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Book Review (Positive)
I just finished reading a low carb book that I found at the
library and would recommend. It's called The Secret To Low Carb Success. It's a compilation of a lot of the best info that one would have to dig for if they were trying to find answers online or in other program-specific books. I'd highly recommend it to newbies as well as more experienced low carbers as a low cost handbook of answers that can be kept in a purse, backpack, with ones other low carb books for quick reference, or in the refrigerator or pantry for when cravings strike. At 22 cents for a used copy you can't go wrong. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157...lance&n=283155 |
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I just picked this book up yesterday for 50¢ on the sale table. I also love
Jonny Bowden's book, Living the Low Carb Life, and have always said the same thing: lots of great info on different programs, supps, etc. with a great bibliography . I bought Laura Richards' book because it seemed to be similar - thanks for the great review, now I'm really looking forward to reading it . -- Sherry 364/296/195 (4/3/05) http://lowcarb.owly.net "Bill Eitner" wrote in message . com... I just finished reading a low carb book that I found at the library and would recommend. It's called The Secret To Low Carb Success. It's a compilation of a lot of the best info that one would have to dig for if they were trying to find answers online or in other program-specific books. I'd highly recommend it to newbies as well as more experienced low carbers as a low cost handbook of answers that can be kept in a purse, backpack, with ones other low carb books for quick reference, or in the refrigerator or pantry for when cravings strike. At 22 cents for a used copy you can't go wrong. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157...lance&n=283155 |
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"Sherry" wrote in message news I just picked this book up yesterday for 50¢ on the sale table. I also love Jonny Bowden's book, Living the Low Carb Life, and have always said the same thing: I'm just about sick of HOW TO books on everything! If I understand that junk food in large portions is not good for me, what is there to understand? A couple eggs for breakfast, a wack of cheese for 9 AM Snack, some Turkey slices for lunch, a palm full of nuts for an afternoon snack, topped off with a nice chicken or steak dinner. I also know we have to move, what can we expect sitting on the couch all night or weekend! Mostly just common sense, and most people know better! |
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"DB" wrote in message . com... If I understand that junk food in large portions is not good for me, what is there to understand? That you need to include veggies in your diet, as the major item by volume. Nicky. -- A1c 10.5/5.4/6 T2 DX 05/2004 1g Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine 95/73/72Kg |
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"Nicky" wrote in That you need to include veggies in your diet, as the major item by volume. Yes, my mother has always said this for a very long time, it's not news! |
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"DB" wrote in message
. com... I'm just about sick of HOW TO books on everything! If I understand that junk food in large portions is not good for me, what is there to understand? A couple eggs for breakfast, a wack of cheese for 9 AM Snack, some Turkey slices for lunch, a palm full of nuts for an afternoon snack, topped off with a nice chicken or steak dinner. I also know we have to move, what can we expect sitting on the couch all night or weekend! Mostly just common sense, and most people know better! If most people knew better, obesity wouldn't be an epidemic. There are a lot of people who say they're "doing Atkins", for example, who never read the "how-to" book, yet claim to know all there is about it. You infer that you do have innate knowledge that others don't, and in all your years living low carb (I don't know how many, as I haven't seen enough posts from you to "know" you yet - sorry) you have the routine down pat. There are many who aren't as experienced, or intellectually gifted as you, and there are many of us who are fascinated enough by a subject to enjoy reading all we can about it. (Just for the record - the Jonny Bowden book I referenced isn't a how-to book; I haven't read the book mentioned by the OP yet, so don't yet know if it is one - although you apparently already know the book, and believe that it is, so I will take your word for it.) When everyone else has caught up to you, I guess there will be no need for discussions such as we have here . Meanwhile, nobody is making you read any how-to books, are they? -- Sherry 364/296/195 (4/3/05) http://lowcarb.owly.net |
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DB wrote:
If I understand that junk food in large portions is not good for me, what is there to understand? A couple eggs for breakfast, a wack of cheese for 9 AM Snack, some Turkey slices for lunch, a palm full of nuts for an afternoon snack, topped off with a nice chicken or steak dinner. Maybe what you need to understand is that a low-carb diet is supposed to include vegetables. |
