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Answer based on your long-term tendencies — how you naturally are, not how you've been feeling this week. Takes about 5 minutes.

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YOUR CONSTITUTION

Question 1 of 15

1 BODY FRAME How would you describe your natural body frame?
Think about your build before any significant weight changes in adulthood. Select all that apply.

1. Light and narrow — I have a naturally slim frame and find it hard to put on weight
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2. Medium and athletic — I have a well-proportioned, muscular build
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3. Solid and strong — I have a broader frame and my body holds weight easily, even with moderate eating
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2 SKIN How would you describe your skin?
Think about your skin's natural tendencies, not its current condition. Select all that apply.

1. Dry and fine-textured — tends toward roughness or flakiness, especially in cold or windy weather
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2. Warm and combination — can be oily in places, flushes easily, and is sensitive to heat
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3. Soft, smooth and well-hydrated — my skin tends to stay moisturised and ages well
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3 APPETITE How would you describe your appetite and relationship with food?
Think about your long-term patterns, not a current diet or phase. Select all that apply.

1. Unpredictable — I can be ravenous one day and have no appetite the next
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2. Strong and consistent — I rarely miss a meal and get irritable if I'm hungry too long
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3. Steady but emotional — I can skip meals without much trouble, but I'm drawn to eating for comfort or pleasure
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4 BODY TEMPERATURE How would you describe your body temperature tendencies?
Not how you like the thermostat — how your body actually runs. Select all that apply.

1. Often cold — my hands and feet are frequently cool or cold, and I love warmth
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2. Often warm — I run hot, dislike stuffy or overheated spaces, and prefer cooler temperatures
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3. Generally cool and stable — I don't run hot or cold and adapt well to most temperatures
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5 HAIR What is your hair naturally like?
Think about its natural texture without products or treatments. Select all that apply.

1. Fine, dry, and prone to frizz or flyaways
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2. Fine to medium — tends toward early greying or thinning, or can be oily at the scalp
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3. Thick, lustrous and strong — my hair tends to be full and healthy
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6 SLEEP How do you usually sleep?
Think about your natural sleep pattern when nothing is disturbing it. Select all that apply.

1. Lightly — I wake easily and can have trouble falling back asleep
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2. Soundly, but I don't need a lot — I feel rested with less sleep than most
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3. Deeply and for long periods — I love sleep and wake slowly in the morning
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7 DIGESTION How is your digestion generally?
Think about your long-term pattern, not recent changes. Select all that apply.

1. Irregular — I can experience gas, bloating, or constipation, especially when stressed
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2. Strong and fast — I have a high metabolism and digest food quickly
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3. Slow and steady — my digestion is reliable and I rarely have digestive complaints
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8 ENERGY How is your energy throughout the day?
Think about your natural rhythm on a typical day. Select all that apply.

1. Variable — I can have bursts of high energy followed by periods of fatigue
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2. High and consistent — I stay active and focused throughout the day
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3. Slow to start but enduring — once I get going, I have great stamina and staying power
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9 LEARNING How do you tend to learn and retain information?
Think about how you naturally absorb new things. Select all that apply.

1. Quick to grasp new ideas, but I can move on before things really sink in
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2. I learn efficiently and retain details well
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3. I take my time to absorb things fully — but once I know something, I really know it and rarely forget
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10 STRESS RESPONSE How do you react when under pressure or stress?
Think about your most consistent pattern. Select all that apply.

1. I become anxious or worried, and may feel scattered or restless
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2. I get frustrated or impatient and want to fix things immediately
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3. I stay calm and grounded — I tend to absorb pressure without rattling easily
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11 CHALLENGE RESPONSE When you encounter a new challenge, how do you typically respond?
Select all that apply.

1. I get excited by it but can also feel nervous or unsure where to start
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2. I feel focused and driven — I want to understand it quickly and solve it
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3. I approach it steadily — I prefer to think it through carefully before acting
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12 SPEECH How would you describe your natural communication style?
Select all that apply.

1. Fast-paced and expressive — I talk with my hands and jump between ideas
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2. Clear, direct and precise — I say what I mean and get to the point
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3. Calm and considered — I speak thoughtfully and my words carry weight
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13 EMOTIONS How would you describe your emotional tendencies?
Think about your deeper patterns, not just how you present to others. Select all that apply.

1. My emotions shift quickly — I feel things intensely in the moment but move through them fast
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2. I feel emotions strongly, especially around fairness — I can hold onto frustration or intensity longer than I'd like
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3. I am emotionally steady and loyal — I take longer to be upset, but I also take longer to fully let things go
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14 SOCIAL How do you behave in social settings?
Select all that apply.

1. Very talkative — I love meeting new people and find social energy invigorating
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2. Confident and direct — I prefer meaningful conversations over small talk
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3. Warm and loyal — I'm reserved at first but deeply devoted to those I let in
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15 ROUTINE How do you feel about routine and structure?
Select all that apply.

1. I prefer spontaneity and flexibility — routines feel limiting to me
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2. I value routines when they help me achieve my goals
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3. I find real comfort and security in familiar rhythms and established routines
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