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Angelina Jolie’s Choice
My Medical Choice is an op-ed piece by Angelina Jolie for the NY Times on her preventative choice of having a double mastectomy after having genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2. Because fear can do so much more damage than a disease, it is utterly vital that we all ask our doctors as many questions as possible in order to empower ourselves and be active participants in our own health. Be your own heroine.
51 Fastest Fat Burners
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Photo of Nike Women “Make Yourself,” ad By Annie Liebovitz featuring seven elite female athletes from across the world—Hope Solo (US, soccer), Li Na (China, tennis), Maria Sharapova (Russia, tennis), Allyson Felix (US, track & field), Laura Enever (Australia, surfing), Sofia Boutella (Algeria, dance), Perri Shakes-Drayton (UK, track & field).
Work harder not longer and double the benefits.
1. Catch the running bug
Why? Because you’ll continue to burn fat after your jog that’s why. People who run for at least four hours a week melt more calories than non-runners, even when they’re not running. It’s a no brainer.
2. Crank it up early
Working out harder during the first half of your workout and taking it easier during the second burns up to 23 percent more fat than doing the opposite.
3 & 4. Go hard (or go home) — and make it quick
Staying at 80 percent of your max heart rate for 40 minutes can amp your metabolism for 19 hours afterward, research published in Obesity notes. And doing a shorter workout at 75 percent of your max aerobic capacity will give you a greater metabolic boost than sweating longer at 50 percent.
5 to 7. Lift dumbbells … slowly
More muscle equals mega metabolism boost. We’re not talking Schwarzenegger muscles here, more Gwyneth Paltrow and Kelly Ripa physiques. Strength training can help you trim major fat, research reveals — and doing super-slow (versus normal speed) reps increases strength by 50 percent. The slower you do it the more you will naturally focus on form and technique which is another reason why using dumbbells activates more muscle fibers than using machines.
8. Speed up, slow down
Alternating bouts of high-intensity and low-intensity cardio has been shown to torch pounds. In and out of the bedroom.
9. Put on weight (literally)
Wearing a weighted vest (about 10 percent of your body weight) while walking can boost your calorie burn by 8 percent.
10. Download Rihanna, not Brahms
Listening to up-tempo songs actually makes you run faster and harder than listening to slower-paced music, British scientists say. So does common sense.
11. Let kettle bells ring
Not only does working out with kettle bells build muscle, but doing it for 20 minutes burns as many calories as running at a 6-minute-mile pace for the same amount of time. Don’t replace running with kettle bells, add to it!
12. Keep it up
As few as 80 minutes a week of aerobic or weight training helps keep you from regaining belly fat after losing weight, according to researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Maintenance is key.
13. Add poles
No not those poles. Use Nordic poles while you walk, and you’ll burn 20 percent more calories, says research from The Cooper Institute in Dallas.
14 & 15. Lift first, nix the rest
Doing strength training before cardio can torch more fat than cardio alone. And if you do one move after another without pausing, “you’ll see more gains in strength and muscle mass,” says Dr. Pierre Manfroy, M.D., consultant for the book “100 Ways to Supercharge Your Metabolism.”
16. Add pounds.
Lift heavier weights for fewer reps to make your workout more intense — and burn more fat — Manfroy says.
17. Try aromatherapy
Exercisers who inhaled strawberry and buttered-popcorn scents torched more calories than those who sniffed neutral odors, according to research from the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago.
18. Box yourself in
Wii boxing knocks out nearly twice as many calories as some other games, like Wii golf.
19. Kick it
Playing soccer not only torches more fat and builds more muscle than jogging, but it feels less tiring, Danish research reveals. Anything involving play will feel less tiring and way more fun.
20. Stay in shape
Fit people have more fat-burning metabolites in their blood than couch potatoes do, scientists say.
IN THE KITCHEN
22. Get more protein
Eating a protein-packed breakfast and lunch helps you burn more post-meal fat than if you eat lower-protein meals, according to Australian research.
23 & 24. Guzzle green tea — or coffee
Downing five 5-ounce cups of green tea a day boosts metabolism, says Lyssie Lakatos, R.D., author of “Fire Up Your Metabolism.” Two cups of coffee will also do the trick, one study shows. Some people may suffer nausea and vomiting from drinking too much green tea, pace yourself.
25. Have an omelet
Eating two eggs for breakfast while dieting will help you trim more weight and body fat than if you ate the same amount of calories noshing on a bagel. If you must have a bagel, eat half and make it whole grain.
26. Stay above 1,200 calories…
”The average woman’s body goes into starvation mode if she eats fewer than 1,200 calories a day,” says Eric Berg, author of “The 7 Principles of Fat Burning.” “That’s stress, and stress hormones create more belly fat.”
27. … and cut calories gradually
If you diet, don’t trim more than 250 calories a day. Cutting calories too quickly slows your metabolism down, Dr. Manfroy says.
