Can Stress Cause Weight Gain?
Here is something that almost everybody swears to be true. Perhaps T2 Dean might beg to differ, but a lot 
of people really say it’s true. And I, for one, will continue to believe it. Especially since my daily article from SparkPeople say so, too!
However, despite what others say that it is because of hormonal changes from the high stress that can make one gain weight, it turns out that that is not exactly true. While research does prove that high stress can make one gain weight, it is mainly because stress makes people stop their good eating habits and exercising that formerly helped them stay in shape.
What it is, actually, is the fact that when people get stressed, they find it hard to fall asleep. Lack of sleep in turn leads to low levels of leptin (hormone) which could cause an increased in appetite. And, tired people run to food so to have more energy. Ergo, weight gain.
And another thing affecting our overly shapely bodies is cortisol. More information here.
It makes my heart ache whenever I read stuff like this. It reminds me very well of my really unhealthy lifestyle! Yeah, well, it actually makes me think if Bill Gates, and other millionaires lived healthy lifestyles when they were still starting their empires. 
Yeah, I can dream.. and I can try.. Whatever.
At any rate, it all boils down to the fact that I do need to perform a great balancing act. It shouldn’t be too hard… should it?
For better life!!
RoboChix: A gift for lonely men(?)
Here’s a thought for you, men and women. A robotic girl for men who are feeling lonely. Hmm..
Before I proceed, “RoboChix” is just a name I call the robot, ok?
Actually, her name is “EMA” (Eternal Maiden Actualization) and she “puckers up” for the needs of humans as she enters what her designers say is the “love mode.” She is tall – 15 inches in height – and she kisses on command. Although she is not for sale yet, she will be in September for a good US$175. Now who says money can’t buy love?
This new breakthrough is aimed to break the usual stereotype that robots are machines that are strong, tough, and battle ready. The product is supposed to be sweet and interactive. And as what Sega Toys say, “She’s very lovable and though she’s not a human, she can act like a real girlfriend.”
I don’t know about you but I’ve got mixed feelings on this. The geek in me is saying, “suhweeeeet!! How’d they do that?! I wanna know how to make one of those!!” but the girl in me is saying, “THAT can replace ME?!”
So okay, seriously, poor lonely man.. But can kissing take care of the OTHER needs? What happens next? Does it go to second base? Third base? All the way? Down and dirty? Does it talk, hug, cuddle, or even yell? LoL.. I still can’t see how it will “act like a real girlfriend” as girlfriends do more than just kiss the blues away, right?
What can a 15 inch robotic girl do to alleviate the loneliness in a man? Wouldn’t the man somewhat treat it like the toy dog? Make it fetch stuff? Roll over? Shake ‘em busty assets? I don’t know about you but I think that is degrading to females. A submissive toy female… Are females getting replaced by uhmm.. machines. Rise of the Machines!!
I want to see one of these though. Are there any plans to make a male version of this? Nyahahaha.. Females get lonely, too, you know!!
Anyway, here’s what RoboChix looks like:
Photos from www.reuters.com
Beet Red: RockStar!
I had a funny encounter last night.
See I was upstairs in our mini-office (char!) slaving away post-dinner when the need to just let loose got to me. So, I plugged in our headset and turned on WinAmp. After a couple of tunes, I relaxed a bit and let the music get to more. You see, I have a tendency to move around when I listen to music, sometimes I can’t help but dance and sing a bit…hehehe I’m sure you do as well.
And THAT was exactly what was happening.. I got carried away, I sang a bit, but since it’s not exactly our home and all, and we’re situated next to the road, I kept my voice low.. or so I thought. 
Next thing I know, Dhirrac was calling my attention from outside the window (I’m at the second floor). Turns out, my beautiful voice could be heard downstairs, the next door neighbors, and from the street! Hehehe.. *oopsie!* *blush* *blush* *blush* and of course, any other passersby saw my *ehem* moves. Nyahahaha!! Drat!
I just couldn’t stop laughing from the event. Hehehe.. I’m like, “naturally reserved” at home.. so nobody actually sees me dance around and sing when I’m at home (never mind when I’m home at Bagacay coz I’m known for that… but Angatan is different. 
). Oh well..there goes my COOL side.
You know what’s more…? The song I was singing and sort-of dancing to..? Robbie Williams’ “Rock DJ”. LMAO!
“… I don’t wanna rock, DJ.. but you’re making me feel so nice..”
(now that I think of it…didn’t this video include a part where he strips off his skin, etc.? eeeeeeww…)
Oh My God My Stomach Hurts!!!!
Note: Not for the faint hearted. Please go turn your head if you are squeamish…
Ohhhkay.. so I’ve been vomiting for the last 36 hours or so..not hourly mind you. And some odd part of my stomach feels like it has not exactly spewed enough contents already. But hey.. I’m good.. No worries.
In fact, to prove that I am She-Ra: Princess of Power, I ate the food that was offered for us to eat. You see, today we had a feast to celebrate the prison break of Eugene (who’s power is Reigen [no, not ReiGun of Yu Yu Hakusho]). We had Humba, upside upsidedown cake, ice cream, tuyok manok, and around 6 liters of Pepsi. Ackk.. my stomach huuuuuuurts! Like.. it hurts!!
And I didn’t even eat THAT much!! I just ate a piece of meat, a piece of chicken, a slice of cake, and two spoonful of ice cream. But I guess that was even a lot to handle for my already upset stomach…
Never mind.. I’m praying that I will last today..
Pics to be posted later.
Ciao!
Finding the beauty of Digital Scrapbooking: Young Warthog
HaHaHaHa! Okay, so last night I was pretty much neck deep in things to do..but I still managed to squeeze in something.. Digital Scrapbooking? 
I was trying to be creative with my earlier post..so I dabbled in Digital Scrapbooking and I came up with what you so in the meme. Curiosity got the better of me..and I got away with downloading some other scrapbooking kits and made fun of myself..
… I call it… “Young Warthog”. Why? Simply because when I was making it, the song that kept playing in my head was the line in Hakuna Matata song of Lion King where Pumbaa sings of his past and sings out “…when I was a young WartHOG!!!” lalala.. if you’ve seen the movie, you’ll get my drift.
Anyway.. It’s just dabbling.. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be seeing more of it. Or maybe not.
Good morning everyone!
