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I have to start out by saying I only read this book because it was mentioned by Kris Carr as actually being a GOOD BOOK about a HEALTHY PLANT BASED LIFESTYLE and NOT some STUPID EFFING FAD DIET BOOK. I was blown away. Based in the title and cover alone, I'd assumed that is what is was and scoffed at it at stores and never considered reading it.
And I'm glad I did. I am not a vegan or a vegetarian but I do eat very little meat, and respect the message, compassion, and nutrition behind vegan lifestyles. It may not be perfect and some of it is hyperbole, but it has a good message. I loved that the authors talk at the end about the title and style being part of their marketing plan and honesty it seems like an effective one. I wasn't offended or put off by the language. It's purposely done for the purposes of satire. Look at most of the Internet and you will see the same. I was expecting as much and some of it was hilarious. Often times you so need things stated bluntly. The purpose is not to offend (and it was a breath of fresh air after god pod and all the other embarrassing and annoying things I put up with from Kris Carr, bless her) or to be vulgar, and I can dig it. I don't find the authors shallow in any way and they go out of their way to remind you to focus on inner beauty above all else. One of their quotes roughly says "we are spiritual beings walking around in crazy skin suits. our insides will always be more important than our outsides. don't you fucking dare measure your self worth by that or the attention or validation you get from men." I feel like that's so important.
I loved reading about the dairy industry and the food pyramid and other aspects related to eating real food that I have never considered. I felt it was heavy handed with why it was convincing you to be completely animal free (so much time devoted to it and often that is how these books are it seems they just can't help laying it on thick). The only strong dislikes I had were that if focused on the word THIN rather than THINNER, although I really think their message was just thinner and more healthy. Additionally, my biggest complaint was how much the authors focused on replacement meat instead of real meat. I get that many people may want replacements and struggle with that but a) those are expensive b) many of them are way more processed than their animal counterparts and I would not classify them as clean or raw or natural which is the whole point and c) the POINT of being vegan, I assume, is to explore the bounty of food that Mother Nature has provided for us in its most natural form and don't worry so much about faux meat. It seemed like every meal suggested by these two involved fake sandwich meat, fake chicken, fake this fake that. Don't bother so much unless you really crave it or want to recreate something and focus more on plant based protein and creative recipes in general. I would have loved to see, for example, an idea for mashed chickpeas on a salad rather than faux lunch eat bought from the store. Additionally, many people are still torn about soy (mostly when it has been processed) and soy everything became a little annoying.
Still, that aside it was a fun book to read, I was interested to keep going and that got me through quickly. I will definitely see if there are any other similar things to read and enjoyed the book.
And I'm glad I did. I am not a vegan or a vegetarian but I do eat very little meat, and respect the message, compassion, and nutrition behind vegan lifestyles. It may not be perfect and some of it is hyperbole, but it has a good message. I loved that the authors talk at the end about the title and style being part of their marketing plan and honesty it seems like an effective one. I wasn't offended or put off by the language. It's purposely done for the purposes of satire. Look at most of the Internet and you will see the same. I was expecting as much and some of it was hilarious. Often times you so need things stated bluntly. The purpose is not to offend (and it was a breath of fresh air after god pod and all the other embarrassing and annoying things I put up with from Kris Carr, bless her) or to be vulgar, and I can dig it. I don't find the authors shallow in any way and they go out of their way to remind you to focus on inner beauty above all else. One of their quotes roughly says "we are spiritual beings walking around in crazy skin suits. our insides will always be more important than our outsides. don't you fucking dare measure your self worth by that or the attention or validation you get from men." I feel like that's so important.
I loved reading about the dairy industry and the food pyramid and other aspects related to eating real food that I have never considered. I felt it was heavy handed with why it was convincing you to be completely animal free (so much time devoted to it and often that is how these books are it seems they just can't help laying it on thick). The only strong dislikes I had were that if focused on the word THIN rather than THINNER, although I really think their message was just thinner and more healthy. Additionally, my biggest complaint was how much the authors focused on replacement meat instead of real meat. I get that many people may want replacements and struggle with that but a) those are expensive b) many of them are way more processed than their animal counterparts and I would not classify them as clean or raw or natural which is the whole point and c) the POINT of being vegan, I assume, is to explore the bounty of food that Mother Nature has provided for us in its most natural form and don't worry so much about faux meat. It seemed like every meal suggested by these two involved fake sandwich meat, fake chicken, fake this fake that. Don't bother so much unless you really crave it or want to recreate something and focus more on plant based protein and creative recipes in general. I would have loved to see, for example, an idea for mashed chickpeas on a salad rather than faux lunch eat bought from the store. Additionally, many people are still torn about soy (mostly when it has been processed) and soy everything became a little annoying.
Still, that aside it was a fun book to read, I was interested to keep going and that got me through quickly. I will definitely see if there are any other similar things to read and enjoyed the book.
A few sentences in this book are good advice. But, mostly this book is trying to convert readers to veganism.
informative
medium-paced
I originally read this book about a year ago. I had never researched food animal welfare and was mesmerized by the books philosophy and attitude. Unfortunately I felt like I couldn't live up to the books standards of dietary purity and became a lapsed vegan.
