What do runway models eat in a day

Getty Images. It's not how many calories you eat, but how you eat them. I base my meal plans and system of eating on seasonality, alkalinity, and food combining. The last is probably most important, because it ensures proper digestion: With food combining, it's important not to mix proteins and carbohydrates in the same meal as it will impede proper digestion and cause bloating, gas, and constipation.

For lunch, I like to keep it light with a salad with vegetables—if you want to include a bit of protein, you can add grilled salmon or some hard boiled eggs. Dinner is my heaviest meal. I always begin with a leafy green salad before my entree. I usually opt for either a hearty grain bowl with lots of vegetables, or I'll do fish or lamb with roasted veggies on the side. My go-to dessert is organic dark chocolate. Kate Bogucharskaia: "Oatmeal with nuts and fruit, salad with tuna, water, coffee, and I'm planning on having seafood for dinner.

Ophelie Guillermand: "A lot of pressed juice, hummus and vegetables, and gazpacho. Steffi Soede: "I had a banana bread Lara Bar, a goat cheese sandwich, another sandwich with avocado…should I keep going? A red apple, yogurt with berries, grapes, and some water. That was a lot, wasn't it? Suvi Riggs: "I usually carry granola bars on me in case the catering sucks, so I had one of those today, vegetable soup, salt and vinegar chips, gummy bears, orange juice, water, and sparkling water.

Vasilisa Bavlova: "I didn't eat anything! This food is disgusting—it's like the second world war: so much bread, very little meat! Just kidding, I didn't eat the catering here [backstage at Monique Lhuillier], I went and got a cheese croissant somewhere else, but I have't eaten since.

Although the detox only lasts around a week, there's a lot involved. Passler recommends anywhere from seven to nine hours of sleep per night. The next step involves a lot of water — anywhere from two to four liters — according to Passler. Picture two big bottles of soda, that's what you'd have to drink if you were to consume all four liters. That's over a gallon of water per day. Although the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health a division of the National Institutes of Health indicates there's no convincing evidence that detoxing will improve your health or even remove toxins, water isn't necessarily harmful.

If you plan to up your water intake to match that of Victoria's Secret models, you should pace yourself. Like Pasterino, Passler also urges the models to avoid all foods that could contribute to both inflammation and bloating. That means cutting out gluten, sugar, processed foods, and — you guessed it — dairy.

Passler also explicitly stated "no alcohol. Additionally, only limited carbs are recommended. According to Passler's advice given to InStyle , carbs retain water and "prevent the lean look that is needed.

Passler explained that carbs are needed for energy prior to workouts. During the detox, the models will only consume them pre-exercise. So, what can the famous ladies eat? Lots of protein fish, eggs, meat, protein powder , healthy fats avocado, nuts, chia seeds , and, of course, a small amount of "good carbs" quinoa, fruit, sweet potatoes , prior to their workouts.

When the Victoria's Secret models aren't detoxing for the big fashion show, they still stay trim. Model Josephine Skriver remains conscious of her health the majority of the time.

Unlike Windsor, who consumes hamburgers and fries, Skriver admitted to Byrdie , "I can't live off of burgers! This means that 80 percent of the time she eats healthy and works out.

The other 20 percent is reserved for a more flexible approach to her food and exercise habits. She explained, "I stay on a schedule because I really am all about taking care of my body. Skriver also explained that she's not a fan of dieting and "quick fixes. Skriver may believe moderation is best, but she still has healthier snack habits than the rest of us. Carrots as snacks? Eating goals. In addition to the little veggies and nuts, Skriver always brings fruit with her in her bag to eat while she's out, but that's not all you'll find her in bag.

That is certainly true. Skriver doesn't rely much on carbs for snacks or meals because they make her tired. However, she does often eat two breakfasts a day. But the takeaway for most of us is probably to eat carrots for snacks and not second breakfasts. Skriver may choose to relax her healthy eating habits 20 percent of the time, but as a Victoria's Secret model she maintains about an equal percentage of body fat.

According to Passler's comments to Elle , most of the models he works with are down to only 20 percent body fat, and that means a highly specialized and customized eating plan for each model he works with.

That also includes a customized shake made from "powdered medical food and protein" for each model as well. While the Victoria's Secret models use their customized diets to hover below the recommended threshold for average women, you have to admit that they aren't exactly what you'd call "average" women in the first place.

According to the ACSM, women who are between percent body fat, like the Victoria's Secret models, fall within the range typically seen in athletes. While backstage at one of the iconic fashion shows, Victoria's Secret model Joan Smalls told Elle , "I think to stay motivated, you have to think about how bad you want it.

It is about discipline, not punishment. Similar to Skriver, Victoria's Secret model Georgia Fowler follows an 80 percent rule of sorts, though her plan still manages to be a hundred percent healthy. She consumes one of her favorite fats daily. If you're an avocado-lover, that part is easy. Additionally, Fowler cuts out all unnecessary carbs, limits the amount of dairy products she eats and drinks, and doesn't consume processed food.