How to become a model for Victoria's Secret: 4 months of hell

This experiment resulted in four months of very hard work. Initial requirements for all candidates for the title of "Angel": the growth of not less than 175 cm, waist volume - no more than 61 cm. This, in fact, ends with all genetics and hard work begins, because, says Creative Director Victoria's Secret Sofia Neophytou-Apostol (Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou), «they should be both Olympians - always at his peak form. "

Body

The main objective of getting the body of "Angel", in addition to the above parameters - body fat percentage of less than 18%. A healthy toned woman's percentage of body fat is from 21 to 24%, in athletes, this value is 14-20%.

Parameters Poppy Cross before the start of the experiment: volume waist 66 cm, the percentage of body fat of 22%.

Personal Coach Poppy Cross Deng experiment time Roberts (Dan Roberts), who worked with models VS (Victoria's Secret), said that the buttocks should be solid as concrete, obliques should be allocated to even a cursory glance caught their outlines, thin arms must be like the hands of Gisele Bundchen (Gisele Bündchen), and over the hips have to work to make them more "Crisp". In addition, the need to reduce the percentage of body fat percentage of the whole, which means serious workout.

training plan

The plan consisted of a huge amount of strength training with extra weight: squats, deadlifts, weighted lunges, exercises for the biceps and triceps and pushups. For Cross was developed "lightweight version of the training plan," which included a strength training with an additional weight under the supervision of Dan, plus another 3-4 home workouts: 20-minute interval sprints hour strength training with extra weight, Pilates, boxing and ballet.

A month later, the number of sessions under the supervision of Roberts rose to four per week, but the "homework" also will not go away, that is, a week turned 7-8 workouts. Classes are held every day, and some days it turned out two workouts.

The first month was given very hard. Cross said that to restore it needed an extra hour of sleep and for the duration of the experiment three times she was sick colds. But by the end of the third month she could raise the deadlift 72 kg - more than she weighs!

Diet

Cross diet consisted mainly of expensive fluids and additives, and the tablets: vitamin-mineral complex, digestive enzymes, BCAA - complex of amino acids, which help the body burn more fat, and SeroSyn - complex, specially designed to maintain a positive attitude.

Dr. Charles Passler (Charles Passler), nutritionist Victoria's Secret, Poppy sat on a low-carbohydrate diet high in protein and fat (ketogenic diet): Chicken, fish or beef almost every meal! If it was not possible to eat meat, it is replaced by an equivalent amount of food protein, for example three eggs replaced one serving of chicken. Completely eliminates the foods that contain sugar, even including fruit.

In the first month of the Cross I could eat vegetables. It was mostly vegetables growing "above ground": zucchini, lettuce, sprouts (bean or wheat) and broccoli. But then she had to go on a diet, which model VS sit down before the screening: only fat and protein! In order to maintain the energy level at the appropriate level, it was necessary to take two tablespoons of vegetable oil or butter with each meal. Eating in restaurants or at home holidays has become very difficult.

After each workout protein shake was required based on coconut water, or almond milk plus protein bar as a snack. All the training took place on an empty stomach. Before classes could drink black coffee or water to which was added vitamin and mineral powder.

To not settle calories as fat, the last meal was at six o'clock in the evening. Alcohol has been completely banned.

Result

By the end of the experiment Poppy Cross is practically not lose weight, but her clothes decreased by at least one size. The waist she lost 5 cm, the volume of the breast, unfortunately, is also reduced by one size. In addition to external physical changes have occurred and internal: due to a diet low in carbohydrates (and the complete exclusion of the "fast") is significantly lower cholesterol.

In order to obtain such results, it took a ridiculously small amount of time, but a very large both physical and psychological effort.

It is impossible to live in such a mode, the time, even if you're a model Victoria's Secret, as it implies the almost complete lack of family and social life. Moreover, it is harmful to health, and even "angels» VS such a regime is not permanent.

Dr. Passler warns that low-carb diet It is not intended for long-term use, because it can lead to problems: a lack of nutrients and an imbalance of normal intestinal bacteria.

As you can see, the appearance of "Angel" is only partially given at birth. Everything else - very hard work of a physically and psychologically. The fact that even Victoria's Secret model, live in such only part-time (mainly before the shooting or defile), more It proves once again that one can not always be in the photo models - it is fraught with problems of health and self-esteem fall below plinth.

It is better to eat a balanced diet and find your sweet spot in the training, which will allow you to feel full of energy and keep the body in good shape. And if you want yourself to prove something, you can go through a four-month hell Poppy Cross, but only under the supervision of a personal trainer, and after consultation with a nutritionist and a doctor!

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