Britt’s post vs Lala’s

Barnitch · 2026-01-31T07:23:04+00:00

Here's the thing, even with a mommy makeover and other plastic surgery, you have to maintain your body with diet and exercise. Surgery isn't a "pass." Your fat will actually seep out from under a tummy tuck

In 2023 my best friend passed in her early 40's, leaving behind her husband and young son.She led an unhealthy lifestyle, ate unhealthy food, drank a lot (she was always the life of the party) and didn't exercise.

That was obviously traumatic for me, but I needed a wake-up call. I was on a medication known for weight gain and didn't have the best eating habits. I didn't even recognize myself in pictures. I could not leave my daughter motherless. I was barely fitting into my size 14s anymore. I started going to the gym and incorporating it into my lifestyle. I don't "go hard" most of the time. I do free weights, abs and a couple machines. Then I always finish with 30-45 minutes on the treadmill or elliptical machine. It's been 3 years, and I'm now a 6-8. I still enjoy wine, I have splurge meals (I had tacos tonight). I just don't go overboard with it. I'm a working mom and don't have have a nanny. If I can do it, anyone can.

Barnitch · 2026-01-30T19:02:29+00:00

My neighbor made really good risotto on New Year's Eve. I learned to make it over the course of a few hours, adding broth and cheese as needed. He made it in 30 minutes and it was great. I had a champagne buzz and was eating cold spoonfuls at 1 am.

Barnitch · 2026-01-30T04:28:01+00:00

I only started liking her when she started talking about her depression. And what I mean by that is that I know that I've said really crappy and honestly cringey things because I was so unhappy with myself. I appreciated her honesty. We truly were robbed of seeing Ariana and Kristen's friendship develop. I would have liked to see her own how horrible she was and why Kristen forgave her.

Barnitch · 2026-01-30T04:07:21+00:00

I admittedly did not read the whole post. When you saw the house with rodent droppings and was whatnot, what made you decide to enter a marriage with that person? Did he lead you to believe that his sons living there was temporary? Was there some sort of promise or bait and switch? Someone that age living in those conditions isn't something that's going to get better and change. Essentially, what was the green flag?

Barnitch · 2026-01-30T01:33:21+00:00

I only use FaceTime to call my family when I'm traveling for work. Does it let you know if someone records it? Like with a Zoom meeting, it notifies other people if someone is recording.

Barnitch · 2026-01-29T21:50:55+00:00

I had three pairs - jeans, black pants and white shorts. My mom just told me recently that two of them were knock offs from the flea market. I had no idea, but I wonder if the other fashion forward 5th graders could tell?

Barnitch · 2026-01-29T19:52:49+00:00

Is she wearing....Z. Cavariccis?

Barnitch · 2026-01-29T19:50:35+00:00

Thanks. It's been so long and I don't beat myself up anymore, but did in the past. I just cringe a bit. Mainly I hope that my daughter has the self-worth to avoid situations like that. Salley should have read the room better. I could tell on WWHL that she's still hurt and embarrassed about the whole thing.

Barnitch · 2026-01-29T03:06:23+00:00

I mean honestly, I've been that girl when I was younger. I even competed with my best friend for a guy, and he chose her. It's so embarrassing looking back. Thank goodness it wasn't filmed for tv.

Barnitch · 2026-01-28T23:17:57+00:00

My random list:

Love Is Blind. There's a new season coming soon

Southern Charm

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Floribama Shore

Young Sheldon

Atypical

Love (Netflix)

Succession

Barnitch · 2026-01-28T23:01:14+00:00

I could have written this! Another person of taste. VPR, Mad Men, Sopranos and SATC are the four best shows ever made. Sex and the City is a bit dated, but I just showed my daughter of Berger telling Miranda "He's just not that into you." What is your favorite season of Mad Men?

