Skinny Bitch

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As a person who has a biology degree with a focus on nutrition, an advanced biology teacher, vegetarian, and a marathoner/triathlete, I was interested to read a book that may give me strategies to use myself and to interest my students in eating better. This book started well and then changed courses quickly. The scientific evidence in this book is just WRONG. It is riddled with inconsistencies and hypocrisies including that you shouldn't eat meat because it is rotting flesh and vegetables are living when you eat them. Unless you are eating them off of the plant, vegetables are also dead and decaying (look what happens to fruits and vegetables when they are not eaten in a timely fashion). They also say that you shouldn't eat processed foods, which I totally agree with, but then go on to advocate for veggie/vegan products that taste like meat which are incredibly processed but according to them are still good because they are vegan. With a statement of " A no-nonsense, tough-love guide for savvy girls who want to stop eating crap and start looking fabulous!" you would have thought it would be all about good things to eat and how to exercise to lose weight. Not so, this is just a manifesto on how bad the meat industry is and how bad the government is. This book actually made me angry because I didn't buy this book to be inundated with these two women's opinions about the government and their dislike of all meat products. This book is not worth the money or time unless you want to read two women's rants about how everyone should be vegan.

It's sad that anyone would take their advice.

I have no issue with veganism. Veganism is fine. I was a vegetarian for several years and didn't eat red meat for several more after that. I couldn't do the vegan thing, but I appreciate that some people do want to eat that way, and I think there are some good reasons to limit or eliminate meat and dairy consumption. What I have a problem with is the language that the authors use in the book to try to convince people to eat vegan - and I'm not talking about the profanity. You see, in addition to being an ex-vegetarian, I am also in recovery from an eating disorder. And so much of the language in this book is exactly the kind of thing I would say to myself to convince myself not to eat, when I was at the worst point in my illness and trying to eat less than 600 calories a day, while at the same time exercising 3-4 hours a day.

It's a lot easier not to eat when you convince yourself that what's on your plate is disgusting - that it is rotting, filled with pus, decomposing, etc. Who would want to eat a horrible plate of rotting meat, right? If you can look at your plate and see filth rather than tasty food, it's easy not to eat it. It's easier to not eat when you constantly tell yourself that you're fat, lazy, worthless, stupid, etc. if you eat. Because if you can make the self-criticism stop by not eating - if you can feel virtuous and clean and okay by not eating, and have the relentlessly critical voices stop for a little while, and have some peace from your own anxiety and tension - then not eating becomes an easier and easier thing to do, over time. I didn't hear two angry vegans speaking in this book. I heard two women who have major food and body issues that they've never addressed. A lot of people have objections about the authors calling other people fat, stupid, etc. - you have to understand that is not the authors talking about other people. Those are the voices they hear inside their heads, every single day, telling them that THEY are stupid, THEY are worthless, THEY are bad if they stray from this very strict diet they have devised. That's exactly what happens when people have an eating disorder. Ultimately, it is NOT about food or losing weight, it is about control. By limiting what they eat to this very narrow selection of foods, they can maintain or take back control they don't feel they have normally. As an ex-anorexic friend of mine said, this book is awesome for people in the throes of the disease because it basically gives you permission to food-restrict and negatively self-talk all you want, two of the behaviors that therapists try to eliminate in eating-disorder patients.

I truly believe this book is not about veganism. This book is about how to practice a special brand of anorexia in which you view food as evil and avoid putting it into your body, but you still eat enough of certain things to avoid criticism from friends and family, under the guise of this pro-animal-rights philosophical viewpoint. The language they use is very similar to the language you see on pro-anorexia websites maintained by women whose goal is to trade tips for how not to eat and reinforce each other's philosophy and behavior. Those websites have the same "us against the world" and "other people think we're crazy but we're doing the right thing" tone. If you want to be vegan, that's great, but this is not the book to read. Because this is way more about the psychology of eating disorders than it is about good reasons to be vegan. This book is about how to be a vegan with a very twisted relationship with food. There are other books out there that can help you be a healthy vegan, who has a healthy relationship with food, and with your own body.

There's one other thing I want to say about the book. Vegan diets work great for some people in terms of weight loss. For other people, eating large quantities of fruit (high in sugar) and soy (high in phytoestrogens and endocrine disruptors) can cause big problems and would not result in weight loss. I have PCOS and the diet prescribed in this book is exactly what my nutritionist and physician have told me NOT to eat. If you have PCOS, or an existing thyroid condition, PLEASE talk to an endocrinologist before adopting the eating plan in this book. Did you know that soy ice cream has a higher glycemic index rating than pure glucose? If you have blood-sugar issues or hypothyroidism, soy products are very problematic. There's also evidence (that these authors don't discuss) linking soy to hormonal imbalances and cancer. Women with breast or thyroid cancer, or who are at high risk for those cancers, are usually counseled to avoid soy.

In any case - this is honestly not a diet book, or at least not one that people should be taking advice from. I have struggled with my weight my whole life (due in part to the fact that my PCOS went undiagnosed for years). I would love to lose weight but I also think part of the goal of living is to be a happy person. The kind of negative self-talk the authors encourage under the guise of "straight talk" does not lead to happiness, I can testify from experience. There is a huge problem with obesity in this country, but we aren't going to solve it by having people develop extremely negative relationships with food. This book gave me the chills because it reads so much like stories girls in my therapy group told about how they talked to themselves, to convince themselves to stop eating. It was disturbing to me, and it's even more disturbing to me that thousands of women out there are taking it as the gospel truth.

"Skinny Bitch" has been making the rounds in my book club, so I had to see for myself what all the fuss was about. I actually enjoyed the book and found it more valuable than I thought I would.

The first thing you need to know about this book is that it is laced with profanity. Personally, I find the language hilarious, but some people don't like that sort of thing and should be forewarned. (But seriously, what else do you expect from a book with the word "bitch" in the title?") The book gives readers a tough-love guide on how to become healthier and skinnier. Yes, a lot of the advice is very basic: stop shoving sweets into your mouth every 30 seconds, get up off your rump and exercise, etc. However, I did learn a lot about chemical additives from this book, and I'm being a lot more careful about the foods I choose to put into my mouth. I was also blown away by the graphic depictions of slaughterhouses in this country, and although I don't think I'll ever be able to give up meat completely, I haven't eaten any meat or animal products in almost a week, which is huge for me.

There are certain things about this book that I think the authors take a little too far. They're all about the vegan lifestyle and insist that it's the only way to be healthy and fit, which I don't think is true. In the slaughterhouse chapters, the authors make reference to all the anger and adrenaline that passes through animals before they are killed, and then they claim that meat-eaters digest all that rage and negative energy, which I think is B.S. Also, fasts are strongly advocated in this book, which I don't think are necessary or very healthy.

In spite of several flaws, "Skinny Bitch" is not without merit. Reading this book will force you to finally stop and think about what you are eating, which is a good thing.

My first big problem with this book is the number of contradictory statements, or those that twist actual facts to fit their arguments. Two that really stand out:

1. We should be vegetarians because we don't have as much acid in our systems as carnivore animals, like tigers (ignores the fact that we are actually OMNIvores, not carnivores)

2. Our bodies aren't well-suited to process meat, and we should also be getting our vitamins from food sources, not supplements that have questionable ingredients & aren't absorbed well (later they mention that some vitamins necessary to humans are only available in animal protein, so you'll have to take this as a supplement -- doesn't that refute statements #1 and #2?

In addition, the gratuitous cursing, which I'm sure was added to hype sales, was a huge turn-off. Though I might otherwise pass this book along to several people with a word of caution about the above points, I can't because it is so vulgar. (Saying "b!tch" is one thing; the f-word in every other paragraph is something else entirely).

Most of the arguments were compelling enough on their own. I think it is unfortunate the authors felt they had to resort to vulgarity & ridiculous, unfounded arguments to make their points. I would strongly consider being a vegetarian just for the sake of protesting factory farming ... but when you go overboard and make non-factual or nonsensical arguments such as the two I listed above, it causes me to believe that perhaps you have made truth-stretching a habit. And therefore the whole book is a collection of unreliable statements.

This book was recommended to me by a friend who knows I'm interested in healthy eating. I'm not overweight and never have been, but I have a curiosity about eating regimes, so I thought I'd give it a try. Well, I'm sorry I did. First of all, these writers assume that everyone reading the book is a fat slob who only eats bad food and can't stop eating - and they admonish the reader as if she is. Even if the reader is overweight and is looking for a better way to eat, their obnoxious ranting is a drag. Worst of all, they tout their vegan lifestyle by saying truly repulsive things about meat, fish, dairy and more. They even describe eating garlic and onions (the basis for so many fine foods worldwide) in the most disgusting way. I can't seem to get this image out of my mind and I'm sorry I ever read this book. I'm not against what they're advocating, but the way they say it will not win many converts.

Okay...so say you're with them and you're excited about eating only fruit, vegetables and grains. So you go to the list of what you can eat at every meal - according to them. Surprise!!! If you imagined feasting on delicious homemade meals of organic fresh foods, they give you a long laundry list of packaged brands sold in health food stores. What's wrong with making your own food? So I should go to the health food store and load up on packaged muffins, cookies, fake meats and more. Sorry. I'll stick with what I'm doing. If you're a lover of good food, this book is no fun. Avoid at all costs.

These two ladies have really done a great job. Their assessment of the ways we treat our bodies with cigarettes, caffeine, sugars, meats, dairy etc. is just the most unconventional scrutiny we can ever undergo. Very sharp and funny at the same time. This is a book about healthy lifestyle not about any fad diet. It is written by sharp, intelligent women who are not afraid of challenging their readers. They demand respect for the nature and for our own bodies. It is an eye opening book making us realize what we really consume and why we became such an obese nation. I recommend this book for its funny and at the same time practical approach to healthy living. I took one star off for the language that some might find `inappropriate' to say the least. Another really great book about healthy lifestyle, longevity, and keeping your body in great shape is Can We Live 150. If you liked Skinny... you will love Can We Live... .

If you know anything about science (and obviously these two idiots don't), you know googling your sources is probably the worst way to gain credibility. Almost all of their sources are websites, self-help books, or some other nonsense, ill-backed source. If you flip to the back references, you will not find one single scientific, peer-reviewed journal. You might say, "So what?" I'll stress the phrase peer-reviewed which means other experts in the same field as the people who wrote the article will review the data and the trends drawn from it and come to a conclusion on its credibility. If they find the claims made by the article are misleading and poorly done, IT DOESN'T GET PUBLISHED. Also, it's a bad idea to use the same source over 20 times in a research piece.

These women have no idea about chemistry, and I don't think most of their sources do either. They make the hilarious claim that we can't digest meat but we can digest fruits and vegetables. What? Part of the reason why fiber is considered good for you is the fact that it cannot be fully digested by humans and therefore aids in great digestive tract cleaning. Cellulose is the component of plant cell walls and humans are not equipped to digest it. It comes out intact, end of story. If you don't believe me, eat corn and then check your bathroom later. You get the idea. Animals cells don't have cellulose. Meat gets broken down by the body.

I believe they, like many vegans who do not do actual, intelligent research, skipped over the thousands of articles and topics that disagree with them, found the few that do agree, and touted the lack of support as a cover-up. Sorry, girls, that's just bad science.

And furthermore, med school students spend a little more than just "three hours on nutrition." I'm sure these two have no idea what a medical school even looks like.

Note: I'd also like to add that I read this book out of sheer enjoyment (as a scientist, non-scientists pretending to be on the same level is REALLY funny) as I don't need to lose weight. I eat meats, cheeses, eggs, and drink milk. I lost 10 pounds not from becoming a vegan but simply but cutting soda. I think that's the only good thing the morons mentioned but everyone knew that already anyway.

Seeing many negative reviews is totally understandable. I too was a skeptic. I picked it up in the bookstore and thought, "How Rude!" It was even worse when I saw sentences like, "Being a fat pig will hinder you, sober or drunk" and "Fat=unhealthy." Obviously, their marketing worked for many people. Shocking the consumer is going to make you pick it up. But, when I started to really "read" it, I noticed that these authors wrote a very smart book. You just have to get past the crude and crass nature of it.

Yes, I know that the authors were once models. Yet, one of them has a masters degree in Holistic Nutrition. This book is not just full of opinions. There are many resources in the back of the book, food websites, and other books you can read. I know that they are pushing for veganism, but the things that they are preaching, are not bad things. I wish I had the patience and strength to become vegan. Let's be honest, it's probably the better way to go. But, until then, I can do what I can to eat food that doesn't have chemicals, and up my servings of fruits and veggies. (organic, of course.)

I loved the "Let's Eat," chapter. In it, you will find different healthy versions of foods that you can get at any healthier food stores.

Not only did they talk about how the government doesn't care about what's in our food (let's face it, they don't.) they discussed how many foods are unsafe to eat, as are genetically modified organisms (GMO's) which I also saw in a documentary recently.

All in all, these women really did their homework. I don't buy diet books. I do buy books to help me find a more healthy way of life and to keep out the chemicals. Besides, isn't that better for all of us?

Don't judge a book by it's cover--you'll miss out on a great book!

"When ingested, one of aspartame's ingredients, methyl alcohol converts into formaldehyde, a deadly neurotoxin." ~ pg. 35

If you have been looking for a good excuse to become a vegetarian this book almost guarantees you will become one. The stories of animal abuse in this book will shock you and infuriate you. That is to say that you probably had heard of what happens in slaughterhouses but this book describes it in a way that makes you think twice about eating meat.

When I started reading this book I was laughing because of the style in which the book is written. Then it turned serious and finally the information was helpful (they provide a month's worth of menus). The best way to use this book is to read it along with your grocery-shopping list. That way you can write down anything that looks interesting. My list included things like soy cheese, soy ice cream (which is really good), soy milk and veggie burgers. For weeks I've been thinking about milk and the fact that there could be pus in it. I was not totally shocked to learn that this could very well be true. I've been alternating between soy milk and regular milk for what seems like months. This book finally convinced me to go with soy milk from now on.

Reading this book could make you feel sick or it could even give you a headache. The stories of animal abuse are pretty horrifying and you need a strong stomach to read some of the sections on meat. If you thought you only had to worry about nitrates, genetically modified plants and hydrogenated oils, wait until you read about crushed beetles used as coloring. Fortunately there is a list of ingredients you will want to avoid. The goal of this book is to turn you into a vegetarian and they just might succeed. I read this book within hours of finding it and it only took a few hours to convince me to make better food choices.

~The Rebecca Review

P.S. I'm currently reading Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-Ass Recipes for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Cooking Crap (and Start Looking Hot!). The recipes look great so far but you have to stock up on lots of new items for your pantry.

I can not emphasize how greatfull I am for having read this book. Before I read it I was trying every stupid diet in the world, diet pills, and even considered things that were probably illegal to lose weight. I was completely addicted to junk food and didn't even know it until I read this book!!! I was depressed most of the time, had no energy, felt hopeless that I'd ever be thin and feeling so completely despirate it was really sad.

I picked up the book because I liked the title. I was 100 lbs overweight and many times thought of skinny women as 'skinny bitches'...And I so wanted to be like them! So, I read the book and it totally changed my life. I saw the truth for the first time as to how the food industries will market complete garbage to humans for consumption because they can make a fast buck. I saw how cruel and deplorable the meat industry is in the name of greed. I realised that I was not helping myself by drinking diet soda (with all its poisonous artificial sweeteners) and eating milk and meat and eggs which all contain animal fat -which is not fit for human consumption... the book OPENED MY EYES - and I realised I had chosen to keep them shut and be ignorant for far too long...

I have struggled with food addiction and my weight since a child. I was anorexic and bulemic through all my teens and 20's. I have been morbidly obese for over 10 years (100 extra lbs) and I know that this book opened my eyes and THE TRUTH HAS SET ME FREEEEE!!!

SINCE I READ THE BOOK I HAVE LOST 85 LBS and I have no doubt I will lose all the rest. I gave up artificial sweeteners, sugar, meat, egg and dairy the day I read the book and will never return to these foods. The book convinced me 100% and there is no going back. I have read 100's of diet books - but this one really helped me make a life long change toward health and thinness.

I will say, that the chapter on You Are WHat You Eat was very hard to read - but it was the chapter that sealed the deal for me to make a change in my life. I would suggest if you read the book to read every page - even if it is hard. Because like the book says 'if an animal had to suffer it - the least you can do is read it. I was a tough nut - trust me - I was soooo addicted to junk food. THIS BOOK HELPED ME KICK ALL OF MY BAD DIETARY HABITS ONCE AND FOR ALL!!!

The swearing in the book is not every-other-word. I liked the no-nonsence approach because I get real tired of reading a bunch of fluff and want the facts given to me strait. So, that was not a problem for me.

I will add that they do mention doing excercise - But it is not an excercise book. They take the approach that you should live an active lifestyle - incorporating activity into each day and they recommend Yoga -which is impossible to do if you're 100 lbs overweight. So, walk or do what ever you can to get your body moving.

So, if you are depressed, despirate and feeling hopeless - read this book. THe first day I went cold turkey of all the junk foods and I had a headache. THe second day I had a headache. I did take some Ibuprophen and that helped. After 3 weeks of going without junk food I felt good, I had alot more energy and started going for walks and bike riding. I lost 10 lbs the first month and I was eating as much as I wanted and never felt deprived. I know I will never go back to the way I was eating. This book was a God-sent for me and I will be forever greatfull!!

I'll admit, I bought this book purely on impulse because the name and tag line seemed just what I needed. However, after making it through half of the book I simply couldn't read anymore. I flipped through the rest of the chapters but honestly this book is just a rant where the authors can find joy cussing at readers every other word.
If you're thinking of buying this book, here are the take-away points:
1) Everything processed with ANY sort of chemical is BAD (unless you have some serious health problem that requires prescription meds - and even then, they allude to the use of natural products that can help prevent these issues).
2) Animal products are BAD - they give a pathetic and totally one-sided view as to why we are not carnivores but fail to address the similar arguments as to why we are not herbivores.
3) Exercise - especially yoga
4) Eat the tofu/soy products from the companies they suggest (I wonder if they are being paid off)
All in all these two women are preying on the superficiality of women. Let's be honest, if you're even remotely fat, it's probably due to indulging in some sort of favorite food and these women are demanding that you give those up (and they include some choice "words" to demean you). But quite frankly, I know too many people who have lived perfectly healthy lives and have died by something they just could not prevent... if you really think you have a shot at being a model (which mind you, both of the authors were) then this book might just be for you, but if you're the average woman who just wants to look good and feel good about their body - join weight watchers. There you actually learn how to make a reasonable lifestyle change and don't get cussed at by women who think they are superior to you.

Thank God, I only checked this book out at the library! Had I wasted a dime on it I would have been seriously cheesed! (not to be mistaken for the kind the authors claim holds no nutritional value and will KILL YOU!!!)

This book is not only misleading as a health book (it should be under politics/current events not diet/health.) it provides questionable "scientific" information. I got three things from this book: A foul-mouthed vegan is the only way to be; total anarchy, the dissoulution of the USDA and Peta will save the world! and if you are going to eat you can only eat from the expensive and trendy "this book sponsered by" list of "organic" producers.

Overall this was nothing but a selectively researched political rant with profanity providing a "hip" alternative to intellectual plausibility. For all their awareness of what is politically and nutritionally correct, I figure they are also really digging on enviornmental awareness as well. If that's the case I think they should be held responsible for the loss of all the trees that gave their lives to publish this crap. Trust me, these self-proclaimed "know-it-alls" deserve neither your time, money or credibility.

I bought this thinking it would be a common-sense look at food today, how to eat better with less chemicals, etc. And it started out that way, actually making me dump the diet soda I was sipping on at the time. But then it became nothing more than one big advertisement for a vegan lifestyle. Sorry, folks. I'm not into the hard-sell, give up everything except berries and twigs attitude. And your stories of animal abuse are not going to make me stop eating chicken - it only makes me want to lobby for stricter regulations. The book had a few laughs and a few good points, but it went too far in saying that if you eat any meat, fish, or dairy you'll be fat forever. My advice, if you want to be vegan - go for it. But you don't need this book to do it.

Vegan - 5 stars
Vegetairan - 4 stars
Everyone else - ZERO STARS!

BUYER BEWARE - This is NOT a diet book. It is PETA propaganda hidden behind the mask of a fun diet book. Talk about false advertising. The cover and summary are purposely misleading; indicating nothing to do with a vegan lifestyle, while the book its self it nothing but. If you are considering becoming a vegan and need little extra push, than buy this book. If not, say as far away from this book as possible. I love vegan food. Most of my friends are vegetarians. Heck, I was a vegan for 4 years until it wreaked havoc on my body and I had to start incorporating animal products into my diet again. I am not saying stop being a vegan if it works for you. I am just saying that it is not for everyone and it is NOT what these woman say it is.

This book is filled with highly slanted or down right false information. I do believe that is it is very important that people take a greater stand to end inhuman treatments of animals. I only eat organic and humanly treated animal...yes, they do exists. It is a shame really, because some of the points they bring up in this book about food are very interesting and could spark good conversation. But if you had intended to read a funny and uplifting diet book...you will be sorely disappointed.

There are some good tips in this book, but the vulgar way in which the information is discussed I find really tragic. I don't need to be cursed at to understand the value of nutrition, so what could have been a really funny and interesting book becomes a four letter word cuss-a-thon! I find the homage to Tony Robbins and Dr Wayne Dyer, a complete joke...These men would never subject their readers to such immature profanity...that serves no other purpose, than shock value. Too bad being a vegan can't clean out your mouth!

Okay, I guess I should start off by saying that I am a proud vegan. I love my diet for its health and environmental benefits and would recommend it to anyone.

That said, I kind of shudder to think that someone with no prior exposure to a vegan lifestyle is getting their introduction through this book. Yeah, I can handle the bad language, but they are so abusive to the reader. A few reviewers talk about the "girlfriend" tone. If any of my girlfriends talked like that to me, I'd be really upset!!

Yes, veganism is a way of losing weight - but it is not the only way of losing weight. I was a healthy weight as a carnivore, as a lacto-ovo vegetarian, and as a vegan. Going vegan has not caused me to lose a single pound. Portion control is almost the most important factor, and the menus near the end of the book don't include portions at all. They do include lists of suggested natural food products, including many prepared foods, like TV dinners. While I love some of the products listed, is over-reliance on these kinds of foods something that the authors want to encourage? Not all of them are really all that healthy. Vegan junk food is still junk food.

There is other factual information that just seems...wrong. The authors suggest donating blood as a way of helping others and losing weight. Losing weight? Excuse me? I call bull, just for the simple reason if that were true, I would have heard about it already and the American Blood Association would be using it as a way to get people to donate.

Also, the authors seem to endorse the philosophy that everything that ails you can be traced to diet. You shouldn't take aspirin for menstrual cramps because your cramps are just the result of your crappy diet. And they are also Nature's way of preparing you for the pain of childbirth. First, which one is it? (Result of crappy diet or natural process?) Second, this sounds dubious at best - ask any woman who's given birth if they thought it was easy because they had good "practice" from having had menstrual cramps. Third, some people have jobs, unlike the authors of this book, and actually need to be functional during their periods, instead of being in so much pain they can't even work. Not everyone who takes pain relievers is a "pill popper". Not everything natural is good for you. Not all your health problems are because of diet. Sometimes you really do need to see a doctor and take medicine.

I feel bad for really not liking this book, because it is getting a lot of attention, including from non-vegans. I just wish the authors of this book did a little more research and were a little less confrontational.

And I have to say, this book is the biggest piece of hate-filled garbage ever to grace vegan and vegetarian literature. First of all, I work in the medical field, and most of their so-called health claims aren't even true. In fact, most of what they try to tell the young women they're targeting is incredibly dangerous -- the book basically encourages eating disorders and body hatred, and eventually gets around to, "Oh hey, by the way, animals get abused, too!" But by that time, you already hate your body and want to go to the back shed and shoot yourself in the head. I would not recommend this book to anyone; it's basically a do-it-yourself guide on how to hide an eating disorder and hate yourself, which is not, or should not be, what veganism is about.

(It's also worth mentioning that although the authors say "if you eat crap, you are crap," their cookbooks are filled with processed, disgusting food that can only be described as crap. But I guess in that way, Freedman and Barnouin are for once being honest with us about what they are.)

I bought this book because it is frank, honest, and outright funny! It's a rare thing for me to be laughing OUT LOUD as I peruse the bookstore, but this book is a great read. Yes it has some harsh facts about cutting through the crap that is considered a "normal" diet. But in this day and age, we all know that normal is overweight and/or unhealthy- so frankly I am glad to break from conformity! I have to say the biggest point this book can stress is the whole NO DAIRY attitude. What most people (myself included) don't know is that there are substitutes for milk, ice cream, etc that taste absolutely GREAT! (fake butter better than REAL butter!) And you will freak out at how much better you feel and look if you get that garbage out of your system- it is truly amazing! Your skinny jeans become your every day jeans, if that isn't reason enough to give it a go! Only thing I'd change is more recipes. Even if you just read this book for the comic relief, it is well worth your time and hopefully some of their ideas will "click" with you to make positive changes in your life and health. Happy reading!

Like some of the other readers, I found the language to be too unprofessional and vulgar, and more of a distraction than anything else. I found that the language made the book sound more like two college co-eds prattling on and on, and frankly, it just got on my nerves. I would never take advice from a doctor or nutitionist who used such language during a consultation, and I feel no differently about books. The book contained some good information, but it gets lost in the poor writing and bad language.

I love how certain reviewers here whined about how they 'weren't prepared' to read about the slaughterhouses and what really happens to the animals we eat. Instead of being shocked and repulsed by it, instead of being galvanized to end that kind of cruelty, they WHINE about 'not being prepared'. You're a loser and a creep if the section on slaughterhouses didn't mightily affect you.

This book hits the nail on the head and tells you all the dirty things the food industry, soft drink businesses and the government don't want you to find out. WAIT until you find out what's in a Diet Coke!

This book was definitely NOT what I was expecting. I had never heard of it, but happened to be browsing Barnes and Noble and saw it sitting there in the bestseller nonfiction section. Of course, the cover design and title did the job intended because I picked it up. The design of the cover and the title does NOT look like a health or nutritional book...it looks like Chick Lit. I half expected to pick up a fictional book that had been placed in the wrong section. I glanced through it and immediately picked up on the author's writing style....we could call it "no nonsense" but that really isn't adequately describing it. It's laced in profanity, but at times reads more like a cup of coffee with that "Friend" we all have...you know the one that doesn't care what people think...doesn't mince words...and could give a bleep less if people like it or not. I found it amusing, and it held my attention. So I bought it. I did NOT expect to find anything other than the same general diet info we always hear from weight loss books. I was WRONG.

First of all, this book is not fluff, which unfortunately most diet books are mostly full of...fluff. Inside of this chick lit looking, profanity laced book was a very well researched, informative and fully referenced literary work. There are more references in this book (scientific studies, research studies etc) than I have seen in many diet/health books. Also, it includes plenty of other resources like web sites, books, cookbooks, magazines etc. It may look like fluff, and it may read like a truck driver wrote it, but that is just clever marketing. At times it reads like a textbook because it carries so much serious information. So don't be fooled. They just knew how to get their book noticed, and it worked.

Last but not least, they are hard core vegetarians. This was another shocker. There was no way to know I was getting a book about animal cruelty and vegetarianism. The cover did not give it away and glancing through it quickly didn't do it either. They waited to approach the subject for several chapters into it. Another smart marketing move, as I may have put it down had I seen that initially.

I have never read any hard core detailed information on how animals are killed for food. They cited workers, quotes, insider info...it was disturbing--an understatement...for a moment I thought I had picked up the diary of a serial killer. It was just sick. Obviously I know animals have to die for me to get a Big Mac, but are we seriously killing them in the ridiculously sick and twisted manner described in this book??. If that is true, then I am horrified. I assumed it was like what happens when you take a pet to the vet and it needs to be euthanized. I mean, you wouldn't take your pet into the veterinarian to be put to sleep if you thought that first they were going to slam it against the wall a few times, shove something up its rectum, paralyze it from the neck down and poke its eyes out...just for fun...THEN put it to sleep. Any veterinarian doing that kind of unnecessary behavior would lose his license. So what is going on?? According to this book, prisoners sentenced to the death penalty get far nicer deaths, than the animals. If you read the info in this section it will definitely be a 'what the hell' moment....leaving you to wonder why it's necessary to be that horrific in the killing of the animals.

I guess this book left me feeling nauseated. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the info, but I'm definitely going to do some more research. I don't feel you can just dismiss people as being one of those crazy vegetarians. If what they're saying is true, then I need to know that.

I bought this book yesterday and read it and I have to say, what a disappointment. The book starts off funny - I like the swearing and no-nonsense approach. Until about chapter 3, things are all good - explaining the ills of junk food, soda, coffee, but then SLAM!! You get into the middle of the book and it's all about the evils of eating beef and chicken, fish have feelings, graphic details of how animals are tortured. I didn't buy a book to learn about animal processing plants and farms, I bought a book to learn about a no-nonsense approach to losing weight. This is vegan propoganda and it should have been placed with other vegan books. There should be a disclaimer that this is a graphic and disturbing book.

I have no problem with the fact that these ladies are vegans. Fine. I have no problem with someone getting a little harsh with the truth (hence the word "bitch" in the title). But I do have a problem with people who are ignorant.

First, I have a real issue with the language. I don't need to hear "F**K" in order to lose weight, and certainly not at the price I paid for this book. These women sounded stupid, as if they knew no other adjectives besides swear words. I am in no way a prude when to language, but this bothered me--as if I'm too stupid to understand otherwise. It sounded completely unintelligent.

The other problem that I have is when we talk about "fad diets", we're talking about an extreme and unrealistic lifestyle change meant for short-term weight loss. While I realize vegan living IS a lifestyle, this was radical and unrealistic for me. I don't think we're all going to give up animal products entirely for ANY reason (stop wearing leather, while you're at it!), and there are many ways to live a healthy lifestyle approved by physicians that does NOT involve vegan principles.

And thirdly, to suggest the major reason for veganism is the treatment of animals, then this book is not about being skinny, it's about animal cruelty. Yes, what I read bothered me, and I think we should have more humane treatment of animals. But I don't need these women to tell me that. Furthermore, any person who understands media as it should be (particularly journalism, and the importance of balance in a story), then they should also understand that because they are vegans, their opinion is slanted, as if there is no other correct opinion. Again, another example of ignorance.

I'd also like to point out that we did not lose our ability or need to eat meat simply because our teeth were no longer pointed (we still have canines!), but perhaps the fact we now have other means to kill our food besides our teeth (and we no longer kill our food ourselves usually) meant our teeth could become flatter. We also do not tear the meant with our mouths, opting for a simple fork and knife. Even Darwin knew that.

What it comes down to is if you want a book that makes you feel self-righteous and swell about being a vegan, here's the new Bible for you! Otherwise, if you want a book about healthy living styles based on sound, unbiased medical evidence, I'd recommend Body for Life for Women (or Body for Life--Men's version). It employs solid philosophies for ANY lifestyle--vegan, or otherwise.

From an article on MSNBC:
Barnouin, a former model who did most of the book's research, said she did correspondence courses with Clayton College of Natural Health, a non-accredited natural health school, which gave her a degree in holistic nutrition.

So, if you Google Clayton College, the first thing you see is:
[...]

If you're going to choose Vegan, find a better qualified source of information.

A friend of mine recommended this book to me partly because it amused her but mostly because she believed in it's message-which by the way, does suggests organic foods and veganism as a way of life. The authors are straight forward and humorous (if you don't mind a bit of profanity). I felt like they were talking to me-not at me. It's a book that talks about what foods are harmful, why they're harmful and offers suggestions and substitutions to stop stuffing your face with the wrong foods. It's full of facts not fluff; some of which are detailed and gruesome accounts of animal cruelty, food processing and destruction of land.

Truthfully I didn't know that what I was about to read was going to change my life-but it did and all for the better. I didn't close the book with the idea that "I'll never touch meat/chicken/eggs/dairy again" but I haven't (I used to have 6 egg whites every morning and was a huge consumer of poultry). Until I read this book I never realized what happened in slaughter houses, poultry farms, and dairy farms and how eating these foods impacts my body. It's a great read and I highly recommend it for those who are interested in learning more about what's really on our plates.

This is an interesting read. It's full of interesting information and truthes that we all really know we know, but need to hear again. Soda is not your friend. Eat more fruit. Eat more fibre. (note that there isn't much info on the amazing benefits of exercise). It is quite funny which helps you really process the information given, but then later in the book it does take a turn and begins to promote a Vegan lifestyle which isn't for everyone, and is not the b all and end all for good health. As I said earlier, there really isn't anything in here that we all shouldn't know already, but it may just sink in this time and help you get on your way to a better and healthier and skinnier lifestyle.

As somebody who has been vegan for over 10 years I am flabbergasted at the inconsistencies, pseudoscience, misinformation and vulgar hyperbole of this book. It's a big black eye for veganism and I'm appalled such a book would co-opt veganism to make a quick buck like this. Do yourself a favor and skip this book and any other in the series these women are churning out.

I have been reading the reviews posted for this book and I am a little disturbed at the claims that the book is propoganda and that there was no disclaimer in the book as to the graphic nature. Before the section on the cruelty, it warns that it is very disturbing and graphic. Furthermore, "they" aren't saying those things, the comments are direct quotes taken from the book Slaughterhouse, said from individuals working in the meat industry. The book does have parts that are difficult to read, but it is important to be aware of these things and it does all lead back to you, the individual either wanting to understand about food, or not. If not, that is TOTALLY fine, but don't claim that the book is misleading. Only 2% of vegans are overweight. How does that not have to do with losing weight and getting healthy? I promise if you tried it for a week or two, you would be amazied!!! Why is it that a vegan lifestyle is radical and extreme? I find that being sick and having God knows what from God knows where, taking tons of meds and ending up on a table one day for surgery extreme. It is all on how you look at the matter, but I for one choose to know what is going on, know what is going in my body that I claim to care so much about, and these "skinny bitches" aren't the first to address this issue. I loved the book. Even if you don't give up certain things, it is a great book to read to get healthy!

While they do offer some (fairly unrealistic) diet advice, they should do away with the facade that this is a diet book. It seemed more to me to be an outlet for the authors' crusade against animal cruelty and to try to convince people to go vegetarian. Not that these aren't good causes, and worthy goals, but simply becoming a vegetarian isn't going to make you 'skinny.' It is naive to think so, and irresponsible to lead people to believe so.

The piece of 'advice' that I took the most issue with was towards the end of the book, they said something like 'Forget counting calories and fat grams. We're serious. If you are eating whole grain foods you can eat as much as you want.' Come on. Too much of any kind of food, healthy or not, is going to lead to weight gain.

One last comment: about the language. I in no way am offended by foul language, and I admit that it was somewhat amusing to read a random swear word at the beginning. But after awhile all the 'dumb -sses' and 'sh-t heads' got old and they started sounding like little kids who have just started using swear words because they think it makes them sound 'cool.'

It's unfortunate that this is described as a diet and nutrition book. The authors really use it as a platform to bash the meat packing industry for cruelty to animals. They probably have some valid points but it's not worth half the book, especially when they sensationalize their point with stories about cows being violated with broom sticks. The language is a little hard to take, too. I'm not a prude but I think people with weight problems take enough abuse in general society. They don't need to buy it from someone offering to help them lose weight. It's like Dr. Phil with potty-mouth. This book is so one-sided about the vegan life style it's hard not to wonder about any other opinion. If your contemplating becoming a vegan, this book will send you over the fence. If your looking for a book about nutrition and weight loss, don't bother.

There are so many things wrong with this book I barely know where to begin. I thought the review below mine covered much of what I wanted to say.

Let's begin with this: the authors rant quite a bit against modern medicine, specifically over-the-counter pain medicines like Tylenol and Advil. They say that "Cramps suck" and then tell us "cramps are supposed to suck" and that the purpose of cramps is to ready our bodies for the pain of NATURAL CHILDBIRTH, and therefore, when we take pain killers to mask the pain of cramps, we are screwing ourselves over (only they don't use the word "screwing").

Seriously. Do you need any further reason to NOT read this book? What's next -- NATURAL dentistry?

When I first picked it up, I confess, I was delighted and amused. The authors drop the f-bomb within the first few paragraphs. They call diet soda a "chemical spill sh-tstorm". The book jacket and attitude of the authors made it seem easy to lose weight, as if the so-called "difficulty" of being "skinny" is all in our minds. Be skinny? No problem!

Then I got to the part where they started on the REAL message of the book. It's not a diet book, folks. It's not about losing weight or even being healthy.

This book is a Vegan Manifesto.

The whole purpose and reason for this book is for the authors to spout their own political views about food and food production. When I got to the page where they say we as humans are biologically not supposed to eat meat simply because we do not have the claws or teeth to hunt and kill like carnivores, my jaw dropped open. Because we as humans have to use tools (weapons) to hunt, this "proves" we are intended by nature to be herbivores. In two paragraphs the authors dismissed 150 years of research in evolutionary biology. Obviously the authors are NOT physical anthropologists. You don't need a degree in that subject to see for yourself how wrong they are -- all you need to do is look at your own teeth. Humans, like many primates, are OMNIVORES, not vegetarians. We have molars for chewing vegetation, yes, but we also have incisors for ripping into food and WE HAVE CANINE TEETH, specifically designed for eating meat.

The authors also dismiss the biological component of Homo sapiens that our species has used for thousands of years to hunt successfully -- OUR BRAIN. Perhaps it's because they've never used theirs.

Despite this, I kept reading. As the book went on, I just could not believe what I was reading. If the book is intended to be about "diet" then why are there 3 chapters about food production and animal slaughter?

I cannot even recommend this book to anyone considering veganism. This book is not simply about choosing to be a vegan -- this book is about HOW TO HAVE AN EATING DISORDER.

The authors are not skinny because they are vegan. They are thin because they have a couple of full blown eating disorders, and if you want to look like them, you need one too. Like those suffering from ED, the authors demonize whole food groups as "bad". If you ingest any of these foods, you are "fat" and "disgusting". If you eat meat, then you are fat and disgusting, and you have "dead carcass rotting" away in your guts.

Despite study after study demonstrating that people who eat breakfast lose more weight and keep it off, and that food in the morning is needed to charge the body's metabolism, the authors tell the reader to put off eating breakfast -- to enjoy the "clean" and "light" feeling one gets from starving oneself. The longer you can put off eating, the better. Only when the hunger pangs are too hard to bear, are you, the reader, to eat ONE piece of organic fruit. If you cannot stand the hunger, you are allowed one more piece and then, if you must, a third, but the goal is to reduce your food intake to one piece of fruit for breakfast. To these authors, food is bad, and if you are weak enough to be hungry, then YOU are bad too.

This whole book is disgusting. How can I blame the authors -- the lack of food has affected their brains. But the publishers should be strung up for printing and distributing it. I have always been again censorship, but if ever there was a reason for a book burning, this book is it. Don't read it and DON'T let your daughter read it.

If you are interested in food production and where our food comes from, I recommend What To Eat, by Marion Nestle, who teaches nutrition at Columbia University in New York. That's a reputable book by a reputable author, with actual research behind it. If you are interested in veganism, there are many good books out there, and I recommend the blog Vegan Lunch Box (google it). If you are interested in losing weight, I recommend almost anything else.

This book is a no-nonsense, blunt read. I personally felt this book did not waste my time on scientfic terms that usually bored me and flew right over my head. I agree that this is like several diet books condensed into a fun read. The language did not offend me at all as it got its point across in a way I will never forget it.

For example in the chapter about bowel movement, they write that the amount of food we put in should also come out... I never thought of it this way and realized that I need to work on elimination as I am pretty sure that all the food I ingest is not all eliminated after my body is done using it for fuel. Diet books stress fiber but not in a way that really makes you think.

