What’s wrong with being a skinny bitch?
I’ve been hearing a lot recently about a book called Skinny Bitch. That Posh Spice bought it (because she needs staying skinny advice?). That it is written by models. That it promotes a healthy vegan diet.
But the thing that I’ve read about the book that most made me want to actually read the book is this whiny negative review of it. The reviewer scoffs at “their laughably simplistic theory, that the secret of weight loss is just to eat healthy food” and goes on to proclaim, “Oh if it were that easy, we’d all be size eight and they’d never have been published, killing two birds – and I don’t mean them – with one stone.”
Um, actually I think it just might be that simple. Cut all the junk out of your diet, and you are probably going to lose weight. But the reviewer will never know, because she is hell-bent on keeping bad-for-you-foods as the centerpiece of her diet. When it comes to the benefits of veganism and healthy eating, some people just don’t want to hear it.
Has anyone out there read Skinny Bitch? What did you think?
[Update: I read it! See my review of Skinny Bitch here.]
Whoops–to clarify, ‘her’ is the DailyMail writer
I am vegetarian since i was born due to religious reasons (i am Hindu) but after reading this book i think i’ll make the whole transition to being vegan, just because of all the cruelty to those poor animals. if u have a heart, after reading this book, u’ll change ur nasty meat-eating ways, because what’s done to these innocent animals just to provide food for our consumption is vile, wicked and evil. i can’t believe human beings are doing these things to fellow living beings. it’s sick and disgusting..and to all those meat-eaters out there who sit on their hineys, blissful in their ignorance about the inhumane way these animals are treated, go read this book now!!
I read Skinny Bitch in about 3 days, and although it recommends cutting stuff out over time, I immediately went vegan. The language I found to be hilarous, and every chapter cut straight to the point. I cut out dairy and meat, and 10 pounds just fell right off of me without even really trying.
I gained some of the weight back (I was going overboard on things like peanut butter, soy ice cream…yummy stuff like that) but I have taken the next step in cutting out sugar, refined foods, white flour, etc. and the weight is coming off easily again. Once I reach my goal weight (which will probably happen pretty soon) I will start making some delicious vegan desserts again.
This book seriously changed my life. I went from diet to extreme diet, never losing any weight. But this is seriously so simple. I am eating completely healthful foods, losing weight and feeling amazing. I never thought I would ever be down to my high school size again.
I still drink red wine, try not to drink Diet Coke, occassionally drink beer and steal french fries, but this lifestyle has really changed me. It is so simple, what’s not to love? My favorite line from the book (it’s quite crude, but true!): “You will piss and shit yourself when you realize how much weight you will lose from cutting out dairy” Nothing is farther from the truth!
Since March I have been living the skinny bitch lifestyle. I really love it. There have been some challenges. For some great recipes I recommend Tofu 1 2 3. You can get it at Amazon .com
I COULDNT AGREE MORE! I LOVE THIS BOOK AND IT PISSES ME OFF TO HEAR PEOPLE DISCREDITING IT… but then again, the cold hard truth is scary… i mean come on, yea ok they use the term fat pig… but chances are those that are offended feel guilty cuz they just finished eating a supersized double quarter pounder with cheese, bacon and extra mayo and a coke. i recommend this book to anyone who cares about their health!
i love the way its written, as if i was just talkin to my girls! and i love the comments on smoking in the beginning, about it being so 80’s or whatever, because so many girls smoke to be skinny!
I recently began reading the book, and its exactly what i needed to jump start my healthy lifestyle. THE POINT OF THE BOOK IS NOT TO NECESSARILY GET SKINNY. ITS ABOUT EATING HEALTHY!!! after reading about 1/4 of the book, i was so grossed out by many of the additives in the foods i eat everyday.
i struggled with an eating disorder for more then 5 years. i became a “vegetarian” to cover up the fact that i wasnt eating. now, thanks to this book, i am making a positive LIFESTYLE change… i am a vegetarian again, but i am doing it the healthy way. i began my lifestyle change 9 days ago. i am focusing on eating healthy foods… which means i have to cook more, yes, but it is worth it. i have more energy, i feel better about myself, AND i have lost 5 pounds! and its not that hard!
