Back in skinny jeans

Podcast interview: How humor and blogging helped Flabuless lose 95 pounds Part II

In Part II of our interview with Flabuless, the fabulous weight dropping diva from New Zealand, she shares how humor and blogging has helped her shed 95 pounds. In Flabuless' blog, she has cartoons like this one that depict real life stories in her life as a fat woman. Flabuless has such an upbeat attitude which makes her overall goal of losing over 150 pounds total much more fun and inspiring. And that accent. I could listen to her talk for hours just to hear that Australian/New Zealand accent mix. For Part I, please click here. Enjoy!

Play podcast Flabuless Part II

Podcast interview: New Zealander and fellow fitblogger Flabuless on losing over 100 pounds Part I

One reason I love the Internet is that you can meet people from all over the world. Today, we Yankees will get a treat and hear from blogger Flabuless from New Zealand who is on a journey to lose about 150 pounds, and to date has dropped 95 pounds with the help of a Lab Band and blogging.

In Part I of this two part interview, Flabuless will share her defining moment to lose weight, what it's been like being a newly single mother with two young kids, how her Lap Band surgery almost didn't happen, and exactly what kind of lifestyle changes she's had to make since the surgery. Flabuless has one of the most upbeat attitudes I have ever seen, and I'm sure that you will find her a joy as much as I do.

  Play podcast: Flabuless Part I

Podcast: The 411 on Plus Size modeling

Today, we have as podcast show with Lara, a plus size model who also blogs at Lady de la Luna. In this episode, Lara shares with us the size requirements for Plus Size models in print, runway, and fit modeling, and what particular size the agents are wanting nowadays. Its a bit surprising.

Play The 411 on Plus Size modeling" (13:40 min.)

Crime Scene Chic

For our latest Chasing Beauty podcast, Heather and I discuss "Crime Scene Chic." More violent images of women are being used in advertising, and we ask the tough questions.

Go check out our podcast, "Crime Scene Chic."

More talk on fat chatting

In this Chasing Beauty podcast, Heather and I contemplate more about the question FitSugar asked, "Are you a fat talker?" I think I'm almost phat talking this subject to death. I think it's an interesting topic though.

At one point in this podcast, I share a story about my experience with a casting director at a reality TV show audition.

Check out the podcast "Fat chat" at Chasing Beauty.

Would Oprah succeed if she started her career today?

In this Chasing Beauty podcast, Heather and I contemplate whether Oprah Winfrey could be or would be as successful if she started her career in today's media climate. To me, Oprah's show is the only one that is like organic food for the soul, although Ellen would come in a close second, but Oprah has been around much longer. Listen in and tell us what you think....

Go to Chasing Beauty: "Would Oprah succeed if she started her career today?"

On the death of model Eliana Ramos

For this week's Chasing Beauty podcast, Heather and I talk about the death of Uruguay model Eliana Ramos, and the need for the Council of Fashion Designers of America to beef up their "health initiative" requirements. It's time to pony up Americana fashionista honchos.

Listen to the podcast "More on the CFDA" at Chasing Beauty.

A podcast with the ladies of FitSugar

PopSugar is one of my all-time favorite celebrity blogs, and one of their sister blogs is FitSugar, a blog all about fitness, health, and wellness. What I love most about FitSugar is the holistic and upbeat feeling you get when you visit. FitSugar is a fun place to hang out.

I have the extreme pleasure of interviewing Susi, Jenny, and Denise, the ladies who make FitSugar a fabulous voice for vibrant living.

In this podcast, you will learn more about the backgrounds of Susi, Jenny, and Denise, and what their mission is with FitSugar. I also ask them about their opinions on the too-skinny model issue that is so prevalent in the fashion scene, and they share what their readers think about the model issue as well. Lastly, you will learn a little secret about FitSugar that even I was surprised to hear. Enjoy!

Play podcast: Interview with FitSugar (19:47min)

Would you get a boob job?

On today's Chasing Beauty podcast, Heather and I ask the question, "Would you get a boob job?" It's Friday, so this question will make for excellent Happy Hour conversation.

Introducing our podcast show "Chasing Beauty"

Chasing Beauty, the podcast show I am doing with Heather of the blog MamaVISION is now live. Woo-hoo! In this podcast show, Heather and I will discuss various topics related to beauty and body image issues. The title we came up for the show reflects the pursuit for beauty, love, and perfection that many women endure in their lifetimes.

Heather is a former model, who in her teens and early 20's worked in Milan, Paris, and New York.  She is now a mother of two beautiful children, and a business woman in online marketing and advertising sales.

Heather's perspective and lovely personality brings out a shine in me, and I am pleased to be able to do this podcast show with her. Besides the two of us ranting and pontificating, we will also have guests to add to the conversation. Along with the podcast show, we have a blog where all of you are welcome to comment on our latest podcast.

The first 3 shows are live now, and our plan in the beginning is to do at least one new show a week. The podcasts are also available for download at our iTunes store. I am very excited about this program and I welcome all of you to come visit and share with us at Chasing Beauty.