In an exclusive interview with Glamour Magazine, Star Jones finally admitted to what we already knew. She had gastric by-pass surgery. She “claims” that she gained 75lb after being depressed in 2002 after her 40th birthday. She had the surgery in 2005.

“I used to look in the mirror and take pride in my figure, but that was when I was legitimately a full-figured woman,” she says. “I’d gradually gone from full-figured to morbidly obese.”

Sadly, in this blogger’s opinion, Star gave in to the distorted image of what is viewed as “beautiful” but if you have seen pictures of her today, she looks terrible.

Poor Al, her husband, who fell in love with a full-figured woman and what he has now is a Stick.

I know women who have waited years to get WLS. It seems that Star got it as quickly as one gets a new tattoo. But we all know that WLS is just a tool. If she hasn’t changed her habits, she’ll be back shopping with the rest of us from Lane Bryant.

In a recent article by Daniel Costello of the LA Times, Employers are going to start forcing employees to either slim down or pay fines for being overweight.

In one of the boldest moves yet, an Indiana-based hospital chain last month said it decided on the stick rather than the carrot. Starting in 2009, Clarian Health Partners said it will charge employees up to $30 every two weeks unless they meet weight, cholesterol and blood pressure guidelines the company deems healthy.

Here is the full article.

Just another volley on the war against fat people. We need to find ways to have positive outlooks. This is NOT Nazi Germany although it does feel like it. People with disabilities were also rounded up and sent to the camps. Some people are obese because of lack of exercise and over eating but there are medical reasons for obesity.

I am a HEALTHY fat girl. My BP is 115/75 consistently. I eat healthy, I exercise and I drink plenty of water but I have accepted that no matter how much i deprive myself I will never be what society calls “slender”. How boring would it be if we all looked alike?

One good thing that I thought of with this article was, if the statistics are correct and 66% of the US is obese. Then 66% of employers must be obese as well. and 66% of insurance companies.

Isn’t it time we STOPPED buying into this??

Vegas BBWs and BHMs are holding an impromptu club night at the Caribbean Fun Stop @ 953 E. Commercial Center.

The Fun Starts at 10pm and goes on to the wee hours. It’s a BYOB and they will have set ups for you.

But the best is the music. It’s a live DJ and quite often local caribbean musicians stop by for a night of jammin’ after their club closes.
If you love reggae, soca, ska, old school R&B with some rap and even country woven in, then come on out for a nice of musical fun and dancing.

You KNOW BBW can shake their Bootays.

It’s the 23rd Anniversary of the GoddessBBW group from NYC. Come celebrate in style on Saturday night!! All July birthdays get in FREE before 10pm.

Location:
Giovanni’s Atrium
100 Washington Street (corner of Rector)
NY, NY 10006

Time: 10pm-4am
Admission: Early bird 10pm-1030pm $10.00 10:30pm-12M: $15.00 After 12M: $20.00

Dress to Impress- Casual is ok.. but you already know what Not to wear!!

For more information, check out their Website.

Linda’s Big Connections-Midwest BBW Events- is hosting a BBW Summer Sizzle Dance on July 28th.

Location:
Best Western Milwaukee Airport Hotel,
(Aviator Room)
5105 South Howell Avenue,
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Time: 8pm-1am
Admission: 10.00

Snacks will be provided.

Visit their website for more information

BBWPartyCT..the club of choice of all CT/NYC based party animals is having their monthly even on July 28th. Right before the BBW Network’s Bash in Las Vegas, it’s a good time to try out your new dancing shoes.

Location:
Stamford Holiday Inn Select
700 Main Street, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone Number: 203 358-8400

Time: 9:30pm-3:00am

Dress: Casual Chic (you know the drill-no workout or nappy clothing)

Drinks are sold in the club.

For more information, Please visit their website.