Joy and Austin: This One Time At Family Camp

[Mojitogirl]

The top isn’t my style but she looks really good. She’s lost weight and her chest is back to normal and she looks age appropriate. 

[Lunera]

Joy posted videos on her Instagram stories talking about how she lost weight and tagged her "health coach", Jessica Ballinger, who lost 47 lbs in 13 weeks. Apparently she tried exercising and eating right and it didn't work. She doesn't mention the product but it's obviously Plexus. 

[Sew Sumi]

Interesting. Jessica Ballinger is the mother to Bobby Jr, married to Austin's sister. Losing that much weight in 3 months isn't healthy. But yeah, sounds like Plexus as meal replacements. 

[xwordfanatik]

29 minutes ago, Lunera said:

Joy posted videos on her Instagram stories talking about how she lost weight and tagged her "health coach", Jessica Ballinger, who lost 47 lbs in 13 weeks. Apparently she tried exercising and eating right and it didn't work. She doesn't mention the product but it's obviously Plexus. 

Like JillR shills?  

[Mojitogirl]

She tags the lady so that her 649k followers can check her out but....there’s nothing on her site about weight loss. 

[DangerousMinds]

24 minutes ago, Sew Sumi said:

Interesting. Jessica Ballinger is the mother to Bobby Jr, married to Austin's sister. Losing that much weight in 3 months isn't healthy. But yeah, sounds like Plexus as meal replacements. 

So nothing but calorie restriction in the end.

[Sew Sumi]

And inevitable weight gain the moment real food is re-introduced to the diet.

[Temperance]

4 hours ago, xwordfanatik said:

Like JillR shills?  

Yes,it's that company.  Plexus is a Christian weight loss company that has tons of fundies sellling it. If she didn't mention Plexus, it's possible she wasn't on Plexus, but people here think she might be. 

[Lunera]

It turns out it's not Plexus but Optavia, another MLM. I've never heard of it but it's very expensive. 

https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/optavia-diet

Edited December 21, 2018 by Lunera

[JoanArc]

Isn't a reasonable diet and moderate exercise free? Not so frugal or wise, Duggars.

[queenanne]

16 hours ago, JoanArc said:

Isn't a reasonable diet and moderate exercise free? Not so frugal or wise, Duggars.

Well, sure!  But it's also (a) boring; and if (b), you have no confidence in yourself to choose on your own and make the right choices... the weight loss industry is what it is because millions of people, especially women, are just like the Duggars.  They need to either be told what to do so that they have faith in "the system" or in its products; or to have a personal trainer following them around slapping cheeseburgers out of their hands. 

Plus, at least it seems like Optavia is chewable food, so it's got that going for it.  I have poor faith in diets that require all liquids to replace meals.

[BitterApple]

Diet and exercise wasn't working for Joy because the Duggars really have no clue how to eat healthy. I can see her slathering a bagel with cream cheese for breakfast and giving herself a pat on the back because it's not the glazed doughnuts she normally eats. So she'll do a fad supplement diet which is basically calorie deprivation, lose the weight and pack it back on once she starts eating normally. 

[Barb23]

On 12/19/2018 at 2:45 PM, Lunera said:

Joy visited Amy's store and, of course, picked out the fugliest thing she could find.

OMG, you are right. That is one fugly looking dress.  Who designs this stuff?  It is perfect for the Duggar gals, it looks like one long modesty shirt.  

[Sew Sumi]

I guess it's better than the shirtdress that looked like it had been put through a shredder. But not by much...

Edited December 21, 2018 by Sew Sumi

[riverblue22]

I think it is a top she is wearing along with a jean skirt.

[Saylii]

That shirt is in style from what I’ve seen in various boutiques, but it’s way too big on Joy.  The print should start at the shoulder. The knot should hit the waist and graze the top of the pants.  She’s at least two sizes too big in the name of “modesty”.

[Mollie]

53 minutes ago, Saylii said:

That shirt is in style from what I’ve seen in various boutiques, but it’s way too big on Joy.  The print should start at the shoulder. The knot should hit the waist and graze the top of the pants.  She’s at least two sizes too big in the name of “modesty”.

It looks like a maternity top.

[Wishing Well]

22 hours ago, Barb23 said:

OMG, you are right. That is one fugly looking dress.  Who designs this stuff?  It is perfect for the Duggar gals, it looks like one long modesty shirt.  

I’ve looked at Amy’s site and she actually has some very cute (overpriced) stuff on there.  Joy gravitated to ugly like a magnet was pulling her...

[cmr2014]

I think Joy came to the shop to grift some clothes. Amy agreed to give her clothes for the exposure, but steered her toward things that were cheap. It's my belief that in this case, the Duggar cheapness gene was in direct competition with the Duggar grifting gene, and cheapness won. It was a Pyrrhic victory, however, since the point was to advertise Amy's shop and the cute things she's selling. . .  

