December 2007 Archives

I was at home for almost a week with my family, including my sister's children, and the cute faces you've seen on this blog before, Kaiya, 2, and Aisha, 6, and my nephew, Jason, 8.

While in Newport News, I took 100 or more pictures of them for the holiday. They were tired of me and my Kodak.

In this first photo, they are all wearing Santa hats. My mom and I had to go to Walgreen's to get them all a hat, because they were fighting over the one we owned.

Here they are:

One more time:

They are so freakin' cute.

But wait, there's more. . .

Oh yes, dear readers, it can.

One of the other good gossip sites, perezhilton.com, has this report on some baby daddy drama.

Apparently, some sources close to the family are saying the baby isn't Jamie Lynn's live-in boyfriend, but an older, television executive connected to the teen's show, "Zoey 101."

Aw, snap. . . .

Yes, dear readers, somebody could be facing some charges if this is true.

However, is Casey is the baby daddy, he will be OK. Louisiana law says it's OK for a 16-year-old to consent to sex with someone just a few years older.

The plot thickens. . . .

Here's a cute youtube video mocking Jamie Lynn Spears.

Funny, this girl looks just like her. I'm sure they're around the same age.

I know, I'm hatin'. I can't help myself.

It seems that one of the reasons Americans are overweight has to do with the portions we eat.

I think they could be on to something.

Recently, I went to a local steakhouse, and ordered a 12-ounce steak, with two sides and a salad.

I was able to have the steak four times as a meal, in 4-ounce portions, and split the sides and salad for at least two of the meals.

Ok, you got me. I did get dessert, too.

That could be what is messing up my diet. . .

When I go out, I always cut my meal in half, or even in thirds, so that I don't overeat.

This MSN article talks about portion control, and why it's so difficult for everyone to eat less.

Do you have any suggestions on how to eat less when faced with big, big portions?

Hi guys. I hope you and your loved ones are having a Merry Christmas.

Enjoy your holiday, but don't overdo it with the goodies and food!

Here's to the holiday, and a new year that means new opportunities for weight loss for us all.

Merry Christmas, dear readers.

By now, most have heard of the "Biggest Loser," television show.

I'm a fan of the concept of losing weight, but I hate how the show puts really big people in really small work out clothes.

I also hate how they have all these skinny folks, who have never been fat, talking to them about losing weight.

And, how they make it seem like the folks are lazy and evil because they like baked goods.

But I digress. . .

Anywho, here's a gallery of the biggest losers, and their before and after shots.

Some of these cases could be considered miracles, and are certainly an inspiration to any struggling with their weight.

Say it with me, "If they can do it, so can I."

When I'm not writing highly amusing blog posts, they make me write news stories.

Here's one from Sunday's newspaper:

'This is not a happy ending'

Also, check out our new web design at www.ydr.com.

San Fransico's "hippy dippy" mayor is proposing a tax on sugary drinks such as soda.

He said the taxes will help offset the costs of obesity-related health care, which cost the city millions each year.

The mayor said he expects to get "resistance" from the soft drink makers.

You think?

Personally, I'm a believer in taking responsibility for your actions.

I'm not fat because of Pepsi, Hershey's or those wonderful folks at the Outback Steakhouse.

Sometimes, I eat too much and don't work out enough.

In response, my body has held on to some extra pounds.

Ok, to a lot of extra pounds.

However, I don't think the city should be able to tax the soda folks for my bad choices.

I'm interested to hear what you guys think about this. Do you think this tax is a good idea?

How much should it be? What drink makers should have to pay it?

Holla back, ya'll.

Britney Spears' 16-year-old sister, Jamie Lynn Spears is preganant.

Shocked?

It's OK. I'll give you a moment to digest this one.

(Cue up final Jeopardy music here)

The story gets better.

Jamie Lynn, the teen star of "Zoey 101," is pregnant by the 19-year-old man she's dating.

Yes, she's pregnant.

No, she's not 19, 20, 21, or even 18.

She's 16.

Lynn Spears, mother to both Spears girls said Jamie Lynn's pregnancy was "hard to believe," because Jamie has "always been so conscientious."

Further, the mother of the year gives the understatement of 2007, saying, " I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby."

