Why We Get Fat

And What to Do About It

By: Gary Taubes

Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain

Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

An eye-opening, myth-shattering examination of what makes us fat, from acclaimed science writer Gary Taubes.

In his New York Times best seller, Good Calories, Bad Calories, Taubes argued that our diet's overemphasis on certain kinds of carbohydrates - not fats and not simply excess calories - has led directly to the obesity epidemic we face today. The result of thorough research, keen insight, and unassailable common sense, Good Calories, Bad Calories immediately stirred controversy and acclaim among academics, journalists, and writers alike. Michael Pollan heralded it as "a vitally important book, destined to change the way we think about food."

Building upon this critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, Taubes now revisits the urgent question of what's making us fat - and how we can change - in this exciting new book. Persuasive, straightforward, and practical, Why We Get Fat makes Taubes' crucial argument newly accessible to a wider audience.

Taubes reveals the bad nutritional science of the last century, none more damaging or misguided than the "calories in, calories out" model of why we get fat, and the good science that has been ignored, especially regarding insulin's regulation of our fat tissue. He also answers the most persistent questions: Why are some people thin and others fat? What roles do exercise and genetics play in our weight? What foods should we eat, and what foods should we avoid?

Packed with essential information and concluding with an easy-to-follow diet, Why We Get Fat is an invaluable key in our understanding of an international epidemic and a guide to what each of us can do about it.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2010 Gary Taubes (P)2010 Random House

Very informative

This was a great audiobook and completely changed the way I think about my diet. My only gripe is that the author would often strawman his opposing arguments to refute them, but that ultimately doesn't change the facts. Great audiobook.

everyone needs to read this

If you could sum up Why We Get Fat in three words, what would they be?

Eat more bacon

What other book might you compare Why We Get Fat to and why?

Ultraman

Which scene was your favorite?

Where the historical evidence linking carbohydrate consumption with obesity was explained

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It has changed my diet. That is pretty extreme

Any additional comments?

Read this, then throw out all your carb loaded non-fat food and enjoy the real stuff. Giving up bread, sugar and pasta is easy when bacon and steak are back on the menu.

A must read.

Loved it. This book should be passed around the medical community. A must read for everyone.

Oversimplified

After listening to this book, I will try to cut down on carbs and see if that works for me. However, while listening, I couldn’t help but think how oversimplified he seemed to be making things, sounding like obese people have never lost weight, among other things. I like the evidence he provides, and, as I already said, I will be trying some of his suggestions.

I felt that the narrator missed the mark a few times, particularly when the author sounded like he was being funny.

Eye opener

This book was really something. Very scientific, yet simple enough to understand. The author clearly knows what he is talking about. The information and knowledge that the book provides is very valuable and useful. As the author said himself, if you have been looking for a magic weight loss pill, this is as close as you will get. Everything is in-depth and very well documented and supported.
However the author doesn’t really say anything about combining his advice with intense physical activity aimed to increase muscle mass. But that is due to the book being aimed at the masses, not gym-geeks; or that is due to there being no need in guidance of combining the book’s tips with gym practices.
Regardless, tremendously valuable info and a great listen.

Why We Get Fat

Very easy to understand and to apply. I enjoyed listening & will certainly listen again.

great book!

I've always known that restricting carbohydrates helps you lose weight. but had difficulty staying on this method for long. now after understanding the science behind it I'm certain that I will be able to follow through and lose the weight I need to

great to lisen to

If you could sum up Why We Get Fat in three words, what would they be?

very good start in the weight loss journey, and is not selling you a diet book. he give you a very good insight of why and what your body is doing. something you would read over and over and over

What other book might you compare Why We Get Fat to and why?

wheat belly

Have you listened to any of Mike Chamberlain’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no to much infor all at once

YES, YES 1 million times YES!!!!!

This is my third time listening to this book I also have the print copy! Awesome invaluable information. Anytime I'm struggling with my lifestyle I revisit this book and it reinspires and re-energize me like no other!

enlightening and inspirational

Achieved my goal to learn facts and science on how to lose fat. Content was a bit drawn out but overall a good read.