If you’re just starting the Fast Metabolism Diet, you probably have lots of practical questions. We have answers! Here you can find discussions on the most common topics.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions section, with dozens of answers.

Here are links to the most helpful longer articles, explaining various aspects of the plan.

Doing the Fast Metabolism Diet

I’m confused about portions.

• See: Eat more to lose more: Your portions on the Fast Metabolism Diet

I don’t understand what fat/protein means on Phase 3.

• Read: Fat? Protein? Why you need both

Do I really have to give up coffee?

• See: But Haylie, I NEED my coffee!

How long will it take to repair my metabolism?

• How do I know my metabolism is fixed?

There’s so much food to buy!

• You don’t have to spend big bucks. See this essentials grocery list.

FMD product guides

We get lots of questions about which brands of products work for the Fast Metabolism Diet:

• Pasta
• Bread
• Stock and broth
• Non-dairy milk
• Hot and cold cereal

Common health conditions

I don’t have a gallbladder: Will this diet work for me?

• Check out: Can I do the Fast Metabolism Diet with no gallbladder?

Can I do the diet while nursing?

• Pregnancy, nursing, and the Fast Metabolism Diet

I’m diabetic. Do I need to do anything differently?

• Diabetes and the Fast Metabolism Diet

I’m feeling constipated on the diet. What should I do?

• Help for constipation