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“I had my fat tested today. It came back positive.” Facing this inescapable observation, Judy Gruen set out to lose fifteen pounds in time for a college reunion. But as she discovered, no two diet “experts” agree on anything, even whether lentils are good for people with Type A blood. Originally published as Till We Eat Again: Confessions of a Diet Dropout, this newly revised and updated edition, Till We Eat Again: A Second Helping, remains a classic and hilarious chronicle of one woman's real-life attempt to make sense out of diets named “Bad Carbohydrates and the Women Who Love Them,” and compounds like “Hyper-Meta-Phedra-Bolic,” which may boost metabolism but also might cause cardiac arrest. During her quest for thinness, Judy also belly dances to the “camel,” runs laps while an Army major blows his whistle at a fitness boot camp, and gets tangled in yoga positions so bizarre the paramedics need the “Jaws of Life” to get her out. She also tries to avoid diet despair as medical researchers conclude that even drinking too much water can kill you. After months of these and other indignities, she’ll even earn a little star from Weight Watchers for losing five pounds. This book offers equal measures of comedy and inspiration for anyone who wants to lose five or fifty pounds. “I laughed out loud because this book is so funny and so true. I loved it! Judy’s witty takeaway on diet scams is hysterical, and that detox section…I was ROTFL!” – Jennifer Cohen, author and founder of No Gym Required; fitness spokesperson, Weight Watchers “Who among us has not felt terror upon hearing the words, ‘Reunion coming up?’ Fortunately, Judy Gruen’s terror is tastier than a Twinkie and half the calories. Come to think of it, ZERO calories. So indulge!” – Lenore Skenazy, author of the book and blog, Free-Range Kids; host of Discovery/TLC International’s World’s Worst Mom “If I had to get dragged to the gym, I’d want to pull up my mat next to Judy Gruen. She dreams of donuts during bicep curls! Who can’t relate to that?” – Celia Rivenbark, author of the New York Times bestseller, You Don’t Sweat Much for a Fat Girl “Judy Gruen has found the funny in dropping those stubborn pounds and lightly sautéed it into a deliciously fun book. Go ahead and pile on a generous helping!” – Jen Singer, author of You’re a Good Mom (and Your Kids Aren’t So Bad Either); founder of MommaSaid.net

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Judy Gruen is the author of several books, including MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools (with Linda Abraham), The Women’s Daily Irony Supplement, which earned multiple awards for humor, and Carpool Tunnel Syndrome: Motherhood as Shuttle Diplomacy. She is a regular humor columnist for Aish.com and MommaSaid.net and her essays have appeared in dozens of major media outlets as well as ten anthologies, including Chicken Soup for the Soul: Shaping the New You (2011) and Fits, Starts & Matters of the Heart: 28 Stories of Love, Loss & Everything in Between (2009). Additionally, Judy is a senior editor with Accepted.com, a graduate school editorial consulting service. Despite writing about her valiant efforts to lose weight and get in shape, Judy will still follow you anywhere if you promise her a Godiva raspberry truffle bar.

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Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 14, 2012)
Language : English
Paperback : 202 pages
ISBN-10 : 1470118114
ISBN-13 : 978-1470118112
Item Weight : 8.5 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.46 x 8.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #5,827,548 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #27,604 in Other Diet Books
- #188,515 in Cookbooks, Food & Wine (Books)

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She's no Erma Bombeck

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2012

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This book was marginally funny. I should have taken note on how few reviews there were before I purchased the book. I think Gruen's got potential, but she's got A LONG WAY TO GO before she could contend with the likes of Erma Bombeck. The only real "keeper" from this book if you're considering it for the topic is: "Chew Less, Move More"; save your money on diet fads and follow that advice.

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JUDY GRUEN IS TOO THE NEW EMMRA BOOMBECK. AND THAT AWFUL PERSON WHO SAID THAT SHE WASN'T IS WRONG

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2013

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JUDY GRUEN IS TOO THE NEXT AND NEW EMMRA BOOBECK. AND HER SLAT ON LIFE IS JUST LIKE EMMRAS SHE IS HILARIOUS AND WHO EVER DOESN'T LIKE HER HAS NO SENCE OF HUMOR

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A wonderfully fun book!

