46. sorry, work it off

Posted at 2:38PM on Mar 11th 2008 by pattie

47. Weight gain is a complex mechanism. In some cases, such as during gastric bypass, the body sense starvation and drop its baseline lower. Therefore even eating small portion will still cause weight gain since the body may see 100 lbs as sufficient and then store the rest as fat.

These are sad cases where research studies have not been able to understand the process. There are scientists worldwide who are spending their entire careers studying the mechanisms. Much is known, but the complexity makes it a seemingly slow process in the understanding of obesity.

For this reason, people, including TMZ staff, should not make fun of overweight individuals. Remember no one likes to be overweight.

Posted at 3:04PM on Mar 11th 2008 by PR

48. To #38 hedda hopper -

I think your idea is TERRIFIC! I agree.... TMZ should post pictures of their own staffers, and let viewers make comments on their physical appearance. See how they like it....

THAT HAS GOT TO BE TH E MOST BRILLIANT THING I'VE READ IN A LONG TIME.

Posted at 3:07PM on Mar 11th 2008 by WOW

49. Bless her heart, that has REALLY got to suck. Skinny doesn't necessarily equate to happy, but she's at a very unhealthy weight. Good luck to you, Carnie....just keep on working at it!

Posted at 3:07PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Cynic

50. great, but you have to RUN, not walk to burn off some calories. walking slowly with a water bottle isn't going to do it. this is what happens when you are basically lazy and try to fix the weight problem with surgery.

Posted at 3:11PM on Mar 11th 2008 by gia

51. You have got to be a lazy pig to still be fat after that surgery.

Posted at 3:15PM on Mar 11th 2008 by dust

52. How the heck do you people know that she 'Is trying her best' to be healthy? It sure doesn't look like it. I bet you 10 BigMacs that she stopped exercising and started eating junk food again..
The super sympathetic comments must be coming from other fat people. Take responsibility and move on.

Posted at 3:16PM on Mar 11th 2008 by What????

53. No discipline

Posted at 3:17PM on Mar 11th 2008 by JW

54. Just so we are clear,
Having children does not = being fat.

Posted at 3:18PM on Mar 11th 2008 by HeidiKlumme

55. To the person who posted the info about Caroline Sutherland's book "The Body Knows".... any idea where to get it for less than $60? Her website charges $60!! Thanks..

Posted at 3:34PM on Mar 11th 2008 by WOW

56. You know, I've always liked Carnie, very nice lady with a talented voice. And it must be really difficult to have gone through surgery and still be having a weight problem. But of course, that's my point. Surgery is dangerous and is not a guaranteed fix. I had a girlfriend several years back that spent $7000 on liposuction, just to gain all the weight back six months later. If you don't change your eating habits, exercise routine and lifestyle, no surgery is going to work. I feel bad for her, and good for her, at least she's not letting it get her down and she is trying to lose the weight naturally.

Posted at 3:35PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Tara

57. Just have to add - #55 - you are sooooo right. I am 46 years old, I have FOUR grown children. I am only 5' tall and weigh 120 pounds. No, I am not fat and most people cannot believe I ever had four kids. After my 3rd one I still had a 23" waist and after my 4th one at the age of 28 I had a 26" waist. Alot of it has to do with metabolism and then again, so many other factors. Hell, I think I was just too busy running around after four kids to ever gain weight!

Posted at 3:38PM on Mar 11th 2008 by Tara

58. Gastric bypass is not a permanent fix. It is possible to out-eat the surgery. Food addictions are just as hard as drug addictions to beat. It's just as easy to fall off the wagon, and just as hard to get things back under control. And, no, the stomach isn't attached to the outer opening (look up for info good grief). Fact is...gastric bypass is a TOOL for losing weight. I had one 5 1/2 years ago, lost 135 lbs and have kept it off. That doesn't mean I don't still struggle with food addiction--esp at Girl Scout Cookie time! I hope Carnie can lose the weight she's gained without having to have surgery again. She's used this tool before to get to the size which made her feel best; I hope she can do so again.

Posted at 3:42PM on Mar 11th 2008 by BPR

59. I thought I had read she was trying to have another child. Could she possibley be pregnant? Or maybe she has the bypass reversed as some have complications (such as Sharon Osborne). Either way, she is a talented girl and I would love to hear about her next musical venture. I just don't understand why the way someone looks is so important today with all the other complications of life. We are at war, the enviornment is being trashed, in a recession and so many other important issues but we have to trash a vibrant woman who happens to not meet some stupid magazine ideal? Get a grip and move on.

Posted at 4:04PM on Mar 11th 2008 by JanScholl

60. She needs to go on The Biggest Loser and get Jillian to set her straight.

Posted at 4:26PM on Mar 11th 2008 by C'mon girl!