Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Here what Livestrong says about the chemical causes of Kanye West’s dad bod: “Physiologically, the stress hormone cortisol has been shown to increase appetite and appetite for junk food, which will increase the likelihood of accumulating belly fat,” says Dr. Ariane Machin, psychologist and co-founder of the Conscious Coaching Collective, when asked about the effects of stress on men’s health (but not West’s situation in particular). This occurs because the increased levels of cortisol cause higher insulin levels, and that reduces blood sugar and induces the craving of sugary, fatty foods.” Binge eating in particular — or eating copious amounts of food in short periods of time — is also a potential effect of stress. Out of the estimated 10 million Americans who binge eat, 40 percent are men, reports Psychology Today . Becoming more sedentary is another stress-coping mechanism, such as turning to “numbing” activities like television or the computer even if there’s no productive work being done. Dr. Machin notes that a recent survey done by the American Psychological Association found that 40 percent of the respondents said they dealt with stress by eating, while 42 percent said they watch television for more than two hours a day to de-stress. The challenge, Dr. Machin explains, is that negative coping habits like overeating or becoming more sedentary often lead to feelings of guilt and shame. “This contributes to an on-going cycle that can continue unless it is interrupted through awareness or positive coping methods,” she says. While we don’t know the reason for Kanye West’s weight gain, many high-profile people are opening up about mental health issues and helping remove the stigma around the topic.
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Here what Livestrong says about the chemical causes of Kanye West’s dad bod: “Physiologically, the stress hormone cortisol has been shown to increase appetite and appetite for junk food, which will increase the likelihood of accumulating belly fat,” says Dr. Ariane Machin, psychologist and co-founder of the Conscious Coaching Collective, when asked about the effects of stress on men’s health (but not West’s situation in particular). This occurs because the increased levels of cortisol cause higher insulin levels, and that reduces blood sugar and induces the craving of sugary, fatty foods.” Binge eating in particular — or eating copious amounts of food in short periods of time — is also a potential effect of stress. Out of the estimated 10 million Americans who binge eat, 40 percent are men, reports Psychology Today . Becoming more sedentary is another stress-coping mechanism, such as turning to “numbing” activities like television or the computer even if there’s no productive work being done. Dr. Machin notes that a recent survey done by the American Psychological Association found that 40 percent of the respondents said they dealt with stress by eating, while 42 percent said they watch television for more than two hours a day to de-stress. The challenge, Dr. Machin explains, is that negative coping habits like overeating or becoming more sedentary often lead to feelings of guilt and shame. “This contributes to an on-going cycle that can continue unless it is interrupted through awareness or positive coping methods,” she says. While we don’t know the reason for Kanye West’s weight gain, many high-profile people are opening up about mental health issues and helping remove the stigma around the topic.
Source: Xilla Valentine / No Kable Productions With everything going on in the world it’s a good idea to plan a break. Whether it’s a break from school, work, the family or Donald Trump a weekend getaway could be exactly what the doctor ordered. No matter where you live most places in the country have a beautiful gem a couple of hours away that will make you feel like you’re in another country, while still being able to get back home in the blink of an eye. A quick google search could do you wonders. Source: Xilla Valentine / No Kable Productions That’s what I did to close out the summer, I heading upstate New York in a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport for a weekend road trip to the mountains. A straight shot on the highway I got to bust that bad boy open really testing out the kick of the car. 0-60 in about 3 seconds the Corvette really has power and when you add in the Apple CarPlay feature it makes navigation very easy. We were heading to farmland so I knew I had to get the most out of my ride from the start, but the car handled just as great on the winding roads of New York. My first stop was the Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary where I walked along some trails and got my taste of nature. Birds, flowers and fresh air was well-deserved reset from the busy city. Source: Xilla Valentine / No Kable Productions Next, I decided to take a tour of the Millbrook Vineyard and Winery a beautiful piece of land. I got to see how the grapes were grown, and the wine was made. I arrived right before the yearly harvest so it was an amazing experience I bought 3 bottles 2 to cook with and one to drink later that night. Source: Xilla Valentine / No Kable Productions After the tour of the vineyard and a long drive and equally long hike, I needed a rest before dinner. I logged on to Zagat and found an amazing place called Ship To Shore I ordered a crab cake and a pan-seared red snapper that was to die for. Source: Xilla Valentine / No Kable Productions Once the morning came I hopped back into the Corvette, dropped the top and headed back home. The ride home was even better, knowing that gas mileage on the Corvette was good enough to same my pockets some extra cash. Source: Xilla Valentine / No Kable Productions If you’re interested in planning your own weekend road trip here are a few tips for you try out. Use google maps to search your surrounding area to discover interesting places near you. AirBnB experience feature on their app highlights a bunch of awesome things to do around town. Check out travel sites like Thrillist , TimeOut, and Zagat for great restaurants, attractions, and events in your state. Ask a friend about things they’ve done in the past when they needed a weekend getaway.
