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Overview

The frank, "get real" approach of this diet book may be just right for those who have tried and tried without success to lose weight and keep it off. As the title indicates, the language is salty as Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin tell readers just what they must get rid of in their everyday eating: sugar first, followed by meat and dairy. Freedman and Barnouin recommend a vegan lifestyle, and tell why, and then offer more than 75 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacking. They help readers break through the mental denial about bad food habits, and offer responsible and fun food choices without denying cravings and appetite.

Editorial Reviews

Associated Press
The authors are brazen...They're not trying to win popularity contests...they just want healthy people.
Austin American Statesman
This 224-page gem...tells it like it is.
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bitch
...there's more solid information about health and nutrition in Skinny Bitch than in most diet and health books...
Chicago Sun Times
Ready to jump-start 2006 with an electric prod to the system? ...They tell it like it is, and without delicacy.
Energy Times
...have achieved the seemingly impossible by writing a diet book that's as sassy and entertaining as it is packed with reliable information.
Florida Today
What are you waiting for, you moron? Go buy this book!
iVillage
...many priceless-yet-unprintable dictums certainly make you laugh in a way few diet books can.
Metro
Don't hate them--be them. The authors of 'Skinny Bitch' offer women a no-holds-barred approach to being thin and fabulous.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780762424931
  • Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers
  • Publication date: 12/26/2005
  • Pages: 224
  • Sales rank: 20,381
  • Product dimensions: 5.26 (w) x 7.26 (h) x 0.68 (d)

Meet the Author

Kim Barnouin is a former model who has a Master of Science degree in holistic nutrition.

Rory Freedman, a former agent for Ford Models, is a self-taught "know-it-all" who has studied diet, health, traditional, and holistic nutrition for more than ten years.

They live in Los Angeles.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 27, 2008

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    Not For Everyone

    This is a book for women who want to lose weight. Its catch is that it uses 'straight talk' to convey its ideas about how to lose weight. Do not buy this book if you are offended by profanity, which is abundant in the book. I can't really say that this is a 'diet' book, rather it is more of a diet 'method' book which teaches you what and what not to do and you go from there.

    The book starts out by telling you quite bluntly (which is the tone of the whole book) what you need to give up, such as smoking and soda. A large part of the book is devoted to telling the reader what to eat and what not to eat. It covers areas such as carbs, sugars, meats, protein, etc. Some of the ideas can come across a bit controversial at times, but the authors do cite their sources which they are to be commended for doing. The book also contains a pretty big list of foods that are okay to buy in case you get confused. All-in-all its an easy to read book that is fairly short and easy to follow. However, the tone of the book will not appeal to everyone. Also recommend The Sixty-Second Motivator as dietary changes are useless unless you're motivated to stick with them.

    19 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 19, 2009

    Might as well read a PETA pamphlet instead.

    Do not be fooled into thinking that this is a fun, motivating, girly, informative diet book. This sole purpose of this book is to make everybody become a vegan, and to join up with PETA. If you want to read page after page and chapter after chapter about the mis-treatment of animals, then buy this book. If you don't believe in eating or using animal products (any animal products, not just meat) in any way, then buy this book. There is a time and place for all of that - not in a book with that title. I feel cheated and ripped off. This book is not what it seems. Not cool. It will make you feel worse about your life, not better. And I will read (and usually like) almost anything.

    14 out of 19 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 5, 2008

    Harsh and Insulting

    I had no idea that this book was to recruit people to become vegans and insult anyone that enjoyed an occasional cup of coffee, piece of meat 'chicken/steak' or dessert when out with friends. The tone of the book implies that in order to be skinny you have to become a vegan and give up foods that you enjoy. The two authors imply that they are perfect and don't ever indulge. The language throughout the book was foul/harsh and the information/visuals on the slaughterhouses were beyond gross. Save your money and purchase the Abs Diet Book. Lots of good information and they do encourage one 'cheat meal' per week.

    13 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 12, 2006

    I strongly recommended this book to my students

    Fortunately, I discovered 'Skinny **tch' 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 **tch' 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!

    10 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 5, 2009

    Misleading and unhealthy

    I read this book out of curiosity. When I started reading, however, I could not stop because I was appalled at the unhealthy advice and one-sided arguments. The authors hide behind their ideals of animal rights when they really only care about getting skinny. They twisted statistics and information to fit their agenda and to shock readers into agreeing with them. Much of their advice is patently unhealthy, such as their suggestion to fast, or "cleanse" the body. The book perpetuates the myth that skinniness equals happiness, and ties self-esteem to one's weight instead of one's personality and accomplishments. The book also discourages having a positive body image, and in fact gains its success by feeding off of others' negative self-image. The book is targeted towards young women, the group most at risk for eating disorders. One of the only mentions of eating disorders is, "But, don't go anorexic on us, either" (184). Their casual remark about eating disorders illustrates their ignorance about this disease. After spewing misleading information, how can they expect readers to make healthy and informed decisions regarding their nutrition? They attempt to sound funny and cool by their direct and disparaging tone, but instead they sound condescending and shallow. I highly advise readers to avoid this book and search for more reliable, healthy, and helpful information elsewhere.

