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

easier to listen to than read

audibles chapters do not sync with the chapters in the recording. I had the paper back and found it hard to read. So I bought the audiobook. Now it's impossible to go back and forth between the two. I select chapter 12 on Audibles product and it chapter 10 in the spoken text and the paperback. Great content. Poor quality.

Eye-opener

these are questions we really should be asking ourselves and really should be prepared to challenge our assumptions about.

great explanation. Will update after following it.

great explanation of the way the fat accumulation works in human body. but can say more only after following it and saying the results myself. will certainly update with the results.

Great for anyone!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Why We Get Fat?

Any additional comments?

This book is great for anyone. I am a fitness trainer and counsel people with regard to nutrition daily. I have been looking for a clear, concise book to recommend to my clientele, and this is it. It is written in a fashion that anyone can understand, it's very basic and not full of unnecessary jargon. After reading this, a client will have a better understanding of why I stress that "abs are made in the kitchen."

This Book Works

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

This book really works. Mike Chamberlain's proposal of why we get fat has science behind it that really makes sense, thanks to him, and my mom has lost 10lbs in 3 weeks already following the idea behind this book.

OUTSTANDING...

Any additional comments?

This is a great book for all of us who have ever struggled with weight and health, and debunks many of the wackadoodle food advice the Federal Government rams down our throats. Strong scientifically, yet easy to read and assimilate, this is a great book. Strongly recommend this one.

Interesting book

This book is quite engaging. It has details about how fat cells work and the way that insulin (encouraged by sugar and carbs) prevents weight loss. It seems to be working for me.

Its an eye opener

It is a wonderful book which challeng well established ideas that our generation have been living with

Changed My Life

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. This can be weighty material and can be processed easily during long commutes or when traveling. I would also listen while cleaning the house.

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

Wheat Belly. Similar in that both share many reasons why carbohydrates are really unhealthy for you, but this book really is more about the science of fat production--it just so happens that carbohydrates cause you to become fat. This book is a detailed and specific exploration of adiposity science.

What about Mike Chamberlain’s performance did you like?

Really enjoyed his intonations and the authority with which he read the book.

informative

informative. very heavy on studies and proof. not a light read but insightful. I recommend it if you are into science and learning how the body works