Over the past two weeks, there’s been a good deal of speculation about Ben Affleck’s sobriety . To bring you up to speed, Affleck checked into rehab back in March to seek treatment for an alcohol addiction he’d been battling on and off for over a decade. Over the summer, however, Ben appeared to relapse and was spotted drinking with girlfriend Lindsay Shookus on multiple occasions. Now, sources say Affleck is in outpatient therapy for further treatment, and is once again intent on staying sober. Shookus is a producer for Saturday Night Live, and sources close to the couple tell People magazine that Ben was on hand at 30 Rockefeller Center to support Lindsay over the weekend. Witnesses note, however, that the Oscar winner was not on hand for the weekly after-party, likely as a result of his efforts to abstain from drinking. So our congratulations go out to Ben for two reasons today: Not only does he appear to be recommitted to his own sobriety, he also his position of power to condemn the repugnant actions of disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein. As you’ve no doubt heard, Weinstein stands accused of sexually assaulting numerous women over the course of the past thirty years. Weinstein was instrumental in the production and distribution of Good Will Hunting , the film that made household names of Affleck and friend Matt Damon. But despite his longstanding ties to Weinstein, Affleck castigated the disgraced 64-year-old in a scathing social media post: “I am saddened and angry that a man who I worked with used his position of power to intimidate, sexually harass and manipulate many women over decades,” Affleck wrote. “The additional allegations of assault that I read this morning made me sick. This is completely unacceptable, and I find myself asking what I can do to make sure this doesn’t happen to others,” the actor continued. It’s been rumored that Affleck’s statement was a response to a tweet from one of Weinstein’s alleged victims, actress Rose McGowan, who urged Ben and his brother Casey to speak out against their friend and former mentor. We may never know for certain if McGowan played a role in convincing Ben to speak out, but the important thing is that Affleck took a stand against Weinstein’s vile behavior. It’s been a rough year for Ben, what with a high-profile divorce, public struggle with addiction, and rumors of career difficulties. But he certainly seems focused on ending 2017 on a high note, and for that, we applaud him. View Slideshow: 25 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab
Suns out, buns out! Kourtney Kardashian's such a peach. At least, she has one. And she let that spectacular butt out to play at the beach. In the video below, you'll see her sport an itty bitty bikini while she shows Scott Disick what he can never have again! In this video, which Kourtney elected to share because she loves her followers almost as much as she loves strutting her stuff on the beach for the world to see, Kourtney makes a delighted dash for the water. Her bikini is so miniscule that it does effectively nothing to obscure her legendary Kardashian booty. If anything, her bikini bottoms lovingly frame her cheeks for added emphasis. The fact that she's running, well … it adds to the effect. The camera moves a little as Kourtney runs, but keep in mind that recording a video on your phone is different from recording on a camcorder back in the day was — people tend to hold out their phones further. And everybody moves a little when they walk or run, so the person recording Kourtney was unintentionally wiggling back and forth. It happens. it doesn't diminish how great this magnificent MILF looks as she charges into the ocean water. The question is — is this just for the benefit of Kourtney's fans? It's almost impossible to see this and not think of Kourtney Kardashian's infamous ex, Scott Disick. All summer, Scott's epic bender has been impossible to ignore. Scott Disick might have freaked out about Kourtney dating earlier this year, but he pretty much spent the entire summer buried in a bottle or a 19-year-old model. And no, we don't just mean Bella Thorne — though she seemed the most willing to increase her visibility by being associated with him. She kept coming back for second helpings of Scott's … publicity . (We wonder how Bella Thorne's possible new girlfriend thinks of how Bella spent the summer — but she probably understands how the PR game works) Kris Jenner said to Kourtney that Kourtney always wants what she can't have. Kourtney shot that down at the time, but now? And now, of course, Scott Disick is dating Sofia Richie . Very publicly. Like, they might even be a serious, committed relationship — unlike the other 19-year-old hotties whom Scott has left in his wake. (We'll see) Kourtney is apparently fine with Scott dating Sofia , because it's a sign that Scott