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<\/p>\nIf you’ve ever watched a Victoria’s Secret fashion show, you have probably wondered how the Angels get those amazing bodies.<\/p>\n
What do they eat? How do they exercise? What could you do to be more like one?<\/p>\n
Here’s your guide to becoming your own angel.<\/p>\n
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There’s no argument– these women’s genetics have much to do with their lean, lanky frames. In order to be an Angel at all, they must stand at least 5’9″ tall and their waists measure no more than a tiny 22-24 inches.<\/p>\n
They also need to be below 18% body fat. That’s pretty low for most women, but it is classified as ‘Athletic.’<\/p>\n
Here’s a good image to help you visualize what that looks like, both for your body and how those models look on the stage.<\/p>\n
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Ok, so maybe you’re like me and didn’t even make the height requirement for this ride (thanks Grandma!) …but watching the fashion show had you inspired to be your best self.<\/p>\n
Before we go any further, let’s be clear: your best self<\/em> is unique to you, and has nothing to do with looking like a model or anyone else for that matter.<\/p>\n The real question here is what do you want to achieve with the genes you have? To be leaner? Stronger? Curvier? Sexier? More confident? Healthier? A certain body % from above?<\/p>\n Those are all good goals, and as long as you approach them in a healthy and realistic way, you can’t go wrong.<\/p>\n The best way to learn something is to seek out the pros. When it comes to diet and exercise, elite athletes, bodybuilders and even super models can give us insights into what works (and what doesn’t).<\/p>\n So let’s see what we can learn from the Angels.<\/p>\n At about two months leading up to a big show, the Angels follow surprisingly similar plans.<\/p>\n There are 5 basic principles they use to achieve their goals.<\/p>\n Let’s go over those– along with what you can do right now to apply each principle to your life.<\/p>\n Most people use stress as a fuel– but over time, caffiene, anxiety, and constant panic will cause you to gain weight.<\/p>\n The run up to any big event, especially a career-defining fashion show is absolutely filled with stress.<\/p>\n But as busy as they are with shows, photo-shoots, and travel, they always make the time for themselves.<\/p>\n Even if they have to get up a little earlier, they find time to spend with their kids, walk the dog, exercise, meditate, get massages or facials.<\/p>\n Manage your response to stress by making yourself a priority.<\/p>\n Are you exercising like you want to? Are you skipping healthy meals so you can get your project done? When was the last time you took a relaxing bath? Schedule it into your calendar if you have to.<\/p>\n The more you take care of yourself, the better you will handle all other things that are stressing you out. In turn, you will lose more weight (hullo stress-eaters, I’m talking to you!).<\/p>\n Your body is about 65% water. Every cell requires it. Dehydration is a form of stress at the cellular level that prevent you from looking and feeling your best.<\/p>\n Those Angels are drinking at least 2 liters of water a day, and probably more.<\/p>\n They know that when you’re dehydrated, it’s harder for your blood to circulate oxygen and remove harmful waste products that wreak havoc on your system.<\/p>\n Being properly hydrated is also critical to keeping their skin and muscles smooth and full.<\/p>\n How much water have you consumed today?<\/p>\n No, really– pure water. Not coffee water!<\/p>\n If you don’t have a bottle of water next to you already, get to it.<\/p>\n Having a hard time getting all your water in? Flavor it with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime. Or use a non-caloric flavor enhancer like Crystal Light or Mio.<\/p>\n There is plenty of evidence that getting less than 7 hours of sleep each night puts you at risk of gaining weight.<\/p>\n You’d think that they’d be out partying like rock stars, but Angels strive to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.<\/p>\n Getting enough sleep is critical to recover from their exercise routines so they can work out again the next day.<\/p>\n They know that you lose weight and build healthy lean tissues as you rest.<\/p>\n And besides, they can’t afford to look puffy and tired on the runway.<\/p>\n So no matter what their schedule looks like, they don’t skimp on sleep.<\/p>\n When you adopt a healthier diet by eliminating sugar and junk foods, you’ll find that it’s much easier to get a good night’s rest.<\/p>\n Another way to get more rest is to keep your weekend hours the same as your week-days.<\/p>\n The reason?<\/p>\n When you stay up late and wake up late 2 days a week, it’s like moving through a few time zones. You essentially jet-lag your body. That’s why Mondays can be so hard to overcome.<\/p>\n If you keep a regular schedule, you’ll find that getting 7-8 hours of sleep in (and losing weight) will be easier.<\/p>\n Dialing in just the right amount of exercise primes your system to release fat without losing muscle.<\/p>\n Angels eat well and work out year-round. But as show-time approaches, they exercise up to four hours a day.<\/p>\n It’s a pretty intense schedule, but not unlike what many athletes engage in to hit their peaks.<\/p>\n How do they stick to this grueling routine? They LOVE their exercise.<\/p>\n Choose a baseline exercise program you like to do and know you can stick to every day without burning out, like walking 20 minutes during your lunch hour.<\/p>\n After that, add in more sessions focused on exercise that you love to do– for yourself. Do you live to run? Are you curious about trying a pole dancing class? Need to use that Barre Groupon? Go for it.<\/p>\n That will keep you from burning out.<\/p>\n A healthy diet is essential not only to their figure, but also their skin, hair, and radiance.<\/p>\n A few months before the donning their wings for the show, the Angels follow a high-fat, high protein, and low-carb diet.<\/p>\n They eat plenty of chicken, fish, beef, and eggs along with tons of non-starchy veggies. Anything with sugar, including fruit is out.<\/p>\n And alcohol? It’s definitely out.<\/p>\n About two weeks before the catwalk, the Angels will start reducing the vegetables in their diet, focusing on protein and fats. They have as much as two tablespoons of fat or oil each meal.<\/p>\n This might surprise you, but they are eating fat to lose fat.<\/p>\n Angels know that eliminating fat halts fat-burning. They also know that without it, also they’d have no energy, their skin would look dry, and their faces would appear gaunt under the lights.<\/p>\n Note: this is not a long-term eating method; it’s a strategy to get a very lean look. Once they are done with the show, they return to a more balanced diet that includes healthy complex carbs from veggies again.<\/p>\n Eat well throughout the year to build a healthy baseline.<\/p>\n That establishes your happy point where you can maintain a weight you where feel great without much struggle.<\/p>\n For most people, that means eating a diet based on protein, healthy fats, and vegetables. It might not keep you catwalk lean, but like the Angels in their off-season, it will keep you realistically and naturally lean.<\/p>\n Right now, you can save 30% on any of our weight loss meal plans. Personal Trainer Food delivers everything you need to lose weight– including a Weight loss Coach who will help you get your very best results.<\/p>\n Enter SAVE30 in the promo code box when you check out. You’ll also enjoy fast, complimentary shipping right to your door.<\/p>\n Get started now<\/a> \u2014 and get the RIGHT foods you need to lose those stubborn pounds.<\/p>\n Everything you need to know to lose weight quickly is here.<\/a> Gif: Giphy.comVictoria’s Secret Angel’s Diet and Exercise Routine<\/h2>\n
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What the Angels do<\/h3>\n
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2. Hydration<\/h2>\n
What the Angels do<\/h3>\n
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What the Angels do<\/h3>\n
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4. Exercise<\/h2>\n
What the Angels do<\/h3>\n
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What the Angels do<\/h3>\n
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