I'm Still Hungry: Amazon.ca: Carnie Wilson, Cindy Pearlman: Books

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As the daughter of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, Carnie Wilson grew up in the fast lane and has had a lifelong struggle with obesity. Here, she picks up on her previous title "Gut Feelings", showing the progression of weight loss through a personal diary and detailing how she got her head in the right place as she lost more than 150 pounds. Carnie goes on to discuss how she re-established her career as an actress and singer in Hollywood, as well as her minute-by-minute description of posing for "Playboy" Magazine. Finally the last part of the book reveals the specific weight-loss plan that Carnie still uses to keep slim. However, she points out that this is certainly not the end of the road yet. She honestly admits that she's "still hungry" for knowledge, love, acceptance - and yes, a piece of chocolate or two. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Carnie Wilson, daughter of Beach Boy legend Brian Wilson, has overcome a lifelong struggle with obesity. She is a spokesperson for increased awareness of health issues. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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The other night I had really weird, but delicious, dream. Read the first page

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3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Views, Mar 27 2004

By	laura@lcgnutrition.com (Staten Island, New York United States) - See all my reviews

As a nutritionist for a bariatric surgical program, I empathize with Carnie Wilson. She nicely depicts the personal struggle for self-identity in people who lose a great deal of weight through bariatric surgery. The style of writing is enjoyable and funny. She has a sense of humor that makes for lighter, enjoyable reading.

However, from a nutritional standpoint some of her diet information is completely inaccurate, and I'm wondering how false nutritional information is permitted to be printed. For example, on page 172, she describes diet sodas as having "tons on sodium." Diet sodas have approximately 25-50 mg of sodium per serving, amounts that fall under the category "very low sodium" as defined by the Food and Drug Administration. Also, fruit, as she described as being "loaded with sugar", has approximately 15 gms of carbohydrate per serving, and can easily fit into a meal plan designed for a patient who has had WLS.

Carnie does a great job of describing how she confronted the battle of weight loss; however, she should leave the nutritional recommendations up to a professional.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Is This Empowerment?, Dec 4 2003

By	Kelli S. Dunham (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was interested to read Ms. Wilson's story and I certainly appreciate her sharing at such a deep level. However, I think the whole substance of this book can be summed up in this quote from page 118 of the current edition: "...Maybe posing [for Playboy] was just what I needed to finally free and completedly liberated. Some women run marathons, some climb mountains, or kayak across the deep blue sea, some jump out of planes and live to tell the story...I was going to jump out of my fears and pose nude for Playboy..."

Um, there's a difference between the things Carnie listed and posing for Playboy...one is about your pushing yourself to achieve a physical feat, the other is about changing yourself to what the dominant culture wants. Based on what she says in this book, Carnie is happy because she is attractive in a Playboy kind of way. But no matter how much plastic surgery you have, you can't maintain this kind of body forever. If this is where Carnie is getting her happiness, no wonder she is STILL HUNGRY.

I also have had WLS and have lost over 150#...and I know it's a struggle to not be defined by externals. But I would NOT recommend this book to anyone considering WLS because it is much more about fitting yourself into a mold and much less about reestablishing physical and mental health .

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5.0 out of 5 stars She did it again!!!!!!!, Sep 7 2003

By	Bonnie (Central California) - See all my reviews

I enjoyed reading this book, as I did the first. She is talented and funny. She has a way with words, pulling you right into her world and relating your world to her's. I just love her determination, she is an inspiration that lightens my future.
I have purchased several and given them to friends, so the inspiration will continue.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous, Uplifiting, Exciting, Heartfelt....
Especially for someone who has gone through WLS, this book is a wonderful read. Carnie Wilson's writing style is down to earth, never too technical, and always heartfelt. Read more

Published on Aug 12 2003 by sbehtz

5.0 out of 5 stars pass it around
Carnie's new book is a great tool for people thinking about weight loss surgery or for people who've had surgery in the means that much of what she writes about relates to WLS... Read more

Published on Aug 8 2003 by candydiaz

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Still Hungry...too!
Carnie is out of control...and I like it! She is hot, outspoken, brash, honest, real and can't hold back. My only complaint is that the book is too short. Read more

Published on Jul 21 2003 by Matthew Flynn

4.0 out of 5 stars If you are looking for a personal and inspirational story...
Let me say this. I love Carnie Wilson . I am inspired by Carnie Wilson. "I'm Still Hungry" is an extremely personal account of Carnie's successful weight-loss... Read more

Published on Jun 28 2003 by Kelly Carruolo