5 Crazy Advantages of Being Slim

Okay, okay. If you’ve been reading this blog for quite some time, you’ll know that I’m sort of a fitness buff (aside from my being a gamer). I always encourage my friends to workout and take out that excess weight. More often than not, they’ll ask “why?”. Even though I mention a lot of health risks for not staying slim and fit, they usually just say “OK” then the topic gets changed to something else. I tried mentioning the advantages of being slim and fit as well and I also get the same response. Now here’s something I just thought about that probably worked a few times. Don’t take these seriously, by the way.

You won’t be scared of someone telling you you’re fat - This one’s obvious. Of course by staying slim, nobody would call you “fatty” or something related to that. Not only would it avoid embarrassing stuff during conversations, you also won’t get picked on during your class reunion or any other social gathering. That, and they won’t mind you if you’ve been eating a lot. And by that we come to…

You’ll be the most dangerous person in a buffet - Why? Simple. They would easily think your eating habits would be like that of a model - you eat less than the average person. And because of that, they wouldn’t notice you’ve been going back and forth to the table and eating your heart out. Sneaky.

People would rarely ask you to donate blood - What kind of person would ask someone who’s borderline thin to donate blood in a blood bank? They’ll be thinking, “Oh God, if this person collapses, I’ll be the one at fault”. So yes, this is one advantage you’d likely consider when you’ve had experience of being cornered into donating blood.

You won’t be hated in a public utility vehicle - Or a car pool. Since you are slim, you’ll be taking up less space than the fat guy beside you. So instead of being the one who’s glared upon, you’ll be doing the staring. I’ve had a lot of experiences with this during my stay in the Philippines. There’s something they call a jeepney that’s for public use. Usually, those vehicles will be in line and waiting to get filled before moving out. So imagine if the vehicle is for 10 people per row and two fat guys occupy one row. People get seriously pissed from those (they still count the big ones as one person).

Your luggage would be easier to carry - Your clothes would have less weight than if you were, say, a hundred pounds more. That, or you’ll be able to fit more clothes into one bag than if you weighed more. Thinking of being a stowaway? You’ll fit into a compartment more easily if you’re thin, obviously. Just kidding.

So what other crazy advantages can you think of? Who knows? It might convince your friends to shed those extra pounds.

Knowing the Difference Between Real and Fake Breasts

I bet if you’re like me who can’t seem to avoid looking at women’s chests (especially at the beach) then most likely you can already tell the difference whether they are real or not. However, for those lacking practice there are things you can look out for to figure it out. True, it can be hard and we do make mistakes sometimes, though more often than not you’ll be correct in your assumption. If not, well, what’s the big deal anyway?

Here are some signs to get you started.

Size - Oh come on, it’s really rare for women to have breasts the size of watermelons. Women’s proportions aren’t overblown like in games so you’ll easily know if someone has fake ones just by looking at the size. If it’s way too big, then most probably it’s fake.

Shape - Fake breasts, unlike natural ones, usually have a nice round shape like there were melons fitted inside them. It’s not always the case, however, though it is a good indication that they are fake. Also, if the woman is lying down, then the breasts should flatten if they’re natural and would hold its shape if they’re fake. Similarly, if the woman is bending down, natural breasts would follow the laws of physics while fake ones won’t.

Movement - I’m not really sure how to put this into words but natural breasts have that bouncy feel unlike fake ones that seem to stay in place. When a woman moves, take notice of how her breasts move along with her body - especially when running. If it stays in place or doesn’t move much, most likely they’re fake. If she’s wearing a bra (like the padded ones) though, it won’t be that easy to tell.

Position - I think you should already know how natural breasts look. One way to tell if they’re fake or not is to check the positions of the breasts itself and the nipples. If they’re too far apart then most likely they’re fake. If they’re too close, then it’s most likely fake as well. You should also take notice of the height. If without a bra and the breasts seem to still be uplifted and really firm, most likely they’re fake. Like what I mentioned earlier, natural breasts follow gravity. For nipples, if the position of a nipple doesn’t seem to be the same compared to the other then it’s possible that it’s fake.

Overall look - Natural breasts should look fresh unlike some fake ones that look like they’re about burst when you prick them with a needle. Yes, like balloons. A lot of pornstars seem to have them for some reason and I don’t think it’s pretty to look at, seriously.

Anyway, practice makes perfect. So after looking at countless chests and trying to figure out if they’re real or not, sooner or later you’ll be able to easily tell the difference. Not like it matters much. But hey, if you can’t stand fake ones then you can avoid them if you can tell. Still breasts are just that, breasts. I don’t think it’s a big deal whether they’re real or not.

5 Weird Things People Have Tried Just To Lose Weight

Losing weight can be an obsession. I’ve never been in the situation before but when I aimed for that perfect beach body, I guess the feeling can be quite similar. Although like in body building, people can become quite desperate to see results - going as far as taking extra sets and repetitions in exercise that are too much for the body to handle (causing exhaustion or injury), or worse, taking drugs like steroids. Similarly, when losing weight, a lot of people can get pretty desperate and try some things that are unheard of or going to the extremes (like not eating - which is bad, really). Anyway, here some of the weird ways people have tried just to lose those few extra pounds.

Not eating…at all - Okay, I’ve known somebody who did this before. My buddies and I tried to get her to listen but she kept insisting that she needs to lose weight. I don’t think she had anorexia nervosa, though, since she really wants to eat but her outstanding willpower (I wish she used it in a different way) allowed her to go by with only a salad, a slice of bread, or a bowl of soup. That’s all. For the whole day! Alright, technically she did eat, but I still wouldn’t consider that as “eating anything”. What happened? Well she must have woken up one day, looked at herself and found out how not eating means not getting any nutrition that allows our body to function properly. She must have seen how hideous she was and went back to her routine of eating a lot. She gained a lot of weight afterwards but it eventually settled to her form back when she started.

Using gadgets or garments that wraps tightly around the body - Yeah, corsets were worn before to show off an “hourglass” shaped body (or Coca Cola bottle-shaped body if you prefer that). Similarly, the modern ones these days would be those slimming bands which people use when exercising. I haven’t tried those or know someone who does, though. So do they work?

Sweating a lot - There’s this product called the Vinyl Sauna Suit that retained body heat, thus making the person wearing it sweat a lot more when doing physical activities. I don’t really agree with the concept since it will bring an even greater problem - dehydration. Even if you do manage to avoid getting dehydrated (by drinking lots and lots of water?), imagine how you’d smell after wearing that thing. No, I don’t want to think about it…seriously.

Getting one of those weight loss gadgets advertised on TV - These include those crazy stuff like the hula chair or that vibrating power plate. Come on, seriously? Do you think that the models who were promoting those products use those same products to get that kind of body? I don’t think so. Neither should you. The only concept I liked was the Entertrainer simply because I found it humorous. You’re basically forced to workout if you want to get a decent viewing experience. Take that couch-potatos!

Using your mind - The wackiest I found was from this blog post. Basically, it was some form of mental conditioning to make you think you want to eat less. Surely, not everybody can do this. And I’m not sure whether the people who have managed to accomplish the task would suddenly turn anorexic. Hopefully not.