Archive for March, 2006

Snack Attack

WonderWoman’s away message: class, lunch, class, library, class, gym, chapter meeting …

You’re a busy girl.

Being on-the-go most of the day gives you little time to sit still and feed yourself a real meal. And by the time dinner rolls around, you could eat your arm. Forget your inhibitions (calories, shmalories), you need food now!

So you eat dinner. You’re not satisfied … and the nightly munching begins, continuing as you watch TV with the roomies or while you study for an exam. You go to bed full, feeling guilty and wondering: “What’s with the late-night snacking?”

The answer: You’re skimping on breakfast and lunch.

The fix: Eat more substantial meals during the day to prevent the late night calorie-fests!

“When people eat late at night, they wake up full,” says Diana Vermilion, R.D., director of nutrition services at New Mexico Sports and Wellness. “They skip breakfast, which starts the cycle of not eating properly throughout the day.” By depriving yourself all day, you’re setting yourself up for disaster at night.

Break the cycle by eating something as soon as you wake up because breakfast really is “the most important meal of the day.” Also, make time for a substantial lunch. By shifting your major calorie-intake to the morning hours (when your metabolism is faster), your nighttime cravings are less likely to pull you off the diet wagon.

For more tips visit www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com.


Girl Power & the Past

Abusive Naomi

Don’t piss off Naomi Campbell! The 35 year-old supermodel was arrested yesterday for allegedly throwing a cell phone at her ex-housekeeper. (This isn’t the first time Miss Campbell has gotten physical with her “help.”) The victim was hospitalized with a laceration to the head.

www.chron.com

Feminine Politics

Let’s go ladies! Democratic women are running major campaigns in nearly half of the two dozen most competitive House races where their party hopes to pick up enough Republican seats to regain control of the House. Democratic strategists expect that voters’ hunger for change will create perfect conditions for the lady candidates.

www.uaprogressiveaction.com

9/11 Callers

After much debate, the names of 911 callers, hours of Sept. 11 tapes and transcripts were released today. The partial recordings only include the voices of the 911 operators and the faint echoes of men and women in the towers. Not one caller was advised to get out of the building.

www.nytimes.com


Ask Ryan…

How can I instruct my guy while he is “down there” without hurting his feelings?

&#8217 Unsatisfied, U. of Miami

When you say “my guy,” you’re talking about someone you’re dating and feel comfortable with, right? If you’re okay with having his head between your legs, you should be fine with giving him a tongue tutorial. But be careful. You never want to damage a guy’s ego when he’s below the belt. Every guy wants to believe he’s an oral master, though probably clueless that your sounds and heavy breathing are merely Oscar performances.

Start with a compliment, saying how you like it when he does this, but you’ll like it even better if he did this. It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it. Be sensual with your words, not demanding. This is a time when talking dirty can be beneficial and educational. Tell him what you want.

I’m dating a guy who keeps having serious, future talks with me. I love the guy, but I just don’t want to think about all that now. How do I avoid the heavy subjects (for now) without hurting my guy?

&#8217 Anonymous, New Jersey

If he’s pushing these talks on you, have a talk. Be careful with your words: He’s obviously passionate about your relationship, so ensure him that you’re not going anywhere and that you do love him. Tell him exactly where you stand. The longer you ignore or dismiss his talks, the more he’ll want these serious conversations. He just wants you to let him know where he stands; even guys need to feel appreciated. Then again, if you love him, but still feel that talking about the future is unsettling, you may need to rethink your own feelings. Relationships never last when the couple is on different levels.

Have a guy question, need relationship advice or wanna bitch about your man? Submit your thoughts to Ryan at ryan@collegecandy.com. He’ll provide you with words of wisdom in the next candy!


Jealousy and Rejection

It must be hard enough for Sophia Bush to still make-out with ex-husband Chad Michael Murray on the set of One Tree Hill, but now Ms. Bush has to watch Chad lock lips with 18-year-old extra Kenzie Dalton, who plays a cheerleader on the show. Chad and Kenzie have been dating for a while but kept their relationship hush, hush ’til Miss Dalton was of age. And you thought the drama on One Tree Hill was fictional!

