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'My 600-lb Life': Lee Sutton's obesity makes folks think he was transgender before weight loss

2018-01-17T08:11:00.001-05:00

Some of the most courageous people on the planet appear on "My 600-lb Life. [VIDEO]" The word "courage" might surprise you because on the TLC Reality TV show, they often act like whiny, self-centered bullies. But consider the story of Lee Sutton and Rena Kiser who weigh nearly 1,300 pounds between them. This couple shared their private homemade hell and personal humiliation, including LGBT slurs to let others learn from their #weight loss story. 'My 600-lb Life': Lee Sutton's obesity makes folks see LGBT before weight loss

Derick Dillard hurling GoFundMe insults after Duggar 'Counting On' chop

2017-11-17T12:21:00.001-05:00

Ex Reality TV star Derick Dillard has become the pariah not only of the LGBT community, TLC, Twitter and his "19 Kids and Counting" Duggar in-laws, but also on GoFundMe. After being fired from "Counting On" over social media "bullying" the husband of Jill Duggar began yet another dubious donation campaign. For several reasons, Dillard's latest fundraiser has raised hackles, trolls, and what looks like buyouts from various Duggars, but little else. Derick Dillard hurling GoFundMe insults after Duggar 'Counting On' chop

Jana Duggar courting rumor: undressed 'boyfriend' addresses 'Counting On' fans

2017-09-28T15:31:00.001-04:00

Fans of "Counting On" have found another potential husband for Jana Duggar. The reality TV Duggar Family shared a Facebook photo with a new face and folks asked if he was courting the "19 Kids and Counting" star. At least one commenter hoped not as the "sloppy" guy was flashing his underwear. The "boyfriend's" mysterious response left people laughing but even more confused about the Mystery Man. Jana Duggar courting rumor: undressed 'boyfriend' addresses 'Counting On' fans

Amy Schumer gets flak on obesity, weight loss in 'nude with dog' Instagram pic

2017-08-24T19:36:00.001-04:00

"Trainwreck" star Amy Schumer set the fat-shaming dogs howling posing nude in an odd Instagram photo. It was weird enough that the comedienne posed nude with her pooch. But the fact that she bared belly fat and all was just too much grossness for social media commenters. Taunts were made over weight loss, to which she retorted with some dubious body size claims. Is the "I Feel Pretty" actress a victim of cyberbullying or did she bring it on herself? Amy Schumer gets flak on obesity, weight loss in 'nude with dog' Instagram pic

'Counting On' Jessa Seewald questions Joy-Anna Duggar, Austin Forsyth on wedding

2017-07-13T20:58:00.001-04:00

Did Jessa Seewald just question her sister Joy-Anna Duggar for marrying too young? Fans of the "Counting On" reality TV show have yet to see Joy-Anna's wedding to Austin Forsyth on TLC, but the pair were married recently. Mrs. Forsyth was just 19 and the youngest of the "19 Kids and Counting" girls to tie the knot. Jessa seemed to imply that her sibling jumped the gun, which is ironic given the mom of two wed Ben Seewald when he was 19. 'Counting On' Jessa Seewald questions Joy-Anna Duggar, Austin Forsyth on wedding

'Honey Boo Boo' back on TLC, pedophilia overlooked after Mama June weight-loss

2017-04-25T18:08:00.001-04:00

Family-friendly TLC isn't above overlooking pedophilia in the interest of ratings, it seems. "19 Kids and Counting" was pulled after the Josh Duggar sex molestation scandal but the Duggar family is back in "Counting On." And now, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" which was unplugged over a pedophile, returns. It can't have anything to do with the WEtv series on Mama June Shannon's weight-loss and plastic surgery, can it? 'Honey Boo Boo' back on TLC, pedophilia overlooked after Mama June weight-loss

