3 Fat Chicks on a Diet: Because We're All in It Together

by Suzanne Barnett, Bev West, Amy Barnett Buchanan, et al.

Filled with the sassy attitude and sage advice of three lovable sisters from the South who have been fighting the battle of the bulge for most of their lives, "3 Fat Chicks on a Diet "tells everyone who has ever wanted to lose a few pounds how to find dieting success. Because every dieter will try most of the popular diets at some point in a weight-loss struggle, the sisters give you the real scoop--as well as anecdotes and wisdom from scores of their online community of women--on the favorites, from South Beach to the Mediterranean Diet, Atkins to the Zone, and celebrity-driven weight-loss programs to Ediets. You'll get so much more than just coffee-klatch gossip: * The pros and cons of each diet* Guilt-free ways to snack and still stay with the program* Straight talk for making the diets work for every meal of the day* Menu suggestions when dining out* Delicious recipes to try at home* And much more Best of all, the book offers a fool-proof support system of love and encouragement from women just like you who are trying to win the war with their waistlines.Just when you think you're bogged down by calorie counting, the 3 Fat Chicks diet community takes you on a humorous romp through their battles with everything from slimming slippers and fat-away soap to cabbage soup and grapefruit diets. Get the real-world facts that you need to embark on your personal journey to change your weight and your life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031234807X
• ISBN13: 9780312348076
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

one size does not fit all

Ever wonder why one plan works great for someone but not for you? And once you get started on something and you can't figure out how to fit all the pieces together and need some help, where do you go? This book. It has it all. It's plain to see that the three sisters have seen it all and done it all, and their community members have as well. There's a huge amount of useful information, lots of humor, and it's all honest. No holds barred. Dieting is hard work, and keeping it off is even harder. 3 fat chicks know the struggle and share it with everyone they touch.

Like Diet Advice from Girlfriends!

I adored this book...full of good information and serious facts, but told in a conversational and humerous way that made all of it much more palatable than if I'd went to each diet's website or tried to read all their literature. Like the "Girlfriend's Guide to..." books, the writing in "3 Fat Chicks..." makes you feel like you are sitting down with your best girlfriends to get the 'real scoop' on what the popular diets out there are like, what they do well, what doesn't work, and most importantly, how to make them successful. They provide guidance on how to select the right diet for you, believing that finding a plan you can stick to is key to future weightloss success. They emphasize healthy actions and healthy eating, which I appreciated after reading other books where the plans sound incredibly unhealthy and likely to cause lifelong damage. They know that the real secret to weightloss is cutting calories and exercising more, but also acknowledge that the way you approach that can affect your success as well. I really appreciated the numerous quotes from members of the 3 Fat Chicks website who weighed in on their experiences with the diet and what worked and didn't work for them. They gave tips for dealing with the plans and making them more successful, which was really helpful. I'm a frequent user of sites that include recommendations from other users and have grown slightly dependent on hearing from others who have gone before on what they would do differently. The authors catered to that need by including advice, comments, and tips from many, many users of their website, many of which were amusing as well! In addition, I found several of the recipes very interesting! It was an addition to the book that I didn't really expect. Not only did they help me get a better picture of how each plan translates into real eating, but they gave me lots of good ideas for things I might want to actually cook. All in all, this is an extremely helpful book in selecting a diet plan that works for you, but it also has wonderful information for those already on a specific diet on how to make it work better! I've already given my copy to a friend of mine...I'm on the South Beach Diet and she's on Weight Watchers, but we both found a lot to like with "3 Fat Chicks..."!

Awesome!

Let's face it, losing weight is hard work. This book takes a realistic look at the ups and downs, is full of helpful information, and is a delightful read. You won't be disappointed.

Finally! A diet book that makes sense

This book is a must-have for anyone facing the battle of the bulge. The three sisters have taken the guess work out of many of the weight loss programs available, and have done so in such a way that the book was a delight to read. It's sprinkled with humor, but gets to the core of what you need to be healthy and reach your goal weight. Don't let another day go by without ordering this book!

What a hoot!

Even for those not on a diet, this book is sheer entertainment. It's witty, sympathetic, and all about real people. I read it in one sitting (laying?) in bed one night, and had to read bits of it to my husband, who wanted to know why I was laughing so much. The sisters know what it's like to be on the diet-rollercoaster. It's tough going losing weight, but let's have fun doing it! Thanks, ladies, for the wonderful book.