WENN Jessica Simpson may have been open about her struggles to lose the baby weight, but this is one piece of information she has not shared. The Weight Watchers spokeswoman was in such need to shed the pounds, she consulted doctors to go under the knife to get the lap band, but was turned away, according to RadarOnline.com. "After having her daughter Maxwell, Jessica felt there was no way she could ever lose the weight on her own because she has struggled so much in the past and her post partum weight seemed to be growing," a pal thats close to Simpson told the website. "So like a true Hollywood girl, she sought out a quick surgical fix - lap band surgery!" Health professionals told the 32-year-old Fashion Star mentor that her quick solution for weight loss was not the answer, telling her to get the opinion of a couple of doctors. [Jessica] was persuaded to keep pushing to do it the natural way," said her friend. So the answer for not undergoing surgery? Simp...

A source told Us Weekly: "They were whispering into each other's ears and smiling and laughing a lot. They spent the majority of the evening engaged in each other's company." Jessica recently revealed she is loving motherhood, calling it a "dream". She said: "Motherhood is a dream. It really is absolutely amazing. [Maxwell] had her first flight recently. Did not sleep! She didn't cry. She just wanted to babble." One reason why Jessica is finding first time motherhood so easy is because she believes her fiance Eric is the "best dad in the world" so she can always turn to him for help and advice. She explained: "People call him the best dad in the world. Even my dad calls him that! He can do everything. He can change every diaper . . . he's just a very peaceful person."

Nikki Nelson/WENN.com New mums Jessica Simpson and Vanessa Minnillo are reportedly competing to see who can shed their baby weight first. Jessica Simpson & Vanessa Minnillo In Battle To Lose Baby Weight First Jessica Simpson & Vanessa Minnillo In Battle To Lose Baby Weight First According to the National Enquirer both ladies are desperate to drop the weight and be the first to show off their fabulous post-baby body. The entertaiment magazine is claiming that 'I Belong To Me' singer Jessica, who gave birth to daughter Maxwell in May, is finding it difficult to regain her once perfect figure. "Jessica is still struggling to drop her baby weight," a source told the magazine. Adding that TV host Vanessa, who gave birth to son Camden earlier this month, is apparently dead set on regaining her curves as soon as possible to rub the singer up the wrong way. "Vanessa is very competitive. Not only does she want Nick to know he made ! the righ t choice when he m...

Jessica Simpson only had eyes for her fiance Eric Johnson on a recent night out to celebrate a friend's birthday. The couple - whose first child Maxwell was born in May - joined a group of 20 to celebrate a friend's birthday at a restaurant in Los Angeles on Saturday (22.09.12) but those at the eatery said the pair were spent most of the evening whispering to each other. A source told Us Weekly: 'They were whispering into each other's ears and smiling and laughing a lot. They spent the majority of the evening engaged in each other's company.' Jessica recently revealed she is loving motherhood, calling it a 'dream'. She said: 'Motherhood is a dream. It really is absolutely amazing and had her first flight recently. Did not sleep! She didn't cry. She just wanted to babble.' One reason why Jessica is finding first time motherhood so easy is because she believes her fiance Eric is the 'best dad in the world' so she can always turn to him ...

New mom Jessica Simpson and hubby Eric Johnson leave baby girl Maxwell at home and step out for a night with friends at Fig & Olive Restaurant on September 22, 2012. Credit: AKM-GSI Mom and dad's night out on the town! New parents Jessica Simpson and fiance Eric Johnson enjoyed a romantic dinner along at Fig & Olive in Los Angeles Saturday night. Simpson, who gave birth to daughter Maxwell on May 1, has been working with Weight Watchers to lose the baby weight -- and her willpower is definitely paying off. PHOTOS: Jessica Simpson's body evolution Looking especially radiant, the 32-year-old Fashion Star mentor wore a super short sparkly dress for the evening, which showed off her long, toned legs. Johnson, 33, dressed more casually in cargo pants and plaid dress shirt. Simpson has had the support of her fiance while she works to lose the baby weight. PHOTOS: Her most outrageous moments "The fact that he loves me the way I am right now -- we're set," she...