Recently I've become more health conscious through my own motives of happiness and wellbeing. Reading other books on Veganism and food politics I can now look back and say that Skinny Bitch's patronizing tone and puritanical diet regime is a horrible way to postulate the Vegan lifestyle. It's advertisement for water fasting and eating nothing but air and fruit for breakfast promotes the myth that all vegans are closeted anorexics. More than that, it promotes such unhealthy practices as normal and cleansing. You can't get skinny by eating vegan alone. Yes, you re far more likely to eat those yummy fruits and veggies that are so good for you, but there are other things like vegan chocolate cake and my beloved peanut butter that will sustain you and keep you going throughout the day. Many of Skinny Bitch's menu options will have you eating less than 1000 calories per day, which is unhealthy even for the strictest of calorie counting diets.
This book hides self-deprivation behind a mask of environmentalism and self-indulgence. Go read How it all Vegan by Tanya Barnard & Sarah Kramer, or The Way We Eat by Singer & Mason and then come talk to me.
Recently I've become more health conscious through my own motives of happiness and wellbeing. Reading other books on Veganism and food politics I can now look back and say that Skinny Bitch's patronizing tone and puritanical diet regime is a horrible way to postulate the Vegan lifestyle. It's advertisement for water fasting and eating nothing but air and fruit for breakfast promotes the myth that all vegans are closeted anorexics. More than that, it promotes such unhealthy practices as normal and cleansing. You can't get skinny by eating vegan alone. Yes, you re far more likely to eat those yummy fruits and veggies that are so good for you, but there are other things like vegan chocolate cake and my beloved peanut butter that will sustain you and keep you going throughout the day. Many of Skinny Bitch's menu options will have you eating less than 1000 calories per day, which is unhealthy even for the strictest of calorie counting diets.
This book hides self-deprivation behind a mask of environmentalism and self-indulgence. Go read How it all Vegan by Tanya Barnard & Sarah Kramer, or The Way We Eat by Singer & Mason and then come talk to me.
Amusing little book by two over the top vegetarians...or vegans, I forget which. It's written in a funny tone and I agree with a lot of what they had to say, but they go overboard in trying to give all the gory details of how animals are slaughtered etc. in an attempt to get you to never want to touch the stuff again. I wish it worked, but I'm can still eat all of it and it doesn't bother me a bit.
I do not recommend this book. I understand that she is telling her readers to face the facts. But having to quit caffeine, sugar, eat organic only and switch to a vegan diet is a lot to expect someone to do. I understand that too much sugar isn't good, but in moderation makes more sense. I have been a vegan for a month and still finding my groove. I still want to enjoy some things in life. But if I was to convince someone to go vegan I would not suggest this book. Good information, but take this book with caution. It can be a bit graphic in some parts talking about the environmental conditions of some animals.
Normally I wouldn't even give a book like this the time of day, but I recalled it being quite popular when it was released, so I thought I would give it a try.
As expected, it's full of a bunch of nonsense. It gives some good practical advice (stop drinking sugar and diet soda, duh), but you absolutely do not have to eat organic or vegan or vegetarian in order to lose weight. Organic food is expensive, GMO's are not the devil, and you can find an awful lot of vegetarian food that isn't great for you either.
I get what the author was trying to go for--A no-nonsense tone, and some lofty suggestions about what qualifies as healthy eating/exercise. However, it really kind of falls flat. The tone is at times condescending, and this book is certainly not super useful for anyone who isn't a white, middle-class woman.
As expected, it's full of a bunch of nonsense. It gives some good practical advice (stop drinking sugar and diet soda, duh), but you absolutely do not have to eat organic or vegan or vegetarian in order to lose weight. Organic food is expensive, GMO's are not the devil, and you can find an awful lot of vegetarian food that isn't great for you either.
I get what the author was trying to go for--A no-nonsense tone, and some lofty suggestions about what qualifies as healthy eating/exercise. However, it really kind of falls flat. The tone is at times condescending, and this book is certainly not super useful for anyone who isn't a white, middle-class woman.
Eh, never finished it. It's basically telling you to be a vegan and I was put off by it, even though I appreciated their writing style. I can't not eat meat, sorry :P
I could never follow that diet, but I loved reading about it!
I love that they shed light on the dairy and meat industries.
I love that they didn’t discuss calories or no carbs or any other lame diet fab stuff. They discussed actual ingredients of foods and vitamins and minerals.
I hate that they fat shamed many times and that the suggest menu in the back of the book implies they want you to eat like 1,000 calories a day! Also, they’re obsessed with soy and I’m not sure we need to eat as much as they suggested
also, this book was written 15 years ago...
I love that they didn’t discuss calories or no carbs or any other lame diet fab stuff. They discussed actual ingredients of foods and vitamins and minerals.
I hate that they fat shamed many times and that the suggest menu in the back of the book implies they want you to eat like 1,000 calories a day! Also, they’re obsessed with soy and I’m not sure we need to eat as much as they suggested
also, this book was written 15 years ago...