Atkins Book

[Barbee]

Which Atkins book are most of you using? I have the first edition. It's very old.

[Chef Kevin]

Re: Atkins Book

This board follows the 2002 version. The last one Dr A was involved in writing.

[Elizellen]

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The first edition of Dr Atkins books, Dr Atkins Diet Revolution (DADR), was very different to the one we follow here, so you might see if you can get hold of a copy so we are all on the 'same page'.

As Kevin said, we follow Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) 2002 edition, and you can pick up copies quite cheaply in secondhand book shops or charity shops (thrift shops? in USA), or even online. Make sure you check the publishing date, as there also was a 1992 edition which was different again

The 2002 edition was a rewrite and adaptation of his original ideas as in previous books, formulated after 30 years of treating patients in his clinics to make the way of eating more effective and easier for more people to stick to.

In the mean time take a look at the threads in the FAQ forum which deal with induction if that is the phase you are on at present. They ought to get you started on the 'new' diet

[Sunny_0ne]

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I replaced my 1999 version with the 2002 version the other day.

I found it in Walmart for $5.97.

I thought of buying several copies and putting them back until my sisters are ready to try Atkins.

The new version is GREATLY improved over the older versions. The 1972 (original) version has undergone a lot of major changes as Dr. Atkins learned more about heart health.

[Barbee]

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You should have bought them all up. I've been checking and I can't find one for under $25 on Amazon or any used book place online.

[Sunny_0ne]

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You should have bought them all up. I've been checking and I can't find one for under $25 on Amazon or any used book place online.

Try ebay. They have some for $7.99 that includes postage.

But be careful. That's where I got my 1999 version. I thought I was ordering the 2002 version.

[Elizellen]

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What a pity you are not in UK - I just bought 3 copies for 50 pence in a charity shop to add to my 'handout' pile. I also got a slightly scruffy copy of the 1992 edition for 10 p from the damaged books bin which I am looking forward to reading and comparing the differences between the two others I have (1972 & 2002)

[Desertthorn]

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Keep looking and Ill look also. Atkins is out of favor so you should be able to find one pretty cheap.

[biogeek]

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You should have bought them all up. I've been checking and I can't find one for under $25 on Amazon or any used book place online.

What about the local used books stores? There are a couple of them in your town.

I did a quick check on Craig's list and someone in Niagra Falls has 19 books that you can get for $2 total!!! One is a copy of DANDR, but the cover looks different (yellow instead of blue). For $2, you can at least get a copy to get you started, and read some Nora Roberts and other stuff while you're at it or sell them to get your $2 back!

[Tawsif]

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hi.. i am from Bangladesh.. its a small country in south east asia.. its difficult to get an e-bay delivery in my country.. and finding a new version of the atkins book in a local book shop is beyond dreams... i have the 1992 version.. i have been reading it thoroughly and i really want to start the diet.. could any one please tell me if it is ok to start the diet following the 1992 edition, and what are the major differences...

i have read the faq section of this forum and the 14 day induction looks the same as the 1992 edition.. eagerly waiting for ur response..

[Elizellen]

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I have just had a quick look at the 1992 version I bought this week (for 10 pence in a charity shop) and it seems as if the foods list and rules are not too different.

However so far I have not seen a mention of 'net carbs' (total carbs minus fiber) in it, so maybe Dr A didnt discover the concept of net carbs till after he published the book.

The main difference apart from that seems to be that there is no structure to OWL (ongoing weight loss) phase and he seems to say you can pick and choose which foods to add in 5 (total) carb increments.

So your book should be fine for induction.

PS I have send you a private message about getting hold of the 2002 edition.

[Tawsif]

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However so far I have not seen a mention of 'net carbs' (total carbs minus fiber) in it, so maybe Dr A didnt discover the concept of net carbs till after he published the book.

The main difference apart from that seems to be that there is no structure to OWL (ongoing weight loss) phase and he seems to say you can pick and choose which foods to add in 5 (total) carb increments.

Thank you so much for the response...

i was wondering if the carbohydrate gram counter gives the value 'net carbs' .. and in the induction phase does the three cups of salad vegetables a day include 20 g of net carb or total carb.. please help me out.. guess i'm having trouble understanding the difference between net carb and total carb in terms of the quantity we have to consume...

i'll also read the faq section of OWL to see if i can find out more there..

thank you once again

Tawsif Saleheen

[susies1955]

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If this is not an appropriate post, delete it but I have the "Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002" book that I no longer need. I also have his "Gram Counter 2002", "Atkins Essentials 2004", "The Atkins Shopping Guide 2004", "Atkins for Life", and a couple of Dana Carpender's books if anyone is interested. Oh and also The Carbohydrate Addicts Healthy Heart Program 1999.
Maybe a 'good' offer for the whole lot.
Susie
susies@twcny.rr.com

[Desertthorn]

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For those of you who just can't find the book, I would suggest that you check out all the stickies in the FAQ section and if you have questions ASK.