Jessica Simpson

[gypsyqueen]

Originally Posted by kelly jo

Ok, now how many of us are sick of hearing that she gained weight! OMG
I have boobs, booty, and a pooch! I have a curves!!!!! I am so sick of hearing that Jessica gained weight, now does that make her a has been? When are people going to realize that REAL WOMEN have curves!! I'm not saying I couldn't stand to lose some weight and I would love to find that end all be all diet, but this is just so stupid. I have tried every diet on the earth and just can't seem to get that flat ab look or anything even close. I personally think the girl is beautiful. I bit ditzy, but beautiful!!! How many of you have curves???? and like them????

I wish I was as fat as she is

[llcornell]

Originally Posted by gypsyqueen

I wish I was as fat as she is

me too!!!!

[speleogirl37]

Me 3!!!

[DukesMommy]

I actually only heard about it on a morning radio show, but that may be because I don't do the gossip mags/tv, I dunno, but I only heard a blurb and it was more about what Ashley said in response to the media. Which I 150% agree with and love her for making the statement she did.

It's so disgusting that the media and marketing puts such an emphasis on how big women should be. It's unreal, with our standards now days, marilyn monroe and many other famous, and beautiful, models and actresses would be considered "fat" now.

I could go on for hours on the subject, I've debated it a lot with people because I can't stand it.

[chloesMama]

The media will work any angle to make a "story" . I mean seriously , she is no where near fat. But being that it is Hollywood and she had the nerve to gain a pound or two , it's clearly a crisis situation. stupid media.

I don't care if your stick thin or a little overweight, in Hollywood your screwed either way.

But all in all I don't think Jess is feeling to bad about herself for being a beautiful woman, talented (depending on who you ask) singer , and dating a little hottie quarterback. Yeah , her life is pretty good

[Lucia]

I remember not too long ago the magazines were slating her for being too thin - the poor girl can't win! I admit that I'm someone who has bowed to media pressure in the past and thought I needed to lose weight.... I was counting calories and exercising execessively until one day I just thought 'ENOUGH!' I'm a UK size 10 (not sure what that is in US sizes - 14?) and I'm happy with that now......as a mum of two little girls I dont want to pass on my body insecurities to them, so my thinking now is 'it's not perfect but it's healthy and it's mine' The media annoy me - surely there are more important things happening in the world than Jessica Simpson putting on a little weight!? xx xx

[AngelWorks]

Originally Posted by Lucia

I remember not too long ago the magazines were slating her for being too thin - the poor girl can't win! I admit that I'm someone who has bowed to media pressure in the past and thought I needed to lose weight.... I was counting calories and exercising execessively until one day I just thought 'ENOUGH!' I'm a UK size 10 (not sure what that is in US sizes - 14?) and I'm happy with that now......as a mum of two little girls I dont want to pass on my body insecurities to them, so my thinking now is 'it's not perfect but it's healthy and it's mine' The media annoy me - surely there are more important things happening in the world than Jessica Simpson putting on a little weight!? xx xx

You're a US size 8.

I am trying to get to size 8 from a size 12.

I'm 47 and 20 years ago was a size 2.

I'm a woman and want to still look like a woman--- just a little less so.

JS's outfit did her no favors, nor did the camera angles.

Her face, looks so much better at this healthy weight, that's for sure.

[Wylie's Mom]

I think what the media is doing to her is just horrible . I can only hope that she feels *good* about herself. What saddens me is what if she doesn't feel good about herself right now (like we all go through stages), and now the media is putting her under a microscope. Just cruel.

