When you get a new "diet" book, do you:

Dottie · 01-20-2013, 06:41 AM

1. Read the actual diet theory
2. Read the recipes
3. Read the menu plan
or
4. Skim the whole thing without really "reading" anything

I'm a 3, then 2, then 4 lol rarely a 1 unless it's something I've really never heard of before.

adillenal · 01-20-2013, 06:42 AM

I am a 1.

KeirasMom · 01-20-2013, 06:45 AM

I'm a 3, then 1, then 2.

Librarygirl · 01-20-2013, 07:13 AM

I have only ever bought one diet book, and that was the Gary Taubes book. I can't even remember the name of it (was on my Kindle, now deleted).

I started on this site the next day though, so ironically he led me to JUDDD!

sunday · 01-20-2013, 07:36 AM

Dottie, This is very interesting.

I am 3 and then 1. Since, I know I would fail at a vegan or similar plan, that rules out the Raw diet (though I did look into it) and similar plans. However, I have recently upped my veggies by quite a bit and love that, so that just shows that never say never.

BTW, I think my library looks similar to a health & fitness library, because I have spent a lot studying some of the most popular. Eades, Taubes, Julia Ross, Nicholas Perricone, Groves, Steven Pratt, Sisson, Pollan, Fuhrman, & now Jaminet.

Carly · 01-20-2013, 07:41 AM

I've only read 2 diet books Atkin's New Diet Revolution and The Alternate Day Diet- but #1.

ravenrose · 01-20-2013, 10:45 AM

I read the actual diet theory. I have never found recipes or menu plans in ANY diet book that I could possibly follow.

for one thing, they always leave you with weird leftovers. you can't make something that uses 1/4 of a package of something perishable and then not repeat the recipe! what are you supposed to do with the other 3/4 of it? sometimes you can feed it to family, but many times NOT.

Dottie · 01-20-2013, 11:06 AM

I know Raven. That annoys me, too! Why use 1/4 of a can of something then you never see it again for 2 weeks on their suggested menu?!

gotsomeold · 01-20-2013, 11:55 AM

I am a 1.

In fact, before I buy a 'diet' book I do a lot of research on the internet to make sure I am actually interested in studying the WOE.

I am with Dottie and Raven, I hardly ever read the recipes or the menu plan.

If I want to read recipes, I pull out a pre-1980's cookbook and adapt them!!

mom23kids · 01-20-2013, 01:41 PM

#1. and I never read recipe sections

Alison · 01-20-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenrose

I read the actual diet theory. I have never found recipes or menu plans in ANY diet book that I could possibly follow.

for one thing, they always leave you with weird leftovers. you can't make something that uses 1/4 of a package of something perishable and then not repeat the recipe! what are you supposed to do with the other 3/4 of it? sometimes you can feed it to family, but many times NOT.

THIS. Absolutely this.

LoCarbGal · 01-21-2013, 07:41 AM

I'm a #1 for sure. I don't even look at the menu section. I usually skim the recipe section and mark a couple that look good, but rarely do I go back and make them!

sorenkkg · 01-21-2013, 09:13 AM

I'm 1 and 3 -- but I've never been into diet books (childhood bad memories). And the few LC ones and then the JUDDD one that I have, all are structured the same (something Drs. Eades once pointed out on a blog and I find it true).

So I read why their new idea is workable, and what a menu plan looks like, and maybe a couple recipes if it's very different.

grammyw/kitties · 01-21-2013, 06:03 PM

I have a dozen diet books of all kinds that is why I want this to help my inner health , all others make promises and dont fulfil. I am a 1 the reciepes don't do anything for me.I cook better than most of them..thats what got me in the place I am..lol!

svenskamae · 01-21-2013, 06:49 PM

I do 1, then 3, then 2. I do keep an eye on the recipes and copy out some that appeal to me, but I alter things (forget 1/4 cup onion, use 1 small onion, etc.) to avoid annoying bits of leftover ingredients.

