Some of the cutest people with impulse control problems in our society are also known as toddlers. They eat what they want, scream when they want and stick anything tempting right into their cute little mouths. And no matter how hard you try, you can’t ever get them to organize their own sock drawers.  Now it turns out that those of us who were able to retain some of that charming impulsiveness of youth, may have a more difficult time staying lean than other people. A study by the National Institute on Aging recently found that very impulsive people tend to weigh 22 pounds more than people who have a tight rein on themselves.

But don’t fret, just because you are impulsive doesn’t mean you are doomed to be tipping the scales the wrong way.  There are lots of things you can to do whip your toddler self into shape.

Take this quick quiz and find out now if you might be a Fitness Toddler…

True or false?

1. Stationary cardio machines seem like the stupidest toys ever invented.

2. You are unable to sleep with a box/bag of your favorite treat lurking in the house.

3. People think you’re fun and spontaneous. You

4. don’t mind walking, as long as there is a treat where the sidewalk ends.

5. You get bored easily and wonder when this quiz is going to be over.

If you answered true to 4 or more of the 5 above questions, consider yourself an FT.

Helpful tips for adorable fitness toddlers:

• Make it fun! Good advice for everyone, but especially for FT’s. So take an unusual class, try a new sport or bring a buddy to the gym.
• Remove temptation. Much like those little plastic thingies new parents put in the light sockets so that their little darlings don’t fry their fingers’ off, F.T.’s must be protected from tempting temptations.
• Find a “fitness parent” who you like and want to please. You tell them you took an upside down aerobics class and they say “good boy!” or “good girl!”
• Don’t expect instant results. Nobody expects toddlers to run marathon on those chubby little legs, and you should expect too much too soon either.
• Don’t compare yourself to other “fitness grown-ups.” They may be more disciplined and consciences, but you will always be more fun at party’s. Plus you’d be totally bored with their workouts before you can say sweat sock three times fast.

Good luck cutie!