is moving on. (Or maybe because Sofia is a stabilizing influence, though that shouldn't be a girlfriend's job — least of all the job of a teenager) But even though Kourtney might say that she's fine with it, we're reminded of what Kris Jenner says. Especially when we watch this video. Kourtney has to know that Scott isn't over her, and that he'll see that video. If Kourtney always wants what she can't have, will Scott — with his new girlfriend and his newfound stability — suddenly become irresistible to her again? Is that why she's flaunting what she's got? But there's a simpler explanation. Kourtney loves the beach. She even went to the beach when she visited Egypt, which is not what most people think of doing when they're visiting the site that contains the remains of one of the greatest civilizations that the world has ever seen. Kourtney is also not shy about showing off her savory peach. Maybe she's doing it just for herself and, for a brief moment, Scott Disick was the furthest thing from her mind. It's a short video, after all:
Kailyn Lowry has a lot on her plate these days. Over the summer, she became a mother of three, as well as a college grad. In addition to her role on Teen Mom 2 , Kail currently has several projects in the works, including a new TV show and a collaboration with former husband Javi Marroquin , in which both exes will pen a book offering their account of their highly-publicized divorce. But even the busiest among us need companionship, and it seems that Kail’s many work and family obligations haven’t prevented her from finding love. Or at least that’s the conclusion some fans have reached based on some of Kailyn’s latest social media activity. Yesterday, Kailyn exchanged tweets with a ‘”friend” named Dionisio Cephas. Based on their conversation, many fans now believe Kail and Dionisio are more than just friends. “What are the chances I’ll actually see @ttcu1 today?” Kail tweeted. “Stop acting like I don’t live next door,” Cephas responded. “Long distance relationship with the guy next door #catfish,” Lowry joked. It was then that a fan interjected with some trash talk that Kail actually appreciated. “Watch out bro, she’s in heat,” the fan joked, to which Kailyn replied, “That was actually funny.” Hey, no one’s ever accused Kailyn of not having a sense of humor about herself. The news that she may be in a new relationship has come as a surprise to many fans, as it was recently rumored that Kailyn was back together with Chris Lopez , the father of her third child. Now, it looks as though that ship has definitively sailed. So who is Dionisio? Well, based on his Twitter, it seems Cephas (possibly not his real name) is a Delaware resident and hip hop producer. As for the speculation that he might be Kailyn’s next baby daddy? Well, Dionisio says that won’t be happening anytime soon. “I’m not having kids until I’m married people,” he recently tweeted. Watch Teen Mom 2 online for more of Kailyn’s hustle and heart. View Slideshow: 13 Craziest Kailyn Lowry Rumors: Fact vs. Fiction
If nothing else, the selection of Arie Luyendyk Jr. to play the leading man on The Bachelor shows that anyone can be in that role. Seriously, anyone. But who will fill Rachel Lindsay's shoes in the fourteenth season of The Bachelorette tentatively set for May? Obviously, we don't expect to know right away. And there's always a chance that viable contenders, or even one consensus choice, will emerge from Arie's season of The Bachelor . That doesn't mean that we can't consider the possibilities, though, because Bachelor Nation has some very strong candidates already. After all, if Arie was still on producers' radar FIVE YEARS after he finished second on Emily Maynard's season, you just never know. Some of these women are already beloved by Bachelor Nation. Others are … we don't want to say reviled , but not quite as beloved. So let's look at who it might be! And hope that we're not disqualifying all of these ladies just by mentioning their names! 1. Kristina Schulman This girl won a lot of sympathy on Bachelor in Paradise during her love triangle with Dean Unglert. While his reputation sunk, her star has never been brighter. Should she become the Bachelorette? 2. Danielle Lombard Being treated and wooed as the most beautiful woman to ever walk the earth on Bachelor in Paradise certainly wouldn’t hurt Danielle Lombard’s chances for the top job. The guys in Paradise weren’t wrong. Just saying. 3. Amanda Stanton Single mom and franchise mainstay Amanda dismissed the idea of becoming the Bachelorette, but … that could be a deliberate deflection. She’s gorgeous, she’s charming, she’s a devoted parent, and she’d be great in that role. 4. Vanessa Grimaldi You might be thinking that they’d never cast Vanessa, because she and Nick only JUST broke up. Well, Arie Luyendyk Jr. had a girlfriend until just a couple of days before he was announced as the Bachelor. The real question is, since Rachel Lindsay was just the Bachelorette, would they have two leading ladies back-to-back who hate each other? 