While you don't end up being a Skinny Bitch by the end of this book, it really is a good wake up call to "stop eating crap." This is more of a dietary makeover book than anything else, but it is high-energy, and very motivating to take a good look at what you really are eating. Of course it does encourage exercise, but the main focus is changing your eating and lifestyle habits. If you are incredibly hung up on the fact that you absolutely have to eat meat to survive, give this book a whirl and see if you don't change your mind. After reading this book, my family has been vegan for six months now, and we all feel much better overall! And guess what? Yes, I have lost weight. Another of my friends who has read this book and is following the "Skinny Bitch diet" is also experiencing better health. A must-read!