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Readiness Assessment
Things
do not
change;
we change
—Henry David
Thoreau (1817–1862)
Walden
Take a minute to assign a score (1-5) to each of the
following 16 statements. This is important.
If you don’t want to write in the book, grab a sheet
of paper and write the numbers 1 to 16 in a vertical
column, then read the 16 statements below and assign a
score to each question number.
Please assign 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 to each of the 16
statements below
1 = not important
3 = somewhat important
5 = extremely important
2 = slightly important
4 = quite important
☐ 1.  Some people would think less of me if I changed.
☐ 2.  I would be healthier if I changed.
☐ 3.  Changing would take a lot of time.
☐ 4.  Some people would feel better about me if I
changed.
☐ 5.  I’m concerned I might fail if I tried to change.
☐ 6.  Changing would make me feel better about
myself.
☐ 7.  Changing takes a lot of effort and energy.
☐ 8.  I would function better if I changed.
☐ 9.  I would have to give up some things I enjoy.
☐ 10.  I would be happier if I changed.
☐ 11.  I get some benefit from my current behavior.
☐ 12.  Some people would be better off if I changed.
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☐ 13.  Some people benefit from my current behavior.
☐ 14.  I would worry less if I changed.
☐ 15.  Some people would be uncomfortable if I
changed.
☐ 16.  Some people would be happier if I changed.
Crunching Your Number
Add up the total score you gave the odd-numbered
statements, then do the same for the even-numbered
ones.
If the total for the odd-numbered questions is 17
or below, and the even-numbered score is at least 28
or above, you’re definitely ready to change and the
likelihood of your success is high. If your odd-numbered
total is higher than 17, or the even numbered total is
below 28, we recommend you proceed slowly with
Stage One, and don’t push further until you’re certain
you’re ready. Your body won’t change until your actions
change. And your actions won’t change until your
thoughts have changed. You’ll know when you’re ready
to move from Stage One to Stage Two.
Two Techniques for Getting
Ready
1. Write a paragraph that describes what it’s like to
be overweight. Write another paragraph describing
how different things will be when you’re at your ideal
weight. Read these paragraphs every day, even after