28 to 33. Munch on these
Almonds, cherries, yogurt, grapefruit, whole grains, and spicy foods have all been shown to torch fat. Be careful with yogurt as many of the low fat varieties are laden with sugar, defeating the purpose.
34. Fuel up right
Eating a low-glycemic-index breakfast (such as muesli and peaches) will help you burn more fat during a subsequent workout than eating a high-glycemic-index meal (like waffles), researchers from the University of Nottingham reveal.
35. Think before you drink
Sipping as few as 90 calories’ worth of vodka can slow your metabolism by 73 percent, one study shows. Though a drink or two may lower your stress so moderation beats abstinence.
36. Graze
Women who go without eating for long periods are more likely to have higher body-fat percentages than women who nosh more regularly, one study notes. Grazing does not mean eating sugar and junk food. Especially sipping a few specialty coffees per day.
37. Dine like a Greek
Eating a diet rich in monounsaturated fat (think olive oil, avocados) can help trim both weight and fat.
38. Stop gorging
Your body can only handle so much food at a time, so stick to 600 calories or less per meal to maximize fat-burning, says Leslie Cooper, co-author of “Flip the Switch: Proven Strategies to Fuel Your Metabolism and Burn Fat 24 Hours a Day.” Eating too much at any given time will make you feel sluggish physically and mentally.
39. Skip juice
Reaching for an apple instead of apple juice is not only better calorie-wise, but it’ll also do a better job of boosting your metabolism, Dr. Manfroy explains. Juicing gets rid of most of the pulp which is where all the fiber is.
IN YOUR LIFE
41 & 42. Get C and D
Vitamin C can help you burn more fat, and D may help you lose fat, research notes. Aim for 400 to 500 mg of C and 800 mg of D a day.
43 & 44. Walk more (in denim)
Researchers found that fitness-friendly offices (think treadmill desks, mobile headsets) helped people trim pounds and fat, as did wearing jeans to work, since dressing casual encourages you to move more. Wear comfy clothes when you can, pace while on the phone, and stand while chatting with co-workers. Whenever possible, take the stairs!
45. Add fish oil (And work out)
Taking 6 grams of fish oil per day and hitting the gym three times a week can help nix body fat, an Australian study reveals. Though I’d rather just eat more (wild, organic) fish instead.
46. Work the day shift
Keeping nontraditional hours lowers levels of hormones that trigger satiety, increases blood glucose and insulin levels, and raises levels of the stress hormone cortisol (which can drive you to eat more), scientists say. Our neurons need the proper shut down time to regenerate and sleeping during day hours is just not the same.
47. Nix the boob tube
Cut your TV time in half, and you’ll burn more calories each day, research from the University of Vermont suggests. Probably because not watching TV will make you do all the things you say you don’t have time to do.
48. Go mental
People who visualized themselves training a specific muscle boosted the strength in that muscle group, researchers found. Visualization helps you focus on balance and proper form. It’s all about technique.
49. Eat a smaller dinner
Your body may not digest food — and burn fat — as efficiently if you down a huge meal right before bedtime, especially because your metabolism is slower while you sleep, Dr. Manfroy says. Eating before bed can also cause heart burn and indigestion. Heart burn can become chronic which is much worse than extra weight. Try eating at least three hours before bedtime.
50. Jump-start your morning
Wake up your metabolism — and get fat-burning started — by doing some sort of exercise within the first few hours of being awake, Cooper suggests. You’ll be more likely to stay motivated and stay moving if you start early in your day.
51. Get your snooze on
Sleep for a solid eight hours instead of five, according to research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, and you’ll lose more fat. Just remember that too much sleep is as detrimental as too little. Sweet dreams!
Perfect Cup of Tea
It took me a few years to start entertaining the idea of enjoying the taste of tea for pleasure instead of a remedy when ill or to calm a nauseated stomach. Now I swear by Bancha Tea, whenever I’m feeling under the weather I will drink 2-3 cups of this magic potion and will feel considerably better by the next day. Whether this effect is factual or a placebo, is irrelevant to me.
Purists swear by loose-leaf tea but more often than not I use tea bags, except for Bancha. I have quite a selection of teas, from the sweeter variety to green, white, black and detox concoctions. A great article in Slate “How To Make a Decent Cup of Tea” made me think more about the details of my tea preparation.
It Suggested:
- Tea is best in cylindrical cups rather than short, wide-mouthed options.
- The article also discusses a topic debated by John Lennon and Yoko and sides with tea bag first then water.
Other Tea Tips:
- Toss tea after 6 months, though we tend to keep these for years… the flavor and antioxidant level decreases significantly after this time.
- Fresh brewed is always best, there are 20 times more antioxidants in brewed vs. bottled teas (applies more to iced tea).