Wilmer might have a few less friends today. Tuesday morning Wilmer Valderrama dished to Howard Stern about his sex-life. Let’s just say that some (most of) young Hollywood might not have wanted Wilmer to kiss and tell. The names Lindsay, Mandy, Ashlee and Jennifer Love were all brought up on the show.

Nick Lachey, evidently, told friends he thought Kristin Cavelerri was too young. She’s since gotten back together with her ex, Brody Jenner.

We’ve all been in this situation: You’re online to get into a hip club, you make eye contact with the bouncer, about to hand over your ID, when suddenly YOU &#8217 ARE &#8217 REJECTED! Such was the scenario for our favorite “underage” gardener, Jesse Metcalfe. The hottie of Wisteria Lane was told that Teddy’s and Tropicana were filled to capacity as Kirsten Dunst scurried past the velvet rope. Aw, Jess. We’ve all been there, just not twice in one night!


Calling All Glam Girls-on-the-Go!

In today’s busy world, who has time for the mirror? We sure don’t. From studying for finals, to scoring a summer job and spring shopping, to girls-nights-out and sexy dates, there’s no time for beauty sleep, let alone a beauty routine.

Unless you’re an A-list celeb, you don’t have a make-up artist at your side. You need perfectly portable makeup that will fit into your adorably cute purse.

With lush textures, appealing colors, delectable ingredients and eye-candy packaging, Luscious Cosmetics is just what you’re looking for. By the time you’re caught glossing at the table, your girlfriends are too amazed to care!

Keep your eye shadow where it belongs as you flutter around town with Luscious Cosmetics Social Butterfly Eye Velvets in three gorgeous, shimmering shades. They are formulated for long-lasting wear, to match your crazy day!

Flaunt fabulous nails (as you flirt between classes) with Luscious Cosmetics Crystal Nail Lacquers that come with 80 color-coordinated Swarovski Austrian Crystals for a one-of-kind look.

For a soft, sexy pout, try Luscious Cosmetics GlossSticks, there is twist-up tubes of glossy colored lip balm or Lip Delites, gorgeous lip-plumping glosses. Or try Lip Polishes. The silky glam-gloss texture and vanilla and mint flavor will leave your lips sweetly edible.

You only have room in your clutch for one piece? No worries. Grab Luscious Cosmetics Blooms is the ultimate vanity accessory and all-in-one makeup essential. This chic duo palette of pretty colors can be used as a blush, highlighter, eye shadow and lip color.

So go ahead and live life beautifully!

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Develop Your Sixth Sense

Follow your heart.

Go with your gut.

Trust your instincts.

We’ve all been advised to make decisions by listening to that little voice in our heads.

But most of the time, the 20 paged papers, toga parties and roommate drama drown out that little whispering feeling, leaving you to rely on your intellect.

Clear out that cluttered head and listen up! Intuition steers you in the right direction by bringing you that euphoric flash of clarity. “It tells you the truth about how you can help yourself in physical, emotional and sexual ways that your conscious mind could never tell you,” says Judith Orloff, M.D. author of Positive Energy.

Here’s how to get in touch with your “inner voice” and make confident decisions.

1) Pay attention to your body&#8217s responses. Sudden goose bumps, a feeling of inspiration or a strange vibe – these are all indicators that you are sensing something about a person or proposition. Tuning into these initial impressions will help you decide who you want to befriend or work with.

2) Feel out your environment. Every place carries the energy of the people who are in it. If you are focusing on the here and now, you will be able to sense what is going on: tension between friends, welcoming energy, etc. This will allow you to decide if you want to be there or not.

3) Challenge these instincts. Don’t totally trust these senses right away. Making the right decision takes practice. In order to sharpen your sixth sense, you should test out your accuracy on friends and family. Soon enough you will know when to trust that inner whisper.


