- Do you have any food allergy, including, but not limited to lactose or gluten intolerance? Do you have any religious affiliations that include specific food guidelines? Do you have any personal dietary restrictions, including but not limited to veganism? Have you participated in any weight-reduction program, weight-loss diet, or other special diet within the previous 3 months? Have you had weight loss or gain of >5% of body weight in the past 6 months for any reason except post-partum weight loss? Are you currently taking medication that suppresses or stimulates appetite or that affects body weight, including oral anti-diabetics medications? Do you have a history of prior surgical procedure for weight control or liposuction? Are you currently taking statins? Do you have high blood pressure (above 140 systolic, 90 diastolic)? Are you a current smoker or have you quit smoking less than 6 months prior?