In a time long ago & far away when I first started my weight loss journey, I found a group of fellow weight loss & fitness bloggers whom I started following.
One of them was Ashley, who really helped inspire me and even though we've never met, we were in a similar place in our lives, our health and our weight loss, and it became a motivation to keep tabs on each other's progress. She's since continued her weight loss through all sorts of life changes (moving, marriage, new job) and continues to be an inspiration for me.
Recently she posted a self-assessment quiz from Betheny Frankel's book Naturally Thin. I've never read it, but I like this quiz and may just pick it up this weekend to check it out.
In the meantime--here is the quiz:
These are some of my favorite foods: cheese, anything with cheese, bread, fresh fruit, the combination of sweet & salty....I really like most foods
There are the foods I really don't like: this one is definitely more difficult...mayonnaise, red peppers (sometimes)...
This is how I feel about breakfast: I wish I had more time to make it. I lean towards starchy stuff even though I know protein should be included to keep me full.
I have a hard time controlling my eating when I'm feeling: bored...or when I'm in a bad food environment. Or when alcohol is involved.
I do really well eating in these situations: when I'm working out and having a good eating week
I have a hard time limiting my portions when I eat: chips, fries, cheese flavored stuff, any snacky foods...anything where there is a bag and multiple portions involved. Oh, and snacks during rehearsal.
This is how I feel about eating out in restaurants: Sometimes I just don't want a salad (it's hard not to order comfort food) but at the same time, restaurants don't provide enough vegetables...But I do enjoy trying new options off the menu.
I would describe my food philosophy like this: food philosophy? Eat & be happy? I think this is what I'm trying to re-evaluate.
I feel strong and healthy when I eat: lean protein, fresh veggies, fruit...
Am I a grazer or a binger: Binger :(
I'm really good at: getting excited about starting fresh. It's the keeping it going that is a problem.
I'm afraid of these foods: monkey brains. I dunno. I suppose anything fried is always bad news.
I would like to change these things about my eating: re-learn portions & control, plan ahead, add more fruits & veggies, not give into temptation.
I believe I am naturally thin because: hahahahah. what?
I'm also thinking about: how I'm going to do all of this, fit it into my schedule, and the progress I am determined to make.
Okay, that was a little scary thinking about all of that, but I think it was helpful. Maybe not anything new, but definitely forcing me to look at my habits.
Have any of you read Bethanny's book? Have you taken this quiz? Share your thoughts.
Also I posted my goals on the right side of the page which I will keep updated...both monthly & weekly. The weekly ones are according to the Weight Watchers website which I'm using as my overall guide to get back on track, develop healthy habits and simply change my life.
Until next time.
