Baptiste Giabiconi: Male Model Workout (Video)

Baptiste Giabiconi: Male Model Workout (Video)

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Brooklyn Decker Diet: How To Get A Sports Illustrated Models Body

Brooklyn Decker Diet: How To Get A Sports Illustrated Models Body

Brooklyn Decker is elated to be on the cover of the new Sports Illustrated Swimwear Issue and surprised at the same time. The 22 year old admits it is partially genetics but tells US Magazine that the road to getting an SI Swimwear body isn’t easy and she works at it hard!

Brooklyn excercises 3 times a week. You can watch her excercise video: Elle Make Better DVD’s by ordering it through Amazon.

Brooklyn says, “Yoga is probably the thing I held onto the most because I noticed that it really enhances my other workouts because I workout like an athlete. I go for long runs and spin classes and I do weights, which I think a lot of women are scared of. I think it is important to do weights, because they don’t make you bigger, they make you more lean and toned and all that good stuff.”

I have to agree with Brooklyn on this as I have seen dramatic changes in models bodies that have turned to free weights.

If she doesn’t have time to excercise she tries to squeeze in five minutes of squats to keep everything tight. Brooklyn likes to add nutrients instead of cutting back on food.

For breakfast she reccomends: Greek yogurt with fresh berries or egg-white omelette.
Lunch or dinner: Chicken with vegetables or tuna and salad.

Inbetween meals she likes to snack on carrots, hummus or nuts and feeds her sweet tooth but “not every day.”

It is no wonder that fashion photographers from around the world clamour to shoot her!

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Brazil’s Butt Lift Featuring Alessandra Ambrosio

Brazil’s Butt Lift Featuring Alessandra Ambrosio

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Brazil Butt Lift : The Supermodels’ Secret to a Perfect Butt

Brazil Butt Lift : The Supermodels’ Secret to a Perfect Butt

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Gisele Bundchen’s Fitness Secrets Spilled

Gisele Bundchen’s Fitness Secrets Spilled

Leandro Carvalho has trained supermodel Gisele Bundchen in the New York City club Equinox and isn’t surprised to find out Gisele delivered a chiled in the family bathtub. Apparently Gisele is keen to watersports. Gisele has been known to train with the Brazilian Body Surf workout in the pool which is an intensive program featuring water resistance techniques.

Leandro says, “We use noodles, gloves and Acquafins. It’s very good for legs, toning and definition.”

Allesandra Ambrosio also trains with Leandro Carvalho. Alessandra, aka, “The Body Angel” help to develop a workout called The Brazilian Butt Lift which Carvalo describes as “very fun.” (I am sure it is. Especially if your training the VS Angels.) The exercise combines ballet and martial arts helping to shape the butt and reduce the hips.

Leonardo also accompanies supermodels to the grocery store helping them with food selection before major catwalk events. “I show up at supermarkets again, again and again.” The cashier says, “You must be a very rich man to be with all these different girls.”

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How To Lose 20 Pounds In 2 Weeks Just Like Beyonce Did

How To Lose 20 Pounds In 2 Weeks Just Like Beyonce Did.

Let me start by saying I have lost 20 pounds in ten days following this little gem. Before I was a photographer I was an actor in Hollywood and on a few occasions I needed to drop weight quickly. Under the pressure of the Hollywood system I knew that the weight had to come off or I would lose a part. I did a lot of research and then found out about The Master Cleanse by Stanley Borroughs also known as The Lemonade Diet. On three seperate occasions I have lost over 20 pounds in about ten to fifteen days and I know for a fact if I needed to drop this weight for a project starting two weeks from now I could do it. That is power over your body!

Beyonce did the same thing too. While preparing for her role in Dreamgirls Beyonce turned to the Master Cleanse to quickly shed the unwanted weight and turn back the clock on her image. After the cleanse she felt years younger.

There are a few great reasons to complete the Master Cleanse. Do you want to look good or perhaps cleanse your body of toxins? Maybe you have some extra weight you need to drop. All of these are great reasons to get started!

You can buy the book The Master Cleanse by Stanley Borrough’s at a bookstore. There are a few precautions you must follow while on the cleanse so you do not endanger your health. Remember, the tips below are just a general guideline and I highly reccomend reading the book before you start it.

You will need:

Organic lemons or limes ( I use lemons)
100% uniodized sea salt
Grade A or Grade B maple syrup
Cayenne Pepper
A tablespoon
Distilled water

When using these ingredients make sure to use organic lemons (not lemondade or lemon juice), uniodized sea salt (not regular iodized), grade A or grade B maple syrup (not regular flavored) and distilled water as opposed to other types for maximmum effectiveness. Failing to follow directions may cause you to not get the results you want.