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Sherry wrote: "DB" wrote in message . com... I'm just about sick of HOW TO books on everything! If I understand that junk food in large portions is not good for me, what is there to understand? A couple eggs for breakfast, a wack of cheese for 9 AM Snack, some Turkey slices for lunch, a palm full of nuts for an afternoon snack, topped off with a nice chicken or steak dinner. I also know we have to move, what can we expect sitting on the couch all night or weekend! Mostly just common sense, and most people know better! If most people knew better, obesity wouldn't be an epidemic. People that over simplify it to the degree that this DB person did don't deserve the time required to craft a response. There are a lot of people who say they're "doing Atkins", for example, who never read the "how-to" book, yet claim to know all there is about it. Or know little about it but think they do because their simple-minded formula works for them. And all they will have for those who are stalled or have other concerns is ridicule. And finally, when they stall or run into a concern they will be the first to ask questions on forums like this, complain that their questions aren't being answered quickly enough or to their satisfaction, and won't bother to properly thank those who took the time to help them. In a word, they are a******s. You infer that you do have innate knowledge that others don't, and in all your years living low carb (I don't know how many, as I haven't seen enough posts from you to "know" you yet - sorry) you have the routine down pat. You're giving the person too much credit. There are many who aren't as experienced, or intellectually gifted as you, and there are many of us who are fascinated enough by a subject to enjoy reading all we can about it. I agree. I've found from being here that many people, perhaps even the majority, end up putting together their own customized way of eating based on reading a number of the books. Also, even though there is some overlap across all the different books, I've found that each one has unique info and a perspective that might actually improve a particular persons program/results. I highly recommend reading as many of them as possible. A compilation book like the one I reviewed fills a different need. It's handy, it provides knowledge that those who may never get around to reading all the different books may never have known, and it can motivate some people to read some of the other books. Also, in my opinion, it's comprehensive enough to where it and an understanding of the basics could be all that is needed for many to reach and maintain their goals (even though that's not what I'd recommend). That's high praise considering how many low carb and diabetes control books I've read. (Just for the record - the Jonny Bowden book I referenced isn't a how-to book; I haven't read the book mentioned by the OP yet, so don't yet know if it is one - although you apparently already know the book, and believe that it is, so I will take your word for it.) The one I reviewed isn't a how-to book. It's an overview of a number of popular low carb programs and, much more importantly, a gathering of suggestions from forums (including this one) designed to help people overcome problems and improve results. There's also a chapter of advice from the experts (authors) and a resource chapter. Overall it's a damn good book. The basics of low carbing, as regurgitated by people like DB, are understood. The book in question goes beyond that by compiling info that the average low carber would find very handy when they run into a problem or concern that an understanding of the basics can't explain. Check out the reviews on Amazon concerning that book; they are all 5 stars. That speaks for itself. The only negative thing I have to say is that the book is copyright 2001 and it doesn't include the South Beach diet and the related info that would be there if the South Beach diet were a part of it. Other than that it's all positive. When everyone else has caught up to you, I guess there will be no need for discussions such as we have here . Again, you give the person too much credit. The person is a troll and/or simpleton who doesn't deserve any assumptions to the effect that he/she knows any more than what was actually said. Meanwhile, nobody is making you read any how-to books, are they? Well said. -- |
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Bill Eitner wrote:
Sherry wrote: DB wrote: I'm just about sick of HOW TO books on everything! Sure. All that follow-the-directions stuff. It's too much work when brute force and ignorance is so much more obvious. Mostly just common sense, and most people know better! If most people knew better, obesity wouldn't be an epidemic. Exactly. There are a lot of people who say they're "doing Atkins", for example, who never read the "how-to" book, yet claim to know all there is about it. Or know little about it but think they do because their simple-minded formula works for them. And good for them as long as it continues to work. It's why SBD is more popular than DANDR. It's simpler, more canned, less fully customized. And thus easier to understand. And all they will have for those who are stalled or have other concerns is ridicule. And finally, when they stall or run into a concern they will be the first to ask questions on forums like this, complain that their questions aren't being answered quickly enough or to their satisfaction, and won't bother to properly thank those who took the time to help them. In a word, they are a******s. More often they get told what actually works and leave in a huff. After all it's not what they wanted to hear. Apparrantly what they wanted to hear is what they are currently doing is just fine in spite of the fact that it stopped working or they wouldn't have posted with a problem in the first place. The fact is simple-minded works sometimes fails other times. But simple-minded is so tempting many want it all the time whether it works or not. I've found from being here that many people, perhaps even the majority, end up putting together their own customized way of eating based on reading a number of the books. Fully customized. The most effective way to go about it, and also the most work. Also, even though there is some overlap across all the different books, I've found that each one has unique info and a perspective that might actually improve a particular persons program/results. If I read a book and I get one good idea out of it that book was worth my while. |
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