Quiz: Heartburn Management 101

1

After a delicious, hearty, and extremely rich dinner with the family, you:

Pop a piece of gum and go for a leisurely walk

Crash on the couch with potato chips

Curl up in an armchair with your favorite book

2

Your boss shot down your ideas in today’s meeting, your son’s ride home from soccer practice just cancelled, and you just ripped your favorite skirt. You immediately:

Eat a bag of M&Ms

Stop off on your way home and get a greasy burger and fries

Take a few calming breaths and vow to re-start the day

3

You want a new outfit, and you've narrowed it down to three choices. You pick:

The slinky slip dress - except you also need to wear a slimming undergarment

A flexible wrap dress; perfect for your ever-changing shape

A chic pair of pants; they're a little snug but you'll lose weight eventually

4

You're invited to a wedding and there's an open bar. You don't know anyone. You decide to:

Drink up! You don't know anyone, so why not?

Use the bar as a good place to meet new people, but don't go overboard

Skip the bar in favor of the dance floor. You'll meet people out there.

5

Where does the art of relaxation fit into your priorities?

Top priority; if I don’t relax at night I won’t work well during the day

Eh. I fit it in whenever life slows down a bit.

Nowhere. There’s not a single break in my schedule from 8am to 10pm.

6

The best way to describe your eating schedule is:

I aim for 3 times a day, but honestly, it is erratic at best

I like to nibble, so I eat lots of small meals throughout my day

Eat? Who has time to eat? When I get home at night I usually throw something together before going to bed

7

Your doctor asks you at your yearly checkup what your exercise habits are and you:

Lie with a straight face about your 30-minute, 3 times a week workout

Tell the truth; you exercise when you can

Brag a little; you're in shape and proud of it!

8

Your favorite drink to quench your thirst is:

A tall glass of iced tea

Mineral water

A beer

9

Your solution to a rough night of sleep is:

Coffee – and lots of it please

A quick jog in the morning should do the trick

Sleep in till noon, even if you have to call in sick

10

Your favorite meal is:

Fried chicken and mashed potatoes

Lean burgers and hot dogs

Grilled salmon and asparagus

After a delicious, hearty, and extremely rich dinner with the family, you:

Your boss shot down your ideas in today’s meeting, your son’s ride home from soccer practice just cancelled, and you just ripped your favorite skirt. You immediately:

You want a new outfit, and you've narrowed it down to three choices. You pick:

You're invited to a wedding and there's an open bar. You don't know anyone. You decide to:

Where does the art of relaxation fit into your priorities?

The best way to describe your eating schedule is:

Your doctor asks you at your yearly checkup what your exercise habits are and you:

Your favorite drink to quench your thirst is:

Your solution to a rough night of sleep is:

Your favorite meal is:

Cool as a Cucumber

Wow. You’re making all the right choices and your reward is a cool, calm stomach. Continue the path you’re on and make heartburn an unfamiliar presence in your life.

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