Andres Otero/WENN.com Jessica Simpson is having a hard time dealing with the negative comments that have been made over her baby weight. Jessica Simpson Hurt By Cruel Fat Jibes Over Baby Weight The 'I Belong To Me' hitmaker gave birth to her baby daughter Maxwell earlier in the year and has since shed 40lbs; however, sources close to the new mum have revealed that Jessica is feeling sensitive over the endless comments made about her weight. "For years, Jessica has been okay with her body and everyone loved her for that," a source explained to Breaking News.ie. "But now she's not feeling the love and she doesn't like it. "She's trying to conceal her hurt feelings with humour right now. She uses jokes and goofiness to hide the fact that she's really sensitive." Jessica, who has signed a $4 million spokespersons deal with Weight Watchers, revealed in a recent interview that she was shocked to find out her baby weight wouldn't automatica...

Jessica Simpson is hurt by cruel taunts about her weight but is trying to laugh off the jibes. The 'Fashion Star' mentor has been paid four million dollars by Weight Watchers to lose the weight she put on after giving birth to her first child Maxwell in May and promote their brand and although she has dropped 40lbs (18kg) in four months, her cruel detractors have hit out at her for not losing the remaining 40 already. A source said: 'For years, Jessica has been OK with her body and everyone loved her for that. But now she's not feeling the love and she doesn't like it. 'She's trying to conceal her hurt feelings with humour right now. She uses jokes and goofiness to hide the fact that she's really sensitive.' Jessica unveiled her weight loss on TV last week and pals say she worked incredibly hard since giving birth to lose the extra weight. The source added to InTouch magazine: 'The past few weeks were really difficult because the pressure was eno...

Jessica Simpson is apparently hurt by criticism of her recent baby weight. The Fashion Star judge gained a total of 80lbs prior to the birth of her first child Maxwell earlier this year. Simpson signed a spokesperson deal with Weight Watchers for $4m (2.46m) to lose the weight, and has since shed 40lbs. However, some critics have slammed the singer and reality show star for failing to lose the weight sooner. Sources tell BreakingNews.ie that Simpson is now distraught over the harsh comments about her weight loss. "For years, Jessica has been okay with her body and everyone loved her for that," a source explained. "But now she's not feeling the love and she doesn't like it. "She's trying to conceal her hurt feelings with humour right now. She uses jokes and goofiness to hide the fact that she's really sensitive." Simpson recently revealed in an interview that she was shocked to learn her weight gain wouldn't come off with the baby . > ...

Posted: September 21, 2012 Jessica Simpson was back in her Daisy Duke shorts as she stepped out to celebrate her fiance Eric Johnsons birthday. Simpson remade Daisy Dukes when she played Daisy in the 2005 remake of the classic television show The Dukes of Hazzard . Simpson added a covering black top and some sky-high heels to complete her look, reports The Examiner . The singer/ actress/ fashionista has been struggling to lose weight after giving birth to her daughter, Maxwell Drew, four months ago. The singer is looking fantastic after she lost more than 40 pounds, most of the weight she gained throughout her pregnancy with her first baby. Simpson was certainly not the first mother to realize that the baby weight doesnt simply come off with the baby. Jessica Simpson has taken the steps to get rid of her baby weight, with great success, even signing up to work with Weight Watchers to help her manage a healthy diet. She added that, I had to stay focused on my diet. I want to be as hea...

Jessica Simpson proved her platforms are made for walking, or strutting. Four months after giving birth to daughter Maxwell, the 32-year-old "Fashion Star" mentor ditched her plunging maxi dresses and shimmied back into skimpy Daisy Dukes for fiance Eric Johnson's 33rd birthday celebration in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, redirecting focus to her other, um, assets (those legs, of course). Giving her bum a boost? A pair of perilously high platform sandals. It's been a long seven years since Simpson sashayed around in denim short shorts on the set of the Dukes of Hazzard movie.

