Wednesday, 1 July 2015
naija on the street: Elections are Over, Stop Playing Politics. Deputy ...
naija on the street: Elections are Over, Stop Playing Politics. Deputy ...: Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop playing politics after elections. Senator I...
Elections are Over, Stop Playing Politics. Deputy Senate President Tells APC
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop playing politics after elections.
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, CFR (The Nation)
Ekweremadu also challenged the ruling party to focus on formulating policies and programmes that would benefit the majority of Nigerians, irrespective of political affiliations.
» more Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu (TheCableNigeria)
The Deputy Senate President made the call on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, while hosting members of the Coalition of Election Observers, who visited his office in Abuja.
» more Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu (TheCableNigeria)
Ekweremadu said:
“We are about to form legislative agenda for the 8th Senate. This will include electoral reforms. As I said in the beginning, we have finished with politics, what is remaining now is governance and this country belongs to all of us and the constituents are not interested in whether you are APC or PDP.”
“What they want is good governance and we must unite as a people to give Nigeria good governance. The issue of bickering and differences does not have any place in the minds of our people. What they want is performance, what they want to see is good governance and we must unite.”
The APC has been unsettled by Ekweremadu’s emergence as Deputy Senate President with a party leader saying recently that his occupancy of the position would cause problems for President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Muhammadu Buhari (Nigeria Intel)
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, CFR (The Nation)
Ekweremadu also challenged the ruling party to focus on formulating policies and programmes that would benefit the majority of Nigerians, irrespective of political affiliations.
» more Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu (TheCableNigeria)
The Deputy Senate President made the call on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, while hosting members of the Coalition of Election Observers, who visited his office in Abuja.
» more Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu (TheCableNigeria)
Ekweremadu said:
“We are about to form legislative agenda for the 8th Senate. This will include electoral reforms. As I said in the beginning, we have finished with politics, what is remaining now is governance and this country belongs to all of us and the constituents are not interested in whether you are APC or PDP.”
“What they want is good governance and we must unite as a people to give Nigeria good governance. The issue of bickering and differences does not have any place in the minds of our people. What they want is performance, what they want to see is good governance and we must unite.”
The APC has been unsettled by Ekweremadu’s emergence as Deputy Senate President with a party leader saying recently that his occupancy of the position would cause problems for President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Muhammadu Buhari (Nigeria Intel)
naija on the street: This 9 things will tell a Lady that a Man is Inter...
naija on the street: This 9 things will tell a Lady that a Man is Inter...: How can you tell a man likes you? You don't know what's going on in his head but there are sure signs that will always help you know...
This 9 things will tell a Lady that a Man is Interested in her
How can you tell a man likes you? You don't know what's going on in his head but there are sure signs that will always help you know if he's truly interested in you.
Compiled by WW Life, here are 9 things that will help you know if he's trying to get your attention by flirting:
The closer the better!: The more often you notice the guy around you the better. This happening only when he is really into you. Indeed, why would someone who is indifferent to you want to see, hear you or simply be noticed by you? If you also find him attractive, let him know by flirting back, smiling or just saying a friendly “hi”.
Eye contact: This is something that you cannot rely on 100%. Nevertheless, pay attention to it. There is no need to avoid eye contact if you like the person. During a conversation this merely means that you are listening to the person and that you are fully focused on what he is saying. If you noticed that eye contact lasts longer, then the guy is likely to be genuinely interested in you. On the other hand, a short eye contact can be as expressive as a long one. It all depends on the person’s temperament and character. Some guys might like you a lot although their eye contact will be rather short.
Hands on hips: Do not ignore his posture. If his thumb is in the belt loop or he prefers to hold his hands on the hips, then he is certainly interested in you. This kind of posture tells a lot about the guy’s temperament and character. Such signs are typical of very self-confident people. Some ladies do not find it attractive at all, though, and interpret it rather impolite and sometimes even rude or offensive.
A flirting touch: It’s absolutely normal if you notice that from time to time he gently touches you. It means that he needs even more of your attention. Did you enjoy his touch? If yes, then, then continue communication. You can even touch him back. Make him feel wanted and show him that you are also attracted to him.
Raised eyebrows: Less courageous guys usually hide their eyes when they are around the girls they like. This is quite natural and even charming. But if his eyes open wide and his eyebrows raised, this can be interpreted in one way only: he is definitely into you. Watch for this sign during your conversation.
His warm-hearted and sincere smile: A smile is by all means a positive sign. Smile back at him and let him approach you. This will make your very first contact friendly and warm. Please do not be shy and come up to him first if you like him. Expressing your friendliness first is never impolite. A small talk about this and that to break the ice is also a good idea. Be yourself! Be simple, polite, and down-to-earth. This will help to release the tension between your potential boyfriend and you. Do people consider you a tough nut to crack? What we suggest is that you leave your ambitions and attitude for a while. Finally, always keep in mind that you will never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Head Tilts: Some girls might not even know about that, but head tilts tell a lot! The way he tilts his head can mean that he is all ears and wants to hear every word you say. That’s a good sign. If the guy does is not fully involved in the conversation, then he is probably not as impressed by you as you would like. Being a good listener is a rare quality, especially if we are talking about men. Enjoy being listened to by someone who likes you and appreciates you as a person who is interesting to talk and listen to.
