"Skinny B!tch"

amyers35

Im intrested to find out if anyone has read the book Skinny *****. Im considering challenging myself to be meat-free for atleast a month soon & want to read the book first & would like feedback from anyone who has already read it

allisoncook87

What is your reason for going meat free?

crisanderson27

What is your reason for going meat free?

I'm curious too?

NightOwl1

I haven't read the book, but I don't buy into going meat free for a second. There's a lot of great stuff you can add to your diet that you can only get from meat. It's all about eating lean meat and watching what you eat.

mapexdrummer69

What is your reason for going meat free?

x3


Also, Cris, please read my response/apology in the thread about....sugar? I can't remember. Lol

PeachyKeene

I haven't read the book, but I don't buy into going meat free for a second. There's a lot of great stuff you can add to your diet that you can only get from meat. It's all about eating lean meat and watching what you eat.

I agree!

funfitfoodie

I haven't read it but I know some people regard it as the gospel! I'm interested in the replies.

kms1981

The book is more about being Vegan than Vegetarian. I am meat free for 3 years now. I can't handle Vegan though. It is an interesting read but I wouldn't suggest buying it. There is not a lot of new info. Mainly goes over how cruel animals are treated and how poor the conditions are they are raised in. You can watch the documentary Food Inc and find out the same info. Hope this helped!

HeatherMarie1174

I am veggie and have read it ... they are not just veggie, they are straight up vegan. The have some pretty strong opinions but it's an interesting read.

Juliebean_1027

I've read it. It's an interesting read, but the part about slaughter houses is not for those with a weak stomach. I read it, tried to incorporate some changes, and took it with a grain of salt. I didn't cut meat out completely, but I did cut it down to about 5 times a week, and red meat only once. I already didn't drink milk, so that part didn't really change much. All in all, it was interesting but I don't follow it.

skinnyjeans13

I thought about it too, until I found out it was just basically a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. Sorry, I like my meat!! A lot of my friends have given up red meat because of that book though.

dumb_blondes_rock

I love Bethanny Frankel....I looked at the book (skimmed through it) at barnes and nobles and it seems pretty delicious....going meat free is an option everyone is allowed to have, sure your body benifits from it, but you can get those benifits from eating veggies too.....I took most meat out for a little bit a while back just because i noticed i would fill up on meat and barely eat any of my veggies

CookieCatCatcher

Own it, and Skinny B*tch in the Kitch.

Totally changed my life.

I quit meat, dairy, and eggs cold turkey. Recently I've added back in limited diary - but, only because I can't get away from cheese when we go out to eat. I will NEVER eat meat again. Ever. And Eggs just gross me out. I never really liked them to begin with.

Following a vegetarian - nearly vegan diet, I've lost a total of 50lbs in just under a year, (19 of which since joining MFP) - AND dropped my cholesterol from 340 to the low 100's. In a year. No medication. Conservative exercise. I had blockages in arteries that have disappeared. My skin is clearer. I have more energy, my hair and nails are nicer. My mood is so much better!

I've learned that the Calcium and Protein the USDA says you need are myths, and you sure as hell don't get them from meats and dairy! Reading those books actually helped me decide on a major in school as well, and now I'm studying nutrition and medical research.

People don't realize the enormous impact that food, specifically food that humans were not meant to eat (or at least not in the huge quantities we eat them in now) has on the body...

Other GREAT reads:

The China Study, Eating Animals, Food Matters... Just to name a few.

AnneMK5

I have read it. They talk about a lot of the things you see in the movie Food Inc. The horror of the slaughter houses. The authors not only recommend you go vegetarian but go fully vegan. I believe in being educated about the food you are eating but I don't think it means you have to be vegetarian or vegan. We buy our meats from a local butcher/meat market where their meats are all from local, grass fed, animals. And during farmer's market season we buy as many of our fruits and veggies from there.
If no one wants to read that book then I definitely recommend watching Food Inc.

NightOwl1

I have read it. They talk about a lot of the things you see in the movie Food Inc. The horror of the slaughter houses. The authors not only recommend you go vegetarian but go fully vegan. I believe in being educated about the food you are eating but I don't think it means you have to be vegetarian or vegan. We buy our meats from a local butcher/meat market where their meats are all from local, grass fed, animals. And during farmer's market season we buy as many of our fruits and veggies from there.
If no one wants to read that book then I definitely recommend watching Food Inc.

Exactly. There are plenty of options if you want to buy humane. You can find free roam, grass fed, anti-biotic free, or organic in any supermarket in the country now. The humane choices are out there for those who want to still eat meat but care about where it comes from.

allisoncook87

I try my best to eat local organic and raw milk is amazing.

