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Free Weight Loss Quiz

A brief assessment to understand why the scale stopped responding and what your metabolism actually needs now.

2 min6 questionsBased on Custom (Metabolic adaptation-informed)Free & private

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Understanding Your Weight Resistance

A brief assessment to understand why the scale stopped responding and what your metabolism actually needs now.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR difficulty losing weight specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Based on the SWAN longitudinal study, Fothergill et al. metabolic adaptation data, and Rosenbaum adaptive thermogenesis research

This weight loss quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (Metabolic adaptation-informed) to evaluate the severity and impact of difficulty losing weight on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a medical diagnosis. Weight changes can reflect multiple conditions. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized evaluation.

Understanding Your Score

Early Weight Resistance(Score 1-3)

Your body is beginning to respond differently, but you caught it early. This is the best window to shift from restriction to rebuilding. Protein adequacy, resistance training, and hormonal awareness a

Active Metabolic Resistance(Score 4-6)

Your metabolism is actively fighting your dietary efforts through adaptive thermogenesis, cortisol elevation, and hormonal shifts. Rosenbaum showed this adaptation can persist for years. The path forw

Severe Metabolic Disruption(Score 7-10)

Years of dieting combined with hormonal changes have created a metabolic environment that actively resists weight loss. Your resting metabolic rate is likely significantly below predicted levels. Cort

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this weight loss quiz measure?

This weight loss quiz uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (Metabolic adaptation-informed) to assess the severity and impact of difficulty losing weight on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this weight loss quiz?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom (Metabolic adaptation-informed), a clinically validated instrument (Fothergill E et al. (2016). Persistent metabolic adaptation 6 years after The Biggest Loser. Obesity. DOI: 10.1002/oby.21538.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of difficulty losing weight severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this weight loss quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about difficulty losing weight at wellls.com/problems/difficulty-losing-weight, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing difficulty losing weight.

Read the full difficulty losing weight article

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