Avoiding Eye Contact: Does the guy you are with avoid eye contact? No worries! He is hiding his eyes just because he is shy. It does not mean that he isn’t happy to see you. On the contrary, he adores you. This is what would happen to any one of us if we met someone we idealize, worship, and appreciate. Being around someone you have got a crush on isn’t easy. All you can do is to make him feel comfy. Be friendly and polite to him. That’s all.
Mirroring technique: Mirroring means repeating movements of the person you are with. They way they talk, walk, smile, etc. Have you noticed that he copies some certain actions you do? That’s fine. Be understanding and realize that he cannot control what is usually done unconsciously. Some of the most advanced dating sites suggest mirroring technique because they find it quite effective and helpful. It’s pleasant to have someone who is so much into you that they even copy you. It is said that copying is the ultimate form of flattery!
Compiled by WW Life, here are 9 things that will help you know if he's trying to get your attention by flirting:
The closer the better!: The more often you notice the guy around you the better. This happening only when he is really into you. Indeed, why would someone who is indifferent to you want to see, hear you or simply be noticed by you? If you also find him attractive, let him know by flirting back, smiling or just saying a friendly “hi”.
Eye contact: This is something that you cannot rely on 100%. Nevertheless, pay attention to it. There is no need to avoid eye contact if you like the person. During a conversation this merely means that you are listening to the person and that you are fully focused on what he is saying. If you noticed that eye contact lasts longer, then the guy is likely to be genuinely interested in you. On the other hand, a short eye contact can be as expressive as a long one. It all depends on the person’s temperament and character. Some guys might like you a lot although their eye contact will be rather short.
Hands on hips: Do not ignore his posture. If his thumb is in the belt loop or he prefers to hold his hands on the hips, then he is certainly interested in you. This kind of posture tells a lot about the guy’s temperament and character. Such signs are typical of very self-confident people. Some ladies do not find it attractive at all, though, and interpret it rather impolite and sometimes even rude or offensive.
A flirting touch: It’s absolutely normal if you notice that from time to time he gently touches you. It means that he needs even more of your attention. Did you enjoy his touch? If yes, then, then continue communication. You can even touch him back. Make him feel wanted and show him that you are also attracted to him.
Raised eyebrows: Less courageous guys usually hide their eyes when they are around the girls they like. This is quite natural and even charming. But if his eyes open wide and his eyebrows raised, this can be interpreted in one way only: he is definitely into you. Watch for this sign during your conversation.
His warm-hearted and sincere smile: A smile is by all means a positive sign. Smile back at him and let him approach you. This will make your very first contact friendly and warm. Please do not be shy and come up to him first if you like him. Expressing your friendliness first is never impolite. A small talk about this and that to break the ice is also a good idea. Be yourself! Be simple, polite, and down-to-earth. This will help to release the tension between your potential boyfriend and you. Do people consider you a tough nut to crack? What we suggest is that you leave your ambitions and attitude for a while. Finally, always keep in mind that you will never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Head Tilts: Some girls might not even know about that, but head tilts tell a lot! The way he tilts his head can mean that he is all ears and wants to hear every word you say. That’s a good sign. If the guy does is not fully involved in the conversation, then he is probably not as impressed by you as you would like. Being a good listener is a rare quality, especially if we are talking about men. Enjoy being listened to by someone who likes you and appreciates you as a person who is interesting to talk and listen to.
Avoiding Eye Contact: Does the guy you are with avoid eye contact? No worries! He is hiding his eyes just because he is shy. It does not mean that he isn’t happy to see you. On the contrary, he adores you. This is what would happen to any one of us if we met someone we idealize, worship, and appreciate. Being around someone you have got a crush on isn’t easy. All you can do is to make him feel comfy. Be friendly and polite to him. That’s all.
Mirroring technique: Mirroring means repeating movements of the person you are with. They way they talk, walk, smile, etc. Have you noticed that he copies some certain actions you do? That’s fine. Be understanding and realize that he cannot control what is usually done unconsciously. Some of the most advanced dating sites suggest mirroring technique because they find it quite effective and helpful. It’s pleasant to have someone who is so much into you that they even copy you. It is said that copying is the ultimate form of flattery!
naija on the street:
How can you tell a man likes you? You don't know what's going on in his head but there are sure signs that will always help you know if he's truly interested in you.