- Preparation is different for different teas. Green teas and white teas need only a couple of minutes, ½ the steeping time of black and herbal teas.
Are you a tea freak? What do you swear by?
Foods The ‘Experts’ Won’t Eat
Ironically, deep-fried candy bars didn’t make the list — nationwide nutrition experts were polled to see which foods they shy away from.
Do you?
Bottled Salad Dressing
“They are loaded with preservatives and are a source of added sugar that most people don’t realize. It’s so easy (and tastes so much better) when you make your own.”
– Dana White
Genetically Modified Foods
“I avoid GMOs because of the risk for adverse health effects and to support small local farmers that are producing quality products free of hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and GMOs.”
– Katie Cavuto Boyle
Raw Sprouts
“Although, I love the fresh, crisp taste of raw alfafa sprouts, I avoid eating them because of outbreaks of E. coli infections associated with them. With only about 10 calories per cup and a good dose of vitamin K, folic acid and cholesterol-reducing compounds called saponins, these tiny sprouts are a good-for-you food. However, I choose to steer clear of them by substituting sliced cukes, diced carrots and julienned basil leaves in my salads, sandwiches and soups.”
– Victoria Shanta Retelny, a registered dietitian and owner of LivingWell Communications
Fake Foods
“I steer clear of foods the glow in the dark or smell like something that you’d never find in nature. My food philosophy is that the further we stray from real ingredients from the earth, the less healthful the food will be for us — and the more problems it will ultimately create for our Earth. Artificially neon-colored soft drink powder packets are definitely too oddly unnatural and heavily processed to ever be found in my shopping basket. Though I like to consider myself a food lover, not hater, my basic bottom line is ‘If you don’t need it, why eat it?‘”
– Jackie Newgent, RD, recreational culinary instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education and author of Big Green Cookbook (Wiley, 2009).
Conventionally Raised Meat and Poultry
“Although our diet has a plant emphasis. when I purchase meat and poultry for my family, it’s always grass-fed and organic. I’ve been concerned about antibiotic resistance for two decades. With superbugs like MRSA invading our beaches, we want to make sure there are antibiotics that work against these bugs for our children and their next generation.”
– Melissa Halas-Liang, MA RD CDE, founder of Super Kids Nutrition
Artificial Sweeteners
“I avoid all foods with artificial sweeteners. I do not feed any foods with artificial sweeteners to my kids, and I also tell my clients to slash it out of their diet. First, I believe in fueling your body with real foods instead of chemicals, and also know there is mounting research suggesting artificial sweeteners can’t fool your brain and actually lead to sugar cravings, which is definitely not a good thing!”
—Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD, Co-Author of The All-Pro Diet
Well-Done Meat and Fish
“I avoid charred chicken or fish cooked to well-done at the barbecue. Although I love the flavor of the protein that’s become blackened or that is well-done, I don’t want to ingest the carcinogens, known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) that form when the meats are cooked at a high temperature. So I stick to eating meats that are roasted or baked since the temperature isn’t as high and the dangerous carcinogens aren’t formed.”
—Lyssie, Lakatos, RD, CDN, CFT, one of The Nutrition Twins and co-author of The Secret To Skinny
Non-Safe Plastics
“I do not microwave food in plastic, so I am careful to transfer foods to glass bowls, and check the number on the bottom of any plastics that we use in the kitchen, especially the kids plates and bowls.”
—Elizabeth DeRobertis, MS, RD, CDN, CDE, Director of Nutrition Programs at Scarsdale Medical Group, New York and Founder of Westchester Nutrition Consultants.
Farm-Raised Fish
“I feel strongly about purchasing and eating wild salmon as opposed to farm raised salmon. When I learned that fish “farmers” could select the color of their feed to match the color they wanted their salmon meat to most resemble, I was shocked. Eating wild caught Alaskan salmon may be a bit more expensive, but the in the long run, it provides more Vitamin D, less contaminates, less PCBs and a kinder environment for the fish. Cooking with high quality, natural ingredients also means a better-tasting meal, which results in a satisfied eater.”
— Robin Plotkin, RD, LD a registered dietitian and Culinary & Nutrition Expert based in Dallas, Texas
Canned Tomatoes
“The resin linings of tin cans contain bisphenol-A, a synthetic estrogen that has been linked to ailments ranging from reproductive problems to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Unfortunately, acidity (a prominent characteristic of tomatoes) causes BPA to leach into your food. Studies show that the BPA in most people’s body exceeds the amount that suppresses sperm production or causes chromosomal damage to the eggs of animals. You can get 50 mcg of BPA per liter out of a tomato can, and that’s a level that is going to impact people, particularly the young.”
—Fredrick vom Saal, PhD, an endocrinologist at the University of Missouri who studies bisphenol-A
The solution: Choose tomatoes in glass bottles (which do not need resin linings), such as the brands Bionaturae and Coluccio. You can also get several types in Tetra Pak boxes, like Trader Joe’s and Pomi.
