The Angel Diet, used by Victorias Secret models

Do you want a figure like Victoria's Secret models? Take advantage of their effective Angel Diet! It preserves muscle mass, makes you feel full, and will get rid of 8 kilograms in just 13 days!

• Reviews from those who have lost weight

Author: Kristina Lobanovskaya, doctor, practicing nutritionist Article updated: 11/10/2020

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Many call the figures of Victoria's Secret models divine, and the beauties themselves - angels, because they appear on the catwalks with playful wings behind their backs. In honor of these beauties, a 13-day weight loss program was named, with which you can lose up to 8 kg.

Today, the angelic technique is practiced not only by models, but also by ordinary girls and women who dream of a luxurious figure. The advantage of the diet is that there is no need to give up any foods, with the exception of harmful ones, of course. The main emphasis is on proteins, which maintain a feeling of fullness and muscle mass. In terms of diet, angel food is similar to Japanese and chemical weight loss programs.

It is not known for certain who was at the origins of the angelic diet. There is information according to which model Adriana Lima, in order to regain her shape after her second birth (and she gained about 20 kg during pregnancy), ate according to a plan drawn up especially for her by doctor Charles Passler from New York. Perhaps it is he who should be thanked for this effective technique.

Features of the Angel Diet

As you probably already guessed, the process lasts 13 days, during which you must strictly limit yourself. On the 14th day you are allowed to consume everything, but, of course, in moderation. Although such deprivations will pay off with interest, because during the course you can achieve good results - lose up to 6-7 kg of weight. What is the peculiarity of the technique? The fact is that such a diet changes metabolism, and if you believe some reviews, the weight can last up to 1-1.5 years.

Dietary ration

Despite the fact that the name of the author of the technique is unknown, it is safe to say that it was named after the “Victoria girls”. We are talking about models of the well-known Victoria's Secret show, and they are called angels because of the distinctive “trick” of the beauties - the snow-white angel wings that adorn the girls on the catwalk. By the way, the best supermodels on the planet were among the “Victoria’s Secret Angels,” but only a few had the honor of dressing up in jewelry bras, the annual demonstration of which is the true culmination of the show. Although it is difficult to say what exactly delights the audience - an obscenely expensive sconce (its price amounts to several million) or the model’s chiseled figure.

Gorgeous Victoria's Secret girls

On a note! Another menu is known under this name, based on the principles and recipes of Cherie Soria, the mother of raw food. More than 10 years ago, her book “Angel Food: Healthy Recipes for Divine Bodies” was published, which became the bible of healthy eating enthusiasts and vegetarians. The chef, who has extensive experience in using raw products, presented a number of original and light dishes, including both dietary desserts and homemade cheese (all with step-by-step instructions).

But let's get back to our 13-day diet. Another feature of it is that even though it limits the volume and number of meals, a categorical refusal of any micronutrient is not provided. Although the ratio of fats, proteins and carbohydrates can hardly be considered balanced. The main emphasis is on proteins, which preserve muscle tissue and give a feeling of fullness, while other beneficial substances only “help” in the background. It is worth agreeing that the appearance of the Victoria's Secret "angels" is truly inspiring, but what should you eat in order to also become the standard of female beauty?

Victoria's Secret Angels Diet

Positive and negative sides

Pros:

• Unlimited servings – within reason.
• The presence of fish and meat in the menu, which ensures the absence of hunger.
• No special preparation for the diet is required.
• There is no need to search for rare and expensive food products.
• Saturation of the body with vitamins through daily consumption of sufficient quantities of vegetables and herbs.
• The large amount of fiber contained in vegetables and herbs makes it possible to improve intestinal function.

Minuses:

• lack of a full breakfast;
• small number of meals;
• Meal times are strictly regulated.

What is the essence of the weight loss technique?

The “angel” diet, like any other, requires adherence to certain rules, which is mandatory if you plan to achieve the best results. These rules are the same for both versions of the technique, which will be discussed below.

1. Completely eliminate fats and carbohydrates from your diet, give preference to vegetables, fruits, various salads and protein foods.
2. For all 13 days, give up foods called “white death”, i.e. salt and sugar.
3. Don’t forget about playing sports (swimming, running, aerobics); massage for weight loss would be a good option.
4. The method described in the article lasts 13 days (the entire first week you need to strictly follow the menu, after which the first 6 days are repeated). We can consider that the diet of the “angelic” course is double.
5. Be sure to steam or boil protein products (lean fish, chicken fillet). Grilling is also allowed, but without fat. You can use a little olive oil to dress salads, and you can fry lean meat in it, but such a “feast” is allowed to be held a maximum of once a week.
6. The Victoria's Secret Angels Diet requires a large consumption of drinking water (at least 2 liters daily). In addition, you are allowed to drink green or herbal tea.
7. When the course ends, try to continue to limit your caloric intake and portion sizes - this will help maintain the weight loss effect for a longer period.