[kalamac]

If it weren't for the patterned sleeves, I'd like the top Joy's chosen as a t-shirt. Much like the weird modesty ruffle they put on some skirts, the sleeves make it look weird and wrong.

[allonsyalice]

So, it looks as if Joy got qhat Amy calls “The Waffle.” (42$) (sold out.) (these model poses are bad but its supposed to be oversized??)

https://shop3130.com/collections/casual-tops/products/the-waffle

[latetotheparty]

34 minutes ago, allonsyalice said:

So, it looks as if Joy got qhat Amy calls “The Waffle.” (42$) (sold out.) (these model poses are bad but its supposed to be oversized??)

https://shop3130.com/collections/casual-tops/products/the-waffle

I’m sorry, that is butt ugly. 

[Barb23]

3 hours ago, allonsyalice said:

So, it looks as if Joy got qhat Amy calls “The Waffle.” (42$) (sold out.) (these model poses are bad but its supposed to be oversized??)

https://shop3130.com/collections/casual-tops/products/the-waffle

 I don't think Joy will be wearing hers with short booty shorts like the model.

[Mollie]

3 hours ago, allonsyalice said:

So, it looks as if Joy got qhat Amy calls “The Waffle.” (42$) (sold out.) (these model poses are bad but its supposed to be oversized??)

https://shop3130.com/collections/casual-tops/products/the-waffle

Her site says that she only sold five of these.  If she sold out after five sales, I don't think her store has enough merchandise to be viable.

[graefin]

Amy's currently offering free shipping on orders $75+ "while supplies last." How stupid is she? It's shipping. Is she referring to boxes and packing tape?

Edited December 23, 2018 by graefin

[doodlebug]

3 hours ago, Barb23 said:

 I don't think Joy will be wearing hers with short booty shorts like the model.

I would hope she is also not planning to wear it with the way-too-long sleeves covering her hands like the model. Not just unattractive but impractical.

[Jynnan tonnix]

3 hours ago, Barb23 said:

 I don't think Joy will be wearing hers with short booty shorts like the model.

I know the model/photography is not Amy's doing here, but my first thought on seeing the initial photo was that the model was trying to cover her crotch after realizing she had forgotten to put on pants. Not sure why the photographer decided that was an attractive shot.

[LilJen]

18 hours ago, allonsyalice said:

So, it looks as if Joy got qhat Amy calls “The Waffle.” (42$) (sold out.) (these model poses are bad but its supposed to be oversized??)

https://shop3130.com/collections/casual-tops/products/the-waffle

It is butt ugly, and the model displays the "DUH???" pose in 3 of the 4 pictures. Which offends this feminist.

Edited December 24, 2018 by LilJen

[Heathen]

Did anybody read the About section on the website? If I didn't already think Amy is a dumbass, I would now. 

[CalicoKitty]

It looks to me like the model is wearing oven mitts.

[ChiCricket]

23 hours ago, allonsyalice said:

So, it looks as if Joy got qhat Amy calls “The Waffle.” (42$) (sold out.) (these model poses are bad but its supposed to be oversized??)

https://shop3130.com/collections/casual-tops/products/the-waffle

Ok, I have no fashion sense but man, that is FUGLY.

Side note: 3130 always freaks me out when it pops up on these pics, because it's my house address. 🙃

[ginger90]

8 hours ago, Heathen said:

Did anybody read the About section on the website? If I didn't already think Amy is a dumbass, I would now. 

I did! Here it is:

 

About Us

Hi, my name is Amy King, I have appeared on different reality TV shows on TLC, Discovery, and WEtv, IHEART Radio’s Podcasts, the cover of People Magazine and dabbled in country music working with major labels in the industry. Even though I loved being a part of a large platform, something was missing from my life! I've always loved fashion and I'm so excited to share with you my dream! My mission for 3130 is to shine a light in Arkansas, our online presence and the world! If you ask us, every size is beautiful. You've already probably guessed it, 3130, It’s from a verse in the Bible.  “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30 “… Honesty. Service. Virtues are the essence of our character and when we keep the practice of virtues at the heart of everyday life, we live with purpose. My mission with 3130 is to show women their beauty shines from within. I have a feeling this is going to be an incredible journey thank you for all your love & support!

[allonsyalice]

7 hours ago, ChiCricket said:

Ok, I have no fashion sense but man, that is FUGLY.

Side note: 3130 always freaks me out when it pops up on these pics, because it's my house address. 🙃

Not only is it just ugly, what do you wear it with?? The knot in the frot means its a no go for tucking into jeans or skirts, and it looks frumpy (especially since its so huge!) if not. And how do you use your hands? Its not a garmet I’d look at and think ”awesome! Its perfect! Ill buy it!” (But then again im pretty specific about the way I dress 😬)

[Jynnan tonnix]

38 minutes ago, allonsyalice said:

Not only is it just ugly, what do you wear it with?? The knot in the frot means its a no go for tucking into jeans or skirts, and it looks frumpy (especially since its so huge!) if not. And how do you use your hands? Its not a garmet I’d look at and think ”awesome! Its perfect! Ill buy it!” (But then again im pretty specific about the way I dress 😬)

If I found it on sale for next to nothing I might buy it and just cut off the excess sleevery. It might be cute as a relaxed sort of tunic thing without them.

