[MelO]

Staffingchick, you"re stunning! Have you ever modeled? You have that look.

I looked up the octo-mom pics too. I don't believe that she didn't have surgery. Even if she did, so what? I am totally going to too. These girls aren't going to perk up on their own! lol

[BeachBreeze2010]

She may not have had surgery, but I'd be shocked if boob tape wasn't used in that picture! There's no way. She is pretty young, right? 20s I'm thinking? I bet they used a little editing software also. I could tell her bellybutton was a bit stretched. All in all, it was an amazing transformation. Makes you wonder how on earth it could happen while taking care of 14 kids!?

[squeak351]

I think Octomom has some serious mental issues. Not to mention the quack that helped her have all those babies. She did look great on the cover but I wonder how much it was doctored with make up or touch up after it was taken.

[staffingchick]

You ladies are way too KIND! Thank you for all of the kind words. I have never modeled...I did have a few pageant opportunities, but never felt confident enough b/c of my weight struggles.
MotherME...I can't believe we live so close..what a small world. I travel to Youngstown quite a bit in the summer, b/c my daughter plays travel softball. I love the malls there.

As far as the Octo-mom...I agree with the photoshopping...where did all of those stretchmarks go....seriously!! LOL!

Good luck today ladies :-)

[Mollz]

Originally Posted by squeak351

I think Octomom has some serious mental issues. Not to mention the quack that helped her have all those babies. She did look great on the cover but I wonder how much it was doctored with make up or touch up after it was taken.

If it looks too perfect, it is too perfect. Caveat Emptor.

I haven't seen the cover, but you wouldn't believe how much of these kinds of covers are photoshopped. No one goes on a cover of a magazine and isn't touched up in some way. I vehemently oppose the practice of making someone artificial. There are wonderful things you can do wtih photoshop and I love using the software, but its atrocious how many people have low self-esteem and body image problems because they've compared themselves to false perfection.

[shrewkate]

Hey there! happy Thursday! How's the week going for y'all?

Beach! Thanks for the extra bunny! Eleanore the retriever is just delighted at how her new toys are self-replicating! It's better than Tribbles!

Weekend plans? I've got a Girls' Night Out on Saturday (must RSVP) and possibly a Rugby Club sweat lodge on the same day (must check for time conflicts) -- and a big Sunday of Thesis writing. Y'all?

--Shrewkate

[staffingchick]

The weekend is upon us....so happy! Lots to get done, and several food challenges ahead of me. Hoping I can keep my momentum going strong for a great weigh-in on Monday. I hope you all have a great weekend :-)