Jenn J

Day 9: Here's what I want

Today you'll discover the secret to getting exactly what you want from all the support people in your life. But before you're able to let others know about the kind of support and encouragement you seek, you first have to decide what you want yourself.

In the quiz below, pick out the answers that fit best for you. Think carefully about your true preferences. Decide what motivates you as well as what frustrates you in your efforts. If the answers don't exactly fit for you, come up with some different ones that match your needs.

What I want from you

1. If you see me eating something that's not on my diet plan

___ Ask me, "Should you be eating that?"

___ Ignore it entirely

___ Ask me if I've had a bad day

___ Give me a hug

2. When I'm making progress, such as losing weight

___ Compliment me on how I look

___ Praise me in front of others

___ Never comment on my progress in front of others

___ Give me non-food gifts or rewards

3. When I'm struggling or gaining weight

___ Tell me you notice and really care about my struggle

___ Ignore it entirely

___ Hug me and show me extra affection

___ Ask me how you can help

4. When I'm making progress you can't see (such as improving my self-esteem)

___ Ask me how my efforts are going

___ Compliment me on how I look

___ Ignore my efforts and my changes

___ Give me non-food gifts or rewards

5. When I've maintained my weight (even though I may still want to lose more)

___ Tell me you are proud of my current efforts

___ Ignore the subject entirely

___ Ask me if I'm struggling or feeling discouraged

___ Compliment me on my looks and my efforts

TODAY'S TASKS
Complete this quiz, and then read your answers out loud to one of your support people such as your spouse or a good friend.

Post your answers on your refrigerator or in some other location where your support people can be reminded of what you want.

Write the most important answers in your journal for future reference