Answer the following questions and then add up your score to determine if your attempt to lose weight will be successful. No cheating!

• Have you tried dieting and/or exercising in the past? Yes (1) No (0)
• Did you regain weight you lost in the past? Yes (1), No (0)
• Do you need to lose more than 5kg? Yes (0), No (1)
• What sex are you? Male (0), Female (1)
• Are you going to use a balanced, low-fat diet? Yes (0), No (1)
• Are you going to use a crash or fad diet? Yes (1), No (0)
• Are you going to use a starvation diet? Yes (1), No (0)
• Are you going to use shakes and meal replacements? Yes (1), No (0)
• Are you going to combine your diet with exercise? Yes (0), No (1)
• Are you going to exercise regularly? Yes (0), No (1)

Scores

• 0-3: You will lose weight successfully and keep it off.
• 3-6: You may lose weight, but you may not maintain your weight loss.
• 6-10: Your chances of success are limited. Tackle some of your obstacles if you don’t want all the effort to be in vain.