Author: EmilyD

Now in my 50's and still a work in progress. Proud, happy mom of 2 wonderful kids who are married to equally wonderful people. Patiently waiting on grandchildren to spoil. In love with, and happily engaged to, my best friend and looking forward to the rest of the journey on this planet by his side.
The cover up on Elle’s cover
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The cover up on Elle’s cover

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Over the last week or so, many have weighed in about Melissa McCarthy’s appearance on the cover of Elle’s November issue.  If I hadn’t already read that it was Melissa, I wouldn’t have recognized her under a voluminous trench coat, teased hair and slimmed down face (photo shopped for sure).  The consensus is that, while showcasing a lovely,… Continue reading The cover up on Elle’s cover

Super Fun Night? Eh, not so much… yet.
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Super Fun Night? Eh, not so much… yet.

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For those who are currently under a rock, Rebel Wilson, the Aussie actress who stole her scenes in “Bridesmaids” and “Pitch Perfect”… and yes, she’s fat… has a starring role in the heavily (no pun intended) promoted ABC show, “Super Fun Night”. Rebel portrays Kimmie Boubier (pronounced BOOB-ee-yay.. get the joke?  Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.),… Continue reading Super Fun Night? Eh, not so much… yet.

A “Loser” on the quest for gold
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A “Loser” on the quest for gold

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Today I read the disappointing news that weight lifter, Holley Mangold (who competed with a torn tendon and finished 10th in the 2012 Olympics) will be on the new season of NBC’s “Biggest Loser”. A big (no pun intended) proponent of loving yourself at any size, Holley’s been an inspiration. “I love my body,” she… Continue reading A “Loser” on the quest for gold

“Metro’s a big, fat hypocrite” Their words, not mine
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“Metro’s a big, fat hypocrite” Their words, not mine

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On July 1st, Metro New York newspaper posted the following in their gossip section: “J. Simp gave birth to an 8-pound vat of cookie dough yesterday. Hahaha just kidding, that was just a mean fat joke. (We kid, Jessica, we know you and Weight Watchers are working hard to get you back in shape.)” “Know… Continue reading “Metro’s a big, fat hypocrite” Their words, not mine

Avoid diabetes and live forever!
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Avoid diabetes and live forever!

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Welcome to my “official” fatty blog although I’ve sounded off on fat related issues in “Rising from the Ashes”. Hopefully there will be more raves than rants in future posts but this, boys and girls, is most definitely a rant. Yesterday Metro New York ran a story about how diabetes-related deaths have hit an “all-time… Continue reading Avoid diabetes and live forever!