Let's face it, a few of those celebrities could stand to loose a few pounds. Who do you think needs the Lap Band to control their eating?

Here's a few I think need to have the ole' stomach cinched:

1.) Oprah

2.) Kirsty Alley

3.) Carnie Wilson (even though she can't have it)

Who do you think?

luluc, it's true it's not even just weight, it's makeup. How many women are afraid to leave their house with out putting on makeup? I'd like seeing those pictures in mags too. brandyII

Turler, your avatar is so adorable but I'm still trying to decide if it's a cat or a dog and if it's your pet etc...Nancy. I'm going to change my avatar today if I can. But I may try to add my own dogs to my screen near my ticker, so I have to wait for my family to help me, Nancy.

Well sometimes those hellish life experiences allow us to see things in new ways.....ya gotta find your silver lining where you can!!!

But thank you so much, you made my day girls!!

Kat

Well sometimes those hellish life experiences allow us to see things in new ways.....ya gotta find your silver lining where you can!!!

But thank you so much, you made my day girls!!

Kat

Kat I think it's your attitude that has made you such a great person, you look for the silver linings and your glass is always have full:smile2: Nancy

Kat, that was a beautiful post. No matter where I am on this site, I always look forward to reading your post. Many times you say exactly what I am thinking, but you word it soooo much better than I ever could. Thanks for sharing that with us.

PS- I totally think you could rock a Dove commercial!

Among the many reasons I would not be a Dove commercial--right now I am soooooo pale, and I remember them all in white undies------I'd look nekkid-------Like a big white, wrinkly ghost, all blended together!!! LOL

Kat

Among the many reasons I would not be a Dove commercial--right now I am soooooo pale, and I remember them all in white undies------I'd look nekkid-------Like a big white, wrinkly ghost, all blended together!!! LOL

Kat

and your PS is around the corner!!! - ... as always kat, your charming in your dialogue/analysis.

i find the closer to 40 i'm getting the more i'm turning into my mom:eek: she's beyond comfortable in her own skin - not afraid of a nip / tuck to the face over the yrs, but is a "I am what I am chick" - No makeup / No frills / eats healthy - works out & likes a cold martini on occassion.

i think that's the role model for health & good living one should have & pass down, rather than rely on "others" - those famous...

Well the 20th will be my first encounter with nipping and tucking anything---and I am so excited I can barely contain myself, to be rid of this belly is a dream coming true!!!

Up until this point, not much needed lifted or tucked---it was pretty well inflated!!! As I have lost, I have definitely wrinkled some, but not drastically---or maybe I am body dysmorphic with that too!!! La, La, La.....wanna stay that way!!!!

I have DD's aged 26 & 24----I could not ask for anyone to have been more supportive. My oldest is thrilled, it will put me much closer to her size!!! I think I ought to watch my new leather coat closely!!!! Youngest DD is much smaller---height wise and build wise. Just might be that she takes after her own birth Mom---she is technically my step daughter....but my DD just the same!

I find in some things I am taking after my Mom, expressions more than actual looks, I take looks more after my Dad. I hope I can age as gracefully, and turn into the kind, loving, patient woman my Mom is. But I got more than Dads looks, I got his temper!!!

I put make up on if I have time, or the inclination----I would probably do it more often, but removing it is annoying! Since DD told me to use baby wipes, I do seem to wear it more often! I feel "done" when I do take the time. If I am going somewhere with my DH or the kids, or something, I take time to look my best. But even then it is fairly minimal....For hanging around home----not something I do!!!

Martini's are not my thing---used to enjoy a beer here and there! Usually it was Amaretto----oh yeah.....still is! I have it rarely enough, I usually have to run Water over the lid to open it, the sugary liquor makes it stick tight!

I can only hope to inspire my kids, to take the best care possible of themselves, and have repeatedly mentioned how much I wish I had consistantly addressed the problem when it was 20 pounds instead of 120. So far neither has a weight issue. My DIL does, and is wanting to be banded. I would support her. If I can be a role model to my girls as you say your Mom is to you----I would feel a success at being a Mom.

Mothers Day is coming up-----tell yours!!

