Lively Women

September 6th, 2007

Lively Women Beats Glamour to the Punch!

In the current issue of Glamour, which I adore, don’t get me wrong, I noticed a bunch of topics that Lively Women covered first. I’m not saying I scooped them, mind you, because we had different sources and different approaches, but I like to think that it’s further evidence that Lively Women is on the […]

By Kristen King -- 3 comments

June 6th, 2007

Fat Rant: America Speaks Out Against Weight Discrimination

Big Boned Blog turned me on to Joy Nash’s Fat Rant, which is my new favorite.  You have to watch it (feed readers click here):

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By Kristen King -- 3 comments

May 29th, 2007

Speaking of Female Role Models… Carrie Underwood As Vengeful Girlfriend

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All this hullabaloo about Jordin Sparks and the National Action Against Obesity has got me thinking about the kind of example other American Idols are setting for American kids. Carrie Underwood, for instance, is a total cutie who’s probably NAAO’s ideal dress size, and a […]

By Kristen King -- 23 comments

May 29th, 2007

Is Winner Jordin Sparks Too Fat to Be the American Idol? NAAO Says Yes!

More on the debate concerning American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. MeMe Roth, president and founder of National Action Against Obesity, appeared on the Fox News Channel last week, shortly before the American Idol Season Six finale.
This wouldn’t be particularly exciting, since she seems to be on Fox News constantly, except that this time, she said […]

By Kristen King -- 36 comments

May 28th, 2007

Is Kelly Clarkson Too Fat?

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I’m not going to lie: I’ve noticed that Kelly Clarkson has put some weight back on. When I was watching her performance on the American Idol finale last week, I turned to my husband and said, “Jeez, her weight is really fluctuating, isn’t it?” […]

By Kristen King -- 31 comments