    7 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 20, 2009

    I know plenty of fat vegans

    If you want to push an agenda, be up front and honest about it.

    6 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 8, 2009

    Crap

    When I started the book, I didn't mind the foul language and harshness. But eventually it gets old and you realize that the authors are just pushing vegan ways on the reader. Then, the book gets really annoying and you just want to throw it.

    6 out of 12 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 27, 2009

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    Reader beware!!!

    Okay, where do I start with this book? First let me say that even though I enjoyed reading this book, and even though I think it has a lot of valuable information that I was not aware of prior to reading the book, I believe that Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin misrepresent the true purpose of the book and they take advantage of the unsuspecting reader to promote their lifestyle choice.

    That said; I knew what I was getting when I purchased the book because my friend told me all about it after she had read it. Unfortunately for her, no one told her that this book was not really a guide for getting skinny, but instead a very well written campaign for VEGANISM.

    In the book Rory and Kim are very clear in their message that they do not care about being skinny; all they care about is grossing out the reader with awful images of some of the horror stories that occur in the meat and dairy industry. This scare tactic is supposed to lead the reader to the brilliant realization that they MUST become vegan in order to be healthy and humane.

    I am very bothered by the fact that these two women have exploited an issue like weight loss that affects so many women, to crusade their choice to be vegan. To add insult to injury they also take the time to belittle and insult the reader with offensive language. I am a Marine veteran and some of the men that I've worked with in my career don't even speak this way.

    So, a word of caution for the sensitive person considering getting this book; don't!

    If you are easily grossed out; don't buy this book.

    If you cry when watch those Humane Society TV commercials; don't buy this book... it will bring you to tears!

    Now, if you are someone looking for a good reason to go vegan... this book is for you!

    I rate this book 3 out 5 starts because it does provide the reader with valuable information about what is in the foods we eat; the chemicals we ingest and their side effects; vitamins and minerals and the foods we can eat to obtain them; and for those who care to know, the horror and shady business that occurs in the meat and dairy industry... I'll tell you one thing; I will never look at my food the same way again.

    Happy reading!

    5 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 9, 2009

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    A book written from your foul mouthed girlfriends point of view

    I had been debating about reading this book and one day I picked it up in the store to read the chapters. After seeing chapters such as: Don't be a p, the dead rotting meat diet...I knew this book was for me. This book is two women (yes with a slanted point of view that vegan is the way to go) telling their girlfriends how to get healthier and offering many reasons why for each tip.

    Yes the slaughterhouse description was disgusting but worse is the thought of all chemicals and medicines one eats. Yes the language tends towards a sailor but be honest, who doesn't have a foul mouthed tirade every now and then.

    I got a great kick out of it, found it humorous, informative, and supportive.

    I also recommend Skinny in the Kitch that has recipes ranging from sushi rolls to brownies. Yum!

    5 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 11, 2009

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    Wasted my money

    I returned this book after reading just a few chapters. It is a thinly veiled PETA advertisement. It is one of the worst books I've ever read. If PETA is your thing, have at it. If not, this is not the book for you. I hemmed and hawed at buying this book and I thought I looked through it pretty carefully before purchase. It wasn't until the fourth or fifth chapter that the authors hit the reader with a barrage of descriptions so disgusting and so graphic that I literally could not read it. It didn't make me into a vegan, which is the authors' intended goal. It made me unable to eat anything at all for about two days and it made me immediately return the book to the store. I was just trying to get healthy and lose about 10lbs. This book tells it's readers that we are all basically rotten people for not being vegans. Like I said if that's not what you're looking for, don't waste your money. Oh, and the only reason I gave it even one star was because the system wouldn't allow me to give it no stars.

    4 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 20, 2009

    Misleading

    I bought this book and was initially intrigued by the tone of the book. It made me laugh and the first chapter was good (I read it at the store before purchasing). However, once I got home and continued reading over the next two days it became clear this was a book for vegans. No where on the back, cover, or first chapter do the authors make this clear. I kept reading anyway and while informative, the descriptive stories of animal cruelty seemed to be more of a way to convert those who were not vegans. I began to feel like I was mislead into buying a diet/lifestyle book that then turned out to be vegan history and how-to book. I returned it and purchased the book "Volumetrics" which I was much happier with. I have nothing against those who choose not to eat meat or those who choose to eat only organic and I don't try to push on them all the reasons why I believe meat is an important part of a diet. I expect the same. It would be one thing if I bought the book knowing what I was getting into but again, I felt mislead.

    4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 20, 2009

    not practical

    Unless you can become a strict vegan (no meat of any kind including fish, dairy, eggs, etc), this book is not for you. I kept wondering what do these ladies cook for their family? I can just see my husbands reaction to vegie burgers and tofu every night. He'd much rather have me as a size 10 than to live like that. Sugar is out, of course, as well as coffee and alcohol. Life is too short.

