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How many books have you gone through?
I just had to buy my 3rd copy of Atkin's New Diet Revolution. I gave my first
one to a good friend, and she got pregnant (it wasn't an Atkins baby, she found out her first week) so she gave it to her Mom, who was interested in how I did it too. Then I gave another copy to a mother of my daughter's friend, who was equally impressed. I must have a weak spot for compliments. People say they want to do what I did, and I just give it away, LOL! What's sad is that between people I've given the book to, and people who have bought the book on my recommendation, they all had the exact same reaction. Some version of "Wow, this is nothing like I thought Atkins would be!" Do people really think we just sit around all day hacking meat off the side of a dead animal and stuffing it down our throats? I guess the PCRM is doing a better job than I thought with their scare tactics. LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/162/140 & hubby- 6' 310/188/180 http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos |
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"LCer09" wrote in message ... I just had to buy my 3rd copy of Atkin's New Diet Revolution. I gave my first one to a good friend, and she got pregnant (it wasn't an Atkins baby, she found out her first week) so she gave it to her Mom, who was interested in how I did it too. Then I gave another copy to a mother of my daughter's friend, who was equally impressed. I must have a weak spot for compliments. People say they want to do what I did, and I just give it away, LOL! What's sad is that between people I've given the book to, and people who have bought the book on my recommendation, they all had the exact same reaction. Some version of "Wow, this is nothing like I thought Atkins would be!" Do people really think we just sit around all day hacking meat off the side of a dead animal and stuffing it down our throats? I guess the PCRM is doing a better job than I thought with their scare tactics. LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/162/140 & hubby- 6' 310/188/180 http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos I wore out my first copy. Then I bought a copy for my Dad and the carb counter - I don't think he looked at them. He is a major sugar-addict and although not overweight he's not-so-healthy from it. Lots of anxiety too. Then I bought a new copy when I returned to LC after having my kids and gaining 60lbs over the 4 years & 2 pregnancies. |
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LCer09 wrote:
I just had to buy my 3rd copy of Atkin's New Diet Revolution. I gave my first one to a good friend, and she got pregnant (it wasn't an Atkins baby, she found out her first week) so she gave it to her Mom, who was interested in how I did it too. Then I gave another copy to a mother of my daughter's friend, who was equally impressed. I must have a weak spot for compliments. People say they want to do what I did, and I just give it away, LOL! What's sad is that between people I've given the book to, and people who have bought the book on my recommendation, they all had the exact same reaction. Some version of "Wow, this is nothing like I thought Atkins would be!" Do people really think we just sit around all day hacking meat off the side of a dead animal and stuffing it down our throats? I guess the PCRM is doing a better job than I thought with their scare tactics. LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/162/140 & hubby- 6' 310/188/180 http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos The usual story is tht you find a really good book and you loan (loan = "give" to too many people) it to somebody who never reads it, or never returns it either. Almost as good as throwing the book away. Except someone else helps you. |
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This year?
Lord of the Rings Anna Karenina Pride and Prejudice Jane Eyre Ethan Frome Great Expectations next on my list is either "War and Peace" or "The Brothers Karamazov" (grin/duck) |
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LCer09 wrote:
I just had to buy my 3rd copy of Atkin's New Diet Revolution. I gave my first one to a good friend, and she got pregnant (it wasn't an Atkins baby, she found out her first week) so she gave it to her Mom, who was interested in how I did it too. Then I gave another copy to a mother of my daughter's friend, who was equally impressed. I must have a weak spot for compliments. People say they want to do what I did, and I just give it away, LOL! What's sad is that between people I've given the book to, and people who have bought the book on my recommendation, they all had the exact same reaction. Some version of "Wow, this is nothing like I thought Atkins would be!" Do people really think we just sit around all day hacking meat off the side of a dead animal and stuffing it down our throats? I guess the PCRM is doing a better job than I thought with their scare tactics. LCing since 12/01/03- Me- 5'7" 265/162/140 & hubby- 6' 310/188/180 http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos OK my other post was a joke (except I have read the books in question haha) but I have read the book and recommended it to others to see if the Atkins diet is exactly what they think it is... The few I've talked to are surprised that it's not that "all meat" diet. |
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LCer09 wrote:
I just had to buy my 3rd copy of Atkin's New Diet Revolution. I gave my first one to a good friend ... I think I've given away 4 copies in the last 5 years. Worth it every time. I've also donated one of each edition to my local libraries. |
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LCer09 wrote:
I just had to buy my 3rd copy of Atkin's New Diet Revolution. I gave my first one to a good friend ... I think I've given away 4 copies in the last 5 years. Worth it every time. I've also donated one of each edition to my local libraries. |
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