can I follow the 1997 book

[abbeyrd1]

everyone here recommends to follow the 2002 edition, I have the old 1997 edition- what changes to the diet have been made- do I really need to go out and buy the newer one?

[Cottage]

It is recommended and it the common thread on the forums. That way we are all on the same page, no pun intended.

[not2late]

You can follow it if you want, but just remember you might have dificulty getting a good answer about the foods list and counting the carbs, etc. because there aren't many people here who have that book.

[denileigh]

I have the old book as well. Sounds like it's time for an update eh?

[determined2shrink]

I have the old book too, 1999 that has a few updates from when it was originally printed in 1992. I read the old book for general info and i look on here for the info on the OWL rungs because he doesnt have them in the old book. I dont think you have to buy the 2002 edition (I am planning on buying it) but it probably is updated with some more useful info.

[SunnySmile501]

I lost my weight using the 1999 edition, but I now have the 2002 edition and it explains OWL and pre-maintenance much better. Induction is not much different, but the later phases are covered much better.

I do like having the older books, because the newer ones leave out some important information. I now have all the books from 1992 up. If your library has Friends of the Library book sales, you can usually get them for less than a buck.

[Neecy]

Check out your used bookstore/Sally Ann. I found 3 copies of the 2002 DANDR for 99 cents each.

[Elizellen]

I buy them from charity shops (usually 3 for a pound or even 50p) so I can hand them to anyone interested in my WOE. So if you have any thrift shops or similar nearby they might have a copy.

[denileigh]

Originally Posted by Elizellen

I buy them from charity shops (usually 3 for a pound or even 50p) so I can hand them to anyone interested in my WOE. So if you have any thrift shops or similar nearby they might have a copy.

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