Naturally Thin: Unleash Your Skinnygirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting

By Bethenny Frankel and Eve Adamson

Book Overview

From New York Times bestselling author Bethenny Frankel, the book that started it all: Naturally Thin. Bethenny Frankel, reality TV star, "Queen of Cocktails," and "Mommy Mogul" has always had a passion for preparing and enjoying healthful, natural foods and sharing that love.

The New York Times bestseller Naturally Thin shows how anyone can banish their Heavy Habits, embrace Thin Thoughts, and enjoy satisfying meals, snacks, and drinks without the guilt. Armed with Bethenny's rules, you will say:

-I know when I am really hungry
-When I'm really hungry, I look for high-volume, fiber-rich foods
-I can have any food I want
-I love the taste of real food

With more than thirty simple, delicious recipes (including her famous SkinnyGirl Margarita), a one-week program to jump-start readers on the Naturally Thin lifestyle, and warm, witty encouragement on every page, Frankel serves up a book for a healthier and thinner life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1416597980
• ISBN13: 9781416597988
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Lots of good tips.

I'm a big Real Housewives fan and I bought this book because of that. I'm glad I did. A lot of it really makes sense too. I know that many people don't agree with a lot of the advice that Bethenny Frankel has to offer, but if it works for her then it'll work for others too. The recipes are also really good. Another great book that I read that has some really good weight loss and maintenance tips in it is Goodbye, Fatty! Hello, Skinny! How I Lost Weight And Still Ate The Foods I Loved-Without Dieting. Like this book, it not only has some really good information, but it's also an entertaining read.

Good common sense that people need to be told

This is the diet/nutrition version of the Total Money Makeover. It is a book of common sense. These are the things we all know are true, but need someone to spell them out. The premise of this book is MODERATION. Don't kill yourself with exercise (ie the Biggest Loser), and don't deny yourself foods (almost every other diet book out there). The 1st part of the book is a list of 10 simple common sense rules, such are "your Diet is A Bank Account", "Pay Attention", & "Downsize Now". Each rule has its own chapter, and there are some delicious looking recipes, that I plan on trying out. The 2nd part is a7-day breakdown( Mon - Sun) of putting the Naturally Thin ideology into practice. One of my favorite aspect of the book is the "Heavy Habit" sidebars. Basically these are reality checks to people's crazy ideas. I.E. paying Nutri-System for portion control when you can easily do it yourself, or thinking you just HAVE to have whatever you are craving (what are you? 2 years old and ready to throw a fit? *paraphrasing*) All-in-all, I enjoyed this book. Even though there isn't really anything new going on here, it just takes all the common sense about diet and puts it into a good format. I recommend.

Can't wait to read it again

I lost over 50 pounds after the birth of two sons this way, about 12 years ago. I have since gained a lot of weight following a car accident, and blindly following my husband's diet (he does all the cooking). I have been trying to remember HOW I lost all that weight, because I recall never feeling deprived or hungry. This book tells it all, and in such a perfect manner. I love Bethenny's honesty and common sense. I am so glad that she has put the key back in my hands. Since I picked the book up, my whole attitude toward food has changed. I am in the last chapter and cannot wait to start the book over again. I want this ingrained in my head forever. Thank you Bethenny!