My Mom is a huge role model for me, as was my Grandma--she was born before her time. She worked as an electrician during the war, she was not afraid of anything except something happening to her loved ones. She used to crack me up, she would talk to the pictures of all of us sitting around....not like a crazy person, she would tell the ones not here she missed them, and the little ones how precious they were. As I dust now and move the picture of her and my Grandpa...I find myself talking to her...telling her I miss her! She was an amazing lady.

You are right, if we look around us we find REAL role models----good point!!!

Kat

Jachut: Great post. I agree. Good point about role models. You are right, we should be admiring or rather aspiring to model our lives like people that stand for a good cause. Not just because they are a celebrity.

However, they (the celebrities) are who we know. They are in the media, they are in our living rooms, at work, in magazines, etc. They dominate our everyday lives. We follow fashion based on what they are wearing and of course that is part of the big game that everyone wants a slice of the pie from. The clothing, accessories, haircut...and hey, don't forget you can even have their doctors!!! If you want boobs like so-and-so, go see Dr. X...if you want a nose like so-and-so, see Dr. Y.

We don't see everyday women/men because they don't generate the sales. I can see why you don't feel particularly motivated to buy their (Dove) product. You already look like them (meaning we are "regular" people), so using their product isn't going to improve anything right? I think the campaign was a fantastic idea, but it's missing something. The consumer is always looking for some quick fix...something to make you look better, etc. You provoke a lot of thought into why it really hasn't been as successful as we all would've hoped.

Kat: I too love reading your posts. You have such a great way with words. I think you are an amazing woman who has much wisdom at your age. I am so happy for you and all your accomplishments!

BrandyII: LMAO-My avatar is a dog! Her name is Lily, she is a pekingnese (show dog). She is the cutest damn thing I ever did see!! Many have no idea what she is even in person...she is so fluffy! A lot of people think she is a cat! Cracks me up! I am a 'big' dog kinda girl, but she won my heart!

GeorgiaGirl: I agree that striving for healthy BMI range is the best goal. I don't understand people who want to knock you down when you are happy. It's not right that anyone would criticize how you look (although we all know people do it everyday because we are fat, so why should/would it be any different when we lose weight and become thin?). You can achieve anything you put your mind to I'm sure. Don't let others steal your thunder!

~C

Turler,

I'm so sorry I did not mean to offend Lily, she is very cute but so fluffy and the pic's in black and white and so small and my eyes aren't what they used to be. I just thought she was a full figured kitty, lol. I have a big dog and a little dog and all dogs are great! When I can I'll put up a pic of my dogs, but my husband is already asleep and he's usually the only one who can help me with computers! brandyII

Turler,

I just thought she was a full figured kitty, lol.

ROTFLMAO...Okay that was funny!! You didn't offend! Lord no!! HAHA She ended up in one of my daughter's homecoming pictures on her leash and everyone that looks at the picture asks me why I tie my cat up outside!!! Isn't that funny. She is the fluffiest little thing I have ever seen! How could you not fall in love with that??!!

~C

Actually, I don't remember their names but I remember seeing the cutest rabbits. I think they were Himilayian (sp) but they were so fluffy and had the cutest faces. I really wanted one but my dogs would think they were squeaky toys, if you catch my drift!

They might squeak.......once!

One of my DD's has a Pug, and my DH tells her it looks like he has been chasing parked cars... Peke's are snubby nosed like that too, aren't they?

Kat

Yes, they have a flat face! But their eyes sort of bug out too. Pure bred/well bred Peke's don't bug out much at all, you usually see that with lesser pedigrees. I think Pug's are so cute too! It really surprised me how much I ended up liking the little dogs...I can't stand the constant yipping though. I could do without that. But I like the cuddle factor! :frown:

DD's pug, Potter, does not yip....he is a quiet, well behaved young guy--------but when he gets excited, he is impossible to hold, he wiggles in 20 directions at once, and snorts----sending dog spittle and likely snottle too--everywhere.....he is hilarious!!!!

I really like him.

My son has a French Bulldog----huge pup. I always wanted one----but after interacting with the 2, and the size issue, with me getting older (!) I think I am leaning to the little pug. I would never have expected that of myself either.

Right now we have none, but we take lots of little trips in the summer, so we have declined having one.....but one of these days!!!!

Kat