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The Weigh-In Quiz
CBC's LIVE RIGHT NOW is an ambitious initiative designed to motivate Canadians to live better and to lose a collective ONE MILLION POUNDS!
Dr. Ali Zenter is the resident MD on CBC's new hit show Village On A Diet. She is on a mission to help all Canadians lose weight and live better. Take Dr. Ali's quiz to rate your lifestyle choices and then follow her plan of action to help you LIVE RIGHT NOW!
Dr. Ali says:
The reason a test like this is important is because it gives us a good sense of where we are now and where we want to be. I want each and every Canadian to strive for all As on this test but I do understand that baby steps can be easier to achieve than giant leaps. If you answered mostly Cs, then challenge yourself to improve to Bs this month and then As the next month.
DR. ALI'S FIVE TIPS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Dr. Ali Zenter is the resident MD on CBC's new hit show Village On A Diet. She is on a mission to help all Canadians lose weight and live better. Take Dr. Ali's quiz to rate your lifestyle choices and then follow her plan of action to help you LIVE RIGHT NOW!
- How often do you eat out in a week?
a. 1-2 times per week
b. 3-5 times per week
c. 6 times or more - How many fruit juices or sugary drinks do you consume in a day?
a. None
b. 1-2 drinks per day
c. 3 drinks or more - What do you consider your biggest weight loss obstacle?
a. Portion control
b. Food choices
c. Both - How many servings of vegetables do you consume in a day?
a. 6 servings or more
b. 3-5 servings per day
c. 1-3 servings per day - How many alcoholic beverages do you consume in a week?
a. 0-4 drinks per week
b. 5-9 drinks per week
c. More than 10 drinks per week - How often do you exercise in a week?
a. More than 3 times per week
b. 1-3 times per week
c. Never - How many flights of stairs do you climb in a day?
a. 4 or more flights per day
b. 1-3 flights per day
c. None, I take the elevator - How much activity do you do in a day?
a. I'm very active
b. Moderate
c. Very little - How much sleep do you get in an average night?
a. 7-9 hours
b. 5-6 hours
c. 3-4 hours
Dr. Ali says:
The reason a test like this is important is because it gives us a good sense of where we are now and where we want to be. I want each and every Canadian to strive for all As on this test but I do understand that baby steps can be easier to achieve than giant leaps. If you answered mostly Cs, then challenge yourself to improve to Bs this month and then As the next month.
DR. ALI'S FIVE TIPS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
- DON'T DRINK YOUR CALORIES
- DON'T EAT OUT MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK
- WALK FOR 30 MINUTES EACH DAY
- KEEP A FOOD JOURNAL
- BETTER FOOD CHOICES REALLY ARE BETTER
