How to assess how fit you really are.

A simple formula to assess how fit you are.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• your mind

1. Start with the question, “How do I look?” Do any of these answers apply to you?
   Am I overweight, looking like an apple or pear?
   Do I have a spare tire around my waist?
   Has my skin become excessively dry, almost paper-thin?
2. Next, ask: “How do I feel?”
   Do my joints hurt before or after any physical exertion?
   Am I constantly worried and anxious?
   Do I feel tired and sluggish most of the time?
   Do I suffer from mood swings?
3. Last question, “How am I doing?”
   Are simple walking and climbing stairs difficult?
   Do I have problems concentrating?
   Is running impossible for me now?
   Am I unable to sit straight, preferring to slouch or stoop my shoulders?