Microwave Popcorn
“Chemicals, including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), in the lining of the bag, are part of a class of compounds that may be linked to infertility in humans, according to a recent study from UCLA. In animal testing, the chemicals cause liver, testicular, and pancreatic cancer. Studies show that microwaving causes the chemicals to vaporize-and migrate into your popcorn. They stay in your body for years and accumulate there, which is why researchers worry that levels in humans could approach the amounts causing cancers in laboratory animals. DuPont and other manufacturers have promised to phase out PFOA by 2015 under a voluntary EPA plan, but millions of bags of popcorn will be sold between now and then.”
—Olga Naidenko, PhD, a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group
The solution: Pop natural kernels the old-fashioned way: in a skillet. For flavorings, you can add real butter or dried seasonings, such as dillweed, vegetable flakes, or soup mix.
Non-organic Potatoes
“Root vegetables absorb herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides that wind up in soil. In the case of potatoes-the nation’s most popular vegetable-they’re treated with fungicides during the growing season, then sprayed with herbicides to kill off the fibrous vines before harvesting. After they’re dug up, the potatoes are treated yet again to prevent them from sprouting. I’ve talked with potato growers who say point-blank they would never eat the potatoes they sell. They have separate plots where they grow potatoes for themselves without all the chemicals.”
—Jeffrey Moyer, chair of the National Organic Standards Board
The solution: Buy organic potatoes. Washing isn’t good enough if you’re trying to remove chemicals that have been absorbed into the flesh.
Milk Produced with Artificial Hormones
“Milk producers treat their dairy cattle with recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH or rBST, as it is also known) to boost milk production. But rBGH also increases udder infections and even pus in the milk. It also leads to higher levels of a hormone called insulin-like growth factor in milk. In people, high levels of IGF-1 may contribute to breast, prostate, and colon cancers. When the government approved rBGH, it was thought that IGF-1 from milk would be broken down in the human digestive tract. As it turns out, the casein in milk protects most of it, according to several independent studies. There’s not 100% proof that this is increasing cancer in humans, however, it’s banned in most industrialized countries.”
—Rick North, project director of the Campaign for Safe Food at the Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility and former CEO of the Oregon division of the American Cancer Society
The solution: Check labels for rBGH-free, rBST-free, produced without artificial hormones, or organic milk. These phrases indicate rBGH-free products.
Conventional Apples
“If fall fruits held a “most doused in pesticides contest,” apples would win. Why? They are individually grafted (descended from a single tree) so that each variety maintains its distinctive flavor. As such, apples don’t develop resistance to pests and are sprayed frequently. The industry maintains that these residues are not harmful. But it’s just common sense to minimize exposure by avoiding the most doused produce, like apples. Farm workers have higher rates of many cancers, and increasing numbers of studies are starting to link a higher body burden of pesticides (from all sources) with Parkinson’s disease.
—Mark Kastel, former executive for agribusiness and codirector of the Cornucopia Institute, a farm-policy research group that supports organic foods
The solution: Buy organic apples. If you can’t afford organic, be sure to wash and peel them first.
Kelly Ripa is Ripped
“It wasn’t easy (exercising 5 days a week), in fact, I almost gave up in the beginning. But after a couple of weeks someone told me how great my arms looked! I’m so vain, that’s all it took. I was hooked.”
Kelly Ripa has two kids, she’s up at 6 a.m., does Live With Kelly at 9 a.m., hits the gym for about an hour and a half, and then spends the afternoon with her children. Oh yeah, she’s just shy of 40 and didn’t start until her 30′s.
Kelly, who is not big on breakfast, begins her day with coffee at home and then a cup of Starbucks regular coffee with half and half during the show. Her first meal of the day is at 10 a.m. “usually a salad and a small turkey sandwich or a BLT (with turkey bacon) on whole-wheat bread.” Her afternoon snack is a handful of almonds and a pear. For dinner she eats salads and fresh veggies with smaller servings of fish or steak.
Even though Kelly can’t cook, she’s mastered Jamie Oliver‘s minestrone soup, instead of pasta, she uses chickpeas for extra protein.
Kelly mixes up her routine between SoulCycle and Physique 57 group classes, and also Tracy Anderson‘s Method. She likes to run, between 3 and 5 miles and or working out with her personal trainer.
Kelly’s Personal trainer: Keith Byard
“Because she’s so busy she needed a plan that would quickly work all her muscles from head to toe.” Keith Byard explains.
Byard develops exercises that allow her to focus on both her strengths and weaknesses “A workout strategy that applies to everyone. Pair this 25 minute routine with 20 minutes of cardio five days a week and, like Kelly, you’ll be savoring your new-found strength and body confidence in no time.”