Angel's protein diet is an effective way to lose weight

A real weight loss experiment. Four months of hell.

We want to share with you the results of a real experiment conducted by Poppy Cross, a famous blogger who is actively involved in fitness. Here's what she had to say about her four-month ordeal.

The requirements for Victoria's Secret models are quite strict. Their height should exceed 175 cm, and their waist should not exceed 61 cm. According to Victoria's Secret creative director Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou: “Our girls should always be like Olympians - at the top of their ideal form.”

In addition to natural data, the percentage of fat in the body of an “angel” should not exceed 18%. To understand: the body fat percentage of an average slim woman is 21-24% body fat. For professional athletes it ranges from 14 to 20%.

At the beginning of the experiment, Poppy Cross had the following parameters:

• Waist – 66cm;
• The amount of fat is 22%.

The requirements set for Poppy by her personal trainer Dan Roberts, who has worked with other Victoria's Secret models:

1. The buttocks should feel like concrete;
2. The oblique abdominal muscles should become visible from a distance;
3. The hips should become well-developed and defined;
4. All muscle groups should be drawn on the arms;
5. The percentage of fat should be reduced by 4%.

Here are the workouts Poppy Cross prescribed to achieve these results:

• Strength training, under the supervision of a trainer, including weight lifting, squats, deadlifts, push-ups, lunges, working out biceps and triceps once a week;
• 3-4 home workouts per week, including 20 minutes of interval exercise, 1 hour of strength training with weights;
• Additionally - Pilates, boxing, ballet classes.

Over the course of a month, the number of workouts with a trainer increased to 4 times a week , and home workouts also remained. Thus, physical activity was carried out daily, sometimes twice a day, 7-8 times a week. The workload was so great that Cross suffered from colds several times.

In the video clip you can see how real models train:

Prohibited Products

For all 13 days, the following foods should be excluded from your diet:

• Black tea;
• dressings and various kinds of sauces;
• canned food;
• carbonated drinks, packaged juices;
• alcohol;
• fast foods;
• sausages and smoked products;
• ketchup;
• anything spicy/fatty (this also includes dishes that are fried in oil);
• grapes, apricots, persimmons and bananas;
• vegetables high in carbohydrates;
• fresh bread;
• potato.

Note! In addition, you must refuse any snacks (besides those provided by the method), and you cannot deviate from the prescribed menu (even if only slightly), otherwise you will have to start the diet all over again.

What can you eat? Quite a lot, oddly enough. At first, the diet should consist of lean meat (preference should be given to fish, chicken fillet or veal). As for greens, there are no restrictions - you can eat dill, lettuce, celery and parsley. The following vegetables are also allowed: carrots, zucchini, cabbage, tomatoes and - occasionally - fresh cucumbers.

Nutrition principles for the Angel Diet

Fully or partially limited products

To achieve the maximum weight loss effect animal fats , only boiled foods, in the form of salad or from the grill. Sugar and foods high in simple carbohydrates - cakes, pastries, rolls, chocolates, candy bars, sweets, etc. - are completely prohibited

To speed up metabolism, you can drink tea , coffee and plain water, no fruit drinks, juices, herbal teas and dried fruit compotes, as well as jelly and alcoholic drinks.

Sour cream and potatoes are not allowed. From the list of fruits you need to cross out grapes, apricots, bananas and persimmons.

