Kim Kardashian, Rihanna & Jennifer More Life You!

Just when you thought celebrities were from Venus and you were from Mars, exciting news that makes them seem a little bit "Just Like Us." Winter weight gain, childhood sports, and a weight we can relate to. Sure this article applies to the Diet Diva, but I'm sure ya'll can find something to take away that will boost your own self-esteem.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Don't be so hard on yourself. Winter doesn't just pack on pounds around your midsection but it apparently has also packed the pounds on the largest lady humps Hollywood has to offer, Kim Kardashian's backside! I know, that was a little harsh, but who doesn't have a little bit of animosity towards this quasi-celebrity? What is she seriously famous for? Her BUTT! If you are famous for your ability to be a good singer, you should be praised for your angelic voice and chart topping achievement. If you're famous for having a large booty, shouldn't we be able to talk about its large success? Here is a recent picture of Kim's famous can.

Let me clearly state, I am not trying to be mean, or say she is the "F" word. I am simply saying, even Kim Kardashian gains a little in the winter.

3 RIHANNA REVELATIONS: Singing sensation Rihanna talked about her figure in a recent interview with Fabulous Mag, a British publication. We've read many articles on Rihanna and her workout routine so we won’t bore you with the old details but here are a few things that we relate to Rihanna with:
1. "I work out every day but I need a trainer to motivate me – I
don’t find it much fun working out on my own," said the 20 year old. We don't find working out fun at all, so at least she isn't lying and pretending that she loves to exercise.
2. Her least favorite body part is her legs! "I’m insecure about them. Everyone wants to have slim, perfectly-toned legs and I’m the same. I do weights but I don’t want my legs to bulk up so I do a lot of cardio," she admits. I couldn't agree with a sister more.
3. When asked if size mattered she replied NO. Rihanna claims that sometimes she is a size 2, and sometimes a size 4. In my opinion, she doesn't look this skinny but I guess the camera adds 10 lbs??? She tells the magazine that, "Being slim makes me feel better about myself. It boosts my self-esteem, and having a toned body helps with my job because I wear a lot of skimpy costumes. My weight fluctuates, but I don’t weigh myself every day. “I’m 5ft 8in and weigh around 9 stone, 7 pounds (133 lbs.)" That sounds pretty skinny, and doesn't look that accurate, but who am I to say she is lying? She sounds like she has a normal relationship with food and her body so I'm going to conclude that I like her.


THE COVERED DISH: If you thought Addison Shepard was the cover model this month for Shape magazine, you're not alone. I totally thought it was Kate
Walsh, but I was wrong! It's Jennifer Esposito from "Samantha Who?"
She looks so happy. After reading the article I realized I have a lot in common with this fabulous actress. Sounds like me and my background. While growing up she was a gymnast, figure skater and used to play every sport there was growing up. Although my gymnastic career was short-lived, I did used to compete is figure skating competitions and prance around in a glitzy leotard with makeup and my hair done, all before the age of 10. As a result, Jennifer dabbles in a variety of workouts. She loves to do Pilates and yoga, as well as regular cardio and strength workouts. "Pilates really strengthens my core, which I need, but I feel like it also makes my legs look longer and leaner than weight workouts do," She says. This quote is like my motto but I get yelled at by all the trainers I work with when I say this, unless they teach yoga or Pilates... Anyway, this is the first celebrity that seems to do what I do for exercise, and I would like to rejoice because she looks fabulous! She must be doing something right, so it helps me believe I am too!

March 10, 2008

Maxim Reveals Hot 100, Curves Rule

Maxim Magazine has released its Hot 100 list. The list is chosen based on “the most successful women of the year with undeniable beauty and a promise of greater things to come over the next year.” Looks like we aren’t the demographic they are looking for because the magazine chose Lindsey Lohan as number one this year!

Maybe I’m biased having been one of the only people in America that actually paid to see Georgia Rule this weekend but seriously, Lohan?! On a more positive note, at least she nabbed the top spot at a time in her life that she actually has a little bit of meat on her bones. Yes I agree that she can cause quite a stir in regards to the paparazzi and Hollywood gossip but she is an actress and should be known for her trade. The actress/wanna be singer has not had a box office hit since ‘Mean Girls’ and that was in 2004, three years ago! Now tell me Maxim Magazine, why do you see promise of greater things to come over the next year for the little vixen who seems to be amid a rehab relapse?

Anyway, the others that round out the top ten are Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson, singer Christina Aguilera, actresses Jessica Biel, Ali Larter, Eva Mendes, singer Rihanna, Eva Longoria and singer Fergie. This makes me extremely pleased to see these successful women chosen by men, and you know what… pretty much of them have curvy bodies and love their figures. People Magazine featured most of them in their beautiful people issue under the “Curves Rule” headline. Ironic?

Left off the list were soon to be jail bait Paris Hilton and the crazy maybe legally insane Britney Spears. Ashley Olsen made the cut but sister and recovering anorexic Mary Kate did not. Ashlee Simpson beat out sister Jessica! That must have been a first, oh wait no it’s not, Ashlee has sold WAY more albums than her big sis.

Yeah men pick this list, but if you take a look, I was happy with most of their choices, I haven’t looked to see who all 100 are yet, I will later today, but at first glance (sans Lohan) well done Maxim for letting women know you like a us with a fuller figure.

May 16, 2007

People Magazine Gives Beauty an Honest Defintion

There’s pretty, there’s hot, and then there’s beautiful. How do you define each?



People Magazine recently came out with their famous “100 Most Beautiful People” issue, taking a refreshingly real approach to beauty. This year’s issue takes more than just physical appearance into account. While all the winners are undeniably attractive (kind of a Hollywood protocol), the magazine puts a huge stress on inner beauty and being natural.



People crowned Drew Barrymore the World’s Most Beautiful Person, and rightfully so. It’s nice to see a star who isn’t a sex symbol earn this title. Most don’t think of Drew Barrymore when thinking of the most attractive celebrities, but when you think beautiful, Drew Barrymore fits the bill perfectly. She’s been through her ups and down in her life, but has finally found herself, and her natural beauty shines through more than ever.







When asked about beauty rules for dating, she doesn’t talk about clothes or make-up. Her definition of beauty is honesty and truth, and she says the most important thing is, “to just be yourself” and “let your freak-flag fly, and if someone doesn’t get you, move on.”
While the usual royal heart-throbs such as Brad, Angelina, Leonardo, Scarlett, etc. made the pages as well, the true crown goes to the humble and natural Drew.

Drew and ten other celebs, including Katharine McPhee, Rhianna, and Rosario Dawson proved that beauty comes from loving your natural self by taking their make-up off for the camera. Their confidence in exposing their untouched faces reflects an honesty that makes them beautiful.
Thank you, People, for making beauty about more than appearance. Thank you for showing the beauty that radiates from honesty and self-acceptance.
-- Written by Diet Diva's guest writer, GoodForYou Goddess

April 27, 2007