Mama June body-shamed for weight loss, plastic surgery, boob job but not obesity

2017-04-12T10:44:00.001-04:00

Reality television has a reputation for being patently unreal and that's not all bad, claims one guy on WEtv "From Not to Hot." The show chronicles the weight loss and plastic surgery makeover of Mama June Shannon, of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo." But as per this man, losing weight is bad when it reduces the boobs. The would-be Casanova craves curves (all guys do, he promises). It doesn't matter if they are real or just practice breast implant samples. Mama June body-shamed for weight loss, plastic surgery, boob job but not obesity

Ariel Winter debuts weight loss, plastic surgery, nearly nude body on red carpet

2017-02-24T17:37:00.001-05:00

One thing you can't accuse Ariel Winter of is overdressing. The "Modern Family" star flaunted weight loss and a nearly nude body on the Vanity Fair Young Hollywood red carpet. After claims of sexual harassment, the child star bared her boob job and all in a bikini dress. It looks like the 19-year-old may have had even more plastic surgery too. The "Sophia the First" star may have been making a statement against body-shaming. But many saw bad taste in her ensemble. Ariel Winter debuts weight loss, plastic surgery, nearly nude body on red carpet

Mama June brags size 4 weight loss, plastic surgery: loses men in makeover fail

2017-02-24T17:32:00.001-05:00

Poor Mama June -- even weight loss hasn't found her love. The mother of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" got publicly dumped on a first date on her new reality television show "From Not to Hot." June Shannon bragged up her total makeover after bariatric surgery and skin removal plastic surgery. But it seems she neglected to upgrade her social skills. Viewers' toes curled as they watched June creep out her date. Shannon bragged to have lost "bad men" and weight. But until she makes over those shocking "redneck" manners, folks doubt she'll ever find a relationship Mama June brags size 4 weight loss, plastic surgery: loses men in makeover fail

Jessa Duggar Seewald 'Counting On' many kids as Ben Seewald talks family planning

2017-02-16T14:49:00.001-05:00

Jessa Seewald announced the name of her second son and in the same breath said she plans to have lots more children. Meanwhile, husband Ben Seewald is "Counting On" some family planning. How many more children do the reality television parents want, and will they outdo Jessa's parents Jim Bob and Michellle #Duggar of "19 Kids and Counting"? Jessa Duggar Seewald 'Counting On' many kids, Ben Seewald talks family planning

'Counting On' reveals Derick Dillard health scare, Jinger Duggar wed, Seewald baby drama

2017-01-29T19:43:00.001-05:00

TLC's Duggar family is "Counting On" big drama in the upcoming reality TV season. Jessa Seewald talks fears for her second baby, as pregnant sister Jill Dillard and husband Derick Dillard reveal a weird health scare. Meanwhile, back at the altar, Jinger Duggar and husband Jeremy Vuolo enjoy their first kiss. But one face is still conspicuously missing from the "19 Kids and Counting." 'Counting On' reveals Derick Dillard health scare, Jinger Duggar wed, Seewald baby drama

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West come out to flaunt assets, wedded bliss, and big Christmas tree

2016-12-21T23:10:00.001-05:00

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West came out of their social media hiatus to flaunt her assets, his mental wellness, and their Christmas decorations. The couple's endured a series of unfortunate events lately, including Kardashian-West's Paris attack and Kanye's subsequent (and possibly related) emotional meltdown, and rehab stint. After rumors of a Kimye split, they made a valiant effort to appear a happy, normal couple in a holiday video. What's really up with the reality TV family? Kim Kardashian, Kanye West come out to flaunt assets, wedded bliss, and big Christmas tree

Mariah Carey photoshopped weight loss in sexy Thanksgiving pic spurs body image, eating disorders fears

2016-12-13T19:21:00.001-05:00

What Mariah Carey meant to say with her recent sexy Thanksgiving pic and what she actually conveyed didn't match up. Sporting dazzling cleavage (thank you, plastic surgery), skin-tight jeans and stilettos, Mariah exudes body confidence. She appears to boast massive weight loss that even pie and whipped topping can't derail. But some obvious photoshopping made folks wonder if she's as comfy with her body as she looks. Some worried that Carey has an eating disorder. Worse than that, Mariah is sending mixed message to teens about body image, weight loss and confidence. Mariah Carey weight loss in sexy Thanksgiving pic spurs body image, eating disorders fears

