Popcorn for Momzzang Bod

For those who don't know what Momzzangs are, I'll break down what the word means:

"Mom" = Body (bod)

"Zzangs" = Best

Now, why popcorn?

3 cups of popped popcorn = a mere 93 calories

more antioxidants + fiber than fruits + veggies
delicious

100% whole grain

result: perfect snack food for weight loss

important note: choose low salt, butter, and oil

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Of course, popcorn alone can not instantly turn your body into a momzzang's.

After School's Kahi is one of the most well-known momzzangs and for her, pilates, yoga, biking, horseback riding, jogging, and other leisure workouts are what keep her in such good shape at the age of 32.

 (+)  "She also revealed that if she sat around and did nothing, she’d become frustrated, and so she always learned to do something."

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[[source: allkpop, abcnews]]

Tidbit: Ulzzang Lips

In the next few days/weeks, I'll be making posts on specific areas on becoming an ulzzang!

So, to start off:

The   L  I  P  S .

source: tumblr//original

What we want to achieve:

+ pink-red pout.

+ a bit of shimmer, not sparkle, concentrated on the middle bottom lip and middle top lip

+ matte on the areas without the gloss

+ soft kissable lips!

P  R  E  P :  

 Condition your lips using any of these methods, or any method you know (care to share?):

1. The Sugar-Sweet Lips Method.

Take a tsp or so of sugar and mix it into a some Vaseline. Dab it on your lips and let it sit for a minute. Gently rub your lips in a circular motion, then rinse off with water. Apply a moisturizer after or else your lips will be dry !! This is a good method if you're going on a date: your lips will still be slightly sweet ;)

2. The Toothbrush-Plumping Method.

Take a toothbrush and gently rub your lips: concentrate on the outer corners: it's not as sensitive as the middle. Use a moisturizer after. This gets the blood pumping to your lips so your lips will become naturally red and plumper!

The   S  T  E  P  S :

1. Did you exfoliate and moisturize yet? Good: next step!

2. Apply lip stain for a more natural look

3. Take a lip liner the same color or close to your lip stain

4. Line your lips and slightly go outside your natural lip line at the middle bottom lip and at the middle top lip

5 Blend.

6. Take a translucent powder and dab it on your lips to matte and set your lip color even more.

7. Take a red gloss and dab it, concentrating on the middle area of your lips. Especially the bottom middle lip.

8. Use a highlighter and add a bit on your cupids bow. Blend~

9. Done!

Now the guys won't stop thinking about those lips of yours ;)

P.S. I think when you see letters written in bold maroon, it's like a double emphasis haha. But definitely don't overlook the bold black letters!

Adios!

Tidbit: Japan + The Fake Collar Fashion

Quick Tidbit!

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The "Fake Collar" fashion started in Japan and has been flooding the search engines in Taiwan websites and blogs. Here's what I mean by a fake collar:

Just add this onto just about anything you wear, whether it be:

+ A rock band t-shirt

+ A dress

+ A tanktop (some people wear the collar with just bare skin on the background)

+ + +

It's usually worn as a girly Japanese style, but it can equally be worn on rock band tshirts to give the rocker-look a bit of a 'fashionista' approach (ah i hate that word fashionista but i'm short of word-choice)

Anyhow, this collar can be altered: add studs or mini spikes onto it if you'd like~

These actually aren't hard to make, but you can just buy one from Etsy or Ebay, or other places I know not of!

... Good Luck!

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Tidbit: Inner Upper Thigh Fat + Weird Tip

Quick tidbit!

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Quite possibly one of the most annoying problem areas of my body are my inner upper thighs. Everything I eat just rolls its way down to those areas.. However, no fear! Thanks to Maggie for this simple and fast tip!

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PREP Go and get any one of these items=

* A piece of paper

 * A book

* Post-its

* .. anything semi-light and has enough surface area

This is only good when you're sitting down, perhaps listening to a boring lecture or using the computer...

Scoot yourself to the edge of the chair so that your butt and only your butt is on the chair

Take your chosen item and place it between your knees and hold it.

It gets sore after awhile, but just keep holding it!

+ Drink lots of water to make it easier for your fat to break down and shrink !

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Tidbit S.Korea: Leopard Prints

A Tidbit Post 

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Another constant trend I have been noticing is the

Oversized   L e a p a r d   Print   C a r d i g a n

Oftentimes, they come in bright neon colors

It could either be the leopard prints as being the bright colors

Or

the cardigan itself

Neon pink, blue, yellow, green, orange, red... Anything!

Find one at Gmarket or Yesstyle.com

And of course, the simple cardigan that's just normal-colored

(I prefer the bright colors; animal prints were never my preference!)

Tidbits: Japan + USA + Europe: The Long Cardigan

Another quick tidbit~

The Long Cardigan

I was looking on Forever 21 for the new arrivals and this long cardigan has been the trend this winter

Further, I was flipping through Japanese magazines and this was also a common appearance on the pages!

I'm definitely going to get myself one!

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Tidbit: Chocolate or Goo Hara's Ant Waist for The Holidays?

First- On a side note, I'll be posting more of these "Tidbit" Posts because most of the time, I just can't write a long enough post that's satisfactory -.- This means more posts, instead of a post every two weeks lOl...! (This is a new Label, so check the right column for "Tidbits" to see similar posts !)

Now, onto this post...

The Holidays are nearing and conflicting voices in my head are making me queasy -.-

My Dilemma:

Chocolate (.. + tears and snot on new years) VS. Sexyhot body with towering self-confidence

Oh, it is a difficult call. But I have a plan.

GET SOME.

Marshmallow Hot Cocoa (~100 Calories)

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No darlings, put in a little over half the package of cocoa powder. This cuts down the calorie count to 40~45 calories (as opposed to 80 calories)

Q: But wouldn't it taste just like WATER?? ew. No. Because we're gonna add marshmallows and once the marshmallows melt and is stirred, the hot cocoa will taste thicker and seem sooo much sweeter than you think it actually tastes like. 

Add 5~10 small marshmallows or 2 big marshmallow(s) BEFORE pouring in hot water. This makes the marshmallows melt instantly and it looks and sounds cool watching the marshmallows sizzle and dissolve lOl..

Now stir with a stir stick, chopstick, some stick.I always fill the water to the top so the marshmallows are over the top, so careful not to spill... kids... haha

Shave a bit of cocoa powder on top

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top

And be happy that you only consumed about 100 calories from that fat cup of hot cocoa.

Have a Happy Holiday!

(Guess this isn't really a small post.. There will be shorter ones haha)