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What Size Am I, Really?

My mind went through horrendous confusion today while thinking about this. I was trying to figure out what size I really was and what size I used to be. I came to the conclusion that I used to be a size 2 back in the early 90s if I were to buy my clothes today. I first discovered this when I lost a great deal of weight a couple of years ago. I had my “skinny” jeans from the early 90s in my closet. Yes, I saved them. It was the skinniest time in my life and I wanted to … Continue reading →

Author Interview: Haley Hatch Freeman

Today I am joined by Haley Hatch Freeman, author of the new book “A Future for Tomorrow.” Haley suffered with anorexia as a teenager, and was able to overcome this struggle with counseling and through the help of the Lord. She wrote “A Future for Tomorrow” in the hopes that sharing her story would help other young women and their parents understand this disorder and realize that help is available. Haley spoke with me candidly about her experiences and I’d like to share that conversation with you. Haley, your story is deeply personal and not everyone would have the courage … Continue reading →

Oops! It Happened Again—Miss USA Takes a Dive

Not AGAIN! You don’t have to know a stitch about beauty pageants to know that a contestant’s job is relatively straightforward: Smile, look good, and don’t say anything you’ll regret later. Oh, and being able to remain upright on heels helps too. For those of you who missed it, for the second year in a row, Miss USA took a tumble as she tried to make her way across the stage during the evening gown competition at last night’s Miss Universe competition. In front of millions of TV viewers around the world Miss USA Crystle Stewart, a 26-year-old Texan, tripped … Continue reading →

Diplomas for Stars—Better Late Than Never

The pursuit of higher education often falls by the wayside when a celebrity is trying to break into the world of show biz. Such was the case with country music star Gretchen Wilson. A decade ago the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter dropped out of school in her native Tennessee to pursue her dream of becoming a star. It’s a decision Wilson says she has regretted for years, but come May 15th the songstress will finally be able to redeem herself. Next Thursday Wilson will don a cap and gown and graduate with hundreds of others during a ceremony she says her … Continue reading →

New Miss America Speaks Out About Eating Disorder

What a difference a few years can make… It was just three years ago that newly crowned Miss America Kirsten Haglund was so painfully thin her parents “dragged” her to a doctor who diagnosed the teen with anorexia. This weekend the “recovered” Miss Michigan looked healthy and toned as she strutted her stuff in front of millions. The 19-year-old’s past battle with weight issues hardly seemed to hold her back as she advanced through pageant rounds and eventually walked away with the Miss America crown. It was only after the pageant that the Broadway hopeful, who belted out “Somewhere Over … Continue reading →