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A review by laceywebs
Skinny Bitch: A No-Nonsense, Tough-Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous! by Rory Freedman, Kim Barnouin
4.0
Although this sounds ridiculous, I view this book as "life changing". I bought it thinking it would inspire me to eat better... what I didn't know was that it would inspire an entire lifestyle change for myself and my family.
Here are my (unorganized) thoughts after reading it:
-Sometimes, it can come off as judgmental and overbearing, but all of the sources are cited and all of the points make sense, making it more educational than negative.
-Yes, there is cursing. But it made it easier for me to relate to them. It came across more like a conversation between friends than a demeaning "cuss-out" session.
-I love that I now know what to look for on labels and which organizations certifications on the food matters and which are crap.
-Yes, there is a chapter about the cruelty involved with every slaughterhouse, but that isn't the main focus of the book. I do think that it needed to be there though and needed to be discussed, since that is a main reason why so many people do choose and love vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. It helps the authors' point and helped me to see more of it.
-A lot of people will think this diet is "unhealthy", but have you ever actually talked to a doctor about it? In one day, I found more articles from doctors online who are FOR a diet like this than against it.
-Speaking of what "I found"... This book made me want to research so many things associated with food, vegan and vegetarian diets, and many of the views discussed in the book. Very few books motivate me to start researching and learning on my own and this one most certainly did.
-As far as a "vegan agenda"... In reading the book, I found their agenda to be honesty and to be opening people's eyes about many of the misconceptions about the food they eat on a daily basis. Are they vegan? Yes. Do they promote it? Yes. But they are promoting what works for them and what they think will help the reader... and isn't that what all diet books are about?
-It isn't just about diet. It is also about motivation, self-esteem, and entire body health.
In summary, I am now beginning my "Skinny Bitch" diet. I have also recommended this book to everyone I care about. It may not be enough to motivate some people, but it sure worked for me!
Here are my (unorganized) thoughts after reading it:
-Sometimes, it can come off as judgmental and overbearing, but all of the sources are cited and all of the points make sense, making it more educational than negative.
-Yes, there is cursing. But it made it easier for me to relate to them. It came across more like a conversation between friends than a demeaning "cuss-out" session.
-I love that I now know what to look for on labels and which organizations certifications on the food matters and which are crap.
-Yes, there is a chapter about the cruelty involved with every slaughterhouse, but that isn't the main focus of the book. I do think that it needed to be there though and needed to be discussed, since that is a main reason why so many people do choose and love vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. It helps the authors' point and helped me to see more of it.
-A lot of people will think this diet is "unhealthy", but have you ever actually talked to a doctor about it? In one day, I found more articles from doctors online who are FOR a diet like this than against it.
-Speaking of what "I found"... This book made me want to research so many things associated with food, vegan and vegetarian diets, and many of the views discussed in the book. Very few books motivate me to start researching and learning on my own and this one most certainly did.
-As far as a "vegan agenda"... In reading the book, I found their agenda to be honesty and to be opening people's eyes about many of the misconceptions about the food they eat on a daily basis. Are they vegan? Yes. Do they promote it? Yes. But they are promoting what works for them and what they think will help the reader... and isn't that what all diet books are about?
-It isn't just about diet. It is also about motivation, self-esteem, and entire body health.
In summary, I am now beginning my "Skinny Bitch" diet. I have also recommended this book to everyone I care about. It may not be enough to motivate some people, but it sure worked for me!