____When at rest, my pulse is 70 beats a minute or less.

____I participate in at least one recreational sport or activity on a weekly basis.

____I find time for 30 minutes of vigorous exercise at least 3 times a week.

____I don’t tire easily while doing physical activity.

____I’m comfortable with my body.

____My weight is in the correct range for my height.

____I can’t pinch and inch of fat anywhere on my body.

____My doctor, family or friends have not urged me to lose weight during the last year.

____I’m able to relax without any trouble.

____I deal well with stressful situations.

____I’m able to complete tasks that I have started.

____I don’t have trouble falling asleep or waking up.
Note: if you don’t drink alcoholic beverages, give yourself one point for each of the next four statements.

 

____I drink less than two alcoholic drinks per day.

____I don’t drink more when under stress or when I’m depressed.

____In the last 12 months, I have not operated a moving vehicle after drinking alcohol.

____When I’m drinking, I don’t do things I later regret.
Note: If you have never smoked, give yourself one point for each of the next five statements.

 

____I have never smoked cigarettes.

____I smoke less than one pack of cigarettes per day.

____I have not smoked cigarettes in the last 12 months.

____I don’t use any form of tobacco (cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes etc).

____I only smoke low-tar and low nicotine cigarettes.

____I’m able to fall asleep in less than 20 minutes.

____It is rare that I wake up during the night.

____I usually sleep between seven and nine hours per night.

____When I get up in the morning I feel rested and ready to go.

____I usually have a lot of energy.

____I don’t have high blood pressure.

____I’ve never had high blood pressure.

____I’ve had my blood pressure checked within the last six months.

____My immediate family has no history of high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease.

____When I drive or am a passenger I always wear my seat belt.

____When I ride a bicycle I always wear a helmet.

____In the last three years, I have not had a moving violation or an accident of any kind.

____I never ride with someone who has been drinking alcohol.

____I’m happy with my social relationships.

____I feel comfortable talking over my problems with other people.

____I can’t think of many areas in my life that disappoint me.

____I feel that I’m a happy person.

____Given a chance to live my life over again I would change very little.

____Total

Scoring:

A score of 30 to 39 indicates that you are leading a healthy lifestyle. Keep up the good work.

A score of 15 to 29 indicates that your lifestyle could use some improvement. Try adopting more healthy habits.

A score of 0 to 14 indicates that you are leading an unhealthy lifestyle. Now is the time to change your ways so you can live a longer, more productive life.

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