New York , September 22 ( ANI ): It's been a long seven years since Simpson sashayed around in denim short shorts on the set of the Dukes of Hazard movie. And now - four months after giving birth to daughter Maxwell, the 32-year-old Fashion Star mentor ditched her plunging maxi dresses and shimmied back into skimpy Daisy Dukes for fiance Eric Johnson 's 33rd birthday celebration in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday. She wore platform heels to show off a pair of newly toned legs, the New York Daily News reported. The new mom has said she gained 70 pounds during her pregnancy, giving in to cravings for sweets like "slutty brownies," a sinful mix of cookie dough, Oreo cookies and brownie dough, she told Katie Couric. Simpson, who is a spokesperson for Weight Watchers, reportedly hit the gym for months to drop the pounds. She recently said she was just 10 pounds from her pre-baby weight. (ANI)

WENN Slowly but surely, Jessica Simpson is getting her old body back. The Weight Watchers spokeswoman, 31, has slipped back in her Daisy Dukes she famously wore for her role in The Dukes of Hazzard , as she is showing evidence her baby weight loss has been effective. Eric Johnsons fiance was seen wearing denim cutoffs and open-toed platform heels for her Sept. 20 outing at Shutters in Santa Monica, Calif. PHOTO: Jessica Simpson Slips Back into Daisy Dukes Simpson hasnt shied away from her struggles to lose the baby weight since welcoming Baby Maxwell Drew Johnson in May. "I'm not a supermodel. My body is not bouncing back like a supermodel. I'm just your everyday woman who is trying to feel good and be healthy for her daughter, her fianc and herself," she told USA Today earlier this month. "I feel like everybody can do what I am doing." The fashion mogul confessed it was hard for her to face reality, following the birth of Maxwell. The very first time I got...

Previous 1 / 6 Next Posted on September 21, 2012 11:25AM by Allie Merriam Jessica Simpson celebrated her fianc Eric Johnson's 33rd birthday yesterday at lunch with him and their friends. The group sat down for a meal at the Santa Monica hotel Shutters, and Jess was seen arriving for the get-together in a pair of denim cutoffs and sky-high heels. The happy new parents left baby Maxwell at home, but the little one's been a big part of the celebrations lately. Earlier this week, Jessica shared new photos of Maxwell Johnson , including one with Eric beaming as he held the infant. Jessica loves watching Eric with baby Maxwell , and spoke about their bond with iVillage. Jessica said, "The way he loves her, and the way he kisses her on the head you can just tell that he wants to protect her. It's made our love deeper, and I know that Maxwell's gonna be a daddy's little girl just from watching the two of them interact." Back to Story

Jessica Simpson is slowly but surely getting her pre-baby body back! The Weight Watchers spokeswoman, 31, showed clear signs of progress while celebrating her fiance Eric Johnson 's 33rd birthday in Santa Monica, California, September 20. Wearing denim shorts and red platform heels, the "I Wanna Love You Forever" singer unveiled her leaner legs at Shutters at the Coast Cafe. PHOTOS: Jessica Simpson's body evolution In recent weeks, Simpson has been open about her struggle to shed her post-pregnancy pounds. "I'm not a supermodel. My body is not bouncing back like a supermodel. I'm just your everyday woman who is trying to feel good and be healthy for her daughter [ Maxwell , 4 months], her fiance and herself," she told USA Today September 4. "I feel like everybody can do what I am doing." PHOTOS: Jessica Simpson's curve-hugging looks "Nobody wants to talk about their weight. For me, I have had to come to a place where I am comfort...

Posted: September 20, 2012 Jessica Simpson showed her fans more adorable pictures of her baby, Maxwell Drew, in celebration of her fiance Eric Johnsons 33rd birthday parth. Despite the fact that it was Johnsons birthday, his adorable daughter understandably stole the show as she posed for candid pictures with both mom and dad, reports People . Simpson posted two pictures, along with the caption: Last year at Daddys party, Maxwell was in my belly. This year shes in my arms! In the picture of her and her daughter, the singer is seen with a huge smile on her face as she holds her daughter close. Johnson, meanwhile, sports a Red Sox cap as he looks down at his four-month-old baby girl, appearing to enjoy his first birthday as a father. Simpson, whose pregnancy weight gain was the focus of many critics, debuted her post-baby body on Katie earlier this month, and also talked about her struggle to lose weight. The 32-year-old stated: My doctors told me [my pregnancy weight] was a lot of wat...

