Respond to the questions below by selecting the response that most closely matches your experience in your current body size. Each response corresponds to a specific number of points. Keep a running total of your points as you move through the questionnaire.

Do you describe yourself as fat?

[ ] No (0 points)

[ ] Yes (1 point)

Do you have difficulty finding clothes in your size in regular department, mall, or other fast fashion stores? 

[ ] I can walk into any store and find clothing in my size. (0 points)

[ ] The majority of the time, I can walk into any store and find clothing in my size. Occasionally I need to shop at a specialty store or online. (1 point)

[ ] Sometimes I can find clothing in my size in stores, sometimes I have to shop at a specialty store or online. (2 points)

[ ] I usually cannot find clothing in my size in stores and I almost always have to shop at a specialty store or online. (3 points)

[ ] I can never find clothing in my size in stores, even in specialty stores. I always have to shop online. (4 points)

Imagine you are sitting in an airplane and you are in a standard economy seat. How well do you fit in this seat and fasten your seat belt?

[ ] I comfortably fit in my seat, my arms are relaxed at my sides, and I easily fasten my seatbelt. (0 points)

[ ] I fit in my seat fine, my arms stay within my space of the seat, and I fasten my seat belt without trouble. (1 point)

[ ] My hips/thighs are touching the sides of my seat, I have to actively hold my arms in my space, I can buckle my seatbelt but it’s at the longest length to be able to fasten safely. (2 points)

[ ] My hips/thighs press into the sides of my seat, I have to actively hold my arms in my space but they are still touching my neighbor(s), I have to ask a flight attendant for a seat belt extender in order to fasten my seat belt safely. (3 points)

[ ] My body cannot fit in an economy airplane seat. (4 points)

When trying a new restaurant, theater, or other public entertainment venue, do you fit comfortably into the seats? 

[ ] I always fit comfortably into the seats at public venues. (0 points)

[ ] I usually fit into the seats at public venues, but occasionally it is uncomfortable. (1 point)

[ ] Sometimes I fit comfortably into the seats at public venues, but sometimes I do not. (2 points)

[ ] I usually do not fit comfortably into seats at public venues, and sometimes have to ask for accommodation. (3 points)

[ ] I never fit comfortably into seats at public venues, and always have to ask for accommodation. (4 points)

When seeking medical care, have you ever received judgement or inadequate care because of your size?

[ ] I have never received inadequate medical care or judgement from medical providers because of my size. (0 points)

[ ] I have occasionally received inadequate medical care or judgement from medical providers because of my size. (1 point)

[ ] I have sometimes received inadequate medical care or judgement from medical providers because of my size. (2 points)

[ ] I usually receive inadequate medical care or judgement from medical providers because of my size. (3 points)

[ ] I always receive inadequate medical care or judgement from medical providers because of my size. (4 points)

Have you avoided fitness or gym spaces in the past for fear of judgement from staff or other athletes due to your body size, or the lack of accessibility of some gym equipment?

[ ] I’m not worried about judgement in fitness spaces due to my body size. All gym equipment is always accessible to me.  (0 points)

[ ] I’m usually not afraid of judgement due to my body size. Once in a while some gym equipment is inaccessible to me. (1 point)

[ ] Sometimes I am afraid of judgement due to my body size. Sometimes some gym equipment is inaccessible to me. (2 points)

[ ] Most of the time I am afraid of judgement in fitness spaces due to my body size. Usually some gym equipment is inaccessible to me. (3 points)

[ ] I am always afraid of judgement in fitness spaces due to my body size. Some gym equipment is always inaccessible to me. (4 points)

Step 2: Add your points together to calculate your total score.

Step 3: Match your score from Step 2 with one of the results options below. For next steps, follow the guidance in your results option.

Results:

0 - 5 points: Consider checking out our Group Fitness classes instead! Group Fitness offers an inclusive experience for all bodies. Solcana is designed to support bodies of every size and is very fat inclusive at every level. Fat Fitness specifically is designed for people who experience lack of accessibility in their life due to fat discrimination.

6 - 21 points: Consider checking out Fat Fitness class! Your answers suggest that you are a good fit for the Fat Fitness program.