The Victoria's Secret models' pre-show diet includes avocados and lots of nuts

Publish date: 2024-08-18

Carbohydrates may seem like a total diet no-no, but Passler told INSIDER, "t

In addition to properly fueling their workouts, the models also partake in intermittent fasting, Passler said. According to the Cleveland Clinic, intermittent fasting involves limiting your caloric intake during short time periods. For example, for three days per week, a person may eat two meals that add up to just 500 calories, but then eat regularly and not count calories on non-fasting days. Another method involves eating the same way every day, but limiting your eating to a certain number of hours during the day, like from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Passler said intermittent fasting is helpful because, "the more time spent not eating, the more the body goes into fat-burning mode," which is ideal for Victoria's Secret models' goals.

Another way to keep blood sugar levels steady and maintain energy involves eating little to no snacks. "E

For breakfast, a Victoria's Secret model might have eggs with avocado and a vegetable of choice, and for lunch, a green salad with avocado, pecans, olive oil, and protein like fish or chicken is a go-to, Passler said. For models who don't eat meat, Passler says plant-based protein shakes and legumes are a great way to get the protein they need to build muscle and tone up for the show.

Dinner is something similar to lunch and involves all of the aforementioned macronutrients, and this probably goes without saying, but the models aren't enjoying dessert during show prep.

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Food isn't the only thing to keep in mind when developing an effective nutrition plan, though. Passler stresses sleep and water when working with the models. "Without adequate sleep, you're not recovering from your day and can't be as aggressive [in workouts] as you want the upcoming day," he said. He recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per night around the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Lastly, the models are constantly downing water to stay hydrated and recover from their workouts. Passler said they drink around two quarts of water daily, plus an additional quart depending on the intensity of their workouts. He also suggested replenishing electrolytes, minerals in the body that preserve nutrients and keep the body functioning properly, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Passler says drugstores offer good over-the-counter electrolyte drinks, or you can opt for coconut water, although it does contain added sugar.

While the models' eating plan is certainly regimented, Passler says this lifestyle choice can make a major difference. "T

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