1. Mix two tablespoons of genuine grade A or grade B maple syrup with 8 oz of distilled water.
2. Add two tablespoons of organic lemon juice or organic lime juice.
3. Pour 1/10th of a teaspoon of red cayenne pepper to the mix.
4. Once the maple syrup, lemon or lime juice (freshly squeezed from the lemon or lime – buy a cheap plastic juicer if you don’t have one) cayenne pepper and distilled water are mixed together put in a container with a top and shake. The distilled water may be cold if you prefer.
5. Drink. You must drink this mix whenever you feel hungry throughout the day. Put in a larger container if you are going to work or will not be home. Drink at least 6 times a day but up to 12 times a day.

Warnings:

Each morning you must prepare a full quart of lukewarm water and mix it with 2 tablespoons of uniodozed sea salt. Do not use iodized as it will not work. Drink the entire quart on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. This will stimulate bowel movement and will flush and cleanse your system. This may be the hardest part as drinking salt water does not taste good. You may experience several eliminations as the salt and water will run through your body in about an hour. If you do not have a bowel movement try adding more salt or less water until you experience the desired effect.

In the evenings it is reccomended that you drink a cup of laxative tea to help stimulate bowel movement. If you do not use the bathroom during the cleanse you are not ridding your body of the toxins which is very important to avoid being ill.

To acheive maximum results you must follow the cleanse for 10 days minnumum and up to 40 days maximum for severe cases. I have followed the cleanse about 3 times for 15 days. It is sometimes easier when you are performing the cleanse to do it with a partner that will support you while doing this. The first 24 to 30 hours will be the hardest as your body is adjusting to the dramatic change of being on a liquid diet. Drink when hungry. The solution will give you all the nutrients you need to stay healthy. You can do the cleanse 3 to 4 times a year.

Also if you are in the middle of a cleanse and you decide to stop you need to start eating gradually. Start with soups and eat in tiny portions. If you go out and gorge yourself on a steak and your stomach is not ready you could cause serious injury and possibly

One other note. I did try the cleanse once and did no physical activity while cleansing. I pretty much laid around and waited for the cleanse to take effect. On that particular occasion I cleansed for 10 days and did not lose much weight. On the other cleanses I worked in cardio 3 times a week to my routine by taking spinning classes at the gym. On those three occasions i lost the the weight by about 10 days but continued to the 15 day to take off more pounds. The whole time I kept drinking the solution and I had lots of energy.

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Sports Illustrated Model Shares Weight Loss Secrets – For You Guys

Sports Illustrated Model Shares Weight Loss Secrets – For You Guys

Congrats to Christine Teigan, a new Sports Illustrated new discovery. Christine is one of the first models I shot as a budding photographer and now she is in the Sports Illustrated 47th Annual Swimsuit Issue. Christine talks about her life as a model and shares a couple of secrets with the guys on how to keep the belly trim.

“Most people think models don’t eat, but I am just obsessed with food, so I have to work a little bit harder to get in shape.”
Full Story Here

Photo by Walter Ioos, Jr.

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Anorexic Model Speaks Out

Anorexc Model Speaks Out.

It’s sounds like a glamourus dream. Walking the catwalks of Milan, Paris, London and New York. Making money and wearing some of the most beautiful gowns known to man. For some it is. For others, it is a nightmare.

Fashion model, Inga Radziejewski speaks out about the pressures to be thin in the modeling world. “I was incredibly skinny but had fittings for designers like Christian Dior and the clothers were so small that even though I was anorexic I struggled to get in them.”

At her lowest weight she topped the scales at an unbelievable 98 pounds and wore a size 00. Way to small for the frame of a 5’11″ beauty.

Inga’s credits include H&M, Dior, Miss Sixty, Benneton and the James Bond Movie, “Quantum of Solace.”

At her worst she admits to eating only half and apple a day and drinking peppermint tea with brown sugar to energize her body. Eventually she left the catwalk to get help and now wears a size 12 and finds modeling jobs in Asia.

“In some ways it was very glamorous.” she says of her modeling life. “I lived in a hotel suite. But food was just not a subject anyone discussed. Not once was I asked if I’d eaten.”

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How to get Fashion Model Skinny.

How to get fashion model skinny.

