"We all see people in the public eye who seem to drop weight right after having babies, but that's just not realistic." Jessie James Decker gets it.

A change in weight can be grounds for online discussion for anyone in fame.

After giving birth, the country-pop singer-songwriter struggled with the expectation to "bounce back" right away.

As a musician, reality star, wife of an ex-NFL player, and owner of her own clothing and accessories line, Jessie didn't want to get out of the spotlight. However, she didn't want the spotlight on her weight.

With so much information out there about nutrition, she didn't know where to start. That's when she found the South Beach Diet®.

"This is the fastest I've lost weight from my pregnancies and it truly feels like the South Beach Diet made it so easy. They send me all the right foods, so I don't have to stress about what I eat!" says Jessie.

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The South Beach Diet® has been around for a long time. It's a doctor-designed plan that's easy to follow. It encourages a meal plan filled with healthy fats, proteins, and non-starchy vegetables, so you're sure to stay satisfied as you lose weight.

The best part about it? Convenient home delivery! There are multiple plans to pick from and you can get breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and shakes delivered right to your door. Everything is perfectly portioned, making weight loss simple and delicious.

They have all of your favorites, including High-Protein Pancake Mix for breakfast, White Bean Chicken Chili for lunch, a Dark Chocolate Nut Bar for a snack, and Steak and Asparagus for dinner. You also add in fresh grocery items and get to make some homemade meals for the perfect balance of structure and flexibility!

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If Double Chocolate Cookie Bites are in your diet, you know you're doing it right. This tasty South Beach Diet®snack satisfies your chocolate cravings and your appetite, so you can stay on track AND enjoy something sweet.

The South Beach Diet® truly is a total weight loss solution. It even offers a free tracking app and weight loss counseling! If you follow along with your meals, grocery add-ons, and their expert guidance, you may be able to lose up to seven pounds in your first seven days.* Followed by a steady weight loss of one to two pounds per week, you'll be well on your way to your goals.

"If you want to know how I stay in shape, it's thanks to the South Beach Diet," says Jessie. "Trust me: The South Beach Diet works."

As the face of a clothing brand, you need to be confident. The South Beach Diet® gave Jessie the confidence she never knew she could have, losing 25 pounds** as a mom of three.

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*In a study avg. weight loss was 5.8 lbs in the first seven days.

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FILM & TV

Here She is…Miss America

Congrats to Nia Imani Franklin!

Atlantic City, NJ was full of America's finest females on Sunday as the 92nd Miss America (Pageant? Contest? Competition?) took place at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.

51 lovely ladies took the stage to strut their stuff, show off their smarts, and prove to the panel they have what it takes to represent the country as Miss America 2019.

But only one woman could take home the crown and turn in her state sash for the super-sized version. And this time 'round, New York state's 25-year-old Nia Imani Franklin took first place, stealing the spotlight and the hearts of the judges, including Carnie Wilson, Laila Ali, Randy Jackson, Jessie James Decker, and other famous faces. Hosting the program was Carrie Ann Inaba, best known from Dancing with the Stars.

Along with the bragging rights that come with winning the first Miss America without the ever-popular swimsuit competition, Franklin took home a $50,000 scholarship and the aforementioned shiny crown. "The fourth runner up was Miss Massachusetts Gabriela Taveras; third runner up was Miss Florida Taylor Tyson; second runner up was Miss Louisiana Holli Conway, and the first runner up was Miss Connecticut Bridget Oei," as ABC summed up.

A few facts about Miss Franklin. She is a classical vocalist who belted out an impressive opera tune for her talent portion of the program. As per ABC, her "pageant platform is 'advocating for the arts'," making her musical strengths a nice support system for her creative cause. As per Hollywood Life, "She majored in music composition and has dreams of winning a Grammy."

As CNN explains, "During the competition, Franklin, who is black, described how music helped her find her identity. 'I grew up at a predominately Caucasian school and there was only five percent minority, and I felt out of place so much because of the color of my skin. But growing up, I found my love of arts, and through music that helped me to feel positive about myself and about who I was.'"

The Miss America Organization was renamed "Miss America 2.0" in an attempt to give the long-running entity a refresh, particularly amid scandal and controversy. From heads of the organization being dumped to rampant resignations to 2018's winner alleging a toxic workplace environment, and then some, Miss America could use some positive energy. Franklin may just be the face to help turn things around as she takes the year to engage, enlighten, and energize folks who have had their doubts that the show would, indeed, go on.

"It took a lot of perseverance to get here. I want to thank my beautiful family, my mom and my dad, who is a survivor of cancer," she shared after being crowned winner. Congratulations to this beautiful, bold, and bright young woman!


Melissa A. Kay is a New York-based writer, editor, and content strategist. Follow her work on Popdust as well as sites including TopDust, Chase Bank, P&G, Understood.org, The Richest, GearBrain, The Journiest, Bella, TrueSelf, Better Homes & Gardens, AMC Daycare, and more.


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