Previous 1 / 3 Next Posted on September 21, 2012 8:21AM by Brittney Stephens Jessica Simpson shared sweet photos of baby Maxwell Drew on her blog yesterday. Mother and daughter posed together during a recent backyard birthday celebration for Jessica's fianc, Eric Johnson, who turned 33 on Sept. 15. Jessica tweeted, "last year at Daddy's party, Maxwell was in my belly. This year she's in my arms!" The family's back in LA after recently spending some time on the East Coast. Jessica made her first post-baby appearances on Good Morning America and Katie , where she spoke about her impressive 40-pound weight loss with the help of Weight Watchers. She is also working hard to connect with new mums through a guest-blogging spot on iVillage , where she recently shared five ways that her life has changed since giving birth to Maxwell. Source: Twitter User Jessica Simpson Back to Story

Jessica Simpson is one proud mama, and fiance! The Weight Watchers spokeswoman, 32, couldn't help but posts pics on Wednesday of her happy family at fiance Eric Johnson's birthday party. In one photo, Simpson is holding baby Maxwell Drew Johnson with a caption that reads: "Last year at Daddy's party, Maxwell was in my belly. This year she's in my arms!" Another pic shows Maxwell in the arms of her dad Johnson, 33. "Daddy's 33rd Birthday!" Simpson writes. "I think all moms just want to make sure that they're doing everything right, especially first-time moms," Simpson told iVillage of motherhood. "You're going into it really not knowing what to expect even though there's books written on it and you can try and get all the information you can. You really don't know until you have them in your arms and you take them home -- what choices and decisions you're actually going to be faced with every day." Simpson,...

Jessica Simpson has big dreams for her wedding day, but admits she hasn't planned it yet. The 32-year-old has been engaged to former football player Eric Johnson for two years. Since becoming parents earlier this year to daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson, wedding plans were put on hold. Maxwell is now 4 months old, but Jessica hasn't gone back to planning her big day. Simpson, though, has a few plans for her second trip down the aisle. "I know it's going to be a perfect wedding, and . . . I mean, I say that, and it could not be . . . we really haven't planned it," she said in an interview with iVillage, according to Us Weekly . "But I see it being definitely a destination thing and everyone celebrating and being able to dress up and having all of my bridesmaids looking beautiful in whatever designer they want to wear." For now, Simpson is more focused on raising Maxwell. She plans on raising her daughter the same way she was raised. "I'm going t...

splashnews.com Her father may have charges for driving under the influence, but Jessica Simpson still wants to implement their parenting skills with her own daughter. The Fashion Star mentor, 32, welcomed her first born baby Maxwell Drew Johnson to the world on May 1 (with soon-to-be hubby Eric Johnson) and says she cant wait for her to follow her passions in life. "I'm going to let Maxwell do what she wants to do," Simpson tells iVillage . "I mean, I'm definitely going to parent her the way my parents parented me [but] when I was young, I was like, 'This is what I want to do,' and they supported me, and I was doing it by the time I was fourteen years old." The fashion mogul also adds: I think it's important to encourage from a young age that whatever you're passionate about -- go for it!" Simpson explains that she and Johnson are so busy getting used to being new parents, the couple havent had time to discuss plans for their impending ...

Jessica Simpson on September 11, 2012 in New York City. Credit: Ben King/Startraksphoto.com She's already a singer, actress, fashion mogul and reality show mentor. Now Jessica Simpson has her sights set on primetime. "I think doing a sitcom is something I really want to do," Simpson, 32, tells iVillage in a new interview about her career goals. "[I would] be able to be with my daughter every day on set." The pop star, who welcomed baby Maxwell May 1 (with fiance Eric Johnson ), says she can't wait to encourage her little girl to follow whatever it is that speaks to her. PHOTOS: Jessica Simpson's body evolution "I'm going to let Maxwell do what she wants to do," Simpson says. "I mean, I'm definitely going to parent her the way my parents parented me . . . [but] when I was young, I was like, 'This is what I want to do,' and they supported me, and I was doing it by the time I was fourteen years old." Adds the Jessica S...

