Comments on: Skinnygirl Cocktails: Because we all want to be a skinny girl

By: Grackle

Grackle — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:15:47 +0000

You’ve missed the point entirely, ttko.

By: ttko

ttko — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:26:27 +0000

Author wrote : “When I get together with friends for adult beverages, the last thing on my mind is the calorie content of the drinks I’m consuming.” What? You got to be kidding me. Maybe you are still young enough that you don’t have to worry about it. I love “skinny girl” margarita. And no, I am not skinny and haven’t been since my 20′s, but I’ll be damned if I am going to get fat. I am in my 50′s very athletic, a mom. There is no need to be intimidated by the term “skinny”, It is a fun term for a state of mind. And believe me to keep from getting fat in middle age, it is a life style. That means only an occasional drink even if it is SkinnyGirl. And always be conscious of where the calories come from, even out with friends, as a life style, because really delicious food and beverages don’t have to be high in calories. Glutteny is one of the seven deadly sins is a good thought to keep in mind.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:33:05 +0000

Thanks for the comments, all! Ashley, I agree: “You can be strong and healthy at any size, skinny, fat, or in between.” Skinny is a body type as well, and no one should be shamed for their body size/type.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:15:04 +0000

Kim, “Skinny is weak, bony, fragile, lacking in vitality” isn’t true. I have always been “scrawny” but at my job, I lift furniture that rivals the men I work around. You can be strong and healthy at any size, skinny, fat, or in between.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:23:03 +0000

I have never thought that skinny is something anyone would want to aspire to. Skinny is weak, bony, fragile, lacking in vitality. Bethenny looks like a strong breeze could blow her over. Forget it. If I am drinking alcohol, it is in such moderation that the calorie count is irrelevant. I prefer to be strong, muscular, robust, and healthy.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:39:00 +0000

I read an article in a business magazine about this a few months ago detailing the wines that were going to be added to the product line. I believe a big liquor company (I think the makers of Jack Daniels, I could be wrong) purchased the line from Bethenny, although she remains the face. It is a sad marketing ploy, but unfortunately, an effective one. I am also really aggravated that everyone automatically thinks that women want low calorie EVERYTHING. It has become a sort of sad, societal assumption. Thanks for calling this out!!