There were lots of responses we could have made…we chose expletives.

We all want a flat belly. And while healthy eating and exercise is the best path for that 12-pack situation, bloating can make those skinny jeans a serious struggle. We’re not talking about fat but rather temporary swelling that makes you look like you have a little extra jelly in that belly.

Luckily, most bloating is preventable with some planning! Check out our five simple steps to banish belly bloat just in time for the little itty bitty bikini season!

Eat Slowly: When you eat too quickly without chewing your food properly, your stomach gets filled with extra air that leads to bloating. Digestion begins in the mouth, so slow down, chew well, and savor your food. Meals should last approximately 30 minutes to prevent the swallowing of excess air.

Limit Sodium: Fries, pretzels, and chips are tasty, but all that salt will increase water retention and bloating. And make sure to read labels. You may be surprised to find how much sodium lies in an innocent-looking can of soup.

Ditch the Soda: Carbonated drinks — both regular and diet — can cause gas to get trapped in your tummy. Choose water instead, which can counteract the effects of sodium and actually help relieve some of the bloat.

Watch Out for Gassy Foods: We love beans and vegetables but they can temporarily mess with your middle. We’re all for the healthy foods but when you do wanna show off your abs, you may wanna go easy on beans and cruciferous veggies, such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. And when you do eat them, just be sure to go slow.

Sugar Substitutes: When you’re counting calories, many of us turn to diet products to get our sweet fix. But the substitutes’ sugar alcohols like xylitol or maltitol can’t be completely absorbed into your systems. Low-cal and low-carb products can cause gas and belly expansion.

Pick Pineapple: Yes, pineapple! Studies have shown that the tropical fruit contains the enzyme bromelain, which helps break down protein and ease digestion which in turn helps to stop bloating!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

We’re talking about JustFab and if you haven’t heard, it’s Kimora Lee Simmons’ exclusive shoe club. The gorgeous and stylish model turned mogul joined JustFab to make glamour accessible to every fashion lover.

To be honest, JustFab is more than a club — it’s like having your own personal celebrity stylist right at your fingertips. In fact, Kimora isn’t the only fierce fashionista on board. From in-demand celebrity stylists like Jessica Paster (who styles Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Fanning, and Jennifer Hudson, just to name a few) to former Elle editors to TV personalities, the JustFab team of industry insiders has curated an uh-mazing collection of conversation-starting styles all priced at a fraction of what they would normally cost.

Once you sign up, the site leads you through a series of choices to create your style profile — trendy, classic, boho, or modern. There’s tons of über-fab stilettos, wedges, boots, flats, and sandals that are just as unique as you!

But it’s not just your feet that get the fun. The site is also packed with covetable clutches, totes, earrings, necklaces, denim, and more! Think of your membership as a backstage pass to celeb styling typically reserved for Hollywood’s elite. And speaking of Hollywood, the A-list is already getting in on the action. Stars like Emily Blunt, Miranda Kerr, Hilary Duff, Shenae Grimes, Christina Milian, and Rebecca Romijn have all been spotted rocking the JustFab collection.

But the best part? All of the pieces are priced at $39.95. That’s up to 50% off retail…all the time!

And what makes this deal even more fabulous? On top of the already crazy low price, new members from FabFitFun get an additional 50% off their first item! Use promo code FAB50 at checkout through May 31. So why haven’t you signed up already?

For the girl who dreams in stilettos, this is definitely for you! Sign up today!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

Yes, we’ve all had our share of crazy-colored makeup mishaps — but did you know that some bright colors can actually do wonders for your skin?

We’re talking about color correcting concealers that can cure a variety of skin woes. Unlike the more common nude-colored varieties, corrective concealers in green, orange, and even violet are supposed to work by neutralizing certain colors.

So do they work or will you be left with a Skittle-colored face? We chatted with beauty guru and Saturday Night Live makeup artist Diana Solomon about the real deal.

“Yes, they do work. By creating contrasting colors between the skin tone and the concealer, a more neutral skin tone is achieved,” Diana said. Neutralizing colors are colors that appear opposite on the color wheel. So in order to find the best corrector, you have to first identify your skin issue.

Here are the main players:

Green: Probably the most popular of the bunch, green is used to mask redness — think blemishes and blotchy spots.

Orange: This one is used for blue veins and those pesky under-eye circles.

Lavender: Light purple can brighten a yellow or sallow complexion.