Compiled by WW Life, here are 9 things that will help you know if he's trying to get your attention by flirting:
The closer the better!: The more often you notice the guy around you the better. This happening only when he is really into you. Indeed, why would someone who is indifferent to you want to see, hear you or simply be noticed by you? If you also find him attractive, let him know by flirting back, smiling or just saying a friendly “hi”.
Eye contact: This is something that you cannot rely on 100%. Nevertheless, pay attention to it. There is no need to avoid eye contact if you like the person. During a conversation this merely means that you are listening to the person and that you are fully focused on what he is saying. If you noticed that eye contact lasts longer, then the guy is likely to be genuinely interested in you. On the other hand, a short eye contact can be as expressive as a long one. It all depends on the person’s temperament and character. Some guys might like you a lot although their eye contact will be rather short.
Hands on hips: Do not ignore his posture. If his thumb is in the belt loop or he prefers to hold his hands on the hips, then he is certainly interested in you. This kind of posture tells a lot about the guy’s temperament and character. Such signs are typical of very self-confident people. Some ladies do not find it attractive at all, though, and interpret it rather impolite and sometimes even rude or offensive.
A flirting touch: It’s absolutely normal if you notice that from time to time he gently touches you. It means that he needs even more of your attention. Did you enjoy his touch? If yes, then, then continue communication. You can even touch him back. Make him feel wanted and show him that you are also attracted to him.
Raised eyebrows: Less courageous guys usually hide their eyes when they are around the girls they like. This is quite natural and even charming. But if his eyes open wide and his eyebrows raised, this can be interpreted in one way only: he is definitely into you. Watch for this sign during your conversation.
His warm-hearted and sincere smile: A smile is by all means a positive sign. Smile back at him and let him approach you. This will make your very first contact friendly and warm. Please do not be shy and come up to him first if you like him. Expressing your friendliness first is never impolite. A small talk about this and that to break the ice is also a good idea. Be yourself! Be simple, polite, and down-to-earth. This will help to release the tension between your potential boyfriend and you. Do people consider you a tough nut to crack? What we suggest is that you leave your ambitions and attitude for a while. Finally, always keep in mind that you will never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Head Tilts: Some girls might not even know about that, but head tilts tell a lot! The way he tilts his head can mean that he is all ears and wants to hear every word you say. That’s a good sign. If the guy does is not fully involved in the conversation, then he is probably not as impressed by you as you would like. Being a good listener is a rare quality, especially if we are talking about men. Enjoy being listened to by someone who likes you and appreciates you as a person who is interesting to talk and listen to.
Avoiding Eye Contact: Does the guy you are with avoid eye contact? No worries! He is hiding his eyes just because he is shy. It does not mean that he isn’t happy to see you. On the contrary, he adores you. This is what would happen to any one of us if we met someone we idealize, worship, and appreciate. Being around someone you have got a crush on isn’t easy. All you can do is to make him feel comfy. Be friendly and polite to him. That’s all.
Mirroring technique: Mirroring means repeating movements of the person you are with. They way they talk, walk, smile, etc. Have you noticed that he copies some certain actions you do? That’s fine. Be understanding and realize that he cannot control what is usually done unconsciously. Some of the most advanced dating sites suggest mirroring technique because they find it quite effective and helpful. It’s pleasant to have someone who is so much into you that they even copy you. It is said that copying is the ultimate form of flattery!
Compiled by WW Life, here are 9 things that will help you know if he's trying to get your attention by flirting:
The closer the better!: The more often you notice the guy around you the better. This happening only when he is really into you. Indeed, why would someone who is indifferent to you want to see, hear you or simply be noticed by you? If you also find him attractive, let him know by flirting back, smiling or just saying a friendly “hi”.
Eye contact: This is something that you cannot rely on 100%. Nevertheless, pay attention to it. There is no need to avoid eye contact if you like the person. During a conversation this merely means that you are listening to the person and that you are fully focused on what he is saying. If you noticed that eye contact lasts longer, then the guy is likely to be genuinely interested in you. On the other hand, a short eye contact can be as expressive as a long one. It all depends on the person’s temperament and character. Some guys might like you a lot although their eye contact will be rather short.
Hands on hips: Do not ignore his posture. If his thumb is in the belt loop or he prefers to hold his hands on the hips, then he is certainly interested in you. This kind of posture tells a lot about the guy’s temperament and character. Such signs are typical of very self-confident people. Some ladies do not find it attractive at all, though, and interpret it rather impolite and sometimes even rude or offensive.
A flirting touch: It’s absolutely normal if you notice that from time to time he gently touches you. It means that he needs even more of your attention. Did you enjoy his touch? If yes, then, then continue communication. You can even touch him back. Make him feel wanted and show him that you are also attracted to him.
Raised eyebrows: Less courageous guys usually hide their eyes when they are around the girls they like. This is quite natural and even charming. But if his eyes open wide and his eyebrows raised, this can be interpreted in one way only: he is definitely into you. Watch for this sign during your conversation.