Jessica Simpson has stirred up a bit of controversy because of a photo she presented on Katie Courics show, showing her 4-month-old daughter, Maxwell, in a yellow bikini. Critics started bashing Simpson saying that having her infant daughter in a yellow bikini for the world to see was inappropriate. Surely Jessica as well as Katie had seen no harm done with the picture. Katie even tweeted , How cute was that pic of @jessicasimpsons little girl??? #toocute #AreYouReadyFor @KatieShow! According to The Daily Mail , Jessica received the most critique from British based child welfare charity Kidscape, who accused her for sexualizing her baby girl. Claude Knights, the director of Kidscape went on to say, It is very disturbing to see a young baby presented to the world wearing a bikini. Celebrity choices carry great influence, as can be seen by the manner in which their accessories and manners are copied widely, via The Examiner . Knights went on to add that people shouldnt compromise the san...

Jessica Simpson has a lot to celebrate right now and father Joe Simpson claims hes an innocent man concerning an alleged DUI. Papa Joe plead not guilty on Thursday to a suspected DUI back on August 4th. E! reports that Joe was arrested in Sherman Oaks, California near the Simpson estate. He was pulled over in his car by a police officer. The officer accused Joe of drinking and driving and proceeded to arrest him. Joe was charged with driving while under the influence and above the blood alcohol limit which is 0.08%. Simpson posted a $5,000 bail and was released the next morning. Simpsons attorney was present for him at the court date and entered a not guilty plea for Joe. Joe is maintaining his innocence by entering this plea and is striving to maintain his perfect dad/manager image. According to Yahoo! , Joes next court date is October 11th at the Van Nuys City Hall. If Joe Simpson is convicted in this DUI case he could face up to six month in jail. image courtesy of infdaily.com

Jessica and Joe. (WireImage) Joe Simpson claims hes an innocent man. The father of Jessica and Ashlee Simpson pleaded not guilty to two DUI charges on Thursday. On August 4, he was arrested in Sherman Oaks, California, after being pulled over by police, who soon suspected he had been drinking and brought him straight to jail. The minister-turned-talent manager was released the next morning after posting $5,000 bail. Coincidentally, that same night Jessica tweeted that she had been substituting water for alcohol since becoming a mother to daughter Maxwell. Joe's arrest shocked his family," a source told Us Weekly at the time. "Anytime he's in the news, it directly reflects upon Jessica and Ashlee." Joe, 54, was not present in court on Thursday. A pre-trial hearing has been set for October 11. If convicted of the two counts, he could face a maximum of six months in jail, three years probation, and a $1,000 fine. More Celebrity Features on Yahoo!: Amanda Bynes dare...

A Customized prescription hCG Weight Loss Plan from hCGTreatments / Diet Doc routinely produces the fastest weight loss available without subjecting clients to any tricky equations, boxed food, or embarrassing meetings. Columbia, SC (PRWEB) September 15, 2012 A plump, post-pregnancy Jessica Simpson decided that she needed to lose weight. Her reasoning for this she sates is "There is a lot of pressure to lose weight but I'm not a supermodel. I'm just Jessica trying to eat real food in the real world and I really just wanna be healthy for my daughter." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2201353/Jessica-Simpson-stars-Weight-Watchers-advert.html Her appearance on the Katie Couric show, 4 months after the start of her diet revealed, what appeared to the Dailymail to be, not very much weight lost. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2201353/Jessica-Simpson-stars-Weight-Watchers-advert.html The Los Angeles Times reports that "In addition to Weig...

Rex Features / Sipa Press/Rex Features Joe Simpson has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence. The 54-year-old - the father of Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson - was arrested in Los Angeles in August and was later charged with two misdemeanour counts of DUI . However, Simpson has now pleaded not guilty to the offences, TMZ reports. Simpson, who entered his plea in Los Angeles, was previously told to refrain from drinking alcohol by a judge. He faces a year in jail if convicted on both counts, although he is unlikely to spend time in prison as it would be his first offence. Simpson is due to return to court next month. > Jessica Simpson's dad Joe 'told not to drink alcohol after DUI arrest' > Jessica Simpson's fat! her Joe Simpson charged with two counts of DUI > Jessica Simpson father arrested for DUI

Jessica and Joe. (WireImage) Joe Simpson claims hes an innocent man. The father of Jessica and Ashlee Simpson pleaded not guilty to two DUI charges on Thursday. On August 4, he was arrested in Sherman Oaks, California, after being pulled over by police, who soon suspected he had been drinking and brought him straight to jail. The minister-turned-talent manager was released the next morning after posting $5,000 bail. Coincidentally, that same night Jessica tweeted that she had been substituting water for alcohol since becoming a mother to daughter Maxwell. Joe's arrest shocked his family," a source told Us Weekly at the time. "Anytime he's in the news, it directly reflects upon Jessica and Ashlee." Joe, 54, was not present in court on Thursday. A pre-trial hearing has been set for October 11. If convicted of the two counts, he could face a maximum of six months in jail, three years probation, and a $1,000 fine. More Celebrity Features on Yahoo!: Amanda Bynes dare...