Table of prohibited products

Proteins, g	Fats, g	Carbohydrates, g	Calories, kcal
Vegetables and greens
potato	2,0	0,4	18,1	80
canned corn	3,9	1,3	22,7	119
Fruits
apricots	0,9	0,1	10,8	41
bananas	1,5	0,2	21,8	95
persimmon	0,5	0,3	15,3	66
Berries
grape	0,6	0,2	16,8	65
Nuts and dried fruits
dried fruits	2,3	0,6	68,2	286
Cereals and porridges
porridge	3,3	1,2	22,1	102
Flour and pasta
premium pasta	10,4	1,1	69,7	337
rice noodles	7,0	0,0	79,0	344
paste	10,0	1,1	71,5	344
vareniki	7,6	2,3	18,7	155
Bakery products
loaf	7,5	2,9	50,9	264
donuts	5,8	3,9	41,9	215
Confectionery
jelly	2,7	0,0	17,9	79
chocolate covered fruits	0,8	15,6	11,0	179
Ice cream
ice cream	3,7	6,9	22,1	189
Cakes
cake for the celebration	3,8	17,6	45,2	349
Raw materials and seasonings
sugar	0,0	0,0	99,7	398
Dairy
milk	3,2	3,6	4,8	64
sour cream	2,8	20,0	3,2	206
Meat products
pork	16,0	21,6	0,0	259
bacon	23,0	45,0	0,0	500
jamon	34,8	16,1	1,3	241
Sausages
boiled sausage	13,7	22,8	0,0	260
Bird
fried chicken	26,0	12,0	0,0	210
duck	16,5	61,2	0,0	346
Oils and fats
butter	0,5	82,5	0,8	748
Alcoholic drinks
vermouth	0,0	0,0	15,9	158
gin	0,0	0,0	0,0	220
cognac	0,0	0,0	0,1	239
beer	0,3	0,0	4,6	42
port wine	0,4	0,0	12,0	163
Non-alcoholic drinks
Pepsi	0,0	0,0	8,7	38
Juices and compotes
juice	0,3	0,1	9,2	40
* data is per 100 g of product

Advantages and disadvantages

First, let's take a look at the advantages:

1. This diet is budget, therefore, you will not encounter additional costs for purchasing food for her. Simply put, any woman can afford such a diet.
2. The results are impressive - in 13 days you can easily lose 5-9 kg. Agree, not that bad in such a short time.
3. The principles of nutrition are characterized by extreme closeness to the usual diet, so you will not suffer much due to restrictions.
4. You can not only lose weight, but also improve your body health, because you will eat a lot of plant foods. Fiber and vitamins stabilize digestion and metabolism, and your health will gradually improve as you lose extra pounds.

If we talk about shortcomings, there are few of them. So, the diet may be associated with some inconveniences if you are a fan of hearty breakfasts. But these inconveniences cannot be compared with the results!

The diet menu also limits the consumption of coffee, which can become a serious difficulty for people who are used to starting the day with a cup of aromatic drink. But don’t worry, because in the morning you can drink a small portion of coffee (only natural, beans, not instant!), but for the rest of the day, it is better to give preference to herbal tea.

Limit your coffee intake

Pros and cons of the 2-4 kg diet in 3 days"

Pros of the diet:

• You will be able to lose weight very quickly.
• The result is guaranteed.
• The products are not expensive, and the dishes do not require long preparation.

Disadvantages of the diet:

• The diet is not balanced.
• The body experiences a deficiency of nutrients, minerals and vitamins.
• During a diet, a person suffers from bouts of hunger.
• The likelihood of a breakdown increases.

Detailed menu for 13 days

Let us note once again that during the entire course you should drink at least 2 liters every day - this will help cope with the feeling of hunger, which will certainly torment you at the initial stage. The menu below is scheduled for the week. Each day this week consists of breakfast, lunch, dinner and one snack (it is recommended that you place the last one before lunch). Having survived the first week of such nutrition, you must repeat the diet over the next 6 days, which is why the course is designed for 13 days.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the model diet:

• Carrying a child.
• Lactation.
• Liver and kidney diseases.
• High blood cholesterol levels.
• Disturbances in the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.
• Diseases of the digestive system.
• Chronic diseases in the acute stage.

How to get out of the “angel” diet?

To consolidate your results, you must complete the course correctly. In other words, return to your usual diet gradually, add to your daily menu only one product from those prohibited by the diet. However, nutritionists advise leaving the vegetable assortment for at least another 7 days. This way, in their opinion, the body will not be overloaded with fats and carbohydrates, and you will be able to maintain weight.

Diet recommendations

Therefore, if you have chosen the 13-day version of the method, do not rush to eat potatoes with fatty fried meat on the 14th day. Everything needs to be done gradually. On the 14th day, you can repeat the menu of any dietary day - for example, the 5th - and add more dried apricots, the next day - mashed potatoes, and so on.

Video on the topic

Towards the cherished parameters

These are the realities of life that supermodels are obliged to look great. Therefore, they always watch their diet.

Any extra centimeter on the waist cannot be hidden on the catwalk from the eyes of a curious public, because the “angels” represent swimsuits and underwear.

Some girls admit that they sometimes resort to various weight loss methods. And often they are very tough. For example, like this “How to get back slim in 21 days on an English diet.”

Of course, such restrictions are extremely undesirable for the female body. Therefore, top models in most cases adhere to the basics of proper nutrition. They control every bite they eat, not allowing themselves too much.

Basic principles

It is clear that each model has its own secrets of slimness. However, everyone adheres to the following rules:

• Three meals a day;
• the basis of the diet is fruits, vegetables and protein;
• water regime;
• constant training (from cardio to strength training);
• adding multivitamin complexes to the diet.