Also, there was a chapter about good and bad carbs and it is essentially okay to eat pasta as long as it is whole grain and not bleached and processed. Well, I cross referenced this with South Beach recipe book and they also allow pasta that is whole grain. For some reason, I read the South Beach but it never really stuck to my brain... well, I ran out and bought some organic whole grain pasta and is cooking it right now!

Lastly, after i read this book I just turned off the red meat. I never thought I would be able to give up my burgers and steaks until I read the chapter about how "dead flesh" is harmful to the body. Again, I never thought of red meat this way, I just thought that red meat was a delicious way to get the protein we Atkins Generation are so obsessed with getting our fill of.

I recommend this book to all who are trying to lose weight and who are confused with all the conflicting diet books that are out there. I used to be a strict no carber but I incorporated fruits and oatmeal into my diet a few months ago because my body just craved fresh fruits and grains. I feel healthier and did not gain weight. This made me turn away from all anti-carb books out there and I wholly agree that Skinny Bitch has the diet advice (promoting fresh fruits and grains) that I can happily and healthily live with.

The 4 letter words and bluntness did not bother me at all even though I do not talk this way - it just got their point across in a way that I will remember.

Well let me first catch my breathe. I just finished this book a few hours ago, having started it last night. It was a riveting page turner and I will soon be rereading it, armed with a nice cup of decaf organic green tea and a highlighter. Sometimes the in-your-face approach can be really effective, and frankly what's necesary to get people to stop and think. I applaud Rory and Kim for writing a stellar book that sits you down and tells it like it is. It can be overwhelming, all the alarming information. But remember, Rome wasn't built in a day and I for one know I am going to continue taking baby steps on the road to a healthier, happier self. Is this book for everyone? Probably not, I know my sister and I have no intention of sharing it with our mother. But, if you have even a little thick skin and aren't afraid of a truth that isn't, if you'll pardon the pun, sugar-coated, then this is the book for you. The authors use facts and humor to make their point while also not preaching. I truly loved this book. It's high time something like this be written.

I am a personal trainer and sports nutritionist. I have been a vegetarian, vegan and even raw foodist. However, this book totally annoyed me. Yes, all the scary stuff about meat is true. But, to insult, curse and demean others is as in-humane as the slaughterhouse.

I was expecting a funny-witty-chatty girlfriend sharing diet secrets kind of book and instead I get this veggie-Nazi tirade. This book is ugly. It reflects how low our society has become that we allow this filth to be passed off as journalism.

I'm all for free speech but, think about the pre-teen and teenage young women who will read this book and think using the F word is a way to get their point across. It is really sad that we have made this book a best-seller because they dared to use the B word on the cover.

Being overweight is often due to overeating and eating the wrong foods, but there can be underlying reasons for the behavior such as depression and emotional abuse. We need to reach out and offer education and understanding in a loving, positive manner. We don't curse out and belittle people with an illness--and being overweight is a medical problem.

I'm disappointed in myself that I bought this. Here are a few books that have wonderful insights on healthy eating:

Conscious Eating by Gabriel Cousins -Benefits of living foods for your health Conscious Eating
Fast Food Nation - You will not want to eat a hamburger again Fast Food Nation
Diet For A New America - Raises thinking about our food sources Diet for a New America

There are many other excellent sources for diet and nutrition information available for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Vote with your pocketbook do not support this foul-mouthed, negative diatribe by these two. Please let their 15 minutes of fame be up already.

I have never reviewed a book on Amazon.com before, but I had to rant about this one!

I bought this book because I wanted a "tough love" approach to give me encouragement to eat right. What I got instead was horrible language, lots of name-calling, and a book on why everyone should be a vegetarian. It goes into great detail about slaughtering animals. I couldn't even read it all, it was so upsetting. I had to skip to the next chapter. I had no idea this book was going to preach the vegetarian life.

I was also disgusted with the foul language. I don't need to be sworn at and called a fat pig and be told that "eating onions and garlic smell like someone took a sh.. down your throat, but eat them anyway." or "drinking coffee makes your breath smell like ass..." I thought I was going to be told about making healthy food choices.

Unless you want to be a die-hard vegetarian, I don't think this book is the least bit helpful. Some people may find it funny, but I was very offended by the language.

Girls, Girls, Girls... Need there be sooo much profanity? I was truly confused by the combination of the language and the good information that you were trying to convey. It's like mixing water and oil, it just won't work! I would really like to pass this book on to my meat eating friends and family but they too would be highly offended as well and so I will save myself the embarrassment. You have excellent information about the meat industries aka: "farm factories" and the information about eating less processed foods too but my gosh, it's so hard to overlook the profanity. I kept looking at your picture on the inside back cover and thinking, These girls don't look like they would talk like this... Wonder what their friends and most of all, their parents think of this talk? It's not only distracting but wayyyy overkill.
If you do decide to write another book, please strongly consider toning it down a bit and just be two beautiful women with a mission and not sewer mouths, K? Thanks! PS Readers: Try reading, How The Rich Get Thin, it gives a lot of good health advice and well balanced food choices. Also, Maximum Weight Loss by Ted Broer, his advice will melt the fat off (when put into action)!!!

This is NOT a weight-loss book, it is an animal rights/PeTA manifesto. It appeals to women's vanity, and envy of skinny actresses and models. When women read it and figure out what the book is really about they feel too guilty to complain and get their money back. The authors are making a quick buck with a catchy title. If it was called "A Foul Mouthed Diatribe on Veganism", it would not have sold nearly as well. I doubt they will spend a penny of the millions of dollars they are making actually trying to help change animal welfare laws.

I love this book! As a vegan and certified personal trainer I read almost every diet book that hits the shelves. This one is a true break through diet book. I can't tell enough people to run not walk and go get this book! Why? because it is not sugar coated, no BS sound information plus it is hilarious to read! These ladies have done their homework. Now, some may find it offensive but it's the hardcore truth ( sorry people but believe me, it is what most personal trainers are thinking...put into print!) so only read this book if you are serious about weight loss and/or have a good sense of humor.This book will educate you and hopefully help you reach your weight loss goals!

As a student with an undergraduate degree in nutrition and who is in the process of obtaining her RD (Registered Dietitian) and MPH, I don't even know where to start with this book. First, the information presented is an extremely biased, brief review of the literature. I've read many of the referenced articles, and, believe me, the way in which the authors of this book manipulated that information does not portray the conclusions of those articles.

When will we as a country begin to realize that we need to eat FOOD? Real food. And appreciate REAL food. This book tells people to avoid whole food groups like meat and dairy, when it's well known and accepted that you need vitamins from those groups to survive. Yes exceptions can be made, and you can live on a vegan diet, but it's not recommended by any means and is definitely not meant for all people.

On my way to becoming an expert in nutrition, this book angered me beyond belief -- not at the ignorance of these authors, but for the sake of all the victims of this book. And that's what they truly are: victims.

If you have a question about nutrition, please ask a registered dietitian or a certified nutritionist. This book is just another scheme to get your money.

During a quick break from work today, I stopped by the NU bookstore to check out the latest books and new releases. I happened to discover one called "Skinny Bitch." I was amused by the title, and wondered what it was about. Fluffy chick-lit? Post-modern feminist humor that pokes fun at the pencil-thin snobs that everyone loves to hate? Another one of those self-help books that encourages women to accept their bodies and to stop comparing themselves to the models they see in magazines?
I could have just walked by and remained blissfully ignorant to the contents of the book, but my curiousity got the best of me. Upon opening it, I disovered that it was a how-to book on dieting and becoming "skinny." Yes, that is the word they repeatedly used throughout the book. Not thin, or lean, or fit, or slender, but SKINNY. On the first page, it actually said "FAT=UNHEALTHY. SKINNY=HEALTHY." I certainly won't argue that fat is unhealthy, but when I hear the word "skinny," I picture someone who is underweight and malnourished, NOT a healthy person. The entire book was written in fluffy, bimbo language (i.e. Girlfriend, Happy Meals are so 1989.) As a woman, I personally find it degrading to have someone talk to me like that. (Then again, the ladies who wrote this are probably too stupid to use any other kind of language.)
As I continued to skim (no pun intended!) the book, I discovered entire chapters devoted to completely banning all animal products from your diet. Now, I mean no disrespect to vegetarians and vegans or their lifestyle. If that's what YOU want to eat, fine. However, it's absurd to suggest that all people should do the same. Let's face it, we are not rabbits. It just simply isn't healthy to eat only fruits and vegetables. The book also went on to suggest that milk is unhealthy. Hmm, how come every time I go to the doctor, she tells me to eat several servings of dairy products every day? Well, the gals who wrote this book have the answer: My doctor is lying, and so is everyone else who tells you that it's okay to eat dairy, meat, and eggs. It's because the dairy farmers are paying them to say it. You really shouldn't trust anyone or anything...not the government, not the FDA, not even the medical community. Instead, you should just trust these two flakes who wrote the book.
I turned the book over to read about the authors. What were their credentials? They were both MODELS!! One of them took a course in nutrition, the other was "self-taught." Give me a break! I don't think it is very wise to take the advice of undereducated (not to mention underfed) models over that of doctors with advanced degrees in medicine, health, and nutrition.
Don't get me wrong, they did have some good advice, particularly about reducing sugar intake and excercizing regularly. But most of it was as fluffy and crappy as the sweets they tell you to avoid. And while I throughly dislike the current president of the United States; when people start telling you that the FDA and the government tell you nothing but lies, it's hard to take them seriously. Next, they'll be saying that we are constantly being invaded by aliens.

This book imparts great information on how to eat healthy from the inside-out. I disagree with the previous reviewer about eating meat and there being too much information on veganism. It just may not be for everyone.

This book really helps make the connection to how every piece of food that you put in your mouth affects your body...not just meat, but preservatives and additives.

Anyway, it is a worthy read and sound advice. I recommend the read.

If this book had the title, "Why to be a vegan" I wouldn't have purchased it. However, I foolishly believed that it would be a humerous look at how to eat healthy. It had tons of misinformation that is clearly untrue. If the meat industry is really such a disaster, why aren't more people getting sick? If meat is bad because it starts rotting once the animal is dead, why are vegetables (that we've all had rot in our fridge) good? It also makes bizarre connections by putting two facts together. If I tell you that Paris Hilton is thin and that she has a dog, I should not conclude (as it seems the authors would) that she is thin because she has a dog. Just because two things are related does not mean one causes the other.

I found the entire book to be a long, raunchy set of misleading pseudo-facts.

I was hoping for a witty book with some good weight loss suggestions. Instead, I got a diatribe about why only being vegan is healthy and why everything else will kill me and make me fat.

Actually, there is quite a lot of accurate info in this book. From the outset the authors contend that the best way to be slim is to become as healthy as you can. Of course, that in itself can be a very confusing issue, with different diets and health plans everywhere you look. So the bulk of the book is concerned with the best ways to cut through the bull and learn how to eat as healthily as you can.

The authors stick to fairly simple guidelines as to what to eat and how to live. Basically, the gist is that you become vegan and look after yourself through regular exercise and a positive outlook. There's nothing really groundbreaking there, though it is good advice for most people. They back their arguments up with points about how animals are treated, why you can't trust the advice of people with a vested interest in making money from the foods they recommend (i.e., the USDA, etc), and how certain additives effect your body.

The language is simple and direct, though at times they make some broad, sweeping statements without anything to back them up. Most of the stuff in here you could find on the internet. In fact, many of the authors' own sources came from various websites. Not that this is a bad thing. If you're fairly new to healthy eating--or haven't had much success with past diets--and want a fast overview of it all then this is a good place to come. There's nothing heavy here to bog you down. It's pretty easy to skim this book and you won't have to refer to it to much afterwards.

I did find that the language was somewhat forced, especially the swearing. The authors even state near the back of the book that they "conceived of the title, Skinny Bitch, to get attention and sell books." And the language throughout the book seems a bit calculated--aimed at a certain demographic who thinks that swearing means a down-to-earth attitude and like to be told what to do in no uncertain terms. Frankly, the knowledge they have just doesn't mix well with the swearing and general way they make their points. It comes across like when some geeky guy hangs out with tough guys and tries to sound tough to fit in.

I've read reviews of this book that criticise the authors for writing a diet or lifestyle plan that only rich people could afford to live by, due to expensive organic foods and so on. This is a valid point, however, I don't think that the fingers should be pointed at the authors. After all, they are not the ones who set the prices of healthy foods. They're just identifying which foods are better for your body. It's unfortunate that many poor people will struggle to feed their families with organic foods and other healthy items, but that's hardly the fault of the authors.

The good news for people on a budget--well, sort of good news-- is that if you remove meat products from your diet, like the authors recommend, you'll cut your food costs quite a bit.

The diet ideas at the back of the book are a good resource for people who are new to this way of eating. They seem pretty balanced to me, though they're definitely aimed at people who are trying to lose weight. I don't think anyone who is active and already slim would last very long on the recommended portions. Of course, what the heck is someone like that doing reading a diet book?

So overall, I'd say that this is a pretty good book as far as the actual advice goes. It's easy to read if swear words and dogmatic attitudes don't bother you.

Before I even picked up this book, I lost 215 pounds by exercise and a vegan lifestyle. I feel light, healthy and unstoppable. These authors back up their info with facts. This book really opens your eyes to what really is in food and what goes on in these big industries. I think the book is somewhat militant and you don't need to be a vegan to be healthy but it is an awesome way to eat. I have a glowing clear complexion, bright eyes and a vibrant body. This book changed my hubby's way of thinking which shocked me. He was very anti-vegetarian etc. After reading this, he went totally for it and loves being a veggie! I've read other vegan books but this is the only one that puts it in your face. It reminds me of Larry Winget's "Shut Up, Stop Whining and Get a Life" Veganism saved me and my life but people need to do what is for them. Veganism is not for everyone. However, it is a very informative book. I didn't mind the language, it actually gave the book some comic relief. My own issue is that these girls never had a weight problem but I did. I am not a skinny bitch but a lean, healthy, strong, lovely goddess!

this book has brought a lot of changes... i was shocked by some of the information here, and it led me to research on my own and my god, it's all true! there was a lot that i hadn't ever wanted to think about before, but i am so glad that i know now. i am certain i am lengthening my lifespan and the best thing is that I LOST WEIGHT without even really trying... i've lost 7 stubborn lbs and counting, it's fabulous! i thought the language was funny, but i kind of talk like that, too. oh, and i researched the organic dairy and meat someone mentioned here and it's, in the spirit of the book, bull***t- it is not really regulated and not more humane or healthy :( but that is reality and ignoring it benefits no one.

If you've been tyring to lose weight, or have lost it then regained it again, this book is for you.

If you've ever thought about what you're eating, this book is for you.

If you've ever thought that Peta is an extremist organization, this book is for you.

If you've ever thought that vegans were "hippies" or a strange lot, this book is for you.

This book was recommended to me by a friend, who said that she thought that everyone should read it. I bought this and couldn't put it down. I read it in one sitting, even the horrificly graphic chapters--have a box of tissue handy. This book is not for children or the weak. The author's profanity is overboard at times. The authors tell is like it is, and in terms you can understand. They've been overweight, they reached their limit, and they won't take any more. Then they share with you what they've learned.

My family has argued with me that this book is a pack of lies. To them I respond that I know how the editing and publishing process works and to knowingly submit falsehoods as truths is libel. This book could not have been published let alone stayed on the shelves if this was untrue. This book is NOT a work of fiction.

I was not looking for books on veganism. I was looking for an easy & permanent way to lose weight. I've found it.

I've been converted. I joined Peta, which I NEVER NEVER EVER thought I would!! This book has opened my eyes and changed my life.

The moment I finished reading this book, I hugged my dog & cat. My kids and I have not knowingly consumed meat since I finished this book 2 weeks ago (7/06)--much to the chagrin of my family.

Kim Barnouin and Rory Freedman really let their vegan anger out in this new book!

Okay, somebody tell me something. Why in the world would two very attractive women write a book about weight loss when neither one of them have spent a day in their life struggling with their weight? Hmmmmm? What a crock of you know what!

Well, that's exactly what Los Angeles, CA-natives Kim Barnouin and Rory Freedman have done with their in-your-face attempt to explain to us why women who are overweight got that way called "Skinny Bitch". Well, at least they can describe themselves accurately!

If that extremely profane and totally unnecessary title doesn't grab your attention right away, then perhaps the world's longest subtitle might:

"A No-Nonsense, Tough-Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous"

Okay, so this isn't gonna be the same old kind diet book we have all become accustomed to in the past. That in and of itself is not necessarily a bad thing per se, but it does appear these two ladies have a rather large axe to grind and you quickly figure that out as soon as you start reading this book with all of its *&#@% *#$#* slamma-jamma graphic idiolect.

In an obscenity-laden wasteland of literary refuse, Barnouin and Freedman, one a former model who has studied nutrition and the other a former agent for Ford Model who had studied diet and nutrition for more than a decade, quickly let you know what they think about a wide variety of health-related topics.

Some are ones that I would agree strongly with them about ("Soda is liquid Satan") and others I obviously disagree strongly with them on ("You are a total moron if you think the Atkins Diet will make you thin").

Well, ladies, as much as I agree with you about sugary sodas, I guess you're gonna have to call me a "moron" because that's exactly what the Atkins diet did for me! I was transformed from a 410-pound ticking time bomb on the verge of a certain heart attack down to an athletic and healthy 225-pound man ready to live a long and healthy life in just ONE year. Now I'm "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" (my autobiographical book is available at Amazon.com) and I'll never be the same again!

But for Barnouin and Freedman, none of that matters to them because they are radical members of the minority in this country who chooses to eat a vegan-only diet. No meat, no eggs, no dairy, no coffee, not even diet soda because they oppose artificial sweeteners, too -- NOTHING that even touches or comes close to meat! They're even boycotting "beets" because they sound too much like meats! LOL!

Their recipe for healthy living includes whole grains, fruits, and vegetables (all of which are acceptable on the low-carb lifestyle by the way!) and now they're trying to convince women that they too should turn to the vegan lifestyle to become what they've always wanted to be -- skinny, happy, and ready to take on life.

Oh brother! If the language and attitude presented in this book are even just a smidgen of what Barnouin and Freedman are like in real life, then they can take their good looks and ram their pretty little heads down a hole in the ground because nobody's gonna want to be around them. Could it be that meatless diet of theirs is actually making them cranky and irritable because they're constantly hungry ALL THE TIME?! Hee hee!

Freedman admits that she started down the vegetarian road when she received some literature from the radical leftist anti-meat group PETA (People Eating Tasty Animals!). She was so moved by the "torture" of the animals and convinced herself that people were getting sick because of eating meat that she decided to write this book so she could help others ''make intelligent and educated decisions about food.''

Awww, ain't that just soooo sweet of her? She cares so much about the fat people getting sicky wicky that she wanted to help. Give me a BLANKITY-BLANK break (see, even THEY are rubbing off on me after reading their disgusting book!).

The "Skinny Bitch" approach can be narrowed down to one simple statement: Starve yourself until nobody can stand to be around you anymore and then write a book sharing every single little thought that you would like to tell someone if they were there to listen to you.

If the "Skinny Bitch" lifestyle is something you can live with and be happy with, then I say GO FOR IT! Do it for the rest of your irritable life and become that thin person you've always wanted to be. Nobody will want to be around you, but at least you'll be skinny!

According to the sample menu, you get to eat fresh apple juice with oatmeal, nuts, and fruit for breakfast, grilled soy cheese with a tomato slice and small salad for lunch, and fake ground beef, vegan mashed potatoes, with corn and spinach for supper.

Hey, where's the snacks? Where's the sweets? "Skinny Bitch", please tell me there's more! There's gotta be more to life than eating this way every single day, of every single week, of every single month, of every single year, for THE REST OF MY LIFE!

AAAAAAACK! Oh my goodness, I'm awake now. Gee, that was the WORST nightmare I've ever had!

Wow. Talk about false advertising! Nowhere on the cover, nor on the back, nor in the first few chapters that folks will usually browse (either in a store or on amazon) is the word 'vegan' even mentioned. The crassness of the first couple of chapters was pretty entertaining, but then it just gets more and more extreme from there...

If I had known that the book was a poorly argued piece of militant vegan trash, I definately wouldn't have bought it. I guess it's my own fault for not reasearching first.

ALSO: About the "masters degree" one of them has in holistic nutrition - in interviews she admits it was a correspondance course. If you are interested in the subjects in the book, save your money and read something by someone with a real degree.

The book contains a poorly supported argument for converting its audience to vegan lifestyle. Authors use gruesome imagery and fact twisting to serve their agenda, but fail to convince anyone who has read anything about nuitrition.
the only valuable message this book has is: "Read the labels on foods that you intend to purchase".

This was an absolutely engrossing read. Yes, there is a good deal of foul language, but you should be prepared for that as there's an expletive in the title. Informative and funny, these savvy women don't just throw a fad in your face. Americans love quick fixes and easy solutions. Lest we forget the Grapefruit diet, the Cabbage soup diet, and dozens of other diets that slip my mind. This book challenges conceptions and asks us to own up and take responsibility for our health.

It's not a squishy love fest of a book, but some of the best lessons in life are painful. Things that go against the grain are often unpopular, but that doesn't mean that the argument is without merit. Read the book with an open mind.

There are sections about animal agriculture and lobbies. Before you get all up-in-arms consider this: How often are these views presented? When are they given an open forum? The answer is rarely, if ever. If you look at the views typically expressed (You need milk. More protein is great.) you might be able to make a connection between our current state of affairs and the messages we receive.

Just open your mind and give the book a chance. Perhaps it's time for a change.

I just wanted to say how crazy it is that everyone doesn't give this book 5 stars. Some people are down talking the book because they "thought is was a book on how to lose weight!" Well...it is a book on how to lose weight!!! If you eat like they are telling you to eat, you will be even healthier than if you just do a fad diet! It's sad that even when it is written out in broad daylight, people still don't get it. The government is killing us!!! They hide all of these graphic details from us on what all is in our food, and it's people like Kim and Rory that are trying to get the word out! It's books like this one that need to be given as gifts or just passed out to everyone so these issues can be seen. I am sure that 95% of our population doesn't even know what goes on out there. It's really sad. Here's to Kim and Rory...You go girls!!!

The blurb on the front says: a no-nonsense, tough-love guide for savvy girls who want to stop eating crap and start looking fabulous! Unfortunately, that's not what this book really is. The blurb and the title are meant to manipulate people into reading it. It acts like it's about how to eat healthy, but the message gets lost in its PETA-like scare tactics to convince you to be vegan.

I'm not saying every single thing in the book is garbage (although quite a bit of it is), but the bit of good advice (like soda is crap, drink water, eat fruit, eat vegetables, make sure you're getting enough fiber, exercise, don't eat lots of processed crap) is buried inside pages and pages and pages that go on about how meat is just rotting flesh and dairy is evil and eggs are evil, and then more and more pages about the horrors of how animals are treated on factory farms (seriously, i did *not* need to read quote after quote from workers who shoved rods up cow butts, just because they could, or cut off pig snouts from live pigs, just because they could). If you want to read a well-written book about that topic, I recommend The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals instead of this book.

This book also may appear to some to be well-researched and truthful by having lots and lots of footnotes. If you actually look at the sources though, most of them look like random websites and articles and books - not exactly what I'd call super credible sources from which I'd like to take medical advice.

So basically, this book tells you that you can't be a healthy, skinny person unless you're vegan. Unfortunately it doesn't really go into too much detail about how a vegan diet is healthy for you, it spends way more time going into details about how the animals that our meat, milk, and eggs come from are horribly treated.

Don't even get me started on the whole section on "detoxing" and "fasts." I have yet to see any medical information that says starving yourself for one week a month is in any way healthy. I know some people claim they are wonderful, but I haven't seen that claim backed up by any sources I believe.

If the point they *really* wanted to make in this book was that you shouldn't eat meat/dairy/eggs because the animals are treated cruelly, that's what they should have said the book is about instead of trying to trick you into thinking it's the only healthy way to live.

Alternatively, if they *really* wanted to make the point that being vegan is actually healthier than not being vegan, they should have spent all their time talking about what's healthy about being vegan and what's not healthy about eating meat/dairy/eggs *and* backed it up with real science and not sort of just say it's not healthy and make references to milksucks.com.

As a vegetarian myself, I do believe eating more plant-based foods is a healthier lifestyle than eating a lot of animal products, but I also acknowledge that it's not impossible to eat some meat or dairy or eggs while also still being healthy. Besides, being vegan does not automatically make you eat healthy; there are plenty of "junk food vegans" out there.

I do give the book one star, because there is the little bit of good advice in there if you know how to find it, although because of the manipulative tone of the book, I kind of wish there were negative stars.

Again, I definitely recommend reading The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals instead of this book.

I bought the book to do a persuasive speech for one of my college classes. I wanted something current, young and, well, hip for lack of a better word. The language in this book was so bad, though, that I found it embarrassing. I liked the pull no punches attitude (hey, I used to be in the Army), but the frequent use of four letter words went from being "in your face blunt" to just plain "I'm too lazy to actually write well." The language added to the angry "ranting" tone that several others mentioned and which I found distracting. There are pieces of information in the book that might be useful, but you can probably find the same information in another book that doesn't insult your intelligence. I liked The China Study, Vegan With A Vengeance,Vesanto Melina's and Brenda Davis' books, and Joanne Stepaniak's books, and..........Oh, what am I saying? Most ANY book about a plant based diet is preferable to this one. The point the authors were trying to get across is that a plant based diet will help you lose weight and be healthy. That is the central premise, along with the idea that this type of diet is better for the environment, more moral, etc...and I agree, but you have to wade through a lot of trash writing to find it. It was not worth it for me, and I wasted money on a book I did not use for my speech and probably will not finish. I give it two stars for the underlying message, but cannot give it more.

This book was probably not written for those in my "demographic"...the over 40 woman who lives in the Midwest who is struggling with losing the last 15 'baby weight" lbs (and the baby is now in elementary school.) I have no problem with the language used in this book (I'm over 40...I've heard it all at least twice), but I suspect the book is written for the kind of consumer who gets most of her information from websites, blogs and chat rooms. It reads like a series of instant messages compressed into paragraphs.

That being said: If someone is interested in vegetarianism, veganism, "alternative" eating programs this book sure beats the books about those topics which are either written by scientists who give waaaay too much information or the "ladies' magazine" type of books which come down to the usual 'eat a sensible, balanced diet incorporating meat and occasional treats" type. The style may be "bloggy", but you read along if only because you'd like to see what outrageous thing they say next.

I doubt if I'm going to run out and join PETA today or toss out my leather shoes. But, I am going to think about what the heck is in the milk, those eggs and in that burger. Even is someone has zero interest in animal rights, I think most of us are concerned with our own rights...and what we put into our bodies. If half of what these authors' say about the FDA/USDA is true, I may well, at the very least, switch to soy milk.

I can honestly say this book changed my life! While a hoot to read, it is insightful, well-researched and thought provoking. I immediately became a vegetarian and haven't looked back even once. Chapter 6 is a horror to read but a real eye-opener. Thanks, ladies!

When hearing about this book I thought it might be funny and insightful, it was neither. Instead of buying this book have someone curse indecently at you, call you fat and insist that you become a vegan. The cursing though at times amusing got really old really quickly and so did the forcing of their vegan agenda. I will say that it had some interesting information on animal treatment and I might buy a real book to find out more about it.

IT IS ABOUT TIME!!!! This is a straight talking book about why we should not only change our habits to be healthier but look beyond our waistline to the impact our food choices have on other living creatures and the earth we share.
First of all - I have heard the argument that vegans are bourgeoisie who have nothing else to do but discuss colonics and that it excludes those whose household incomes are below 100K per year. Interestingly enough - I have only ever heard this argument from middle to upper class individuals and never from those "underprivileged" groups they claim to defend...This is completely inaccurate and there is actually a decades old movement in some communities to educate members as to exploitation by the fast food industry and the benefits that can be reaped from a vegan diet. The CD "Foodz in Da Hood" is very interesting and I strongly recommend a visit to their restaurants if you have the opportunity. There are "Soul Vegetarian" restaurants all over the globe and the one in Chicago has been a neighborhood fixture for over 20 years.
Okay - if you find the "meat" section of the book disturbing then maybe you should think about what you are eating rather than dismissing it as "propaganda". Why on earth would this be included in a book about diet....hmmmm...shouldn't the question be why hasn't this been discussed earlier? If we have the luxury to sit down and read a book on improving our diet - the least we can do is think about the way our food gets to the table. I know the knee jerk reaction is to claim that it is "propaganda" and to say we should "try and buy humanely raised meat". Why? We don't need it and generally speaking are better off without it. Check reference below for further information.
If we can live healthy and happy lives and minimize the amount of suffering we cause other living beings - who can argue with that?
For those who have listed the diet suggested in the book as "dangerous" I urge them to read the ADA's (American Dietetic Association) 2003 position paper on vegetarian and vegan diets. It supports the benefits of vegan / vegetarian diets as beneficial and appropriate for "all stages of life". If they are going to make such claims they should at least have independent research to back up their criticisms.

So...if you doubt the information in the book do the reasearch yourself - besides being common sense - it checks out! Happy eating!

This is one of the worst books I've ever wasted money or time on, prompting my first nasty review ever. The biggest collection of pseudo science I've ever seen, is peppered with gratuitous foul language approximately every third word. If they had any merit, they wouldn't have had to resort to the cursing.

I feel like I need to defend myself before even starting this review because this book put me in such a hostile frame of mind. I got this book because I thought it would be a humorous "girlfriend"-type guide to eating healthy. I am a health-minded individual - I've read Dr. Weil and other health experts, work out regularly, and try to eat healthy in spite of an addiction to diet soda. But like everyone else, I need a little motivation every once in a while, and figured this quick little guide would do just the trick. WRONG. To begin with, although I'm no prude by any stretch of the imagination, the language in this book, far from being "sassy and tart-tongued" is profane and offensive. If I want someone to call me nasty names, there are plenty of places that I can go rather than a supposed self help book that I actually PAID for. This book is obviously created to advocate veganism. I believe in the importance of a plant-based diet, and when I do eat fish or chicken, I'm careful to make sure it is free-range, but this book was basically a combination of every PETA brochure that you've ever read. Graphic details of slaughterhouse practices and interviews with factory farm workers comprise the bulk of this book. It basically restates everything that you've ever read in Fast Food Nation, The Jungle, or Vegetarian Times Guide to Vegetarianism, with less intelligence and more profanity. And at least with those other books, you know what you are getting. Despite it's cute-sy title and cover graphics, it is NOT in any way, shape, or form a friendly, uplifting, female friendly guide filled with diet tips, exercise recommendations, and practical advice. It is an ugly, gorey, graphic, nagging, harsh, low-brow venue for the authors to try to bully you into their lifestyle choice.

This should have been titled, "Skinny Vegan." But that wouldn't have sold books.

Freedman and Barnouin use a predictable strategy of quoting "experts" who just happen to share their vegan agenda. But this isn't fair and balanced reporting. They only cite "facts" that support their case.

They are also confused about who's actually an expert. Early on, they cite Marilyn and Harvey Diamond, authors of "Fit for Life" as "experts" for statements like DAIRY PRODUCTS ARE DISEASE-PRODUCING" (caps theirs). But in another section the authors dismiss the concept of food combining, which was what made the Diamonds famous, as "a common myth that has been completely debunked."

OK, ladies, which of your "experts" are we to believe? How can we possibly believe you?

The last thing is the dirty language throughout. It's ridiculous. Going for shock value is the first sign of weak writing.

Their truthful, though obvious statements about the ills of sugars, artificial sweeteners, sodas, earned them one star.

Don't waste your $$.

... unless you object to being told the truth. The fact is, factory farming is bad for animals and people, and eating vegan, when done properly, is very very healthy - and good health is invariably attractive. Even if you don't believe in or care about animals' suffering, it's indisputable that industrial farming is responsible for an obscene amount of pollution, which is bad for everyone. Then there's the fact that if we started feeding just 10% of the calories we give to farmed animals to starving people, world hunger would be obliterated. Another fact: as recently reported by msn.com, a vegan diet is actually the cheapest. And then there's that shallow, but very persuasive, fact that 99% of the vegans out there are of normal or slim build, have good skin, and have cholesterol and blood pressure levels that make their doctors very happy.
The people who don't like this book seem not to have enjoyed it because they found it disconcerting and disgusting to read about the cruelty of the meat and dairy industries. I agree entirely; I find information on both those industries extremely difficult to stomach. But I fail to understand how that feeling lead the offended reviewers to throw the book aside, instead of throwing aside the meat and dairy.
Full disclosure: I didn't think this book was written well; it was forceful, on-point, and had lots of great tips, but read more like an energetic e-mail from a friend than a published work. Ordinarily, I'd have given it 4 stars, but I felt the need to balance out some of the more ridiculous reviews.

This book is proof you can publish something without knowing what on earth you're talking about. These women make rediculous statements about the meat industry, dairy industry, and medical field. These are not college educated women, and clearly their facts are distorted. I was very disappointed, I was hoping this book would give great eating tips to have a lean healthy body. But no, its just about promoting being a vegan.

This review appeared in the January/February issue of VegNews Magazine

Browsing through a bookstore, you come upon Skinny Bitch: A No-Nonsense, Tough Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous. Thinking it's another diet book, you open it only to discover a chic, well-informed vegan manifesto.

Skinny Bitch isn't just a call to compassion disguised as a hip diet book. It also serves as the first tangible end-product for a duo eight years in the making. Co-authors Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin met at a small Virginia modeling agency in 1997, and Rory later worked as Kim's agent. They became roommates, and after some time, Rory influenced Kim to give up Vienna sausages and Big Macs to become vegetarian. Ever since they have supported one another throughout their respective battles for the cause.

Rory had been at Ford Models in New York for five years when Tracy and Lauren Silverman took her to an animal rights conference. Straight away she resigned from the company whose models have graced the covers of Vogue, Glamour and Elle to become a full-time activist. Unable to score a job in this less-lucrative field, she taught pre-school and kindergarten and volunteered in her spare time.

Kim became educated about the issues through the help of Rory and exposure to organizations like PETA. She went to work at Massage by Design in 2003, a holistic spa in Miami's South Beach. Holistic health explores the interconnectedness between the different systems of the body and between individual and global health. At the spa, Kim realized she could help people through the potentially healing powers of sound nutrition. She became an avid researcher of diet and health studies.

In 2003, she started bullying Rory about working on a project together. Other than letters to the editor published in People Magazine and LA Times, Rory hadn't penned anything in her life. "Kim," she says, "only knew how to write her name." Combining Kim's researching skills gleaned from her studies and Rory's natural knack for lively, accessible writing, they launched a two-pronged attack against sugar, meat, "the dairy disaster," and other waistline-expanding culprits.

Their battle plan? "We modeled Skinny Bitch after the chick literature books out at the time. We knew if we wanted to appeal to the mainstream we couldn't write a vegan diet book." Because diet books sell so well, appealing to women's vanity may prove a savvy strategy. In 2003, diet books accounted for roughly nine percent of all books sold. Bestsellers French Women Don't Get Fat and Enter the Zone have over one million copies in print. The South Beach Diet has more than 7.6 million copies in print, and the Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, more than 10 million.

Still, the two could catch heat for exploiting sexuality to fuel the movement. Skinny Bitch does, after all, play into women's manic obsession with losing weight to heighten sex appeal. "What's wrong with that?" spouts Kim. "Anybody who asks that question has never seen footage from a factory farm. Any means would be worthy of ending that."

I too read it in one day, it was so compelling. Very funny, practical, down-to-earth talk. There is a strong need for this book in both the diet and veganism worlds....I love that these hip chicks could explain so clearly why the crap we eat is making us fat and killing us, and how most diets out there don't work. You need a lifestyle change if you really want to get healthy and skinny. A whole-foods vegan diet is just the thing. Thanks for the motivational boost!

Finally, a non-granola approach to veganism! These two skinny bitches (a model and a nutritionist, mind you) take a cold hard look at everything we put into our bodies, from cigarettes and caffiene, to sugars, dairy and meat. This is not a fad diet book, but a lifestyle change...not one for hippies and tree huggers anymore, but for intelligent women who repect animals, the enviroment, and their own bodies...and who want to get skinny!

These ladies are mixing some solid research with some very bad science. They write, "Trust no one," and I absolutely agree. Start by not trusting this book.

I was passing through an airport with a long layover and picked up the book. It's main value turns out to be a lesson in `don't believe everything you read.' I thought it would be sassy, based on the cover, instead it was just vulgar.

The book is written from the point of a Los Angeles socialites who assume the world is like LA. The authors purport to want the reader to get healthy, but the spend about two pages on; don't drink, don't smoke, drink some water, and about two sentences on how little exercise you actually need to do. The remainder of the main text is why they believe the reader should not eat any animal product. The authors take the exception in cruelty, and expand it into the norm and portray all meat processing as sadistic, unhealthy and barbaric practice. The logic they use to explain that we were not meant to eat meat is that we would look pretty silly hunting without tools. They also say that vegan is perfectly safe without supplements or balance after all they ask rhetorically "Have you ever seen anyone with a protein deficiency?" Yes, and not surprising, they look like sticks, where their own bodies have cannibalized themselves for nutrition. They later confess that some things your body needs only come from animal protein, but gloss over it by recommending supplements, not even noticing that it negates the argument that we were not meant to eat animal protein.

There are points for consideration, mentioned briefly between the profane and abusive anti meat campaign. Americans eat too much, organic food is better for you, and smart shoppers read labels. But other than those few sentences, there is not much more than ranting and second and third hand research with elaborations, exaggerations and outright falsehoods.

The authors point out that they can eat as much as they want of the "right" (read non animal product) foods and loose weight fast and easy. Think about it.......that would be because the body is starving. I don't know a responsible vegan or vegetarian that would follow the practices in this book. They state their objective is to get you to stop eating meat, and for that, it is good propaganda. The book extols the reader to "use your head" and think about what they are putting in their body, and "don't believe anyone", good advice when considering purchasing the book.

This book is a fantastic, in-your-face guide to not only being skinny, but also being healthy. The book tells you things about diet and nutrition that you already know but you have not taken seriously. This book is your best friend answering "Yes!" to the "Do I look fat?" question. All of the information is based on studies and reports, so you can trust it. If you are ready to change your lifestyle, this book is for you. If you want to sit on the couch, watch TV and continue feeling the way you do, then definitely read it...it might just be what motivates you to step up and start enjoying how you feel and what you look like!

I have never read a book like this. Ever! Since I read this book I've gone from a meat and potatoes girl to a committed vegan. I always knew I was eating the wrong way but somehow couldn't bring myself to put my money where my mouth was. Skinny Bitch spoke to me in such a straight shooting manner that the choice no longer felt difficult - I just knew what I needed to do.

If you want to lose weight, feel healthy, and do the planet and animals a big favor - read this book and take it on. I owe a big thank you to Kim Barnouin and Rory Freedman for writing a book that finally gets people like me to act!!

When I pulled this off the bookstore shelf the "cuteness" of it did capture my interest--and the first couple of cuss words got a giggle out of me. But all that "sassy girlfriend" stuff quickly got old and my amusement turned to disdain; especially when the girls took a turn into the wacky world of veganism. I guess I had hopes that the title was somewhat tongue-in-cheek and that the content would be much more practical; perhaps along the lines of the Sonoma Diet.

On the contrary, the bitchiness is all too real, and their dietary advice is extreme. Certainly, no one in their right mind can support many of the cruel abuses against God's creatures which occur in (perhaps vast) segments of the food production industry. Nor should we go on blindly accepting the food industry's marketing of over-processed or chemically altered or contaminated foods. DO become educated. DO make educated choices in the marketplace. DO learn to exercise self control. But, don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.