Jamie Lynn, who plays the telegenic heroine of the popular Nickelodeon series "Zoey 101," has known her boyfriend for years and began dating him in high school.

BTW - she's STILL in high school.

The couple met at church.

(Insert dirty joke about church here.)

Is it just me, or does Jamie Lynn and Britney (and their brother) have the worst parents on the planet?

Lynn Spears has a book on parenting coming out soon.

I can't WAIT to read that one!

After my sister, Gina, found out about this one, she wrote, "If Britney's (and Jamie Lynn's) parents keep this up, they'll steal the parents of the year award from Michael & Dina Lohan."

The competition is really, really close.

Our good friends at PerezHilton.com had this to say in a post about a letter sent to the National Enquirer on Jamie Lynn's behalf. It's funny.

Any thoughts, dear readers?

Thanks, Megan, for the blog idea. I saw this last night, and didn't get a chance to address it.

Britney Spears may be still having custody problems . . .

And be unable to drive around her own children. . .

And have sagging record sales. . .

And still have problems with her mother, family, ex-husband, and . . .

Well, you get the point.

However, she has a new video out! Yah, Brit-Brit!

"Piece of Me" is her indictment of the paps that chase her to Taco Bell and Starbucks.

She also bashes the gossip rags that she says make money off her misery.

Mostly, we've just been laughing at her flubs, and lack of underwear (and home training), so I guess we're OK.

She looks MUCH better in this video than she looked in her MTV performance.

And her first video, for that catchy song, "Gimme More."

And the time(s) the paps took the picture of her vajayjay

And the time she had on that shirt she tried to pass off as a dress and cowboy boots

And. . .well, you get the point.

The video's director said Brit-Brit was professional, and worked hard, things we haven't heard about our girl in a LOOOOOOOONG time.

Maybe Brit-Brit isn't finished just yet.

What do you think of "Pieces of Me?"

Jen and I have decided that we both suck as gym buddies.

Before she left the office tonight, she stopped by my desk to tell me that she hadn't made it to cycling class Friday morning, either.

She also told me how she'd planned on going to the gym Monday, and had packed her bag to go when she got off at 6 p.m.

An extra hour and a half at work killed that dream, and by the time she left, she just wanted to go home and have some dinner.

I feel her pain.

I have been rushing around, trying to get the last of my Christmas stuff done, which has not left time for me to work out.

So, Jen and I have promised each other to do better.

Any suggestions on how you get yourself motivated to go back to the gym? We serioiusly need the help.

I would like to let everyone know that I still hold this title.

I keep telling my gym buddy, Jen, that I want to meet her at the gym.

I do want to go to the gym.

Really.

I just keep not making it there, for one reason or another.

As 2007 winds to a close, we have time to reflect on the year it was.

We look at our accomplishments, our failures, our excellent hair days, the cutest shoes and bags we purchased. . .

And of course, we look at our girl, Brit-Brit, and the train wreck that 2007 was for her.

I don't know that I could've put it all together better than these photos, so I'll let them show you how her year was.

I think my favorite photo is the one of her bald, swinging the umbrella.

Here's wishing that Brit-Brit finds some therapy, sobriety, real friends, better handlers and pr people, parenting classes and some underwear (even a thong - just cover the girl up sometimes!) in 2008.

What was your "favorite" Britney moment of 2007?

I don't know if your'e aware of this yummy feature on MSN called, "Undressed," but it rocks.

Basically, this mean-spirited lady dishes on all the celebrity fashion flubs. The wit is sharp, and the insults cut to the bone.

Here's the 2007 round-up of the worst celebrity outfits.

You know who they are.

They're the group of women, teens or even girls who have that fat roll showing over the top of their jeans, pants or even sweats..

Think a love handle, but one that goes all the way around. . .

For those who have seen the Muffin Top, you know what I'm talking about.

I admit, I've got my own jiggly body baked goods, but I keep them covered.

Not so with the Muffin Tops.

Is anyone as stressed out as I am about the holidays?

I still have presents to buy.

I have to make my holiday travel arrangements.

Should I bake something and take it home with me?

What about my cats?

Who is going to clean the condemned spot, otherwise known as my apartment?

Should I really go to another holiday party?

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

It looks like my holiday stress could help to blow my diet.