5. Corinne Olympios Hear us out on this one. The scandal on Bachelor in Paradise this summer wasn’t her fault or DeMario’s. She’s still entertaining and seeing her be the Bachelorette would be the stuff of dreams. She has a heart of gold and a platimun vagine — literally what more could you ask for? Plus, there’s a chance that she’s already in talks for it. 6. Andi Dorfman “But she was already The Bachelorette!” Yes. But, especially given that it resulted in a tumultuous relationship with Josh Murray, doesn’t she deserve another bite at the apple? View Slideshow
Kailyn Lowry is proud of the mom she’s become, and says critics’ obsession with the fact that her kids each have a different dad is unfortunate. The Teen Mom 2 cast member loves her life, her accomplishments, and her kids of course, and any attempt to detract from that is unfounded. Kailyn’s oldest son, Isaac Elliot Rivera, 7, was born to Lowry and her then-boyfriend, Jo Rivera, in her 16 & Pregnant days of 2010. Then came Lincoln Marshall Marroquin, 3, with her then-husband Javi Marroquin, whom she married in 2013 and divorced last year. Finally, Kail’s newest child, who still has yet to be named beyond “Baby Lo,” was born this summer, from her relationship with Chris Lopez. Their relationship status is hard to pin down . Lowry says that this is unconventional, to be sure, but “it’s hard because it’s not celebrated when there are three people, three baby dads.” “People have a hard time understanding it. Yeah, I’m bad at relationships, but I don’t think that makes me any less of a mother.” Lowry tells Hollywood Life that all she can do is be her best as a mom every day, and, quite frankly, everything else is noise . And f–k that noise. “It’s weird because nobody [among] my immediate friends and family, that’s not the first thing they think of. ‘Oh, three baby dads,'” she says. “That’s more of a public thing, I feel like. It’s one more thing they can criticize me for. Overall, I take care of my kids.” “I get along with Chris, I get along with Jo … I try my best to get along with Javi. That’s the best that I can do!” It’s true that Kailyn gets so much hate relative to anything she’s actually done wrong – if you can even say failed romances are “wrong.” Having three fathers for her three kids might not be ideal in some ways, and she’s made mistakes in how she’s handled some things. Still, who hasn’t made mistakes, and by and large, her family seems to be thriving in its unique way … so why give Kail a hard time? Kailyn does admit that three dads in the picture means a lot of new dynamics to balance and the challenge of everyone getting along. Which they are! For the most part. “Javi and Jo get along. Chris and Jo get along, so… it makes it a lot easier for me when everyone’s getting along,” Kailyn said. “My relationship with all three of them I would say with Javi is more of a rollercoaster. I get along with Chris, I get along with Jo.” “That’s how it works right now.” Javi and Kailyn are both strong personalities who have butted heads often, sometimes borderline angrily. But both love their son. In the end, we have faith that will carry the day. As for baby dad number three, Kailyn is still figuring out “what works” for her and Chris Lopez, and that shifts like the wind blows. The two of them just welcomed Baby Lo a few weeks prior, and as we said above, their romantic status is ever-changing and vague. “We don’t live together right now,” Kailyn said. “It’s hard to find a balance when he’s working and going to school, and I’m working and doing my thing with the other two boys.” “It’s a little bit different of a dynamic than the other two, but we’re trying to figure out what works for us,” Lowry told the website. Kail also shared that she is “done” with children … though she did say that when she divorced Javi, and look what happened. “I’m done with baby daddies, I’m done with kids … I would like to have a girl, but I’m not going to go out of my way to try and have a girl.” “I’m good with the three right now!” “I wish I could say that I got better at relationships. That’s clear that’s not a thing for me. I’m learning how to co-parent the best I can.” View Slideshow: Teen Mom & Teen Mom 2: The Complete Babies and Children Guide! “Being on TV,” she says, “gives me the opportunity to look back and see what I’ve done wrong and change it for the future.” We wish her and all three of the guys – who we hope continue to be good fathers and partners to Kailyn – only the best.
According to Wikipedia, “Raël separated from wife Lisa Sunagawa {profiled in the prior post} in 1992”—though no cause was given and their clandestine marriage hadn’t even been acknowledged. … read more