Some Smuggles & MTV

Operation Cocaine

It’s official &#8217 the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia has been supplying more than 60 percent of the cocaine smuggled into the United States. The U.S. Department of Justice is now after the rebel group’s 50 leaders, who have been indicted for allegedly selling $25 worth of the naughty substance all over the world. Boy, oh boy.

www.kool103.cc

Lost & Found

Tanya Nicole Kach was reunited with her family this week after her 10-year disappearance. The young woman, now 24, had been kept in the house of a middle-school security guard, who didn’t allow her to leave his home for the first four years. She was discovered Tuesday when she approached a convenience-store owner and explained she had been held at the man’s home for the past decade, only two miles from her parents’ residence.

kutv.com

MTV Hearts NY

The MTV Video Music Awards will be staged in the good ole Big Apple this year, the MTV president, Christina Norman, announced Wednesday. After a two-year stint in Miami, the awards show is heading back to its roots. So be sure to tune in and watch on August 31.

www.nbc5.com


Ask Ryan…

Why do men always assume women want relationships? -Jesse, Syracuse University

Because you do! Nah, I’m just playing, but, honestly, these assumptions are made because, for the most part, the first person to crack in the “friends with benefits” relationship is the girl. Guys can hook up with a girl and think nothing of it. Yes, some of you girls can, too. But, literally, I’m talking 99 percent of guys. You don’t see many guys complaining to their boys about how you’re just using him for his body. We assume you want a relationship because, in a way, guys feel guilty, even if it’s just a little.

We know that, although you may not want a boyfriend, someones “hook up buddy” also doesn’t categorize your worth quite as well as it should. My advice would be to express what you’re feeling so that you’re both on the same page. If you don’t want a relationship with him, be clear from the beginning so that things are cool and comfortable. Guys don’t know what you want after a hook up or two. But if you don’t tell us, then we’ll just keep assuming that you’re seeing anniversaries in your future.

Why is it so hard for guys to share their feelings? It always seems that guys just don’t know what they want or how they feel? Is it about being immature? -Flate, Drew University

Though every guy is different, most find it tough to share their feelings because, in some way, they feel like they’ll lose a little bit of power. Once we express that you mean something to us, we’ve become vulnerable to your next move. You could do anything with that information, and that’s a bit unsettling. Also, a lot of what a guy does, or how he thinks, is influenced by his friends. Unfortunately, this is the reason your boyfriend is all warm when you’re alone and then mildly frigid when his boys enter the room. Immaturity definitely takes part blame for a guy’s fickle behavior. Mature friends wouldn’t judge him for cuddling with his girl on the couch. Then again, with hundreds of girls running around campus, immaturity means raging hormones that hate restrictions. If a guy doesn’t know what he wants and can’t express himself to you, move on. He’s not that interested. If showing him that you won’t waste your time makes him show some feelings, then so be it. But he may not be mature enough to handle the type of relationship that you’re looking for, anyway.

Have a guy question, need relationship advice or wanna bitch about your man? Submit your thoughts to Ryan at ryan@collegecandy.com. He’ll provide you with words of wisdom in the next candy!


Has the well run dry?

I really feel bad for the Hilton sisters. Paris and Nicky Hilton don&#8217t have enough exposure. One of the major networks is looking to create a Simpson&#8217s-like cartoon depicting the Hilton sister&#8217s life: the binge shopping, the partying, the boys. Just what we all wanted to see, ala cartoon.

Is MTV running out of fresh ideas? They&#8217ve now given Wilmer Valderamma his own show called Yo, Mamma. It&#8217s basically Punk&#8217d, but much worse.

And how can we mention Wilmer without bringing up his best friend, Ashton? Mr. Kutcher and his wife, Demi Moore, might be adding somebody to the family. It&#8217s been rumored for a few weeks that Demi is pregnant. The star has been ultra-careful about covering up the possible baby bump by stepping out in public with super-sized pursed strategically placed over her tummy.

Lo from Laguna Beach is selling her car. Interested bidders can check out the VW (and Lo) here.Good Luck!

Hopefully next week, we&#8217ll have an update on why Kristin from Laguna Beach is keeping mum on new beau, Nick Lachey! (He sure does like those younger girls!)


Pump Up Your Pout

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Hey, it’s cheaper and a whole lot safer then surgery.