Putting myself back together after letting myself go…. Now that I’ve finally realized, and accepted, that I’ve let myself go, I’m CONSUMED by it. OBSESSED. I feel like everyone I see is thinking “she’s let herself go.” What? WHAT? WHAAAT!? What you looking at, Person-on-the-Street-in-Designer-Shoes-and- Chandelier-Earrings? Is it the shapeless hairstyle? The baby cereal smear on my shoulder? What, do I have food on my face (again)? It’s low-carb! No? Not it? Is it the dirt and leaves on my Lululemons? Must be that. But I can EXPLAIN dirt and leaves! See, I, erm…. I tripped over my CROCS and landed in the gutter beside the sidewalk in front of my house. Slamming down on both knees — THWAK — was all I could do to ensure that I didn’t fall on my little monkey and ruin her pretty new hat….

Honestly, I’d show you the GASHES in my knees, Person-on-the-Street-in- Designer-Shoes-and-Chandelier-Earrings, but, I REEEEEEEEEALLY need to shave my legs…………
13 CELEBS WHO LET THEMSELVES GO & PUT THEMSELVES BACK TOGETHER — LIKE I’M DOING! CHECK IT!!!!!
1. KATE HUDSON

2. CHRISTINA AGUILERA

3. DEBRA MESSING


4. TOBY MAGUIRE

5. GWYNETH PALTROW


6. CHARLIZE THERON

7. JANET JACKSON

8. RICKI LAKE

9. CATHERINE ZETA JONES

10. KELLY OSBOURNE

11. TORI SPELLING

12. MARCIA CROSS

13. BROOKE BURKE













































Jen said, May 29th, 2008 at 1:18 am
*hiding my late night cookie stash*
I need to work out.
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Shamelessly Sassy said, May 29th, 2008 at 1:41 am
poor Ricki Lake. She could’ve had a train of those fell apart/ put back together photos.
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Bronnie said, May 29th, 2008 at 3:46 am
oooh I love. great inspirational post for those of us on the weight loss journey
Nadine said, May 29th, 2008 at 5:18 am
Good for them! I actually have to overeat to not loose anymore weight. You probably hate me now
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Chris said, May 29th, 2008 at 7:57 am
I had a brief, fleeting fear I’d see Britney on that list. Thank god I didn’t. Good call.
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Rosebud & Papoosie Girl said, May 29th, 2008 at 8:06 am
It is all about dedication and hard work. I am sure it is tons easier with money for custom meals and nannies to watch your kids, but still you have to move your butt at some point.
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LD said, May 29th, 2008 at 8:41 am
They also have plastic surgeons. Seriously!
The other night at Walmart (post Weight Watchers meeting) my friend and I were at the checkout and I held up the Christina Aguilera picture. Sadly, even if I lost 40 lbs (or 400 for that matter) I’d never look that good.
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Big Momma Pimpalishisness said, May 29th, 2008 at 9:15 am
It’s too bad that I look like those “Let Themselves Go” pictures more often than not.
ali said, May 29th, 2008 at 9:21 am
just remember they have luxuries that we don’t. personal chefs? personal surgeons? lots of TIME? i wish!!
but you’re going to show them..doing it all without the luxuries!
also..Brooke Burke? she’s awesome. so many babies. such a good body!
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Mel said, May 29th, 2008 at 9:26 am
hima … i didn’t see any pictures of “puddy tats” with BEFORE and AFTERS??
Kathryn said, May 29th, 2008 at 10:12 am
That was a great list!
Too bad I don’t have a personal trainer and a personal chef. Damn.
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kgirl said, May 29th, 2008 at 10:15 am
well, i would hardly call being pregnant ‘letting yoursel go,’ but i am glad that debra messing lost the shmatas.
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LAVENDULA said, May 29th, 2008 at 10:25 am
so if i lose all my blubber can i have a before and after pic? hahaha!
Renee said, May 29th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Kate, Christina, Tori, Marcia & Brooke were PREGNANT. Not letting themselves go! And if starving yourself and working out 24/7 with a trainer is getting yourself back then count me out! blech. I would rather be healthy and eat.
I should add Gweneth & Catherine in there too as they were both post partum.
I applaud Debra for being comfortable enough with herself to wear that tent in public. We all know that she’s a skinny minni underneat it.
Your Charlize pic is of her playing a serial killer…that was acting.
And Janet has “let herself go” and remade herself more times than her brother has had surgery! I think that she has some SERIOUS mental issues going on, but that’s all thanks to her lovely family. Poor gal!
I’ll give you Ricki & Kelly…but all Toby needed to do to “clean up” was shave. I think I’ll go clean up like Toby in a bit.
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Barbara Ling said, May 29th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Count me in with those who prefer to eat healthy rather than starve oneself. I’ve lost 50+ pounds these past 17 months and have discovered that it’s not necessary to be a size 0 – just get to the point where YOU are comfortable and proud of your achievements.
Works for me!
Data points,
Barbara
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Dyan said, May 29th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Letting yourself go is not just about the weight. It’s the WANTING to do the little things for yourself. But isn’t it wonderful when your husband notices? He lets me have my “girl time” whether it be a long bath or just shopping by myself. He loves me with hairy legs and pits, 50 extra pounds, and fuzzy eyebrows.
But I don’t necessarily, so I need to get myself together for ME.
Karen MEG said, May 29th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I hear ya on the letting yourself go bit with the pregnant women… when you have a baby, it’s ALL about the baby, you do “lose” yourself. You just gotta, that’s part of having a baby and all. It’s true.
Now Brooke Burke, is that AFTER number 3, because, she is still smokin’ hot (mind you, with her guy, I think you’d have to be, delish-ous)
Have a great weekend Hales. And don’t stress about it… your bod will come back.
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Tena said, May 29th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Man, now I feel bad about the french fries I just ate before I read your blog! Wait… I had a diet coke with them, doesn’t that make it okay?
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Catty Gramma Teri said, May 29th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I’m thinking that maybe your level of celebrity influence is harming your self image.
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Teena in Toronto said, May 29th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
I’m so jealous! Ha!
I’ve got to get back on track!
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Rhonda said, May 29th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
I would so love to be Gwyneth Paltrow’s before pic, or Debra Messing, or Catherine ZJ, Marcia Cross, Brooke Burke, hell, even Tobey Maguire. He’s kinda pretty. Perhaps it’s all the cheetos and pinot noir…
Maribeth said, May 29th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
I am five weeks away from my due date, so these photos are very inspirational right now.
I have always been amazed at how many times Janet can get her body back with six-pack abs. I have never been able to achieve that once.
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chelle said, June 2nd, 2008 at 2:54 pm
This is awesome inspiration!!! I need to get my but moving!
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