Lilybell · 01-21-2013, 07:45 PM

Bought my first diet book when I was 13, dr.atkins. I love diet books. I start with page one and don't stop till I'm done.

Beeb · 01-21-2013, 08:20 PM

1 and 2, then 4

shirlc · 01-23-2013, 01:49 PM

I'm definitely a # 1. I look at the recipes, but very seldom try them. I'm with Ravenrose...don't want to have weird leftovers to throw out!

soon · 01-23-2013, 04:22 PM

I want you to know dottie that I thought long and hard and changed my mind 3 times and have now decided I am a 4, haha

Carlye · 01-23-2013, 10:18 PM

I am sort of a 4.
I read their thoughts on saturated fat. If they disagree with mine, I disregard it. I culled my 20 yr diet book collection down to nothing that way.

I also got extremely cranky when I bought the kindle version on the JUDDD book and saw that Dr J said to avoid saturated fat, red meat and full fat dairy

Sharss · 01-23-2013, 10:32 PM

I've only bought two diet books: Atkins and "High Protein". I'm a #1. Did skim the recipes and menus.

01-20-2013, 07:36 AM	#5
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,527 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	Dottie, This is very interesting. I am 3 and then 1. Since, I know I would fail at a vegan or similar plan, that rules out the Raw diet (though I did look into it) and similar plans. However, I have recently upped my veggies by quite a bit and love that, so that just shows that never say never. BTW, I think my library looks similar to a health & fitness library, because I have spent a lot studying some of the most popular. Eades, Taubes, Julia Ross, Nicholas Perricone, Groves, Steven Pratt, Sisson, Pollan, Fuhrman, & now Jaminet. Last edited by sunday; 01-20-2013 at 08:20 AM..

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01-20-2013, 06:41 AM	#1
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,560 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	When you get a new "diet" book, do you: 1. Read the actual diet theory 2. Read the recipes 3. Read the menu plan or 4. Skim the whole thing without really "reading" anything I'm a 3, then 2, then 4 lol rarely a 1 unless it's something I've really never heard of before.

01-20-2013, 06:42 AM	#2
adillenal Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,112 Gallery: adillenal	I am a 1.

01-20-2013, 06:45 AM	#3
KeirasMom Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7,331 Gallery: KeirasMom Stats: 277.6/155-159/165, 5'9", 40 y.o., Hypothyroid WOE: In Place of a Roadmap Start Date: Maintenance 1/23/13	I'm a 3, then 1, then 2.

01-20-2013, 07:13 AM	#4
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,788 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 180/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	I have only ever bought one diet book, and that was the Gary Taubes book. I can't even remember the name of it (was on my Kindle, now deleted). I started on this site the next day though, so ironically he led me to JUDDD!

01-20-2013, 07:41 AM	#6
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,202 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	I've only read 2 diet books Atkin's New Diet Revolution and The Alternate Day Diet- but #1.

01-20-2013, 10:45 AM	#7
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,080 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	I read the actual diet theory. I have never found recipes or menu plans in ANY diet book that I could possibly follow. for one thing, they always leave you with weird leftovers. you can't make something that uses 1/4 of a package of something perishable and then not repeat the recipe! what are you supposed to do with the other 3/4 of it? sometimes you can feed it to family, but many times NOT.

01-20-2013, 11:06 AM	#8
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,560 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	I know Raven. That annoys me, too! Why use 1/4 of a can of something then you never see it again for 2 weeks on their suggested menu?!

01-20-2013, 11:55 AM	#9
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	I am a 1. In fact, before I buy a 'diet' book I do a lot of research on the internet to make sure I am actually interested in studying the WOE. I am with Dottie and Raven, I hardly ever read the recipes or the menu plan. If I want to read recipes, I pull out a pre-1980's cookbook and adapt them!!