Kelly’s 7 Fave Moves (25 minute routine)
- Squat and rotational row; works butt, legs, back, and biceps
- Rotational lunge; works legs and core
- One-legged hip lift; works hamstrings, butt, and abs
- Sit-up to stand; works abs and legs
- Push-up with rotation; works abs, arms, upper back, and chest
- Inchworm and push-up; works chest, arms, and core
- 20 minute cardio: alternate jumping rope with 30 seconds of jumping jacks
Alcohol Rubs, Not Antibacterials
Antibacterial products are more popular than ever but now the Canadian Medical Association wants a ban on all antibacterial household products because of fears they cause bacterial resistance.
Sure antibacterial products are easy and convenient but in reality they do more harm than good. As most things that are purported to be easy.
Antibacterial products can cause bacterial resistance, thus decreasing the effectiveness of antibiotics. The most common ingredient in antibacterial products is a chemical compound called triclosan, as the chemical creeps into more and more household products, it’s also causing bacteria to become more resistant – not just to triclosan, but also other antibiotics such as isoniazid, a drug used to treat and prevent tuberculosis.As if this wasn’t scary enough, researchers are also finding that the majority of women are now showing traces of triclosan in their breast milk. Think of breast milk as kind of the canary in the coal mine. It’s the easiest way we can measure if something’s building up in people.
Over 95 per cent of products containing triclosan are disposed of through residential drains. The compound is also extremely stable, so it tends to stick around in the environment. According to Mike Layton, program manager with advocacy group Environmental Defence, triclosan can react to chlorine in drinking water and form chloroform, which is a carcinogen. And when triclosan reacts with light, it can actually form poisonous dioxins.What kind of products contain triclosan?
There are hundreds of products that contain triclosan nowadays, with everything from liquid soaps and toothpastes to deodorants, clothing, tissues and toys. Beyond Pesticides, a non-profit organization in the United States, has an extensive list of everyday products containing triclosan, such as Colgate Total, Old Spice High Endurance Stick Deodorant, Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel and J Cloth towels.
What should I use instead to cut down on my risk of H1N1?
When it comes to protecting oneself against the spread of infectious diseases, it’s all about going back to the basics, doctors say.
Really all you need is soap and water and the alcohol rubs that are available.
What about sanitizing gels like Purell, are they safe?
Yes. Alcohol rubs are easier on the skin and every bit as effective. The efficacy of alcohol rubs also depends on how they’re being used, it’s important to rub alcohol gels on hands long enough for them to work. It’s not just the product, it’s the actual friction of when you’re rubbing your hands and getting all of it on your skin for it to actually work.
The Fashion Week Food Diaries
New York Magazine asked two models, a fashion editor and a show producer to track their food intake during New York’s Fashion Week. Apparently only the female model complied fully since she’s the only one with a six day diary.
What’s really interesting to me about this article was noticing that other articles referencing it have only listed and focused on the days where the least amounts of food were recorded, mainly Denise’s Day four.
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The Female Model
Denise Mullins, 21, Code Model Management
Day 1
10:00 A.M. Home
One cup of green tea. I have a call time of eleven, and I know Trew Productions will have nice food backstage.
11: 45 Backstage at Atil Kutoglu
I eat before I go on the runway. They usually have a big vegetable-and-dip spread, sandwiches cut up, a fruit tray, and then a huge tray of sweets chopped in tiny bite-size pieces. It’s not like they’re by any means trying to starve us. I have one massive cup of coffee (skim milk, of course), a handful of grapes, three slices of melon, four pineapple slices, and three Starbucks sample-size pieces of brownie and Rice Krispies treats.
4:30 P.M. Lovely Day Restaurant
One Bloody Mary, salmon with mashed sweet potatoes, one green-tea latte.
9:00 Takahashi
Rock-shrimp tempura, one spicy tuna roll, two pieces salmon sashimi, two pieces tuna sashimi with low-sodium soy sauce. Sodium makes you really bloated. I think the low sodium makes a difference. And anyway, I don’t like the taste of regular soy sauce. About a liter and a half of water throughout the day.
Day 2
11:00 A.M. Home
Cup of green tea.
1:30 P.M. Brunch at Freemans
Three cups of coffee. Split the artichoke-dip appetizer with my boyfriend. Spinach salad (contemplated ordering the dressing on the side, then ordered extra dressing).
6:30 (to about 10:00) Super Bowl Party
I told myself before going I would be good and not indulge in the junk-food buffet. I am a professional, after all! Two red-velvet cupcakes with white-chocolate-cream-cheese frosting, one bowl of chili (without cheese!), one piece of cheesecake with blueberry topping. I managed to pass on the chips and dips, and only had a bite of the pepperoni stromboli, and it was damn good! Throughout the day, drank about a liter and a half of water.
Day 3
10:30 A.M. Home
One cup green tea, one bowl of vanilla low-fat yogurt with oatmeal topped with blueberries.
