions to see if you are ready to adopt a healthier lifestyle:

How concerned am I about my weight?

A. Very concerned

B. Sort of concerned

C. Not very concerned

How much do I want to do something about my weight right now?

A. Very much

B. Sort of

C. Not very much

How confident am I that I can do something about my weight?

A. Very confident

B. Sort of confident

C. Not very confident

Do I think I can do something about the things that are getting in my way?

A. Very much so

B. Maybe

C. Not really

How ready am I to change my eating habits?

A. Very ready

B. Sort of ready

C. Not ready

How ready am I to become more physically active?

A. Very ready

B. Sort of ready

C. Not ready

Is my family ready to support me in my efforts?

A. Very ready

B. Sort of ready

C. Not ready

The more times you choose A as the answer, the more likely you are to be ready to turn things around.