HC UCSB BLOG
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
This is it! The third and final phase of your all your hard work is here!
I personally haven’t got to this phase yet, but it is very rewarding and simple. We call this the consolidation phase. For each pound you have lost since beginning this diet, you will need to be in the phase for 5 days. The objective of this phase is to keep you from going back to your yo-yo dieting habits and...
Monday, April 30, 2012
Hey, gals! Doing your own manicure is all well and good but HOW do you actually prep your nails for that perfect “I just went to the salon” look? Keep reading to get all of the tips and tricks and a how-to on rocking a glitter ombre nail design! Happy prep and painting!
Nail Prep
You will need: warm and soapy water, a cuticle trimmer, and a nail file
1. Soak your...
Monday, April 30, 2012
Spring. It's here, and it's in full bloom. And so is the freshest produce that has been growing under the California sunshine, and it's ready to be eaten.
At UCSB, this season is characterized as our favorite quarter. Bikini-clad collegiettes, swim-trunked frat stars, and socializing under the sun is what students are most excited for, but the remainder of the golden state prides...
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Once upon a time in a far away land, a girl met a boy and he did not immediately expect sex. Wherever this happened, it was not in Isla Vista.
The other night at a party, my lively conversation with a hilarious guy came screeching to a halt when out of the blue, he asked if I wanted to make out. After I politely declined his offer, he called me a tease and walked away. I should have been shocked...
Sunday, April 22, 2012
This year was my first experience of the arts and music festival known to many as Coachella. It was definitely something that I found inspiring, strange, and even a little terrifying. But in between all of the amazing performances and fatty fair-style food, I noticed that there were defined categories for every type of person that was in attendance.
1. Families
This was something that was far...
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Wow! We are on week 3 already!? I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying those yummy vegetables. The amount of time you spend on phase 2 will vary amongst everyone, so I will be providing you with some recipes for the next couple weeks. These are super easy ones I have put together, but you can find some online with some research of your own. Get creative with your favorite foods in the diet...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Everyday, we wake up, open our closets, and search through the racks for that perfect outfit. We pass on the designer jeans, one of a kind dress, and name brand purses. It can be tough to keep up with the whirlwind of trends. Sometimes it feels like we need to sell an arm and a leg just to feel trendy… Unless, of course, you’re a recessionista. If you haven’t yet mastered the...
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Deep in a third-world country, a destitute, impoverished boy kicks up dust with his bare feet, wearily wandering the streets of his tattered town, unaware that across the globe, footwear retailers are rejoicing at his plight.
Six years ago, a man named Blake Mycoskie started a philanthropic business donating shoes to needy children, inspired by a trip to Argentina and motivated by health hazards...
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Greetings my fellow Dukan-ers! I hope that first week wasn’t too rough for you, but just in case you feel like you’ve been deprived of all human food, brace yourselves, because veggies are here to save the day. Let’s give a big warm welcome to PHASE 2!
Phase 2 is the Cruise Phase and you continue its pattern for as long as you want to continue losing weight. This formula will...
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Summer is right around corner and we all want to rock that bikini we saw at the mall with a hot bod. I admit to being an extreme yo-yo dieter, as I’m sure most of us have been at some point or another, and I have finally found the most effective diet that I have stuck to for the past five months and going! It involves three phases and lasts as long as the amount of weight you want to lose....