3:00 P.M. Lunch on the Go
Running around all day to fittings and castings, so no time to stop for lunch. One cashew-cookie Lärabar.
4:00 Backstage at H. Fredriksson Show
Half a cinnamon bagel with cream cheese.
9:00 Stand
Chopped salad (I watched my boyfriend scarf a juicy burger, then wash it down with a milkshake. I was impressed by my willpower), four onion rings (damn it!). About a liter of water throughout the day.
Day 4
10:00 A.M. Home
One bottle Kombucha tea. It’s a fermented Chinese tea. Supposedly it has all of these properties for the immune system, metabolism support, digestion. One apple.
1:45 P.M. Clinton Street Baking Company
Bowl of lobster bisque. I only stared at the biscuit that came with it.
8:00 Cube 63
Two gyoza, one piece scallop (no rice), one spicy scallop roll, one Clinton roll. Again, low-sodium soy sauce. I love sushi. It’s lean protein, it’s good for you. About a liter of water throughout the day.
Day 5
9:00 A.M. Home
One bottle Kombucha tea.
1:00 P.M. Starbucks
Grande soy latte. I do soy milk if I’m at a place that has it. My mom is a nurse, so my parents are into healthy eating. When you’re tired and stressed, you don’t have much of an appetite. So when I drink a big coffee like this, I find it kind of filling. It’ll hold me over until I have a chance to get something to eat.
2:00 Backstage at Cynthia Vincent
Three slices of melon, one massive cup of coffee, half a tomato-and-mozzarella sandwich, two bite-size pieces of a Rice Krispies treat.
7:00 Boyfriend’s House
It was too cold to go out to dinner, so we just ordered in: three pieces of bok choy, four chunks of General Tso’s chicken, one mystery shrimp, half a bowl of brown rice.
9:00 Boyfriend’s House
I needed chocolate! Two bites of a Snickers bar that he has at his place. Generally, I don’t [keep it in the house]. But I usually have some sort of M&Ms in my freezer or something because we all crave sweets—especially girls. About a liter of water throughout the day.
Day 6
10:00 A.M. Home
One bottle of Kombucha tea.
1:30 P.M. Backstage at Myself by Kai Kühne
Two pieces of a veggie roll, one crab cake, a handful of gummy bears, four Tootsie Rolls, a glass of Champagne.
5:00 Café Habana
One margarita after my last show as a kind of celebration. When you leave those shows, you are always on such a high. I had been super-busy the past two weeks with castings and sitting. I was unwinding. It was a crazy two weeks. Two slices of chicken and a cheese quesadilla.
9:30 Momofuku with Friends
One bowl of kimchee stew. Once again, about a liter and a half of water throughout the day.
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The Male Model and Personal Trainer
Juris Kupris, 25, Request Models
Day 1
5:30 A.M. Home
Bowl of oatmeal with flax seeds, banana, skim milk, and a scoop of nonfat Greek yogurt and honey. One glass of water, and a tall cup of black or green tea. I have this meal just to get me out the door. This way I won’t be ravenous a few hours later.
8:30 The Coffee Shop, Union Square
Five-egg-white-tomato-and-spinach omelette with goat cheese and a piece of multigrain toast. One glass of water.
NOON Cafeteria
Turkey meat loaf with Brussels sprouts and sweet-potato mash. One unsweetened iced tea.
3:00 P.M. On a shoot
A few pieces of pork tenderloin and about ten pieces of asparagus as a snack. One espresso.
6:00 Equinox
A protein shake with peanut butter, banana, and spirulina. I like the spirulina because it has phytovitamins. I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma last year, so I’m really big on anti-oxidants and keeping my body clean.
8:00 Home
Whole grilled branzino with wilted kale and fava beans that my wife made. One peppermint tea.
Day 2
5:30 A.M. Home
Big bowl of oatmeal with prunes, raw cashews, banana, and a scoop of fat-free Greek yogurt.
8:30 From Eli’s on the Upper East Side, Eaten on the Run
Multigrain sandwich with fat-free cream cheese, Nova, and scallions. Large English Breakfast tea.
11:00 Running Around Between Training Appointments
I eat a Zone Bar for a snack. Taking healthy snack alternatives with you during the day can help your metabolism and keep your energy high between meals.
2:00 P.M. Lenny’s
Large salad with romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, chickpeas, kidney beans, artichokes, sprouts, and tomatoes.
5:00 My Office on West 86th Street
An apple with some peanut butter. We keep apples and peanut butter in the fridge at the office.
9:15 Sant Ambroeus
Mushroom soup to start. I send the bread basket back with the waiter to avoid filling up on carbs before my meal. Beef brisket for my main course. The brisket is served with wilted kale and thin-sliced potatoes; I limit myself to two potato slices! I split a fruit tart for dessert.
