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A question from OS

I downloaded your book on my Kindle and devoured it, so to speak. It was beautifully written, from the evocative portraits of your grandmother and mother, to the descriptions of family feasts and even your sketches of your two dogs in Detroit. And, of course, I related to almost everything, from trying to "postpone" dates so I could lose 5 pounds in the interim to binge-fueled eating at my desk... Read Frank's Answer

A question from HeartofGlass

Like many, I have found inspiration in your honesty, having been subject to a perfect 'storm' myself of biology, a fondness for sweets, cultural pressures to overeat AND be thin, and self-image problems. What I have found so refreshing is that you admit that people in the 'food industry' often have problems with overeating--before, it often seemed like there was a kind of 'party line' amongst... Read Frank's Answer

A question from Susan

Hi Frank, I'm halfway through your book, and just wanted to say it's wonderful! I particularly love the way you articulate the relationship between food and family - I don't think I've ever seen anyone capture the "food is love - and sometimes too much love" concept as beautifully and with as much feeling. I especially enjoy the descriptions of your grandmother cooking (the sleeveless housecoat... Read Frank's Answer

A question from Michele

Were you able to keep up an exercise regimen even at your heaviest? I find exercise difficult because I can't do much before I'm completely winded and then my feet and joints hurt the next day. Were there particular types of exercise you found most endurable when you were way out of shape? Read Frank's Answer

A question from Richard Banker

Hi Frank, the blog talks about how to sustain the dieting part, but how do you sustain the exercise part and what kind of exercise do you do? You look great by the way. How many of your NYTimes readers are seeing you for the first time!! Read Frank's Answer

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