I love the book, too, and the tone, to me, is fun and not offensive. HOWEVER, I do dislike the fact that fat-phobia and hatred is acceptable in our society.
And, let me just say for the record, most people I know who are fat actually eat very little. They have spent their lives yo-yo dieting, and it has severely messed with their systems. Many of my friends actually eat a pretty healthy diet and exercise every day, and are still fat.
BTW, good for you, taking the reigns of your eating disorder! That is AWESOME!!!!
Yea but you don’t see what they eat late at night, when you’re not around! I find it very hard to believe that by eating little, and exercising a normal/good amount, that they would remain fat. It could also be they are eating little, but of the ‘wrong’ food. Like processed foods such as crackers, white flour-based products, etc.
I read and own both The Skinny Bitch, and The Bitch in The Kitch. What a funny girlfriend dialogue. I am a nurse, I work with people with eating disorders. I personally do not think the book will have any great effect, one way or the other on people with eating disorders. Persons with anorexia or bulemia have an illness that either makes them not want to eat, or to hide junk foods and eat when alone. This book says eat, enjoy and eat healthy. It urges people too stop putting fatty, hormone injected foods into their bodies. The book says always have dessert with dinner. The recipe book gives several good dessert recipes, including chocolate desserts.
I am not an animal activist. I am however a semi vegatarian. I feel great and have alot of energy. My cholestorel is low. Eating healthy has certainly been benificial for me.
I have seen some criticism of these authors and their books. I wonder if the people criticising have actually read the books? I think they are terriffic books with an important message.
The authors used a funny, catchy title ,and some down home girlfriend language to get their point across.
This is the most ridiculous book on the market. The statements she presents as fact are totally unfounded and mostly untrue. They do use a persuasive tactic though: They bog you down with some very specific details to add an effect to their argument, but in the end it has little or no relevance to the food discussed! These girls have no credentials, they are probably just cover up anorexics. As for me, when I research healthy foods and diet I want someone who is more educated or perhaps even a physician. You are an anorexic fool if you believe these idiots.
Did you know that at most schools to become a doctor you only need between 3 and 7 hours of nutrition and it is not a requirement CEU (continue education) if you don’t specialize. Therefore, the fact that the author of Skinny Bitch has a masters in nutrition puts her far ahead of most MD’s.
You are also very judgemental. I’m not saying they aren’t a bit in that direction; I am vegan (was before the book) and have read the book. But you are more judgemental. And not all vegans are thin or anorexic (I’m a therapist, I can diagnose this). In fact I was talking with a nutritionist and she told me that in the US statics are saying that it is just as likely as an overweight person be malnourished in regards to many vitamins, because as the book discusses, some of it is too processed to get to the body, or the eat just un healthy foods. Perhaps you should do more research before you are so quick to judge and call people names in deragory manners.
donkey, guess what…..i’m fat, 223lbs., read the book, went vegan, lost 30lbs very quickly. i am still losing weight (another 8 so far). last time i checked that’s not anorexic. i follow the book and do not eat meat or dairy and feel great. you seem a little angry…..are you felling ok?
Chris,
Good for you. I am truly happy for you. Am I angry? No, I just hate seeing bad information. The method of persuasion this book uses is simple: These girls present things as facts that aren’t facts, they attempt to scare you by presenting side effects to contaminants, poisons, etc. THAT ARE NOT A THREAT in the foods they mention. For instance, they attempt to scare you away from eating tuna by using the argument that it contains a pesticide which inhibits Acetylcholinesterase. This is a joke! First off if there was any threat in eating tuna it would be mercury and you would have to consume a large amount of it to be in danger of reaching toxic levels. Secondly, the oils in tuna have been proven to improve the vascular response to acetylcholine. Pesticides? Which do you think is more probable to contain pesticides? Yellowfin tuna which generally lives at least 60 miles offshore, or…corn, soybeans, tomatoes, etc. which are sprayed directly with pesticides?
