YOU see that hot woman strutting down the streets in a pair of short shorts. If you take time to think about it, it’s not the pasar malam shorts that makes her hot, nor is it the cheap frilly top or OTT makeup.

It’s the butt.

Ladies, sometimes, the guys aren’t really checking out the legs. It could very well be that awesome phat (hiphop term for butt). That all-important booty — nicely shaped and squeezed perfectly into the size 0 shorts.

How can you get one like it? Discipline, diet, and exercise.

Chuck the carbs and keep the proteins coming in. Foods that are high in protein include fish, chicken and egg whites.

If you need to have carbs, do so in the morning so you can make it your main source of energy for the day. Try to avoid sugar at all costs. And eat more vegetables, just like what Mommie dearest would say.

Observe moderation when eating. Instead of having three big meals everyday, have 5-6 small meals instead. Be mindful of your portions. Now, about the exercise. Start by getting a dumbbell. Exercising to attain a toned butt can be done in a matter of weeks, if you follow a routine strictly. First exercise you can do is the simple squats with dumbbells. Put your back against the wall and slowly slide down into a squatting position. Repeat the set 3 times x 20 repetitions.

Second exercise you can do is the lunges with dumbbells. Thrust forward with one leg each time while holding the dumbbell. Repeat this for both legs, in 3 sets x 20 reps.

Last exercise is the walking lunge. Pull shoulders back and stand straight. Slowly bend your knee downwards so your thigh and leg form a right angle. All this time, you should be holding your dumbbells. Pause briefly for the muscles to tighten. Then slowly raise yourself up again. Alternate knees, in three sets and 20 repetitions.