His warm-hearted and sincere smile: A smile is by all means a positive sign. Smile back at him and let him approach you. This will make your very first contact friendly and warm. Please do not be shy and come up to him first if you like him. Expressing your friendliness first is never impolite. A small talk about this and that to break the ice is also a good idea. Be yourself! Be simple, polite, and down-to-earth. This will help to release the tension between your potential boyfriend and you. Do people consider you a tough nut to crack? What we suggest is that you leave your ambitions and attitude for a while. Finally, always keep in mind that you will never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Head Tilts: Some girls might not even know about that, but head tilts tell a lot! The way he tilts his head can mean that he is all ears and wants to hear every word you say. That’s a good sign. If the guy does is not fully involved in the conversation, then he is probably not as impressed by you as you would like. Being a good listener is a rare quality, especially if we are talking about men. Enjoy being listened to by someone who likes you and appreciates you as a person who is interesting to talk and listen to.
Avoiding Eye Contact: Does the guy you are with avoid eye contact? No worries! He is hiding his eyes just because he is shy. It does not mean that he isn’t happy to see you. On the contrary, he adores you. This is what would happen to any one of us if we met someone we idealize, worship, and appreciate. Being around someone you have got a crush on isn’t easy. All you can do is to make him feel comfy. Be friendly and polite to him. That’s all.
Mirroring technique: Mirroring means repeating movements of the person you are with. They way they talk, walk, smile, etc. Have you noticed that he copies some certain actions you do? That’s fine. Be understanding and realize that he cannot control what is usually done unconsciously. Some of the most advanced dating sites suggest mirroring technique because they find it quite effective and helpful. It’s pleasant to have someone who is so much into you that they even copy you. It is said that copying is the ultimate form of flattery!
See how to get over your heart break
Oftentimes, we hear people saying they can't get over the pain of splitting with their partners but you can always help them by referring them to this article which talks about ways you can use self therapy to get over heartbreak.
TripHobo for YourTango lists a few ways you can get over you heartbreak by self-therapy:
Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together: Elizabeth Taylor rightly quipped about a break up,’ Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together’.
Break-ups are hard: Especially if you are the one being dumped! There are many ways to handle a breakup; some hilarious, others disturbing and very few that are practical. So instead of making a bonfire of your ex’s belongings, pack up your own and head on the trip of your lifetime! It might not be the first thing that comes to the mind but it is a great way to ‘detach’ and ‘detox’ from the past. #Relationships are challenging. With ungrateful compromises and uncomfortable silences, relationships sometimes grow into dull, vapid routines that require so much mental and emotional work. Being single after a long, tedious and unpleasant relationship could be quite liberating if we can just go past the whining and the false notion of dependence. Travelling will open your mind. Some might call it running away but sometimes it’s better to escape a situation that is not in your control and protect yourself from further emotional deterioration. #Travelling after a breakup serves more than one purpose:
Switch off unpleasant memories: You can switch off and shut off the unpleasant memories that haunt you when you visit the same places and do the same things that you used to as a couple.
If you are relaxed, other side is jealous: It could be a good way to seek the much-needed revenge from your ex! Imagine your ex’s frustration when he/she finds out that you are off on a relaxing holiday whereas he/she is stuck in the same office and the same routine!
Meet new people: Travelling is a great way to meet new people. Who knows, the next Mr./Ms. Right might be waiting for you on a boat in Vietnam! Even if you don’t meet your next #lover, you will surely go back with new #friends.
A great escape from questions: Have you noticed the expression on everybody’s face after a breakup? It is a combination of sympathy and wicked satisfaction mingled with ‘How’re you holding up’ and ‘I knew he/she wasn’t right for you’. Won’t it be great to escape that!?
Find yourself: Travelling will help you find yourself. It’s easy to lose individuality in a relationship, you are always trying to be someone else for the sake of your lover. But when you are travelling, there will no one to judge you or boss you around!
Travelling is like a much needed breath: Travelling helps to reflect on yourself. How many of us give time to ourselves? As David Brown rightly put it,’ what is this life if full of care, there is not time to stand and stare’. Travelling is like a much needed breath of air after the stifling life in the city. Travelling will give you a chance to think about what you want from life, what went wrong and how you need to move on
Get busy with strangers: When you push yourself in a new place with strangers around, your mind has no time to think about the past and moan over the spilt milk. Most of your mind space would go into surviving and organizing. A great way to divert your mind!
Go hiking: Go on a #yacht, rent a tent or go hiking. A new experience will clear your weary mind and lighten your shoulders of the #emotional burden. A lot of people would prefer travelling with friends which is a great option to unwind and have some fun along with having the comfort of a shoulder to cry on. Travelling alone would do wonders. It would force you to face yourself, know yourself and reconnect with your individual #goals and #dreams. Travelling broadens horizons. When you come back from your trip, you will have shifted focus from obsessing over that one incident to a broader range of possibilities that your life awaits. Even though travelling is no panacea, it helps to de-clutter your mind and look at the world as this big, huge place where small things like #breakups are mere hiccups that are fluid and transitional in #nature. Like someone once truly said,’ You can’t start a new chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one’. It’s better to move on than to pick up the broken pieces.
