Why We Get Fat & What To Do About It

JustCallMeAmy · 12-28-2010, 06:10 AM

is out today!! sending dh out to pick it up for me shortly

anyone else picking this up?!

Looweewoo · 12-28-2010, 06:18 AM

Amazon says it's on the way!

Chasintrail · 12-28-2010, 06:20 AM

Not unless it's drastrically different than GCBC.

Looweewoo · 12-28-2010, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chasintrail

Not unless it's drastrically different than GCBC.

I sorta felt the same, but it might be good, Gary is a good writer, and it might make a better loaner.

I'm really mostly hoping for some good inspiring analogies for some of the processes. I still draw from the comparison of growing fat to growing tall.

GardenGirl639 · 12-28-2010, 06:52 AM

It's been uploaded to my Kindle....now I just need time to read it. I've very excited!

JustCallMeAmy · 12-28-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Looweewoo

Amazon says it's on the way!

i was going to go the amazon route but i didn't want to have to wait for it...i figure i've been waiting long enough for this book to come out, i want it the day it comes out

clackley · 12-28-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Looweewoo

I still draw from the comparison of growing fat to growing tall.

I liked this one a lot too! I got it for Christmas which means mine will be coming soon via Amazon.

ElizabethLC · 12-28-2010, 07:23 AM

I preordered it from Amazon so I'll be getting it this week or next sometime...I'm super pumped to read it.

Looweewoo · 12-28-2010, 07:43 AM

My pre-order was shipped two days ago, but I guess it's just slow due to the season. It's in Indianapolis right now...

goddesslynne · 12-28-2010, 07:51 AM

My tracking hasn't updated yet!

I got the shipping notice yesterday.

JustCallMeAmy · 12-28-2010, 08:03 AM

i'll let you all know how it is, dh is on the way home with it (and a coffee for me) right now

dh is off today so i'll be locking myself away for a date with Gary

Portia · 12-28-2010, 08:09 AM

Definitely getting it - thanks for the heads up! Where did DH get it?

sfmom · 12-28-2010, 08:15 AM

I preordered mine too and I got my shipping notice from amazon today so hopefully I will have it by the weekend

ChunkyChicken · 12-28-2010, 08:16 AM

I am getting it today! I hope it is a little easier to read than GCBC.

JustCallMeAmy · 12-28-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Portia

Definitely getting it - thanks for the heads up! Where did DH get it?

chapters. i'm in Canada though...if you're in the US i'm sure you could find it at Borders!

amazon is cheaper i'm sure, the cover price is $27.99 (Canadian) but the store had a sale on hardcover books so i still got a little $ off.

happyone · 12-28-2010, 08:46 AM

Kindle!!

clackley · 12-28-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JustCallMeAmy

i'll let you all know how it is, dh is on the way home with it (and a coffee for me) right now

dh is off today so i'll be locking myself away for a date with Gary

I can't tell you how jealous I am! Hopefully, I will get a weekend date!

Chasintrail · 12-28-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Looweewoo

My pre-order was shipped two days ago, but I guess it's just slow due to the season. It's in Indianapolis right now...

I can pick it up for you

Interested to see what you think of it. I'm not that interested in the weight loss part of LC, I need to find a book that's easier than GCBC that explains why statins are evil and why eating red meat will not kill you. The only problem is that it has to be fact based and not have a stupid title... Guess I'll be picking up both Cholesterol Cons and Fat and Cholesterol are Good for You. I will then buy a case of the winner and pass them out on the street corner

Mishka68 · 12-28-2010, 10:26 AM

Just downloaded it to my kindle!! WooHoo

fawn · 12-28-2010, 11:22 AM

Just loaded to the kindle!

Tamara, have you ever read know your fats by Enig?

Also check out the Weston Price site. There are all kinds of things that are referenced and Chris Masterjohn one of the contributors has a website titled Cholesterol - You Can't Live Without It!

Of course the books you've mentioned are wonderful too.

BrightAngel · 12-28-2010, 11:22 AM

Today is going to be a really great day for me,

because my husband is back at work, and my chores are completed,
and I get to sit in front of the fire
and read Gary Taubes' new diet book
that was published TODAY.

Reading new diet books is part of my Hobby,
but I'm especially interested in this one, because
Taube's 2007 "Good Calories Bad Calories" is one of my all-time favorites.

I pre-ordered this book from Amazon a long time ago,
The Title is: "Why we get Fat and What to do about it"
I understand it is primarily supposed to be an easier version of GCBD.

