Health

For each of the following questions, circle the answer that best describes you. When finished, add up the numbers next to your circled answers and see below to find out what your score means.

1. Does climbing a flight of stairs leave you panting?
Frequently=5
Sometimes=3
Never/Not Often=1

It takes only three weeks to form a habit, according to obesity researchers at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

That's great news for those of us who find it easier to get started with healthy lifestyle changes than to stick with them. Take one of these small behavioral changes and stick with it for three weeks. Once it becomes a habit, try another one.



1. Drink a glass of water before each meal. How hard is this one? Not only is water delicious and great for your skin, hair and digestion, but it will make you less hungry.