See reasons why you need to give up this habits
Everyone has bad habits from overdoing it on the booze to watching fantastically mindless, trashy TV. But although some things might seem like a hard habit to break, there are often really good health reasons why we should stop. So with that in mind, here’s our top 8 worst habits that really need to go.
Smoking
This is one of the classic New Year resolutions that so many people make and yet so many fail to break. Research has consistently highlighted just why smoking is bad for you. Cancer, heart disease and long-term respiratory problems are just some of the health risks associated with the habit. It kills over 100,000 in the UK annually and over 400,000 in the USA. And it’s anti-social. So go on. Say no to nicotine.
Binge-drinking
When you wake up with a hangover, it’s a fairly common reaction to ponder the point of over-indulging on the alcohol front. But as well as adding pounds we don’t need in areas we don’t need them, too much alcohol can lead to a stroke, cardiac arrest, liver problems and heart issues. Indeed a recent study at University College London found that almost half of adults in the UK are binge drinkers. Time to hit the wagon huh?
Too much caffeine
Nothing beats that first cup of tea or coffee in the morning to beat the bleary eyes, but could you live without it? Although we might think of the USA as the coffee capital of the world, Europeans consume more caffeine than anyone, with the UK 15th in the world charts. Too much caffeine accelerates the heart rate and leads to insomnia, headaches and irritability. That said it can have a beneficial effect on fat-burning and exercise, so why not think about limiting your intake instead.
Junk food
Practically everyone has had the munchies after a night out and succumbed to a kebab or a burger and chips. The trouble is, that kind of food is full of empty calories. That means your body can’t effectively convert junk food into anything other than fat. So eat before you go out and salmon makes for the perfect pre-party evening meal. Not only is it an amazing source of protein, but it also contains all sorts of other benefits such as omega-3 fatty acids, which improve cardiovascular health and reduce inflammation throughout the body. Protein also lessens the effects of alcohol, as it takes a long time for your body to digest and minimises alcohol absorption.
Fizzy drinks/soda
Yes they taste good but no, they aren’t good for you. Apart from their teeth-rotting potential, fizzy drinks are packed with sugar, calories and caffeine. There are 139 calories in a can of Coca Cola, which is 14% of a woman’s recommended daily allowance. So yes, have one as an occasional treat, but come on, have a healthy fruit smoothie instead and radiate vitality and a Hollywood smile.
Too much technology
Research has shown recently that children’s thumbs are actually getting bigger because of the amount of time they spend texting and on tablets/android technology. We all do it, check our phones and tablets and play pointless computer games when we could be outdoors getting some fresh air. So ditch the technology. Angry Birds can wait. A gorgeous sunset can’t.
Vegging out in front of the TV
According to a Belgian study, people can consume up to 71% more food when they watch TV. When you do the maths that means that if you watch more than 19 hours of TV a week (and it adds up very quickly), you suddenly have a whopping 97% chance of being overweight. As if that wasn’t bad enough, TV isn’t great for engaging the brain either. Why? Because researchers at Case Western Reserve University discovered that for every hour beyond 80 minutes you watch, your risk of developing Alzheimer’s increases by 30%. Wow. Time to read a book and do something active in the evenings.
Late night eating
Eating late at night is a sure fire way to pile on the pounds. US researchers have discovered that our internal organs have a body clock, which means they are more effective at certain times of the day than others. So, if you eat late at night, when the liver and intestines are not at their peak intensity, you could be asking for trouble and a bigger waistline
these habits will mess with your hormones
The seemingly innocent habits that throw your body for a loop
By Esther Crain, Women's Health
Admit it: any time you feel off or out of whack and have no idea why, you probably chalk it up to hormones, right? The crazy thing is, you're probably right. These chemical messengers buzzing around inside you pretty much rule your entire system, influencing your appetite, weight, sex drive, cycle, and more. But hormonal weirdness isn't just a random occurrence over which you have no control. Certain behaviors can cause them to surge or sink--and do a number on your body in the process. Check out these nine habits that can screw them up and alter your mental and physical health.
Your Candy Bar Addiction
Eating foods with too much added sugar is directly linked to weight gain--and excess pounds can lead your body to become resistant to insulin, the hormone that moves sugar into your bloodstream so your cells can get the energy they need, says Holly Phillips, M.D., a women's health specialist in New York City and medical correspondent for CBS News. The result: a precursor to diabetes called metabolic syndrome or even full-blown type 2 diabetes.
