Weight Loss Groups
 There exist both profit-oriented and non-profit weight loss organizations that help people in their weight loss efforts. Cases of the past include Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig; illustrations of the latter contain Overeaters Anonymous, as well as a huge number of non-branded support groups run by local churches, hospitals, and like-minded individuals.
These organizations' customs and practices hold opposing views. Some groups are modeled on twelve-step programs, while others are rather informal. Some groups promoter certain prepared foods or special menus, while others train dieters to make healthy choices from restaurant menus and while grocery-shopping and cooking.
Most groups control the power of group meetings to provide counseling, emotional support, problem-solving, and useful information. Dangers of Weight Loss Dieting
Eccentric or extreme diets can be very dangerous, and they are often unsuccessful. If one seeks the rational and popular ideal of being thin and athletic, then starvation diets are counter-productive.
Side Effects
Dieting, especially extreme food-intake reduction can have the following side effects:
* Prolonged hunger
* Depression
* Reduced sex drive
* Fatigue
* Irritability
* Fainting
* Sinus problems (especially post-nasal drip)
* Muscle loss
* Rashes
* Acidosis
* Bloodshot eyes
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