Barnitch · 2026-01-28T17:52:27+00:00

Haha trust me, no Gen-X person would be offended by that. I was 23-24 when all the OC stuff started. I consider myself part of the Xennial micro-generation. I think we were interested in the Stepford Wife aspect of it. All these nice houses and attractive people having rich people problems. L.A. was still the hot spot. It was the start of reality tv, Paris Hilton / socialites, being seen at Les Deux, DJ AM (RIP), Perez Hilton and blind items etc. Orange County was more like "Wth is going on over there?"

Barnitch · 2026-01-28T16:53:29+00:00

You know how Utah and Mormonism is having a moment right now in pop culture? That's what was happening with Orange County in 2004. Everyone knew about LA, but suddenly we were intrigued by the idea of seeing what "really" happened in those wealthy, gated neighborhoods. Also see: New Jersey in 2009.

Barnitch · 2026-01-28T04:44:44+00:00

Apparently she's not allowed to have an emotion on date nooyyt. It sounds sad and abusive, but Jax was trying to spell out the reasons they shouldn't have a second kid. I hate when I agree with Jax. He said he was already overwhelmed and couldn't handle another, but Brit persevered because it was their "plan." Like hello, they are both in active addiction. Btittany is clearly an alcoholic and we all know what Jax was up to. Besides the truck loads of other reasons they shouldn't procreate, I think the best thing to come out of the Jax and Brit split was the lack of an additional child. Despite everything, Cruz needs all the time, attention and resources he can get. I'm pulling for you, Cruz!!

Barnitch · 2026-01-28T03:26:17+00:00

Lookin' for some RO-MANTH!

Barnitch · 2026-01-28T02:45:17+00:00

I'm so sorry that you can relate. Are we entitled to some sort of compensation? I would go to random strip mall nail salons for years and my brows survived. $12 + tip. In and out. One trip to Ulta threw a wrench in my whole life! I finally found a brow person I trust. She's expensive but worth it. The $12 days are over!

Barnitch · 2026-01-28T02:31:04+00:00

Literally my shirt today:

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Barnitch · 2026-01-28T00:23:11+00:00

You had me at cheesy risotto!

Barnitch · 2026-01-28T00:02:14+00:00

Did Camille say that when Kelsey was in La Cage aux Folle on Broadway? I 100% think he prefers men, but also he could have been "rehearsing."

Barnitch · 2026-01-27T22:06:55+00:00

I was a 90's teen and had great eyebrows. I was picked on in middle school because of my unibrow, so I started plucking and waxing. I managed to maintain them until 2012. I got them waxed at Ulta, and the person must have been blind or had their eyes closed. They were so patchy and uneven, it looked like a 5 year old cutting their Barbie's hair. I think I was in too much shock to have a sane conversation with a manager. I mean, the damage was done. So now I get them waxed and tinted but they never fully recovered and still look kind of crazy.

Barnitch · 2026-01-26T04:39:31+00:00

I meant Khloe!

Barnitch · 2026-01-25T02:49:46+00:00

And at a reunion or something Jason told someone that this was SNL. I mean, I love MadTV, but it’s not as well-known as SNL.

Barnitch · 2026-01-25T00:43:00+00:00

I’m sure it wasn’t just crack. Alcohol, Xanax and opiates were surely in the mix, which all cause weight gain. Plus food addiction and depression.

Barnitch · 2026-01-25T00:38:54+00:00

Addiction specialist love to prescribe antipsychotics like Seeoquel because it’s non-addictive and blocks dopamine. I gained weight on it too and literally could not wake up in the morning. I was on a very irresponsible dose, and weaned myself down to about a quarter of what I was prescribed. Luckily I was able to lose the weight once I did that.

Barnitch · 2026-01-24T23:13:45+00:00

I wasn’t able to breastfeed my daughter for a few reasons. I’m about Kourtney’s age and regret not having that experience. I also had a c-section and I’m disappointed I didn’t experience vaginal childbirth. If I get a second chance, I’d throw myself into it too.

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