This is vulgar veganism disguised as LA chic--a wolf in sheep's clothing.

I never thought I could do it. I ate Whoppers 2 times a day, of course with pop and fries. I love Doritos and chocolate cake and ice cream from any restaurant. I bought the book because I thought is was entertaining how they spoke to their readers. When I got home I could not put it down. A few days later, I did as they say, I changed how I eat. I am not on a diet; this is how I will try to eat for the rest of my life. It has been a month; I have lost 12 lbs. Buy the book if you are so sick of being heavy you want to cry. Don't say you can't do this or you could never do that. Some people are naturally skinny, for the rest of us, we have to accept responsibility, You Can Do This! Just try for a week. You might find you feel better about the type of person you really are.

This book does NOT cover what it advertises. This is a book about why you should be a vegetarian...it does not focus on weight loss. The same information is repeated several times about the cruelty of killing animals for meat. Also, they provide slanted information that only supports their opinions. For example, they say that carnivores are better adapted to digesting meat than humans. Well DUH. We are NOT carnivores, we are omnivores... we are not meant to have the same digestive systems as carnivores. These girls are politically trying to persuade the reader to become a vegan... their interests are not weight loss.

I believe that all the good reviews listed below are provided by the authors and publisher of this book because this is just not a good book. I was not only disapointed, but was annoyed by the authors taking advantage of the readers.

I've owned this book for a week, and I'm ready to begin my second reading. For the gal with a lot of commuter train reading time - this book goes fast and easy. It reads like your friends speak to you.

And then there's the information. The authors cite many reputable sources, and present information that makes sense to me. I didn't see the vegan route coming at me, but I'm willing to make a go of it. I'm not rolling in money, so I can't pitch all the crap in my pantry, but I can start by intergrated some whole wheat and organic options in while I phase everything else out. I want to eat healthier, and I just don't see how anyone can deny that the elimination of pesticides and hormones will achieve that. Use your head, consider that.

Since the majority of this book is dedicated to the evils of the meat industry, meat is bad, dairy is bad, don't trust the FDA, sugar is bad etc it should be called "Vegan Bitch"

The authors themselves say:

"We set out to write this book for a few reasons:
We could not tolerate the cruelty associated with a meat-eating diet and we wanted to help end animal suffering.
We couldn't bear to have real jobs.
We wanted to change people's lives."
I love the order they wrote their reasons in.

I have no problem with veganism but at least tell people what this book truly is...a guide for people who want to convert to veganism. If you want help in becoming a vegan, buy this book. If you don't and are not in the least interested in veganism don't. I am not and I wish I had done more research before buying this book.

***If you enjoy hefty doses of four letter words thinly placed under the guise of "humour" you will love this book. The two authors of this book are two angry "bitches". Some see it as humour, I saw it as a 224 page angry rant. The message of the book is killed by the method in witch it is presented.

I will be honest, and say that the only reason I bought this book was because I thought it was cute. After taking it home, I quickly realized it was more serious than the title let on. I had no idea the brunt of the book was about veganism. I was a huge meat eater when I bought it, but let me tell you, as soon as I read about the USDA and the mistreatment of animals, I never touched meat again. It was THAT easy. I will also say that I loved their writing style. No BS, no hand-holding. It was solid (and sometimes scary) facts. So if you want to lose weight, and have a healthy conscience to boot, buy this book.

It has become obvious to me that by reading many of the harsh reviews on this book are simply from people who don't want to make a change in their diet/lifestyle...or just plain feel threatened by change....and that's fine....BUT, don't get so harsh on the book because of what sounds like to me a closed-minded view and one's own lack of ability to at least try something new. Instead of bashing the book, I wonder how many of the harsh reviewers have tried a Vegan diet for any length of time? I'll bet very few, if any. Have you done research on the topics addressed in the book to read more about a given topic in detail(listed in the back of the book)? I doubt it also. I've lost 60lbs since being on a whole foods, plant based vegan diet ....I'm back to my high school weight and I've never felt better....this is no exaggeration.

Change is never easy....but often the results of postitive change often go well beyond the initial discomfort of change.

Good health to all who dare to change!!

If you can get past the constant screeching of the authors as know-it-all horrors, this book at first does contain a very reasonable message. Eat unprocessed food and be aware of corporate interests in your food purchases. And they make it amusing, with generally bright statements about the foolishness of Atkins and the fun of doing big poos. This is all fine and dandy until they get to the last chapter, when they start talking about how if you let your husband cheat on you, you will get breast cancer. Uh, what now?!? They also don't provide anything in the way of recipes or exercise and dangerously encourage "fasting" for more than ten days at a time. Ah, that's not fasting, that's NOT EATING!

Crazy ladies. Still, what can you expect from a diet book written by models? If you can reject the obvious seugeways into insanity, you can still read it because some of their ideas are good. But some are so wacky they are terrifying, and will encourage women to reject medical care or factors outside "they brought it on themselves" as an explanation for serious diseases. More likely they will encourage young women and girls to cease eating altogther, which they describe as stimulating a feeling of "light, clean and pure". NUTSOS! Dangerous nutsos.

I've been a vegetarian for about 7 years now, but I was always too worried to be a vegan. The dairy industry has shoved down our throats for years that milk is very good for you and without it you'll get osteoperosis and your teeth will fall out. And now, with the 24 in 24 commercials, milk is touted as a weight loss miracle as well. This book debunks some of the "milk and protein are all powerful" myths. The book explains how powerful the beef and dairy lobbies are, and how that effects what information the consumer gets. It's much more than a diet book because it's very informative about animal rights and factory farm issues. I would recommend this book to anyone that is considering becoming a vegetarian or vegan. It will really get you off the fence.
By the way, I cut my dairy consumption back a lot and followed the tips in this book. In about a month, I've lost 10 pounds, my skin has cleared up considerably, my tummy and face are less bloated, and I have more energy. It's great!

I agree with the other reviewer that gave this book 1 star. I started reading it in the bookstore and thought it was hilarious so I got it. The book takes a wild turn around chapter 4 and starts arguing that Veganism is the only way to be thin. I seriously question many of the authors' claims about their diet and I question their sources. Also, in the end it's not a diet book, it is an argument for Veganism. It's not what I thought I was going to read at all. Save your money and if you don't take everything they say with a grain of salt.

Eye opening.

What a wonderful book. These Skinny [girls] say it like it is and at times you may not want to hear what they have to say but do yourself a favor and listen well.

Look, I love chocolate and coffee and all the other stuff that is really, really bad for you, just as much as the next person. But I'm willing to hear the truth and to accept it.

The United States in danger. We eat too much and most what we eat is absolute garbage. I feel very strongly about this and these results cannot be denied. Take a look around you. Go to the mall, look at the people. Most of them are overweight. I used to be overweight and I'm an emotional eater so I feel that I can say the F word. Fat. People whisper this word. If you dare call a friend or relative FAT you are considered rude. It should not be considered rude. It's truth and the only way you can deal with truth is to face it and take control. Be aware.

It can be difficult to adjust to but if you care about yourself you will do it.

Look at what's happening to our culture. We've got something called "The Cheeseburger Bill". This should be common sense, but it's not because most people are oblivious and refuse to accept the truth and take responsibility for themselves and what they put in their mouths. Our restaurants are serving salads large enough to feed a family of four. It's out of control.

Reading Skinny [girls] will educate you and remind you that you are responsible for your actions. There is a wealth of information in this book. It is at times harshly put but that's the way it should be. Someone needs to speak up because people don't respond to passivity.

As soon as I heard of this book I stopped drinking diet cola. Artificial sweeteners, you will learn, are poison. I know, it's hard to change your habits of routine especially when purchasing a diet cola is perfectly legal but honestly, it shouldn't be.

This book is an inspiration and these woman know that it will take time to adjust to but they give you plenty of suggestions to help you ease into your new way of thinking and eating and they touch briefly of your spiritual self as well which, not a lot of people consider when discussing weight loss and physical health, but this should also be common sense.

There are no quick fixes. Read this book, contemplate it, put it into action and not only will you be a Skinny [girls] but you will also be a Skinny, smart, healthy, spiritual [girls] and you will truly glow!

here's a great strategy to utilize this book. every time you get hungry, turn to any random page, chances are good you will find gory descriptions of animal torture. read the animal torture until you're so repulsed and depressed you completely lose your appetite (and possibly your will to live.)

repeat until you are as skinny and as bitchy as these two gals.

I agree with the review by S. Wolberg. These two have little real education on nutrition/dieting & lots of skinny models' "advice." There is a great deal of erroneous information in this un-lovely little tome, as well (i.e.; caffeine, aspartame).

Their version of "tough love", apparently, is lots of ugly language and put-downs. Any psychologist could tell you that's a horrid approach towards people with weight problems who most likely have terrible self-esteem to begin with. And, trust me, most of us don't really cotton to advice on eating or dieting from those who've likely never worn anything bigger than a size 4 or whose body-type will never be an 'apple' or 'pear.'

Even the title is unappealing; who really wants to be a skinny b*tch? I'd rather be a healthy-looking, curvaceous, real woman, thanks! I'm very glad I did not buy this ridiculous manual; it was a gift from my well-intentioned mom but she now knows how awful it truly is!

There are thousands of other sane, intelligent, non-cruel books out there on how to change your eating style and improve your life. Check those out & leave this one alone! (I didn't even want to give this ONE star, but I couldn't post my review without at least that much...)

I grabbed this book when I was casually looking for vegetarian cookbooks. I've never read a book so fast. Once I started, I couldn't put it down. The book is HILARIOUS! Not only was the book very entertaining, it was very informative. Every chapter provides information that is backed up with scientific facts. Since I read the book, I have completely changed my lifestyle. I cook all of my meals and walk everywhere. In 1.5 months I have lost about 15 pounds. I did not intend to go on a diet, but simply be more conscious of what I eat. I have underwent a lifestyle change. Since the day that I read this book, I have felt more energized, more light-hearted, and more confident. I love the book so much, I made my brother read it. If you're looking for some inspiration to improve your health, get this book. You will not regret it.

This book is written by lame models who preach a vegan diet by scaring you with fake facts and figures. If you take a look at the sources they cite, you will notice that they are mostly pro-vegan websites that have no basis for the information they preach. A definite waste of time and money. If you want to be healthy and live a better life, I suggest purchasing a book where the author has studied dieting and nutrition. Don't trust these models!!!

I picked up this book while I was going through a bit of a self-esteem and self-image crisis. Little did I know that this book would change my life. I was one of the "ignorant". As I read through the pages of in-your-face honesty, I was completely shocked at what I had been doing to my body all along. And, I'm happy to note, I've been a vegetarian ever since. Great book all together. A definate must read for anyone who wants to know how to lose weight and be one-hundred percent healthy.

I read the other reviews and thought...if I get no good from it, I've bought a funny read. I have only just begun but thought it worthy of an early review. While I could do without the constant and I do mean constant foul language (some, even more than some would have been fine and at times funny) I found the book thus far to be very imformative. I am now on pg 44 and can not put it down. By pg 19, I was thinking to myself these girls know their stuff. Lots of imformation on sweetners; natural and artificial and how they are made. Also dairy and proteins.

I am not vegan and have never really planned on it. If I keep reading I may give it a shot. I have suffered for years from excessive allergies, joint pain (even as a child) among many other syptoms. As I get older I am having a problem with weight. Although I am not overweight I cannot lose. I have worked with weights and find it unbearably exhausting to the point of needing to rest afterwards. I used to eat very healthy (with dairy and meat) and there was no differnce. I have gotten to the point where I don't care what I eat, junk or not. I have problems sleeping and and very tired throughout the day.

Yes, I have seen doctors who prescribe medications (which I will not take) or specialists who diagnose me with pathetic illnesses.

So, after my rambling, I say, if these obnoxious women and there vegan lifestyle can help me to feel better, live healthier and longer, it was a great 12 bucks spent and I'll be a new convert. If not, I'll let you know.

I bought this book after reading other reviews about how frank it is regarding the foods we consume & how they're prepared before they get to the stores. This book promotes a vegan lifestyle, but I am not ready to make that kind of commitment. So, I took the points that made sense to me & have used it in my change to become a pescatarian (no red meat, chicken, pork; only fish). If you do not like "foul" language, this is not the book for you. If you don't mind colorful language & want more information on what is going on in the food industry, this will be an enjoyable read. Very helpful resources on where to get the best organic foods. You will definitely learn a thing or two after reading this book, and will think before you eat.

I absolutely loved this book. I got this book at first expecting it to be another diet fad book. Instead, i was happily surprised with how it woke me up to all of the disgusting food we have in our society today and how we don't need any of it. I was already a vegetarian, but I am happy to say that now I am vegan, and I love it. I don't need cheese, eggs, and milk. I don't because now I feel much healthier and I am indeed losing weight. It's not because of a fad diet, it's because it is a lifestyle where you are always healthy. It's a miracle and I am so happy that I read this book. I even read it again a week after I read it the first time just so I could remember more of the important information about the USDA, etc. I loved this book! I give it 2 thumbs up and 5 stars!

There are too many diet books touting strange foods, weird combinations, and short term starvation. This is NOT one of them.

A sensible, well-written book, 'Skinny Bitch' tells it like it is - that the ONLY way to long term weight loss is to eat a balanced diet full of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Get the book. Read it. Stop being a fat bitch, and join the skinnies. This book will change your life.

I have a real problem with the title of this book. It makes you think that the book gives advice on how to lose weight and make lifestyle changes. Though I liked the in-your-face language and tone, the book lost my attention after Chapter three. The reason is because everything after Chapter 3 jumps right into the author's crusade against the USDA and other governmental agencies that regulate food processing, and the inhumane way animals are kept before they our slaughtered for food. You would think you had switched books between Chapter 3 and 4 if you didn't know any better! I was not prepared to hear the horrors of the treatment of animals. I was not prepared to be persuaded to be Vegetarian, or Vegan, but yet, that is the sole purpose of this book. It should have been titled, "Go Vegan, Here's Why." I'm sorry I wasted my money on this book, as I have no intention to ever go Vegan, as there are tons of Vegetarians out there who aren't skinny, because they're scarfing down french fries everyday. Duh.

Too bad the co-authors couldn't come up with solid weight loss tips for the masses.

I couldn't get past the first several chapters... I felt hazed, berated, and belittle and I am in very good shape. Crass would be the only word to describe this book. It might have some good points, but I didn't feel like weeding through the profanity to get to it. If you want a good book on health written by actual doctors I recommend YOU: The Owner's Manual: An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger, and also You: On A Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management.

I plan to buy Skinny Bitch for all of my friends (female and male, even the skinny ones). This book is potentially life changing in terms of eating habits and more closely considering your food sources. The authors force you to think about what you eat and where it comes from, how it gets from the production plant to the store, into your mouth, and furthermore, what happens to that food once it's inside your body. This is a process most of us never consider while we're stuffing forkfulls of food into our mouths.

I have to admit, I was expecting more of a fluff read, but these authors are knowledgeable, factual, and have an extensive list of sources they've referenced. It's humorous and clever, combining common sense with knowledge, and is a simple, yet fact based, smart read. Although they do eventually promote a vegan lifestyle, it is hard to argue why that is such an extreme notion given all of the disgusting, factual information they provide regarding the meat, poultry, and dairy indsutries. I had not been considering either a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle when I started this book, but it clearly and simply presents how neither is impossible or difficult to achieve. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, the book still provides much new and updated information and facts on fad diets and USDA failures in approving the food mass marketed, produced, and sold in the U.S.

The language is rated R, and that is unfortunate, as it's not necessary. Their humor and information can stand on its own without relying on base language all too common in our reality-TV-talk society. It is not intended to deride the obese, as one reviewer suggested. Frankly, anyone who picks up a book entitled "Skinny Bitch" should expect some sorrority-girl jabs at fatness. The fact is that the authors present plenty of smartly-written, intelligent information. They tend to follow up each chapter with a sarcastic conclusion that forces you to be motivated because of the information they present to change your way of thinking or eating. To be perfectly honest, it works. They call you out on habits you wouldn't admit to your best friend. And instead of feeling ashamed, you kind of laugh to yourself, think "yeah, it's true" and see how and where you can improve.

These two girls had me laughing out loud and make great points along the way. This book is not about how/why one should become a vegan, rather about opening our eyes to the crap we consume which has caused us to be the fattest nation in the world. I recommend this book because it's a fast read, great alternative food info and very funny.

Cigarette's, coffee and happy meals are so '89!

The primary objective of this book is to shock the reader into becoming a Vegan. It is not a diet or weight-loss book.

Just know that the co-author, Kim Barnouin, is a former model who did most of the book's "research". She lists that she has a Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition. What she doesn't say is she got the degree through the mail, from Clayton College of Natural Health, a non-accredited natural health school.

So if you choose to become a Vegan due to the hormones that the put into livestock, the poor conditions that they live in, or the in-humane way that they are killed, that is perfectly understandable. But don't confuse this book with anything scientific or written by an expert on the subject, because it is not.

The book's basic premise is that you need to go organic vegan to be healthy, which I disagree with. The authors maintain that humans are not meant to eat meat... wrong... we are OMNIVORES which means we thrive on a diet comprised of ALL the food groups. I agree that slaughterhouses can be filthy and inhumane places (notice I didn't say they all are, just that they can be), but to me this is not an argument for going vegan, this is an argument for growing and slaughtering your own, or if you can't, then patronizing your local farmers. Read Joel Salatin's books Pastured Poultry, and Salad Bar Beef; find local farmers who grow livestock by those methods and who welcome visitors to their farm so you can see for yourself how the animals are raised and humanely slaughtered, and buy from them. Go to your local farmer's market to get fresh, locally grown produce.

I snorted when I read how the authors say that sugar is evil, but "evaporated cane juice" is not. Umm... exactly what do you think sugar IS? And whether or not your alternative sugar product has trace elements in it, all concentrated sugars whether cane sugar, honey, date sugar etc etc are going to act the same on your body when they hit your bloodstream.

I don't care for the authors' method of writing, basically screaming and cussing at the reader throughout the book.

I do agree with the book's advice to eat fresh (as opposed to processed). If one does only that it will really help in a weight loss program.

This book is not about losing weight, nor is it exclusively for women. It's also not another pop diet book. This is an intelligent, concise, straightforward piece about improving your lifestyle. The claims are thoroughly supported by research and logic. Every claim they make is followed by a citation of a credible source.

Reading this book makes you feel empowered - it makes you WANT to put healthy things into your body. You come away from this book understanding that eating well is a gift you give yourself - not a punishment. The book is simple - eat vegan, and read the ingredients on the package. Trust yourself, not any government agency, to tell you what to eat. Forget calorie counts, fat grams, and carb counts. Read the ingredients on any package, and make sure you are only eating foods that are pure - free from any unnatural ingredients. Don't starve yourself, but stop putting crap into your body! Not only do the authors give GREAT reasons to change your lifestyle, they also dedicate part of the book to giving you concrete, manageable ways to start on this life-change. Reading this book is like talking to a best friend who has your best interests at heart, and who gives you the cold hard facts about your current reality, sparing nothing - and then gently shows you how to change it.

I thought I could never be a vegetarian, let alone a vegan. I thought I could never live without meat, dairy, and eggs. This short and simple book has completely changed my relationship with food, not to mention my views on the meat/dairy industries and the government agencies that are "watching out for our health and safety."

Again, it's not about getting skinny or being on a diet. It's about changing your lifestyle and honoring your body by refusing to fill it with toxins and substances it was not meant to digest.

Losing weight and looking great will come as a pleasant side-effect of this newfound, empowering lifestyle.

A well-written and informative book that should be read by anyone who cares about the body in which they live.

This was an impulse buy I bought because I liked the "in your face" tone the authors took. What I didn't like was that it doesn't state that the diet is vegan anywhere on the front flap or back synopsis. I would have saved my money. I'm not anti-vegan (several friends and family are dedicated vegans) but it isn't for me. I do take exception to the book's weak science, unsubstantiated rumors and outdated conspiracy theories that have, quite simply, been discounted years ago. Veganism has many benefits but please, do your own research, be prepared to devote considerable time to devising a healthy, balanced diet and, as with any diet, check with your medical professional to make sure you don't have any medical conditions that contraindicate veganism before adopting the lifestyle. My vegan loved ones spend considerable time cooking and much more on groceries than I. Eating out and social gatherings can be tough, too.

First, I agree with everything the people who like this book have to say. No need to repeat it.

I must admit the stream of profanity was a little much, but in all honesty I liked getting smacked in the face with it. It got my attention. Hello...they used it as a hook, starting with the title. It's called marketing.

As for the one and two star whiners, the major complaint appears to be that the authors (horrifyingly!) want you to quit eating crap in order to lose weight and be healthy. It's on the cover people. Why'd you read the book if you didn't want to hear the message? The whiners seem to be upset that they're being called fat and that (can you believe it???) the food they eat and their lack of exercise are the culprits. Imagine! They read that they need to move to a vegan diet (touted by a great many of the best doctors out there) and don't like being asked to give up their Big Macs and couch potato lifestyle. So they blast the book because it isn't telling them they can eat whatever they want and be lazy and that's just great. They also take issue with the authors telling us how cruelly the animals are treated and slaughtered, since we all know that stuff. Um, no, we don't. I had no idea it was that inhumane.

Ignore these people.

If what you want is a book that will hit you upside the head with the atrocities we commit against animals just to eat them and how we are killing ourselves and our children with what we eat (don't tell me the skyrocketing cancer rates are a coincidence) then this is the book for you. Yeah, it's over the top gross in some parts (a poster does have a point about the disgusting reference to eating garlic and onions, I agree that image was unnecessary) but I'm not trashing the whole book because I don't like a few words. And did any of you complainers read the last page? They aren't really interested in you being skinny, they want you to be as healthy as you can be. Again, the whole "Skinny B***h" thing was marketing. (And it sure seems to be working.)

Give this book a chance. Read the first chapter. You'll know immediately whether you want to read the rest.

This book changed my life! It gave me a completely different perspective on health and eating habits. It provided me with as much information as I would never expect and in a very entertaining, funny way of reading. This is a great book, easy read, straight to the point.
I have never been "overweight" but I had been trying to lose some 10lbs for a long time and after trying many different ways of eating healthier... I didn't see any difference. After changing my eating habits, eliminating and substituting for what the book recommends, I lost 10lbs in less than a month! I saw an incredible difference right away! I instantly felt a lot better, less bloated, my digestive system started functioning more regularly and easily, my skin looks better and I have more energy now. I became happier!

The funny thing is that I bought this book thinking it was a novel about "skinny chicks" :) I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I ate meat and anything I wanted all my life, never got "fat" and never knew it could be bad. I have always been proud of myself for being a relatively healthy eater (not much fried stuff and junk food, lots of veggies and fruits, etc, etc). By page 100 of the Skinny [...], I had become a whole different person!
I absolutely recommend this book! I've already bought 3 to give away for family and friends. This is also a great resource book!

The book wasn't what I had anticipated. The title is very misleading. There was some good information, but I could have done without Chapters 6-9 political rantings for a book that is basically trying to convert people to become vegan.
Without going through every single example, there were a few contradictions, including the main one of not forcing this lifestyle onto others. Which is exactly what chapters 6-9 were.
There are lots of quotes of other books and lots of suggested websites and processed Vegan foods to buy.
And just for the record: NOT EVERY single farm is as they portray in the book.
I would suggest borrowing the book.

This is a particularly distasteful book, full of dubious science and nutrition claims. Nothing against a vegan diet, but the authors do not tell you until well into the book that this is what they are promoting. This one definitely goes into the discard pile!

I am now going to be challenged each time I eat meat, but I think the approach to food in this book is worth a try. I also got a kick out of the writing. So, at 59 years of age, I don't think it's too late to make a change or two in the way I approach food and if I can achieve even one of the benefits they talk about (i.e. aches and pains) I'll be VERY happy. I'm not going to do everything suggested, but nonetheless, I recommend it. Pamela D. Blair The Next Fifty Years: A Guide for Women at Mid-Life And Beyond

This book has completely changed my life. I have never looked or felt better. Everyone needs to read this book. The information is well-researched and astounding, and you will be completely shocked by what you learn. And unless you are uptight, you will laugh your butt off the whole time.

Granted, I have been known to swear like a longshoreman, I had no problem with the language used in this book. I thought it was HILARIOUSLY delivered and effective to help impart such controversial and potentially upsetting subject matter.

I do agree that the title and description were a bit tricky for those unprepared or afraid to hear the truths revealed within. The truth hurts. The audience would be vastly reduced if they had titled it "Go Vegan." I applaud these girls for their audacity, wit, and mostly for the immense amount of FACTUAL information they churned out for us...probably not for the faint of heart or the pure of tongue.

One would think the title would clue ya in that nuns need not apply.

I was in a bookstore just browsing around when this title caught my eye. When I started reading it I was delighted to find that it wasn't a book about a new fad diet, it was actually a legitimate IN YOUR FACE work about the vegan diet. That made it even more worth it, because I already practice a vegan lifestyle, and it is always worth learning more. The authors really did an awesome job, in my opinion. Oh and I love the grammar (hehehe). Anyways, the long and short of it is, I read it in a few hours and am going to pass it on to my nagging sister who is one of those people whom believe PETA is the devil, and you can't live without cheese. If, in this short book alone, there are over 200 credible sources that provide facts about the animal-product industry and human health, how can anyone disregard that?

The only people who won't like reading this book are the people who are TOO sensitive to belief the truth. They are the people who hate skinny bitches. Everyone complains about their weight but does nothing about it, this book calls for action. The tips are great, the information is beneficial, and I feel like a better person for reading it. I want to be a skinny bitch . . . who doesn't?

Are we THIS desperate? Yes. We women are so frustrated and harried about weight that we have kept this piece of garbage in print for four years and helped it spawn a series.

Page 134 presents some trademark lack of logic. They follow a list of unpleasant experiences from headaches to fever and depression during a fast with "Abstaining from food does not cause these ailments. They are simply normal side effects of fasting." (page 134) So fasting doesn't cause the unpleasantness, but the unpleasantness is caused by fasting. Riiiight. Page 89 - "Let's face it; there is no greater pleasure than (having a large bowel movement)." Well, girls, maybe for you. It wouldn't make my top fifty, but then I'm not a vegan and I have a life, thank you. And they made me giggle when page 88 noted that eating nice vegan avocados won't "turn you into a hippo" - after all, HIPPOS ARE VEGANS.

There's not much consistency in what they want you to eat, either. They're against "unnatural" food. Fine. Veggies and cooked beans, pretty natural. Yogurt and cheese, also fairly natural. Eggs and meat, completely natural. But what do they include in their menus (page 155 and on)? Soy yogurt. Veggie burger. Club sandwich with fake bacon, fake turkey, fake mayo.....Oh, just eat the packaging. It may be closer to something found in nature than this stuff.

IF TRUE, their descriptions of how animals are raised are horrifying. Given how unreliable they are on other topics, though, their stories may not have much to do with reality.

But now, a word about the most dangerous chapter in the book. Chapter 10, "Don't be a (wimp)", spends twenty pages urging readers to fast. (Then there's one paragraph warning that there just might be a few health dangers, for some types of people, maybe. I suspect this was included to keep the publisher's lawyer from having a heart attack.) How long do our girls suggest that you should fast? In their very own words..."Fasts can last anywhere from twenty-four hours to ten days or more. It's all up to you and how light, clean, and healthy you want to get. The longer the better..." (page 132) Now, 24 hours of raw food isn't likely to hurt most people. But ten days OR MORE on just water - which is one of their options? Girls, you're messing with starvation here.

Want a vegetarian cookbook? Try one of the Moosewood books. (or for that matter Veganomicon - I haven't bought it (yet), but it's full of recipes for real food). Want some new-ageish but informed medical advice? How about Andrew Weil? But don't, please don't, trust your health to the Bitches.

I couldn't have said it any better than this review I read on line by a woman named URSULA HIRSCHKORN. Following is an excerpt:

The premise of the book is to tell it like it is, rather than sugar-coating the stark truth - that if only we ignorant grease munchers would educate ourselves about the food we put in our bodies, we would be so grossed out by it, it would be a pleasure to live off organic beans, pulses and tofu.

But what qualifies these two Californian air-heads to provide this education? Freedman proudly trumpets that she's a "self-taught know-it-all", while Barnouin has a degree in holistic nutrition, whatever the hell that is. Not exactly experts in the field of weight loss.

This is perhaps how they came to their laughably simplistic theory, that the secret of weight loss is just to eat healthy food. 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.

The book spouts an extensive list of no-nos that you must avoid in order to become a "skinny bitch", including all the tired old suspects: booze; sugar; sweeteners; fat; caffeine; dairy; and refined carbs.

In a nutshell, everything that makes our short, brutish lives that bit more bearable.
But what would they know about making life more bearable. Not for them the drudgery of a rain-soaked school run, only brightened by the prospect of eating the kids' leftovers.

They have all the time in the world to scour boutique organic stores for hard-to-find meat, dairy, egg, chemical and taste-free (OK that last one was me) healthy food, but most of us are lucky to find the time to dash to Sainsbury's.

These pampered LA princesses work hard to make us feel guilty for trying to make our lives a bit easier, making a trip to the supermarket sound more hazardous than a tour of duty in Iraq. They sanctimoniously lecture us on the cancercausing chemicals in wine, and the nasties lurking in diet sodas.

But where they really have an axe to grind is with meat eaters. This is when the real agenda of the book is revealed and it moves effortlessly from being potty-mouthed advice on how to adopt a fat-busting healthy diet, into a diatribe against eating meat.

It appears that scientists and archaeologists have been deluding themselves with the idea that all those charred animal bones that have been dug up around human dwellings since we lived in caves actually mean we are meant to eat meat.

Oh no, Ms MA in holistic nutrition knows better. According to her cod science, our blunt teeth and alkaline saliva point to our vegetarian origins.

The skinny bitches then launch into a scathing attack on meat eaters, calling anyone who thinks they can lose weight while eating meat a "moron", and dismissing the protein-laden Atkins Diet as "the dead, rotting, decomposing flesh diet".

Please girls, don't insult my intelligence. Just because you choose a certain lifestyle doesn't mean you've discovered the secret of simple weight loss.

There are so many reasons we get fat - depression, pregnancy, genetics - not just because we eat meat. I bet I could still pack on the pounds on a vegan diet if I really put my mind to it.

This isn't so much a diet book as a propaganda pamphlet for veganism, which is promoted with all the zeal of a convert.

Since the super-slim authors think they know all about the allure of junk food, they are kind enough to point us to a whole host of healthy alternatives. How could I stop my mouth watering at right-on recipe suggestions, such as taking a slice of tofu, soy butter, salt, pepper and ketchup, and hey presto you have yourself a perfect "fried egg" to stick between two slices of sprouted grain bread.

Who do they think they are kidding? I will take my life in my hands and stick to the real thing, laced as it may be with "antibiotics, pesticides, and steroids". Skinny Bitch is just the same-old diet rules repackaged in an obnoxious and bullying tone. It's not exactly rocket science to work out that if you want to lose weight, you have to junk the junk food.

But they're the morons if they believe that by giving up meat you will morph into a skinny bitch like them.

If the choice is between swopping a balanced diet of food stuffs I can get at my local supermarket, for a faddish, fanatical diet cult favoured by the queen skinny bitch, Victoria Beckham, I'd rather be a fat pig.

Under the guise of being a diet book, it soon became apparent that these two authors were trying to scare people into becoming vegans (and brother if this book doesn't do it, nothing will!) Using disgusting descriptions of the animal industry (laced with filthy language,) and some inaccurate information and accusations about artifical sweeteners, etc., I am ready to eat just water and lettuce (although I am sure they have some reservations about that too!). The book was so gross that I couldn't finish it!

This book is written by two liberal idiots. It is entirely written with the authors political agenda in mind --- boring! I thought it would be funny and witty but instead it is negative, sour and caustic.

The cover is very easy to wipe clean of everyday spills such as mayonnaise, ketchup or saliva. The pages are of average absorbency and do not absorb confectioner's sugars or frostings. The ink holds well to the page, even when subjected to animal fats such as bacon grease. My copy has even survived an accidental dip into in the deep fryer (fortunately turned off at the time)! Would love to see a laminated edition soon, though.

I thought this book was one of the worst diet related books I have ever read. I was truly frustrated to have spent my hard earned money on this books purchase. These readers are out of touch with how most individuals feel about a reasonable way to diet and stay healthy. Many of their suggestions are ridiculous. I read half of this book and threw it in the trash. Do not buy this book it is a waste of your money.

this is a great book if you are a vegan and it gives all the pros to being a vegan. It is not a lifestyle I am ready to adapt to. Since reading the book, I no longer it beef, chicken or pork. Told as it is, no nonsense.

What a waste of time and money. First of all, this is just repeated jargon from countless other books with swear words added. Nothing classy about these two. So many things have been disproven through the years and to rave on the vegetarian diets - well, let's take a look at the bacteria and parasites in those foods. We live in a chemically toxic world and to think you are going to avoid it somewhere along the line is just silly. Me? All foods in moderation, exercise, detox and common sense. End of story. I just can't believe this was even published.

This book had me laughing out loud from start to finish. In addition to the non-stop humor, the authors really do a great job with their "tough love" approach to becoming a skinny bitch. Definitely a must read!

As a 40 year old woman who has been fighting digestive problems, head aches, and other issues for many years...I was tired of it. After Doctor after Doctor pushing pills on me, with no help, I asked if my diet could have any bearing on everything. Even though I am somewhat overweight, I was told no. So, with that being said, I read Skinny Bitch and gave it a try. I'm not 100% there yet but have stopped eating all meat and 99% of dairy (haven't rid myself of sugar yet). WOW!! I haven't felt this good since I was a kid. My daily headaches are gone, my digestion is normal, my skin and hair are great, and I don't need a lunch time nap anymore. I am off all medications, including over the counter pain relievers. They are right when they say it's a lifestyle change, but for me it's been totally worth it.

...although that's what these authors would like you to believe. I know vegans who are overweight, and others who are at a healthy body weight. I know omnivores who are overweight, and others who are at a healthy body weight. It's all about moderation. You do not have to be a vegan to be thin. Any nutrition expert will tell you the same.

Also, I personally do not like what they have to say about fasting to detoxify your body. Here is some information from the very reliable website, ANRED: Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders, Inc.

"Do I need to fast periodically to detoxify my body?

No. This is a subject that has grown an extensive mythology, but none of it is based on scientific fact. Your body is very efficient in cleansing itself, including the digestive tract. There is no evidence to suggest that you get "toxic" by eating normally. Nor do your stomach and intestines need to rest every once in a while. In fact, fasting can be dangerous for people with eating disorders. It can cause headaches, fatigue, nausea, crankiness, drops in blood pressure, and irregular heart beat. It is especially dangerous for people with diabetes, liver disease, or impaired kidneys. Pregnant women should never fast. We do not recommend this hazardous and ineffective practice."

To me, the people who pick up this book are not interested in being vegan. They are interested in losing weight. Many people become "vegans" in an effort to further restrict their food intake- while not eating the necessary nutrients to remain healthy. In short, I do not like the message this book is sending, however accurate their slaughterhouse and meat industry portrayals are.

I could not BELIEVE this book!

I went on this "Diet" one month, got off my sofa...and removed meat and animal junk totally...Now 20 Lbs later I LOVE the fact that I am dropping weight like a 2 ton brick and am NEVER hungry and I recover from being sick sooooo quickly! The naysayers say they do not like being called fat pigs? Well BOO-HOO...I was one!What they say about milk is TRUE...Look at what it is! Duh! Calcium is smoke and mirrors folks! For ULTIMATE Calcium Absorption that prevents osteoporosis you need veggies (Broccoli, Kale) and WEIGHT BEARING EXCERCISES! Harvard school of Nursing has STUDIES that proves that Milk CAUSES Osteoporosis....Look it up! That does not even begin to speak of the cruelty, supporting the veal industry and how grossly fattening it really is...Pus? Ewwwwww!

Woo-Hoo Ladies!
We need some more like you!

I thought this was going to be a great book- full of cursing and straight talk. Just what I needed to help me further reevaluate my eating habits. What I got was a book that advicates a vegan lifestyle- if they had made this information clear anywhere in the first chapter or back cover, I would have been able to save myself $10. Hopefully, other "non-Vegans" will see this before wasting their money.

I really liked this book. I do nutritional counseling and this book teaches people what I charge 90 bucks an hour for. Brutally honest and refreshing. Yes, there is some colorful language but I happen to love it. Highly recommend!

This book started out great - irreverent, funny, entertaining. Then it turned into a Peta touting, vegan piece of trash. My husband is in the food industry and has visited many animal processing plants. Based on his experience he found the stories told in the book, if true, to be horrendous exceptions rather than the rule. Peta, peta, peta. Bleck! Don't waste your money.

I wish Amazon had partial stars to give. These two prove it's not what you know but who you know in order to get published. They have taken others information and added their own (every other word profanity) that does nothing to bolster their feeble attempts at being authors. Just go to the end of their "book?" and jot down other author's names and websites that offer the same information these two are trying to impress you with.

This book is a wolf in sheep's clothing-- a staunch Vegan agenda masquerading as a "food program." Though the obscene language and blunt style made me laugh at first, the underhanded way which the authors introduce veganism to the reader is insulting. I am not a child and I don't want to be "hoodwinked" into reading Vegan material. I did make myself read all of the slaughterhouse-horror-story pages (and there are many!) but I couldn't help but wonder if these terrible crimes have happened once, never, or if any of the reports were even true. There is really no way to check their sources and there is no question that vegans exaggerate the "torture" of animals. Yet, there is also no question that the slaughter of animals is a sad part of the food chain and that Vegans play on our guilt to encourage everyone to avoid meat, poultry, dairy, etc. I buy cage-free eggs and free-range, grass-fed chicken. I wasn't looking for a PETA-manual-- just a fun read to help me eat better, more often. If that is what you are after, this is definitely NOT the book for you.

I would urge the average person to NOT waste their money on this book! The authors would have served the vast population better by writing a book that the average person could adhere to.....

It appears to be a platform for their own views relative to eating of meat, dairy, etc. What a waste of my money! Sure, if you subscribe to their theories and can afford the expansive organic foods then buy the book.

I also could have done without the profanity. Apparently they may not put "garbage" in their mouths but their mouths certainly spew garbage!

Save your money and get into a good exercise program. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Make your own choices regarding meat and dairy and don't add more $ to these rich ladies coffers!

If you already know a thing or two about healthy eating, this book will make you laugh. If you don't ... get ready to be a wee bit offended. These gals pull no punches in admonishing the ignorant. I love their swearing, so if you're prudish about language, don't read this book.
The book made a huge impact on me, in terms of considering a Vegan diet. I've always been drawn to healthy eating, but never before have I been so thoroughly convinced it is UNACCEPTABLE for us to eat meat or dairy given the conditions under which we obtain these products from animals. These authors sold me on their theory, they backed their colorful and entertaining delivery up with highly referenced content.

This book has changed the way I understand food. I learned so much that I never knew. I especially did not know about diet soda, suger substitutes, fat free ingredients and dairy. I always turned my head to the abuse of animals, didn't want to hear or think about it. I have read two other books that teach this same type of diet (Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and Potatoes Not Prozac) and it sounded good but seemed impossible to do. Skinny Bitch has made this lifestyle possible. In one month I have lost 5 pounds, I feel so much better. I have not totally cut out cheese, but I am making progress. The BEST part of all is I don't have the high's and low's I used to with food. I don't get shakey and my skin looks great! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BOOK and I am recommending it to everyone!!!! who asks : )
Thanks you Kim and Rory you have seriously changed my life!!!!!

Before I get into my review, to those who are put off by the use of profanity in this book: Did you actually read the title?!?!?