Of course you have to be careful when applying the correcting colors. Diana suggested following these simple steps:

• Dab on the camouflaging cream color with a small foundation brush.
• Use multiple, light strokes. Light layering looks more natural than one heavy layer.
• Follow with your normal foundation over the camouflage cream or liquid color corrector.

Diana favors Make Up For Ever Camouflage Cream Palette and Smashbox Color Correcting Foundation Primer. Both products have multiple color shades, which will provide you with the most effective coverage.

Happy coloring!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

And while we are all for helping the environment, today we’re talking about the glorious color green.

Everything from nail polish to eye shadow to mascara (we’ll pass on the green lipstick) is now available in a variety of shades: bright green, neon green, forest green, sparkly green, pale green — any shade of green you can imagine! And not only is this trend a cheerful way to gear up for warmer weather, but it’s super easy to incorporate into your everyday look.

Still unsure how to pull off this amazeballs look? We chatted with celebrity makeup artist and beauty extraordinaire Victoria Duke and got all the details on how to rock this trend:

What is the best way to wear green makeup?
Green is the hot new hue this season. It’s not the easiest color to incorporate into your wardrobe, but there are many shades that are flattering on everyone. You should really treat your green touches as an accessory. A splash of green eye shadow over a soft gold, a green nail to complement an earth toned outfit, or pair rich green mascara with chocolates, cocoa, and golden shadows.

What shades work best with different eye colors? Will this look still work on blue- and green-eyed beauties?
Green eye shadow is stunning on both brown and green eyes. In order to make this style work, the key is to keep it sheer and simple. Try putting on the green eye shadow first and then going over it with a rich brown. Then, at the height of your brow, put a shimmery metallic finish for the chic look of the season.

Those with blue eyes should stick with rich, more olive shades, incorporating golds in the green.

Well ladies, it looks like the moral of the story is this: going green is never a bad thing (unless you’ve had too much green beer). Whether it’s with money (hopefully), jewels (yes, please), recycling (so environmentally chic), or makeup (pretty!), you go and get that green, girl!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

So just what is a health-seeking girl to try? Well, we’ve reached out to our friends at the Broke Girl’s Guide who know that keeping track of the latest fads can be overwhelming not to mention seriously pricey! These “in the know ladies” have narrowed it down to the five current health trends you should actually buy into:

Umeboshi Plums: These pickled fruits, which are common to Japan, are known for their alkalizing properties. They’re good for battling fatigue, digestion, and detoxing. For a hangover (or nausea), soak one plum for 5 minutes in hot water, then drink the liquid and eat the plum together. You can also freeze the plums and put them into smoothies. To reap the benefits, aim for two to three plums per week.

Chia: These seeds are incredibly rich in omega-3 fatty acids, yet unlike flax seeds (or fish, for that matter), they can be stored for long periods of time without going bad. You can mix the seeds in water, then add lime or lemon juice and some sweetener for a drink known in Mexico as “chia fresca.” Or, you can try the delicious Mamma Chia drink. We also recommend this easy vanilla chia pudding recipe — it may not be the prettiest pudding on the block, but it tastes amazing.

Chlorophyll: As you may remember from your second grade science class, chlorophyll is a pigment found in all green plants, vegetables, and blue-green algae. It’s highly cleansing, and the National Institutes of Health claim that it has anti-cancer protective qualities. Get it by adding wheat grass, spirulina, or chlorella to your diet.

Milk Thistle: Surely we’re not the only ones out there who feel “over-served” from time to time. Milk thistle is said to protect and restore your liver, making it perfect for detoxing after an indulgent weekend (or Tuesday night — we won’t judge).

Viviscal: One of the many, many negative side effects of our stressful lives is that we’re actually losing our hair! Given that we didn’t exactly have Gisele’s luscious locks to begin with, this is actually quite a dire situation. These supplements have garnered a celebrity following that includes Reese Witherspoon and Karlie Kloss. For a cheaper alternative, we recommend adding biotin to your diet.

xx, The FabFitFun Team

No, it’s not Channing Tatum — we’re talking about yogurt of course! (OK, we’d like to have him for breakfast, too. Sorry, Jenna.)

But this “health food” is not always that healthy. From protein packed to blatantly bad sugar overload, not all yogurt is created equal. And like men, even the much-touted Greek variety can sometimes let you down.

We’ve taken the work out of shopping the yogurt aisle and will give you the “scoop” on this whole “culture” (we are soooo punny!) Check out the fittest (and fattest) choices in our latest Yogurt Smackdown!