However after I pre-ordered my book,
I decided I didn't want to wait till it was shipped to me to read it,

and gave myself the luxury of ALSO pre-ordering a Kindle version.
It arrived on my Kindle around mid-night last night,
and today I get to read it.

I'm 3 chapters in and I love it so far.
Amazon says my hard copy was shipped,
and no doubt it will arrive in a few days.
Probably then I'll use my my pink highlighter while reading it again.

Some might find that a bit "Obsessive",

but as I've said before....
“Obsessed” is what the weak and lazy call the Dedicated."

JustCallMeAmy · 12-28-2010, 12:26 PM

BrightAngel, i love it so far too! so far i'm done the first half of the book!

it's a much easier read and has some great quotes in there i'm just itching to steal

kaywood · 12-28-2010, 12:34 PM

Just loaded to my Kindle and hope to curl up in front of the woodstove tonight after my chores. Now I have an incentive to get my chores done early!

Doggygirl · 12-28-2010, 12:43 PM

Now I'm wondering if I should drive over and check the PO Box again this afternoon.

Thanks for the early feedback BrightAngel!

DG

lil miss · 12-28-2010, 02:12 PM

OOOO keep reading and filling us in until we get our copies!

CarolynF · 12-28-2010, 02:17 PM

Waiting for Mr. Mailman....

BrightAngel · 12-28-2010, 02:54 PM

I can't BELIEVE it.
The postman came AND my hard copy is here now too.
So, I'm almost half way through my Kindle copy and I still love it.
Same concepts as GCBC, but so much more understandable.
I love it so far.

Jennyl · 12-28-2010, 03:05 PM

I've never heard of it before. I think I got fat because I ate too much junk food while comforting with food.

CindyCRNA · 12-28-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennyl

I've never heard of it before. I think I got fat because I ate too much junk food while comforting with food.

You could write a book!

ElizabethLC · 12-29-2010, 06:49 AM

Mine is shipped and set to arrive on Jan 3.. that will be a good way to start the new year.

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JustCallMeAmy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,641 Gallery: JustCallMeAmy Stats: 267/103/105 WOE: doing it my way :) Start Date: Jan. 6th/09	Why We Get Fat & What To Do About It is out today!! sending dh out to pick it up for me shortly anyone else picking this up?!

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fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,072 Gallery: fawn	Just loaded to the kindle! Tamara, have you ever read know your fats by Enig? Also check out the Weston Price site. There are all kinds of things that are referenced and Chris Masterjohn one of the contributors has a website titled Cholesterol - You Can't Live Without It! Of course the books you've mentioned are wonderful too. Last edited by fawn; 12-28-2010 at 11:23 AM..

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12-28-2010, 06:18 AM	#2
Looweewoo Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,355 Gallery: Looweewoo Stats: 420/275/220 - 6'2" WOE: Carnivore/T2 Diabetic Start Date: Restart@350 09/17/09 The best is yet to come!	Amazon says it's on the way!

12-28-2010, 06:20 AM	#3
Chasintrail Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,336 Gallery: Chasintrail Stats: 205/? size 10/8-10 5'6" WOE: Primal - high-fat/real food	Not unless it's drastrically different than GCBC.

12-28-2010, 06:52 AM	#5
GardenGirl639 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,209 Gallery: GardenGirl639 Stats: 229/189/145 5'3 3/4"	It's been uploaded to my Kindle....now I just need time to read it. I've very excited!

12-28-2010, 07:23 AM	#8
ElizabethLC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 676 Gallery: ElizabethLC Stats: 218.5/156.5/healthy and happy WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2008	I preordered it from Amazon so I'll be getting it this week or next sometime...I'm super pumped to read it.

12-28-2010, 07:43 AM	#9
Looweewoo Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,355 Gallery: Looweewoo Stats: 420/275/220 - 6'2" WOE: Carnivore/T2 Diabetic Start Date: Restart@350 09/17/09 The best is yet to come!	My pre-order was shipped two days ago, but I guess it's just slow due to the season. It's in Indianapolis right now...

12-28-2010, 07:51 AM	#10
goddesslynne Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 886 Gallery: goddesslynne Stats: 240/???/140 (50, 5'4", small frame) WOE: DUKAN	My tracking hasn't updated yet! I got the shipping notice yesterday.

12-28-2010, 08:03 AM	#11
JustCallMeAmy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,641 Gallery: JustCallMeAmy Stats: 267/103/105 WOE: doing it my way :) Start Date: Jan. 6th/09	i'll let you all know how it is, dh is on the way home with it (and a coffee for me) right now dh is off today so i'll be locking myself away for a date with Gary

12-28-2010, 08:09 AM	#12
Portia Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The beautiful North Shore Posts: 5,499 Gallery: Portia Stats: 271/269/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/15/13	Definitely getting it - thanks for the heads up! Where did DH get it?