HeatherMarie1174

I have read it. They talk about a lot of the things you see in the movie Food Inc. The horror of the slaughter houses. The authors not only recommend you go vegetarian but go fully vegan. I believe in being educated about the food you are eating but I don't think it means you have to be vegetarian or vegan. We buy our meats from a local butcher/meat market where their meats are all from local, grass fed, animals. And during farmer's market season we buy as many of our fruits and veggies from there.
If no one wants to read that book then I definitely recommend watching Food Inc.

Exactly. There are plenty of options if you want to buy humane. You can find free roam, grass fed, anti-biotic free, or organic in any supermarket in the country now. The humane choices are out there for those who want to still eat meat but care about where it comes from.

Yes, you are exactly right, but if veggie is something she wants to try, that is her decision. Just sayin ...

crisanderson27

What is your reason for going meat free?

x3


Also, Cris, please read my response/apology in the thread about....sugar? I can't remember. Lol

I did, and replied (and thanks for that again) =D.

To the OP...if it's a lifestyle thing...that's cool. I was wondering if it was a dietary thing is all.

Cris

get_fit2009

Personally, I didn't care for the language. It was a little over the top. I don't offend really easily, but I thought the approach was overdone.

lizzil0

If you just want a challenge I'd try going sugar or wheat free for a month. They are thing that are actually bad for your body.

Geminieve24

Personally, I didn't care for the language. It was a little over the top. I don't offend really easily, but I thought the approach was overdone.

For me, the language and the direct "in-your-face" approach was why I enjoyed it. There are so many books out there on various eating life styles, this one is quite different. They say what basically needs to be said. No nonsense and no sugar coating. I did go vegan for awhile, and it wasn't so much to lose weight, but to watch goes in my mouth and to be more self conscious of where I buy my food. I felt AMAZING going vegan. And yes...I got plenty of protein. I went back to eating meat, but I buy from local butchers and farmer's markets.

Iceprincessk25

I love Bethanny Frankel....I looked at the book (skimmed through it) at barnes and nobles and it seems pretty delicious....going meat free is an option everyone is allowed to have, sure your body benifits from it, but you can get those benifits from eating veggies too.....I took most meat out for a little bit a while back just because i noticed i would fill up on meat and barely eat any of my veggies

Skinny ***** isn't by Bethanny Frankel. I started to read it but I like my animal products so I knew that it was pointless for me to continue it. Returned it back to the bookstore.

CookieCatCatcher

Americans - According to the USDA, and the WHO consume the MOST Dairy of any other country on the planet. Yet, we have the HIGHEST instances of calcium deficiency, higher then countries that consume less then HALF of the dairy we do.

Interesting. I wonder why "Milk does the body good", yet we all need Calcium supplements, hip replacements, Boniva, etc...

The truth of the matter is that in order for the human body to process animal products, meat and dairy in particular - the body must pull phosphate from the bones. Since the accessible phosphate is only found in our bones, thats where it comes from. When a calcium molecule loses its phosphate "buddy" - the body can't do anything with the calcium leftover, so we urinate it out.

This is basic anatomy, and basic math. The more dairy you consume, the more calcium you pull from your bones.

Calorie for calorie, plants provide more calcium then any animal source - these are facts. Not arguable.

Who serves on the USDA/FDA? Thats right, Big Meat and Dairy CEOs. Who pumps billions of dollars into lobbying, advertising, political campaigns? Big Meat and Dairy, Fast Foods, Conglomerate Animal Farmers. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, I'm just saying, when the people selling you the stuff are policing themselves, it has to give you cause to wonder.

AtomicDarling

I've read bits of it. It did have some cool information in it. It made me a believer in organic produce for certain. I will never buy non-organic peaches again.

Anyway... it's a fun read and she has some great recipes. I enjoy the occasional veggie or vegan meal but I'm not opposed to eating meat. I look at veggie meals as just another option.

dumb_blondes_rock

I love Bethanny Frankel....I looked at the book (skimmed through it) at barnes and nobles and it seems pretty delicious....going meat free is an option everyone is allowed to have, sure your body benifits from it, but you can get those benifits from eating veggies too.....I took most meat out for a little bit a while back just because i noticed i would fill up on meat and barely eat any of my veggies

Skinny ***** isn't by Bethanny Frankel. I started to read it but I like my animal products so I knew that it was pointless for me to continue it. Returned it back to the bookstore.

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my bad...i got it mixed up with skinny girl....but still....i love her. and i still stand by the latter part of my statement lol

sharonlee77

Going meat free wouild not work for me because now that it's warm outside, I've just got to have a good steak or burger off the grill once in awhile! I have cut my portion size down to the recommended amount of 3 or 4 oz., which is hard when you've got a big juicy steak on the grill!

dumb_blondes_rock

Americans - According to the USDA, and the WHO consume the MOST Dairy of any other country on the planet. Yet, we have the HIGHEST instances of calcium deficiency, higher then countries that consume less then HALF of the dairy we do.