Yes, this book uses bad language. Yes, it seems to be targeted to a particular group who eat badly and who eat too much of it. And yes, maybe this is simply vegan propaganda disguised as a diet plan. Yes, it is extremely graphic.

But, if what you need is a swift kick and the butt to become a healthier person, this is a terrific book. It took me from eating fried food whenever I could to being utterly repulsed by the sight of it. I now eat significantly less meat and dairy. If you want a book that is going to tell you that what you are already eating is great for you and will only reinforce your lifestyle, then by all means, stay far away. If you are looking for a book that will help you to fundamentally alter the way you treat and perceive your body, then this is a great book for you.

Let me start by saying that if I had read the reviews before purchasing this book, I wouldn't have bothered. The authors berate, belittle, and treat the reader like she's a fat, sloppy cow who can't stop stuffing her face. And if any of my "girlfriends" talked to me like this, I'd probably punch her. If you are overweight and making an effort to be healthy, being berated by two anorexic MODELS who say they care won't help you.

Not only are the authors mean in their writing, a lot of their "facts" make no sense. I don't have a background in health or nutrition but some of the stuff they say you learn in middle school. Humans are classified as OMNIvores, not HERBIvores. We have flat teeth because we're only meant to eat plants? What do we have canines for than? The authors also tell you to stop taking medicine, for everything. They complain about how we take in so many chemicals that that's why we're fat. Well, chemicals hmmm...don't models bleach their teeth? Dye their hair, get spray tans, Botox, silicone filled boobs? I'm pretty darn sure that none of that is good for you. And guess what? They're all full of chemicals!

This book is just an outlet for two prissy pissed off girls to force their opinions on other people. It's all about being a vegan, giving up anything and everything and just eating twigs and berries. If I wanted to eat like a rabbit, I'd live in the forest. The "diet" they propose won't work for most people who are busy, have families, and a small budget. Sure, what they say about slaughterhouses is going to make me think twice about where I get my meat from but I'm not giving it up. If you feel the need to read a "self-help diet book" pick up a copy of "How To Eat Like a Hot Chick" (don't worry, their definition of hot chick is not what you think). That book was a fun read and didn't make me feel like a worthless pile of adipose tissue.

I didn't want to give this book ANY stars. Reading it (and I have to admit, I didn't make it very far) made me feel dirty. This book ferociously insults its readers at every opportunity. The authors may have thought they were being clever, but really, how hard is it to be nasty?
This is a yucky, mean-spirited book written by women I hope I never meet.

I went out and picked up this book after I saw the "authors" on Ellen. While she did ask them why they had to be so mean in the book, their response was that it was "tough love." Trust me, there is no love in this book, nor is there any science, facts, or logic.

I lost 60 lbs last year on a sensible diet plan but was looking for a book to help me stay on track and maybe learn something new about the latest in diet research. I'd already been wondering why it is that today's books on "nutrition" are like comic books? And now this one? It's like something Courtney Love would write, and you can't buy the radio edit.

I took this book back to the bookstore after trying to get through the first chapter. It wasn't just the foul mouths, it was the lack of substance or science. They simply wanted to make you like the waifish models that came before them at the Ford modeling agency. Big woop. So you starved young girls to death for fun and profit. The world doesn't work that way (except in mental hospitals on the eating disorder wards).

Oh, and later in the book (as I found when flipping through - trying to find something that made any sense at all)? They have an FYI chapter saying that if you see them in public, don't berate them for breaking their own rules, because they try to have a "healthy" balance in their lives.

OH COME ON!!!!! You mean we can't go up to you and spout forth a stream of expletives at you, as you have done at your readers? WHY NOT??

These women are just the latest symptom of a publishing industry playing to the lowest common denominator.

Ugh.

This book changed my life! I initially flipped through it at the bookstore, then left it on the shelf because it didn't look like any diet book I had ever seen before. But, something made me revisit it a few weeks later & I decided, 'what the heck'. For $10 bucks, I might as well see what it's all about. OH MY GOD. One year later (as I approach my 35th birthday), I am healthier, happier, hotter & more excited & charged up, than I ever have been in my life! I look about 10 years younger & I would say that I have a hotter body now, than I did as a high school cheerleader. The crazy thing about this book is that I do have a super-hot body now, but it's almost comical because I don't even really care. Now I'm all fired up about fueling my body with the healthiest, most high quality foods I can find, having healed my body by getting the junk out of it & consequently feeling so, sooo good , and, best of all, using my consumer power, really, to change the world. It's a great feeling. I feel like I got my life back. YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!

I bought this book thinking it would have interesting dietary tips about healthy eating while maintaining a normal lifestyle. I was wrong. These authors use their pseudoscientific information and one-sided opinions to bad mouth every woman who enjoys food. To sum it up this book preaches that to be "skinny" you MUST NOT eat or drink any of the following: meat (chicken, beef, pork, or fish), coffee, soda, dairy (including cheese), eggs, medicine, sugars of any kind. SKIP THIS BOOK unless you want info about veganism from two vulgar and foul-mouthed models.

I am quite angry that I wasted money on this book. It is not at all what it pretends to be. It's marketed as a diet book. In reality it's a hit piece on the food industry. Only at the end do the authors reveal that what they really want is for the reader to adopt a vegan lifestyle. I've got news for them--if that's what I wanted, that's what I'd do! What I don't appreciate is being lied to.

I love this book, partly since I totally recommend the animal friendly vegan lifestyle but also because of it's excellent tone! It feels like these girls are my girlfriends, telling me to get a grip without getting on any high horses. The ironic generation girls like me (but always with serious undertone) will love this book.

Although the cover is misleading as you would expect to read a proper diet book ,this is more of an informative ,enlightening,truth telling book.Absolutely brilliant for alot of aspects,it has alot of good points and informations that you ll hardly hear from greedy professionals or silly magazines.
I dont agree with every single thing that has been mentioned in the book ,however I did realize how we tend to damage our bodies eating what we re aware is not healthy for us.Americans has the highest rate of obesity,cancer and heart disease, in the whole world and we re the biggest meat and rubbish eaters,there must be some truth in what these too women and many others are talking about ..
I havent eaten any meat since 1997,I excercise ,drink plenty of water and eat plenty of whole grain,nuts, fresh fruit and vegetables,I m as healthy as I can be ,This book changed my views regarding dairy products ,which from today on I will eliminate from diet .

Needless to say ,I reccomend this book to those who REALLY want to start taking care of their bodies and dont need lazy or drastic diet options.

After wanting to change my eating habits for a year, I finally went Vegan a month ago. I bought this book as inspiration 2 weeks later. The title cracked me up so much I just had to see what these gals had to say. I have to say, I have learned more about the food industry from this book than any other source, and I thought I was well informed. It's truly frightening what passes for "food" in this country. The endotes and references are invaluable for future research. Their straight-forward writing style makes this a quick read so you can pass it on to your friends. People who are not used to reading labels will be happy to know that the writers have listed many of their favorite foods and where to find them in the the grocery store. Forget diets, pyramids, grams of whatever and just eat healthy foods. This book makes it easy and fun. Did I mention that you'll laugh, you'll cry AND you'll get skinny?

OK, I hate being preached to loose weight, this book makes you think through your choices, and tells it in the most real, raw, and hilarious way. I found myself laughing out loud every chapter!

This book not only changed my life, but the lives of people around me. I've lent this book out to many people and convinced my whole family and lots of co workers to go out and buy it. This book will change the way you look at food forever.

A book on the vegan lifestyle that's outrageous, funny and worth a good read - and you'll learn some good diet gems, as well.

If Billy Bob Thornton,a.k.a Bad Santa, wrote a health book, this would be it. The authors are preaching to the choir since I'm already veganized, but it was a great refresher course, and I laughed loudly many times. I'm not a potty-mouth and I don't think it should be encouraged, but this is a serious subject that demands attention and maybe the cussin' will draw some.

I can't recommend this book highly enough. It is well researched, well-written, easy to understand. That the authors used a tough-gal voice to get the reader's attention only helps the readability of the information. As for weight loss, if all of us ate fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans and legumes, and stayed away from sugar, salt, and anything processed, we would be a healthier, more productive nation; thus, the authors are correct. If the powers-that-be are not killing us with bad medications, they're doing it with what is being put in our food supply. This book is important and should be read by everyone, whether you are seeking weight loss or not.

This is the most straight forward, blunt, smart-mouthed, in your face book, loaded with facts on eating healthy and getting the [...] out of your diet and out of your body so that you can lose weight. And to top it off its hilarious. One of the greatest things about it, is that its not about dieting- which never works in the long run- its about changing the way you eat for life...and having your cake and eating it too. This is an awesome book.
On the other hand, if you are one of those people who cant handle the truth or it frightens you, maybe you shouldnt get this book. But if you aren't one of those people, well, as Kim and Rory say "Don't be a [...]"...get this book!!

This was a fabulous book that tells the naked truth about our food industry. We are stupid to think every thing we are told by our government and it's agencys tell us the truth. As hard as it was to read (because truth hurts) I will recommend it to everyone. Everyone should read this book and live longer with a better quality of life! Great job girls!

The book covers topics easy to read and almost impossible to read. I cannot imagine eating meat again. My diet is so much healthier now. Fruit in the morning, organic grains during the day, effectively no processed anything ... if we all ate this way, the planet would be richer and all people healthier. I read the book in a day three weeks ago. I've probably dropped 4-5 pounds (I don't need to lose any more) and I am at peace with what I purchase, prepare, and consume. Check it out. Changes to your life will all be positive!

Despite the foul language, if you can hang in there until chapter 11 when they have 4 weeks of vegetarian menus and a food list, They'll be something you can use. I don't agree with the only fruit for breakfast. If you want to go vegan and want to make sure you are eating healthy, I recommend Becoming Vegan. Also, Vegan Cooking for One. & Neva Atlas' Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet has some great recipes in them.

I first attempted to embrace the vegetarian (not vegan) lifestyle while in college 10 years ago. With a shoestring budget and limited knowledge on protein substitutes, my effort was less than stellar. It didn't help that I had little to no support in my quest to give up meat. My family and friends thought the concept was bizarre and unnatural. Eventually, after two years, I started incorporating meat back into my diet, and I never felt worse. My digestive system revolted against me and I felt tired and sluggish. On the flip side, the transition to giving up meat was much easier, 10 years ago, and again six months ago.

Fast forward 10 years when I came across this book online and decided to order it. I certainly wasn't expecting a hidden agenda for veganism and animal rights hidden behind the glossy cover, but it certainly reminded me why I made the decision to give up meat many years ago. I've always had a difficult time with the knowledge of where meat comes from. It truly disturbs me that so many people have such little regard for animal rights, and the suffering animals endure to provide meat products. It's also unsettling how many products contain animal by-products. It's absolutely staggering. I do not have a scientific degree. In fact, my background is in advertising, which means I'm well aware of the enormous amount of money it takes to convince people to consume certain products. The various meat industries have lots of money to make that happen.

The vegan and vegetarian lifestyles are not for everyone and I understand that, but the current meat manufacturing system is not working, and the animals are paying the price for humans' selfish habits. I've done the research (far beyond this book) and I have figured out a way to make a plant-based diet work for me. I still consume some dairy, but it's a very small amount. If I can prevent the deaths of 100+ animals a year, so be it.

I grabbed this at the airport hoping that it would be clever and funny. It was slightly amusing at points, but overall I was disappointed.

To start with, I am a "conscientious eater" living in San Francisco. I cook, I have a lot of vegan / veg friends, and most of the people I know are very interested in nutrition and food industry issues. I eat almost no processed foods and focus on vegan and vegetarian food, with organic and free-range ethically raised animal products. (Also, I'm pretty slender.)

So in some ways I'm one of the choir. But I'm also a scientist by training, and whenever some new health study comes out, I try to read the original research to understand what's going on. A lot of the research that the authors cited here is just not as conclusive as they claim: it's NOT clear-cut. For example, there are very persuasive arguments that soy and tofu aren't the greatest thing ever, and that processed foods are not so hot for the environment because they take a lot of energy to make and ship and whatnot. We recently learned that moderate caffeine intake appears to be healthful and that coffee is full of tons of great antioxidants. Lumping caffeine in with cigarettes on the scale of harmful addictions seems kind of... a gross oversimplification that weakens the authors' credibility.

I was particularly annoyed by the authors' treatment of dairy and calcium. Really, there is a lot that we don't know about calcium absorption from food. There are compounds in leafy greens called oxalates that may interfere with calcium absorption. The protein from dairy may interfere as well. It's well and good to claim that if a study is backed by the dairy / meat industry its findings are suspect, but it doesn't *entail* that the findings are suspect.

I understand that in helping people switch to a vegan or vegetarian or even lower-meat diet, it's going to be easier to use meat substitutes like soy burgers and whatnot. But some people criticize this processed "substitute" approach, rather than entirely changing your cooking habits in a way that is "natural" vegan. It depends on what your priorities are and again I understand why it's a lot easier to switch if you're using the substitutes, but I thought it was weird that they didn't discuss the whole foods versus processed foods issue.

True: from what we do know about health, the vast majority of Americans would be a lot better off if they mostly stopped eating the meaty, cheesy, refined-carb-based diets that are prevalent. If you focus on eating mostly or all vegetables, grains, legumes, fruits, etc., you'll probably be a lot healthier and you'll naturally slim down over time. And we all know we should get more exercise. But let's be honest: the rich variety of grains and legumes that you need for a balanced and varied vegan diet can be very hard to come by if you live in less progressive towns than San Francisco. It's just not clear to me that health and diet demand that you strictly eliminate all animal products from your diet.

I guess my main issue with the book is that the authors don't touch on the many conflicts, and that made the book seem very shallow and manipulative.

That said, I can't imagine you wouldn't lose weight if you ate a lot less, mostly ate vegetables, and exercised more.

Admittedly, when I first picked up this book, I wasn't really sure about the nature of its content. I was not trying to lose weight; I was simply intrigued by the recent publicity surrounding the book.

After reading only a few pages, I was totally in love. This book gives fantastic advice on healthy eating and living, and I can say first-hand that their suggestions work. Apparently, I was already practicing most of their diet before even reading the book!

If you are able to read this book and then eat meat afterwards, I will be amazed. It is encouraging and full of great reasons to lead a healthier lifestyle.

I don't know why anyone would buy this book. It is disgusting and vulgar and doesn't do normal dieters any benefit. 3 hour diet works much better and doesn't have profanity in it to try and sell the book. Very deceiving!!!

Great information , but sadly the autors just copy the infornmation from the Dr. Joel Fuhrman's book is, "Eat to Live." The Dr Joel book is one of the BEST DIET books in the market a lot more information . better buy the original book "EAT TO LIVE "

I really appreciate their straight talk. I had no idea when I purchased the book they would be pushing veganism. They opened my eyes to the state of our food and how the slaughterhouses are being run. For that I give this book 4 stars. But the chances of me giving up cheese and eggs are slim to none and they shouldn't try and scare the reader into thinking you are a bad person for eating meat, dairy, eggs. There are other alternatives to the mass produced food. And there are plenty of chickens laying eggs who are free to move about and act like chickens.

Prudes, be warned- this book is gloriously replete with vigorous profanity. That said, it's an insightful and intelligent approach to nutrition that everyone should know about.

the first few pages of this book are great you think you are going to get a comic overview with some real life things that you can apply to everyday living.
what you get are two ladies who if they do what they tell you to in the book must either a-live in a bubble or b- have no taste buds

if you are a preteen or teenager you may enjoy the book
if you are a normal human looking for ideas of what have helped other women out this is not the book for you

I initially bought this book because I thought it would be funny to read. Its never fun to be called a fat pig, but I liked that they were't picking on just fat people. They are talking about people who eat animals and processed foods. I am not a believer in skinny = healthy (the authors do promote this). Skinny can be unhealthy (think eating disorders and skinny people who die of heart diesease and have high cholesterol and high blood pressure). But they do address not overdoing your diet and consulting doctors and taking up exercise. I know this is marketed as a diet to get skinny type of book and it is. The authors clearly state their purpose for writing the book: They don't support or condone cruelty to animals and want to spread their message. So of course they believe vegan is the best way to go get skinny. They refernce numerous sources and scientific studies to back up their claims. Many diet book authors have personal beliefs about fitness and nutrition that they push onto others and then they lay out a diet program for you to follow to get skinny and this book is no different. Vegan is a healthy and nutritious lifestyle choice people can make and it shouldn't be discounted by the meat eaters. But it has to be your choice and only you know if its right for you.

Overall, the book was funny to read for the most part. There were some graphic details and horror stories about the abuse of animals that gave me nightmares. The lanugage isn't ladylike, but written well. The flow is more like a conversation between friends. Most of the information isn't new to me. I knew processed food was bad and organic is good and the government sucks. So I would say this book is for the beginner in veganism. I loved this book and recommend it to anyone that's willing to have an open mind and can read.

FYI: I am not vegan and probably never will be. I stuff my face with crap, but its my informed choice.

This book tells it like it is! I felt like I was talking to my best (although crass) friend. I have recommended this book to many, and either they run out and buy it, or throw it back at me as fast as a major league pitcher! My experience is that no one is on the fence with this book; either you go for it, or you run from it. Already a vegetarian when I read the book, and one who fancied herself on knowing much about the food industry, and healthy eating, I still learned things I did not know. Tending towards skepticism, I checked on a few things they said, tried some of the products, and found it made me think enough that I chose to become a vegan, and do not plan to look back. If you want to know the facts in a "tell-it-like-it-is" style, I challenge you to read this book, and then really look into the eyes of an animal and see of you can still eat that burger.

I found the whole book to be entirely laughable. Its not about diet, its about promoting veganism. Is some of the advice good? Yes, but it is overshadowed by so much extremist "wisdom" and delivered with such foul language. They talk down to the reader, like we're a bunch of dim-witted Valley Girls or something. And they use only the research that supports their ideals. If all you want is a good laugh, then go ahead. If you're looking for a good, serious, sensible diet, this is not it.

I've read lots of books on veganism, and this is one of the best. Maybe not for the faint-hearted, because there are some graphic parts and there is profanity. I personally love the straight, no bulls**t style of writing. It's like having a conversation with a close girl friend, where anything goes.

"Skinny Bitch" covers many topics in a short read, unlike some books I've read that DRAG ON FOREVER. I admit, if you're looking for a how-to manual on the vegan lifestyle, this isn't it. But it's a wonderful intro, and I find myself returning to referring back to it quite often.

I'd like to see a companion book about incorporating vegan alternatives into others areas, such as personal care and clothing. They spent just a few pages on it in this book. (Understandably, it is a book about eating, after all.)

I've recommended this book to all of my friends, and I'll probably have to buy a replacement copy before too long.

I personally enjoyed most of the book. I think it has a lot of good info about eating fruits and vegetables. Yes, the book contains lots of offensive language and nasty sarcasm, but that should have been evident from the title, the tagline, and the summary on the back. However, nothing in the title, tagline, or on the back indicated that the majority of the book was about veganism and many political, ethical, and not necessarily weight loss related reasons to be vegan. Whether or not you agree that being vegan is a necessary to being a "Skinny Bitch", the book focused too much on the political issues for the diet/health genre. It also didn't give enough information about exercise and how to prepare the foods that were on the "should eat" list. In my opinion, the authors should have written more about exercise and healthy preperation and limited the political commentary to a couple of paragraphs and reccommended a couple other books that they cite for more information on those subjects. I will give the authors kudos for saying that we should make up our own minds and not follow any plan (even theirs) blindly. I think there is some good information here, but don't read this if you are offended by f-bombs, graphic descriptions of disgusting things, or wouldn't even consider being vegan.

This book presents itself -- in its title, cover art, flap blurb, a quick browse -- as a book focusing on healthy eating for the busy modern woman who would like to be slim. Once purchased, and read in its entirely, it turns out to be the Anti-Meat Manifesto. I eat meat, I like to eat meat, I think there is nothing wrong with eating meat, and, as far as I know, there is no evidence that eating meat (including lean meats, poultry, and fish) in a balanced diet makes anyone fat or unhealthy.

If these ladies would like to publish a book about vegetarian or vegan eating/cooking, they certainly should do so (and have). It is entirely inappropriate, however, to package it as an ordinary weight-loss book for anyone with no inkling of the political agenda waiting inside. Obnoxious and deceptive.

People can say what they want about this book but me and my boyfriend have each lost about 20 pounds each following the principles of this book. We eat nothing that says "diet" anymore and I used to be a diet drink everyday type of person for many many years. Also we avoid everything low fat or low calorie. We love eating vegan whole foods, losing the extra weight and eating as much as we want of the right type of foods. We are both big eaters so this has worked awesome for us. Yes there is cursing but I would highly recommend this book for health and losing weight!

Positive comments: The book is pretty informative about the American meat and animal farming industry, though some of the info is significantly out of date.
Negative comments: The book touts veganism as the best way to be skinny and healthy. Exercise is mentioned in maybe one sentence in the entire thing. So unless you are thinking of becoming vegan and want some convincing to put you over the edge, this book may not be the best choice.

This book is NOT a diet book it's a manifesto for the wacko PETA group. It's a scare tactic filled with lies to make you afraid to eat meat and convince you to be a vegan. I'm livid that they took their wacky animal rights agenda and made it out to be a diet book so they could coerce people into buying it.

A TOTAL WASTE of money.

I live in a metropolitan area where, unfortunately, self image determines self worth. Needless to say, as a typical resident who happened to fall prey to this superficial obsession I found myself sampling every possible fad diet out there, in order to reach this ideal of external perfection.

Ultimately, none of these diets worked, and I succumbed to bulimia.

However, I decided to give the whole diet thing one last shot and I picked up "Skinny Bitch".

It has changed my life forever!

"Skinny Bitch" is not a diet; It's a lifestyle. If you want to be beautiful, thin and healthy the first thing you have to understand (and I learned this through reading "Skinny Bitch") is that you can't diet because diets are always going to be temporary. There has to be a change within your life and the way you look at foods.

It's true that "Skinny Bitch" promotes a vegan diet. However, you don't need to be scared of veganism. It's wonderful! Being a former ravenous carnivore, I found it a bit difficult to quit animal byproducts cold turkey, but after a while I began to realize that not only was I able to shed pounds and eat like a normal person, but food became so much more interesting and exciting. After a while, I found myself eating so many different and exotic foods, that it started to make me feel a little more cultured and opened my eyes to the blandness that is American cuisine.

Give "Skinny Bitch" a chance. Really. I'm a young college student with limited means and, I'm telling you, this book isn't expensive and the vegan lifestyle is not as challenging as has rumor would have it. Learn to cook for yourself, forget about calorie counts, understand how certain foods affect your mood and your mind and be relaxed about your relationship to food. "Skinny Bitch" provides all the tools necessary for you to make the transition into a healthy, skinny lifestyle.

This book is not meant to make you feel bad for eating meat but it introduces the benefits of ridding meats from your diet.

I swear by this book. It sincerely worked for me and now everyone around me is inspired to make the transition into a meatless lifestyle.

My first question to you all is...Do any of you actually think that eating yogurt, and milk and eggs is what is making you fat?
This book is so frustrating and so WRONG on so many levels I just want to scream.
My favorite quote about this book? "It's a vegan manifesto masquerading as a diet fad" AMEN!
What really distresses me about this book is the thought there are people who read this and actually believe these two idiots.
These women are sharing their OPINION. And telling you in obnoxious language what you should do. The "facts" are pretty obvious, todays meat industry is just plain gross? well yeah thats pretty well known..Their big "revelation" about aspertame? Did anyone really think it's good for us?Really?

What is wrong with our diets today has everything to do with the fact we no longer eat REAL FOOD..we eat processed, packaged and mutated "food stuff".
If you truly want to change your eating habits and be healthy LONG TERM I highly recommend the book "Real Food: What To Eat And Why" by Nina Planck. She gives FACTS about processed meats and additives. FACTS about what your body needs to be healthy. Good organic natural food.
Now would you rather change your eating habits and eat soy yogurt, cheese and tofu for the rest of your life? Or would you rather be healthy and eat good varied GOOD TASTING food?

I turned vegan the minute I finished this book (I didn't even try being a vegetarian first). Not only have I lost weight but I also feel really good. This book punched me right in the face and woke me up to all the crap that I had been eating. This is for anyone who needs that kick in the butt to motivate them. This will not only boost you into a healthy diet, but a healthy lifestyle.

An eye opening book...holds many truths and makes you laugh at the same time. Thank you!

This book is amazing and hilarious! These two women know exactly what they're saying and they properly name the sources. Not only it's terrible and cruel what happens in factory farms (and it's true), but this kind of diet really makes you a skinny bitch.
I personally followed their advice and I look greater than ever, feel healthier than ever. I feel light and energetic.
This is for life, no fad diet. This is a lifestyle that helps ourselves, animals and the planet. But it's presented with a great sense of humor.
Good luck to everybody, keep losing that extra pounds!

Everyone should be able to go through their closets (just once) to get rid of their "fat" clothes. We're having our annual yardsale - I've done this every year. Usually getting rid of stuff that's too small or tight. Why???? I was doing all the "right" things - drinking plenty of milk - staying away from those "awful carbs" - Yet constantly hungry!!!!

I'm 4 months into a vegan diet - I have incredible energy, never hungry, and have lost 20 pounds of "baby fat". I feel great! Tons of delicious (and exotic to me) new foods - Never realized diary was so harmful - my cholesterol has also leveled to normal since..... Milk? Does a body good???? Whose? Wasn't me and certainly not the pitiful dairy calves - (or prisoned hens) which is the best part of this vegan lifestyle - I got here (in my size 8 from 14's) by showing some compassion for some sad critters..... Will never be cruel (or fat) again! For health & heart.... Go VEGAN!

Great book. I am not a vegetarian, but I just might consider it now! Aside from the animals that are tortured each year, going vegetarian (well, they prefer vegan) is better for you by far.
Yes, the girls write with some vulgar language, but so what? It's funny! If it offends you, you need to grow some thicker skin.
Great information, and I read it all in one afternoon.

Seriously, if you are on the fence about becoming a vegetarian, read this book. They are straight up, no joke, real girls who used to love meat and then learned about it.

I am not kidding. I used to be one of those girls who makes fun of vegetarians and would then go eat a huge steak. Now, I almost VOM when I see the meat section.

Read the book. It will improve your life.

I had a lot of high hopes for this book. I am not extremely overweight, but I would like to lose a pound or two. If you are looking for a book on vegan propaganda, and to be absolutely mortified by the slaughterhouse tales in this book, go right on ahead and read it.

My point being is that this book tries to completely change your lifestyle, in a bad way. Learning to get healthy is great, but cramming endless knowledge of how someone's live is "pathetic" by eating meat and dairy products is no way to get healthy. Besides, there are numerous points in this book that have proven to be invalid. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who is sensitive toward animal cruelty or who is easily offended by vulgar language.

This book is completely misleading by the title and back cover as it does not mention veganism anywhere. The title should be "THINKING ABOUT VEGANISM...BUY THIS BOOK!".

PLUS three stars: the book's diet is huge step in the right direction. It is a lifestyle diet (not a fad diet) and it focuses on natural organic foods. However, it wasn't quite a five-star diet...consult Gary Null for that.

PLUS two stars: for telling the truth about bad food and horrific animal conditions. So why only two stars? This isn't an animal cruelty book. Preach-much?

So far a five star book, however:

MINUS two stars: for tone. All too often, people who exercise and eat really well are really jerks. Like many who live an unhealthy lifestyle for the wrong reasons, some people actually live a healthy lifestyle for the WRONG reasons (immaturity, vanity, superiority complexes, etc.)...and it shows when try to teach their ways...they condescend and curse. Some of the worst people in the world are vegans, raw food folk, cyclists, and road runners. If they truly wished to live optimally, they wouldn't be this way. They would be tolerant of others and teach in a kind way.

MINUS two stars: for talking about optimal dieting throughout a book and then offer a list of packaged organic products as a solution. Yes packaged organic products is better than the packaged products you get in most grocery stores, but if you are going to talk about optimal dieting, you must push food that is nearest its nutritional maximum...that that is fresh food, not packaged organic products. Clearly, this book plays the ol' corporate bait and switch game: want to be a skinny b!tch? eat from this list of products. I hate it when corporations (even those with good intentions) try to wiggle their way into things they shouldn't.

I am completely health conscious and open to new thought however the gals swear like sailors and the "F" word is in every other sentence, WHY???? The book had some good information but was completely lost in the way it was presented with foul language, disappointing! If you want good information about what was offered in this book simply google "vegan" or "vegitarian" you'll get all the quality information this book COULD have offered without the potty mouths! You girls kiss your mama with that mouth? Again, disappointing.

Although I can curse along with the best of them, the use of the "F" word on every other page in this book got old REAL quick.

I wasn't expecting a vegan book, but I was willing to see what they had to say, as I have some vegan friends who enjoy the lifestyle. In the end, I found a lot of what was stated in the book to be questionable, some to be horrific (but probably true), and some to be unrealistic to attain and maintain for the average person.

Example: Even the authors admit that most soy cheese products are horrible, but they recommend one that they claim is tasty. Here's the problem: What do you do if you live in an area that doesn't carry that brand? What do you do if you make less than $50,000 a year and can't AFFORD to buy only "true" organic foods? I live in an area where fresh fruit and veggies (organic or not) are kind of expensive, since there is no farmland here. I went to the store today, and while I managed to get out of the store without purchasing any pork, beef, chicken, lamb, etc., it was hard to come up with meals that my family would be willing to eat. I mean, come on - no MILK?! No fish? No eggs? I'm not a fan of animal cruelty, but it is a bit drastic to expect the average American to live on legumes, nuts, veggies/fruit, soy and products with no eggs or dairy in them (unless they are lucky enough to own their own, free-range cow that they can obtain milk from humanely).

I give two stars for the authors' efforts to make us aware of some of the cruelty and lack of government oversight involved in mass-production food distribution. However, the book's title was misleading, the advice was sketchy, and the tone was more bitchy than helpful.

This book is focused on eating foods bought at health food specialty stores, including an online Asian health food store (hello, aren't we supposed to be wary of food from China?). If you are a vegan, you already likely know all the stuff cited in this book. If you are interested in becoming a vegan, there are better resources out there for you to read. I was disappointed, and I discarded the book after reading it, which took all of 45 minutes.

I was on a farm that made tofu for a living. Tofu is a highly processed food that takes a tremendous amount of electricity and water to create. They had to buy the soybeans and truck them in from elsewhere. Tofu is not particularly good for you in large quantities--it contains estrogens.
On the same farm they raised grass fed chicken and beef. Which was more healthy and ecologically sound, eating the animal that lived forty feet away and got its food from the ground, or the highly processed food? It was no contest. And no, they did not eat meat every day. Once or twice a month is enough.
The authors of SKINNY BITCH are unaware that yes, you can have protein deficiencies. It happens to me whenever I try to go vegan.
The authors have some good points, and the blunt language is one way of cutting through the reader's denial that there is a problem. I don't mind it and find it entertaining.
That aside, diet books, even entertaining ones like Skinny Bitch, are a waste of time. The only way to lose weight is to eat less of everything, (you do need fats and carbs in your diet), avoid fried and sugary foods, drink lots of water, and ESPECIALLY exercise more. Stay away from processed foods; the health food store has nearly as much junk food in it as the supermarket; it doesn't matter that it is made with organic ingredients if it is still mostly sugar and fat!
I am curious about the authors' new cookbook SKINNY BITCH IN THE KITCHEN. That would be a practical addition to anyone's collection of cookbooks--as long as it lets you eat SOMETHING.

This book got me motivated to make many big healthy changes in my diet. I am feeling younger more energetic and more intune with nature.

I have been thinking of becoming vegetarian for a long time, doing it slowly.

I wanted some shock reaction and I got it, while reading the book.

It became so much easier to stop eating meat.

Boys and Girls, read it!

I bought this book thinking that it is another diet book, in order to lose some weight and actually be somewhat of a "skinny bitch." However, all the book has were guidelines for being vegan and much meat industry bashing. This was not helpful for a normal person.

I don't take the time to write many reviews. I felt like I should for this book to let anyone who is thinking about this book TO BUY IT ALREADY!

I swear these women took the words right out of my mouth and grabbed a bunch of my feelings and said, "yea, we feel like that too." I keep saying "Amen!" and "F*** yeah!" when they get going on a rampage about all the crap people eat.

If you're already a vegetarian or vegan you will get such a kick out of this book. If you are a big meat and dairy eater be prepared to be called names......but it's all for the better. If you feel it's a scare tactic, it would be a good idea to research some of the information.

One more thing. This book is just so empowering! It makes me believe I do have a voice and can help out in the world. It hasn't just given me a good laugh but a really good reminder that I can be in control of my health.

I would definitely say that I would recommend this book to both men and women alike. Although the title might be deceiving, guys, this book can help you as well. I'm a guy, and I thought it was amazing.

Basically, these two authors tell you the truth, just as it is. Like the back of the cover says, they'll say whatever they feel like to get their point across. This is more of the shortcut because, while it does have footnotes for those that would say their research is shoddy or made up, it gets right to the point. The book's information is very true and is helpful, in my opinion. The advice is all excellent but they usually don't overly support all of their stances. This book is for people who just don't care about the science portion so much and just want to lose weight and get healthy already. While the book totes that it's purely a weight loss book, doing the SB Method will definitely improve your health.

To Sum Up: If you just want a "What Should I Do? I'm desperate" book, this is for you. Even if you're not fat and just wanna get healthy, heck, even for entertainment, get this book.

Thank God I got this at the library and didn't buy it! Book in a nutshell:
1.) An ad for Whole Foods. Basically just go to Whole Foods and shop. Duh.
2.) DON'T do anything fun, for God's sake!
3.) Get a couple of frenemies together and have them curse at you repeatedly, you will save yourself some money.
4.) Make sure the frenemies are flawless genetic freaks.

I read this book after one of my radio stations mentioned it. Basically intreged by the title. I was floored that I was putting such crap in my body. Since reading it I have over turned the way I think about food and the governments control of our food. Lost 12 lbs so far (been 2 weeks) with exercising almost every day. I will re read just to make sure I don't forget the bad and remember why I'm eating heathly - finally.

Kudos to Kim and Rory! What a great way to get to the people today!~

Enjoy- I know I did.

This book does a good job laying down information about healful eating. There is definitely swearing in the book, so buyer beware of this before the purchase. I wish more people would read this book to become more health conscious and aware of what we are putting into our bodies.

Most of the book is common sense about eating properly, but the way they write is incredibly funny and enjoyable.

This book appears to be well researched and contains lots of valuable information that in fact has led me to read many others of its kind...i.e. Fast Food Nation. These ladies have a passion for Vegan living and it shows. I personally stopped eating meat and most dairy after reading this and several other books that confirm their findings. However, this book would have been even greater if it hadn't been so full of foul language...that simply wasn't necessary to get their points across. Due to this fact I would share the info contained yet not the actual book with younger readers - it's just not suitable. Ladies, you are beautiful and have lots to contribute to educate your readership - please don't ruin it by putting a swear word in every other sentence. I am not someone who is easily offended, politically correct, and never swears but this was just way over the top for my taste. Otherwise, an eye-opening read I would recommend to adult readers.

If you are uptight and cringe at vulgar language, don't get this book. For the rest of you who love a good laugh while actually learning a thing or two, you'll enjoy it! This book gives you a push to get healthy. It summarizes the food industy's corruptness and what are all the toxins and chemicals put in foods and how to read through the misleading food labels on packaging. How to take care of yourself and turn things around. The authors also give you healty alternatives and brands to try. I have purchased many of them already and they are all very tasty! I loved this book and have ordered it for some friends.

Granted, some of this book made me laugh out loud and reconsider some of the things I was eating. But overall, is a book telling you to go Vegan. The book doesn't talk enough about organic foods and free-range meats. It is all about meat, eggs, and milk = being fat...no matter if it comes from organic free-range sources or not.

I'm all for a vegan whole foods diet. I agree with the authors on most of the points they make, but the book is very poorly written and not enjoyable to read. It will be offensive to many with all the potty mouth slang used.

If you are interested in a vegan diet for weight loss there are plenty of better books out there. Don't waste your time reading this one.

WOW!!! I don't know where to start. I, like most other people, had no idea what kind of crap I was putting into my body. This book really opened up my eyes. I've already started cooking and eating differently, and I feel a world of a difference! You CAN eat yummy things and still lose weight - you just have to eat the RIGHT things. My life is forever changed, as are those of my friends to whom I have lent this amazing book.

Fortunately, I discovered "Skinny Bitch" and recommended it to my high school students. The strong language in the book actually doesn't compare to the language I hear every day while walking in the halls, and the students relate to its no-nonsense writing style. With rising rates of childhood obesity and depression due to distorted body image, this book is a must for teenagers. "Skinny Bitch" is unlike any other "diet" book, as it truly will make you repulsed by bad foods so that you no longer crave them. Fortunately, the book also provides a long list of specific foods that you can eat so that you'll never feel like you're missing out on foods that you love. Do yourself and favor and read this book!

The title of this book will make anyone who's ever been on a diet open it. I had assumed from the title of this book that it was most likely misinformed about the health information that it was providing. Much to my surprise, I couldn't put the book down from the minute I began reading it. It has not only changed my way of life, but my husband's as well. We're not vegans, but have become vegetarians and feel better as a result.
This book is straight forward with it's message without all the fluff that is contained in other books. This is an excellent reader for anyone who wants to understand the implication of their eating in relation to the world and most importantly to themselves.

I love, love, love this book! It's packed with tough love, great advice, humor, and the meal plans are well-balanced and incredibly handy. I find it so refreshing to finally find a diet book that promotes health, well-being, and a superior vegan diet instead of unhealthy weight loss at the expense of eating crap and harming your health and the environment(i.e. Atkins!). I do, however, wish that they had included more on the all-important topic of exercise. Yes, it contains quite a bit of colorful language that may offend the thin-skinned, but if these words offend you why would you buy a book with "bitch" in the title in the first place?

To whom it may concern,

I recently had a very disturbing interview with a patient of mine with a SEVERE eating disorder. This patient used this book as her "bible" before developing an eating disorder and learned things like " skinny people make happy people" and to basically only eat vegetables and fruits therefore restricting her diet which is an essential component of an eating disorder. She idealized the authors(both ex models who likely have eating disorders themselves) and followed their book and ended up very sick and requiring a hospital admission to psychiatry. This book states near the end "...don't develop an eating disorder on us" Oops I think you may be creating them

My advice as a physician is do not buy this book and dipose of it if you own it!!!!

I plan to pursue this further and do some research on the subject to protect future patients.

My wallet is a bit skinn'ier now that I wasted the money on this book.

Holding 'master's degrees' in holistic nutrition you'd think they could add some worth while content other than the frequent F-bomb. These ... hmmm.... can't think of what's appropriate, not ladies... anywho, these girls curse more than sailors. It really didn't help me get into the book or think it was more... F-ing read, F-ing, able, F-ing. (see?).

They really could have focused on providing a vegan lifestyle with scientific evidence for the layman and instead take a political view on certain industries.

Well... If you're looking to go vegan or wondering why a Vegan diet can benefit you, I recommend a few books available here on Amazon. Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell Esselstyn, and Eat to Live (and Eat for Health) by Joel Furhman, both M.D. physician's. They actually back up their claims with peer reviewed material. Imagine that?

This book is a thrown together mess of their ideology backed by less than accurate sources under the guise of their degrees. Apparently they missed the classes in English and Science on good writing and researching. Love those online degrees (j/k).

I really don't recommend to anyone.

If you feel like the latest rated X movie just doesn't drop enough F-bombs per minute for you, then you might like this book. Otherwise you gain nothing than a 'skinnier' wallet.

I had to get this book because I heard all this hullabaloo about Skinny Bitch and how it was "unhealthy" and promoting veganism in the "wrong" way and that "everything you learned growing up is wrong according to this book."