Day 3
6:30 A.M. Home
One cup Kashi cereal with skim milk, blueberries, and a scoop of Greek yogurt.
10:30 The Pump, 21st Street and Broadway
Two high-protein multigrain pancakes with sugar-free syrup and an order of scrambled egg whites with avocado and tomatoes.
1:00 P.M. Office
Total fat-free Greek yogurt with a scoop of peanut butter and a tablespoon of honey. This is one of my favorite snacks when in a rush.
4:00 In the Car on the Way to the Hamptons
I always keep Blue Diamond smoked almonds in the car to snack on, and polish them off with an apple.
6:30 In the Car
Half a Clif bar. This is just to get some carbohydrates before I hit the trails in Montauk for a nighttime mountain-bike ride.
9:15 Suki Zuki in Water Mill
Three pieces of salmon, three pieces of toro sashimi, one tuna sandwich roll. I try to order only one roll and the rest sashimi to stay away from the carbs at night. Asian chicken salad. Asahi beer. I rarely drink. Sometimes I have a beer at the end of the week.
Day 4
8:30 A.M. Hampton Coffee Company
Whole-wheat breakfast burrito with chorizo, black beans, and tomato salsa, and half a glass of grapefruit juice. If you eat the same thing every day, your body adapts to the number of calories you provide it. So if you mix it up, you can rev up your metabolism.
10:30 At the House as I Was Getting Ready for Mountain-Bike Ride
Clif bar and banana.
2:30 P.M. Babette’s in East Hampton
Turkey burger on a multigrain bun with sweet-potato fries and a green salad. I always use mustard instead of mayo or ketchup, which have a lot of fat and sugar. I eat half the fries. Portion control is mandatory for maintaining ideal weight. When ordering sandwiches or burgers, I like to do the fold-over trick with the bun, which involves cutting the burger in half and putting both halves of the meat in the center and only one half of the bun on the top and bottom. It’s a great way to cut down on carbs without sacrificing the taste.
5:00 Home
Smoked-fish spread with Wasa multigrain crackers. This is one of my favorite snacks. Being Latvian, I was brought up with this kind of stuff, so I enjoy it. I add some alfalfa sprouts to the top of the cracker, which is all multigrain and doesn’t have gluten so it doesn’t make you look puffy.
Day 1
7:00 Dinner Party at a Friend’s House in Water Mill
I avoid the fried appetizers, and enjoy the shrimp and oysters from the raw bar.
8:00 Dinner
Filet mignon with portobello mushrooms and asparagus. I take an extra serving of the mushrooms and asparagus and skip the potatoes. I have a glass of red wine with dinner and a small portion of the five-berry cobbler for dessert minus the ice cream. I allow myself to have a few bites of something I love, but I am careful not to overdo it. Dinner parties are only a food challenge if you allow them to be.
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The Show Producer
Nian Fish, 56, Creative Director of Media-Relations Company KCD
7:00 A.M. Home
One glass of water with two packs of Emergen-C, Chinese herbs for the immune system, B12, calcium, magnesium. I do herbs and vitamins year-round, but I add in the Emergen-C during Fashion Week because I don’t do drugs. It’s an immune-system booster that gives me energy.
7:15 Home
Mariage Frères Montagne d’Or black tea with honey and soy milk. This is my comfort food. It’s black tea with caffeine and all of these amazing flavors in one beverage. I bring it from Paris. The honey-and-milk is a childhood comfort thing. I’ve been drinking tea since I was 9 years old.
10:00 Studio
Yogurt, granola, fruit. I really need my protein in the morning. I probably eat more regularly during Fashion Week. As long as I have protein in the morning I have energy. Today we had to review 150 looks with [Calvin Klein designer] Francisco Costa and stylist Karl Templer, to get the final 42 that will go in the show. Then we had 150 go-sees to decide the 22 girls who will be in the Calvin Klein show. We also had music meetings and meetings about model pacing, which is how the show is choreographed.
11:00 At the Community Desk Where I Work
Earl Grey tea with honey and soy milk.
1:30 P.M. Studio
Caesar salad with a piece of salmon. As the producer, I call the meal breaks. I like to do traditional lunch somewhere between 1 and 2 p.m. It’s a buffet. We have a caterer devoted to us 24/7. It makes the whole process more efficient.
5:00 Studio
Hot chai with soy milk from Starbucks.
7:30 Studio
Mixed green salad, broccoli rabe. I don’t eat chicken or meat. And there was no fish. I like to call dinner between 7 and 8 p.m. If we work past midnight, I call for another meal because we need the energy.
11:00 Studio
Green tea.
Day 2
6:00 A.M. Home
Daily vitamin routine.
7:00 Home
Water.
9:00 Studio
Scrambled eggs, half bagel with butter, Earl Grey tea with honey and milk. This was definitely a treat.
1:30 P.M. Studio
Green salad, swordfish.
