2009 Read The Book Challenge

[mizski]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

Just finished a long road trip from Los Angeles to SF Bay Area. (5 1/2 hours w/ 1 bathroom break for those of you who don't know)

Only ONE bathroom break??? Now that's worth bragging about!

[Privettewife]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

Sorry this is my first challenge, didn't know I was supposed to post! I am on page 64 - chapter 7. I'm learning alot, except chapter 6 seemed a little repetitive!

[RosieC]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

I have finished part one. I kind of feel like I will need to read it again in a few weeks though, and maybe I will understand better when I am deeper into the diet. Like Mizski I found the parts about insulin revelatory.

[barrnone]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

sorry, I have started, but not very far. Was away for the weekend, and no time to read...will be doing 'catch-up' the next couple of days. I definitely need to put it in my bag so I can read at work!

[imagood1]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

Part I finished.

[VTMissy]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

Starting Chapter 5 right now. Re-reading the book BEFORE and DURING Atkins is totally different. I actually GET IT now. HA!

[sporty]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

I just started reading the book today due to a family emergency but I will have it completed by saturday. I shall be making some comments before saturday as this is my first time reading the book so i am looking forward to my input.

[Babs]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

I've been reading the book. I've split the pages up this week for each day and will be finished with Part one as I have planned.

I read it in my doctor's waiting room yesterday. I kept the cover folded back, and when I saw people out of the corner of my eye trying to see what book I was reading, I would flash the cover.

[Georgiana]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

I'm done with the first part.

I finished re-reading Ch. 14 last night.

[OzLover]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

I'm reading...

[mizski]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

Chapter 6, The Great Fat Meltdown, p.57

Lipolysis is one of life’s charmed gifts. It’s as delightful as sex and sunshine, and it has fewer drawbacks than either of them!

I really don’t understand why EVERYONE isn’t on Atkins.

A secondary process of lipolysis is ketosis. Ketosis occurs when you are taking in a low level of carbohydrates from the food you eat … Lipolysis results in the creation of ketones (that’s ketosis), a perfectly normal and natural function of the body.

I missed this explanation during my initial reads of DANDR. In fact, I thought lipolysis was just a fancy word for ketosis.

p. 58 Lipolysis simply means that you’re burning your fat stores and using them as the source of fuel they were meant to be. The by-products of burning fat are ketones. When your body releases ketones—which it will do in your breath and your urine—it is chemical proof that you’re consuming your own stored fat.

This is a great explanation and one I will try to remember when confronted by naysayers who tell me ketosis is bad.

[sporty]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

Well my day gets better - my copy is not the right copy

Someone mentioned they had a pdf file - can it be sent to me?

[sporty]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

Thanks - got someoen to send me a copy and will be reading tonight and all day tomorrow while at hospital

[wvfireboss]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

Finished chapter 7 and started on 8, rain forecasted all day tomorrow so should get finished with part 1.

[barrnone]

Re: 2009 Read The Book Challenge

I have started and am only on page 13, but brought it to work, so can read on breaks and lunch. Plenty of time