Stressing Out Late at Night
Normally, levels of the stress hormone cortisol drop at nighttime, which helps you wind down and sleep. But becoming anxious or tense in the p.m. means your cortisol levels keep surging, so you're too wired to catch Zzz's, says Phillips.
Regular Bouts of Insomnia
It's a vicious cycle: Lack of sleep raises cortisol levels, and cortisol cranks up your blood sugar…which then plunges, making you stressed and craving junk food, says Phillips. Start scoring more snooze time, and your cortisol levels will even out.
Or Just One Night of Sleep Deprivation
When you sleep, levels of a hunger-related hormone called leptin surge, signaling to your body that you don't need to eat. Toss and turn all night, and your body won't produce the right amount of leptin--so you'll feel extra hungry the next day and be more prone to weight gain.
Late-Afternoon Starbucks Runs
Cortisol is the culprit again here: Caffeine signals to your body to boost production of cortisol, which can make you feel anxious and definitely not in a sleep-well mindset. Limit yourself to no more than two regular-size cups of joe a day, preferably before 3 or 4 p.m.
Your Spotty Attendance at the Gym
Without regular exercise, your body won't produce and release the optimal amount of endorphins, says Phillips. You know endorphins: They're the feel-good chemicals in the brain that make you feel positive and alert. They also keep your immune system functioning well and increase levels of sex hormones so you score a libido lift. The more you move (cardio, Pilates, hiking, any kind of activity), the more endorphins your body will produce.
Crash Diets
A plunge in body-fat levels due to either a super low-calorie weight-loss regimen or intense exercise sessions lowers estrogen levels, halting your cycle until your body fat returns to a healthy level, says Phillips. Scary stuff.
Skimping on Cardio
You know how a heart-pumping workout can make you temporarily forget about where to go for dinner? It has to do with the way aerobic exercise prompts a drop in levels of a hormone called ghrelin, which suppresses appetite, studies show.
Easing PMS With a Sweet Treat
Besides leaving you wired, sugar also does a number on brain chemicals that are already thrown for a loop during your PMS week. If your premenstrual symptoms leave you cranky and moody, sugar will just make you feel like more of a basket case, says Phillips
these habits will mess with your hormones
The seemingly innocent habits that throw your body for a loop
By Esther Crain, Women's Health
Admit it: any time you feel off or out of whack and have no idea why, you probably chalk it up to hormones, right? The crazy thing is, you're probably right. These chemical messengers buzzing around inside you pretty much rule your entire system, influencing your appetite, weight, sex drive, cycle, and more. But hormonal weirdness isn't just a random occurrence over which you have no control. Certain behaviors can cause them to surge or sink--and do a number on your body in the process. Check out these nine habits that can screw them up and alter your mental and physical health.
Your Candy Bar Addiction
Eating foods with too much added sugar is directly linked to weight gain--and excess pounds can lead your body to become resistant to insulin, the hormone that moves sugar into your bloodstream so your cells can get the energy they need, says Holly Phillips, M.D., a women's health specialist in New York City and medical correspondent for CBS News. The result: a precursor to diabetes called metabolic syndrome or even full-blown type 2 diabetes.
Stressing Out Late at Night
Normally, levels of the stress hormone cortisol drop at nighttime, which helps you wind down and sleep. But becoming anxious or tense in the p.m. means your cortisol levels keep surging, so you're too wired to catch Zzz's, says Phillips.
Regular Bouts of Insomnia
It's a vicious cycle: Lack of sleep raises cortisol levels, and cortisol cranks up your blood sugar…which then plunges, making you stressed and craving junk food, says Phillips. Start scoring more snooze time, and your cortisol levels will even out.
Or Just One Night of Sleep Deprivation
When you sleep, levels of a hunger-related hormone called leptin surge, signaling to your body that you don't need to eat. Toss and turn all night, and your body won't produce the right amount of leptin--so you'll feel extra hungry the next day and be more prone to weight gain.
Late-Afternoon Starbucks Runs
Cortisol is the culprit again here: Caffeine signals to your body to boost production of cortisol, which can make you feel anxious and definitely not in a sleep-well mindset. Limit yourself to no more than two regular-size cups of joe a day, preferably before 3 or 4 p.m.
Your Spotty Attendance at the Gym
Without regular exercise, your body won't produce and release the optimal amount of endorphins, says Phillips. You know endorphins: They're the feel-good chemicals in the brain that make you feel positive and alert. They also keep your immune system functioning well and increase levels of sex hormones so you score a libido lift. The more you move (cardio, Pilates, hiking, any kind of activity), the more endorphins your body will produce.
Crash Diets
A plunge in body-fat levels due to either a super low-calorie weight-loss regimen or intense exercise sessions lowers estrogen levels, halting your cycle until your body fat returns to a healthy level, says Phillips. Scary stuff.