4:00 Studio
Hot chai with soy milk.
5:30 Studio
Bottle of water. All the 20-year-olds are eating the chocolate cakes, which I’m sure are delicious, but I can’t do that without crashing.
7:30 Studio
Endive salad, fish.
11:00 Studio
Green tea.
Day 3
7:00 A.M. Home
Daily vitamin routine.
9:00 Cafe Cluny
Oatmeal with dried fruit and walnuts, Earl Grey tea with honey and milk. I had a meeting about the décor for the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards.
11:00 Studio
Bottle of water. Today we have a hair-and-makeup test for the models. Then we review the lighting and set design, and make the final decisions on the outfits.
1:30 P.M. Studio
Green salad, carrot soup.
2:00 Studio
Bottle of water.
4:00 Studio
Hot chai with soy milk.
6:00 Studio
Bottle of water.
7:30 Studio
Green salad, grilled asparagus. I missed protein that day.
10:00 Studio
Bottle of water. I realized I don’t drink enough water.
MIDNIGHT Studio
Green tea.
1:00 A.M. Studio
Bottle of water.
2:00 Studio
Popcorn. I like it because it’s filling, it’s light, and it’s crunchy. Comfort food.
Day 4
8:00 A.M. Home
Daily vitamin routine.
9:00 Studio
Scrambled eggs, half bagel with butter, Earl Grey tea with honey and milk.
11:00 Studio
Bottle of water.
1:30 P.M. Studio
Green salad, mushroom soup.
3:00 Studio
Bottle of water.
4:00 Studio
Hot chai with soy milk.
6:00 Studio
Bottle of water.
7:30 Studio
Green salad, swordfish.
10:00 Studio
Bottle of water.
MIDNIGHT Studio
Green tea.
2:00 A.M. Mexican Takeout at the Studio
Corn tortilla with yellow rice and guacamole. We needed food to keep going. Caffeine was not enough.
3:00 A.M. Studio
Bottle of water.
5:00 Studio
Green tea.
6:00 Studio
Bottle of water.
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The Fashion Editor
Anne Slowey, Fashion-News Director and Accessories Editor, Elle
Day 1
7:30 A.M. Home
Two 1,000-mg. Emergen-C with seven mineral ascorbates and 32 mineral complexes, one ounce of Super KMH, Mona Vie (berry extract), aloe juice, chlorophyll, two Nature’s Way Fenu-Thyme, one advance natural FloroMax, three Wellness Formula tablets, twenty drops Super Lysine Plus, two Theraveda Usha daytime stress formula tablets.
10:30 Sant Ambroeus
Milanese eggs and iced skim latte.
2:00 P.M. Patrik Ervell
Bottle of water and glass of white wine.
3:00 Waiting for the United Bamboo Show
Water.
4:00 Waiting for the Diane Von Furstenberg Show
Water.
5:00 Waiting for the Luella Bartley Show
Water.
6:00 Waiting for the Phillip Lim Show
Water.
7:00 Waiting for the Tuleh Show
Water.
8:30 At a Friend’s London Terrace Apartment Watching TV
Two glasses of red wine, Camembert and crackers, three olives during Prince’s Super Bowl halftime performance.
11:30 Home
Repeat Fenu-Thyme, Wellness Formula tablets, and add Theraveda Nisha nighttime stress formula.
Day 2
7:30 A.M. Home
Daily vitamin routine.
9:30 In Car on Way to Carolina Herrera at the Tents
Iced skim latte.
11:30 Office
Water and green tea.
12:30 P.M. At My Desk
Vegetable soup from Westerly. Water.
3:30 On My Way to the Thakoon Show
Synergy Kombucha drink and an Organic Food Bar.
5:00 Office
Water and green tea.
7:00 Dos Caminos on Park Avenue, Before the Marc Jacobs Show
Two ounces seviche, guacamole and chips, and two Partida Añejos on the rocks with fresh lime.
10:00 Marc Jacobs After-Party
Two glasses of Champagne.
11:30 Home
Daily vitamin routine.
Day 3
7:30 A.M. Home
Daily vitamin routine.
9:30 In the Car on the Way to the Office
Grande iced skim latte.
11:00 Office
Green tea and water.
12:30 P.M. On the Way to the Derek Lam Show
Grande iced skim latte.
2:00 Bottino
Fennel salad, squash soup, hot water with lemon.
3:00 Office
Water and green tea.
4:00 Office
Organic Food Bar and Synergy Kombucha drink.
7:00 In Car to Joe Zee’s Party at DB Bistro Moderne
Water.
7:15 DB Bistro
Glass of Champagne and one caviar potato tidbit.
9:00 Narciso Rodriguez After-Party at the Rose Bar in the Gramercy Park Hotel
Two mini meat tidbits and two glasses of Champagne.
11:30 Home
Daily vitamin routine.