Pink weight loss secrets revealed: Mom-to-be in the Pink of health

2016-11-16T19:22:00.001-05:00

Talk about a dark horse! P!nk showed a picture her growing baby bump and no one even knew she was pregnant! How the singer managed to keep her pregnancy secret till what looks like about six months along has everyone mystified. #Pink is expecting baby number two with husband Carey Hart. The mom-to-be is also an advocate for sensible weight loss (using a vegan diet and yoga), but mostly being comfy with your body, whatever its size. Pink weight loss secrets revealed: Mom-to-be in the Pink of health

'Counting On' pregnant Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald not ready for two babies so close

2016-10-19T20:26:00.001-04:00

At least one of Michelle Duggar's "19 Kids and Counting" is following her fertility footsteps. Jessa Duggar and husband Ben Seewald announced they were pregnant for the second time this year. Baby Spurgeon Seewald was just six months old and already a big brother. Jessa and Ben revealed on their October 18 episode of TLC "#Counting On" that Jessa was 100 days pregnant when the show was filmed. They didn't say exactly how far apart their children would be but they did share that they weren't ready for one baby, let alone two. 'Counting On' pregnant Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald not ready for two babies so close

'Biggest Loser' Ali Vincent gains back 112-lb weight loss and the reason will enrage you

2016-10-10T22:16:00.001-04:00

In a poignant interview on "Oprah: Where They Are Now" #Ali Vincent from the reality TV show "#The Biggest Loser" admitted that after finding love and marrying her lesbian girlfriend, she gained back most of her 112-lb weight loss. But that's not the saddest part of her story. The reasons for "Biggest Loser" Ali's weight gain will break your heart and also enrage you. They underscore links between sexual assault, obesity, shame, comfort eating and depression. 'Biggest Loser' Ali Vincent gains back 112-lb weight loss and the reason will enrage you

'My 600-lb Life' addict June McCamey lacks self-control, controls codependent girlfriend

2016-10-10T12:53:00.001-04:00

For every obese patient on "My 600-lb Life" there is an enabler helping them stay fat. The 2016 episode "June's story" demonstrates that classic food addiction and codependency relationship. At nearly 600 pounds, bedridden June McCamey lacks self-control over her eating and so over-controls her codependent lesbian girlfriend Sadi Gregory. June says her obesity imprisons her but Sadi is also trapped by her own codependence on June's addiction. There's hope in that fact that June is on the first rung--recognizing powerlessness. Will she work at recovery from food addiction and lose weight to get gastric bypass? Hopefully, Sadi can find recovery too. 'My 600-lb Life' addict June McCamey lacks self-control, controls codependent girlfriend

'Dancing With The Stars' Amber Rose, Maksim Chmerkovskiy bizarre dance style raises temps

2016-09-28T21:56:00.001-04:00

"Dancing With The Stars" contestants Amber Rose and #Maksim Chmerkovskiy managed to stay afloat after almost getting voted off the celebrity dance competition. Some bizarre tutorials from Maks' pregnant girlfriend Peta Murgatroyd (a former DWTS winner herself) may have been the secret sauce, Murgatroyd advised techniques that put the balls in ballroom dancing and gives the term "cheek to cheek" a whole new meaning. 'Dancing With The Stars' Amber Rose, Maksim Chmerkovskiy bizarre dance style raises temps

Jim Bob Duggar, jobless reality TV dad, to Jinger BF pastor Jeremy Vuolo: get a real job

2016-09-13T23:22:00.001-04:00

Unemployed Jim Bob #Duggar of TLC "Counting On" raised eyebrows when he told daughter Jinger's employed beau Pastor Jeremy Vuolo to get a real job . The fundamentalist Christian Duggar warned his soon-to-be son-in-law not to count on a preacher gig to fund Jinger's thrift store addiction. That a man who supports his family of 19 on a reality TV show would tell anyone to get a job raised eyebrows. Vuolo may not need that second income if Duggar, who seems to control his kids even after marriage, gets his way. Dad objects to Jinger Duggar moving to Texas to be with her husband. Jim Bob Duggar, jobless reality TV dad, to Jinger BF pastor Jeremy Vuolo: get a real job

