Q&A Weight Loss Phase Page

• How much weight can I expect to lose with HeLP?  What are the healthy benefits of this program?

• What is the difference between low-glycemic and high-glycemic foods?

• Does eating healthier mean I have to go on a diet?

• Do I have to make dramatic changes in how I eat?

• Can I lose weight faster by consuming fewer calories?

• Is it necessary to drink 8 glasses of water per day to lose weight and stay healthy? (NO PAGE)

• Is skipping a meal a day an effective way to lose weight?

• Are there any computer programs that will help me keep track of the foods I eat?

• How do stay aware of the factors that influence what and how much I eat?

• What is "carbohydrate craving" or "carbohydrate addiction?

• What causes carbohydrate and other food cravings?

• What are low-glycemic and high-glycemic foods?

• What are the potential problems of severely reducing carbohydrate intake?

• Should I eliminate all fat from my diet?

• What is the new "Food Pyramid" I have heard about? Is it similar to the Four Basic Food Groups"?

• What Is a Meal Replacement?

• What are the pros of meal replacements?

• What are the cons of meal replacements?

• Should I use meal replacements and how often?

• What Is the research behind meal replacements?

• Are High-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are a healthy way to lose weight?

• Are surgical procedures like liposuction or stomach stapling a good way to lose weight?

• Once I have lost the weight, how can I keep from regaining it?

• What Prescription Medicines Are Used to Treat Obesity?

• How Do Appetite Suppressants Work?

• How Do Fat Absorption Inhibitors Work?

• Do Prescription Weight Loss Drugs Really Work?

• Are There Risks and Side Effects to Taking These Medications?

• What Should I Discuss With My Doctor Before Taking Weight Loss Medicine?

• What is A Responsible and Safe Weight-loss Program?

• How do I stay aware of the factors that influence what and how much I eat?

• Can I lose weight without dieting (decreasing calories)?

• Glossary

• References