They said/We said: Want to look like a Victoria’s Secret Angel? Adriana Lima shares her intense diet leading up to the annual show
The question of what or even whether models eat is nothing new and when asked, models usually give the standard answer, “anything I want,” and are sure to mention pizza or burgers. So it’s (kind of) refreshing that Victoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima has been so blunt when talking about her diet leading up to the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airing on November 29.
Millions watch the angels walk the coveted runway wearing barely there lingerie, so it’s not surprising that Lima has been working with a trainer since August (she’s since increased her workouts to twice a day). During her training a nutritionist also prescribes the right protein shakes, vitamins, and supplements to keep her energy up and Lima will drink a gallon of water a day. Nine days before the show, Lima will only drink protein shakes that include powdered eggs (yum). Two days before the show she’ll drink “normally” instead of a gallon of water and, finally, 12 hours before the show she’ll stop drinking all together.
The intense diet matches the over-the-top show that Victoria’s Secret puts on every year. While all of the angels look amazing, we’re not sure we’re ready to give up solid food for powdered eggs.
THEY SAID…
Sophia Neophitou, Victoria’s Secret fashion show stylist: “Adriana works really hard at it. It’s the same as if you were a long-distance runner. They are athletes in this environment — it’s harder to be a Victoria’s Secret model because no one can just chuck an outfit on you, and hide your lumps and bumps.” [Telegraph UK]
Huffington Post: “So no solids and no liquids… it’s a wonder Lima and her winged gal pals don’t just pass out right on the runway! Then again, it might be best that the Victoria’s Secret models are a bit light-headed — that way, they’re less likely to notice how ridiculous their outfits are.” [Huffington Post]
The Cut: “So don’t worry about why you don’t look like them, or how you can. You probably didn’t beat yourself up for not winning the New York City Marathon yesterday, after all.” [NY Mag]
WE SAID…
Sarah Casselman, fashion editor: “This sounds extreme, though some of the looks in the VS show are as well! Frankly, I find it refreshing to hear a model speak so openly about the hard work that goes into prepping for a huge show like this. Clearly, angels do earn their wings. (How many of us mere mortals are slightly relieved to hear this?)”
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