First off, I'm already a vegan and I have been before I bought this book. I am not a crazy PETA person, I'm actually doing it because a.) I don't like animal cruelty and b.) I have fibromyalgia, and veganism has been proven to help this painful, often debilitating condition (it has for me so far too!) I'm also a very health weight - I'm 5'2" and weigh 110 lbs, I have a small frame, and I've only been slightly overweight once in my life and never again.

I have been vegetarian for over five years, and vegan for a few months. I have had some sort of blood work done almost every year and I can tell you, I am not lacking in calcium, protein, or anything because I have already been following the advice in this book. I eat very well and I have not found a doctor who has said that veganism is bad because all they have to do is do a blood test and look at my health (And maybe if they are smart they already know meat is bad for you). Sure I have fibro and a heart condition but I had my heart condition way before I was vegetarian and all of my doctors have said my fibro was not caused by nutritional issues but from the extreme stress I dealt with in my personal life last year.

I see why people are mad at this book - they don't want to believe that their big hamburgers are bad for them. They don't want to believe that our government is not looking out for them when they approve poison like aspartame. People don't want to believe that meat causes cancer because meat apparently "tastes good." People don't want to believe that we have diseases like MRSA from all the antibiotics in the milk, cheese and meat. And people love their junk food - no matter how much growth hormone, antibiotics, pesticides, and refuse to believe that's probably why they're also fat.

I researched a lot of this book's sources and I've also done lots of research before I picked up this book. There is nothing false about anything in this book! Animal cruelty is VERY real. Aspartame IS a poison! And sorry but the meat industry has money and they pay off people in congress and the USDA, all those people that are supposed to keep us "safe" no no, it's all about what makes the big dollar in this country. Hate to break it to you all, and I know a lot of people have issues with that, but fine, you live in oblivion, that's your choice.

I didn't feel that this book was like "You're only attractive if you're a size 0!" other wise I'd be throwing that book out a window. But let's be real - it is healthier to be on the slim side than to be heavy. Your risk for heart problems and diabetes are much higher if your BMI is high. This is not about looks, this is about your health. And I am tired of everyone treating obesity like a disability. I have a disability and I didn't cause it to myself by eating junk and fast food and by living in oblivion. I understand that there are some medical conditions and medical conditions that cause people to gain weight. But it hurts me when I see extremely obese people using disability stickers for their giant SUVs and I see those same people buying cakes and chicken wings in the grocery store, when I have a condition that sometimes prevents me from walking long distances, causing me excruciating pain and I am doing what is best for me by eating veggies instead of cake, and you don't see me with a disability sticker! Maybe I'm being judgmental, but at the same time, I don't feel sorry for obese people who are eating crap. I don't. And this is why I think people don't like this book - it is honest, it tells people what they don't want to hear, instead of saying "its not your fault" like diet pill commercials and other books.

The bottom line is - yes, what you learned growing up about milk and meat is all wrong. Do you research. Read other books. Don't be a freakin' pansy and trust me, giving up meat and dairy is not so hard. Yes, the first month might be tough but in the end, you'll be really used to it, and even if you don't want to lose weight, you'll still be healthier. Since going vegan, my fibro has gotten better without having to take lots of medications. My skin looks amazing and my nails look great. I have more energy than I ever did, EVEN when my fibro flares up. I stopped drinking anything with aspartame or artificial sweetners in it a while ago and I stopped getting headaches. And veganism is not that expensive - if you stop buying junk and soda, you'll have money for fruits, veggies, and tofu (suck it up, you'll get used to eating it and after a while you won't even remember what meat tastes like.)

The book was informative and made some compelling points about bad chemicals and hormones in animals. They also pointed out the terrible ingredients in certain sweeteners. However, the language was extremely vulgar and they made some claims that seem a little ridiculous. One of the claims I found entertaining was their claim that the reason why humans should not eat meat is simply because we do not have large fangs, claws and strengths of a meat eating animal, like a Tiger. I just thought it was a silly claim that did not take into account that we are sophisticated mammals with the know-how to create hunting weapons and traps. I mean, we have thumbs for goodness sakes! I believe that they just do not like animal farming, which I understand because I have a problem with it, too. But their message came across angry and as I was reading the book, I was imagining them yelling at me to get their point across. I found their constant use of profanity difficult to read. I finished the book because I always finish books I start... but half way through, I wish I could have just stopped.

I read this book a few months ago and since making some of the changes, I can honestly say I feel better than ever. I must admit that I went to the bookstore to purchase a vegetarian cookbook, because I had already pretty much decided to give up meat. I did not know that when I picked this book up, it had anything to do about becoming vegan. I was laughing out loud when I began reading this book, the authors are hilarious (I am not offended by profanity) and their advice is pretty common sense. the only area I was not convinced about was their recommendations of fasting. I will not be trying that anytime soon. This book has led me to think more about what I put into and onto my body, and let me say, I don't think my body has ever felt this good. I am forever grateful to the authors for coming out with this easy to read book that sparks your interest into things that many would rather not think about. Think about it!
Thanks again to the authors!!!

I read this book on the third week of a six week challenge i was doing, called "daniel's challenge". the challenge basically involved eating no sugar (besides healthy natural ones) and eating no meat (or meat products) or dairy. The basic gist of the diet is that you eat as many fruits and vegetables and beans/legumes and you want and if your still needing nourishment you eat nuts (sparingly) and grains. Because that is what we are meant to eat.

I decided to do this "diet" because I was sick of feeling gross about my body (i was NOT overweight at all), but i've always felt that I didn't look/feel the best i could about myself. after only days of this diet i felt OUTSTANDING. My runs in the morning were easier, I was losing extra weight that I didn't even know I had. I felt alive and invigorated. That's how I knew that this was a good thing. I've never been a big meat eater, and i would have considered myself to be a better eater than most. But this was a new level of feeling completely happy and in control of who I am and what I put in my body. The average american takes NO NOTICE as to waht they are putting in their bodies. These are our temples nd we only get one. However we load them with chemicals we don't know the affect they have on our bodies, and junk our machines don't need to run smoothly. This stuff inhibits our physical and spiritual health.

anyway...that's when I picked up this book. totally turned off by the title and what those words insinuate, i didn't want to read it. Then I heard a good friend I trust speak good things of it, so I gave it a try.

This book although it swears (uncalled for) and they have a dumb attitude at the beginning. Towards the middle you realize that they used this title as a marketing ploy. What they really wanted to do was spread their message of truth. For some reason the American public eats a certain way and is very closed minded about healthy change. The authors are right on the mark with the eating parts of the book. I am vegan because it is the healthiest way to eat for our machines. Fruits and vegies have almost everything we need. We can eat as much as we want and not get fat, because they are made for our bodies. Fat vegans eat fattening food. Such as some kinds of vegan cookies, that have 160 calories for two of them, just like oreo's. They may be healthier but the have the same amount of calories. Thats how they get fat. I am a vegan eater because I KNOW that it's the best thing for my body (lots of fruits and vegies). End of story. I love animals, and I wouldn't eat them (a very recent thing), mostly because of the insanely inhuman things that are done to them. But that is not why I am a vegan. as a side note I believe that animals are on this earth for us to eat sparingy...such as when we don't have enough to eat. But not on a daily basis. or any sort of regular basis. only for emergency times when we don't have fruits and veggies.

I used to be like those people who would think these girls are crazy and "everybody is different", blah blah blah. All those reviews are written by people who are afraid to say that this is the way to the best you possible (it is), becuause they son't want to believe it. The book speaks truth. If you haven't tried it, then you can't possibly know. I don't eat most of the things they recommend. I don't use this as my bible, however they have good points, the main points that they are saying are true. Try it first. and don't blindly believe anyone. Find out for yourself through research on what truly is the best for our bodies and spirits.

by the way one of the author's has a master's in holistic nutrition. There is a lot of opinion in this book, but I should hope that we are all smart enough to realize that almost everything ever written is opinion. science is based on some facts and mostl opinion it is constantly changing, and they are constantly contradicting themselves (scientist). You have to find the basic truths (principles) and live our lives by them. this book is based on a basic truth.

I found it so odd that the authors recommend AGAINST eating processed foods if they contain meat or dairy, yet almost all of their recipes recommend highly processed soy products. They even call products "vegan bacon," "vegan sausage" and "vegan cheese." What do you have to do to soybeans to create fake bacon and fake cheese?

I didn't find their foulmouthed presentation to be a turn off as some readers did. However, I noticed a few incorrect facts or exagerations in the book which led me to believe that the rest of the book could have been based on false data or on half-truths as well. For example, the California Milk Processor Board doesn't control all dairy marketing though there is a national milk processor board involved with national dairy marketing. Also, coffee has been shown to contain healthful antioxidants and is not as bad for you as they claim. They lost credibility with me very quickly even though I agree that people should avoid artificial sweeteners, trans fats, red meat, preservatives, pesticides, etc.

I had to skip the chapter on animal cruelty... I skimmed a few sentences and found it horrifying. Not for the faint of heart! It really didn't pertain to getting "skinny" either other than to try to convince readers to adopt a vegan lifestyle.

Skinny Bitch was a waste of money for me.

This book is absolutely disgusting with no merit whatsoever. The "scientific " evidence they spew is SO offbase........and spew they do....I'm no prude, but their language is shocking and revolting! Do they really believe they are going to shock people into cutting out soda or aspartame by calling them horrible names, and using the most foul language I have ever read in a published book?? I am absolutely amazed that this book was actually published, AND placed in a prominent spot at Barnes and Noble!! What is happening to this country?? It says on the cover "Best Seller"..........say it aint so!! It must just be another lie these two shameless, uneducated, lowlife women are trying to perpetuate! People, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!

I thought this book was great.
i'm a nutrition minor and i know a lot of what they're saying is true.
I read this book because my girlfriend told me it was a funny approach to losing weight and becoming conscious of what you put in your mouth, but she didnt know how much of it to believe, since many of these books are inaccurate.
Take it from me!
99.8% of this book is true.
It is not an attempt to make you a vegan or anorexic.
I do admit however that without a background in this field, one may think a lot of it is untrue.

Listen to the skinny bitches, they know what theyre talking about.

I just read this book because I had been hearing so much about it. Little did I know what I was getting myself into.

The book itself was an "interesting" read, but nothing I'd take to heart or nothing that I'd follow strictly!!! It's just silly if you take all the "statistics" to heart. You can skew any statistics to fit your agenda. Any educated person can tell you this... you would need to read a full study to understand any random statistic... especially if you have no background in it...

Life is short. Although you shouldn't gorge yourself on food, you shouldn't limit yourself from eating meats or cheese. C'mon, look at the French, cheese is such a cultured institution in France. Look at the Japanese, fish is such a large part of their diet and yet they have the longest lifespans and are incredibly "skinny."

I believe the problem with American eating is the amount of processed, artificial and preservative-filled foods we eat. That is one of the things I agree with in the book. That and the chapter on poop.... but that's besides the point...

Portion-control, eating foods in moderation and limiting anything artificial (aka unnatural, preservative filled) will lead to a healthier lifestyle. Not everyone can be "skinny." It's one's genetic background. Some of the skinniest girls I know eat sugar, processed foods, meat etc and are incredibly skinny!!!

That's just my two cents.

I have always been a diehard carnivore (veggies are for garnish), but this book really made me think. I still think there is a place for meat, if you'd like to use it, but I certainly don't recommend getting it from your local grocer any longer. Please, read chapter 6. I didn't want to, and it was very HARD to do, but I think that, as responsible people, we're obligated to know the impacts of our actions. If you eat meat, and most of us do, choose meat that has been taken down in the most humane fashion possible. After reading this, I honestly haven't been able to eat meat. The funny thing is, after not eating meat, dairy or eggs, I actually feel pretty stinkin' awesome! I come from a pro-NRA family that has always hunted their meat and bought it from the regular store if it weren't a form of game (pig, chicken, etc.), so not bothering to fry or roast some form of carcass is verifiably alien to my upbringing and my social circle. I don't care, if it means feeling great and being more responsible toward my values, I'll do it. I'm so right wing that I'm probably not a Republican, but now I see the huge impact that my meat and dairy "addction" has had, and I'm pretty ashamed. These ladies, as crass as a couple folks could come, are VERY bright, have thoroughly researched their topics (citations throughout the text are reminiscent of a thesis), and make sense. My only contention is that, because our bodies need B12, we would have to be built to eat meat. But considering the ease with which we can get that one single vitamin, and the repercussions of doing it through the most common method (meat that has gone through huge processing plants), I don't think that's a great argument for spending $2-10 per pound for something that will be ineffective in giving any other esteemable benefit, but will exponentially increase your footprint on the earth and the inconceivable suffering of livestock. I'll remind you that I'm from a hunting family. There is not a single person in my family or of my acquaintance who could "process" this livestock in the way described in this book. If this were the only way, I don't think any of them would buy from the store, either. This book doesn't really promote being skinny as much as it promotes being well and responsible, and beautiful in your attitudes and actions. I'm very impressed.

I have to agree with so many other reviewers, this book has an extremely misleading title. I can do with or without the "tough love" approach, but the conspiracy theories about dairy products sent me over the top. I am stunned that nowhere on the cover or first 20 pages is there an indication that by the end of the book the authors will be asking you to be completely vegan. Its disappointing that it wasnt made clear what the book would be about. I was looking for sensible nutrition advice, and I got a ranting propoganda booklet.

Reading "Skinny Bitch" has proven to be such an empowering, positive, uplifting, and life changing experience for me. I am so thankful for this book! I am happier and healthier than I ever thought I could be! I actually look in the mirror and smile each time. I'm amazed at all the wonderful changes in my body, mind and spirit. Everyone around me notices too! I would recommend to anyone ready to be happy, healthy, and eating a cruelty-free diet!

This book is an Vegan/PETA followers' guide, which isn't real clear from reading the back! It reads quickly and is funny/raunchy as well as sobering with regard to pesticides and animal products. As a mother of two teens, one a picky eater, and a meatlover's spouse, I cannot see that the diet would work for me/us if only because I would have to cook two dinners every night. Further, we live in a midsized Midwestern city (300,000 population) with ONE vegeterian restaurant. So will I never eat out again? No. The two health food stores here are both more than 10 miles each way from home. I can get about 15% of the items listed from my local grocers, but I think it's just as damaging to the environment/my inactivity to drive all over to track down acceptable foods.

Remember vegan = no dairy, no eggs, nothing with a face. Add organic, delete bad habits and pharmaceutical products (excepting certain supplements) and you have the basis of this diet.

As a result of reading this I will try to clean up my food act and provide occasional vegan meals at dinner. I will eat as vegan as I can for lunch and breakfast, but immersion is unlikely to be even possible unless you live in a large northern, eastern or western city, or are an organic farmer. You also would have to be very motivated and an adventurous eater. Save your money unless this describes you.

All this book is is a guide to being a vegan. Thier "research" is so skewed to their way of thinking that it's disgusting. The result of many of the studies that they use actually prove the reverse of their point... except they say the only reason why the result went that way is that the publisher was paid to find that result. It sounded like I was reading the script to "Conspiracy Theory." I DO however agree with one bit... that cola and diet cola is liquid satan.... but that is about it.

I admit it, I bought this on impulse. Based on the title, I thought it would be fun, and might have a couple good tips. Once I read it, I found it obnoxious. I'm not a "fat slob", and don't need to be called one.

If you want a well informed take on a vegan diet, read Dr. Weil. He's not as attractive, but you'll learn a lot more.

I gave it two stars because I thought the info on artificial sweetener was interesting.

I wish I hadn't wasted my money on this book. This is written from the stand point of two vegans. Obviously they are going to frame the book around their views. In my opinion they went and found the research that confirmed their beliefs and wrote a book with it. Someone could do the same thing for being a carnivore.

I ordered this book to see what all the hype was about. I ended up throwing it away 2-3 chapters in. The language and attitude with which it is written is unbelievable. The program itself would be impossible uless you had already decided to become a vegan. This book was a complete waste of time and money.

ao how can you listen to any of their advice?

This book sounded so interesting. But by page 30 I was sick of their vulgar words. I felt like I was back in high school surrounded by kids who were trying to look so hip and cool using bad language.

I believe when you resort to the use of certain words, you lower your intelligence by several points. So with that in mind...these two women are dumber than a bag of sand. And just as tasteless.

Don't buy this book. It's useless.

Although this novel is hailed as a new weight loss method, book buyers beware- Skinny Bitches is written by two vegans and most of the book focuses on the health risks of eating meat, poultry, dairy products and even seafood. There are definitely some very compelling arguments made with a lot of research to back them up- but I can definitely say giving up chicken is not an option for me! Other food/lifestyle changes mentioned make sense but they are few and far between the overall 'become a vegan' message.

On another note- I like the direct Dr. Phil-like approach Kim and Rory take with their tips to readers- but FYI - as the title Skinny Bitch predicts- there is an excessive use of curse words throughout. Overall I'd recommend this book to someone who is considering becoming vegan or someone who needs to take drastic measures with their food intake for health reasons.

This is not a book for anyone who is already struggling with their weight for whatever reason, be it a biological disorder, poor eating habits, or lack of exercise, and are sensitive about it. This book was written to degrade the reader. Not a good motivational technique, unless your a masochist.

This was quite a thought provoking book. I would have given it 5 stars if it weren't for the language and sometimes patronizing tone. It was getting old and mostly unnecessary to get your attention and or point across. Still a great read whether you are or are not considering going Vegan or Vegetarian. I have been on the edge of being a Vegetarian; this book confirms it would be a solid decision. I have never understood the whole dairy and milk obsession. Cows milk is just disgusting, why would grown humans drink it. As hard as it was to read about the mistreatment of dumb animals, I am glad I did. It is a shame that more people have not taken up the causes of these poor mistreated animals. Every time I flounder I am going to pull out this book and re-read some segments to reaffirm my choice to change my eating and standard of living.

I really like this book. This book is deceptively informative. From the title I thought it would be a light read, but it is full of solid nutrional information, very well researched and has an distint clairty when it comes to medical or technical information. I would recommend this book for anyone who really wants to learn to eat to live and eliminate the wrong foods from their diet.

I couldn't put it down. I saw the authors on the Today Show and was so impressed. This is a GREAT BOOK.

This is a great book, very funny to read, though a bit of foul language, if that bothers you don't get this book. Otherwise it has some great points, it is very sarcastic and straight to the point.

Yeah eat lettuce and give blood to lose weight - great realistic plan

HILARIOUS, BLUNT, VERY INTRIGUING TO READ. GIVES YOU THE HONEST TRUTH ON FOODS THAT WE NORMALLY EAT ON A DAILY BASIS THAT WE SHOULDN'T CONSUME ON A DAILY BASIS. THE AUTHORS ADD A SARCASTIC APPROACH WHICH MAKES IT ALL THE MORE FUN TO READ!

If you came to this book having paid any attention at all to healthy eating, etc. it will not tell you anything new, and as other reviewers have commented, there are several inaccuracies. I'm not on the vegan bandwagon, so this book was useless to me.

This book is crazy funny as well as being full of useful and important info about the stuff we eat and drink.

This book truly changed my life. If you are reading this review you must be curious, I highly highly recommend getting it. When you are finished reading it you'll want to share it with everyone you care about. Get this book!

As a source of information readers unfamiliar with veganism may find this book quite unorthodox, but I gave it 4 stars for its unique, refreshing in-your-face attitude. I thought it was hilarious! The truth hurts, and some folks might find the content offensive, but there are some diet gems in this book, stuff that a lot of health food fanatics have been espousing for years. And I loved the plug for Uncle Eddie's Vegan Cookies...yum!

I liked the book, I was surprised by all the foul language, and sometimes offended. Most of the content was good. I did not realize when I bought the book it was about becoming a Vegan- NO MEAT, DAIRY, EGGS. If the Vegan lifestyle is not for you then save your money!

I have long suspected that most of us are poisoning ourselves with food. I have noticed that many food products which used to be wholesome have quietly changed over time, incorporating chemicals and cheap substitutes to increase profit margin. This book certainly supports my suspicions. I purchased Skinny [...] hoping to find easy-to-read advice on selecting food products which still ARE healthy to eat, as well as information on the benefits of certain foods. This topic is covered to an extent. What I did not expect was the vegan manifesto. In the back of the book, the authors state that their primary reason for penning this text was to promote the vegan lifestyle. This information would be best included on the cover rather than at the end. If you read the information in the book through the appropriate filter, it is much easier to glean a little more fact, in my opinion. I did appreciate the lists of suggested menus and products; however, I was unable to locate any of the products either on health food store shelves or on the internet. The product suggestions may be outdated or too regional in focus. Overall, there is some good information in there, but realize that it has a definite slant.

i am always interested in reading another meaning on health.
my eyes are wide open to all i can see.
this was like a next door neighbor with their own experience.
i've tried and learn something and i will re-read it again!!

Browsing through the bookstore I found Skinny Bitch. It looked like a quick read not knowing it was on eating vegan and now since January I stopped eating meat. I am more mindful and lost 25 lbs. Now if only I could stop eating pastry and icecream! The book is circulating between my coworkers so I had to order a new one!

I LOOOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEEDDDD it! Eyeopening and funny to read! Nice and short! I have Released 12lbs since reading this book 3 weeks ago.

I felt mislead by the catchy title of the book and was very disappointed after I read the first chapter! It is mostly a "WHY TO eliminate bad foods" book rather than a mental attitude, no-holds-barred attitude adjustment book about one's diet. In the first chapter it tells you to eliminate PRACTICALLY everything from your diet, including cheese, meat, milk, coffee, soda, etc etc. It tells you to become a VEGAN, and it does not do enough psychological attitude coaching like the title thought it would.

The OVER-use of bad language in this book became monotonous and eventually insulting. I concur that strong language, strategically placed here and there, can add humor to a serious subject. But to endure a continuing barrage of this language page after page after page is demeaning. The content was informative and convincing but it was difficult to take any of it seriously when there were 2 to 3 to 4 "swear words" on every page. Even though I was interested in the well-researched facts I put the book down after a few chapters and have no intentions of picking it back up in the near future.

And yet somehow I failed to do so. I believe that failure can be summed up in one word: profanity! If in fact the authors are the intelligent thoughtful women that they claim to be they would be able to express a coherent argument without calling me & everyone else who thinks differently vulgar names. I believe, as many people have argued, that there is some good stuff in this book. Yet I cannot bring myself to wade through the sea of filth to find it. It is going back !

I have been a vegetarian for about 6 years. I had a few pounds to loose and heard about this book through a friend. It changed my life forever. I stopped eating dairy and started looking at food differently and lost 26 pounds in just over 2 months. It has been a year now and I haven't gained an ounce back (admittedly I have relaxed a bit since and eat occationally small amounts of cheese). Oh and did I mention I had more energy that month than I have ever had? I stopped drinking coffee, I don't need it anymore. If you want to loose weight and most importantly be healthy this book is all you need. Best ten bucks I've ever spent. Buy the book, read the book, change your life!

DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK if you are even remotely interested in learning about adopting a healthy lifestyle through the use of a healthy balanced diet and exercise. DO BUY THIS BOOK if you are interested in learning about becoming a vegan, enjoy dramatic conspiracy theories about the US food industry and government, and like being called a fat ass.

I am completely disgusted that I wasted my money on this terrible collaboration of half-facts and total fabrication. In short, these two `skinny bitches' who have absolutely NO medical background or schooling, proceed to push their PETA agenda to unsuspecting readers who are simply interested in learning new ways to lose weight.

THIS IS NOT A BOOK ABOUT BECOMING SKINNY! This is a book about the meat and dairy industry. I am getting my money back.

Honestly reading this book was a turning point for me, I stopped thinking about becoming a vegetarian and finally became one. The book is hilarious and brutally honest. Some of the opinions are extreme but honestly, I appreciated that they didn't sugar coat it. Would definitely recommend the recipe book as all the recipes are DIVINE! Vegetarian or not my entire family enjoyed every single recipe that came from this book. I disagree with those saying the statements in the book are false as I checked many of them with nutritionists and online. Of course there is always differing opinions when it comes to nutrition but the majority of claims in this book are based on studies or at least agree with ones I've read.

I've been a vegetarian for 2 years now and I would never go back to eating meat. The health benefits, environmental benefits, and of course moral benefits make me wonder how I was ever not a vegetarian. Not to mention that as soon as I stopped eating meat excess weight seemed to melt before my eyes, and I wasn't dieting! I was eating foods I love. It's crazy to think where I would be today if I hadn't bought this book. But I'm glad I did. I'm in the best shape and healthier than I've ever been, and I haven't been on a diet since. I'm a skinny bitch just like the book promised! lmao I just eat healthy, being a vegetarian makes this easy to do.

HIGHLY recommend! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. :-)

At the outset this book seems like a no nonsense guide on eating a balanced diet coupled with regular exercise. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, it becomes a manifesto for the vegan lifestyle and blows all hope of offering anything other than fanaticism.

The authors note that humans are not meant to consume meat due to the differences between our digestive enzymes as opposed to carnivorous animals. They forget to note that humans aren't carnivores but omnivores. Tsk Tsk. They also belittle vitamin supplementation because some supplements are derived from animals. I'll stick with my multivitamin thank you very much. The authors also hardly discuss exercise which I found troubling as the physiological benefits of regular cardiovascular and resistance exercise is absolutely founded in fact. Balance is not what this book is about.

Unless you are gearing up to become a vegan and need that final push or are already living the vegan lifestyle you'll likely roll your eyes as many times as the wheels on a car barreling along a highway. The two authors are passionate about veganism and good for them if that's what they believe in but the way this book has been marketed is exceptionally deceptive.

The simple fact is you can be a "Skinny Bitch" by eating meat, the low carbohydrate diet proved that decades ago.

That is what this book should have been called. I had no idea that this book was about how everyone should be a vegan and never eat dairy eggs or cheese again along with not eating meat. Ok, so you misled me into thinking I was buying a clever diet book, but even worse you keep layering on the insults of people who don't eat vegan. Nice.

Skinny Bitch is a great read, but all of the books are overdependent on soy products as substitutions for meats, dairy, and cheeses. Many will find that they're thyroid is very sensitive to soy.... I wish there were some other options for us bitches who can't eat soy.

"Skinny B*tch" is Kim Barnouin and Rory Freedman's bestselling vegan rant. It's one thing to extol a healthy lifestyle and provide commonsense advice--it's another to have loooong,profanity filled rants and name-calling of the reader. Did these women ever graduate from high school? Or do they consider Lindsay Lohan in Mean Girls their role model?

"Skinny B*tch" makes some good points. People do overdo it on meat,dairy,and eggs. Those are leading causes of obesity. Caffeine,alcohol,and sugar are indulgences that shouldn't be had in excess. Laziness leads to obesity. Processed food can be bad for you. We should care about the humane treatment of animals. After all,how many people avoided beef after seeing the cruel treatment of cattle at that factory farm? How many people go for grass-fed beef now? Or look for cage-free eggs?

Rory and Kim take it further. They make no secret of their hatred for people who eat meat,dairy,and eggs. People who eat pork are branded with the scarlet 'P' for pig. Their over-the-top rants are more alienating than opportunities for bringing more people in. The mean spiritedness and bullying isn't motivating. At least the hippies at Cafe Gratitude are about happiness,affirmation,and goodwill--they're raw food vegans,but they're grateful.

"Skinny B*tch" reads more like a PETA rant than a diet book. Michael Pollan's "In Defense of Food" agrees with the writers,albeit in a less obnoxious way-don't eat lots of processed food,eat mostly fruits and vegetables. Michael Pollan is more reasonable. Some other good vegetarian/vegan books are the late Linda McCartney's "World Tour",the Hippy Gourmet,Troth Wells' "The World in Your Kitchen" and the Intergalactic Cafe. Vegan restaurateurs like Juliano,Cafe Gratitude,and Blossoming Lotus offer excellent cookbooks. If you choose to be vegan or vegetarian,there are happier options,with less b*tching.

I read this book in 1 night. The majority of the book is advocating becoming a vegan, but it was definitely a wake up call. Nothing in this book was something that I haven't heard before regarding cruelty to animals and unsafe chemicals in foods - these ladies go into great detail though - which people (and I) need as a good kick in the head. Their ideas and theories only make sense when you think about them - especially when tied into other evidence and stories from the unhealthy or those with major illnesses, who change their lifestyle and eating habits only to be cured of an otherwise incurable and even fatal disease.
I think everyone should read this book, but if you are looking for quick-fix tips and tricks to getting thin without any effort or without changing your lifestyle, this book isn't for you.

I thought this book was a hoax until I actually found it in a waiting room. The tone makes me wonder if the book was ghostwritten by a forty-year-old motivational speaker trying extra bleeping hard to be so edgy and cool. Any sound advice is buried in a compost heap of alarmism, PETA rhetoric and just plain junk science. Acids in coffee breeding fat cells?

Ok, so I picked this book up after a friend was reading parts of it to me on a vacation. I didn't buy this book to specifically get "skinny", but I am interested in where my food comes from. The book has some important points regarding animal growth hormones and artificial sweetners, but it is otherwise completely biased. For example, the book says that people do not have the same shape teeth as a carnivore such as a tiger. The authors say that our teeth are flat for eating plants and we shouldn't eat meat because they are not shaped appropriately for eating it. In reality, our teeth are shaped more like a raccoon's teeth. Now, raccoons are considered omnivores which means that people are also omnivores. Of course our teeth are not the same as a complete carnivore because we eat plants AND meat. Also, the book goes on to say that carnivores have ten times more stomach acid than people in order to digest meat, so therefore people shouldn't eat meat. Well guess what, people don't eat ONLY meat so of course we don't need as much acid in our stomach's as a tiger who eats only meat. If you are considering buying this then just save your money and borrow it from the library.

The premise of the book is to try and persuade readers to become vegetarians/vegans.

I was looking forward to reading it, and was thoroughly disappointed and later angered by some of the idiocies written in it. As I started reading through the first couple of chapters, I enjoyed the style the book was written in, with it's sassy language. Later, it just disappointed me. Don't buy it. If you know someone that has it, borrow it. If you're in a bookstore, sneak away and read chapters 5 and 6 before you decide to buy it.

I picked up this book thinking I could learn a thing or two about healthy eating. I learned that the agenda of this book is to promote a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle. Okay, I'm good with that. There was just way too much profanity. I understand that the authors were trying to be blunt in getting their point across, but they took it way too far. It was distracting and a total turn-off! I like to feel like I can relate to an author - but these two are people I would never be able to relate to, and I regret spending any time or money on their book. Recommend as a library book, but otherwise, don't waste your money.

This book is a real eye opener. I have become a vegan since reading this book. I love that they are real and not beating around the bush. As americans there is alot we dont know that goes on behind the scene. Great book, the animal chapter made me cry though but i still love the book!!

If you want to start questioning what the nation's advertisers are trying to feed you, then please read this book. Our TVs are saturated with ads for unhealthy foods - hamburgers, soda, fries, you name it, and there's a billion dollars going into trying to fool you into eating that stuff. Teh consequences? Record high rates of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. The chapters about the vegan lifetsyle are great- and it's exactly what the country needs to hear. All of the current major public health issues, from heart disease to diabetes, find their source in an unhealthy, meat-and-sugar-centered diet. By giving up meat alone, you already cut down your risk of heart disease by 15% - just imagine the number of lives that we could save, of humans and other animals too, by making that simple and easy transition. For vegans, heart disease is virtually nonexistant compared to the nonvegetarian statistics. I knew of this before I read the book and took a look at it after I became vegan, while wandering around in the medical campus bookstore. That in itself should testify to the accuracy of this book's recommendations, and how badly we need to hear it.

For the sake of your health, give it a read :)

The authors hold nothing back when taking about how to live a healthy lifestyle. This is a pro-vegan book and might even scare you into living a vegan lifestyle after reading it. Straight forward, easy to read, I even laughed through parts of it. One warning, they cuss more then sailors, so if this offends you might want to pass!

This book, honestly, changed my life. It's incredible, and its absolutely NOT about hating your body or depriving yourself (there is a whole list of delicious snack foods like cookies and chips that taste delicious without the disease/obesity-causing sugar and without the cancer-causing "fake sugars" like splenda) !!!

Yes, i know, the title and illustrations may give this impression, and chapter 1 is a bit bitchy, BUT WAIT (it gets better and better as it goes on)!! the authors specifically say: "We conceived of the title, "Skinny Bitch," to get attention and sell books. We just wanted to spread out message far and wide and thought "Skinny Bitch" was a good way to to do it" (and it was, since this book is a #1 new york times best seller) -- however, i myself am an ivy league college student who has been struggling with weight and the morality of what i put into my body for a very long time, and this book was the final kick in the pants that made me realize what i needed to do. i am now a vegan, i feel 1000% better physically, mentally, and emotionally. i did not read this book as propaganda-- i read it as a reaffirmation of what i've always known.

Paul McCartney puts it best, "If anyone wants to save the planet, all they have to do is just stop eating meat... It's staggering when you think about it: Vegetarianism takes care of so many things in one shot: ecology, famine, cruelty." Barnouin and Freedman (the authors of this book) are savvy and brilliant: they have found a way to get a real message through to a public that sucks up stupid crap and fad diets (ie. Atkins, which is absurd) like chocolate ice cream (speaking of ice cream-- try Soy! its delicious and much healthier!).

Reading this book was like a religious experience for me; like everything finally falling into place. I realize its not going to be this way for everyone-- you have to want to care. Many people don't care at all about anything other than themselves, and that is sad, but the truth is that a vegetarian or vegan diet eliminates suffering on so many levels: the suffering of animals (you won't believe what goes on inside those heinous slaughterhouses--torture sums it up best), the suffering of our planet (cow farts = carbon, crazy as that sounds, and are a key contributor to global warming), the suffering of our people (if we used the amount of grain used to feed animals that we simply kill to eat to feed people who are starving, we would be able to end world hunger. and that is a fact.), AND the suffering of your body (meat is not good for you!! humans are not designed to consume meat! doctors say that far more people are getting too much protein than too little, and its extremely easy to fill your protein needs while keeping a vegan diet).

By marketing the book in a way that appeals to our nation's self-obsessed, celebrity-crazed (tragic) mentality, these women succeeded in spreading this very important message in a way that has never really been done before! you can spend hours nit-picking their methods and their outfits (seriously? you expect to be taken seriously after that kind of comment, which you felt was one of the foremost things you should mention?) but the fact is that these women are knowledgeable and altruistic, and if you read this book with an open mind you will not only realize that but you will also be given one of the most convincing, life-altering experiences of your life. you be able to improve your life and the world in vast ways by simultaneously getting healthy and easing the suffering of people, animals, and our planet.

Oh, and by the way, for those who said that this book was about hating your body, a direct quote from the authors: "You will definitely lose weight if you adopt the 'Skinny Bitch' lifestyle. However, our real hope is for you to become healthy. We don't want anyone to be obsessed with getting skinny. When you eat right and exercise, you feel strong and healthy and confident. You start loving your body--not because you lost weight--but because you feel great... Take excellent care of the body you were blessed with, and love, love, love it!" ('Skinny Bitch' 224)

Also for all you critics out there, there is a 15-page bibliography at the end of the book citing countless medically-trained sources, as well as a long list of further reading and websites you can take advantage of, AND a chapter about how you should view all health advice with a skeptical eye and supplement information (including that in this book) with research and, most of all, what your own body is telling you.

READ THIS BOOK, and get ready for your life to change.

These ladies tell it like it is. And... through their colorful language really make you think about the "crap" you are putting into your body. In a funny way, they go about explaining a lot of the things that go on in our food industry that have everything to do with profit and nothing to do with keeping us and making us healthy. This book gives a fresh perspective on what we shouldn't be eating... and why. So refreshing given some of the diet books out there...

Maybe because of its title, it did mislead me about the content - but thankfully, I knew about it going in because of a vegan cook I met recently basically said, "It's about becoming vegan."

Curious, I read it and WOW. As a self-described meat-eater, becoming a vegetarian or anything beyond is WAY too extreme. I'd allow the occasion to eat more vegetables and fruit, but I thought milk, eggs, and a healthy portion of meat was okay - especially if it was all "organic".

Wrong-o. Kim and Rory not only screamed at me that dairy was disgusting as well as everything to do with a chicken and cow, but insisted on labeling the reasons WHY.

I was so DISGUSTED to find out what milk does to a human, especially what sort of process it goes through before it comes to a supermarket AND THEN INTO MY BODY!

Because of SKINNY BITCH, there's now a high chance I'd pursue vegetarianism/veganism even though it'll take tiny steps over years. It succeeded where now I'm more actively looking at ingredients, eliminating refined sugars and refined flours, and have completely given up DAIRY (thank GOD!)

I'll shop organic meats for now, but I'll use more tempeh and seiten (as well as tofu and imitation meats) which is why I knocked off a star for this book. Plenty of tofu and imitation meat recipes but good luck finding anything tempeh/seitan.

This is a good "[...]" book for those who want to eat healthier not just to lose weight but for a better permanent lifestyle.

I didn't have a desire to read this book initially because I am already a vegan and figured I was already fairly informed on the cruelty that animals are subjected to and what a healthy diet is. Then I started getting all these emails and phone calls from my meat eating friends saying that Skinny Bitch had changed their lives and that they were all going veg. I knew I had to read the book becuase there was something in it that had reached my friends that I was unable to do.I believe that people need to stop with the whole "ignorance is bliss" motto because that is a very cowardly position to take. This book opens you eyes to the realities of what goes into making your food. I thought it was a really fun, engaging read. The chapter on animal cruelty is hard to swallow and I did sit on my bed and bawl but these are things people need to be aware of. Even if you don't walk away from this book a vegan, you will hopefully at least make wiser choices when opening your pocket book.

I absolutely loved this book and can honestly say it has changed my life. As many of you, I too bought this book because of the humorous title and thought it would be a great way to start me on a healthier path. And then I realized it was promoting a vegan lifestyle....Which is fantastic. What an ingenious way of getting their message to the masses, package it in a superficial looking book!

I have always leaned towards the vegetarian tip, cutting out red meat years ago but finally took the plunge towards veganism after reading this book. It's incredible how sensitive people get when they hear the cold hard truth. We can all blindly turn away and munch happily on our chicken breasts when we don't have to see an animal slaughtered. We can all continue eating meat for the sake of convenience and societal norms or we can do something great for ourselves and stop eating precious animals.

The authors give it to you straight truth and I appreciate that and only wish that other people can stop judging others based on their dietary choices. Read this book if you want to change your life for the better and feel 100% better inside and out. I've lost 5 lbs since reading this book and changing my diet a few weeks ago.

Never before have I so immediately regretted buying a book. I expected it to be an irreverent, smart discourse of tips and anecdotes...instead, it was the same vegan/organic/anti-sugar diatribe that has been around for years...much of it lifted verbatim out of books that are decades old, and thinly disguised as scientific facts. Instead of helpful tips, you'll find several chapters describing slaughterhouses, trying to convince you to eliminate meat from your diet. Then chapters on the health benefits of buying only "organically" grown produce, then lists and lists of processed foods recommended because they are sold in "Whole Foods" and are supposedly so much better for you than other processed foods. My favorite "fact" was that a "scientific" study determined that dairy products cause osteoperosis... because 4 million American women who all supposedly take in a lot of dairy products suffer from it, but only 250,000 African women have it. Hello? What's the average life span of an African woman? Osteoperosis generally doesn't show up until one is well in their 60s or above... what a bunch of garbage. If you want nutrition information, trust something written by a licensed physician instead. After all of their rants and rants about the evils of chemicals, both ingested and used in lotions/cosmetics... I bet anything that these two women were the first in line for Botox injections.

