NUTRITION - Which animal are you?!

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Quiz Questions

1.
Do you believe your nutrition needs to be adjusted in your current day to day life?
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- A.
  Yes, and I’m already working on adjustments
- B.
  No
- C.
  Maybe, but now is not the time
- D.
  Yes, planning on making those changes in the near future
2.
Have you made a change to your nutrition to improve your life?
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- A.
  No, but thinking about it
- B.
  Yes
- C.
  I am planning on adjusting what I eat
- D.
  I don’t see something I need to change at the moment
- E.
  Yes, and I’m still working on that.
3.
Can you think of a specific change you made or plan to make with the purpose of improving your nutrition
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- A.
  I can't think of any change that I made or plan to make
- B.
  I have not made a change yet, but i have one in mind
- C.
  I know a specific change I made
4.
If you have not made a change to your nutrition yet, are you ready to makes changes in the near future?
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- A.
  Yes, I’m ready !
- B.
  I think I need more time
- C.
  I’m not sure I'll be successful at it, but I’m thinking about it
- D.
  I think within the year after I gather info i'll be ready
- E.
  I've already made changes but not there yet
5.
When you want to make a change what do you do?
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- A.
  I conduct research
- B.
  I just go for it but keep in mind adjustments will need to be made along the way
- C.
  I weigh the pros and cons before starting
- D.
  A combination of research, weighing pros and cons, and acting on it
- E.
  I get overwhelmed and put it off for another date
- F.
  I've already made changes and have been maintaining
- G.
  I do not want to make a change
6.
I have improved my nutrition!
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- A.
  Not yet
- B.
  ...
- C.
  Yes, just started!
- D.
  Almost
- E.
  Yes, and just maintaining
7.
When you have failed at improving your nutrition, what did you do? How did you react?
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- A.
  Went back to how I did things before because I was discouraged
- B.
  Gave up for the time being but was still thinking about it
- C.
  Started again at a later date with the right tools
- D.
  Adjust and keep going
- E.
  Haven’t failed yet, I am still trucking on

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Not Ready Rhino!
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You got Randy the "Not Ready Rhino!". The rhino represents the pre-contemplation stage of change. Essentially you are not ready to make a change to your nutrition in the foreseeable future for a variety of reasons. You might not have all the information you need or know enough about the consequences of your current nutritional intake. You might be under the impression that making changes is not a possibility for you. It's important to know that healthy change is possible and it's okay that you are not quite ready to make changes right away - just know that change is achievable.
2.
Contemplation Camel!
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You got the Camel! The camel refers to the contemplation stage of change. This is where you are weighing the pros and cons of making a change in your life. The pros and cons hold equal weight in making your decision to change your nutritional intake. You are probably not ready to introduce new foods, change portions or decrease certain foods but you understand how doing so could be beneficial. It's okay that you’re not ready to make a change, just know that it IS possible for you to do so in a healthy productive way!
3.
The Poodle with a Plan!
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You got the Poodle with a Plan! The poodle represents the preparation stage of change. This is when you intend to take action in the immediate future. You are preparing to make your nutrition journey to be as successful as possible . You are gathering the information and supplies in order to make this change go smoothly. You are doing things like stocking up on healthy foods,finding easy recipes that work for your life, researching tips and tricks to keep you motivated or consulting with your doctor about what your body needs. Within the next few weeks you are going to put your plan into action. Way to go!!
4.
Action Aardvark!
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You got the Action Aardvark! It sounds like you have already made the decision to make positive change in your life and acted on it. You prepared and had everything in place to improve your nutritional intake- and you did it! You had the tools and the research to make this change an easier process. Ready set go. Just remember, healthy maintenance is important after any major changes!
5.
Maintenance Manatee!
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You got the manatee! The manatee represents the maintenance stage of change. Congratulations, you improved your nutritional intake! Now you are working to maintain that progress. It is important to know that depending on what changes you made, this maintenance process might last for a few months, for years, or for the rest of your life. As your life/ schedule changes, adjustments to your plan will most likely need to be made. Which is okay! Take the time to assess how you can use what you have learned about nutrition into your new schedule. Assess what you have learned about your body and adjust when things don’t work out. It is okay to fall off track, it does not erase your progress. Relapse or mistakes are not failures! It is just part of the journey. For the most success, surround yourself with a support system.