

Full Name: The Secrets of Skinny Chicks
Origin: The Secrets of Skinny Chicks is a collection of profiles of 25 fit and trim women, written by journalist and certified personal trainer Karen Bridson. The book was created to offer tips from the “skinny chicks” to the average woman.
Description: A thin physique does not always come naturally, not even to those who have the perfect figure. Ms. Bridson’s book The Secrets of Skinny Chicks offers an inside look into what models, actresses, athletes and even average women do to achieve and maintain a healthy, fabulous-looking body.
Likes: Vegetables, fruits, lean meat, low-fat dairy, oatmeal, whole grains and juice.
Dislikes: Fatty meats, sugar and refined carbohydrates.
Looking For: "Skinny chick" wannabes.
Works Well With: The average woman looking to lose a couple pounds.

While Ms. Bridson's book promotes diet and exercise, it is not all about losing weight and becoming a skinny chick - although bravo to you if you achieve your ideal body weight. Secrets of Skinny Chicks offers tips from 25 different women on how to exercise and stay motivated, how to plan healthy meals and even how to boost your metabolism. This diet is essentially about combining a low-fat diet with regular exercise. This book encourages readers to find ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle and boost their self-esteem. Of course, when the average woman in this book has a waist size of 26 inches, what does she know about losing self-esteem? There are plenty of positives to this book and the tips are helpful. It points out healthy menu options to try at most fast food restaurants and reveals how many calories are in each selection. Who knew that the Wendy's Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich only contains 225 calories? There is also detailed information about various eating disorders and related warning signs.

