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1. On an average day, I think about the way I look . . .

a. Multiple times a day. b. What is an average day? Some days I plan out my next diet all day long, but other days I don’t worry about it. c. Occasionally. But seeing that woman on a billboard or on TV really does make me think about my flaws... d. Rarely. I’m a wash-and-go girl. I don’t know what I weigh or what my hair looks like right now.

2. When I think about my body, my first thought is . . .

a. Gross. I hope no one ever has to see this unclothed with the lights on. b. If I could just change this, and this, and this, then I would smile in the mirror. c. Somedays I’m gorgeous. Somedays I’m not. d. I can’t wait for swimsuit season. e. I am who I am. This body is temporary.

3. The last time I went on a diet or an “eating plan” was . . .

a. Monday. In fact, I’m on one right now. b. I try new eating plans whenever I hear about them, but I wouldn’t call it “dieting.” c. Can’t remember but I’ve tried many over the years. d. I eat what I want to eat and don’t stress over food. e. What is a diet?

4. If I were completely honest, I’d have to say that I exercise because . . .

a. I want to change something about my body. b. I have to burn up some calories. c. I want to look better. d. It’s a great stress-reliever. e. Define exercise. I move my body because it makes me feel good.

5. When I hear, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts,” I think . . .

a. That’s nice, but it doesn’t apply to me. b. Whatever. That may be true, but I still need to look good on the outside too. c. I know deep down this is true. But I still have a hard time believing it (or acting like it’s true) most days. d. Encouraged. Yes. God loves me. Every time I hear it, I feel freed from thinking about my body.

6. This is how much time I spend thinking about food each day . . .

a. All. Day. Long. b. I carefully calculate my macros and/or calories. c. Some days I’m consumed. Some days I don’t remember what I ate for lunch. d. I forget to eat sometimes. e. I have no clue. Do people really think about food? That’s a thing?

7. When I think about swimsuit season, I think . . .

a. Ugh. Why does summer come every year? Can I wear yoga pants to a pool party? I loathe swimwear. b. Okay, it’s three months away, so I will workout every day and eat salads for dinner, and I’ll be ready. c. I’m ready, I just need to find a good tummy-controlling swimsuit. d. Woo hoo! Who’s hosting the pool party? e. I don’t really give it too much thought.

8. Have you ever had this thought: If I could just lose (or gain) ____ pounds, then I would be happy?

a. Hourly. b. Daily. c. Only when I’m trying on clothes. d. My weight isn’t something I think about.

9. I’d really like for other people to see me as physically beautiful.

a. True. This is important to me. b. True. I wish this wasn’t important, but it is. c. True sometimes, but only when I put in the effort to look nice. d. False. Who cares? It’s what’s on the inside that counts.

10. If other people compliment my appearance, I feel . . .

a. Indifferent. They’re just being nice (or lying). b. Anxious. If people don’t say anything about my appearance, I wonder if I look bad. c. Good. It helps to know that other people think I look good. d. I don’t really care what others think of my appearance. e. Great! I say “Thank you!” and smile for the rest of the day.

11. How do you feel when you see images of so-called “perfect” women?

a. Imperfect. b. They make me feel like I’m not enough. c. I try to remind myself that they’re airbrushed, but I still wish I looked more like that. d. It doesn’t faze me. It’s what’s on the inside that counts, right? e. Indifferent. We are all unique.

12. Bad hair days, pimples, bloating, or the number on the scale will affect my day in this way:

a. I’ll feel lousy all day. Confidence gone. b. Another day I have to be devoted to finding new skincare, a new hairdresser, or a new diet. c. I’ll do occasional mirror check-ins on my flaws, but the day isn’t ruined. d. Why let a little issue like that ruin a perfectly good day?

13. Inside my head, I hear . . .

a. Constant criticism and judgment: You are too fat, too ugly. Why did you eat that? b. Lies: No one loves you. They think you’re ugly. You have no value. c. A mixture of thoughts. Some days I fight lies, criticism, and judgment. Other days I feel confident. d. I’m not sure. e. Affirmation: I am made in God’s image. I am loved.

14. I’ve thought this: If I could just be more like her, then I would be happy . . .

a. Hourly. It would feel great to have a body that’s more like hers. b. Daily. Every time I look in a mirror. c. Sometimes, but I try to push that thought down and remind myself of the truth. d. I’ve never thought that.

15. I really wish there was a way for me to stop worrying about what I look like and stop obsessing over my appearance.

a. True. And I know that this will happen when I lose weight and get my body the way I want it. b. True. And I wonder if there is some spiritual root of this issue I just haven’t figured out yet. c. True, but I’m trying to work on a more positive mindset regarding my body image and mental health. d. True and false. It depends on what day you catch me! e. False. I don’t really spend time stressing about this.

1. On an average day, I think about the way I look . . .

2. When I think about my body, my first thought is . . .

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