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caitylin55's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this book was really interesting and eye-opening. I probably won't become a vegan, but I will definitely strive to make healthier eating choices. Everyone knows the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables but I doubt many of us know just how bad some of the food we eat on a regular basis are for you. It was also interesting to learn about how lax our food regulations are and how corrupt a lot of the regulating agencies have become. I felt that the tone of the book was hilarious and real but I could see how some may find it offensive. An interesting read for those wanting to learn more about whats REALLY in their food.
sadie_scout's review against another edition
4.0
i agree with about 70% of it. always good to read some self help to get your mind right.
loreadsk's review against another edition
1.0
I originally picked this up thinking it was funny with some knowledgeable facts. I couldn't be more wrong. As a generally healthy person, I know a decent amount about nutrition. I also have those around me that have degrees in nutrition. This woman definitely doesn't know anything about healthy weight loss. To be blunt, the book lacked credibility.
I feel as though the book was more about the author's belief system than actual healthy advice.
It was basically a PSA for animal slaughterhouses and it enforced the notion that the only way you can lose weight is becoming a vegetarian or vegan. As the author would put it...Bullshit.
Which brings me to another point, the writing was poor. I don't know if she was trying to be funny, or condescending or just "dumb it down" by using "crap" or "bullshit", but it definitely didn't help with her credibility. It sounded like any teen with a blog could've written it.
A few things the author did get right: Eating fruit is good, drinking water is good, soda makes you fat (Sad, but true. Of course that means overtime.), low carb is "crap" and the Atkins diet is "crap". Those I feel anyone with common sense would know. Or as the author put it "Common sense, bitches". So yes, the book was not complete "crap", it did have a few valid points if you read between the lines.
"So now you are officially vegan, a person who doesn't eat any animal products. No meat, chicken, pork, fish, eggs, milk, cheese or butter. Feel great about it"
That was an actual passage from the book. I have nothing against being vegan or a vegetarian, but I do have a problem with the belief that they're the only "skinny bitches" out there. To be honest, I know very few vegans or vegetarians that are skinny AND healthy. Most I know will skip the aforementioned products but still eat junk food. Well, that just contradicts everything.
"Just continue to drink a lot of water, exercise, and eat right, shitheads".
Another passage, and although I could do without the "shitheads" remark, when the author condenses it down to that, she gets it right. Without the long graphic remarks of animal slaughterhouse cruelty and rants on how the government is lying and poisoning us, the author has a few valid points.
Another thing that annoyed me about this book was the notion that skinny= pretty and vise versa. That is just not how life works, and its sad that this is marketed in our society. Losing weight will not magically make you pretty, just like becoming a vegan or vegetarian does not magically make you healthy.
Well,this review has turned into an almost incoherent rant, so to summarize my thoughts I did not like this book. I do not recommend it to anyone, especially those who will believe everything without checking the facts. This book thoroughly annoyed me.
I feel as though the book was more about the author's belief system than actual healthy advice.
It was basically a PSA for animal slaughterhouses and it enforced the notion that the only way you can lose weight is becoming a vegetarian or vegan. As the author would put it...Bullshit.
Which brings me to another point, the writing was poor. I don't know if she was trying to be funny, or condescending or just "dumb it down" by using "crap" or "bullshit", but it definitely didn't help with her credibility. It sounded like any teen with a blog could've written it.
A few things the author did get right: Eating fruit is good, drinking water is good, soda makes you fat (Sad, but true. Of course that means overtime.), low carb is "crap" and the Atkins diet is "crap". Those I feel anyone with common sense would know. Or as the author put it "Common sense, bitches". So yes, the book was not complete "crap", it did have a few valid points if you read between the lines.
"So now you are officially vegan, a person who doesn't eat any animal products. No meat, chicken, pork, fish, eggs, milk, cheese or butter. Feel great about it"
That was an actual passage from the book. I have nothing against being vegan or a vegetarian, but I do have a problem with the belief that they're the only "skinny bitches" out there. To be honest, I know very few vegans or vegetarians that are skinny AND healthy. Most I know will skip the aforementioned products but still eat junk food. Well, that just contradicts everything.
"Just continue to drink a lot of water, exercise, and eat right, shitheads".
Another passage, and although I could do without the "shitheads" remark, when the author condenses it down to that, she gets it right. Without the long graphic remarks of animal slaughterhouse cruelty and rants on how the government is lying and poisoning us, the author has a few valid points.
Another thing that annoyed me about this book was the notion that skinny= pretty and vise versa. That is just not how life works, and its sad that this is marketed in our society. Losing weight will not magically make you pretty, just like becoming a vegan or vegetarian does not magically make you healthy.
Well,this review has turned into an almost incoherent rant, so to summarize my thoughts I did not like this book. I do not recommend it to anyone, especially those who will believe everything without checking the facts. This book thoroughly annoyed me.
yourfriendsteph's review against another edition
3.0
This is a good read for those who know nothing about nutrition and are looking for a little motivation. Although I did not find any information I hadn't read before, i was impressed that Skinny Bitch was full of research summaries to back up claims.
I thought Skinny Bitch did a great job of concisely cramming a lot of good information into a quick read. I'd recommend this book to anyone new to the health food game, but would advise the reader to continue with other books as well.
Oh, and just from the title one can tell the verbiage used throughout the books is a bit over the top. This was obviously a tactic to gain attention. despite the extreme expletives, this book really is informative.
I thought Skinny Bitch did a great job of concisely cramming a lot of good information into a quick read. I'd recommend this book to anyone new to the health food game, but would advise the reader to continue with other books as well.
Oh, and just from the title one can tell the verbiage used throughout the books is a bit over the top. This was obviously a tactic to gain attention. despite the extreme expletives, this book really is informative.
meredithmegan87's review against another edition
5.0
SO GOOD. I'm not vegan or vegetarian anymore but I bought this book so that I can re-read it to remind myself of everything they tell you. Highly, highly recommend reading this as an informative piece.
judithdcollins's review against another edition
5.0
Full of sass and funny! Awesome read and great for healthy eating and vegans as well. A book you will want to keep for reference and start looking fabulous! Give up the booz, as it makes you FAT!
xatsil's review against another edition
The Fahrenheit 9/11 of food. I don't trust this book's sensationalism, and therefore its research. And the language only deducts from its credibility. It sounds like nasty gossip rather than something I should follow to make important life changes.
mbrandmaier's review against another edition
5.0
If you read this book cover to cover, you will not be able to eat for several hours because of the detailed descriptions of how horribly animals are treated that we then eat. It also made me cry a little bit and seriously consider giving up eating meat. I now want to at least buy just free-range meat, since I can't give up eating meat entirely.
triciamc1238's review against another edition
5.0
Very interesting read- the chapters on animal slaughter were horrific. I will definitely think before I eat from now on!! The authors' tone was irreverent and I could totally picture hanging w/ these bitches.
nina_rod's review against another edition
3.0
If I did this diet, not sure if I would be skinny, but I would be the bitchiest of bitches. No dairy, meat, coffee or alcohol. I think this book is a testament to anorexia than sensible eating. I think I'd prefer to have my cake and eat it too. Maybe the sequel will advocate bulimia. However, I was highly entertained listening to this audio book. Except for the chapter on how inhuman livestock are killed. Gross, but still like my bacon.