Which Newbie Atkins book to buy?

[TinaJSC]

Seems like I read that the best one as a newbie is the Atkins New Diet Revolution from 2002. I went on Amazon.com, and the only one I can find is only in a hardback version. Is this the right one? I am on a tight budget and I was hoping to get a cheap (really, really cheap ;~) used version. I also want to be sure to get the best one for me. I don't really need convincing about the science behind it as I already am a believer, but I do want to go up the "9 rungs" that I keep reading about here on this forum and eventually find out what my carb limit to prevent weightgain is.

Can someone help? I think there are 7 versions of this book on Amazon, and I am a bit confused at this point!

Thanks,

Tina

[Lyssie]

That's the right version, but it should be available in paperback.

[Elizellen]

Do you have charity shops near you (that sell donated stuff like clothes and books)? I see copies of the 2002 DANDR on the shelves most times I am looking for 'between clothes'.

I even buy spare copies there when I see them for under 50 pence (about a US dollar) so I dont have to lend out my own copy when people ask me how I am losing weight.

[TinaJSC]

Thanks--I finally found it on Amazon. I don't know why, but I had to click on one of the recipe books and find it in the "other buyers also bought..." category.

Yes Elizellen, we have 3 charity stores in our tiny little town. I might be able to go and look for it. I guess I am just busy and impatient and low on gas at the moment. If I order it used on Amazon on the cheapest shipping though, I suppose it will be shipped on the "slow boat to China".

I think I will go out this evening and look for it at the Goodwill store. Maybe I will get lucky.

In the meantime, I have the accepted foods list, and I am drooling over Linda Genaw's induction menus on her website link that I found recommended on this forum. I hope that will be sufficient.

Already, on my own and from reading forums, I have lost lots of inches in my belly (used to look 7-8 months pregnant, now just a slight pooch) and about 12 pounds in a couple of weeks. I do want to feel more like I know what I am doing, though. I read an Atkins book in 2000 or so, but I know that doesn't count for much as far as being proficient.

I have been glued to this site for several days now and have learned lots on this forum.

Thanks to all!

[TheDogAteMyName]

Just wanted to welcome you to the forums and this way of life!

[TinaJSC]

Thanks!

Well, I went to the Salvation Army store and bought one for 50 cents with 3 dates in it, the last copyright date being January 2002. It has a white cover says DRANDR, and it has a free carb counter inside, has "Completely Updated! The Must-Have New Edition. The one I saw in paperback on Amazon from 2002 had a red cover on it. I hope I bought the right one! I feel so ignorant...

[Elizellen]

They were printed in a variety of covers, so from the date it sounds about right to me!

[DesertRain]

Great Deal....

I got mine on Amazon for $4.00 (w/ shipping) and thought that was fantastic. Oh well, after reading it I could have paid $40 dollars (gosh maybe $400?) for the value! It's worth a million. My warning about reading it (as a fellow newbie ) You can't put it down and it gets a bit emotional when you think Dr. Atkins is talking directly to you. I think reading the book has changed my life! <<< quite the mush, sorry >>>

[TinaJSC]

Yes, I did get a great deal. The book is in excellent shape with no markings, turned down pages or anything. Just a bit of yellowing from age. Now, I just have to find the time to read it. Really read it, that is.