If you want to be healthy and lose a few pounds along the way, buy this book and follow it. I'm amazed at what a huge hit the Atkins Diet was among so many Americans, but when a book comes out that is actually healthy and does not promote eating large quantities of meat while cutting down on fruits and vegetables, people get offended. I understand if you don't like foul language. If that's the case, don't buy this book.

There is a lot of good information in Skinny Bitch. The authors are Vegan and they do promote a Vegan lifestyle. They also stress that you should take it at your own pace and cut out the vices that you can in a timeframe that works for you - smoking, sugar, artificial sweeteners, etc. If you choose not to give up meat and dairy, at least try to cut back on it. I bought the Ultrametabolism Diet and found it very informative. It wasn't Vegan, though, so I had to alter some of the recipes to suit my own diet, but I was not offended that author advocated eggs and certain meats. I simply adapted it to my own lifestyle.

If you're easily offended, don't buy this book. But, if you want common sense, reality and a good base for a healthy lifestyle - go for it!

Wow I really wish I hadn't bought this book! I didn't realize this was a soap box for vegan eating before I bought it. However I do give it two stars because they did have some good points, like sugar being a liquid satan. The information on high fructose corn syrup was good, as well as some of the information on conventional methods of raising beef and dairy. Although even the good points had sketchy information behind them.

I wish the authors would have considered outlining more than just the extreme points of view on conventional growing methods. There are options for healthy meat-eating other than buying a tube of conventionally raised hamburger at a typical grocery store (pastured, grass-fed beef & organic raw dairy). Also something other than a listing of processed vegan products would have been nice. This didn't even come close to convincing me to become a vegetarian, let alone a vegan. I wonder if this was written for people that are already eating this way, or if they really wanted to educate others that don't currently have their point-of-view?

Perhaps this would have been a more useful book if some tips for vegan cooking would have been included, and a bit more scientific evidence that this is the type of eating that people should pursue. Shouldn't all of us be reducing the amount of processed foods in our diets, no matter what we're eating? Reading this book, this point is not obvious...

There are other methods to obtain a healthy weight without becoming anemic or eating processed soy foods. Sally Fallon's 'Eat Fat, Lose Fat' is a good start. Also 'Real Food' by former vegan Nina Planck is a very good read.

This book was a page turner and definitely witty. The writers had a clever and off-the-wall way to get their important points across. I recommend that everyone reads it who is interested in eating healthier, purer and saving the environment and a few animals.

I have always been a meat eater but I am also a huge animal lover. I own quite a few animals and always donate to animal humane society. Before I bought this book I already stopped eating meat and pretty much became vegetarian. I didn't buy this book to lose weight as I am only 100lbs; I bought this book to learn about nutrition and the truth about animal consumption.

I will say this book has made a huge impact on me. I had a hard time reading the chapter where they talk about what's done to animals for human consumption. I will say that I will NEVER touch meat again in my life.

This book is written in a plain language. I love the way it's written and I totally agree with a lot of their thinking and research. I have done some research of my own and that's why I stopped eating meat. After reading this book I will not touch dairy either. It's absolutely horrifying to read what's done to animals and I do believe that people get fat from eating too much and stuffing themselves to death. I am not saying this because I am thin I am saying this because it's true. Part of my family is overweight and I can see why, they eat crap food and they give it to their kids. Their kids are all overweight as well.

It's really sad to see so many people support animal consumption and animal slaughter. What we do to animals is unheard of it's absolutely cruel and sick. God didn't place these animals on earth for us to eat them. I hope that more people read this book and realize what they are eating. I love the statement in this book "You are what you eat". Everyone needs to read this book and do more research on what they are eating and how animals suffer for our satisfaction. I love my animals and I could never see them suffer like that. The chapter that talks about slaughter brought tears into my eyes.

All I can say if you don't like honesty and you are happy with what you eat and what you look like than don't buy this book. I think this book will touch everyone in a positive way. If nothing else it will make you think twice when you pickup that package of meat and chicken at a grocery store. It will also make you think twice what you are eating. This is the best book I have ever red and I am now reading "Skinny Bitch in the Kitchen".

A lot of other reviewers complained that this book has too much vulgar language, but what I don't get is...if profanity offends you so much, why did you buy a book that has the word "BITCH" in the title? Were you expecting a Shakespearean sonnet? This book obviously has quite a bit of vulgar language and if that turns you off then you probably shouldn't buy it. I personally thought it was quite amusing. Also, this book is straight up all about how you should become a vegan, despite the fact that the word "vegan" is not mentioned anywhere on the front or back cover.

I was one of those girls who loved my meat and dairy. I ate a steak once a week, ate meat at most meals, and guzzled milk through high school hoping it would make me taller. I picked up this book at the airport on a whim, thinking it would be a humorous and light look at healthy eating. Boy, was I wrong. I started this book a meat-eater, and halfway into my flight when I was done, I was ready to become a vegan.

From the very beginning this book tells you that everything you have been putting into your mouth is slowly killing you (unless you're vegan, in which case you're safe). No chemical, processed, fatty food is safe from these women. I was shocked to learn the truth about animal products, stuff I'd never heard before. All my life I was told that meat was good because it has protein, and milk was good because it makes your bones stronger. This book tells you the TRUTH, that you've been duped. The longest chapter in the book is the one that bashes the very government organizations that are supposed to be watching out for our health. You finish the chapter with a distinct impression that the USDA and the meat industry are, for all practical purposes, the same entity. I didn't want to believe all of it, but as soon as I got home I did some more reading and it turns out it's all true. And the part about how animals are treated in the meat industry was especially difficult to read, but I'm glad they included it because people need to know. I had no idea it was that bad, but that knowledge is enough to not buy anything that contains animal products in it.

Having said that, there's a couple of things I didn't like about this book. First of all, I wish this book had the word "vegan" somewhere on it so I would have thought twice about reading it, but I guess it's better to know the truth and NOT get cancer or hearth disease before i'm 30, right? Chances are, if you have half a brain, you will not be able to voluntarily eat animal products after finishing this book.

Also, this is not a good vegan source by itself. It's a good starting point, because the in-your-face writing style will kick your butt in gear and help you change your ways. But it does not go into detail about planning healthy and balanced vegan meals. You will need other resources to help with that, or else you will get lost pretty fast and you may end up giving up. (I really like "Becoming Vegan" by Brenda Davis.)

Another thing I didn't like was that the authors really tout the fake meat products. It's good to know they're out there, but becoming a vegan opens up a whole new world of foods and recipes that you would never dream of if you were still a meat-eater. I wish the authors had put more emphasis on healthy, fresh foods instead of packaged tofutti and fake hot dogs.

In the end though, I am glad I read this book. It's a bit of a dichotomy. I really love my new diet and the way I feel...but whenever I see a commercial telling me that drinking three or more cups of milk a day can help me lose weight and prevent osteoporosis, I just feel lied to and insulted.

Like several other reviewers, I bought this book up on impulse. It is a master look at the power of packaging and word choice. Notice the word "Vegan" does not appear ANYWHERE on the packaging.

I loved the first few chapters. They covered several good, useful topics about sugar, soda, coffee, junk food and bad carbs that actually made me change some of my eating habits. Even while reading through those chapters, I got the gist that the authors were vegan and I didn't care. What they were saying made sense to me, and told in a way succeeded in what I thought the book was about.

However, by chapter 4, it went from being about good, sound advice to pushing an agenda. No offense, I'm sure they care very much about how animals are treated... I do too to a degree. However, that has NOTHING to do with getting/staying skinny.

What does a whole chapter dedicated to bashing the FDA and other government enforcement agencies have to to with getting/staying skinny? Nothing, it was completely irrelevant. The whole book became irrelevant.

I had laugh, because if they think it is bad WITH those agencies, could they possibly imagine how much worse it would be if those agencies did n NOT exist at all?

I threw the book against the wall, two-thirds through page 79, when they so arrogantly and wrongfully stated, "Now that you are officially a vegan..." I was like, "what are you talking about? I'm not a vegan."

The rest of the book was about how to enter and maintain a vegan lifestyle. Anything that I would find useful had long since been said.

I was very disappointed that I paid money to fund an agenda I don't believe in. Sorry, Rory and Kim, I don't want to be unhealthy or fat, but I certainly don't want to be a vegan either. You did not do what the book promised to do, but you got my money, so I guess that doesn't matter.

And shame on the publisher for being straightforward about its true Vegan subject matter.

Well, Kim and Rory will be pleased to know, with them being so environmentally conscience and all, that their book did not go into the trash, but into the recycle, so that hopefully it will be used to publish a real book on getting skinny.

There is absolutely nothing original about this book except a lot of curse words. The "facts" they present are very vague and there is no real solid plan in this book. The authors expect you to change your whole way of eating and some long held beliefs in the blink of an eye.

If you have never read or heard about the information they present in this book, I would seriously recommend that you seek out other books that argue both sides and then make your decision.

....so I am enjoying this book a lot. The profanity is used in the title so no one should be surprised by it inside the book! They have a direct way of getting their point across to the reader which is refreshing to me.

From the cover, I would expect a hoity-toity rip-off of "French Women Don't Get Fat"......how to eat excargot and croissants all day and drink wine all night and not gain weight because you smoke like a chimney and shop for twelve hours a day.

Instead, the book is full of healthy advice such as cutting out the artificial chemicals from processed foods and choosing a vegan diet. It is just presented in a different way from what we have seen before. The ideas aren't new but the marketing of them is!

At first I thought this would be just another diet book. Oh no!! These bitches (and yes, they are skinny) did their homework. Although I don't agree with everything they said, they sure brought up a lot of things that made me think - and even more that made me laugh out loud! WARNING: If you gasp at the sight of swear words typed out, then you may not appreciate the humor here. It's blunt. It's raw. But it's also freakin' hilarious! These gals will motivate you to change the way you eat, even if you don't end up a vegetarian like they are. The back of the book has the usual lists of foods to eat and sample menus. Some of the dinners are the typical....brown rice and lentils (yawn) but then for breakfast the next morning......a s***load of cantaloupe! This is definitely not your mother's diet book.

I'll admit, the title got me. I'm sorry I spent the money. Overall, most of their advice is what I've known for a long time - junk food is just that and it only belongs in the garbage, not your mouth. However, I didn't need the profanity!! I've never in my life PAID MONEY for a book that uses the "f-word" so liberally. I'm no prude, but I got to the point that I could not continue.

I disagree with the vegetarian part. God put meat on this earth for a reason. Protein is important. It's hard to get from vegetable sources. If you are hypothyroid - DO NOT follow the advice about the soy!!!!

Next time I'll read the reviews.

Cheryl Wisdom, MS, RN

I wish I would have read the reviews before my purchase. I would not have purchased this book. The in your face thing is ok, but it almost seems as though this book bordering on cultish thinking...If I wanted to be a Vegan, I would have expored it on my own, not becasue someone else decided to throw it in my face.

This book will get your attention. But it won't help you lose any weight - unless, of course, you are ready to become vegan overnight and eat all the "nice organic" cereals and breads blessed by the authors. I found the vulgar language to be offensive and their advice completely ridiculous. Yes, there is a case to be made for not consuming mass-produced meat products, but their arguments are weak and try to overplay the shock value of it all. Save your money if you are interested in the diet part of the "skinny bitch".

Generally an overall disappoint with this book. If you follow the plan they propose in this book you would loose weight. It's based on the simple formula that if you put in fewer calories than you normally would you will loose weight.
However their cause is PETA. They want you to stop consuming any animal products. I was entertained because they reference "Horizon" Milk in the book and claim it is possible their product is not honest about the cows that produce the milk in their cartons. Saying the manufacturer is less than honest. Yet, they tell you buy organic fruits and Veggies...Because those people would never lie about using pesticides. I'm not defending the company but, if you really want to know what your putting into your body, why not grow all your own veggies and fruits?

I feel that these 2 women are qualified to give diet advice based on their degrees; I do feel that they are pushing their opinions more then knowledge in this book.

There is also very little stress put on the importance of exercise in this book! No consideration related to genetics or existing medical conditions is mentioned either.

They did not seem to take this issue very serious, so don't take the book serious. I showed it to my gym instructor who is very fit, knowledgeable, and healthy, she said, "Go home and eat some chicken!"

the skinny bitches felt like a much needed whoop up side the head. I, and my body, have always suspected a lot of their messages were true, but their language was the final successful penetration into my stubborn brain. personally, I no longer have "mysterious" stomach aches because I finally listened to what my diet and my body were telling me. duh!

The book started out promising but then quickly turned into a "go vegan" rant. The authors bring up good points about avoiding overprocessed foods and sugar in order to become a "skinny bitch" but most of the chapters cover why everything meat and dairy will kill you slowly and make you fat.

I can't believe these women are getting paid to state the obvious. I also can't believe I picked up this book. It seems to me it was written by a Comp 101 freshman girl. Yes, it is that bad.

I loved this book, altho it's in your face and smart-mouth approach will offend many.. especially those who easily get defensive at the suggestion that their typical American diet and cravings are harmful and the reason for the rampant overweight, obesity and illness so much in evidence in our culture today. Ultimately it is an appeal to convert to a vegan lifestyle, and less about being skinny than attaining maximum health. I made this conversion years ago for health reasons, and can attest that not only has it done wonders for my health, I stay at the same weight I was in high school and am constantly told I look 10-15 years younger than others my age. Go for it!

I am completely against the way meat is raised in our country.

I also felt completely ambushed by the graphic descriptions of slaughter and cruelty that appear in this book. I agree that the industry needs a complete overhaul, but I think she's manipulating the reader through shock alone.

Just know what you're getting when you pick up this book with its clever gimmick of a title.

I read this book in one afternoon. I could not put it down. I have never enjoyed reading a diet book so much. And it is very informative too!

I thought it was a very funny book with a lot of good information. Being from Oklahoma, I know about farm raised meat. There is nothing wrong with eating meat when you know where your meat is coming from and I will continue to feed it to my family. Come on what would all these animal rights activist do if everyone stopped killing and eating animals! Talk about problems. The authors make some very strong points about some other health risks. I have since become vegan but for getting thin purposes only. I have followed the book for about a week now and I am already seeing changes inside and out. I will continue to have meat on occasion but I will not ever drink another diet soda!

Pure propaganda for vegans. Veganism is also dangerous if you're pregnant, or are nursing. A couple was just recently convicted and sentenced for murder of their 6 week old son who was on soy milk of all things!

And according to the FDA, which completely contradicts what these two are saying about Aspartame, here is their conclusion:

After reviewing scientific studies, FDA determined in 1981 that aspartame was safe for use in foods. In 1987, the General Accounting Office investigated the process surrounding FDA's approval of aspartame and confirmed the agency had acted properly. However, FDA has continued to review complaints alleging adverse reactions to products containing aspartame. To date, FDA has not determined any consistent pattern of symptoms that can be attributed to the use of aspartame, nor is the agency aware of any recent studies that clearly show safety problems.

Buy a real diet book.

I loved this crass little book and have reccommended it to friends and co-workers alike. The basic message is to become a vegan. And while that philosophy may not be for everyone, I think it's a very funny book that will help the reader become more conscious of what you put in your body and it's effects. Take from it what you can!

Based upon the reviews, I knew what to expect from this book - the language and the fact that it promotes a Vegan lifestyle. This book is a true eye opener. Not that I would ever become a Vegan, I could probably handle giving up everything except fish. I can see how some may be offended by the language, but personally, I thought it made the book more interesting & I was cracking up!

Witty, funny and to the point. However, for a diet book the ranting on the slaughterhouses and meat was a bit excessive and boring. The suggested "new" foods were good ones though, and I would buy this book for the humor and good recommendations in the back.

this is the worst book i've ever tried to read. a "friend" recommended it. this book is awful, i'd never recommend to my worst enemy. it is full of liberal propaganda, & is anti american. i'm just hoping not everyone really BELIEVES what they read.
there's nothing in about diet. it is all against farmers, and it is political. there's even a chapter about HOW WONDERFUL CLINTON IS but he was stopped by the REPUBLICANS .....
THIS BOOK IS DEPRESSING AND NOT AT ALL WHAT IT PROCLAIMS TO BE.

I found that the book was a good, quick read for those beginner vegans. My husband ,a devote meat eater, told me that it wasn't a matter of if but a matter of when he became a vegan. He couldn't believe some of the stories of how the meat was processed and it actually made me sick. I don't even eat meat. It did contain vulgur language but I guess in this day and age it didn't really faze me.

This is the best book on nutrition yet. The authors tell us a lot of the same things we've been hearing from other nutitionists, but they are so much more entertaining!! They come right to the point with absolutely no unnecessary details. I am 56 and dislike vulgarity, but this book is a winner and one I'll keep as a reference book. D____ the factory farmers!!

This book is excellent for anyone trying to get healthy. It is very straight forward, and to the point. For me, the humor was unnecessary, but I can see how it makes it an easier read for some. For those complaining that there isn't enough support for why one should go vegan, well you should realize that you must read an entire book dedicated just to that topic to understand. I have read many, and the ones that are recommended at the end of this book have been some of the best. Anyone with a heart, and any logic can figure out for themselves why they should go vegan. This book is very motivating, and has made me even more determined to live as much of a vegan lifestyle as possible. I also appreciate how they explain that carbs are not the devil...its a silly misconception that many Americans have bought into.


In a few words:

BUY THIS BOOK

In a world where "diet" equals "Atkins" or similar other fad diets, this book is a breath of fresh air. It offers totally down-to-earth, sensible advice about making healthy eating choices, which is what diets should be - not fads that will ultimately have a negative impact on your health! These days, there is so much research that supports that a plant-based diet is one of the healthiest ways to go. I should not have been surprised that even one of the monthly newsletter articles from my health insurance company advocated the benefits of a plant-based diet. (If more people switched to plant-based diet, our country's healthcare costs would go down significantly.)
If you need to lose some weight and want to become healthier in the process, read this book. It might just have a big impact on your life.

I am a vegetarian, and I liked this book, I thought it was funny, full of common sense and interesting information. If you are not a vegetarian, and not interested in becoming one, I don't suggest reading this book. Although I had a great time reading it, I do feel like the book has very little in the nutritional advice department, it's much more focussed on berating the USDA, dairy industry and meat industry. Although I agree with what they were saying, it is basically propaganda, and if you are looking for a structured, and researched diet plan you won't find it in this book.

I liked this book, or at least sections on it. It told you to eat fruit, lots of it. It told you to eat fiber, lots of it. It told you to quit eating crap, especially artificial sweeters.

I agree with those points, and I like the in your face approach. It did go into eating organic is good. And those are very important points in the book.

What I didn't like was all the vegan/PETA BS. They really don't have an argument against organic meat or organic milk (other than we shouldn't be drinking milk after we're weened). I am a meat eater (I try to eat organic meat whenever possible), but I also eat a lot of fruit and veggies too. I also drink organic milk.

But, if you're going to lose weight, you need to exercise CONSISTENTLY. That is not something they get across, and that's a really critical part of weight loss (in addition to diet).

It's a good read though, and it does offer some good tips. Just take the PETA BS with a very large grain of salt.

This is the worse $12 I have EVER spent! As a marathon runner, extreme healthy eater, personal trainer and someone with a background in healthcare, I was anxious to see what this book had to offer. I forced myself to read to page 64 (thinking it might get better) and eventually had to quit reading. I will not read anymore of this disgusting book and will most likely donate it to a library. The information is completly bogus!! After reading only 3 chapters, I discovered that coffee, milk, protein, and all meat is bad for me.....seriously?? I was shocked at the completly untrue information in this book. I think I will continue to follow my own knowledgable eating habits and stay far, far away from what these women have written.

I read this book awhile ago and thought it would be interesting to see what other peoples thoughts on it were, both positve and negative. I think alot of the negative reviews are misleading, they are in no way promoting eating disorders of any kind. Although, I did see some inconsistancies in the book, they were also explained on why they thought processed vegan food was okay over regular processed food.

Alot of the negative reviews discussed their language as well, I found their in-your-face format refreshing. They do warn when parts of the book are going to be graphic and disturbing, such as the sections talking about animal abuse. They give credit to where they are getting the information, they are not just making it up as they go along as many of the negative reviews are suggesting. I have read so many different diet books that are just plain boring.Their vulgar vocabulary it makes it not only funny but eye opening as well. I started this book later in the night and read almost all the way through and finished in the morning, I couldn't put it down! I found myself laughing out loud and re-reading parts to my husband because they were hilarious but true at the same time.

I think that this book is great way to change your eating habits and gives you the information you need to do so. I am not vegan, but it did make me think differently about what I am eating. I did end up losing weight after reading it because it makes you think about what exactly it is that you are putting in your body and where it came from. They make many valid points and I would suggest this book to anyone who wants to learn to eat differently and lose weight while in the process.

The Skinny Bitch is all about you. The you you want to be deep down inside and the you that you really are...Not to be confused with a scrawny troublesome witch, but your true physical being you were meant to be since childbirth. And the authors of this book with their series, are telling you exactly like it is. So if you are serious about getting into or staying in shape, you'd better be listening to the skinny bitches who are going to get you on track and keep you there! They may be like those scrawny troublesome witches you ran into in the past, but they know their stuff and honey, tell it like it is!!

100% trash. These callous, ignorant women have somehow tricked people into buying this ridiculous book. Only buy this book if you want to be screamed at and insulted with vulgarity, presented with loads and loads of misleading information, and sold a load of nothing. They give vegans and food activists (of which I am one) a bad name.

Easy read. Great information. I'm still working on becoming vegan though. Its hard!

The first couple few chapters were great. Warnings of the dangers of artificial sweeteners, refined sugar, hydrogenated oils, etc. I was even with them on the ridiculousness of Atkins. Then the book suddenly turned into a rabid vegan manifesto.

Later, the authors go on to tout the fabulousness of water fasts and give faulty "scientific" reasoning for not eating breakfast.
Oh, and processed food is bad... *unless* it's the processed fake-meat/cheese/junkfood substitutes they like. Basically they give the idea that if it's 'vegan', it's all good, no matter what. This is misleading and dangerous.

The basis of their dieting approach seems to be to gross you out and guilt you out of eating pretty much anything.
I do have to agree with a previous reviewer that it does come across as a guidebook for "acceptable" anorexia.

At the least, it's not about actual nutrition. And there is no middle ground. You're either with them (strictly vegan) or evil and filled with rotting-flesh and the rage/fear/tears of animals (I kid you not... this is literally what they say).

One thing I found particularly bothersome was the idea that buying organic is more important than being able to pay your rent. Once again, this is an actual statement from the book.
The idea seems to be that if you can't afford to buy everything organic, just starve until you can or else you'll be a terrible, miserable, disgusting, fat slob for ever.

I'm not sure how I would feel about the book if I'd had any idea it was a vegan diatribe before I picked it up. I just happened across the audiobook at my library and the description gives no hint of what lies within. I was expecting a slightly foul-mouthed and humorous book about health and nutrition. I got an angry (and sometimes very far fetched) rant about the authors' political views and the evils of eating meat, eggs, and dairy. I listened to the entire thing, hoping that eventually it would get past the militant PETA stuff and get into some actual nutritional/diet information. Unfortunately, that never happened. As close as it got was lists of their favorite processed vegan foods. It was more like an advertisement for their favorite foods rather than a guide to eating well.

I have nothing against veganism in general, but I'm not interested in going vegan myself and would not have wasted my time with this book if I'd had any idea that was what it was about.
And I do have a problem with being insulted for not being 100% organic vegan.

Yes, I am very interested in eating more veggies and whole grains. Yes, I agree that artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics, etc are terrible and I don't want them in my food. I certainly try to buy organic when I can.

But for the authors, there is no middle ground. No easing into these drastic lifestyle changes. No leeway, guidelines, or plan of any sort. Just all or nothing. And insults for anyone who doesn't go balls-to-the-wall 100%. This is a recipe for failure and discouragement.

If you're interested in tips on upping the veggie & grain content of your diet in a practical and healthy way, without being put down for choosing to keep meat, eggs, and dairy in the rotation, try The Flexitarian Diet by Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, LDN. I actually picked this book up on the same trip to the library. It's a much more sensible and practical approach and includes useful information and suggestions instead of employing scare/gross-out tactics and insults.

Skinny Bitch definitely left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I felt tricked into an angry vegan diatribe sneak-attack. If I'd actually spent money on it, I would be really mad.

And if I was vegan, I'd be enraged and embarrassed to be represented in this manner. Veganism is a legitimate and potentially rewarding lifestyle choice. But this book does not represent it well and is totally counterproductive. And readers shouldn't have to be misled into reading your book. That's just pathetic.

This is a very informative book with a ton of comedy thrown in that makes you want to keep reading. I highly recommend it.

I love this book! It's a great chance to change your life and feel good!
To all meat addicts: Just admit that you are too weak to give up the habit and that you don't care about animal abuse instead of trying to ridicule the one's who do!

I've been a vegan for almost 7 years and I made the decision after reading books like Fast Food Nation, Food Revolution and Diet for a Small Planet. I've been curious about this book so I decided to check it out at the library. So glad I didn't spend any money on it. It starts out entertaining but quickly starts to aggrivate with all the unscientific nonsense.

They say that there main purpose is to turn people into vegans and help animals but they go too far by insisting that to be healthy you should only eat fruit for breakfast and you should only eat when almost to the starving point. I almost fell over when they used the old scam from numerous fasts and diets that claims when you feel dizzy and nauceous it is because your toxins are being removed from your body. What a bunch of bs. The fruit thing is a total rip off from Fit for Life by Harvey Diamond. There is no scientific proof that fruit should be eaten alone. And that dizzy feeling you have because you aren't supposed to snack is low blood sugar. I love how they explain that when you wake up you shouldn't eat until you are hungry because your body is cleansing itself. As they would say "crap".

They claim that sugar is bad and then recommend high sugar soy ice cream. They just can't seem to stick to one theme other than if you eat animal products you will be fat. I know a lot of thin meat eaters. They should have stuck with a plant based, whole foods diet will keep you thin and most importantly healthy. There are plenty of overweight vegans. Also, the recommended meal plan they have is extremely low in calories. Many people would feel deprived. If you are looking for a healthy plant based diet then read some of Dr. McDougall's books or check out his website. It's all reasonable, science based information.

Ladies, you are not doing anything for the "cause" by writing myths and out right lies. Enjoy the money you've earned and please stop publishing books!

Seeing as I just spent the past 10 minutes very enthusiastically recommending this book to a friend, I figured I might as well post a review...

I decided to read this book because I was basically sick of feeling like crap all the time and needed a serious life re-boot. I read an article by one of the authors and really liked it, and it made me think Skinny Bitch might just be what I needed. I am SO GLAD that I did. While I can COMPLETELY see how the general tone would put off a lot of people, it was definitely what I needed. I was sick of crappy quasi-advice and wishy-washy guidelines - I found it maddening. So somebody saying, "What are you stupid? That makes no sense at all!" was actually much appreciated. But once again - I can definitely see how the abrasiveness would not be appreciated by all. (That being said, the book IS called "Skinny Bitch" not "Skinny Warm and Fuzzy Friend to Hold Your Hand and Tell You You're Perfect Just the Way You Are")

I'm not sure what else my post can add to the 900+ other reviews, but let me just give you some background on who I am so you can see where I'm coming from. I'm a public health worker and researcher/data geek. Once I started working in this field I became absolutely horrified with not only the travesty that is the American food supply regulatory system, but also with the use and reporting of health data. There's a great book out there that I highly recommend called "How to Lie With Statistics" - once you really get an understanding of how data "works", you start seeing misrepresentation and misinterpretation all over the place. And it's scary! (maybe I should write a review over there too...) I have access to a lot of hard data that other people do not, and I also know where to find reliable sources and interpret them myself, but I'm in the minority - and it really upsets me when I see the public getting info I KNOW is bad.

Anyway, the point is that I know some people think the data in this book is way off base and/or biased, but for the most part it is on point. Sure the whole thing about veggies being "alive" when you eat them compared to "dead" meat, etc. - that's a semantics issue I think. The *point* is that eating tons of meat is bad for you and eating tons of veggies is good for you. Period. And anyone who would tell you otherwise is either an idiot or pushing an agenda. I have no vested interest in whether or not you eat meat or dairy or processed sugar or whatever. (Although I might argue that I'm not thrilled about having to pay for the medical bills of people who are trashing their own bodies). But I'm just saying that because it's a fact. If you want to eat McDs every day or smoke crack or, I don't know, jump off a cliff - I could care less.

Also, what I think a lot of people don't understand is that the meat most Americans are eating is not the "ideal" kind of meat they are picturing when they eat it. And the agencies that they think are protecting them AREN'T. That is not a vegan/vegetarian/omnivore issue - that is a quality control issue. And I'm not basing that on this book; I'm basing that on first-hand knowledge. I'm just glad that someone is finally telling the American people about it! (And if it's in a diet book, I guess that's as good a route as any to get to the American people...)

This has already been the longest book review I've ever written, but one more thing: I gave up dairy for good because of this book. I had known it wasn't good for me, and this book finally made me realize that I needed to stop being dumb and just do it. And I lost 25 pounds and feel great. That being said, I'm not perfect - I still drink a coke every once in a while, I occasionally eat (non-farmed) fish, I drink coffee, etc. But this book really helped me start making positive changes and start doing things based on what made sense and made me feel good instead of what everyone else was doing or saying - in all aspects of my life. And for that I am very thankful.

Using scare tactics, faulty science, and stupid logic to freak people out about meat is the pinnacle of bitch.

Humans are omnivores. Meat is complete nutrition in itself. Read the (slightly more scientific) writings of explorer-researcher Vilhjalmur Stefansson, who ate a 90% meat diet with the Inuit and a year-long 100% meat diet as an experiment, and THRIVED. Vegans, on the other hand, have to jump through hoops to meet their nutritional needs. There's nothing natural about having to take extra supplements and worry about balancing this-and-that. It makes no sense. This bitch is skinny, but she's also pretty stupid.

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60% propaganda, 20% irrational thinking, 20% typical inspiration diet-book filler.

Having been a vegan for seven years many years ago, I would not have purchased this book if the cover honestly portrayed what the contents are. I've been there and done that and was looking for a witty, funny book with refreshing take on eating strategies. This book was neither refreshing, witty nor funny. The shock value of being exposed to words such as moron, a**hole and worse wore off at some point during my junior high years. These two women are angry bullies who use their vegetarian agenda in the name of healthy eating. Few can subsist or feed their families using their strategies. Most people have to work within time and money constraints and cannot buy top-shelf organic produce at small health food stores to feed the entire family; nor do many of us have the time that it takes to drive from store to store to find the foods on their "acceptable" lists. And no, the money is not spent being spent elsewhere on "clothes, jewelry, manicures and magazines" (p. 179). I find that statement more insulting than the offensive language. Clearly, the authors have never had to face the daunting task of preparing dinner for a family with diverse tastes and nutritional needs at the end of a long day at work. The fact that they admit that one of the reasons they wrote this book was to avoid getting "real" jobs says it all. Save your money. I'm sorry I tossed the receipt out before I read the book.

I bought this book because I didn't have time to read it in-store. And it has some good thoughts and some good research, but mostly they just rage against meat and "chemicals" in all non whole-foods type stores. So basically if you're not buying organic Jo-Jo's from Trader Joe's you're killing yourself and your family. I love Trader Joe's and I shop there exclusively, but I don't buy the "everything you ingest from a normal store is bad" thought. And their research is not necessarily substantiate. For example: Coffee.. they call it a chemical and how bad it is for you and how it contains pesticides, etc. The air we breathe contains pesticide - especially here in so cal. But also, Coffee has been recently shown to fight bladder, stomach, and kidney cancers. It's actually a fairly healthy antioxidant and a fairly natural product. Not to mention our participation in fair coffee trade helps the economies of other countries. But whatever... these "bitches" are only out to sell their agenda... also their recomendation to eat "one piece of fruit for breakfast" is silly... it's so hollywood it's not even funny. Hollywood bitches who can afford to eat exclusively from fair-trade,organic,non chemically food at only 500 calories/day... of course are skinny bitches.. and they're bitches b/c they're hungry. There are thousands of starving people right in hollywood... they call themselves all sorts of things .. nutritionists, actors, set directors, whatever.. but they're all a bunch of hollywood bitches.

On the other hand... the book did get me to mostly give up soda (i'm down to 2/day!) and i'm having vegies for dinner tonight instead of McD's. So there's a start. It did make me feel pretty nuts for eating the way i have been. But i'm not a fruit portion away from being a skinny bitch like these hos.

I am an MD and a long time nutrition fanatic, non redmeat eater (lifelong), animal rights, veggie and wholefoods freak; but I am also a recovering anorexic.
This book should be banned! These women advocate starving, fasting, and self punishment as a means to "the perfect body." I am a current pescatarian. I tried to eliminate eggs, dairy, and fish from my diet, but lost even more weight, was down to 94 pounds and drank so much water I had electrolyte imbalances and was almost hospitalized for them! Yes, folks, these chicks advocate drinking water just like I did so that you become so hyponatremic you reach a delirium ( as witnessed by my family 2.5 years ago!)
I am for humane treatment of animals and environmentally sustainable living MORE SO THAN MOST. I buy local farm foods, eggs only from local farms, try to do whole raw milk from local sources when I can and do not eat meat or chicken as well as buying primarily organic fruits and vegetables. But if you are looking for some literature along those reasonable AND MUCH SAFER MEDICALLY sound approaches, I recommend Michael Pollan (one of my alltime favorites), Food Politics, and Nourishing Wisdom. NOT THIS ANOREXIA BULIMIA FAN CLUBCRAP! Dont' get me wrong, some of the chapters on US food policies and slaughterhouse practices are MUST READ MATERIAL for everyone... but this info is better obtained through more reliable sources.
the "medical" reasons for breast feeding i.e. that it is "an addiction" and for waiting until you are "famished" to eat your next meal are COMPLETELY WRONG HERE! hello... and weren't we always taught NOT to wait till the end of the day for our biggest meal. Please spare yourself the time and unnecessary guilt and do not bother with this book. Just "eat food, not too much, mostly plants."

I picked this book up at the store a while ago. It's a quick read; I finished it in a couple of days. But I think my advice to those who were unimpressed with it would be that their (the authors') kind of thinking is like a religious sermon in the sense that they're advertising their lifestyle because they're convinced it can improve your quality of life, too. In that vein, I apply the advice my dad always gives me about religion: take out of it what you think makes sense and leave the rest in church.

I'm not entirely convinced to do everything they suggest in the book. No-sulfite wines? I looked that up - nearly all of the world's winemakers add sulfites to their wines (besides sulfites naturally occuring on fruit skins). Without sulfites your wine would practically be vinegar by the time you pour it. Natural deoderant and toothpaste? I'm not rushing onto that bandwagon, either, especially since they didn't exactly pack those parts of the book with stories and statistics.

When it comes to giving up meat and dairy they do make very compelling arguments. Animal cruelty, environmental impact and our obesity epidemic has lead me to agree that Americans do probably consume much more meat and cheese than they need. However, considering their admition that something as beneficial as vitamin B-12 can only be found in animal products, I've concluded that meat and dairy are still part of a well-balanced diet. Just not in the amounts the USDA insists on - that I will also agree with!

So, motivated by this book, one of my resolutions this year is to "eat vegetarian and/or vegan more often". So far I've done well: I've ordered the veggie option at restaurants much more often than I used to and I've stopped my daily habit of cereal and milk for breakfast; going instead for oatmeal and tea (speaking of which I also have picked up the habit of herbal tea to alleviate my daily urge for acid-heavy coffee). (and when I get back from Iraq I fully intend to pick up some of those seasonal veggie cookbooks I've added to my wishlist.)

But in the spirit of finding balance in life, I don't think I'll give up the sprinkle of feta in my salad or the occasional tuna sashimi.

I did not like this book. I thought it was a string of random statements without facts or explanations to back them up. I found it to be entirely lacking in substance. The authors provided little reasoning or scientific explanation. Reading it, I felt like I was listening to a friend who watched some segment on TV about nutrition and then decides to tell me about it, when I know she is just repeating what she heard and really has no idea what she's talking about. Annoying!

Overall, I was very disappointed! While I certainly agree with some of the things they tell you to do, it gave me a headache to read. Would not recommend this to a friend.

It's fun, blunt, informative, it's how my friends and I sometimes jargon with each other. It's different, and the authors took an approach never taken before. I found it refreshing.

The authors aren't saying get reed thin, they're saying, "You're beautiful, you're smart, but you're making excuses, we're calling you on it, now get going, girl." Check out the dietbook aisles at any bookstore - with all the hand-holding, cheerleading, and positive affirmations, we're still a fat nation with body image issues i.e victims. Heck, even Oprah's fat again.

Am I a vegan? No, but I am done with pork and beef and have no problem if you're not. This book supports my decision.

I really dislike this book.

Their language is horrible; they use as many swear words as possible for shock value. Their grammar is terrible. Did anyone edit this thing? I was incredibly turned off by the writing style and tone of the book.

If you can get past the language, most of the information presented is off mark or just plain wrong. The majority of the "scientific" information is not backed up by citations or references.

It's presented as a healthy diet book but the real motive is to convince you to become a vegan. It's a very unpalatable piece of propaganda.

OMG--I had to read this book after seeing my SIL become a vegan overnight and lose a ton of weight. If you like being made to feel like an idiot, and can tolerate profane words being tossed at you like the salads these two ladies live on--then buy this book!! It basically goes over all the common sense ways we should be eating and basically makes you feel like a second-class-citizen if you choose to eat any meat product. BE WARNED: If you will not even consider the possibility of being a vegan, than this book is NOT for you--it goes into some pretty graphic banter about how animals are treated in a slaughterhouse (any animal advocate already knows this stuff)--I thought the book to be a waste of my reading time and intellegence. I'll stick with my "common sense" diet which is minimal processed/fried/junk foods and more all natural foods--see I just saved you around $15.00!!! LOL

I was disappointed. Perhaps I should have read more about it before purchasing for my kindle. I thought the sample chapter was hilarious and wanted to like this book. But the more I read, I became put off by the propaganda. I read half of it last night. I may pick it back up later, but I was hoping for something about healthy eating. Not animals being tortured, and how messed up the USDA is... etc etc.

It did however motivate me to think about better choices I can make. Choosing organic, all natural alternatives. There were a few products I'm eager to try.

If I were Vegan, I'd give this 5 stars. But I'm not, and as horrible as this may sound. I LOVE steak! :) But I respect them for voicing their opinion so passionately.

This book was absolutley terrible. I thought I was buying a "tough love" nutrition book -- but instead was treated to chapter after chapter of two unqualified, foul-mouthed women (which stops being funny about halfway in) pushing a vegan agenda. I get it: you're vegetarians. I respect your choices. But what do all the chapters about animal slaughter have to do with nutrition? There's so many moments and "tips" that are so ridiculous -- like giving blood or fasting to lose weight -- I laughed out loud. How did this make it to the bestseller list? I'm sorry, it needs more than a funny title to be a good book.

You should only buy this book if you are seriously considering becoming a vegan. Here...I'll summarize what the book says so you don't even have to buy it: meat is bad, dairy is bad, processed food is bad, organic fruits, veg and whole grains are good. There I just saved you $10 and a few hours.

It's hardly a diet plan, there are only a few blurbs on exercise and it pretty much repeats stuff you've heard elsewhere, except they REALLY push the veganism. In fact, they even include some sad stories about how poorly farm animals are treated to make you feel even guiltier. I think it's really unrealistic for most people and am kinda bummed I bought it...

I bought this book because after reading the first chapter or two in the book store, I completely agreed with everything I read. I had already cut out my daily diet sodas & coffees & replaced it with green tea and lots of water, etc. If I'd had known the turn it would take in subsequent chapters, I wouldn't have wasted my money. I have no desire to become vegan, nor do I even think it's currently possible with the lifestyle I lead. I rarely eat meat and know the source of my meat most of the time anyway. I don't mind the animal mistreatment information, I think all of American should know what's going on, it's certainly disgusting, but I am personally not going completely vegan or even completely vegetarian so this book was a complete waste of money on me. Unless you want to go vegan, look for something else.