Yogurt Smackdown

xx, The FabFitFun Team

So if you want to follow in their footsteps, you better get your body ready. Hollywood makeup artist Melissa Walsh and celebrity fitness trainer Valerie Waters reveal how they get the stars buffed and toned.

The Plunging Neckline
“Use a bust cream every day for a few weeks beforehand to help firm and smooth the area,” Melissa said. “I like SAMPAR Lift Me Up Bust Cream. Apply it right up to your neck.”

Valerie said, “Your boobs are made up of fat glands but you can lift them up a bit by doing a dumbbell press on an incline bench. Do three rounds of 12-15 reps…You can find demonstrations of all the techniques I recommend online.”

The Thigh-High Slit
“Remember to cover up bruises, varicose and broken veins,” said Melissa, who uses Vanitymark Summerskin Body Bronzer. “Spray it all over and blend with a self-tan mitt.”

Valerie makes her clients do reverse lunges using her Valslide to give the exercise an added twist. “Put the pad under your feet and instead of stepping back you slide back, working your leg muscles that much harder,” she says.

The Backless Gown
Melissa recommends zapping spots with Murad Clarifying Body Spray a few weeks before you go backless.

Valerie says: “For that sexy line down your back, try the two-arm row using a resistance band.”

Sexy Shoulders
“Treat this area the same as your back but Lorac TANtalizer Award Show Glow looks amazing on shoulders too,” Melissa said.

Valerie said a dumbbell shoulder press combined with a lateral side raise, using 5-lb. weights, creates definition.

The Peek-a-Boo
Brave enough to wear a dress with cutouts flashing your tummy and your waist? Tighten your oblique muscles with the ultimate toe touch. If that’s too challenging work the abs by doing the bicycle crunch.

Valerie — who created the Red Carpet Ready workout plan — said if you concentrate on toning the areas above you will see results in six weeks. “Obviously it depends on how much weight you have to lose,” she said. “But if you set a deadline and commit you’ll be amazed by the results.”

xx, The FabFitFun Team

And while we do not recommend going for the all-over orange glow (à la this overly bronzed mom), we do love a good hint of orange here and there when it comes to beauty. Shade your eyes with the color, brush some on your cheeks, or pop some on your pucker for an awesome accent!

Beauty buff Sharzad Kiadeh of LuxLyfe gives us some serious orange-spiration with this video tutorial on how to add the tangerine tint to your look!

xx, The FabFitFun Team

Breaking Up: Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney split up last week as she departed for her Born This Way Ball tour, and rumor has it Gaga did the dumping.

Getting Serious: Ryan Reynolds took Blake Lively to the motherland to meet his brother, an officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. That’s right, Ryan’s related to a mountie!

Breaking Up: Sofia Vergara and Nick Loeb have parted ways after two years together.

Looking: Rob Kardashian and Joe Jonas are looking for love together, but not like that. They’ve both joined the cast of The Voice, a new celebrity dating show.

Awkward: LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian bumped into Brandi Glanville at their son’s soccer game this weekend. Thankfully, they managed to keep the hostilities confined to Twitter, as per usual.

Spotted: New couple Kellan Lutz & Sharni Vinson partied at the Kentucky Derby together.

Congratulations: Alessandra Ambrosio & fiance Jamie Mazu welcomed their first child together (her second). Their son Noah Phoenix was born Monday in Brazil.

Shopping: Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake were seen looking for engagement rings together.

Close Encounter: An alleged stalker got a little too close to Mila outside her Beverly Hills gym. Read exclusive details of the incident.

Pressured: Twilight star Nikki Reed says her husband Paul McDonald wants to have kids, but she’s not ready yet.

Rumored: Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson has been linked to tween idol Ariana Grande.

Rumored: Gossipmongers across the pond can’t stop dishing on Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy’s alleged reunion.

Bromance: Justin Bieber and Floyd Mayweather Jr. revealed their mutual love at the famed boxer’s Vegas fight night. He even let Bieber carry his belts to the ring!

Celebrating: Pregnant Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott celebrated their sixth anniversary with a coral ring gift.

Back On: Denise Richards and Richie Sambora confirmed reunion rumors at a Beverly Hills charity event over the weekend.

Set the Date: Bobby Brown and fiancee Alicia Etheridge announced they will tie the knot in Hawaii on June 15.

Feuding: Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian were only married for 72 days, but it looks like they’ll be fighting forever. Kris reportedly wants Kim to give him the ring back.

Did we miss anything?