Posted: September 14, 2012 It was only a matter of time before we heard from Joe Simpson after his infamous arrest for drinking behind the wheel. Now its said that Joe Simpson will fight the DUI charges that claims he was drunk while driving around in Los Angeles. According to TMZ , Simpson, father to singers Ashlee and Jessica Simpson pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence in an LA courtroom on Thursday. Currently hes being charged with two counts of driving under the influence. If Joe Simpson is convicted of the charges, Simpson could face up to 6 months in jail, in addition to a hefty $1,000 fine, and thirty-six months of probation. On the night of August 4, Joe Simpson was stopped at 10 pm on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, and apparently spent the night in jail after he was arrested. Not to be shaken up by the incident, Simpson stood in court and pleaded not guilty to the charges. According to sources, its said that Joe Simpson only had a couple of glasses of wine a...

Jessica Simpson , the newest face of Weight Watchers , recently revealed her post-baby body on September 10, 2012 and explained how she's been able to lose weight. According to Mind Movies co-founder and Law of Attraction guru Natalie Ledwell , the intense mental focus involved in weight loss is made easier with the process of removing limiting beliefs and using Law of Attraction techniques such as creative visualization. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 14, 2012 Jessica Simpson unveiled her post-baby body on September 10, 2012 on Katie Courics talk show, after giving birth to her daughter, Maxwell Drew, 4 months earlier on May 1, 2012. After shocking fans in April 2012 by posing nude while she was pregnant, on the cover of Elle magazine, Jessica Simpson experienced some scrutiny regarding how she ballooned up to 170 pounds on her short 5 foot, 4 inch frame, especially considering she recently became the latest face of Weight Watchers. Jessica Simpson has been quoted as saying a...

In case you missed it, Jessica Simpson was the first guest on Katie Couric 's new daytime talk show, Katie , Monday morning (scroll down for the video). The two blondies chatted about Simpson's post-baby body and, more importantly, the baby itself. "Motherhood is a dream," said Simpson, before showing off a photo of her four-month-old daughter, Maxwell. Here's where things get interesting: In said photo, Maxwell is wearing an itty-bitty yellow crocheted bikini. The Internet, and British child welfare charity Kidscape, objects. "It is very disturbing to see a young baby presented to the world wearing a bikini,"Kidscape director Claude Knights said in an interview with Daily Mail . "It is to be hoped that parents will understand that 'baby bikinis' are totally inappropriate, and that they contribute to the sexualization and commercialization of childhood We should not be compromising the sanctity of our children's early years." Okay...

A photo of Jessica Simpson's baby Maxwell Drew in a bikini, which she shared on the inaugural episode of Katie Couric's new daytime talk show "Katie," was deemed inappropriate by some. Photos: Celebrity moms who posed pregnant and nude Celebrities who have lost weight Stories: Jessica Simpson reveals post-baby body and talks weight loss - See photo Jessica Simpson's pregnancy weight defended by Kendra Wilkinson Jessica Simpson denies pressure from Weight Watchers The photo shows the 4-month-old daughter wearing a yellow crocheted string bikini. Though most viewers seemed to think it was an adorable shot, some media and child welfare outlets thought otherwise. Buzzfeed called the photo "embarrassing" and many commenter's on the entertainment site labeled it as being "trashy." Meanwhile, the British child welfare organization Kidscape accused Simpson of sexualizing her baby and said that as a celebrity, she has a responsibility to lead by ex...

