You were 10 years old when you went on your first diet.
That seems very young to be worrying about your weight.
Were you obese, like so many children today?
You "dieted" your way up to your highest weight of 178
pounds. What is "diet-induced obesity," and how does
it happen?
Since 95% of dieters regain any weight they lose, what
makes the latest diet craze so appealing?
We all like to play games, but why shouldn't we play the "games" dieters play? What are some of these games, and what happens if we try them?
60% of the American population is overweight. If
diets don't work, what will work to solve America's obesity
epedemic?
You learned a great deal from watching naturally thin people. What are some of their secrets? How can this help people who are overweight due to genetics?
In your clinical work as a licensed professional counselor, you have identified four types of weight problems. What are these?
How did you develop your treatment called "Intuitive Self-Care," and how does it solve the different weight problems?
You had a breakthrough when you attended a birthday party. Tell us about that.
Like 10 million Americans, you struggled with anorexia
as a teen and bulimia as a young adult. How do we know if someone we love is "dying to be thin"? Why are young girls so at risk?
Do men develop eating disorders, too? How can we prevent eating disorders?
How did a 1-ounce parakeet named "Peppy" help you solve your weight problem?
Your book title asks the question, "How much does your soul weigh?" I don't know, how much is my soul supposed to weigh? How can we measure the soul's weight? So, Dr. Dorie, how much does your soul weigh?
How do the recipes in your book differ from those found in a typical diet book? Can you share a sample recipe?
Do you have some advice for those who plan to lose weight as a New Year's resolution?
What is the single most important thing we need to know about overcoming
obesity?
You have a free on-line newsletter called "Dr. Dorie's Don't Diet Ditties." How can this help people with weight issues? What other resources do you have?