You Want to be a Skinny Bitch?

I just finished reading the book Skinny Bitch. I know this isn't completely wedding related but if you are like me and trying to lose a few before your big day I suppose it is wedding related.

I had mixed feelings on this book. On the one hand I actually liked the "tough love" tone of the book. Be warned, there are lots of shit, f's, bitches, calling you stupid, fat, moron, which I thought was funny but probably is not everyone's cup of tea. There is even a whole chapter on going number two which was pretty unexpected but humorous. However, the writing style was really the only thing I liked about the book.

Lucky for me I have been a vegetarian since I was 13, but apparently know in order to look good and be a "Skinny Bitch" I must become vegan. After awhile I thought maybe these chicks worked for Whole Foods because everything they suggest you eat could only be found there. And I know personally, that shit is expensive! I try to mix up as much "regular" food as I can with my meat substitutes so I don't go bankrupt. I mean really, what percent of the population can afford to shop only at Whole Foods? And on top of that ALL fruits and veggies, which is the bulk of what you are eating on this "Skinny Bitch" plan, has to be organic or apparently it is "crap."

They talk a lot about how we can't trust the FDA or the USDA which I can somewhat agree with. The are too many pesticides in food and the practices and treatment (the majority) of farm animals is terrible. But instead of running away and buying all soy, all vegan why don't we try to improve food quality for everyone? So people who can barely feed themselves should make sure the one meal they get a day is organic? I suppose they have bigger problems than worrying about being a "Skinny Bitch."

Obviously this book is directed towards and applies to a specific demographic. Umm hello, not everyone lives near a Whole Foods or health food store. Don't get me wrong, I heart Whole Foods, I would shop there exclusively if I could, maybe I am just jealous. But really I felt like the authors, two former models, of course how nice for them, seemed pretty self-righteous and didn't offer much option for those of us not making bank off our new novel and book tour. But hey they got my 10 dollars didn't they!