Ahealthy bodycomes from having ahealthy lifestyle. Models in particular know what to eat and how to work out to ensure they’re healthy all year round.
Read on to learn how to develop the good habits formed by top models in order to stay healthy.
Do Models Have the PerfectLifestyle?
It’s a common misconception that models live perfect lifestyles. Even models are allowed off-days and regularly indulge in some unhealthy habits.
The key, as any model will attest, is balance. Models eat healthily andworkoutregularly 80% of the time. The other 20% of the time, they allow themselves plenty of rest and the odd treat or two.
Most models do have a routine that they stick to in order to keep themselves accountable and maintain their tight schedules. Eating well and exercising can be time consuming and boring; consistency is vital, so having a carefully-formulated plan will help you stick to your
How Do Models Stay Healthy?
What Do Models Eat?
Models are very slender because they are very careful about what they eat. They work with expert nutritionists to develop plans that are catered specifically to their body types, lifestyles and activity levels.
All bodies are built differently. Some are naturally built slimmer, while other people put on weight more easily. Some people need moreprotein, while others can have more healthy fats. A nutritionist takes all of this into account and builds at eating plan specifically designed for a model’s unique requirements.
Models tend to eat well 80% of the time, while the other 20% of the time they have a more relaxed approach. They eat a lot ofvegetablesand leanproteinlikechicken. They tend to avoid sugar and complexcarbs.
When leading up to an important or high-profile show or photoshoot, models will follow a very strict diet for up to 6 weeks before.
An example of a model’s diet looks something like this:
Breakfast: 4 egg whites,oatmealwith berries and green tea
Lunch:Chickensalad
Dinner:Salmonwithvegetables
Other foods that models seem to love are avacado toast, smoothies and juices; a lot of models claim juicing is a great way to get extra nutrients. Homemade celery juice in particular is very popular.
Models also like to take supplements likeproteinshakes to helpboosttheir nutrient intake, help them buildmusclesand preventmusclesoreness.
Watch this video for an example of a strict diet and exercise routine on the lead-up to a photoshoot.
Do Models Have “Cheat” Days/Meals?
Models don’t always eat well – they have cravings and weak spots just like everyone else! Models like to indulge in the odd treat occasionally. Most don’t like to call it a ‘cheat meal’ or ‘cheat day’ as it emphasises the notion that eating treats is ‘wrong’. Models don’t like to think of food like this; many believe that no food should be off-limits, but unhealthy foods should be eaten inmoderation.
Models alsosnack, but they choose healthy options over fatty sugary ones generally. Things likenutsand fruit are a favourite.
How Do ModelsWorkout?
Models haveworkoutroutines and schedules that it is important they stick to. They will work with apersonal trainerto cater specific exercises to their body types. Many docardiotwice a week followed by weight training or resistance training to help tone and lengthen limbs.
Models work hard to ensure theirmusclesare even and proportional. Many of us have a more dominant side; this side tends to have largermusclesbecause we use it more often. A model’s routine will therefore work to ensure theirmusclesare even on both sides.
Theirworkoutsalso focus on good body posture. Low shoulders, a straight spine and long, lean legs are regularly focused on.
Modelsworkoutup to 6 days a week, which can increase to 7 if they have a show coming up. Most recognise that rest days are equally as important to ensure the body is well-rested and to givemusclesa chance to heal, though many tend to have ‘active rest’ days (walking, swimming etc – low impact exercises).
Models are generally very active in day to day life as they have so much going on. They must travel constantly and don’t have much time to be lazy. This in itself helps them burn fat and ensure the number of calories they burn is higher than their calorie intake.
Many models have homegymsthat theirpersonal trainerscome to.
Havingmusclesalso means that more fat is burnt when at rest.Muscleswork hard to ensure theirmusclesare toned and lean, which means regular weight-lifting.
Exercises that models like include:
- Spin class
- Barre class
- Weight training
- Resistant band training
- Circuits
- Calisthenics
- Yogaandpilates
DevelopingHealthy Habits
All models say that buildinghealthy habitsis the best way to ensure you are healthy as much as possible. This means having ascheduleand sticking to it.
It is said that something becomes a habit after 18 days of don’t, though this differs from person to person. It can take 2 months before a new behaviour becomes automatic.
No one is perfect so allow yourself to make slip-ups and fall off the bandwagon occasionally. Just try to keep motivated and don’t let yourself give up completely.
Healthy habitsinclude working out 4/5 times a week and eating several square meals a day to keepmetabolismrunning high.
Do lots of research and figure out what is best for you. It’s best to talk to experts so you know you’re getting the best, most scientifically-backed advice. Don’t follow trends you see online – they rarely work and most aren’t safe.
How Much Water Do Models Drink?
Models drink lots of water throughout the day. A healthy goal is 2 litres of fluid (it doesn’t have to be water, though this is healthiest).
Other fluids that models like to consume are green tea, chamomile tea and jasmine tea. Many like coffee though they try to limit their intake.
Models tend to avoidalcoholexcept for special occasions.
Signs You Are Healthy
Doctors say the following are good signs that you are healthy:
- You have regular periods
- You have thick, shiny hair and healthy nails
- You don’t get many headaches
- You have lots of energy
- They are mentally and emotionally well
- You have good circulation
- You eat plenty of fruit andveggiesand don’t have any vitamin or mineral deficiencies