Zika virus infection low at Brazil Rio 2016 Olympics: Yale calms mosquito borne bug fears

2016-08-23T09:08:00.001-04:00

Zika is scary to be sure but the infection rate at the Olympics was not as scary high as predicted. Zika virus infection low at Brazil Rio 2016 Olympics: Yale calms mosquito borne bug fears

Sharon Osbourne forgives her cheating 'dirty dog' of a husband Ozzy Osbourne but tightens his leash

2016-08-22T18:18:00.001-04:00

Sharon Osbourne reacted to husband Ozzy Osbourne about their floundering marriage on her show "The Talk." Osbourne said she's standing by her cheating husband but intimated that the "dirty dog" needs a tighter leash, at least around his mouth. "Um, 'Get back on the horse,' how dare you?" Sharon chided, in reference to euphemisms Ozzy made on "Good Morning, America" about the couple's attempt to patch things up. The Osbournes' nigh on 34-year marriage (only to each other) is a rarity in the business. And Sharon Osbourne admits that though he's a "dirty dog" he's worth sticking with. Sharon Osbourne forgives, but tightens leash on cheating 'dirty dog' husband Ozzy Osbourne

Teach family literacy with children's literature: Reading habits begin at home | Examiner.com

2016-06-24T16:21:00.001-04:00

Raising a family of readers is not rocket science. Kids will automatically love books if you love books. Family literacy starts at home and all it takes to teach reading skills is good reading habits. And the way to do that is with children's literature. Here are other ways to raise family literacy rates, teach reading skills and develop good reading habits. Celebrate children's literature with these daily reading habits. Teach family literacy with children's literature: Reading habits begin at home | Examiner.com

Self-driving cars cause erection in car sex, give distracted drivers new twist

2016-05-04T18:30:00.001-04:00

Autonomous automobile technology has some benefits, but also some concerns, reported Yahoo! Finance on May 3. A big worry is the self-driving cars will cause distracted drivers. Self-driving cars could lead distracted drivers to text, read or watch TV while driving. But autonomous automobiles raise concerns about distracted drivers of another kind, namely those that have car sex. The head of the Canadian Automated Vehicles Centre of Excellence (CAVCOE), Barrie Kirk, thinks self-driving cars could cause an erection (no pun intended) in incidents of car sex behind the wheel. And you thought teens texting while driving was your biggest road worry! Self-driving cars cause erection in car sex, give distracted drivers new twist | Examiner.com

Free printable romantic cards, love poems, love letters: Romance Awareness Month

2016-03-28T15:24:00.001-04:00

Why wait till Valentine's Day to celebrate romance? August is Romance Awareness Month (it's also Read a Romance Book Month). So if your love life is a budding or in full bloom here are free printable romantic cards for your loved one. Or maybe romance has gone to seed for you. Maybe its time to plant a new relationship. Use these cards to spark the fire. These websites offer intimate, sensual cards to sent to spouses, sweethearts and lovers and are sensual or romantic. None are obscene or pornographic. Free printable romantic cards, love poems, love letters: Romance Awareness Month | Examiner.com

Valentines Day for singles: Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached (by choice or otherwise)

2016-02-11T14:30:00.001-05:00

Oct. 17 is Sweetest Day. Celebrating romantic love is all woohoo and rainbow sprinkles if you're in a happy relationship, but it can be boohoo and bitter almonds if you're not. So maybe think Sweetest Day, meh: just another excuse for stores to push schmaltzy products, like on Valentine's Day. But even the most hardcore bachelors and bachelorettes might feel a bit verklempt on romantic holidays. But you shouldn't. Here's what Sweetest Day for singles could look like. Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached is about taking care of yourself. Sweetest Day for singles: Surviving romantic holidays when you're unattached | Examiner.com