Skinny Bi**h Book

I feel like I'm the only vegetarian here that doesn't preach to other people about not eating meat. It's your choice and I just want to slap the people who try to make you feel guilty about it. For pete's sake you guys. You're just reinforcing the stereotype that vegetarians are pompous a**holes. If people are going to eat meat, I do recommend getting it from known good sources. It's better for the animals and from what I've heard, it tastes better too (I can vouch for the eggs at least).

Hi Everyone!

Hello OP!

I read the Book Skinny ***** by two models Rory and Kim.
Has anyone else read this book?

No I have not but I think its awesome that you have started to educate yourself about fitness. Always a positive thing in my opinion.

I am curious to get everyones opinon on the information in the book!
They explain in graphic detail how badly mistreated animals are and that to loose weight means you need to be healthy. Healthy= Skinny. They say to go vegetarian and always start your day off with fruits.

well, like I said I have never read the book. However, to me personally Healthy is NOT equal to skinny. Both have kind of a "to each their own" kinda definition. Sumo wrestlers are far from skinny yet they are considered one of the healthiest folks on the planet. You can look to many of your fellow MFP'ers who are the definition of healthy. To name a few, MireyGal76, Sarauk2sf, fivethreeone, yoovie, the list goes on and on. Skinny, and this is just a personal opinion of mine, means that you just wanna be thin. Wheres the fun in that? Anorexic and bullemic girls are skinny. Due to graphic pictures I won't link the pics here but you can easily google image them and tell me if you think thats healthy.

Starting off your day with fruit is awesome I think. I personally do like that! As for the "animals being mistreated" thing, sure, there are places where animals aren't treated nicely. Unfortunately that place includes the "shelter" homes of PETA where a mojority of the animals brought in are killed. I don't really want to get into a heated debate about animal cruelty though. I know animal cruelty exists, I know human cruelty exists too. I do what I can. If you think that you should become vegetarian due to ethical and moral reasons, thats a cause I think we can all get behind and we will support you.

However, saying that you wanna become vegetarian for health reasons, then sorry, no. Animals products bring too much to the table. You can easily get your protein with them. Milk is one of the most versatile and important food products available to us. There are just too many benefits of consuming animal products. So don't go vegetarian due to health reasons, you're better off eating eggs and milk

I like the book but should i really stop eating meat & dairy?
Opinions?

Thank You!!! : )

No, I don't think you should. Feel free to reply and I will see if I can link some good articles and information for you

Good luck in your adventures.

I don't understand how someone who identifies as a peta-advocate and vegetarian can aid and encourage the slaughter of another living being. "Pain-free", or otherwise, you are still killing another living creature for human purposes, inflicting death of an animal. Peta's motto states, " Animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, use for entertainment, or abuse in any way." I believe that you helping "process" these animals blatantly contradicts PETA's motto.

OP: you have mentioned in your other threads that you have an ED, BDD and are underweight.

You absolutely should not be reading books like Skinny B!tch.

You need to stop looking into these types of 'diets' and reading these books/articles and seek professional help.

Please read to inform yourself: http://greatist.com/health/complete-vegetarian-proteins

Regarding the teeth argument: http://theveganapproach.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/human-anatomy-teeth.png

Did you read the other sources then, besides the Harvard backed ones?

I wrote'they'...so yes.

How is your "agenda" any different than mine? We both have an opinion, and I have come up with sources to try and show you how I see the problem. However all you have managed to do was ridicule me and my opinion, not trying to show your point of view.

IMO being healthy is eating anything in moderation to meet your calorie and macro goals. You should never remove a food group from your 'diet' as it increases the risk of relapse.

No one should tell you to not eat meat or dairy. Fair enough if you're vegetarian or vegan, you would find other appropriate sources of protein, fat and calcium. If you're really concerned about the treatment of animals you can source sustainable, organic, free-range items.

I disagree about humans being biologically omnivorous, but agree to disagree. However, I did not tell the OP to ever restrict further, but rather gave my opinion, like the dozens of other members. Why would eating a meat-free diet cause an ED sensitive person to relapse?

The ignorance in your reply is overwhelming. Studies have shown time and time again that the consumption of meat has been linked to heart disease, obesity, and even cancer. Healthier and cruelty-free proteins can be found at every supermarket and restaurant now (soy, quinoa, buckwheat, legumes, nuts, rice and beans, seitan, etc.) So maybe "depriving your body of the best protein out there" is actually better than depriving it of healthy and moral sources of protein and amino acids.

Are you actually serious?! You're saying that anyone who isn't vegetarian/vegan is at increased risk of disease? over consumption of anything isn't good. Moderate consumption of everything is fine. Stop trying to bash people who choose to eat meat!

Hey babe! I became vegetarian 6 years ago after watching and reading about the various cruelties that animals are subjected to...just for our tastebuds. After I gave up eating meat and eggs, I lost 25 pounds, my body felt cleaner, and I felt better about myself knowing that I do not support the slaughter of those poor animals. Many people believe that animals are treated well at these "family farms", but it's a sad misconception, if you don't take my word, I suggest you watch the documentary "Meet Your Meat" on YouTube. I know it's really hard to watch, but it's essential, ignorance is not always bliss! It's awesome that you are even considering becoming vegetarian, and I hope you'll make the best choice for your health and the animals.

No, sorry. My husband worked on several family run farms and the animals were treated very well. Common sense alone should tell you that most animals aren't mistreated on farms. I mean, at the end of the day, those animals are their product. Mistreating the product could affect the quality of the meat, and therefore result in lower profits.

You're sharing alarmist propaganda that doesn't reflect what really happens in most cases.

I never TOLD the OP to restrict further, I do not understand how she cannot just substitute her meat calories and nutrients for meat alternatives. Yes I give my opinion, and yes I know that many will not like it, but I also provided reputable sources based on FACTS along with my personal views and opinions. Overall, like you said, you choose to eat animals and I choose not to eat animals.

LOL, at the end of the day, they are still slaughtering the poor things!

http://www.mercyforanimals.org/investigations.aspx