All of my life I’ve been a lousy sleeper. I’m talking since elementary school. I remember having trouble falling asleep and then getting up too early. Even as an adolescent, I could never sleep past 8:00 am (even if I stayed out until 4:00 am). The one thing that I have learned from all of this sleep deprivation is how much sleep makes a difference in one’s appearance. Nothing beats a good night sleep for glowing skin, the ability to have a great workout and appetite control. Yes!! I said appetite control. Sleep reduces the stress hormone called cortisol (which controls our appetite). Simply put, the less that we sleep the more hungry we feel. Lack of sleep also raises blood sugar and insulin levels which results in increased fat deposition around the abdomen (very attractive huh?). So anyway, aim to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night especially if you are trying to lose a few pounds.
Speaking of sleep deprivation, poor Paris Hilton. She had a rough time sleeping in prison. I actually felt bad for her. I’m thinking if it were me, since I have problems sleeping in my own bed, how would I sleep in prison? EEEK I better not commit any crimes. Seriously, I like Paris Hilton – there I said it. I always like the way that she promotes herself and I think that she’s funny. I also feel bad for her with that whole Attention-Deficit thing (which she is medicated for). O.K. I’m taking a survey PARIS HILTON YEA OR NAY???? AND WHY? The best explanation receives a $30 gift certificate to looselipsny.
While I’m on the topic of what we like and don’t like, I have to tell you one of my many pet peeves (and for those of you who know me, I have a bunch). Moles – plain and simple. I was at a party recently and I was introduced to this lovely woman who was very chatty and intelligent. So you ask, what did this woman have to say? The answer is – I don’t know. I was too busy staring and these moles on her face. All that I kept thinking to myself is, “why does she leave them there”? What is the purpose? She is busy redoing every little nook and cranny in her house so she is obviously detailed oriented. O.k. so with that she probably knows that the moles are there right? One of my friends stated that she has a mole on her face and she likes it. Yes I said, she likes it. She told me that she even puts makeup on it to darken it when she goes out at night. I threw up and then I told her to stop this insane behavior and go directly to the dermatologist to remove the mole. She told me that in “certain cultures” moles are “beautiful” and that I should look at Cindy Crawford. I told her that she lives on this planet and in this culture and that she does not look like Cindy Crawford!!! End of discussion!!! Until next time…
Robin
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