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2012

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If you are in the mood for a light, enjoyable read, you've found the right book.Till We Eat Again: A Second Helping takes a wry, witty, and light-hearted look at the all-too-heavy world of eating and exercise. I recommend highly.

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I enjoy reading whimsical and funny weight loss/wellness books.

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2013

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this book is engaging-and I save it for times I need to chill out and relax-like at night before sleeping.It really is like being with a friend and shmoozing. Reccomended.

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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013

There seems to be more diets than political opinions and often even diets that look broadly similar will disagree on something or another. Other than "watch what you eat" opinions can and do vary.

Here, in an updated edition of "Till We Eat Again: Confessions of a Diet Dropout" the author refreshes her one woman attempt to make sense of the difference of opinions in the diet world and lose some weight at the same time by trying a number of different programmes and routines.

Written in a diary style, it is clear that this is not a scientific study or comparison but neither does it claim to be. The author hopes that, if nothing else, the reader will burn at least 250 calories off through laughter, or possibly more (but hopefully not less).

The writing style is fairly light and not burdensome to read. You would need to read this book cover-to-cover or a fairly large chunk of it in order to realise any sufficient benefit from the text as it is not overly modular in nature. Maybe a series of mini humorous essays would have been a better approach. With that said, however, it is not an onerous task to do so. You will discover pretty quickly if you gel with the writing style of the author and that will probably be the factor that determines whether you continue with the book. If only diets were that simple and clear to follow...

It is acknowledged that humour can be a very personal thing. For the reviewer this book neither rose to the occasion nor fell flat on its face. There were some highlights but nothing to raise it above the parapet of success. Yet, if you are tied of dieting and the endless search for success, maybe this book will at least cheer you up, let you laugh at yourself and past mistakes and give you some energy to go on. For that alone, it might be worth it. Take a look and see.

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for all of us warriors in the battle of the bulge

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2012

I happen to know Judy Gruen, and she's as funny in print as she is in person, which is saying a lot. Her articles on Aish.com and in magazines are not only funny, but touch the experiences of women everywhere, which is one of the reasons her writing is so effective. Readers can't help but identify with Judy.

Judy's <Till We Eat Again> is a rollicking trip through Judy's attempt to shed 15 lbs prior to a reunion. We follow her struggle with conflicting and often wacky weigh-loss advice, the apathy of her spouse, and her children's hatred of health food. Her self-deprecating humor allows us to laugh at our own propensity to cheat when confronted with chocolate or be jealous of the effortlessly and relentlessly thin among our friends. Fortunately, Judy survives her fight slightly thinner, but with her humor completely intact.

Note: this book is not even remotely an attempt to give accurate weight-loss advice. It's more like a stand-up act. Fellow warriors in the battle of the bulge will, however, appreciate the humor and may even loose a couple ounces laughing (I almost fell off my bed at one part).

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LAUGH-OUT LOUD FUNNY!

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2012

Judy Gruen was facing her 20-year college reunion with an extra fifteen pounds on her body. She set out to lose that weight by any means possible. She chronicles her journey as she navigates her way through the minefield of fad diets and extreme exercise programs. The reader is taken along on the wild adventure of the weight-loss industry.

For every one who has ever dieted, tried to diet, or just looked in the mirror and considered dieting, this book is almost as good as chocolate. It is laugh-out-loud funny, and I mean that in the truest sense. Not that LOL thing we all do at the end of an email, but I actually laughed out loud more than once. This is a road I have traveled for many years, and whether or not I ever achieve perfection, I enjoyed a good laugh. Ms. Gruen strikes just the right tone with this book. Those who have won the battle can enjoy her accomplishments, and those of us who are still fighting the battle can enjoy the humorous side of dieting. On a personal note, the best part of the book was the fact that I was reading it while getting ready to go to my 30-year high school reunion, so I related to the urge to completely revamp myself for one night. Just for the record, it didn't happen. But I still loved the book.

This is a 5 star book.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the NetGalley book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 <[...]> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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