[MunichNark]

That is awful. Those sleeves will make anyone look fat.

I'll be generous, given the day that's in it and give her 3 months before she folds.

[GeeGolly]

1 hour ago, ginger90 said:

I did! Here it is:

 

About Us

Hi, my name is Amy King, I have appeared on different reality TV shows on TLC, Discovery, and WEtv, IHEART Radio’s Podcasts, the cover of People Magazine and dabbled in country music working with major labels in the industry. Even though I loved being a part of a large platform, something was missing from my life! I've always loved fashion and I'm so excited to share with you my dream! My mission for 3130 is to shine a light in Arkansas, our online presence and the world! If you ask us, every size is beautiful. You've already probably guessed it, 3130, It’s from a verse in the Bible.  “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30 “… Honesty. Service. Virtues are the essence of our character and when we keep the practice of virtues at the heart of everyday life, we live with purpose. My mission with 3130 is to show women their beauty shines from within. I have a feeling this is going to be an incredible journey thank you for all your love & support!

Shouting from the rooftops to use her 'fame' to sell clothes, because beauty is from within. Okee dokee.

[Barb23]

9 hours ago, CalicoKitty said:

It looks to me like the model is wearing oven mitts.

Ha ha, your post cracked me up.

[FizzyPuff]

3 hours ago, ginger90 said:

I did! Here it is:

 

About Us

Hi, my name is Amy King, I have appeared on different reality TV shows on TLC, Discovery, and WEtv, IHEART Radio’s Podcasts, the cover of People Magazine and dabbled in country music working with major labels in the industry. Even though I loved being a part of a large platform, something was missing from my life! I've always loved fashion and I'm so excited to share with you my dream! My mission for 3130 is to shine a light in Arkansas, our online presence and the world! If you ask us, every size is beautiful. You've already probably guessed it, 3130, It’s from a verse in the Bible.  “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30 “… Honesty. Service. Virtues are the essence of our character and when we keep the practice of virtues at the heart of everyday life, we live with purpose. My mission with 3130 is to show women their beauty shines from within. I have a feeling this is going to be an incredible journey thank you for all your love & support!

Hmm I wonder when fashion became Amy’s dream? 🤔

[graefin]

1 hour ago, Puffin said:

Hmm I wonder when fashion became Amy’s dream? 🤔

Probably just about when her country music "career" fizzled out 😉

[doodlebug]

1 minute ago, graefin said:

Probably just about when her country music "career" fizzled out 😉

And right after her 'dream' of working with troubled teens turned out to be no fun and poorly paid.  And she discovered she wasn't permitted to post pics or talk about them on social media.

[JoanArc]

5 minutes ago, doodlebug said:

And right after her 'dream' of working with troubled teens turned out to be no fun and poorly paid.  And she discovered she wasn't permitted to post pics or talk about them on social media.

It lasted as long as the typical 90 day probation period for jobs of that sort. Coincidence?

[sleepysuzy]

I think Joy looks better in the shirt than the model. At least she isn't hiding her hands or pulling down the bottom. It's not my taste, but it isn't terrible. I still don't get the appeal of sweaters with cut-outs, but they are still popular.

[cmr2014]

41 minutes ago, doodlebug said:

And right after her 'dream' of working with troubled teens turned out to be no fun and poorly paid.  And she discovered she wasn't permitted to post pics or talk about them on social media.

This is what I keep thinking about. It wasn't that long ago that she found her calling and was going to mentor "troubled teens," right? The current "dream" is so very different from the previous "dream" that you might almost think that none of these things was her actual "dream" and that she hadn't really thought any of this through.

[LilJen]

5 hours ago, ginger90 said:

My mission with 3130 is to show women their beauty shines from within. 

Um, yeah, it had better shine from within, since the clothes you are selling are butt-ugly!

[graefin]

1 hour ago, LilJen said:

Um, yeah, it had better shine from within, since the clothes you are selling are butt-ugly!

Maybe that's precisely her tactic? Sell hideous clothes so that folks buying and wearing them will have no choice but to focus on that inner beauty? 

Nah, she's a Duggar. It's not in her gene pool to be that clever.

[DangerousMinds]

At least she’s not emphasizing the Duggar name.

[lookeyloo]

And at least she is trying things.  Maybe one of them will take. 

[Normades]

So is that shredded fabric around the bottom of that shirt or are those feathers?  Either way, it makes it difficult to wash.  Such an ugly shirt. I can't believe she even sold five of them.

[MichaelaRae]

So does the model have to pee or does she have a really ouchie STI?

[crazycatlady58]

21 minutes ago, MichaelaRae said:

So does the model have to pee or does she have a really ouchie STI?

Well, to me she looks about 12 so I going for happy potty dance.