First I would like to say that I cannot believe people would be surprised at the language used in the book. Its called Skinny B!tch, not Skinny Woman of No Ill Repute. There is a curse word in the title, why are you surprised at the bad language inside? And trust me, there is lots of it!

I knew this book had a Vegan message before I purchased it, and so would anyone else had they taken the time to read any reviews about it.

The authors aren't just spouting nonsense; almost every statement found inside this book has research to back it up. Whether or not you decide to go Vegan, the book demonstrates a lot of healthy, easy alternatives to eating junk food. Another reviewer stated this book is "all or nothing", when it actually encourages taking small steps towards replacing the bad foods in your diet with good ones. There is even a list of healthy snacks with the same great taste as their unhealthy counterparts.

If you like to feign ignorance about the foods you are eating, by all means read another book. How many Americans have actually visited a slaughterhouse and seen what goes on inside? This book will tell you and then some.

Take the time to read the book, and if you still don't believe it do some researching yourself. Use your head.

So, I was home watching the Ellen show a while ago and saw two beautiful women on there promoting their book, Skinny Bitch. I had to buy it! In fact, I bought 3; 1 for me, 1 for my mom, 1 for my sister.
I had often thought about how crappy I felt all of the time and really needed to figure out what could make me feel better as well as lose a few extra pounds. Well, this book told me everything I was doing wrong! I was a faithful coffee drinker, junk food, meat eating naive person, until I read this book. It has changed the way I look at everything I put into my body. I have quit drinking coffee and soda and began drinking green tea and tons of water. I eat a lot of fruits and veggies and very low amounts of meat. Chapter six is about animal cruelty and is really tough to read, but if you can get through it, it will change you forever!
I can't believe what society has done to us all.
This book is unquestionably worth the few bucks I spent on it.
FYI- Some pretty bad language, but it does get their point across.

I have been a typical "dieter" following alot of the "fad" diets including low-carb and Atkins all my adult life. I read this book and it literally flipped a switch in my brain. I became vegan(except for greek yogurt in the mornings--still my achilles heel!), April 15, 2008. The book was easy to read and offered lots of specific product suggestions in substitutions for the milk, dairy and meats that I gave up. It has been very easy, I do not feel deprived in any way( "vegan" chocolate and ice cream taste great!), I have found great receipes (including the ones in their follow up book) and Dr Weil's e-newsletter..I do not have any "binge" desires, it has leveled out my hunger levels. I have always had high cholesterol (220+). Last August 2007 this, again, was the case. This August 2008, after 4 months of being vegan, my cholesterol dropped FIFTY that's right-- 5-0 points! My triglycerides(a measure of fat in your blood) dropped FORTY Points! If that isn't compelling I don't know what is! I made no other changes to my diet or exercise patterns. I cannot recommend this book enough!

This book is completely unrealistic. Please save your money and do not buy this book. It is completely biased about the meat industry. Many of their "facts" are not referenced clearly. I just always question a book that does not give the other point of view.

This book essentially wants you to eat like a rabbit. Of course you'll be a skinny bitch, because you'll be hungry and bitter! The kicker for me was near the end when they give the ideal daily diet: 1) For breakfast eat a piece of fruit only... But not until you are really hungry, then eat one bite every 10 minutes. 2) For lunch, wait until you are completely "ravenous" and then eat a vegetable salad.

Goodness gracious! For all those that gave high ratings to this book, I'll be curious to see if they actually stick with it, because it is completely unrealistic.

Ok, so if you do not mind having a $2,000 grocery bill a month, rarely going out to eat, and sitting alone in the corner at family/friend get togethers because you can't eat anything there..then this book is for you! Parts are true, however people we only live once and moderation is key! This diet is almost so hard to follow, its unrealistic anyone in the right mind could not stick to it! I can assure you that whether you eat vegan or eat what you like moderatley, I can't imagine it prolonging your life being a complete vegan vs a moderate diet. Water, Proteins, Veggies, occasionaly treating yourself that is the way to go. THIS BOOK IS UNREALISTIC, A FAD, just look at the cover its there just go grab your attention and thats about it.

These women seem to think that their diet promotes a sort of blanket virtue that enables them to trash everyone and everything around them so long as they remain skinny. I'm betting their spouses, children and other family members think otherwise. Nevertheless, if you like being abused and don't mind reading pages of profanity-laden misinformation, then by all means buy this book.

This is possibly the worst book I've ever read, definitely the worst diet book. It is basically a long rant against the USDA, FDA, EPA and any other entity that has us "brainwashed" into eating animal products. Amid all of the hyperbole and ridiculous advice (such as don't take painkillers on your period because the pain is supposed to prepare you for childbirth), there is one message: adopt a vegan lifestyle to lose weight. This book has no practical advise on how to diet or successfully control weight. If you are actually interested interested in a vegan dieting book with some substance, check out Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman.

Sadly enough I spent money on this book. I thought it would be a guide to every day healthy eating, instead a vegan calling the reader names and spouting off truly horrific details of the slaughter houses. I read about 2 pages of that, and was so sick to my stomach I skipped a couple of chapters. The authors are trying to scare you into being a vegan, which is not the correct tactic in my opinion. If this book could be rated zero stars, that's what I would give it. To bad I can't get my money back.

Like many reviewers here, I am a proud vegan. I enjoyed much of what this book has to offer--mostly the info on artificial sweeteners, refined sugar, slaughterhouses, and the USDA. It's a super-fast read, and I found the authors likable for the most part. If you're interested in healthier eating or getting a to-the-point intro on some vegan thinking, this book will be of SOME use.

However, that being said... I sort of cringed while reading it thinking that this was going to be a lot of people's introduction to veganism & its philosophies. I understand "tough love" & even "shocking" the reader into GETTING IT, but I think that the authors were at times bordering on abusive toward the reader... Being vegan already, I could look past it to find the bits of wisdom scattered throughout--but I think if I had gone into this book with an "omni outlook" (for lack of a better term) and been unprepared for the authors' viewpoints, I would have been turned off by their attitudes throughout much of it.

A lot of people have a negative impression of veganism (it's too strict, it's too limiting, vegans are PETA freaks, etc.)--all of which is NOT true. So, I sort of get why the authors don't say right on the cover "A BOOK ON VEGAN NUTRITION" because, well... Then only vegans (or those already headed in that direction) would buy it. The authors were trying to reach out to ALL women to get them to think about the consequences of what we put in our mouths. I think the authors have good hearts, and that their intentions are very good... But I definitely understand why a lot of women would be turned off by them. (Personally, I had no issue with the foul language & didn't find it distracting, and at times they were very encouraging & inspiring. Saying things like, "You CAN have the body you want!" or "You ARE worth it!" But when terms like "lazy slob," etc. were directed AT their customer... That seemed a bit much, especially for those readers who were already being shocked by so much new--and sometimes upsetting--info.)

I also agree with those reviewers who say the authors didn't really offer a lot of helpful info in the way of specific things to eat. Incorporating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, leafy greens, soy milk, water, exercise, etc. is easy to understand... However, that ALONE will not make anyone lose weight. It's the PORTION CONTROL, and having the right balance of things. The authors don't go into that nearly enough. I can tell you that I've been vegan for almost one year now, and could not be happier! I absolutely love this lifestyle, and it has benefited me in more ways than I could ever list here. BUT, I have not lost one pound (nor am I trying to). I have maintained my weight--maybe even gained a pound or two from trying so much new, delicious food.

I know a couple of omni women who've read this book & loved it... It inspired them to head toward a healthier lifestyle, and eventually vegetarianism (first cutting back on--then eliminating--meat, exchanging refined sugar for healthier options, upping their veggie & fruit intake, etc.--eliminating cheese is still to come :). But based on these reviews, it seems that this book has alienated as many women as it's interested. I just hope those who felt any interest in veganism (or animal rights, healthier eating, etc.) will not be totally turned off by this book & will look to other sources to learn more. There is SO MUCH info out there on veganism, and most of it is written in a much gentler, though still honest, tone.

I highly recommend "The Vegan Sourcebook" for anyone interested in reading more (or instead of this book). "Becoming Vegan," "The Vegan Diet as Chronic Disease Prevention," "The China Study," and "Eat to Live," (to name a few) are all fantastic, as well. One of the most amazing programs I've ever heard is the "Vegetarian Food for Thought" podcast. It's available for free on iTunes, for anyone who's interested. The host (Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, also the author of the terrific "The Joy of Vegan Baking") is so compassionate, interesting, insightful, and SMART!

One crucial principle to MY personal veganism (especially in the beginning), is this (and the authors of this book don't give this message): *Don't do nothing because you can't do everything. Do something--anything.* If you are someone who thinks, "I could live without beef, pork, and chicken. But I could never give up fish!"... Why not try cutting out everything but fish? Just because you can't cut out ALL animal products doesn't mean you can't cut out any. Think you can never give up cheese? Try eliminating everything but, and see where it takes you. I wish the "Skinny Bitch" authors would have given the impression that baby steps ARE acceptable. Some people can (and do) change overnight; most don't. Veganism doesn't HAVE to be "all or nothing." ANY step you can take toward this lifestyle is helpful. You will reap the benefits, as will the environment, and countless animals.

If you didn't like this book, but are still AT ALL interested in veganism, please consider reading something else. These authors don't speak for ALL vegans, just like one rude omnivore doesn't speak for ALL omnis. There is truth to what these authors are saying; they just don't say it in a style that is accessible to all.

I bought this book on the recommendation of a friend and it has changed my life. It wasn't at all what I expected but I am well on my way to becoming a Skinny Bitch! I could totally relate to everything and found it extremely personable. I would recommend this book to any woman who wants to know the truth about what she is putting inside her body and how to be the best she can be!

I was interested in this book because of a girlfriend. Raised in Texas and never missing my meat in every meal I was very skeptical and confused as to why she would give up all the yummy stuff, I could not put it down at the store and in fact went to B&N to find the cookbook too. Over the course of a couple days I had completely converted! It is not a diet book as much as a way of life. It really spells out *what* you are eating with your food and *what* it is actually doing, or has the potential to do, to your body. Just from a health standpoint it is very informative and factual. I did not read the "slaughter" chapter but they touch on it through the book and freely give their opinion of "rotting corpses". I feel like much of they indulge a bit because they are adamantly against it, but who is to say? The language is VULGAR!! f***, a** are thrown about like nothing, so be warned! As much as I would like to share straight from the book to my kids it is impossible. It is written expressly to woman, which is a shame, men could really benefit from this too. So they are forced to put up with a bit if they are interested enough. I have been almost 100% vegan for about a week now. I feel amazing! It is all stuck in my head and as much as I try to deny it, I am reformed.

Interesting that many reviewers mention the profanity of this book, but fail to mention how insulting it is. Salty language doesn't trouble me; paying for a book that aims its vulgarity directly at the reader in the form of personal insults does. If you want to lose weight and get healthy, why should you sacrifice your already-fragile self-esteem to do it?

The authors lost credibility with me in the first chapters, where they distinguished beer and wine from "alcohol." I have a news flash, girls...beer and wine ARE alcohol. I believe the word they are looking for is "liquor" or "spirits," but to suggest that beer and wine aren't alcohol only serves to perpetuate a myth that has fueled the road to rehab for many problem drinkers.

This book covers no new ground. If you want to learn about healthy eating, vegan lifestyle, chemicals in our food supply, try some of the following:
Diet for a New America
Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills
Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease
Let's Get Well
Dr. Whitaker's Guide to Natural Healing : America's Leading Wellness Doctor Shares His Secrets for Lifelong Health!
Perfect Weight: The Complete Mind/Body Program for Achieving and Maintaining Your Ideal Weight (Perfect Health Library)

Whether you need to be scared into giving up what's bad for you, or you prefer a more scientific approach, you'll find what you need in these and countless other books. You don't have to pay to be bullied--just remember high school.

This book is full of tough love but I love it! It is truthful and full of great information. I did my research before I bought this book so I was prepared for their approach to diet. I read the book in one day and was a vegan the next! If you are interested in turning a blind eye to where your food comes from then dont read this book!

Being vegan is not easy but it's not only good for your health, but also for the environment (do you care about global warming?) Also, prevents the suffering of billions of animals each year. I am in the process of being a vegan, and compare to my previous pregnancies (in which I ate lots of corpse and drank rocket fuel and antibiotics through milk- and I was very very sick for the most part) I am having a very easy pregnancy this time. Cutting the bad food from my diet really helped.
Be open-minded and read this book.

This book is the worst bait and switch I have ever encountered. I wish I could get my money back. Instead of the witty, interesting book I was expecting on how to look and be fabulous, this book is nothing more than a re-tread of every tired argument you've ever heard on why you should be a vegan. They even admit that they made up the clever name as a marketing ploy. If you want to hear all about how animals in the slaughter industry are mistreated or about all the bad additives in food, go right ahead and buy the book, but don't expect witty, amusing, interesting or original content. Literally the worst book I have read in a long, long time.

I was looking forward to this book after I skimmed a few pages at the bookstore. I wanted to read more about eating right and and living a more healthy lifestyle...and in need of something less dull to read. The title "Skinny Bitch" certainly sets the tone of the book. I found some of the topics to be helpful, but I couldn't get over how unnecessarily crass this book was. It was obnoxious. After reading half of the book, I practically just skimmed through the rest and then threw it in the airport trash. I would not recommend this to anyone that eats meat. It could be offensive.

This book tells it like it is. I have read many books on diet. This one it the funniest, yet it does cover the basic reasons to avoid meat, dairy, and processed foods.

I just finished "The World Peace Diet" by Dr. Will Tuttle. It explains in depth what these ladies are talking about. I believe that this book will help many young people get off these harmful foods, and thus help make this planet a better place. Kudos to the skinny bitches!

It is about time a vegan book made it into the mainstream.

I am a board-certifed Medical Doctor and just finished this trash that masquerades as non-fiction. While there is some merit to their comments about the meat-processing industry, the so-called "scientific" references they make are, for the most part, bunk. This diatribe is uniquely without merit, the dietary goals impossible to ascertain, and should never have been published. These women are intellectual lightweights. Do not buy this garbage but if you have been suckered in already, disregard its contents entirely.

There is little serious scientific work that demonstrates that "holistic", "natural", or "organic" foods are any better for you than ordinary conventionally-produced food. Maybe they are; maybe they are not - we don't know very much. Most of the health claims for these over-priced and over-hyped fads are in the same category as crystal healing and aromatherapy: pseudo-scientific babble.

We do know that "natural" is not necessarily good for you. Plenty of plants are toxic. Nature doesn't love us; it's just the place where we live.

It is true that Americans are overweight: so, eat less (of whatever) and exercise more. It is also true that life expectancies are increasing, the cancer rate is decreasing, and malnutrition in the world has drastically decreased (except in cases where political unrest or government corruption has intervened).

I dislike animal cruelty as much as anyone, but let's solve the other problems in the world first. It's not a joke that if there were starving puppies in Darfur, Americans would know more about it.

In fact, from a public health viewpoint, organic produce is bad for population health. We do know that eating more of any kind of produce is healthful. Basic economics says that when things cost more, people consume less. Poorer people, encouraged to buy organic, will consume less produce overall. So, the raving vegan proselytizers are actually damaging public health, although they do appeal to the self-absorbed and pretentious scientific illiterates.

my lovely, trim, glamorous little sister received this book as a Christmas gift this year. its suspicious cover and title got the better of me, and i tore through the text in no more than two hours and needing a paper bag to breathe into. it was almost exactly what i expected. the emotionally and mentally abusive text - replete with cussing and pejoratives at least 4x per page - is nothing more than an obvious promotion of veganism. while i haven't anything against choosing to eat however one would like, what alarms me is the seductive manner this book immediately fashions itself to be - the chick-lit looking cover with the starred "#1 New York Times Best Seller!" gives it off like some trendy book about health choices told through singleton-esque faux-witted tones. what the book actually contains is a violent script calling women "fat pigs" and "slobs" as well as "pussies" for eating meat products, drinking alcohol, milk, coffee, soda, and basically anything short of water and eating only what has naturally fallen off a tree limb. i would have been more impressed had the women hand-written it on dead bark.

an entire chapter was tugged from Eisnitz' "Slaughterhouse" - it includes excerpts from interviews with slaughterhouse workers describing in horrid detail the gravest of their sins. it claims, thusly, that eating meat is like eating anger, fear and terror.

tough-love this most certainly is not. if eating figs and berries is a call to love and saving the world one bite at a time, these women shouldn't be filled with such bile and spite.

The only reason these authors are skinny "b*tches" is because they have to live in eternal starvation as vegans. I guess that would make anyone a b*tch but I'll never know because a vegan I will never be. I eat all the things they tell you not to and I'm already skinny! I don't OD on the bad stuff but I don't say "never" to candy etc. As for their tell-it-like-it is approach -- I think they are just trying to emulate Simon Cowell in their over-the-top criticisms, but it kind of just comes off as bad writing. Calling people names and making stupid analogies makes them sound like they do not know how to communicate like adults. This book is only good for a few cheap chuckles, or maybe an English professor could use it as an example of very poor writing style.

Thank goodness I borrowed this book from the library... cause it's going back today!
This is what did it for me:
Page 145:
"Don't eat lunch until your close to ravenous."
What kind of ridiculous statement is that?
I would wager that few in this country understand what "ravenous" truly means.
Whatever dietary dogma you chose to follow, at least do it sensibly.

I can't remember when a book has prompted me to take immediate action like this one. Immediately after reading it, I threw away anything with sugar and aspartame in my house. It's not a diet book, its a new way of living healthy and happy. I was already a vegetarian and now I'm a vegan. What agenda?? Ooooo better watch out, these authors want their readers to make wise choices about what they put in their bodies. What's the problem? Those who have read diets book before have heard all of this information before, but not quite like this. Open your mind to a new way of living, a cleaner way for you and the earth and you won't be disappointed.

This book has a lot of valuable information and is a very "tough love" book. But it helped me lose 10 lbs in under 8 weeks. I did become a vegetarian (not veagan like the book says to) and I did not give up coffee (like the book says to) I am 5'10" and was at one point at 140 lbs., I am now 130 lbs and very proud of myself. I owe a lot to this book. You also don't have to follow every aspect of the book to loose weight

A friend of mine told me about this diet and with it she was able to lose 30 pounds.Before I didn't believe in such diets but when I saw my friend I understood that this is possible.I need to lose some weight so I'll try the diet.Hope it will have the same result on me as on my friend. I want to loose weight and also to begin to take more care of my appearance so I also bought a book that I recommend -How to be a Super Hot Woman: 339 Tips to Make Every Man Fall in Love with You and Every Woman Envy You I think every woman should do everything to look gorgeous. I'm glad such books with great tips exist.

I do not feel this drastic of a diet plain is sustainable for most people -- for the long haul.

No nicotine, no coffee, no sugar, no eggs, no meat, no dairy, no wine with sulfites, no sugar substitutes, the list of "crap" (as they call it) you cannot eat in this book is just endless.

When soy was mentioned, I was shocked that benefits of Non-GMO soy were not touted more. Recommending soy is like walking in quicksand. The jury is still out.

All in all, the authors curse like sailors and I found this to be a disappointing organic fruit and raw nuts diet that the average joe (or jane) would have an absolutely impossible time sticking to.

This is an excellent read and VERY informative on many levels. This is NOT a diet book. It is a "way of life" and health & nutrition book. As well as exposing what is really going on with the food we eat everyday. Once you read this you will strongly think about "what" you eat and "where" it is coming from. I like the sarcastic edge and humor of the authors. My husband started reading this book and couldn't put it down until he was finished.

I don't know if I am the only one feeling confused after reading this book. It seems to me that this two women think that just the two of them have the key to weight loss and healthy lifestyle, althoug they ignore basic principles of nutrition recognized for physicians all over the world and not just in the U.S. Dairy products bad for you? the only way to be a skinny girl is to be vegetarian or vegan? I really don't think that most of the women we see every day on TV or in real life, the girl next door that are not fat, is because the've given up to every single food gruop except the veggies, and fruit one. We need to eat in a healthier way, no fried food, no bad fats, more whole grain, etc, smaller portions, but don't give up your piece of fat free cheese, or afternoon yogurt because this women said so. They are vegetarians and they are going to support their way of eating even against the most logical studies and investigation ever done about food.

Some of the advise in this book is solid~drink water, limit alcohol, don't smoke, but the language was vulgar to say the least. I know sailors that sound like angels compaired to these two. In the beginning the swearing was tolerable, but page after page after page the language becomes grating.They sound completely ignorant and sadly this detracts from the message they are trying to impart. I understand how the government is in the bed with the meat and dairy industry...and I understand how inhumane slaughter houses are. But again, it is told like a rebellious teen ager. Clean it up ladies...you sound like idiots!

I bought this book a month ago and I haven't eaten meat since. It is a very easy read and I finished it in the car on a six hour drive. I am buying more copies for my friends. I don't want to risk loosing my copy. I plan on rereading it many times. It is very straight forward. No mixing words. It has opened my eyes and I am more aware of what I am putting on my plate. You will never look at food the same way. I highly recommend this book and I am going to preorder their new cookbook.

These authors seem to self-consciously set out to use crude language here and there ~ I presume so we will think they're sophisticated and not afraid to say "Bad" words.

In the end (although I didn't read that far) what they're asking the reader to do is become a vegetarian.

Even for a diet book, this is lightweight.

Not what I expected, vulgar and self serving, No crediable advice, sorry I spent my money.

Its ok to be a Vegan, however, not every one feels the same. Taking pot shots in a vulgar way at people who do not share their feeling was very offensive.

Wow. I just spent about 45 minutes reading excerpts of the book on amazon's online reader thingie, and that's 45 minutes I'll never get back. These two models certainly have their own agenda. So much so that it's distracting from the points they are trying to make.

I love a good witty, chick-focused read, and despite what other reviewers write, it's not THAT vulgar. What is offensive is how they talk down to the reader as if we were schoolchildren. And shoving their ideals down our throats. Have you ever had a friend who REALLY believed in something (like PETA or global warming) and just wouldn't shut the f**k up about it? It's not that you disagree, but they are just annoying biatches? Well that's who these two "girlfriends" are.

I was thisclose to clicking the "buy" button, but thank god I read some of it first. It's really a pile of crap.

While this book was written in an entertaining...although vulgarly entertaing fashion, it wasn't about becoming "skinny", ie. a weight loss approach. Basically, it was about how factory farming is a bad thing. No arguments here, just not what i was committing my valuable time to reading about at the moment that i needed diet advice!

It neglected to go into the underlying reasons to reject eating animal products. For instance, what if I get eggs from my own farm chickens that run free through the pasture and eat wholesome foods? Are the eggs still bad? I know lots of skinny girls that eat meat, eggs and junk food.

I can see their line of logic but it's very poorly fleshed out. The guilt or disgust factor only last so long for anyone with a brain to "think for themselves." This book stops short of anything meaningful to take away.

This book was not at all what I expected it to be. I was expecting to read about a trendy diet that would help me achieve quick weight loss but it wasn't. This book has changed my views about food, the treatment of animals and thinking twice about everything I put in my mouth. It's helped me make a change for the better! Not to mention I feel great!

A must read for every woman! Another besteller which I recommend - How to be a Super Hot Woman: 339 Tips to Make Every Man Fall in Love with You and Every Woman Envy You by Mandy Simons

They're really telling you everything you know - but in a kick-in-the-pants kind of tough love way. I've gone back and forth from vegetarian diets to those that include meats.

Maybe now I'll stay on track and become the skinny bitch I know I can be :)

I agree with most of the principles of this book such as cutting out meat...I don't eat meat just a little bit of chicken sometimes but I do consume fish (not shellfish) and don't want to give up eating fish. Many fish are tested for mercury and do not pose a health threat if consumed up to 3 times a week (the omega 3 fish oils have many benefits.

Also I don't think there is anything wrong with enjoying a latte or cappucino (I usually have mine in soy or low fat) as coffee has many antioxidants and the aroma of it can bring positive feelings.

It is true that dairy is fattening. I used to be allergic to dairy and wheat and avoided both but fter having an allergy elimination done, I introduced them into my diet and have put on a little bit of weight (i was on the border of underweight and healthy weight range). I think a little low fat dairy if beneficial - if you read 'How the Rich Get Thin' new calcium diet book, you will see.)

This no-nonsense book has many good points and ideas. While I do not and will not live as a vegetarian (this books main focus), the whole "wake-up" approach is fresh and inspiring. The language is a little much sometimes, but I understand the effect is has on the reader. While this "diet" plan would be to difficult and rigorous for me, many may benefit. The first couple of chapters are brilliant. After that, the book is mainly about why you should become a vegetarian, which you would not glean from the title (quite misleading, I'd say). They use much disgusting and gruesome imagery to convey the necessity of not eating meat or meat products as a way to save harmless animals, become healthy and, therefore, skinny. Also, there is very little actually discussed regarding exercise, except that it is essential to being a "Skinny Bitch". Like I said, I thoroughly agree with the first several chapters and the inspiring approach by the others, but as for the vegetarianism, which is the main content of the book, I don't see how too many people can or will embrace that. I also know of many other "skinny bitches" that are quite thin and do eat meat and meat products. So, if you are looking for a completely dramatic approach to health and weight loss, this is for you. As for me, moderation is more my style. And scare tactics tend to send me other direction.

This book will change the way you think about food. It's a great eye-opener and motivator. If you truly want to be healthy, you have to get this book and follow what it says to do.

I ran into Barnes and Noble to pick up a fitness book and happened to browse the new arrival table and saw this book. Thinking the title was cute, I turned it over and read the back. I then read where they gave credit to Dr. Wayne Dyer one of my very favorite authors, and Tony Robbins another great author, for the existence of their book. I thought well I'll pick this one up too. Got home and started to read it and was absolutely appalled at their language! They may be stating some facts, but it is such a complete turn off to even try to read that I have considered trying to take it back and get my money back. I buy a lot of books and have never felt this way about any book before.

My Mother taught me as a young lady that a person using cuss words and slang to get their point across are just absolutely too ignorant of the English language to find any other way to express themselves. I think these two qualify wholeheartedly! I hope this is not an indication of what our younger generation is turning into.

I would not recommend this book to anyone. Don't waste your money. There are too many other wonderful books out there that you can read to get this same information.

Thank you Kim and Rory! Your book is great!

This is stuff that ALL of us NEED TO KNOW, desperately!! I cannot tell you how sickened I was of the food industry when I read this book. It made me look up a lot of stuff, and it is just sickening!

Bought the book and it has good information; however, this is the kind of language you'd expect to find from lingering too long near the famed opiate runways of the "Beautiful People." Marine Drill Instructors might talk like this to recalcitrant recruits...but most people do not use this kind of language. Physical beauty and health is important, but there are things more important. I've seen a lot of men leave "skinny bitches" for kind, fat women.

Ok-I noticed that lately I have been getting bored reading books on nutrition, but this book was a slap in the face. I loved it! This book held my interest from the time I was reading it in the store until I got it home and finished it.(Which doesn't happen often). I wasn't even looking for a book about this subject. I was actually looking for a macrobiotic book (almost same catagory), but the title "Skinny Bitch" caught my eyes, along with the skinny lady next to the title (with the same body type I would have if I were'nt 30 lbs overweight). This book is fa-bu-lous. This book made me realize that I have been poisioning my body all these years!

Even the things that I THOUGHT were healthy were just as bad! I thought splenda was a miracle product until I read this book. I loved the humor, and the profanity did not offend me not one bit- as a matter of fact I am glad the profanity was there, I always think that it lightens things up sometimes, especially when talking about things that might make you feel not so good about what you have been putting into your body.

I almost cried when I read the Meat chapter. That sucks. People in slaughter houses should be taped, prosecuted and fired when they do things to animals like that. That is not part of their job descriptions.

For everyone that pays attention to what they eat, read this. Hillarious but informational entertainment.

This "diet" book actually changed the way I eat! In fact, it's the only one to have ever done so; this is coming from a woman who has read through all of the diet du jour books (atkins, south each, glycemic index, blood type, low fat, etc.)

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I picked it up on a lark, not expecting anything but the rantings of some shallow LA bitches but found a wise and strangely moving guide to eating in the 21st century.

I eat fairly well, but I have always had issues motivating myself to exercise, so I thought that maybe this book would give me tips on both counts. Sometimes you do need the 'tough love' to get motivated. However, I don't think that Freedman and Barnouin really know what 'tough love' means. There is no love in the pages of this book. There is no encouragement. There is only two hundred pages of insults and abuse.

Like many other readers, I felt misled by the marketing scheme surrounding Skinny Bitch. It isn't a diet book, it's a vegan manifesto, which Freedman and Barnouin freely admit. And like many other reviewers, I do not take issue with veganism. I do take issue with the manner in which their argument is presented -- with denigration. They claim to care about the treatment of animals, but they have no kindness or compassion for their fellow human beings. They are the worst sort of militant vegans, not trying to appeal to reason or to their readers' better nature, but telling them "here is why meat is disgusting, and if you eat meat, you are disgusting too, you fat f-ing pig." No dietary or lifestyle change is going to take in a healthy manner if it is born of shame and disgust.

Because Freedman and Barnouin are ashamed of their readers and disgusted by themselves. It is hard to believe that they really want their readers to be healthy and love themselves despite a few platitudes strung in at random points with the rest of the book is filled with so much bile. Rather than logically and sympathetically explaining good reasons not to consume animal products, they seek to shock and guilt the reader away from them.

That's not even touching on the hypocrisy presented within its pages. They claim that meat is disgusting because it is rotting in your digestive system. All right. But in what way is that not true of fruits and vegetables? Everything that we eat is dead. An apple just picked off of the bough of a tree is fresher than the beef or chicken you find in a supermarket, but all of it is dead, and all of it is beginning to rot, as evidenced by the forgotten nectarines I found in my fruit drawer today. If Freedman and Barnouin find dead flesh more disgusting than dead plant matter, that is just fine, but it is their opinion, and one that others aren't likely to hold.

Likewise, they go into great detail about the FDA's failure to properly regulate meat, dairy, eggs, and conventionally farmed produce, yet they do little to discuss what the term 'organic' actually means. They point out themselves that the FDA's regulations of organic products and recommend looking for other certifications without explaining what these labels really mean. They mention that pesticides linger in water and soil for decades, but do not analyse what this means for organic crops, or mention that many organic farmers use non-chemical pesticides. I'm not saying that biopesticides are necessarily bad, or these labels necessarily meaningless, but Freedman and Barnouin are unbalanced and do not bother to explain or inform about these issues. They make no mention of the chemicals in the water we drink and the air we breathe and don't seem to understand that, while reducing carcinogens and harmful chemicals can't hurt you, you can't remove these things from your life in the modern Western world as we know it.

Then, after all of their railing against processed wheat, processed sugar, aspartame, over-treated meats and milks and everything else, they go on to advocate eating highly processed soy products, packaged vegan cookies, ad nauseum. They admonish the Atkins Diet for being too severe and then impress an even more severe diet upon their readers.

I think that what bothers me the most is the unhelpful attitude towards the reader which Freedman and Barnouin take. They offer no advice for how to kick bad habits. Even the strictest of diets seem to have a creed of "reward yourself with some apple slices!" or the like. No, for Freedman and Barnouin, knowing your moral righteousness and feeling better is reward enough. Maybe it's been too long since they made the transition from meat eater to vegetarian and then veganism (I assume they took the step in between -- all vegans I've known have) but they don't seem to appreciate the difficulty of giving up something you have been consuming your entire life. I tried veganism, and I'll tell you that it isn't easy. It is difficult. It is difficult to go to parties and see your friends consuming pieces of pizza with cheese on them, real ice cream, BLTs... To not be able to call the Chinese restaurant for take out. To curb that craving to drive to McDonald's and get a cheeseburger, even though you don't even like them that much.

I could almost accept Skinny Bitch if it were helpful even in sense of how to transition to a vegan diet. But it's not. It's not at all. It is worthless in every respect and lacking in warmth, compassion, and anything but bitterness and self-hatred. It is written by the worst type of vegan -- the vegan who puts the feelings of animals above those of human beings. As I said, I was a vegan for a year and a vegetarian for five years before I transitioned to buying from local farmers whose practises I can see myself. I care about the well-being of animals, but I can't see what worth there is in abusing the human beings around you -- not teaching them, but berating them. When a vegan (or any other militant, really) behaves this way, the impression is not one of caring but of moralising self-superiority.

I am sorry that this is so long, but this is a pet peeve of mine. You could say it really grinds my gears.

This book really changed my outlook on what I put into my body. I've made some changes to my diet and have already dropped 10 lbs! Awesome book!

I was pleasantly surprised by the information available in this book. It is evident that a tremendous amount of research as I learned things regarding the treatment of animals, meat products, and diary that I had no idea were the norm. This book has changed my life, in that I have totally altered my eating habits and have a new found respect for eating the fruits of the land. Although the language at times may be a little 'risque', with an open mind you will be surprisingly enlightened. I totally recommend this book to anyone questioning the reasoning behind becoming a Vegetarian. In a previous review somone indicated this book supported eating disorders, I totally disagree as choices are offered that allows you to have a healthy food regimen. Thank you Ladies for opening my eyes. Those who are on the surface regarding purchasing...just do it, you will not be sorry.

Great book for adults only!!! I agree with some of the information but there are some issues about meat I really did not agree with. Overall its a fast and easy read.

Stop with all the ignorant reviews and hate. This book IS NOT a diet book. Nor is it a FAD. It's about awareness and healthy choices, a lifestyle change, to get you motivated to permanently loose the FAT off your lazy behind. On a softer note, it is a book filled with information to help you choose to become a more healthy person and use better choices in what you use for food. I gave it four stars for the fact that they are pro-vegan, and I do like organic meat and diary products. But they are right about the effects of eating chemical and processed foods. I suggest to anyone that they read the book and use common sense for their personal choice about becoming vegan, vegetarian, or a healthy meat and dairy choice eater.

What all people should get out of this book is about the horrible food industries America has and the brainwashing we have become addicted to by the USDA and FDA. With the USDA and the FDA it's all about money people, not your health. Plus it's a fact that you need to eat more fruits and vegetables, cut out the chemical, quit looking for a quick fix in fast foods, and make healthier food choices to prevent most diseases and obesity that have both become so common in this country.

Americans eat junk and trash food, and have the nerve to defend the habit as if people who eat, or suggest to eat healthy are lunatics. Wake up people. Look around you. Look at yourselves. Guts are hanging everywhere. People are beginning to resemble the folks in the Disney cartoon movie WALL-E. People in this country are on too much medication related to lazy, unhealthy eating habits and lifestyles that have turned into the norm. Fad diets don't work. Garbage processed food eating diets like in the commercials on TV don't work over the long haul either. The ONLY thing that works is eating HEALTHY and doing healthy exercise (not being a gym rat)

If you don't want to become vegan or vegetarian just take into consideration the bad practices of commercial meat and dairy industry and go ORGANIC and lean with your meat and dairy choices. Cut out the fast food and all the processed sugar, salt, white flour crap, corn-filler made crap, preservatives, and chemicals. Drink more water and leave the soda's, energy drinks, fake juices, and being over caffeinated alone.

Learn something about the real food industry and buy things after reading and understanding the labels. Use your head for something other than and obstacle to good health.

This book is a great choice for becoming aware of what you put in your stomach and call healthy!

The authors of this book have confused being candid with being crass. This book is bursting with crackpot theories with my favorite being that lowering the pH of your body by drinking coffee causes you body to produce fat cells to protect your organs from the acid. What on Earth are they babbling about? Fat cells are created to store excess energy that you have consumed, it is your bodies storage system. Your organs do have fat surrounding them to cushion them, but this is on everybody and it isn't an acidic environment that is causing it.
These nitwit women have taken small nuggets of science and twisted around so that it is complete nonsense. Throughout the book they cited their "sources". Almost all of them are goofy web sights without any credible scientific research backing it up.
Save your money ladies. You all know the secret to weight loss already.....expend more energy than you take in.

I downloaded this book to my Kindle, without reading reviews, to read on my vacation. Oh, what a surprise...this was a horrible book, I thought would be funny but I was wrong. The graphic nature of this book ,the slaughter of animals, how milk cows are mistreated, chickens are abused, pigs are tortured and sadistic people murder these animals. This book did nothing for me, I learned nothing. Yes, If I ate lettuce, nuts and soy products I would be a bitch too. This was just to much.

I read this book after hearing about it from a friend who loved it. I probably had a skewed view of it from the start because I found the title "Skinny Bitch" to be offensive on many levels. But I gave it a try anyway.

The whole idea that is pushed in this book is that if you are smaller, you will be happier. I understand that when people eat unhealthy foods this messes with their bodies, which in turn can mess with their brains, and, in turn, their level of contentment. However, wearing a smaller size does not equal happiness. And the language the authors use to bully you into submission is degrading.

Another problem with this book is the fact that it assumes the reader will be comfortable adapting a vegan diet. It would be one thing if there were alternatives offered, but there aren't. And, really, how many people will stop eating meat, dairy, and all other animal products? Its just not practical for most people. But according to the authors, if you want to be "skinny" bad enough, you'll do it.

And finally, I guess the authors' target audience must have hundreds of dollars in completely disposable income each month. Do you have any idea how expensive it would be to follow the suggested diet? I am a vegetarian and buy a signifiant portion of the products mentioned in the book, so I know exactly how much they cost. But the suggestion that will really up the cost is that they are suggesting that you eat organic products. Anyone who tries to shop organic even some of the time knows that buying organic sometimes doubles (or maybe triples?) the price of even average products such as pears.

Bottom line is that although the book is funny, it is moreso offensive and degrading, especially to anyone with feminist leanings. I wouldn't take much of what the authors say seriously, and I, for one, am glad I didn't pay money to read this book.

I had read all of the reviews and had listened to others talk about the book and still nothing could prepare me for this book.

First of all, it is full of filthy language which doesn't really bother me BUT it's hard to take anyone serious that talks/writes in this way. After reading a few pages I felt like it had been written by 2 sixteen year olds and I had to research the authors to see who would really write a book like this. I wasn't at all surprised that Rory (one of the authors) lists her credentials as "a self-taught know-it-all". Need I say more?

While I can appreciate and respect a vegetarian lifestyle if YOU aren't a vegan and don't have any intentions of being one DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!

I have read many diet books, but I do not put this book in that categorie. It was the worst book I have ever read! Do they think that because they swear they are funny, or worse yet have a clue how to diet or what it is really like to have to lose weight? I would not recommend you waste your money on this book. I can't imagine why they consider this a diet book, or even a healthy guide to living a vegen life. AWFUL!!

The dictionary defines "drivel" in the following manner:
1) to let saliva flow from one's mouth; drool; slobber
2) to speak in a silly or stupid manner.

Perfect description for this book!

The authors apparently feel that they are "hip" or "cool" because they are capable of swearing and insulting people; last time I checked, these were talents that do not even require a high school degree.

The authors use the most amazingly unscientific "sources" to "support" their bizarre claims. For example, they quote a claim made by some plaintiff in a lawsuit as a source! Don't be fooled by these self-proclaimed "_itches". You'll learn more scientific information by listening in at your local hair salon.

I haven't finished reading the book just yet but I've been loving it so far. Some reviewers have a problem with unscientific or grandiose claims. Everything in life has to be judged with your own common sense and willingness to look further into things and research on your own. Overall, I find this book incredibly motivating and filled with ALOT of useful and mindful information.

