Quiz: Are You Ready to Lose Weight?

Your answer could mean the difference between long-term weight-loss success and the diet yo-yo. Find out if you are truly ready to lose weight.

Any coach or teacher will tell you that your attitude affects your ability to succeed. The same goes for weight loss. Having a positive, realistic attitude about losing weight--and the steps needed to get there--can mean the difference between achieving or missing your weight-loss goal. Take this quiz to learn if you're ready to take on the challenges of losing weight or if you need to make some adjustments before you begin. For each question, choose the answer that best describes your present mind-set. Be honest; pick the option that best reflects the way you really feel, not how you think you should feel.