When Vogue's 19 international editions pledged to ban models from their pages who "appear to have an eating disorder," in an effort to create healthy backstage working conditions, I wouldn't doubt that there was negative tongue-clucking coming from pockets of the fashion world (cough Karl Lagerfeld). But one fashionista vet has stood up and applauded the move. That would be model, America's Next Top Model host, and all-around kickass businesswoman Tyra Banks.

Tyra has always come off as a major proponent of healthy body image, but it wasn't long ago that she was fighting her own battle with her curves. In response to the Vogue news, she wrote an open letter on The Daily Beast addressed to other models, explaining how her own kicking that neat and tidy, "skinny" box to the curb ultimately lead to her success.

Khloe Kardashian Odom is arguably the most likable Kardashian. She just seems to have a good head on her shoulders, be the most down-to-earth, and it's rare for her to come off sounding brainless or egomaniacal (yes, unlike some of her relatives!). That's why it's actually kind of exciting to hear that she did a sit-down interview with E! News' David Burtka that airs tonight.

'Course some of the one-on-one has been leaked ahead of time, and it sounds like Khloe got personal with Burtka, describing some of her darkest moments and saying that not only was she "called fat all the time" in the past, but to this day, she's "called the fat sister ... the ugliest Kardashian." But she doesn't need our pity.

Have you heard? Snooki is the most bullied celeb in Hollywood! Or at least, that's what she tells V Magazine in her new no-holds-barred interview. The Jersey Shore star claims, "I really don't go with trends. I don't try to fit in like everyone else does in Hollywood. I mean, people used to say I was fat when I was the hottest thing ever. Imagine what they say now." Wow, well, healthy self-esteem never hurt anyone, right? 

But it still seems to me like Snook's has a slightly skewed sense of reality. (Then again, can you blame a reality star for that?) She goes on to call her past weight gain an occupational hazard.

Who didn't see this coming? Now that Jessica Simpson has given birth to her daughter Maxwell Drew, OK! magazine is reporting that she's completely terrified that she won't be able to shed the 65 pounds of baby weight she put on over the course of the last nine months. (Yes, even though she's gettin' paid the big bucks by Weight Watchers to do so.)

Apparently, she's freaked out by the glare of the media spotlight judging her at every turn. And I can't say I blame her for that. At the same time, she did make a choice to sign up to be a weight loss program's spokesperson, making her upcoming challenge an even more public one. But I have no doubt that she'll be able to pare the pounds  ... as long as she chills out and adopts a whole new attitude.

Which do you think is more likely to happen by the year 2030: We're all traveling by jet pack, or 42 percent of us are obese? I WANT the first one to be true. (What's taking them so long with those jet packs, anyway?) But unfortunately, it really does look like 42 percent of us will be obese in about 20 years -- so says a study for the Centers for Disease Control.

Right now about 34 percent of us are obese. And I'm not at all surprised to hear that we're just going to keep rolling along like this. Here's why.

Anyone who knows and loves Amber Riley as Mercedes on Glee has probably noticed in the past few episodes that Riley has pared a few pounds off her beautifully curvy bod. She shared back in February that she had gotten on the healthy eating train, cutting out the burgers and fast food that she said were "attacking her stomach." As a result, she had dropped two dress sizes! With one glimpse, there's no doubt she's been keeping it up, but a suspicious incident on the red carpet begs the question as to whether or not what she's been doing to slim down is as healthy as it initially sounded ...

Last night, the Glee cast was being honored by the TV Academy, Riley fainted and collapsed in the midst of doing interviews with multiple media outlets before the cast's panel presentation. Thankfully, she appeared to recover quickly and later tweeted about it ...

It's not Miley Cyrus's fault she gets trailed by paparazzi wherever she goes, but she's still making most of America jealous with every single shot taken of her. Judging from the series of photos, it seems as though she has such a wealth of free time that all she's doing lately is enjoying the gorgeous Cali sunshine while walking her dog and coming to and from her Pilates and other exercise classes. She reportedly has so much time on her hands that she's been able to work out TWICE a day!

Some are crying "eating disorder!" at this, whilst others are clucking their tongues about how she's constantly sporting skimpy, sometimes way too glam workout attire. Both interesting queries, but all I can think about is how envious I am of her awesomely healthy fitness schedule -- and energy!

A friend of mine wants to lose 10 pounds before the end of June. Although she's already slim, the weight she wants to shed has nothing to do with reaching her goal weight or making her doctor happier. Nope! She fully admits it's all about looking better than her sister-in-law at her niece's wedding! Ha! Gotta love her candor, but when she admitted this, it really got me thinking about what motivates our weight loss goals.

Personally, I know my current workout and healthy eating regimen is being looked at as an obvious extension of being a bride. Everyone assumes that from the moment they're engaged, brides-to-be are a.) growing their hair out, b.) on Pinterest 24/7/365, and c.) on an extreme wedding weight loss plan -- with the end game obviously being looking gorge in their dress (which they've already pinned and found the perfect hairstyle to accompany, of course).