01-20-2013, 01:41 PM	#10
mom23kids Established Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: The Library Posts: 2,491 Gallery: mom23kids Stats: Maintenance WOE: JUDDD for WL/5:2 IF for maintenance	#1. and I never read recipe sections

01-21-2013, 07:41 AM	#12
LoCarbGal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2,878 Gallery: LoCarbGal Stats: 318.5/207/140 5'4" 46 yrs WOE: Atkins 1/27/12 - 54.5 lbs: JUDDD 9/4/12 - 57 lbs	I'm a #1 for sure. I don't even look at the menu section. I usually skim the recipe section and mark a couple that look good, but rarely do I go back and make them!

01-21-2013, 08:20 PM	#17
Beeb Why wait, just do it NOW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where Super Storm Sandy Wiped Out All My Childhood Memories!! Posts: 11,758 Gallery: Beeb Stats: 152 WOE: Thintuition - Intuitive Eating	1 and 2, then 4

01-21-2013, 09:13 AM	#13
sorenkkg Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 3,593 Gallery: sorenkkg Stats: 2013: 253.4/236.8/160 WOE: JUDDD 2174/435 Start Date: LC Jan 2003 restart Jan 2012- JUDDD start 04/2012	I'm 1 and 3 -- but I've never been into diet books (childhood bad memories). And the few LC ones and then the JUDDD one that I have, all are structured the same (something Drs. Eades once pointed out on a blog and I find it true). So I read why their new idea is workable, and what a menu plan looks like, and maybe a couple recipes if it's very different.

01-21-2013, 06:03 PM	#14
grammyw/kitties Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 113 Gallery: grammyw/kitties Stats: I am 170.2 WOE: I am starting IF leaning towards locarb Start Date: Starting Dec 20,2012	I have a dozen diet books of all kinds that is why I want this to help my inner health , all others make promises and dont fulfil. I am a 1 the reciepes don't do anything for me.I cook better than most of them..thats what got me in the place I am..lol!

01-21-2013, 06:49 PM	#15
svenskamae Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,927 Gallery: svenskamae Stats: 235/178/135 5'3" WOE: Nutritional Ketosis/Primal/JUDDD Start Date: January 15, 2012	I do 1, then 3, then 2. I do keep an eye on the recipes and copy out some that appeal to me, but I alter things (forget 1/4 cup onion, use 1 small onion, etc.) to avoid annoying bits of leftover ingredients.

01-21-2013, 07:45 PM	#16
Lilybell Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minnesnowda Posts: 45 Gallery: Lilybell Stats: 192/181/150 WOE: JUDD Start Date: January 2, 2013	Bought my first diet book when I was 13, dr.atkins. I love diet books. I start with page one and don't stop till I'm done.

01-23-2013, 01:49 PM	#18
shirlc Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,540 Gallery: shirlc Stats: 144/127/130-5'5" WOE: Low/Mod Carb, JUDDD (JUDDD, 10/25/11 at 141.5) Start Date: March, 2006	I'm definitely a # 1. I look at the recipes, but very seldom try them. I'm with Ravenrose...don't want to have weird leftovers to throw out!

01-23-2013, 04:22 PM	#19
soon Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,251 Gallery: soon Stats: restart 07 WOE: whatever works	I want you to know dottie that I thought long and hard and changed my mind 3 times and have now decided I am a 4, haha

01-23-2013, 10:18 PM	#20
Carlye Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 19 Gallery: Carlye Stats: 120kg/108kg/TBA WOE: LC JUDDD Start Date: Jan 2013	I am sort of a 4. I read their thoughts on saturated fat. If they disagree with mine, I disregard it. I culled my 20 yr diet book collection down to nothing that way. I also got extremely cranky when I bought the kindle version on the JUDDD book and saw that Dr J said to avoid saturated fat, red meat and full fat dairy

01-23-2013, 10:32 PM	#21
Sharss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WA Posts: 949 Gallery: Sharss Stats: 5'6 1/2" 71yr 136/130/125/121 Met 125 lbs 3/25/13 WOE: Calorie Counting/Low-Glycemic-Index Diet Start Date: Restarting 12/29/12	I've only bought two diet books: Atkins and "High Protein". I'm a #1. Did skim the recipes and menus.