I am not saying I disagree with a vegan lifestyle either, it’s just not for me. If that is working for you I encourage you to keep on that path. There are just a lot of things in this book that are not real threats and are not FACTS. I would encourage anyone reading this to do more research into some of these things before they believe them.
I’d rather avoid eating “questionable” foods for the wrong reasons than eat them for the “right” reasons. Who cares if all of us stop eating meat – all the more for the rmeat eaters – and who care if we wont’ drink milk – all the more for the milk drinkers. As a past friend of Lima, I can tell you that the banter and language is not making me feel like renewing the friendship.
It’s about time we all looked at what we are eating (and what’s eating us). If I wont’ eat the ingredients why should my bacon?
Truth fully, if I ran my own little farm and raised all the creaturs myself I would probably have a big old slab of bacon. But since I am not…………..
If you really want to be healthy, the best way is not vegan, it’s organic. Vegans must rely on many of the processed materials they scoff at in the book to get the right amount of vitamins and minerals. Organic meats, on the other hand, provide some nutrients veggies lack.
If you just care about being skinny, go ahead and give up meat. You want to be healthy? Go for organic meats and veggies.
If you loved Skinny Bitch, you will love the website compassionatecooks.com. There’s an amazing podcast on there that you can either subscribe to – and it’s really easy – or you can just pick the topic you want to hear and press play! (Even easier!)
The podcasts cover topics ranging from debunking the myths surrounding vegan/vegetarianism, dealing with people in your life who aren’t vegan/vegetarian, vegan nutrition, and more. The woman who speaks is intelligent and compassionate and incredibly easy to listen to. The website also has recipes and other fun stuff, so I really recommend checking it out!
On another note, reading all of these posts tonight made my day. I have no one else in my life who is also vegan, or even vegetarian, and it can be so lonely. It is absolutely wonderful to know that there are others out there who care about the fact that the meat and dairy industries treat animals inhumanely, and care enough to do something about it, rather than ask to be left in the dark and pretend it doesn’t go on. I think this book has strengthened the veg cause considerably. When I think of all the people who have turned veg because of this book, it makes me think of the huge positive impact we are having. The huge positive impact on the animals, on the environment, and on our health. And we get to look skinny and hot on top of it!
As a last side note, I had a hard time when I transitioned from vegetarian to vegan. If anyone else is having a similarly hard time transitioning to vegan or vegetarian, don’t worry so much about being perfect that you give up entirely. You’re still making a difference even if you do slip up and have ice cream or pizza once in a while. It will get easier and you CAN do it. Big changes can sometimes take time. Good luck to everyone out there who is changing their lifestyle! I think you are all incredibly thoughtful, compassionate people, to make the choice that you have chosen. : )
I think that a book that is called “Skinny Bitches” is going to get the attention from far to many woman who suffer with Eating Disorders. I must say as I am nearly completely my Masters in become a Eating Disorder Therapist, that this book is a bad idea. That YOU should have the proper creditintials if you are going to write such a book. Also who knows if these authors are not simply just looking for information to back up what they are trying to say?
All in all, bad idea for a book!
Jared Isbell did you even read the book? Probably not because then you would know that they even talk about not going overboard with the diet. They actually encourage you to eat. I loved the book and I just purchased skinny bitch in the kitch and the recipes are amazing. I have been a vegan for a month now and I feel great.
Just wanted to let everyone know; the Ladies of SB have 2 workout DVDs coming out next month. You can pre-order them on Amazon.
Bad Idea for eating disorders? When did eating whole foods, veggies, fruits, grains ect become a bad idea? As someone who has struggled with bulimia for over 5 years, I found the book simple and refreshing. Finding a way to eat that is good for me and does not cause me to gain weight keeps me healthy. It takes away the need to withhold or binge. I’m 5′8″ 169 pound, not wasting away but still suffer. It’s been a week for me and I am down 6 pounds. I count my calories(above 1200) stay active and feel great. Oh yea, and I have felt no need to binge! I’ve been vegan before to help me control my ED but I think its cutting out the refined foods and adding fiber that did the trick. I feel great and Life is good!