12-28-2010, 08:15 AM	#13
sfmom Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Central, Illinois Posts: 1,047 Gallery: sfmom Stats: 176/118.0/135 5'8" tall WOE: Low carb	I preordered mine too and I got my shipping notice from amazon today so hopefully I will have it by the weekend

12-28-2010, 08:16 AM	#14
ChunkyChicken Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 62 Gallery: ChunkyChicken	I am getting it today! I hope it is a little easier to read than GCBC.

12-28-2010, 08:46 AM	#16
happyone Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 724 Gallery: happyone Stats: 141/136/125 -5'4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2010	Kindle!!

12-28-2010, 10:26 AM	#19
Mishka68 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 1,144 Gallery: Mishka68 Stats: 195/139/135 -- 5'1" tall (or short) WOE: Low-carb, Gluten-free, Grain-free Start Date: Since 2008 - started @ 195lbs.	Just downloaded it to my kindle!! WooHoo

12-28-2010, 11:22 AM	#21
BrightAngel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 189 Gallery: BrightAngel Stats: High271/Now115/ MaintainInside 115-105 lb range WOE: Lo-Cal/Lo-Carb Start Date: Every Day	Today is going to be a really great day for me, because my husband is back at work, and my chores are completed, and I get to sit in front of the fire and read Gary Taubes' new diet book that was published TODAY. Reading new diet books is part of my Hobby, but I'm especially interested in this one, because Taube's 2007 "Good Calories Bad Calories" is one of my all-time favorites. I pre-ordered this book from Amazon a long time ago, The Title is: "Why we get Fat and What to do about it" I understand it is primarily supposed to be an easier version of GCBD. However after I pre-ordered my book, I decided I didn't want to wait till it was shipped to me to read it, and gave myself the luxury of ALSO pre-ordering a Kindle version. It arrived on my Kindle around mid-night last night, and today I get to read it. I'm 3 chapters in and I love it so far. Amazon says my hard copy was shipped, and no doubt it will arrive in a few days. Probably then I'll use my my pink highlighter while reading it again. Some might find that a bit "Obsessive", but as I've said before.... “Obsessed” is what the weak and lazy call the Dedicated."

12-28-2010, 12:26 PM	#22
JustCallMeAmy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,641 Gallery: JustCallMeAmy Stats: 267/103/105 WOE: doing it my way :) Start Date: Jan. 6th/09	BrightAngel, i love it so far too! so far i'm done the first half of the book! it's a much easier read and has some great quotes in there i'm just itching to steal

12-28-2010, 12:34 PM	#23
kaywood Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 497 Gallery: kaywood Stats: 206/181/maintain any weightloss 59 yo 5'6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Recommitted Jan 2 2011	Just loaded to my Kindle and hope to curl up in front of the woodstove tonight after my chores. Now I have an incentive to get my chores done early!

12-28-2010, 12:43 PM	#24
Doggygirl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: IL Posts: 1,438 Gallery: Doggygirl Stats: 204/171.6/152 WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: Restart 10/21/12 @ 175.6	Now I'm wondering if I should drive over and check the PO Box again this afternoon. Thanks for the early feedback BrightAngel! DG

12-28-2010, 02:12 PM	#25
lil miss Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,015 Gallery: lil miss WOE: LCMW, JUDDD Start Date: 1/1/13	OOOO keep reading and filling us in until we get our copies!

12-28-2010, 02:17 PM	#26
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Waiting for Mr. Mailman....

12-28-2010, 02:54 PM	#27
BrightAngel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 189 Gallery: BrightAngel Stats: High271/Now115/ MaintainInside 115-105 lb range WOE: Lo-Cal/Lo-Carb Start Date: Every Day	I can't BELIEVE it. The postman came AND my hard copy is here now too. So, I'm almost half way through my Kindle copy and I still love it. Same concepts as GCBC, but so much more understandable. I love it so far.

12-28-2010, 03:05 PM	#28
Jennyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: GTA Posts: 45,150 Gallery: Jennyl Start Date: manana	I've never heard of it before. I think I got fat because I ate too much junk food while comforting with food.

12-29-2010, 06:49 AM	#30
ElizabethLC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 676 Gallery: ElizabethLC Stats: 218.5/156.5/healthy and happy WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2008	Mine is shipped and set to arrive on Jan 3.. that will be a good way to start the new year.