Skimping on Cardio
You know how a heart-pumping workout can make you temporarily forget about where to go for dinner? It has to do with the way aerobic exercise prompts a drop in levels of a hormone called ghrelin, which suppresses appetite, studies show.
Easing PMS With a Sweet Treat
Besides leaving you wired, sugar also does a number on brain chemicals that are already thrown for a loop during your PMS week. If your premenstrual symptoms leave you cranky and moody, sugar will just make you feel like more of a basket case, says Phillips
The seemingly innocent habits that throw your body for a loop
By Esther Crain, Women's Health
Admit it: any time you feel off or out of whack and have no idea why, you probably chalk it up to hormones, right? The crazy thing is, you're probably right. These chemical messengers buzzing around inside you pretty much rule your entire system, influencing your appetite, weight, sex drive, cycle, and more. But hormonal weirdness isn't just a random occurrence over which you have no control. Certain behaviors can cause them to surge or sink--and do a number on your body in the process. Check out these nine habits that can screw them up and alter your mental and physical health.
Your Candy Bar Addiction
Eating foods with too much added sugar is directly linked to weight gain--and excess pounds can lead your body to become resistant to insulin, the hormone that moves sugar into your bloodstream so your cells can get the energy they need, says Holly Phillips, M.D., a women's health specialist in New York City and medical correspondent for CBS News. The result: a precursor to diabetes called metabolic syndrome or even full-blown type 2 diabetes.
Stressing Out Late at Night
Normally, levels of the stress hormone cortisol drop at nighttime, which helps you wind down and sleep. But becoming anxious or tense in the p.m. means your cortisol levels keep surging, so you're too wired to catch Zzz's, says Phillips.
Regular Bouts of Insomnia
It's a vicious cycle: Lack of sleep raises cortisol levels, and cortisol cranks up your blood sugar…which then plunges, making you stressed and craving junk food, says Phillips. Start scoring more snooze time, and your cortisol levels will even out.
Or Just One Night of Sleep Deprivation
When you sleep, levels of a hunger-related hormone called leptin surge, signaling to your body that you don't need to eat. Toss and turn all night, and your body won't produce the right amount of leptin--so you'll feel extra hungry the next day and be more prone to weight gain.
Late-Afternoon Starbucks Runs
Cortisol is the culprit again here: Caffeine signals to your body to boost production of cortisol, which can make you feel anxious and definitely not in a sleep-well mindset. Limit yourself to no more than two regular-size cups of joe a day, preferably before 3 or 4 p.m.
Your Spotty Attendance at the Gym
Without regular exercise, your body won't produce and release the optimal amount of endorphins, says Phillips. You know endorphins: They're the feel-good chemicals in the brain that make you feel positive and alert. They also keep your immune system functioning well and increase levels of sex hormones so you score a libido lift. The more you move (cardio, Pilates, hiking, any kind of activity), the more endorphins your body will produce.
Crash Diets
A plunge in body-fat levels due to either a super low-calorie weight-loss regimen or intense exercise sessions lowers estrogen levels, halting your cycle until your body fat returns to a healthy level, says Phillips. Scary stuff.
Skimping on Cardio
You know how a heart-pumping workout can make you temporarily forget about where to go for dinner? It has to do with the way aerobic exercise prompts a drop in levels of a hormone called ghrelin, which suppresses appetite, studies show.
Easing PMS With a Sweet Treat
Besides leaving you wired, sugar also does a number on brain chemicals that are already thrown for a loop during your PMS week. If your premenstrual symptoms leave you cranky and moody, sugar will just make you feel like more of a basket case, says Phillips
The seemingly innocent habits that throw your body for a loop
By Esther Crain, Women's Health
Admit it: any time you feel off or out of whack and have no idea why, you probably chalk it up to hormones, right? The crazy thing is, you're probably right. These chemical messengers buzzing around inside you pretty much rule your entire system, influencing your appetite, weight, sex drive, cycle, and more. But hormonal weirdness isn't just a random occurrence over which you have no control. Certain behaviors can cause them to surge or sink--and do a number on your body in the process. Check out these nine habits that can screw them up and alter your mental and physical health.
Your Candy Bar Addiction
Eating foods with too much added sugar is directly linked to weight gain--and excess pounds can lead your body to become resistant to insulin, the hormone that moves sugar into your bloodstream so your cells can get the energy they need, says Holly Phillips, M.D., a women's health specialist in New York City and medical correspondent for CBS News. The result: a precursor to diabetes called metabolic syndrome or even full-blown type 2 diabetes.
Stressing Out Late at Night
Normally, levels of the stress hormone cortisol drop at nighttime, which helps you wind down and sleep. But becoming anxious or tense in the p.m. means your cortisol levels keep surging, so you're too wired to catch Zzz's, says Phillips.
Regular Bouts of Insomnia
It's a vicious cycle: Lack of sleep raises cortisol levels, and cortisol cranks up your blood sugar…which then plunges, making you stressed and craving junk food, says Phillips. Start scoring more snooze time, and your cortisol levels will even out.