    Also, I thought the title was funny and thought the rest of the book would be so also. I found their language to be not edgy (like the title), but very crass and crude. Just open the book to the 1st few lines in their "no dairy" chapter and you will see what I mean. I'm the furthest thing from a prude, but these "ladies" are just downright gross at times. I'm sure that at a size 10 they would consider me a "gluttonous pig" (as they say), but I think they have absolutely no class.

    4 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 8, 2008

    SO GREAT

    I have been a vegetarian for ten years, but still struggling with weight issues. I read this book in one sitting, and it has motivated me to become a vegan. It is true. Every vegan that I have met is thin and healthy. The authors put "the bullshit" on the table and will really get through to the readers. I hope this book pushes me to become a vegan and lose weight (AND KEEP IT OFF TOO!) Good luck to the readers!

    4 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 14, 2010

    Save your money...

    I bought this book thinking it would be a funny take on dieting and the enternal quest to lose weight, instead it was a preachy, judgemental opinion about anyone who doesn't make the choice to be a vegetarian. I will give some credit to the title because the authors do come off as the title indicates!

    3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 9, 2010

    Rory and Kim are better off teaching at an rotc program.

    Drill Sergeant much? I haven't consumed this much useless attitude from a "so-called" health professional since my 11th grade gym teacher. Calling someone a fat-ass and a slob isn't necessarily the best route to get them to buy your book and/or lose weight. I suggest something a little less harsh if you're sensitive.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted March 4, 2010

    Good Motivational Read

    I love this book. I had been throwing around the idea for a while of switching to a Vegan diet for health reasons. I was diagnosed with extreme Fibromyalgia a year ago. Countless medications did nothing to help my pain level. I read on the internet, that a vegan diet can help to ease the pain of Fibromyalgia, so I thought I'd give it a try. After reading this book, my decision was solidified. I couldn't possibly continue to eat the way I had been, with no exercise, and expect to feel healthy and pain free. This book showed me that a vegan diet, with exercise, can give me the pain relief I so desperately craved. Bravo to the authors for providing an educational, motivational and hilarious book on the benefits of becoming Vegan and adopting a healthy lifestyle.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 21, 2010

    Disappointing

    I had been wanting to read this book for a while after hearing great reviews from friends. I was thoroughly disappointed once I really got into this book. I started off with an open mind but once I got to the chapter on the meat industry I was pretty annoyed. I am a vegetarian but I have no plans of becoming vegan. I felt that the authors evidence for the meat industry was vastly skewed to only prove their point that being vegan is what everyone should do. Their argument that eating meat is eating something that is dead is wrong but, when you eat a piece of fruit that is alive you are doing your body good is wrong. Fruit is dead and slowly losing its nutrients the minute you pick it. When you buy it in the store it is no longer alive, it is slowly decaying. I think that maybe next time they should have some hard facts instead of just their opinions and trying unsuccessfully to prove their point.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 13, 2010

    Way too foul mouthed

    I thought by its title that there would be some foul language but the F word is dropped constantly and as a reader you are insulted every bit of the way. The book isn't "brutally honest", it is just plain nasty, like that mean spirited bully on the playground. Additionally, it is heavy in promoting a vegan lifestyle which is nothing I am opposed to by any means(I am vegetarian) but it does it in a terrible way. The authors don't simply tell the nutritional advantages of a vegan diet, they completely disgust you with the inner workings of the meat industry. I was completely blindsided by it too, since I had no idea the the book would emphasize it so much and be so graphic about it. Lastly, the authors place themselves on a pedestal above their reader and treat the readers as if we are some moronic barbarians. All in all if you are looking to feel demoralized then this is the book for you, otherwise steer clear.

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  • Posted December 20, 2009

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    Hate it I want my money back.

    I wanted a book that would help me become a healthy eater. This book is nothing but PETA propaganda. Please do not buy this book unless you are ready to become a vegan and want to hate yourself for ever eating any kind of meat product.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 29, 2009

    Poorly written, superficial science, and language was distasteful rather than funny.

    I had great hopes when I first picked this book up, thinking it would be a straight-forward, factual, fun and motivating take on healthy living. At first the use of foul language was funny, but it quickly grew old and off-putting. It was as if the authors were trying to shock, but instead they simply got in the way of their message. I was disappointed and surprised at the superficial understanding of human physiology, given that one of the authors holds a Masters in Nutrition. They wildly extrapolate based on very little good data, and don't even attempt to present both sides of the arguments, which really damages their credibility. I was also annoyed with all of the statements to the effect of "if we were carnivores, we would _____" fill in the blank. We aren't carnivores. We are omnivores. And yes, omnivores eat meat *and* veggies. I agree that we generally don't need much meat, and I think that Michael Pollan's advice is more useful: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." To give only a vegan option serious consideration in the face of some of the serious animal welfare issues is disgraceful. Most people live in an area that, if they look around them, has options for local, organic, humanely grown and harvested meat, eggs and dairy products. In short, I was looking for something fun and motivating, and instead found something offensive on many fronts, poorly-written, and really weak on science. I don't know what to do with the book now that I have it. I would ordinarily pass it on to a friend, but this one is so bad it's probably going to end up in the compost pile.

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