You Deserve a Video Break

by Sydney Blanchard

Hey, you. Yeah, you there. We just want you to know, we see you. We know you've worked hard all year. You've put in the hours, you've sent all the emails, and you've attended to most of your responsibilities.

Despite long grocery store lines and children crying in restaurants, you've managed to stay on Santa's naughty list.

And for that, we salute you.

Here, check out these videos. You deserve a little break. Let's be real, you're running on empty from now until the end of the year anyway.

Free Booze Friday

In which Jay gets puppets drunk and they all argue about booze

Louisiana Culinary Trails

In which important food people talk about delicious Louisiana cuisine

Food Network Star Finale

In which Jay gets a little emotional at the Food Network Star finale party

I'm Not Trying to be an Underwear Model

In which Jay tries to get fit

Raising Cane's Store #94 Grand Opening

In which a young Jay hangs out with Todd Graves and former Mayor-President Kip Holden

Burgasm: "I'm Not Trying to be an Underwear Model" Teaser

I'm very excited.  For anybody who hasn't seen me recently or just hasn't noticed, I've actually lost over 20 pounds since December.  Most of that was lost during the three months of actively filming for this documentary project, but I've at least kept it off since then.  And I'll keep trying to lose more as well.  "I'm Not Trying to be an Underwear Model" is a documentary web series about a South Louisiana food writer, radio host, chef, etc. (me) trying to be healthier while eating and drinking for a living.  Along with filmmaker Tommy Talley of TommysTV, our goal is to show a realistic approach to a healthier lifestyle.  This series isn't about trying to be an underwear model or the biggest loser.  It is about living a life full of bite and booze in one of the best places on earth to do it, but also realizing that you have to be at least a little health conscious along the way!  Please enjoy the teaser that we put together below.  Episode 1 will be coming along sometime soon!

Jay flips a tire during a workout with Shane Rosario

In case any of you were wondering, it is possible to order the "Repeat Offender" aka "Burgasm" at Curbside. Just track them down, and enjoy!

Huge thanks goes out to everyone who made this possible along the way.  If I left you out, please remind me!

Tommy Talley, TommysTV

Shane Rosario, Certified Crossfit and Russian Kettle Bell Instructor

Josh Carley, 40:31 Productions

Matt Callac and Erick Martin, ElbowRoom

Mike Russo, Building Studios

Max Fitness, Highland Road at Kenilworth

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Rani Whitfield, Tha Hip Hop Doc

Varsity Sports

Aaron Hogan, Eye Wander Photo

Plus many other friends, families, and others who will be recognized along the way!

Stay tuned for Episode 1!!