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(8/9/2001)

Tammy Sonier
I have read this wonderful book and was relieved to know I was not the only one who is on the constant search for the next thing to eat. I wholeheartedly believe in the carbohydrate addict's problem. But I am a little confused as to how "nutritionists" and " …more

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(8/9/2001)

Julia Mundt
This book/diet is simply amazing. I have a good friend who was loosing weight rapidly and looked great. She sang the praises of The Atkins Diet. I bought the book, and was surprised how easy it is. I am under the impression that any diet, given exact use, will be …more

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(8/9/2001)

Rob Keller
I read this book early last year. Went on the diet and lost 55 pounds in 6 months, I wanted to lose 100. After some surgery and a major depression lasting almost a year, where I gained all the weight but 5 lbs back, I re-read the book, and restarted the diet. I …more

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(8/9/2001)

From a wife and husband in Texas
We are doing the OWL phase of the diet now after losing 9-11 lbs. each on the 14-day Induction phase! (Starting stats: Husband 40 yr., 6'3" 211 and Wife 31 yr., 5'8" 175.) As we went those first few days, we said aloud over our d-e-l-i-c-i-o- …more

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(8/9/2001)

Dana Dailey
I started the Atkin's diet 4 days ago and am in "ketosis". I have also lowered my fat intake and am taking Xenical. In the past 3 weeks I have lost 12 lbs., I hope to lose 70. I started out weighing 220, I am 5'5". I have IBS, heart palpitations, prurigo, and …more

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(8/9/2001)

Becky
I have yo-yo dieted since my teens. I am now in my mid 30's and the weight wouldn't come off even taking step aerobics. When a co-worker told me about Dr. Atkins diet, I was skeptical, but I figured, what have I got to lose? Other than weight that is. I convinced my …more

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(8/9/2001)

Kelly Booker
When my mom went on this diet about a year ago, I was very skeptical. However, after totally losing control, I thought I would give it a try because I saw that this was working for her and a lot of people. My mom has kept her weight off for over a year. (her …more

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(8/9/2001)

Danny Varela
Great book, I am in the health care field and work with elite athletes (sports medicine). I've lost thirty-five pounds in five weeks. I have also recommended it to our patients. I sleep better and have more energy. I've had a history of heart palpitations. After …more

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(8/9/2001)

April Slama
It was October I weighed 175lbs. and was 5ft. tall. I was planning a wedding for March and had tried every nonfat , lowfat , slim fast diet in the book and continued to gain. My friend said it had worked for her mother so, I read the book. Simply amazing!!! I …more

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(8/9/2001)

Rebecca Phillips
My husband and I were on this diet back in the 70's when it first came out. He lost over 50 pounds and I lost over 25. We both felt and looked the best we ever have. I have gone back on it many times over the years when the weight has crept back on. Since …more

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(8/9/2001)

Ken Stothard
I have practiced this diet for the last 14 years, it has enabled me to be in control of my life with regard to weight loss, more energy, a feeling of well being, and an improvement in some vital signs such as blood pressure, cholesterol etc;. However I cannot …more

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(8/9/2001)

James Schadlick
His arguments against our ever-increasing use of sugar and refined starches in our diet are logical and compelling. Best of all, in the time it takes to read this book, you can prove it to yourself that his plan works by simply trying the diet for the 14 day " …more

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(8/9/2001)

Sandy Parker
I have read this book fully. But have not yet tried the diet. I am always skeptical about trying new diets due to them not working like they say and it be a REAL LET DOWN for me!!

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Judy Wills
This diet has helped me lose 82 pounds in little over 8 months...I think its great and have never slept better and had more energy as I do now....

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
by Rebecca Wells

(8/9/2001)

Jennifer Broussard
Devine Secret's of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is an awesome book. Being a Louisianian I thoroughly enjoyed the book that takes place in Central Louisiana. It is a must read especially for long time friends. It will truly give you all the thrills of looking back …more

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
by Rebecca Wells

(8/9/2001)

Jacky King
This is one of the best books I have ever read on defining friendships. I have a close knit group of friends- there are 4 of us- and after we read the book we started calling ourselves The Yaya's. Even other people have started refering to us as The Yaya's. This …more

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
by Rebecca Wells

(8/9/2001)

Emilee
I have to agree with others in that Little Altars Everywhere plays an enormous part to the Devine Secrets. Both books were compelling and moving as well as delightfully comical. Little Altars Everywhere gives a background on The Devine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood …more

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
by Rebecca Wells

(8/9/2001)

Tiffany
i am rather torn. i liked the summary for divine secrets- sort of. it's not all about sidda. it's about 4 best pal's growing. not up, just growing. you never mentioned "little altars everywhere", the book before yaya. "little altars" sheds so much light upon vivi, & …more

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
by Rebecca Wells

(8/9/2001)

Denise Short
Can't believe I'm doing this, but I think Highland, Michigan could use a group of Yaya's or at least their divine secrets. Only if you would be interested in a Yayas group meeting, please reply...depending on the response, I will try to set up a time and place...

Creeker: A Woman's Journey
by Linda Scott DeRosier

(8/9/2001)

Elaine M
Although we have read many books over the past eight years, "Creeker" (1999) proved itself to be one of our favorites. I have read it twice myself and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a poignant, funny, and wise account of DeRosier’s coming of age in the rural south, …more

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