Hello again, I SORT OF MADE IT, YAY?

So, yeah, first of all, schedule. No stream yesterday because I had stuff to do :< However, Monday and Tuesday should be good, and I'll try to plan for some specials, since all my commissions are completed at this point!

However, that brings me to my point. Streaming, I've learned, is really only efficient for doing commissions; I have a hard time keeping up with the chat now (regardless of how many people are there), I can't look at all the things people wanna show me, freebies are a nightmare to carry out... So from now on I might just stream when I do commissions, or day-long specials :\
I don't think I can do freebies anymore. I can't work fast enough to draw something for everyone, and someone always gets upset :c I know that there's plenty of people out there who don't have the money to buy commissions, and that's what the freebies were for. I wanted to try and give everyone a chance at getting some art. But now its just turning into a negative thing and I don't think I can do it anymore. I have a page or so of free doodles that still needs to be uploaded, and I think I might just submit those as is, even with a few empty spots.
I'm very sorry to those of you who didn't get any art, I just wanted to make people happy.

ANYWAYS, that said, I'm almost ready to open commissions again, but this time around there will be slots, so that I don't get all back logged again >.>


This week has been a bit of a fail health and fitness wise though. Had a couple good gym workouts this weekend (of which I'm still feeling in particular muscle groups) however, eating habits have been a bit wack, and did a 'bit' of binging this weekend. Been kind of lazy since Monday, but I suppose it happens to everyone, right? I'll be getting back on schedule probably after or during the weekend, with a bit of extra cardio training to cancel out any consequences this week may have brought forth. One thing that is important to know, is that there will be struggles when changing your lifestyle, schedule, or eating habits. But you can't quit because of one slip, just get back up on that horse and try allowing an indulgence or two to curb any future binges, "I don't wanna's" or just plain old miserable cravings.

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Now for an actual tip:
If you're trying to cut that weight, one of the main factors to your success is your metabolism. If you eat right, and still wonder why you have those love handles or that spare tire or just that bit of jiggle to your wiggle, it may be how you treat your metabolism. First things first, treat it like a fire. Start it off with some kindling wood, then feed it gradually, until the flame is bigger, then you'll be fine putting big chunks of wood on it. Have something light when you wake up to kick start your metabolism, and then constantly eat small meals and snacks throughout the day. This will keep your body burning the calories as they come and using the energy as best as it knows how. If you leave yourself empty for too long, like a fire, Your metabolism will burn through what you've consumed and the 'flame' will start to die out without more fuel. What you put in your body also helps too; dense or fibrous foods are harder to digest, and take more energy to do so than normal foods, aiding in actually burning calories while you consume them. See this article for a short list of metabolism-boosting foods, or do a little research of your own!

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And, I'm almost out of suggestions and requests for features, SO NOTE ME WITH SOME ARTISTS YOU'D LIKE TO SEE FEATURED, OR PROMOTE YOURSELF!

 deishido is open for commissions, and has a very attractive Asian style. See here for commission information, prices and slots!

 neex Has a clean, fantastic style that honestly reminds me a bit of fluke! See here for prices!




SO THAT'S IT. NOW NOTE ME IF YOU WANNA BE FEATURED, OR IF YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO BE FEATURED.
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