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

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

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

 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

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

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

 "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

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

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

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

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