What Do I Want in a Weight Loss Program?

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Embarking on your weight loss journey is an important decision—and most important of all is finding a weight loss program that supports you and your goals. But what exactly are your goals, and how can you find a program that helps you become your healthiest and happiest self?

Hit “Start Quiz” to take a closer look at your personal values when it comes to your weight loss journey. By the end of the quiz, you’ll have all the tools you need to choose the perfect weight loss plan for you!

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Questions Overview

1. What’s the ultimate goal of your weight loss journey?
  1. To adopt healthy long-term habits.
  2. To make weight loss feel more in my control.
  3. To improve my current health conditions.
  4. To live healthier without restricting my lifestyle.
2. An ideal weight loss plan would:
  1. Feel accessible and easy to follow.
  2. Make it easy to track my progress in detail.
  3. Feel fun and never lonely.
  4. Give me the freedom to enjoy the foods I love while I lose weight.
3. Which statement best fits your current mindset?
  1. I want to lose weight but I’m clueless about where to start.
  2. I want to measure my progress in my current weight loss journey.
  3. I don’t have the motivation to lose weight on my own.
  4. I don’t want to sacrifice my current lifestyle when I’m losing weight.
4. Which weight-loss strategy has worked best for you in the past?
  1. Following simple steps throughout the day.
  2. Keeping a weight loss journal or using an app.
  3. Having a friend hold me accountable.
  4. Incorporating the foods I like into my meals.
5. What’s the biggest reason you might step away from a weight loss program?
  1. I can’t make it work with my daily schedule.
  2. I forget to track my progress and lose momentum as a result.
  3. I start to feel pretty isolated and get discouraged as a result.
  4. I have to make too many sacrifices with eating what I like.
6. You’ve just hit a major milestone! How do you reward yourself?
  1. I spend a simple, relaxing night in watching my favorite movies.
  2. I share my success on social media.
  3. I go out dancing with all of my closest friends.
  4. I treat myself to an amazing meal at my favorite restaurant.
7. What’s the most overwhelming aspect of your weight loss journey?
  1. Remembering to record what I eat.
  2. Finding an effective way to track my progress.
  3. Feeling bored and alone in my journey.
  4. Giving up foods that make me happy.
8. I’d have an easier time sticking with a weight loss program if:
  1. Someone wrote out all the steps for me.
  2. I could measure my progress easily with an app.
  3. I had a strong support system cheering me on.
  4. I didn't have to stop eating my favorite foods.
9. Describe your ideal weight loss strategy in a single word:
  1. Simplicity
  2. Progress
  3. Supportive
  4. Freedom
10. What words of advice would you give to your past self when it comes to weight loss?
  1. Take it easy—you don’t have to rush.
  2. Keep yourself focused on the future rather than the past.
  3. Don’t be afraid to lean on others when times get tough.
  4. Celebrate the journey, not just the destination.
11. Pick a motivational quote:
  1. “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible!’”
  2. “You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.”
  3. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
  4. ”The secret to making progress is to get started.”

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