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    • What will I get from the Lean for Life book?
      The 'Lean for Life Phase One: Weight Loss' book is the essential source of information and guidelines that you'll use throughout your Lindora Lean for Life program. It contains the complete instructions, guidelines, eating plan and food choices, and daily instructions for the program. Correctly following and "doing" the book will help you achieve optimum results for safe and healthy weight loss and maintenance....

    • Will insurance cover the cost of weight loss programs such as the Lindora program?
      Some insurance companies cover all or part of the cost of a medically-supervised weight loss program, depending on the individual policy. You'll want to check with your insurance carrier to inquire about your specific coverage....

    • What is a "Body Composition Analysis"?
      One measure of fitness is body composition. Body composition is the makeup of the body in terms of muscle, bone, fat, and water. The amount of lean body mass in proportion to the amount of fat tissue in the body helps determine fitness. The lower the ratio, the higher the body fat and the more unfit we are....

    • Why is it important to keep a food diary?
      Source: "Keeping Food Records Helps Dieters Lose Weight" (Omaha World-Herald; 02/22/99):...

    • How can I determine my metabolic rate?
      To estimate your metabolic rate (how many calories you typically burn in a day at rest)......

    • What is the set point? Can it be changed?
      In 1982, nutritional researchers William Bennett and Joel Gurin introduced a controversial theory concerning weight loss. The setpoint theory states that a person's body has a setpoint weight at which it is programmed to be comfortable. This theory proposes that the body will sabotage itself during weight loss by slowing down metabolism (the body's rate of burning calories)....

    • Do you have any tips for sticking to my diet when I go to a restaurant?
      With a little planning, you can enjoy restaurant dining while successfully adhering to your weight loss plan. Try these success strategies:...