Skinny Bastard (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Apparently fearing their market's reaching the saturation point, the latest iteration of Freedman and Barnouin's bestselling Skinny Bitch series goes after another demographic entirely-men-but without altering the strident, withering approach they've perfected in Skinny Bitch and its follow-ups. That may be a mistake-the kind of cutting humor that comes off as challenging when aimed at fellow women seems (rightly or wrongly) more chilling when aimed across the gender aisle, with the real possibility of turning men off. Still, those happy to take the scorn with the solution are invited to "strap on a pair...and get ripped." Much of the strict Skinny Girl regimen is translated directly: sugar, simple carbs, meat and dairy are out; fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains and whole wheat are in. The authors also discuss evidence for and against soy, the male epidemic of hypertension and heart disease, and the failings of government health-monitoring departments (like the USDA and FDA). Helpful grace notes include a chapter of support for the big changes (titled "Don't Be a Pussy") and shopping lists of approved brands and foods.
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The authors are brazen . . .They're not trying to win popularity contests . . . they just want healthy people. Associated Press News Syndicate --Associated Press News Syndicate<br /><br />They tell it like it is, and without delicacy. Chicago Sun Times --Chicago Sun Times<br /><br />What makes this diet easy to swallow is the book's tough-love attitude part best-friend counsel, part drill-sergeant abuse and a dash of sailor mouth, wrapped in a pretty chick-lit package. iVillage --.<br /><br />They tell it like it is, and without delicacy. Chicago Sun Times --Chicago Sun Times<br /><br />What makes this diet easy to swallow is the book's tough-love attitude part best-friend counsel, part drill-sergeant abuse and a dash of sailor mouth, wrapped in a pretty chick-lit package. iVillage --iVillage --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Running Press; 1 edition (April 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762435402
• ISBN-13: 978-0762435401
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,796 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Get rid of that gut once for all!, April 27, 2009

By	M. Caruso - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I live these girls! They don't try to be nice when criticizing your bad habits. As they say, eating well is not some "girlie" thing and they will whip your bu tt into shape with their straight talk using their locker room language. Yes, the locker room language. You have to be a man enough to take it and do something about it. I find the language hilarious, but you need to be forewarned if you don't like too blunt expressions. On the other hand why would you expect anything else after reading the title of the book?

The book gives readers a tough-love guide on how to become healthier and skinnier. Things like:
-- stop shoving sweets into your mouth all day long; sugar is for candy as ses.
-- get up off your behind and exercise
-- stop drinking coffee each morning. If you cannot wake up without it then you are addicted to it, and "generally unhealthy sl ob"
-- you are what you eat
-- the government doesn't give a sh...t about what you eat.
-- don't be a pu..sy and use your big head!

The authors promote vegetarian lifestyle and although I am not a total vegetarian myself, I fully support that idea.

This is definitely a very helpful, eye-opening read. I really enjoyed the book and found it more valuable than I expected. I would recommend it to all adult readers - not only men. For more great reading about losing weight in a healthy way read "Can We L ive 150". Especially Chapter 3 of that book titled "Obesity your worst enemy" is not to be missed. It is all you need to look good and feel great about yourself.

20 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth May Not be Welcome, But It's Still the Truth, July 26, 2009

By	Ruth M. Brown (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read Skinny Bitch near the end of 2007 and have been a vegetarian (non- meat eater) ever since. Now that I have read more than half of Skinny Bastard, I'm ready to ditch dairy products, eggs, and fish. These women do not mince words when it comes to their condemnation of the meat and dairy industries in America, and knowing the truth about how animals are treated cruelly and consumers are lied to makes me embarrassed to reside in what most of its residents call "the greatest nation on earth." We are a laughingstock in the eyes of Europeans and other industrialized nations, who do NOT permit the use of bovine growth hormones in their dairy products and for the most part reject American-raised meat. It's time to wake up and to stop supporting animal cruelty, false nutritional claims, environmental degradation, and "food" that is downright detrimental to human health, all in the name of making billions of dollars. The more you know and realize about "factory farms" and "fish farms," the more you will want to reject a way of feeding ourselves that does nothing but pick our pockets and increase our liklihood of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, kidney ailments, premature aging, and a host of other consequences. Don't give this book a low rating just because you can't imagine giving up your favorite fast foods and non-nutritious junk. A whole world of wholesome, satisfying, energizing, and slenderizing foods and beverages are out there waiting to take the place of what is making you fat and sick. The USDA, the EPA, and the FDA are not operating in your best interests, but are staffed by far too many corrupt people who can be bought for a price. Educate yourself and refuse to support a national disgrace.

17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life!, July 14, 2009

By	Roy Kranz "glowingrock" (Midland, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I used to eat meat with every meal. I thought I was eating healthy and I worked out regularly but kept gaining weight. I picked up this book by chance while stuck in an airport 6 weeks ago and haven't eaten meat since. I now eat as much as I want (but choose the right kind of whole food plant based things to eat) and I continue to lose weight, 10 pounds so far. I also read one of the sources the authors of this book rely on (The China Study) to confirm that what they were saying was true. That is a book about the most comprehensive nutritional study ever done and is also an excellent read. Bottom line: you can substantially reduce your chances of cancer, heat disease, etc. merely by cutting meat, dairy, and eggs out of your diet. It is much easier than it sounds. There are many tasty substitutes for the things you cut out. Also, this book is very entertaining (lot of swear words) and a very quick read.

My wife, who was originally upset when I told her of my decision, is now a vegetarian too after reading my copy of this book. The weight loss for me is an added bonus.

Get this book. Change your life. Live longer. Be healthy. You won't regret it.