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Victoria Beckham Picks Up Skinny Bitch

Written by PETA

Posted 06-15-2007

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A photo snapped by paparazzi of everyone's favorite ex-Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham, buying a copy of Rory Freedman's Skinny Bitch has sparked a massive spike in sales of the diet book that has been described as "a no-nonsense, tough-love guide for savvy girls who want to stop eating crap and start looking fabulous." What interests me in particular about this little piece of gossip is that if Victoria and her fans follow the book's advice, we'll have even more talent batting for the vegan team pretty soon, since Skinny Bitch is a fantastic piece of advocacy for a vegan diet. Here's what Ingrid Newkirk says about the book:

“Skinny Bitch combines a ‘take no prisoners’ attitude with cogent analysis and scientific proof to make an engaging, wickedly irreverent, and iron-clad case for eating healthfully. If I had it in my power, I’d provide a free copy to every young woman in the developed world; we could then become, instead of the fattest next generation in history, the healthiest.”

Enjoy the new diet, Victoria. And thank you, Rory—you’re amazing.

You can read more about the story here.

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Recent Comments

My commented:

Mar 18, 2009 10:29 AM

I think the book is great. To the point with no BS. Healthy body healthy eatting. That's it. As far a Beckman is concerned....She's gorgeous and so is her husband. This might be good move for PETA.
Tonya commented:

Oct 26, 2008 7:34 PM

This book changed my life along with my husbands. We are so so so thankful for this book. We are both proud vegans now and couldn't feel more healthy or happier. I've lost a whole pant size and working on another almost thereAnd it's only been a few weeks! We do not miss out on anything. Most of the vegan foodsrecipes are BETTER than what we've had before. We don't spend more because we don't buy fast food meat or dairy. We actually save money. Our marriage is thriving and we are so happy. I'm so glad to know that I'm not eating those poor baby animals that were suffering and not eating poisons. THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR LIVES!
Stacy commented:

Sep 12, 2008 10:01 PM

PETA does not promote anorexia dont you get it and the more people read the skinny bitch book the more animals are saved. I am so glade someone had the guts to write that book because finally someone told me the truth. This Skinny Bitch book tells the truth and talks about the vegan diet. Skinny Bitch is a catchy title and yes I must admit I find out about the book because of Victoria and I must say its the best book I ever read. Thanks PETA and Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin for promoting Veganism. I love being a Vegan thanks for showing me the truth.
Zoe commented:

Jul 24, 2008 2:40 PM

it's a good book to start on vegan eating. what's wrong with that? if you read the book it will become clear they aren't promoting diets or bitchiness. Just a vegan lifestyle.
crisp commented:

Jun 14, 2008 12:18 AM

i read the book and i loved it. it gives you so many good reasons to eat better and i have already lost a couple pounds in the first week! i'm so excited and ready to begin a more healthy lifestyle!
Lindsay commented:

Feb 29, 2008 12:00 PM

I recently read this book. About 4 years ago when I was a freshman in college I became very interested in eating whole minimally processed foods and began reading nutrition literature. I also did a research report on how food companies use false advertising to market their products mainly on grains and high fructose corn syrup in snack foods and cereals. I agree that the title is simply a Marketing Tool used to capture the attention of young women. I am a marketing major and I think it is genius. It appeals to women brought up on Cosmo and America's Next top model but it promotes a message not about being skinny but about being responsible for who you are and what you are eating. It is suggested that my generation is has been so over marketed to that we don't want to deal with the bullshit anymore we just want truth and facts to support it and this book does that. Skinny Bitch is based on research not simply the authors opinion and all facts are properly cited. In all actuality it reads more like a research report. After reading the book I used the reference section to do my own research which is how I found this website. Benefits I had some idea about what went on in the meat and dairy industry but no idea how horrible it actually was until I read this book. Since reading it I am no longer eating meat or dairy and I feel so much better about myself inside and out! I have been trying to get my roommate to eat healthier and after I shared this book with her she gave up Raman noodles and started eating more fruit and veggies! Don't knock it before you try it...
Emily commented:

Feb 4, 2008 10:32 AM

I've read this book and I think its great! My mom has followed the same diet for years not with the goal of being freakishly skinny but of being healthy. The foods the authors tell you to eat will make the average person lose weight because it is all nonprocessed foods. I think the book is great and its a much more healthy alternative to the thousands of other diets and fads people try these days.
Christina commented:

Jan 26, 2008 5:28 PM

I own the book and think everyone is missing the entire point It's revealing the harsh reality of the cruel farming industry and exposing the dangers of animal consumption. The second book is even more valuable because it provides nutritional recipes and protein substitutes. Please get off the Beckham topic. She's supporting the cause just as you are.
Dee commented:

Jan 10, 2008 7:17 PM

this book is not promoting anorexia in any way! its just the title "skinny bitch" is meant to grab your attention in the book it clearly states that it is not about being skinny it is about being healthy! it substitutes unhealthy things like chocolate with a more healthy option no harm done! this book is gr8!
Danniell commented:

Dec 20, 2007 12:32 PM

I find it ridiculous to see that some people who blog about the book have clearly not read it. People would be more knowledgeable of the contents if a person would have got past the title as I did and read it cover to cover like I did. This book is common sense and it is quite sorry on Maya's part for anyone to think that common sense of the relationship between plant and animals and sustaining a healthy body is promoting people to be skinnier and skinnier. Aren't we the world's heaviest country? Could some obese citizens lose a few pounds from eating healthy? I think that may be the consequence of using common sense and a knowledgeable mind. And also Kerstin a person can still drink beer but it is advised to drink organic and additivefree.

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