Gary Taubes: Why we get fat - Page 3

brimmy · 02-08-2013, 09:57 PM

I've read both books. If you want to get more historical context, and more in depth studies, then I'd recommend reading Good Calories Bad Calories. However it's a LOT heavier on the science (not dumbed down much at all), and incredibly detailed on the history of different cultural studies.

I wouldn't say my knowledge was greatly more enriched from reading GCBC after having read WWGF, I tended to just get a lot more angry at Jean Mayer.

muncheechee · 02-09-2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brimmy

I've read both books. If you want to get more historical context, and more in depth studies, then I'd recommend reading Good Calories Bad Calories. However it's a LOT heavier on the science (not dumbed down much at all), and incredibly detailed on the history of different cultural studies.

I wouldn't say my knowledge was greatly more enriched from reading GCBC after having read WWGF, I tended to just get a lot more angry at Jean Mayer.

Thanks... your answer is perfectly helpful.

clackley · 02-09-2013, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PaminKY

I ordered a copy of the Wheat Belly Cookbook the other day. It was available right around Christmas.

Another good book to read is "Life Without Bread".

Yes, it has some really great info - I highly recommend that one as well.

reddarin · 02-09-2013, 11:28 AM

Same here gonna go check the library next time it is open.

hopewell · 02-09-2013, 01:57 PM

I just posted a new thread about this so everyone would know but...

I just watched a terrific documentary on Netflix called "Hungry for Change."
It's very well done and is a great compliment to the book "Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It."

reddarin · 02-09-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hopewell

I just posted a new thread about this so everyone would know but...

I just watched a terrific documentary on Netflix called "Hungry for Change."
It's very well done and is a great compliment to the book "Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It."

Here's the link to the thread:

Great documentary on Netflix

Gabby1 · 02-10-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dejaht

I love this book

For me it was a real life-changer. It absolutely changed my self-esteem once I understood it was not a 'character or moral failing' to become overweight in the first place. I'm not a greedy pig. It was physiological, not psychological, and my body just doesn't tolerate high carb.

Exactly me, too.

reddarin · 02-10-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dejaht

I love this book

For me it was a real life-changer. It absolutely changed my self-esteem once I understood it was not a 'character or moral failing' to become overweight in the first place. I'm not a greedy pig. It was physiological, not psychological, and my body just doesn't tolerate high carb.

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Originally Posted by Gabby1

Exactly me, too.

I'm not sure I've actually said that but that is the case for me as well. I could never understand why I was unable to cut back or eat 'sensibly'. I'd try for a while then throw in the towel and eat whatever tasted good.

Jigsaw · 02-11-2013, 12:32 PM

Just ordered the book! Can't wait to read it!
Thanks all!

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02-08-2013, 09:57 PM	#61
brimmy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 127 Gallery: brimmy Stats: 350/280/199 WOE: Other LC Start Date: 1/3/09	I've read both books. If you want to get more historical context, and more in depth studies, then I'd recommend reading Good Calories Bad Calories. However it's a LOT heavier on the science (not dumbed down much at all), and incredibly detailed on the history of different cultural studies. I wouldn't say my knowledge was greatly more enriched from reading GCBC after having read WWGF, I tended to just get a lot more angry at Jean Mayer.

02-09-2013, 11:28 AM	#64
reddarin Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 5,467 Gallery: reddarin Stats: 6' 47y/o 265/193/170 WOE: NK Start Date: Aug 13, 2011	Same here gonna go check the library next time it is open.

02-09-2013, 01:57 PM	#65
hopewell Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 592 Gallery: hopewell Stats: Total Inches lost: 5.5	I just posted a new thread about this so everyone would know but... I just watched a terrific documentary on Netflix called "Hungry for Change." It's very well done and is a great compliment to the book "Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It."

02-11-2013, 12:32 PM	#69
Jigsaw Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: MN Posts: 103 Gallery: Jigsaw Stats: 252/191.5/180(mini goal) sz 24/18/? WOE: Metabolism/Diabetes Miracle-step2 Start Date: 12/26/2012	Just ordered the book! Can't wait to read it! Thanks all!