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ABOUT THE ASD FAQS
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What is the purpose of alt.support.diet?
Are advertisements allowed on a.s.d?
What is the meaning of YMMV?
AM I OVERWEIGHT?
What do the terms "overweight" and "obese" mean?
Is using a standard height/weight chart a good way to tell whether I'm overweight?
I've decided to start a weight loss plan. How should I determine what weight I want to
reach?
How often should I weigh myself?
Is using body fat percentage a good way to tell whether I'm overweight?
What's the best way to measure body fat percentage?
Are there any other ways to find out whether I'm overweight/overfat?
What is cellulite?
GENERAL DIET AND NUTRITION
Are all doctors knowledgeable about all diets?
I keep hearing that a low-fat diet is supposed to be good for me. Why should I eat a
low-fat diet, and how low is "low"?
Should I eliminate all fat from my diet?
How can I tell how much fat is in the foods I eat?
How do the new nutrition labels on processed foods differ from the old labels?
What is fiber? Is it important?
Is sugar a no-no?
What about artificial sweeteners?
What is the new "Food Pyramid" I've heard about? Is it similar to the
Four Basic Food Groups"?
Is Promise Ultra Fat-free Margarine really fat-free?
WEIGHT LOSS PHASE
Are there any computer programs that will help me plan my diet or keep track of the foods
I eat
How many calories per day do I need?
Can I lose weight faster by consuming fewer calories?
Is it really necessary to drink 8 glasses of water per day while dieting?
Is skipping a meal a day an effective way to lose weight?
I'm afraid that I'll have to give up all my favorite foods in order to lose weight. Is
this true?
Can I lose weight without dieting?
Are surgical procedures like liposuction or stomach stapling a good way to lose weight?
How many pounds a week should I lose?
Why do men seem to lose weight faster/more easily than women?
Some weeks into my diet, my weight loss just stopped, even though I followed the diet plan
to the letter. What did I do wrong?
Once I've lost the weight, how can I keep from regaining it?
LIQUID DIETS AND FASTS
Are liquid diets a good way to lose weight?
Is fasting a good way to lose weight?
WEIGHT LOSS ORGANIZATIONS, PLANS,
AND DIET BOOKS
How does Weight Watchers work?
How does Jenny Craig work?
How does Nutri/System work?
How does Overeaters Anonymous work?
How does TOPS work?
How does "Stop the Insanity" work?
What is the Carbohydrate Addict's Diet?
What is Dr. Atkins' diet?
What is the Zone diet?
What is the "TJ Soup diet" (a.k.a. "The Sacred Heart Hospital Diet" or
"Cabbage Soup Diet")?
THE ECA STACK
What is the Stack?
Why these particular numbers?
Is the stack dangerous?
People die from taking the stack?
How do I take the stack?
So where do I get the stack?
I can't get the stuff because it's illegal in my country, will you
buy it and send it to me?
Can you tell me more?
DIET AIDS (PILLS, ETC.)
I've heard about several weight loss aids like herbal teas, "fat-burning" pills,
etc. Do any of these work?
What about prescription drugs (phentermine, fenfluramine)?
Do I need to take a supplement (vitamin/mineral pill) while dieting?
What is chromium? Can taking a chromium supplement help me lose or maintain weight?
EXERCISE
I need to lose weight, but I really hate to exercise. Can I lose weight by eating a
low-calorie diet without exercising?
What are the most effective types of exercise for losing fat/weight?
How hard do I need to exercise?
What is anaerobic exercise?
How often and how long do I need to exercise?
How many calories do different types of exercise burn?
Does "passive exercise" (e.g., toning tables) work?
I move around a lot during the day; I try to use stairs instead of elevators, park my car
on the far side of the parking lot, etc. Would I qualify as a "moderately
active" person?
MOTIVATION
I've started a diet and exercise program, but I'm finding it really hard to stay on track.
Any suggestions?
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