[MindieRose]

I hate that I can see 2 sides to this....
First off, part of me wants to be irate because I HATE the media and how I believe it is responsible for putting the ideas in teen and preteen (and well adults too) girls' heads that they need to look a certain way. I HATE that. As someone who has dealt personally with anorexia, I can honestly say that the media has a great impact on the mental health of girls. I hate seeing the best/worst in swimsuits every summer in the checkout lane at the store. I hate how they take stars that are "normal" sized and make them out to be fat cows.
On the other hand.....
I don't think that overweight (not that she is) should ever be standard or that woman should be applauded for being proud to be fat. As a country we need to take this seriously as we have the biggest (no pun intended) problem with obesity in children and adults. I don't think that people anywhere should be proud that they are carrying an unhealthy amount of weight on them. I wouldn't be proud to have lung cancer and keep on smoking. I have recently gained some weight and I want nothing more than to get back into shape so I can be healthy for my family.
I believe it is equally unhealthy for the media to do what they are doing and for others to make people too comfortable and proud to remain unhealthy and overweight. If everyone would eat healthy and in moderation, and exercise, sure we would still all be different sizes and shapes, but we would all be healthy and could rightfully be happy and content with ourselves, ideally of course.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by MindieRose

As a country we need to take this seriously as we have the biggest (no pun intended) problem with obesity in children and adults.

I just heard a quote yesterday that 1 in 3 children is considered obese. It was on GMA or the Today Show or something. I about fell on the floor. I knew childhood obesity was reaching epidemic proportions, but how can that stat be true? So upsetting and sad.

[Lexi Rae]

i wish i looked like her.. i think she beautiful all around

[MindieRose]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I just heard a quote yesterday that 1 in 3 children is considered obese. It was on GMA or the Today Show or something. I about fell on the floor. I knew childhood obesity was reaching epidemic proportions, but how can that stat be true? So upsetting and sad.

I would have never believed it if I didn't see the children that go to school with my kids all the time. None of my kids are overweight, and of all of my friends' kids, only a couple are a little chunky. Going up to school though, I can see the 1 in 3 thing. Doesn't help that most schools serve soda and french fries to the kids still despite this.

[chachi]

Originally Posted by MindieRose

I would have never believed it if I didn't see the children that go to school with my kids all the time. None of my kids are overweight, and of all of my friends' kids, only a couple are a little chunky. Going up to school though, I can see the 1 in 3 thing. Doesn't help that most schools serve soda and french fries to the kids still despite this.

My Niece is very overweight. She is over a 100 lbs and 5 yr old. The parents are the one to blame. They feed her alot of junk and fatty foods. Her doctor has said that she needs to lose weight but My Sister in law wont give her diet foods. We believe the reason why is because she is overweight also and doesnt want to change her eating habits. The Mom also has diabetes and high blood pressure and we are worried Samanta is going to get it. I agree with you being overweight and unhealthy should not be glorrified

[MindieRose]

Originally Posted by chachi

My Niece is very overweight. She is over a 100 lbs and 5 yr old. The parents are the one to blame. They feed her alot of junk and fatty foods. Her doctor has said that she needs to lose weight but My Sister in law wont give her diet foods. We believe the reason why is because she is overweight also and doesnt want to change her eating habits. The Mom also has diabetes and high blood pressure and we are worried Samanta is going to get it. I agree with you being overweight and unhealthy should not be glorrified

That is so sad! I cannot help but think that there has to be SOMETHING wrong inside a little preschoolers body to get that big. None the less, if the parents are giving in and letting her eat whatever she wants, they are at least partially to blame if they are not going to do whatever they need to do to help her get healthy.
I think it doesn't help matters that it costs more to buy healthy food typically than it does to buy junk food.

[DukesMommy]

Originally Posted by chachi

My Niece is very overweight. She is over a 100 lbs and 5 yr old. The parents are the one to blame. They feed her alot of junk and fatty foods. Her doctor has said that she needs to lose weight but My Sister in law wont give her diet foods. We believe the reason why is because she is overweight also and doesnt want to change her eating habits. The Mom also has diabetes and high blood pressure and we are worried Samanta is going to get it. I agree with you being overweight and unhealthy should not be glorrified

That's sad that she is that overweight. It's amazing to see so many young children now that are so big. I worked with 2 year olds a few years ago and we had a family that was all overweight, and they would bring their 2 year old daughter into school in the morning with 2 full size adult breakfasts from Mcdonalds including a soda and the little girl would eat it all. I just don't understand how a parent can see their child like that, and not do something about it.