Or Just One Night of Sleep Deprivation
When you sleep, levels of a hunger-related hormone called leptin surge, signaling to your body that you don't need to eat. Toss and turn all night, and your body won't produce the right amount of leptin--so you'll feel extra hungry the next day and be more prone to weight gain.
Late-Afternoon Starbucks Runs
Cortisol is the culprit again here: Caffeine signals to your body to boost production of cortisol, which can make you feel anxious and definitely not in a sleep-well mindset. Limit yourself to no more than two regular-size cups of joe a day, preferably before 3 or 4 p.m.
Your Spotty Attendance at the Gym
Without regular exercise, your body won't produce and release the optimal amount of endorphins, says Phillips. You know endorphins: They're the feel-good chemicals in the brain that make you feel positive and alert. They also keep your immune system functioning well and increase levels of sex hormones so you score a libido lift. The more you move (cardio, Pilates, hiking, any kind of activity), the more endorphins your body will produce.
Crash Diets
A plunge in body-fat levels due to either a super low-calorie weight-loss regimen or intense exercise sessions lowers estrogen levels, halting your cycle until your body fat returns to a healthy level, says Phillips. Scary stuff.
Skimping on Cardio
You know how a heart-pumping workout can make you temporarily forget about where to go for dinner? It has to do with the way aerobic exercise prompts a drop in levels of a hormone called ghrelin, which suppresses appetite, studies show.
Easing PMS With a Sweet Treat
Besides leaving you wired, sugar also does a number on brain chemicals that are already thrown for a loop during your PMS week. If your premenstrual symptoms leave you cranky and moody, sugar will just make you feel like more of a basket case, says Phillips
The seemingly innocent habits that throw your body for a loop
By Esther Crain, Women's Health
Admit it: any time you feel off or out of whack and have no idea why, you probably chalk it up to hormones, right? The crazy thing is, you're probably right. These chemical messengers buzzing around inside you pretty much rule your entire system, influencing your appetite, weight, sex drive, cycle, and more. But hormonal weirdness isn't just a random occurrence over which you have no control. Certain behaviors can cause them to surge or sink--and do a number on your body in the process. Check out these nine habits that can screw them up and alter your mental and physical health.
Your Candy Bar Addiction
Eating foods with too much added sugar is directly linked to weight gain--and excess pounds can lead your body to become resistant to insulin, the hormone that moves sugar into your bloodstream so your cells can get the energy they need, says Holly Phillips, M.D., a women's health specialist in New York City and medical correspondent for CBS News. The result: a precursor to diabetes called metabolic syndrome or even full-blown type 2 diabetes.
Stressing Out Late at Night
Normally, levels of the stress hormone cortisol drop at nighttime, which helps you wind down and sleep. But becoming anxious or tense in the p.m. means your cortisol levels keep surging, so you're too wired to catch Zzz's, says Phillips.
Regular Bouts of Insomnia
It's a vicious cycle: Lack of sleep raises cortisol levels, and cortisol cranks up your blood sugar…which then plunges, making you stressed and craving junk food, says Phillips. Start scoring more snooze time, and your cortisol levels will even out.
Or Just One Night of Sleep Deprivation
When you sleep, levels of a hunger-related hormone called leptin surge, signaling to your body that you don't need to eat. Toss and turn all night, and your body won't produce the right amount of leptin--so you'll feel extra hungry the next day and be more prone to weight gain.
Late-Afternoon Starbucks Runs
Cortisol is the culprit again here: Caffeine signals to your body to boost production of cortisol, which can make you feel anxious and definitely not in a sleep-well mindset. Limit yourself to no more than two regular-size cups of joe a day, preferably before 3 or 4 p.m.
Your Spotty Attendance at the Gym
Without regular exercise, your body won't produce and release the optimal amount of endorphins, says Phillips. You know endorphins: They're the feel-good chemicals in the brain that make you feel positive and alert. They also keep your immune system functioning well and increase levels of sex hormones so you score a libido lift. The more you move (cardio, Pilates, hiking, any kind of activity), the more endorphins your body will produce.
Crash Diets
A plunge in body-fat levels due to either a super low-calorie weight-loss regimen or intense exercise sessions lowers estrogen levels, halting your cycle until your body fat returns to a healthy level, says Phillips. Scary stuff.
Skimping on Cardio
You know how a heart-pumping workout can make you temporarily forget about where to go for dinner? It has to do with the way aerobic exercise prompts a drop in levels of a hormone called ghrelin, which suppresses appetite, studies show.
Easing PMS With a Sweet Treat
Besides leaving you wired, sugar also does a number on brain chemicals that are already thrown for a loop during your PMS week. If your premenstrual symptoms leave you cranky and moody, sugar will just make you feel like more of a basket case, says Phillips
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