I got this book because the title was fun, but was completely disappointed with the content. There were a few interesting ideas (that had been said in almost every other diet book) but when they started rolling out their "science" I was completely turned off. This book was just one giant bt*ch-fest by PETA. You can loose weight by not being Vegan. Yes, we all agree that Atkins is a real bad idea. And most of us realize the government does not work in our best interests. Really, what else do you have? I grew up in the country; I know how an animal is slaughtered. I don't need you to give me details. I know that fake sweeteners are bad for me, what else should I use (in all fairness, they did answer that question). I should work out moderately for 20 minutes, 5 days a week? I had no idea.
In short there is nothing new in this book that you cannot get from PETA.org. In fact, they suggest you get PETA's "how to become a vegan" handout, which is 3 pages of how-to and 7 pages of "look how they treat the poor animals".
In short, this book offers absolutely nothing new (except for a way-cool title) and you should spend your money somewhere else.

Though I prefer Quantum Wellness and The China Study to Skinny Bitch, nonetheless this book IS VERY IMPORTANT for those who value their health.
If you eat a well balanced vegan diet that is not all carbs ( hey, there are 'junk food' vegans out there who eat nothing but empty carbs), you are FACTUALLY PREVENTING DISEASE AND WILL REGULATE YOUR BODY WEIGHT. Do your homework people, don't just believe doctors who have LITTLE TO NO training in nutrition and preventative medicine.
I am reposting here my response to a so called Doctor and nurse who wrote the book is nonsense.
' I am deeply disturbed by your lack of knowledge pertaining to the physiological ramifications of living a meat free, dairy free life. I too am in the health industry but consume a vegan diet, which has no saturated or trans fats, and is high in omega 3 6 and 9 acids ( derived from flax, borage, and other plant oils). I get large amounts of protein and iron from a plants and it is more readily absorbed that of fat and chemical laden meat.
Are you simply unaware of The China Study and Dr. Max Gerson's research on the effects of a meat/dairy free diet on cancer patients, or do you just have another agenda, such as to push the populace's consumption of meat?
And Jayne, just as S. Mehl asked, how many hours of study did you get as a nurse? Are you aware of the longest study of diet ever concocted in history, known as the China Study? How man of your ex-patients were obese or overweight and how many of them were carnivores? Do both of you know that cancer is on the rise and obesity is an epidemic in this country, which consumes more meat/dairy ( and from sick, hormone-laden sources) than most other countries?
It is sad that people like you two ( who are absolutely ignorant on nutrition and preventative medicine) are on amazon spreading lies about a vegan diet.
My husband is an asthmatic who was told that he would have to use an anti-inflammatory inhaler every 12 hours of his life. He adopted a vegan, gluten free diet when he noticed that his attacks would happen when he consumed gluten and dairy ( which contains lactose and the horrible protein casein, which is used IN GLUE). He now uses his inhaler maybe one to two times a month.
I am working with a girl who lost her baby due to having to deliver her daughter at 21 weeks, as she had kidney failure and the placenta was putting too much pressure on her kidneys. She was destroyed by her daughter's death, and now is facing her own since she is in stage four. After having her simply cut back on meat ( and thus taking pressure off of her kidneys, which like other organs work overtime when meat is consumed) and start to drink Dr. Schulzes Kidney tea ( which assists the kidneys in functioning and cleans them) she feels much better and less tired. I hope she is able to continue eating less meat and hopefully none at all.
PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE = NUTRITION Don't you remember Hippocrates? Didn't you take his Oath?
Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet. ~Albert Einstein

This is the best book ever on eating/living right. I was not a vegetarian before I read this book, but was one a week after reading it. Not that vegetarianism is absolutely the way to go for everyone, but I found it was for me. Just read the book and you will understand. I loved the way the authors were extremely blunt in their approach and the way all of their advice was supported. They have an opinion, yet they remain objective. It was a great read and really opened my eyes to a lot of things regarding eating/living well, industrial farming, and money and government regulations go hand in hand when it comes to food in America.

I'm honestly surprised at how many people are upset about the language in this book. It's CALLED "Skinny Bitch"! What did you expect, it would be all nice and cosmic like John Robbins? This book has personally saved my life and should, first and foremost, be assessed on its ideas and content--which kicked my booty into getting off junk food and out of the 200-pound range. I do think everyone's metabolism is different and have not gone totally vegan as the authors suggest--some people benefit from some animal protein, it seems--but the basic premise of getting off my butt, eating real food and moving my bod has been essential.

I personally was sick of and bored with the earnest, serious, humorless tone of virtually every other diet book out there, so this was a most refreshing change. I found myself much more receptive to their ideas because I was laughing out loud with every other sentence (except the chapter on slaughterhouse methods, which broke my heart).

Overall, a major thumbs-up if you have an irreverent sense of humor and need a swift kick in the tuckus.

This book is ridiculous. The quote on page 140 states it all "We set out to write this book for a few reasons" ...one of which was they "couldn't bear to have 'real' jobs." Seriously? Time to wake up ladies. Not all of us are impressed that you're former models. We want a little more substance. If I wanted someone to curse at me every other word, I could just go back to high school. Keep it out of a book about nutrition. I hoped to find some new recipes or ideas...but no. Just a list of their snobby stores and items they're promoting. If you want a good, healthy informative book get Body for Life. This one is the pits.

I'm laughing all the time i read every chapter... this girls have a particular way to give your comments about the FAST FOOD MOVEMENT we face.

I feel sorrow for myself and everyone that eats junk food and avoid fruits and vegetables!!!

My boyfriend bought this book for me, i couldn't made a better choice.
I highly recommend it.. it's funny but gives real information, believe me.

This book is not about a special "diet" that will help you quickly and easily lose weight. This book is about changing your entire lifestyle! The title and language the authors use will offend some people, but really, this was just their way to grab readers' attention. Read "The Food Revolution" by John Robbins if you're easily offended by foul language. I read this book before "Skinny Bitch", and it changed my life forever.

In my opinion, those who attack this book are those who are choosing to ignore the truth about what they continue putting in their mouths. I got my sister to read the book, but she refused to read the entire chapter about slaughterhouses and animal abuse. Granted, it is not for the faint of heart. But, that being said, just because you ignore something doesn't mean it isn't happening every single day. "Closing your eyes to the problem will not make it go away. You don't want to see it, but you'll eat it?" (p. 52)

It's not just the inhumane treatment of these animals that prevents me from eating them, it's the conflict of interest in our regulatory agencies and government that continues to cover up lies and protect the meat and dairy industries that are making us unhealthy by promoting "products" that people should not be eating.

I'm not saying the vegan lifestyle will work for everyone (although I wish it would). There are people that will refute every truth in this book. There are people who don't care. There are people that were raised to think no other way. There are people who will find the vegan lifestyle too inconvenient. Still, I read this book (and others), and I CHOOSE not to consume animals. You are entitled to CHOOSE what you put in your mouth - I just think it helps to first be informed. People who viciously attack this book, the authors and other people's beliefs will get nowhere and add absolutely nothing to this discussion. This is information. You can CHOOSE to believe it, you can CHOOSE to ignore it or you can CHOOSE to ask more questions. I never questioned what I put in my mouth for 27 years, and now, I kick myself every day for not asking questions and for ignoring the truth.

Regardless of your position on this issue, the authors discuss other food, drink and lifestyle choices that are making people fat and unhealthy - alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise, sugar, coffee, artificial sweeteners, refined/simple carbs and fad diets. Well, duh! But I still think they make some excellent points and provide a great foundation to jumpstart your lifestyle change.

The book ends with daily menus, products they love, their sources of information and additional resources for reading. But, my favorite part of the entire book is the afterword (something they didn't even write), and it's definitely worth repeating:

"Isn't man an amazing animal? He kills wildlife by the millions in order to protect his domestic animals and their feed. Then he kills domestic animals by the billions and eats them. This in turn kills man by the millions, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative - and fatal - health conditions like heart disease, kidney disease and cancer. So then man tortures and kills millions more animals to look for cures for these diseases. Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals. Meanwhile, some people are dying of sad laughter at the absurdity of man, who kills so easily and so violently, and once a year sends out cards praying for 'Peace on Earth.'"

- Preface from Old MacDonald's Factory Farm, by C. David Coats

I guess I have another book to read...

I know this book is aimed towards women, but as a health conscious man living with three females, I thought I'd give it a chance. First, I want to say that it's important to read this book with an open mind and a critical eye.

The first thing the average reader will notice is the foul language. The ladies don't outline their writing philosophy until later in the book, but essentially they want to get the reader's attention. And, they succeed. Is it necessary? Perhaps not, but, there is enough good information in the book to justify reading it, even for those who find the language offensive.

The book proceeds to examine the typical American diet (and the entire food system in general) and explain why it is making us fat and unhealthy. The girls take on sugar, artificial sweeteners, carbs, meat, dairy, protein, the FDA, the EPA, and many other topics. In doing so, they meticulously and humorously, often in gruesome detail, document problems, failings, and issues with the current system. This information, in my opinion, is the best part of the book. It demonstrates how companies, the government, and even the consumer, have failed so miserably in protecting human health and even basic animal welfare. It's astonishing how we have been so lax in ensuring the basic safety and quality one of the most basic aspects of human life: food. Although Freedman and Barnouin are not experts, the book includes over 200 endnotes and numerous sources.

The book's "answer" to the documented problems is perhaps the most controversial aspect. The authors basically believe that everyone should become a vegan, which is not realistic for most people; in fact, it may not even be the most healthy option. Also, although marketed as a diet book, I don't think the main point is even weight loss. The book is primarily about health, which I believe is a good thing. However, I know obese vegetarians and vegans, so those lifestyles aren't guarantees of getting skinny.

In conclusion, I recommend reading this book. Don't let the crude language or the call to veganism cloud the fact that these ladies provide important information about the food we eat in easy to understand language. As I mentioned earlier, read it with an open mind and a critical eye and you will certainly come out with a better understanding of the health and food production problems that plague the USA.

When I started this book I was really just looking for a diet book, and the clever title and chic illustration caught my eye. I was not a vegan, and had NO intention of becoming vegan, when I started reading, and had carefully avoided animal rights literature for quite some time. After reading this book I made a decision to completely overhaul my life, this included going vegan, getting rid of all my nasty addictions (mostly alcohol, caffeine, cheese, and sugar), leaving a bad relationship that was going on for too long, practicing yoga, etc. I have lost 35 pounds so far (and counting), I am healther, I am happier, and I feel generally amazing. I am really glad I was able to read this book before I heard what its advice entailed, I am sure if I had realized beforehand I would have walked on past and missed something really special.

Everyone needs to calm down. They're writing style is not for everyone but happens to be one of my favorite things about the book. I like straight forward sassy women. I think it's great. But I also take it with a grain of salt. They do base their claims on plenty of scientific studies and research. It's all in the back of the book if you want to check it out. I now have the knowledge of what goes on in the meat, dairy, and other food industries and I will make smarter, organic, free-range, etc. decisions, or cut back on certain things. It is very informative, and I'm glad to know what these industries would rather the public not know. But I'm not giving up cheese or adopting their plan verbatim. What I really like about it is that it's not a diet. It's a lifestyle change in eating habits. As a health educator I know (and I teach others) that diets do not work, but making healthy permanent change does. I enjoyed the book tremendously, but I would never recommend it to my mother (even though she would agree with all of their claims) or some other old fashioned, easily shocked person because of their straight talk. Some people just can't handle it.

As a Registered Dietitian, who has studied nutrition extensively for over a decade, I read this book ready to criticize any and every aspect I disagreed with.

However, I must say this book was well done and presents many truths in a very harsh, in-your-face manner.

I understand the emotion that drives many of the negative reviews because from my career experience I have discovered people can become quite offended when they are told that certain foods they love are not good for optimal health. I also understand how some of the profanity in the book may be offensive to some. As to the reviewers who claim there is no basis in science, I must disagree. The majority of the food and nutrition claims made in this book have indeed been verified scientifically.

My biggest criticism would be the emphasis on "skinny = healthy". We know this is certainly not always true. Who doesn't know a really skinny person who eats junk all the time? And who doesn't know that some people naturally have larger frames? Although the authors are careful to make disclaimers that healthy is more important than skinny, and being anorexic is definitely undesirable, there is a repeated emphasis on "being skinny".

This book is an easy read and quite a motivator for those who feel compassion towards the other animal species that share the planet with us.

As an RD, I must admit to the comment made in this book that the dairy industry (and the meat industry I may add) have an enormous influence in the field of dietetics (exs: food guide pyramid, national school lunch program, WIC...). For personalized nutrition counseling you can rely on, find an RD who understands holistic nutrition and practices what she or he preaches.

I find it incredibly ironic that so many people feel "mislead" by this book, when in fact haven't we ALL beeen misled by the majority of the diet books out there? They all promise quick, easy, sustainable weight loss, and in the end we usually end up confused, angry, and lied to (with a few extra pounds for good measure.) I think that if people were HONEST with themselves they would admit that this book makes them feel uncomfortable because it exposes the fact that animals are tortured for human consumption, the government is designed to get rich and make us fat, and we have to take matters into our own hands to save ourselves. YES, it totally SUCKS to find out about the cruelty and conspiracy and BS that exists in our country, and you certaintly can choose to do whatever you want with that information. And even if you don't care about animal welfare, and even if you feel tricked by this book, at least you now have another opinion to consider when making healthy food choices. And at the end of the day, being instructed to eat fresh fruit, veggies, natural and organic foods and being told to avoid chemical laden garbage really doesn't hurt anyone, does it? Keep in mind that at the end of the day, the "diet" whether vegan or not, can't really hurt you.

Let me say at the outset that I loved reading this book. This is not to say that I agree with everything said in the book or even could personally adopt the Vegan diet - a life of soy meals is just not that appealing to me. But I did totally enjoy the read and appreciated that the authors took the no-holds-barred approach to the subject matter. In particular, I really liked their scathing exposition and rebuke of the meat and dairy industries. I share with the authors their contempt for the adulteration of the products we eat with chemicals and hormones as well as the industry's' all too common filthy practices. On the other hand, most people are also aware that non-tainted meat and food products are readily available in an increasing number of "natural" food type markets in many communities. Sure, some of the assertions made in the book have questionable scientific validity but they still remain serious subjects for concern and discussion. In my opinion, Skinny Bitch is well worth the read, and further, it's my belief that a sound Vegan diet can easily be integrated into an overall healthy lifestyle plan.

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I'd give this a 0 if I could.

This book advocates a vegan diet, which, according to these girls is THE ONLY WAY to get skinny. About 2-3 chapters of this book is about the horrors of the animal slaughterhouses. While I agree that these places are atrocious, it has no place in a diet book. Diets motivated by emotion usually end up BADLY. And yeah, soyburgers/fake meat might taste great, but what are all the flavorings in them? Absolute "garbage". Pick tempeh or edamame instead.
Sure you can be a healthy meat eater. I'm an example. Should you eat it at every meal in large portions? No, of course not. But if you want to eat meat/dairy, it's fine as long as you do it in moderation (just like everything else). Even better if you can get your hands on some wild game, like venison. Buy organic, free range (or kosher) meats and you'll be fine.
A much better book is the "Women's Health Perfect Body Diet" which is actually written by a nutritionist and not a model and a modeling agent. Pick up a nutrition book before starting any diet and make a lifestyle change. :)

When you learn about what you are shoveling into your mouth, it becomes easier to change what & how you eat. I love the authors blunt, no nonsense delivery. Toughen up and get ready to hear the truth!

When two undereducated, over-opinionated, and inexcusably vulgar socialist vegan conspiracy theorists get together to write a diet book, this is the result. This book is 50% political manifesto, 49% baseless opinion, and 1% fact. It sounds like most of the nutritional information they are passing along as fact has been gleaned from PETA brochures, and they discount years of scientific research in the health field. Any research data that does not fit into their very narrow (and, I might interject, UN-expert) opinion is explained away as a vast governmental conspiracy. And the language is ridiculously vulgar. I felt like I needed to wash my eyes out with soap halfway through the book.

I don't know how this book ever got published. The very first chapter states that "Healthy=skinny. Unhealthy=fat". Another line from their book, "after a few days, you'll grow to love that empty feeling in your stomach and know that the initial headaches, nausea, and hunger were just your body's cleaning crew." Um, hello? Is this the "how to become an anorexic manual"? I feel that this book could become very dangerous in the hands of teenage girls or others who are not well read in fitness and nutrition.

The authors are insulting ("don't be a fat pig anymore"), boorish ("there is no greater pleasure than taking a big, steamy dump"), and vulgar (too many examples using the f-word and other vulgarities).

I can't believe I wasted a good hour or so skimming through this muddled mess of misinformation. At least I checked it out of the library and didn't spend a penny for this useless garbage.

As a former college athlete I know a great deal about nutrition and healthy dieting. This book is short and easy to read, therefore worth your time. The blunt nature of the authors is helpful in speaking the truths regarding how food is processed and what you should and should NOT be putting into your body. Although this book did not convert me into a vegan, it helps me focus on a more vegan style lifestyle when I am cooking for myself or making decisions at restaurants. It is not pretty to hear about the animal torture, but it is interesting to hear about its lack of sanitation. The food lists are helpful in the back of the book providing great alternatives to regular food. Although I would not be a vegan because of my love of seafood, fishing, etc... I would rethink my food choices after the book.

Although the title was off-putting at first, I was riveted from the first chapter. Funny, insightful, chit-chatty and chock full of practical, no-holds barred advice (this one isn't for the easily insulted) these women tell it like it is. Their world-changing message is one that needs to be heard by an overweight America.

I was on the fence about entering a new lifestyle and becoming vegan, but this book definitely convinced me.
It's disguised as a hip chick lit book, but is truly an eye opening expose into the world of healthy eating and living.
Buy this book if you are unhappy with your life, and are looking for a change. Not for the weak of heart, it's a funny, charming read that'll help you along into an exciting and new way of living.

I can't imagine reading this book and still being able to eat animals. The title is a bit deceiving since the book is as much about getting healthy and saving the environment as it is getting "skinny", but I certainly lost pounds after reading the book. We seem to be a country of greedy gluttons, and this book sheds light on a more positive road we can take to start turning things around. READ THIS BOOK.

This book took me from being an unhealthy vegetarian (cheese pizza is still vegetarian, so is mac and cheese) to a healthy vegan! I have learned that I am in control of what I put in my body. It is no secret that most of the foods we consume today are less than ideal for our overall health, but these ladies tell it like it is. Point blank. Get past the four-letter-words. Look beyond the sassy presentation. This book helps you realize that with a little common sense, which we all have, but sometimes ignore(myself included), you can lead a healthy lifestyle!

The authors deal with everything from diet drinks to animal cruelty. The most helpful bit to me was the month long sample menu. They help you with your shopping, giving you examples of vegan friendly products and websites, as well as a guide to reading product labels.

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I have read many of the previous reviews of this book and it seems to me that most people were offended by both the language and the information.

Yes, the language is direct, but sometimes people need a little push to see things differently. Try to look beyond the authors' wording and focus on the information.

It seems to me, most people who gave this book bad reviews were offended and didn't believe all of the information given and were even offended by the fact that cruelty to animals was discussed. If they are offended by what happens to our food (meat, dairy eggs) before we buy it, they should focus their energy on the people who make it this way, not the authors. And secondly, corporate farms ARE cruel to animals -- why can't we discuss that?

This book offers a lot of good info that makes you take a second glance at what foods you include in your diet. So take a deep breath and try to focus on the changes you want to make.

I wish the authors spent more time differentiating between between highly processed vegan food (like Tofurkey, meat substitutes, and cheese substitues) and spent more time talking about eating more whole foods -- foods in their natural form. Eating too many processed foods, even vegan ones, isn't good for your body.

Although I am not vegetarian, I have greatly reduced the amount of animal products in my diet and I feel great. I have more energy and have lost a bit of weight. I definitely notice a difference in my skin!

Take the info from this book and incorporate it into your life at a level you're comfortable with -- it doesn't have to be all or nothing!

I loved this book and passed it on to everyone. If you have digestive issues, I definately recommend this book! I was sick all the time with heartburn, nausea, and pain from foods. I have lost fat immediately and haven't had any tummy issues!!

This book changed my life. I was already cutting down on meat, thinking chicken and turkey were all right, as well as cheese. I've never been big on milk. I quit smoking 5 years ago and gained weight, but felt healthier for it. And I've already been eating organic for a few years too. BUT NOW that I've started the Vegan diet, I've shed 5 pounds in 2 weeks. More energy, more pooping, I feel clean! I've been around hamburgers, breakfast foods and chicken fingers and don't even flinch. I look at the meat as sickly, toxic, ugly and I get sad for the animal; I used to salivate. Now I turn away disgusted. Skinny Bitch changed me for the better. I've got my Vegan Starter Kit in the mail. And I gave another book to one of my good friends. I don't know how she'll do with it, but I'm so glad of what I'm doing for my health and the world's health.

I've been a vegetarian for a while now; when I first became a vegetarian I knew that I wanted to ultimately "go vegan", and this book gave me the push I needed. For anyone who is looking for a quick, easy diet fix, this is NOT the book for you. The sole purpose of this book is to inform the reader about, and persuade the reader to adopt, a vegan diet. The writers use language that some may deem to be foul in order to punctuate their message. It didn't bother me at all, but then again I was expecting it, given that (hello other reviewers!) the title of the book is Skinny BITCH! Clearly with a title like that the writers aren't delivering your typical diet book fare.

For those of you who are open minded about adopting a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, I highly recommend this book. As I mentioned, it gave me the push I needed, not just to be skinnier (and by most people's standards I am already thin), but, more importantly, to ensure that I am living as cruelty-free an existence as possible. The book simply made sense to me, and after following these ideas for a few weeks I feel great, look great, and am skinnier than ever. And, oh yeah, I sleep well at night knowing that I have had some small positive impact on the treatment of the other living things in this world.

*UPDATE* Three months into this experience, I've lost over 10 lbs. and went from a size 6 to a size 2. And I feel FABULOUS!!!!!!!!

I read this book in a 24 hour period and since the moment I finished it I've been a vegan! Before reading this book I ate meat at almost every meal and practically lived for my beloved gourmet cheeses. But no more. Now, I've read many (a hundred?) books on the topic of diet/nutrition/veganism and this book didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. What makes this book stand out is the attitude with which it is written. The rough language bothered some reviewers but if that is what it takes to give people a much needed wake-up call, then bravo!

If it were up to me, this would be required reading for every single person.

This book is the key to life long weight control. I love it. Plus any book that tells the truth about Ann Veneman for the vile human being she is, is tops on my list. Not only did Ann Veneman work for the USDA while "sleeping with the meat packers", she is now the President of UNICEF and single handedly stopped Guatemalan adoption, causing the certain death of thousands of children. Thanks for outting her Rory and company! My mission in life is to inform others about her.

I see a lot of negative reviews from people who do not like that this book explains what ALL products you put into your body do to it, whether that be cigarettes, alcohol or meat. Making an informed decision on what to and what not to put into your body is the most important step. Most people unfortunately do not want to know the truth about what certain foods do to your body, or what is in them. PEOPLE LOVE CHEESE!! so it is much easier to go on eating a cheeseburger with your head in the sand and ignore the truth of what is actually in it or what it is doing to your body. I believe this attests to the natural laziness of a lot of people, which is a shame. STOP BEING LAZY and DO SOMETHING HEALTHY for yourself! GET INFORMATION! No one can force you to STOP eating anything, the decision is yours, but don't you want to know the truth so that you can then make an informed decision? Then this is the book for you.

This book was GREAT! Surprisingly I have completely changed my diet and I needed this book to motivate me to make the change!

This book is a combination of dietary advice and information. It is like the Farenheit 9-11 of food books. Some people seem to try to write this book off as being just for vegans. Why? Are vegans the only people who would want to know how healthy or unhealthy their food is?

As a meat eater, I thank the authors for putting this book out. I pride myself on being fairly informed, but this book's research was excellent. Both entertaining and informative, Skinny Bitch is a great read. It has definitely changed my perspective on being thin, the food industry, and my lifestyle. Am I going to be a vegan from now on? No. But I'm going to be much healthier.

If I become skinny, I'll update my review. :) For now, I've lost 6 pounds this month!

If you don't like learning and can't think for your self, DON'T READ THIS BOOK.

I was expecting brazen. I was expecting bitchy, it is in the title after all. I was expecting browbeating about eating poorly and not exercising. What I was not expecting was the unbelievably militant veganism. However, I didn't need 3 chapters on the evils of both the dairy and meat industries. There are many other books discussing how horrible agri-industry is to animals. The book is mis-titled and misleading. It's not a way to get skinny, it's an aggressive indoctrination into a lifestyle. Be forewarned, yes, you'll lose weight if you do what they say. But it really is one more diet, despite what they want you to believe. They't not funny, they're not even mildly amusing. And they're certainly not convincing.

This book should've been titled 'Skinny Vegan Bitch'. If you want to be a vegan, read this book. I thought this was a normal dieting book not a vegan diet book. The title and back cover discription are misleading.

This has got to be one of the worst books I've ever skimmed through. From the blurb on its back, I thought it would be smart and funny. Instead, it appears that the authors have grabbed random information and facts to support their personal feelings that meat and dairy products are bad, and compiled them into a fluffy book with a bitchy tone. Quite a disappointment.

The authors of this book used a cute and edgy title to get our attention, and then filled the book with sass and ridiculous diet notions. You cannot expect people in this society to go 100% organic vegan, and you cannot expect people to fast for any length of time. I believe that people can shed pounds and be healthy without going to such extremes. Won't some people read this book and simply give up before they even try to change their lives because the suggestions of this book seem out of the realm of reality? The only positive result I might be able to imagine would be that readers with awful habits will adopt SOME of the ideas in the book and any change is better than none.

I've read several books on the vegan diet but I have to say that this is the first one that actually got me to make the switch and enjoy every minute of it. While I have been a vegetarian for 14 years, I have always contemplated taking it to the next level but have never had the guts to do it.
I can proudly say that since the first of the year I've stopped drinking coffee, diet sodas and anything processed. I am eating mostly organic veggies and haven't had a bit of dairy or eggs (which I was very fond of before). I have lost 6 pounds in less than three weeks and my energy level is something I have never felt before.
I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to better themselves and their life. The author's humor make it easy to read and follow and their bluntness really hits the spot.
I wish more people cared this much about their bodies and the animals of the world.

Learning through humor is always a joy. Gets you into the Vegan LifeStyle along with dropping pounds.

If the word 'vegan' conjures up an image of a pallid hippie treehugger or a dreadlocked and multiply-pierced animal-rights terrorist, the authors of this book should come as a pleasant surprise. They show that veganism is a choice for fashionable urban people too.
They're cunning, too. I wonder how many people picked up this book thinking it was purely a slimming book? Then got hit with the authors' messages about health and animal cruelty.
There have been complaints made about the authors' language. My thought is, that if you're offended by it, you're probably too old to read it. Even if your birth certificate says you're only twenty-one.

STUPIDEST BOOK I EVER READ IN MY LIFE--PURE NONSENSE! SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY SOMETHING ELSE! I THINK I LOST IQ POINTS AFTER READING THIS GARBAGE. NOT TO MENTION THEY INSULT YOU EVERY OTHER PAGE!

I Liked this book. It is hard-core but factual. I think it is straight forward, and to the point. Try it!

I enjoyed the first third of this book, until it became clear that it was not a lifestyle plan, unless that lifestyle was to live as a vegan. While I applaud people who are able to make this commitment, the authors should say so up front rather than presenting their book as something chick lit that Bridget Jones would buy, which is why millions of us (myself included) fell for it. As to the language, I am known to have a salty tongue myself from time to time because I am a grown-up, but swearing just because one can is neither clever nor witty. One attack on the dairy industry begins by stating I should find my mother and nurse, but in a much cruder fashion. The authors have no credentials to be giving any nutritional advice and some of their statements are blatant falsehoods. If one is squeamish, do not read the chapter on how animals are slaughtered. I never finished this book and sold it on Amazon, hopefully to someone who liked it more than I did.

I picked up this book due to the catchy title. I have been trying to lose about 10 lbs (instead of working out harder, I picked up a copy of this book). I actually thoroughly enjoyed this book and am taking the advice it offers. I agree with others, that chapter 6 is hard to read, but I read as to not turn the other cheek. I have been vegan ever since. It has only been about a few days, but I am eating better and keeping dairy and meats away. I haven't been on it long enough to of lost weight, but I do feel better and my clothes aren't as snug.

update: 1-22-08 since being on this 'diet' I have lost 6 lbs total and 1 inch from my waist (not bad for only a few weeks). I have been busy and unable to go to the gym, so this is strictly do this vegan lifestyle. It is easier than you think to become Vegan. I feel better and I look better for it. I eat yummy food everyday, the key is to find some good recipes online or invest in a good vegan cookbook (by the way, I didn't like the skinny bitch in the kitch book so much...Vegan with a vegeance is better)

I was already on the fence about meat This book convinced me once and for all to make ours a vegan household. Here is to a meat and dairy free 2008

This book definitely had some very interesting information about the perils of eating meat (I'm a vegetarian), dairy, sweets, etc. That part was rather interesting. But I felt that it was way too extreme for most folks.
The language was somewhat humorous at the beginning, but then I got tired of the swearing. Just a bit too much.
I felt that the diet part was terrible. There are too many women out there with eating disorders, and I think this would just fuel those issues. The books states that you shouldn't eat breakfast until you're very hungry and then not eat lunch until you're famished. Anyone who has studied proper nutrition and metabolism issues knows that it is better to eat first thing in the morning to get your body going and then to eat every few hours throughout the day to keep the metabolism up. I felt that this book had some interesting information in it but it then was way too extreme for someone looking for a common sense plan.

I really enjoyed this book. Over the last year I have lost nearly forty pounds and have already changed my diet drastically. I picked up this book because I was interested in organic food and wanted to lose eight more pounds. I found this book informative, funny and entertaining. I like their bitchy style. I don't need to be coddled so I didn't have a problem with how coarse their writing can be. They said some things I definitely didn't want to hear, like how I should give up caffeine,etc. But if you're a big girl and want to make a big change, this is the book for you.

After reading the reviews, I don't need to read it because its mostly vegan propaganda. The two things I do agree with are that sugar and artifical sweetners are very bad,but hey if other people like sweets,its their God given right to consume them without vegans putting them down and preaching to them. Thats one thing I can't stand about vegans,cramming their beliefs down everyone's throats. Myself I eat a salad everyday and I also will eat a cheeseburger or any red meat once in awhile. Homemade chicken soup with vegatables in golden broth is good for you. Flounder and salmon are excellent sources of nutrition. Its everything in MODERATION! To much of anything is bad for you. These two skinny women sound like conceited Hollywood divas who think they are better than everyone else if anybody don't agree with their lifestyle choice. Wait till these two are in their 40's,they'll have crows feet around their eyes and age lines on their face and they'll look at least 10 years older than they are.Also I can't stand skinny Ally McBeal anorexic looking women. I'll take a "pleasantly plump" women anyday other women like that. Big women have much better personalities,prettier face and all around good in them.Plus when a big women get to their 40's,they have a much better face and don't get age lines so soon like skinny women.I'll admit my 2 vices that I smoke less then half a pack a cigarettes a day and like to drink beer after work,but does that make me a bad person?No. Its my choice.

This is an entertaining book, and I like the in-your-face approach, but I don't think it will appeal to the average person. I wish that the back cover blurb had indicated that it was a book to prepare readers to go vegetarian and then vegan. I'm not quite prepared for that, so the great majority of the book was useless to me. It's a very quick (too quick perhaps) read as well; I finished the whole thing (skipping the meal suggestions chapter) in about 45 minutes. Overall, I was very disappointed.

Poorly written. The facts given are only partially supported. I'm vegetarian myself, and I have been for well over 10 years now, but I felt like this book was just angry vegans trying to push their beliefs on everyone else.

I love this book. I love it so much I had lent it out to a couple of my friends so they could get their skinny fix. This book changed my life! I love how blunt they are about American people and all the horrible things we put in our bodies. It's a much needed wake up call to women. With the motivation I've received from this book; I have become vegetarian. I've always wanted to try it but never did until now. But the book has lots of useful info. You don't have to be vegetarian to reap the rewards. I no longer consume any caffeine in coffee or diet soda (liquid Satan: as called in the book : )) and who knew that other tiny changes could change my aspect on the world we live in. Now I eat mainly organic foods, and I only eat fast food when I have no other choice. After eating "clean" food for a few weeks; a fast food meal can make you feels so terrible (wonder why?) In the midst of a heart disease and diabetes epidemic; I'd say that this book should have come sooner.

I read this book last night. I was shocked at the graphic truths the ladies spoke about. I really liked their candor about losing weight...people do know how to lose weight...we just need to choose to do it. This morning I tried to drink milk and had to spit it out. I think I am a full fledged vegan from now on!!!

I purchased this book in September while on vacation for some light reading. I never expected to read this book and have it completely change the way I view food. I did lose weight but not intentionally. Just eating better, being more informed, making better choices and READING the labels on the product I buy before I put it in my mouth, made a huge difference in my weight. Many of my friends have bought the book and are also experiencing the same results not because of what I have told them, but because they see the change in me. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to start looking hot and stop eating crap!

These people should be ashamed of themselves for trying to scare and horrify people like that. If I wanted to be a vegan, I'd be one. Chapter 6 has such awful, horrifying lies in it. Really unnecessary and vicious. It is so terrible, I wouldn't let my teenager read it! These woman make PETA sound sane. I work with an epidemiologist who used to inspect slaughterhouses all over the Nation -- nobody has the TIME to be raping hogs and cattle! -- these people are running a business -- not a house of horrors. This book was disgusting.

I heard all the hype about this book and finally last night sat down and read it. Eww what's up with all the cursing and nasty language. What a total turn off. I will never read this book again.

Dear Potential Reader:

The authors of this book know what they are talking about. They have done extensive research into Vegan diets, the practices of the Food & Drug Admin. and other regulatory agencies, and mondern trends in nutrition. If you follow their advice, you will drop a lot of weight and be healthy.
Easier said than done. I'm a prosecutor and in and out of court all day. I rarely have time to prepare complicated vegitarian meals. In a perfect world, I would do everything they say - but most of us just can't. I will say this - they have convinced me of the horrors of artificial sweeteners and diet soda. I have stopped buying them. Also, I have basically cut out dairy - on their advice. Their arguments about the harm of these two things are too logical and articulate to ignore. I have lost 9 pounds. Susanna Shea, Memphis, Tennessee.

I started reading the Skinny Bitch diet book and at first was amused by all the cussing and the in your face attitude. But after awhile it got really old and I ended up putting the book down and not finishing it.

Yes, I will agree with most reviewers, the title is misleading...but it's great marketing. The title does bring you in thinking 'I'm going to be skinny!' and when you read it, it blows your mind. They did this on purpose, and if you read the last pages of the book, they admit they did in order to draw readers in. Sadly it's hard to educate people on this topic. The title did just what it was meant to do. Do you think you would have read the book if it had a title like 'America is poisoning it's people' ??
Yes, you will become skinny...but HEALTHY skinny.
I read this book being a vegetarian, and now am a Vegan. I laughed, I cried, and lauged again reading this book. The language keeps it real. I've recommended it to all my friends, and they too have read it, and loved it.
This book is not fluff like most of the books out there...it's meat. Facts. 100% references. Changed my life.

I bought this book looking for a quick fix for my weight "problem" (I am not even overweight, I just wanted to drop a few pounds) Instead, I got a wonderful book full of nutrition facts. Weight is nutrition. You have to understand nutrition in order to learn about weight loss. I learned.

I was a carnivore. I ate meat almost everyday with no regard for the animal that unwillingly gave its life so I could stuff myself full of crap. Then I read this book, and it changed everything. I still eat fish, but otherwise, I am a vegitarian.

Buy this book if you care about your body. I was on a crash diet and had lost a few pounds, but now I have learned about the importance of good nutrition.

This is a great book! So informative and straight forward. I'm new to being vegitarian/vegan, and this book was so helpful! It also solidified my resolve about becoming vegitarian/vegan. If you have a problem with foul language, this is not the book for you. This book is also not for someone who is not ready to face the truth (or is in denial) about the meat industry in the United States. I've read some of the negative comments about this book, and these are people who are clearly in denial about our country's meat industry and our government.

This book isn't about being skinny - it's about being an organic vegan which will make you healthy (and therefore skinny). There is barely any space devoted to dieting concepts like "exercise", "portion control", or other popular diets. Most of the book focuses on the evils (and they are evil) of factory farming and the meat industries. The writing style is exactly as they describe it - "No holds barred", almost to the point of being offensive. The book references a lot of books, but some of the arguments are just weak. I'd recommend "The Secrets of Skinny Chicks" if you want a diet book and another book with more facts, less attitude if you want a book about veganism.

Once you get past the tough love approach used by the authors this book is filled with useful information, and some very disturbing facts relating to our standards of food quality in the U.S. I really loved this book!!!

I knew this book was seriously in favour of being vegan, which is great for me since I've been having the damndest time un-lapsing from vegan-ness, although I'm a huge supporter of PETA and have seen "Meet Your Meat" several times (if you haven't seen it, do a Google search. It will change your way of thinking, and if it doesn't, then you just suck and have the morals of Dubya. Sorry, but true.) All I have to say is "Whoa Nelly!" This book rocked my socks. The visual images of "MYM" are crazy disturbing, but combined with the in-depth reseach the authors of Skinny Bitch provide (these ladies did their homework, for shizz), I am totally rededicated to being vegan! They talk about all sorts of poisons and pesticides found in animal products...but what really did it was the flashback to "The Jungle:" the USDA and FDA are doing jack to regulate our food. I knew this already, but I didn't exactly realize to what extent. If you've read "The Jungle," you know what kind of utter nastiness and cruelty goes on in industrial farming (rotten meat being sold, insect-infected meat ground up and supplied to the military), but reading quotes from actual *present* day workers blew my mind: it STILL goes on! The cruelty, moral decripitude and unsanitary conditions are boggling. Dairy addict that I am..er..WAS, reading about infected teats oozing pus THAT NONETHELESS ARE BEING MILKED kicked Ben and Jerry right out of my mind. Cherry Garcia with Pus Chunks!? No thank you!

Yeah, the book curses. Didn't you figure that out by the title? If you want something academic or polite, look elsewhere. I love all the people who rate it low because of the vulgarity...again, couldn't you tell by the title? Fact of the matter is, these girls aren't just L.A. Airheads: they have done some serious research (10+ pages of sources, if you must know). No, they're not doctors. But how many of you have had doctors give INEFFECTIVE suggestions for weight loss? Oh, you too? My point exactly.

A lot of people get defensive because no one wants to be called a bad guy for eating meat, eggs and dairy. Well, no one used to think there was a problem with fur either. Or cigarettes. Or hitting your kid with a belt. We're not ostriches, so get your head out of the ground and face up to your actions. I'm not perfect...I used to live off of bacon egg and cheese sandwiches. But having maintained a 50lb weight loss over four years by being vegetarian/vegan, I can speak from experience that it's much harder (not impossible, but *harder*) to be severely overweight if you're cutting out (or down) on animal products. And for those of you that claim this book is propaganda: check out the funding of the Meat and Dairy industries to OUR POLITICIANS. Check out the amount of former lobbyists for the Meat, Egg and Dairy industry that are now employed by our government. Check out all the ads like "Beef: it's what's for dinner," or "Got Milk?" funded, at least in part, by the UDSA. THAT's propaganda: uninformed, non-sited messages braodcast regularly.

This book is entertaining, informative and real. Cheers to these ladies for bringing veganism to the mainstream!

Although this book is informative, it's not helpful to anyone who ever wants to eat red meat, white meat, fish, eggs, dairy, sweetners, etc., etc., ever again. This book isn't about moderation, it's about NEVER eating the items listed above. I don't live in a vegan world, therefore it wasn't very helpful to me at all.

Although, much of what is true in this book, I feel that "cuss" curse words were not needed. It shows no class or morality.