Now, it's not like I haven't done enough damage to it myself, but the holidays do not help.

This AOL slide show details ways that we sabotage our healthy diets during the holiday.

Don't let this happen to you.

Does anyone out there have any ideas on how to stay true to your diet over the holidays?

I found this neat slide-show of beautiful Christmas trees around the world.

I thought it would be a great way to bring in December and my favorite holiday, Christmas.

Despite the fact that retailers have been shoving Christmas stuff down our throats since Halloween, I still love celebrating the holiday and all its nuances - religious and otherwise.

But seriously, is there any reason to be playing Christmas songs in stores before Dec. 1?

I love Christmas, and even I was a bit annoyed by the "early" Christmas at most stores.

On a positive Christmas note, these trees are look awesome.

For the record, though, none of these trees look as good as the Christmas trees at my house (Yes, I have more than one.)

This is also my warning to you that I will be boring you with Christmas stuff all month, so you should be prepared. (Get over it! Christmas rocks!)

Anyhow, enjoy the Christmas trees.

I found an article that lists the WORST restaurant dishes in America.

The good news is, I recognize many of these foods.

The bad news is, I had all of these foods to eat today.

Anywho, The Men's Health Magazine story breaks the foods down into different categories, and even provides a tasty-looking descriptions of the dishes over the horrible calorie, sodium and fat facts listed below them.

Yes, it is the WORST kind of tease. To tell you about delicious-looking food, then tell you not to eat it.

Very cruel.

Topping the list is one of my favorites - Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing.

I don't believe there is a more perfect food.

It has cheese, ranch dressing, bacon and french fries.

Who could ask for anything more?

Well, Men's Health rained on that parade. Even splitting the meal starter with other folks doesn't save you from all the fat, calories and sodium.

Damn, damn, and double damn.

So, does this mean I shouldn't order them next time I'm at Outback? Just wondering. . .

Audience participation time:

Do you think these foods should be on the list?

Any additions?

Any worst foods that you just eat anyway?

(Yes, I have a whole list.)

Last week, several celebrity web sites carried "fat," (and I use that term very, very loosely) photos of Jennifer Love Hewitt frolicking on a beach.

For the record, JLH would not know fat if it smacked her in the head.

I know fat. I have the roll, wait, the rolls, to prove it. She doesn't know a THING about being fat!

Ok, I digressed a little bit. . .back to the story. . .

Anywho, people were talking bad about her looking a little full-figured in a bikini.

On her web site, she fired back, saying she's happy with her body, and that others should be, too.

I'm happy that she spoke up about her body, and didn't let the paps, or the gossip rags tell her how her body should be.

Here's the photo that started it all, but seriously, she's not fat.

Hippy, yes.

Fat - I don't think so.

Tell them all to go to the hot place, JLH!

The real fat girls support you.

Get your whisper on, girl!

Today is my mom, Sharon's, birthday.

I wanted to give her a shout out on my blog on her special day.

She's the woman who is my hero, and who has always pushed me to be better.

When I fall, she's the one whose arms I still rush into for comfort.

I can't tell you how much her influence has shaped me, and made me into the happy, fat blogger that I am today.

In today's post, I wish her the happiest of birthdays, and thank her again for the name for my new car.

You see, my vehicle is named Sambooki Maytag. It's a powerful, beautiful name my mother suggested for my sister's youngest baby (when Debbie was pregnant with my youngest niece, Kaiya).

Unfortunately, my sister Debbie was a hater about it, and didn't use the name.

I took it for my CRV, giving it the full name of Sasquatch Sambooki Maytag.

Thanks, for the great name, mom.

Have a wonderful day. I love you.

In November, you guys helped "Weighing In" become one of the most popular blogs on the ydr.com Web site.

(The newspaper also has a new Web design. If you get a chance, check it out.)

Each month, the pages of this blog get between 900 and 1,000 hits. It's one of our most popular pages, and it's all because of you.

I'm grateful to you for stopping by, reading this blog and sending me funny comments.

Please keep visiting, and tell your friends about this funny, fat-woman blog that you guys have made popular.

For being such great supporters, I'll have to name my first born, or next cat, after all of you.

Again, thanks for supporting me. I'll be back Monday with more fun and totally unrelated craziness.