Jessica Simpson, 32, the new celebrity spokeswoman for Weight Watchers, says that when she was pregnant, she was "constantly hungry" and had a "big appetite." "I let myself indulge in everything I wanted because it was the first time I was ever pregnant, and I wanted to enjoy it," says the singer, actress and fashion designer. "I wanted to be happy and eat what I wanted. One of her favorite indulgences during pregnancy: macaroni and cheese. On May 1, Simpson gave birth to her first child, 9-pound,13-ounce Maxwell Drew, her daughter with fianc Eric Johnson, a former NFL tight end. "I didn't realize it (the weight) didn't all come off with the baby," she says. Simpson, who has been following the commercial weight-loss program with family and friends for a few months, will begin appearing in ads next week. The first one will give insight into why she joined Weight Watchers and her initial experience on the program. Although she's no...

By Courtney Garcia, TODAY contributor Jessica Simpson jumped back into the spotlight this week, displaying her 40-pound post-baby weight loss on television, and also revealing a new photo of her baby daughter wearing a bikini. The 32-year-old entertainer appeared on Katie Courics new talk show Katie on Monday to show off her slimmer figure, and flashed the picture of 4-month-old daughter Maxwell wearing a lacy yellow bikini. Following the national broadcast, critics began to debate whether or not the infants attire was too suggestive. It is very disturbing to see a young baby presented to the world wearing a bikini, Claude Knights, the director of Kidscape, a British child welfare agency, told the UKs Daily Mail, which ran a photo of the infant in the outfit . Celebrity choices carry great influence, as can be seen by the manner in which their accessories and behaviors are copied widely. It is to be hoped that parents will understand that 'baby bikinis' are totally inappropriat...

WENN Jessica Simpson debuted her 40lbs weight loss on live television earlier this week, as she sat down for her first chat after welcoming daughter Maxwell, with Katie Couric, but while most of her friends are happy for her success one has allegedly complained that Jess obsession is tiresome. The Fashion Star judges pal has said that her constant obsession over losing weight is too much even if she has got a multi-million dollar deal with Weight Watchers. According to The Chicago Sun-Times , a friend said: I know shes got that big deal with Weight Watchers and all, but losing her baby fat is just about the only thing shes talking about. Its just tiresome. Jessica Simpsons Obsession With Weight Loss Is Tiresome, Complains Pal Jess beams ahead of Good Morning America performance (Splash News) Along with the stress of being a first-time mother, Jess also has a wedding to plan as shes engaged to former NFL star Eric Johnson and on top of that? Her parents are set to divorce. (Not to me...

By Alasdair Glennie PUBLISHED: 18:58 EST, 11 September 2012 | UPDATED: 18:59 EST, 11 September 2012 As a singer and actress, she has often posed in skimpy swimwear to boost her celebrity profile. When Jessica Simpson dressed her own four-month-old daughter in a bikini, however, it provoked a furious public backlash. After the 32-year-old American showed a picture of the little girl on US television, critics described it as wrong and just awful. 'Wrong': Jessica Simpson provoked a furious internet backlash when she showed a picture of her four-month-old daughter wearing a bikini on US television Controversial: Critics have slammed 'baby bikinis' as 'totally inappropriate' Miss Simpson has also been criticised by British child welfare charity Kidscape for sexualising her baby with the totally inappropriate outfit. She displayed the picture of daughter Maxwell during an interview with US TV host Katy Couric on her ABC show. The baby, in a yellow bikini stretched...

Dust off the Daisy Dukes! Four months after Jessica Simpson welcomed daughter, Maxwell (with fiance Eric Johnson , 33), the star says: "I'm 10 pounds away from my prebaby size!" She shares the secrets of her success on Weight Watchers with Us Weekly . 7 a.m. Simpson, 32, wakes to feed Maxwell, then eats breakfast: half a Flatout flatbread sandwich with egg whites, peppers and fat-free cheddar (6 PointsPlus). PHOTOS: Jessica Simpson's body evolution 8 a.m. Simpson straps on her pedometer and hits the streets with Johnson and Maxwell. "I'm trying to do at least 14,000 steps a day," she says. Afterward: a snack of berries, bananas, melon or grapefruit (0 PointsPlus). 11 a.m. Four days a week, Simpson reports to trainer Harley Pasternak for a 45-minute session. After a cardio warm-up, it's circuit time: seven sets (up to 30 reps each) of dumbbell triceps extensions, hamstring curls and crunches with a medicine ball throw. "Her waist is going i...