Interesting. I wonder why "Milk does the body good", yet we all need Calcium supplements, hip replacements, Boniva, etc...

The truth of the matter is that in order for the human body to process animal products, meat and dairy in particular - the body must pull phosphate from the bones. Since the accessible phosphate is only found in our bones, thats where it comes from. When a calcium molecule loses its phosphate "buddy" - the body can't do anything with the calcium leftover, so we urinate it out.

This is basic anatomy, and basic math. The more dairy you consume, the more calcium you pull from your bones.

Calorie for calorie, plants provide more calcium then any animal source - these are facts. Not arguable.

Who serves on the USDA/FDA? Thats right, Big Meat and Dairy CEOs. Who pumps billions of dollars into lobbying, advertising, political campaigns? Big Meat and Dairy, Fast Foods, Conglomerate Animal Farmers. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, I'm just saying, when the people selling you the stuff are policing themselves, it has to give you cause to wonder.

What??? next you are going to be talking some nonsense about how cigarettes are bad for us and the only reason they are still legal is because the tobacco company puts money into the government officials pockets....you are one crazy theorist...;)

dexters_dexterity

what this book is all about? wht reasons r given to avoid meat?

i have not eat any kind of meat this week but not just to lose weight more coz im facing problems in conceiving and i have read tht the poultry and their eggs and hormones given to cows to increase milk production is increasing obesity and infertilty issues.

CookieCatCatcher

Americans - According to the USDA, and the WHO consume the MOST Dairy of any other country on the planet. Yet, we have the HIGHEST instances of calcium deficiency, higher then countries that consume less then HALF of the dairy we do.

Interesting. I wonder why "Milk does the body good", yet we all need Calcium supplements, hip replacements, Boniva, etc...

The truth of the matter is that in order for the human body to process animal products, meat and dairy in particular - the body must pull phosphate from the bones. Since the accessible phosphate is only found in our bones, thats where it comes from. When a calcium molecule loses its phosphate "buddy" - the body can't do anything with the calcium leftover, so we urinate it out.

This is basic anatomy, and basic math. The more dairy you consume, the more calcium you pull from your bones.

Calorie for calorie, plants provide more calcium then any animal source - these are facts. Not arguable.

Who serves on the USDA/FDA? Thats right, Big Meat and Dairy CEOs. Who pumps billions of dollars into lobbying, advertising, political campaigns? Big Meat and Dairy, Fast Foods, Conglomerate Animal Farmers. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, I'm just saying, when the people selling you the stuff are policing themselves, it has to give you cause to wonder.

What??? next you are going to be talking some nonsense about how cigarettes are bad for us and the only reason they are still legal is because the tobacco company puts money into the government officials pockets....you are one crazy theorist...;)

:laugh:

allisoncook87

Americans - According to the USDA, and the WHO consume the MOST Dairy of any other country on the planet. Yet, we have the HIGHEST instances of calcium deficiency, higher then countries that consume less then HALF of the dairy we do.

Interesting. I wonder why "Milk does the body good", yet we all need Calcium supplements, hip replacements, Boniva, etc...

The truth of the matter is that in order for the human body to process animal products, meat and dairy in particular - the body must pull phosphate from the bones. Since the accessible phosphate is only found in our bones, thats where it comes from. When a calcium molecule loses its phosphate "buddy" - the body can't do anything with the calcium leftover, so we urinate it out.

This is basic anatomy, and basic math. The more dairy you consume, the more calcium you pull from your bones.

Calorie for calorie, plants provide more calcium then any animal source - these are facts. Not arguable.

Who serves on the USDA/FDA? Thats right, Big Meat and Dairy CEOs. Who pumps billions of dollars into lobbying, advertising, political campaigns? Big Meat and Dairy, Fast Foods, Conglomerate Animal Farmers. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, I'm just saying, when the people selling you the stuff are policing themselves, it has to give you cause to wonder.

Or it's because of all the processed and crap foods that we eat instead of eating natural products that were intended for us

inafit16177

I read this after I had been a vegetarian for a while...I will say that for a while I could not drink milk because of the reference to "puss udders." It took months for my husband to convince me that cows at organic farms where not hooked up to machines all day. I do eat dairy again, only organic though...It had some information that makes you think. I realize that their view is extreme, a vegan lifestyle is almost a full time job, but they are entitled to their choice of lifestyle...For me and my family I choose a vegetarian lifesyle and it works for us!