Should I Become a Skinny Bitch?
I just finished the book “Skinny Bitch” and am thinking about going organic or vegan. What do you think? —Claire, Torrance
For readers who don’t know, Skinny Bitch is a best-selling diet book in the U.K. and U.S. known for its “in your face” tone (hence the title). Victoria Beckham is widely credited for making the book a hit, as she was photographed with a copy in Los Angeles. The book’s authors, Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, advocate a strict vegetarian or vegan diet—free from caffeine, refined sugar, and aspartame—as the key to maintaining one’s weight. They also discuss the horrors of animal cruelty and factory farming.
The best diet is one you can follow. We know that yo yo and crash dieting actually do more harm than good. So before making any drastic life-changing alterations to your routine, ask yourself if you can sustain the changes you are making over the long haul. Making big changes quickly can leave you feeling emotionally unsettled, especially if results don’t follow fast. A gradual approach is best. Begin by substituting organic foods for non-organic foods when possible. Reduce your consumption of caffeine, (here’s how) and drink non-caffeinated beverages instead. Phase down artificial sweeteners and beat back your cravings for refined carbohydrates, making them an occasional treat. Give yourself a little time, and soon you’ll be living the “skinny” lifestyle but you won’t be one part “bitch.”
November 20th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Darn it. My LAST bad thing, coffee. I KNOW they make decaf…sigh
November 20th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
If you’re jonesing, Peets Coffee brews up an EXCELLENT decaf, (formaldehyde-free, to boot). Today marks 5 weeks that I’ve been running all-unleaded, and it feels amazing. I *highly* recommend it.
November 21st, 2008 at 7:34 am
Uh…WHY is it, that we can KNOW something and still not listen? Even to ourselves. I was caffeine free for YEARS, so I know I can it, and I know the benefits. Must be my wanna misbehave somewhere streak
Ok!! Thats it, the kick in the butt I needed I felt it from the opposite end of the country…I pledge to go caffeine free. (Right after I finish my Starbucks!
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-Hippie
ps – I DO promise til I kick this again, I am going to be MORE than one part bitch :p
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Take heart (or not), dear caffeine addicts. there is a trace of caffeine EVEN IN DECAF COFFEES. Coffee is incredibly acidic so it’s imperative to balance it with something highly alkaline, like berries, sweet potatoes or pumpkin. (ditch the fluffy pastry part if you’re thinking a croissant or turnover… for higher nutrient value and smarter caffeinating.
Steve Perkins, The Cooking Buff
February 17th, 2009 at 2:26 am
Yeah! I want to be a crabby skinny bitch just like Posh. I NEVER see her smile!