Pauly Blahgs: VMA's / Richard Simmons / Disney

Hey Fruit Flies!

I know it feels like we have been M.I.A. but the truth is we have been CRAZY BUSY!

As I tweeted (follow us @FruitSaladShow), about half of our shows will now be dedicated to health, body image, weight loss and wellness. What are your thoughts on this? Any topic suggestions? I have been rehearsing like crazy for "Sweatin' to the Oldies 5" with Richard Simmons. Finally I am seeing weight come off. It has been a struggle the past year. We shoot in a couple weeks and I am really trying to be in ok shape for filming. I wont lie, I am not really doing it totally proper but I am not starving myself either. I also have no problem wearing Spanx if I have to. The director said he wants me to look like that athletic, "sporty" one in the program.....HAHAHAHAHA! Totes not me but I'll represent if it means helping people. I had a dream that Richard "passed the torch" to me and I got to help millions of people for the rest of my life. Richard is truly an icon and a wonderful person. I am lucky to know him and to be a part of this. If you are ever in Los Angeles, I totally recommend taking one of his aerobics classes! 12 bucks!

Marky ran the Disneyland Half Marathon again over Labor Day weekend. He finished in 2:10!!! His goal was 2:30 and I am so unbelievably proud of him. Marky inspires me just as much as Richard! I am always in awe of his consistency and discipline. He even shaved his head and kept a Mickey in the back. I put the pics on our Facebook page (Pauly Marky). He is a true athlete. I ended up being an athletic supporter (pun intended) by volunteering. I ran last year but didn't register in time for this one. I am doing an 8k on Sunday but that hardly compares. It was fun to see all of the runners and cheer them on. I had some very "Bring it On" moments. Congratulations Marky!

MTV has confirmed that Janet Jackson will be participating in opening the Video Music Awards on Sunday. The performance will be a tribute to Michael Jackson. Marky and I have decided not to try and find out any details or watch it on YouTube before the performance. We are gonna be old school and wait for it to come on like we used to do back when the VMA's were so great (hello 1990 with Madonna and Janet)! Secretly I am happy I get the East Coast feed. More news as this develops and possibly a very cool surprise on next weeks show for you guys!

Enjoy your day!

Pauly