I hate this subject. “Is she too thin?” “Is she too fat?” ‘Will she fit into the clothes?” “Rob, my agent is going to measure me! What do I do?” “I just got weighed at my agency and they said I am fat.” “We tell models to starve themselves.”

Weight is a sensitive issue in this business but a real issue. As a fashion photographer I know that if I am handed some designs to shoot I need to work with a model that is going to fit into those clothes and the fashion photography had better be good. That is the bottom line. So, if your quest is to be a fashion model then you need to be fashion model skinny.

Here are a few tips:

1. Eat right. I am guilty of it too. Only an hour ago I was in the drive thru at Taco Bell ordering a Nachos Bell Grande with extra sour cream and a crunchwrap supreme. I was at the gym this morning in spin class. But the two, cancel each other out. I have to make better choices but remember, I am not a fashion model. Raw veggies are very important. Stay away from fast food altogether and stay away from processed foods. No Coke. (For those who live in Hollywood this may have a double meaning. Stay away from both.) Drink lots of water. Eat lots of protein. There is a lot of great protein in chicken and nuts and I always have protein bars within reach in case I get the munchies. The important thing is to eat about six times a day to keep your metabolism going. Also the portions should be small. If your lost and have no idea what I am talking about then hire the services of a professional nutritionist. He or she can put you on the path to being model skinny.

2. Exercise! Hello, anybody out there? If you are a fashion model you need to take care of your body and exercise. Not only should you have a cardio workout you need to get in the gym and start lifting weights. I recommend lifting lighter weights at a higher reps. Stay away from the heavier weights. I used to lift pretty heavy weights myself in the gym. A few weeks ago I was talking with a personal trainer who has an amazing physique. He was bench pressing 50 lbs and a 45 pound barbell. This is pretty light weight for a man of his size. All of the other “gym buffs” were lifting around 135 lbs plus a 45 pound barbell. When I asked him why we were lifting such heavy weights and he was lifting such easy weights the trainer told me it was all about “ego.” “You really don’t need that much weight to build a great physique if you want to be ripped but lean. You watch other people lift heavy weights so your ego competes with them and tells you that you have to lift more and more.” I listened to him and started working out with less weights and more reps and my body is already starting to make noticeable changes. If your a woman and you don’t want that “bodybuilder look” I suggest the same strategy. Also, consider the services of a personal trainer. Be sure to work with someone who is actually in shape and appears to know what he or she is talking about.

4. Don’t cheat. If you workout hard that does not give you the right to go home and snack on junk. All of your hard work was put to waste. I understand that as people we all fall off the wagon and go through rough patches. The trick is to recognize you are off track and get back on it.

5. Crash diets. These are not good if you don’t change your eating habits. I have lost a lot of weight on them. I used to partake in the “Lemonade Diet.” Each time I was on it I lost approximately 20 pounds in a two week period. The problem was the diet was so severe that I never changed my eating habits and gained all the weight back in a matter of months. Keep in mind I was exercising on that particular diet and results do vary. Men seem to lose weight quicker than women from my experience on crash diets. Here are a few model recommended plans for a healthy way of eating.

Heidi Klum – The New York Body Plan Diet. Heidi shocked her fans at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show by walking the catwalk just weeks after having a baby. She gave credit to the New York Body Plan Diet for helping her regain her fabulous figure. It promises radical changes in just two short weeks. Alchohol, bread and dairy products are a definite no-no on this plan. It also limits your calories to 1200 per day. Heidi strongly suggests eating every 3 hours and loves to snack on apples to keep her full between meals.

Adriana Lima – The portion control diet. Adriana Lima is famous for her fantastic physique and suggests the Portion Control Diet. On this diet you can eat almost anything but in small portions. Be reasonable here. If you eat small portions of processed foods all day long you are going to stay in the same boat your in if you are not already model skinny. Adriana loves salads (no dressing – exactly what my trainer suggested) and her preferred workout is Capoeira Aerobic a fun and rhythmical workout.

Gisele Bundchen – Loves meat. Gisele has also admitted to having a fondness for cheeseburgers. Keep in mind Gisele also supplements her cheeseburger diet with yoga and lots of cardio and let’s face it, most of us cannot eat cheeseburgers and look like Gisele. It’s hard enough to do that eating healthy foods! Gisele also uses cayenne pepper a spice that speeds up your metabolism with her meals.

Just remember, exercise and nutrition are the keys to being model skinny.

A word about anorexia. There are a lot of models out there that are anorexic. They starve themselves. As a photographer I can tell the difference easily between an anorexic model and a thin fashion model. Anorexic models are not attractive to me. Be healthy. Please!

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