Interesting

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Tue, 08-03-2004 - 1:45pm

I was just reading the entertainment section on MSN and there is an interesting story on Kirstie Alley and her weight gain.

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Fear

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In reply to: kcwhat124
Sat, 08-07-2004 - 12:12pm
Well, I'm reading that Kirstie Alley tips the scales at 300 lbs (or more), so that would qualify as morbidly obese. http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/27765.htm
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Sat, 08-07-2004 - 12:23pm
I saw in 2 different magazines on the newsstands (1 sort of legit, the other really NOT legit)...the not legit mag said that she weighed 307 and the legit source said 200-ish.

Which do you believe?

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In reply to: kcwhat124
Sat, 08-07-2004 - 12:32pm
and NY Post is not exactly considered legit...
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Sat, 08-07-2004 - 1:17pm
I think its the People Magazine with the article Spam.

 

  Shawna

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Sat, 08-07-2004 - 2:48pm
Isn't she rather tall, too ? That might make it easier for a spam mag to say she's 300 pounds... Even when I lost sixty pounds, weighing in at 205, my doctor said I was STILL morbidly obese. What I said to him cannot be typed here.

And when was the last time you saw a super-healthy looking Dr ? Mine is all pasty-skinned, chicken chested with a little paunch, gnarly coarse hair, and he's only in his 40's. HE LOOKS LIKE HELL! Ha freakin HA to him!

Amy

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Sat, 08-07-2004 - 6:21pm

Hi Astri:

My point here was simply to mention what a great quote she made about being overweight, that it isn't a tragedy as many would seem to think.

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Sat, 08-07-2004 - 8:59pm
The others are right. Alley stated in her interview with People magazine that she weighs 203 pounds. She's 5'7" tall and has a BMI 31. That's not morbidly obese.

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Mon, 08-09-2004 - 9:53am
im sorry but she definitely aint no 300 pounds LOL.... im bigger than her (i think) and I'M not even close to 300 pounds .... it is kinda sad to see her tho, she used to be soooooo thin & in shape and now she's not .... but i still luv her she's a good actress


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Mon, 08-09-2004 - 11:06am
Hi Amy,

In the case of Kristie Allie, I don't think that 300 lbs (or more) could be considered *just a little overweight.* The whole premise of Kristie Allie's new show is "fat actress" (the title, I believe). She was on Letterman, doing a promo, and she claimed to be 385 lbs. And she looked it! No matter what magazine, what program, or what personal appearance.....it has to be said that Kristie Allie is dangerously overweight, morbidly obese.

I think the point that someone made, about her advertisement for the show (shoveling the spagetti) is degrading...both to the actress, and to any overweight woman (or man), or even to any self-respecting female....well, that would be my opinion of her as well. She's not doing anyone a favor (certainly not herself) by putting herself out there like that. It was a disgusting display, in that promo for the new show, IMO.

On the issue of doctors, there are plenty of *buff* ones out there, and some (no doubt) who are so busy taking care of patients as to neglect themselves. It happens. Doctors are people too, and come in all shapes and sizes.

Forte

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Mon, 08-09-2004 - 11:20am
She said on Letterman that she's 385 lbs.