The secret is revealed

Adriana Lima, a current “angel,” once admitted to reporters that all girls, without exception, go on a diet before the show. She stated that this technique is extremely harsh, but effective.

In a few days you can change significantly. On the scales you can see up to minus 5 kg (this is with the initial and so small weight of the models!). Lima says that such “feats” are difficult to experience.

However, it's worth it. After all, a dizzying career is at stake: podiums, travel, filming, fame and good fees.

results

And the results in this case are individual, since they depend on the initial “parameters”. If you are an “angel” with small dimensions and weight, you may not lose weight at all, but only harm your own health. The diet menu, due to its composition and calorie content, is safe only for those whose weight is 56-58 kg and whose lifestyle is not too active. It is these girls, by the way, who often complain that they have lost too little - no more than 2-3 kg. But such results can be considered normal. But a result of, for example, 8 kg may indicate an excessive underestimation of caloric intake, and upon completion of the course you will experience a plateau or weight gain again (if you eat everything indiscriminately).

Note! This system also does not take into account the fact that the human body quickly “gets used” to a low-carbohydrate diet. Therefore, the effectiveness of this diet raises some doubts. But a few days after you start, you will still notice the results, because the “extra” water will leave the body, not retained by anything.

Observer Council

Having studied many reviews of losing weight on the Internet, we can draw several conclusions.

• The result after the “Angel” diet is strictly individual. That is, someone lost 13 kg, while others managed to suffer only 3 kg. The reason is the characteristics of the body and the initial weight. The less you weigh, the less you will lose.
• Continued healthy eating will consistently maintain the achieved results. And vice versa: a return to previous eating habits nullifies all efforts.
• It's good to lose weight on your legs, thighs and face. Folds on the abdomen and cellulite disappear (the latter only with additional physical activity).
• Negative reviews are mainly associated with the appearance of apathy and irritability, as well as with unsatisfactory results, which were caused by breakdowns and deviations from the rules of the diet.

Reviews from experts and those who have lost weight

Reviews on the Internet are very contradictory. Many sites say that the Angels Diet is recommended by nutritionists, but they do not mention which ones and for whom. The majority of nutritionists themselves assure that the technique is not intended for divine beings living in a vacuum, but for mere mortal women. A woman who is losing weight will simply suffer from a deficit of calories necessary for a full-fledged existence, which means that the body will get used to it. Thanks to this kind of adaptation, your metabolism will slow down, as well as the weight loss process itself.

Reviews from nutritionists

Athletes in their reviews talk about a lack of protein, and people with diseased kidneys, on the contrary, talk about too much of it. Gastroenterologists also leave many negative reviews, because breakfast, in their opinion, should be plentiful, otherwise you can get gastritis or even an ulcer.

Not without the opinion of psychologists. According to reviews, they do not like products that are prohibited for consumption. Psychologists explain their indignation by the fact that women often get fixated on this “forbidden” list, and soon break down and eat some of the foods in unlimited quantities.

But it is worth noting that studies conducted by Canadian scientists prove that nothing bad happens to the metabolism after skipping a full breakfast and a 14-hour fast . Be that as it may, before you go on a diet, bother to visit a doctor!

Angel Diet: before and after photos

Physical exercise

The diet can be made even more effective if, in addition to observing the restrictions, you additionally load the body. A variety of activities are suitable, ranging from regular walking to doing exercises at home. However, it is better not to overload yourself, especially if you often feel hungry. It is worth giving preference to swimming, Pilates, yoga and other calm but effective exercises.

It is advisable to exercise 1.5-2 hours after eating, and 40-50 minutes after activity it is important to eat something protein. This will make the angel diet easier to endure.

Many of those who have been on this diet recommend that you always supplement the exercises with any type of massage. Still, with a diet, a fairly large amount of excess weight is lost in a short period, and self-massage and physical activity will help avoid the appearance of sagging skin. And experts recommend that while maintaining the “angelic” diet, you sleep more in order to recover faster and feel good.

So is it possible to lose weight with this diet?

If you don't have stomach or kidney disease, then why not? The “angel” diet also has its fans, who claim that the technique allows you to lose weight easily and quickly, while having the following advantages:

• improvement of intestinal function;
• efficiency;
• simplicity and availability of products;
• balanced diet;
• lack of special training.

In the absence of the contraindications described above, you may well try to lose weight using the Victoria's Secret Angels method. That's all, good luck and good health!

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And here is the diet

My dear guests! Before you find out the “angels” menu, remember that this weight loss technique is not approved by any nutritionist.

The system is imperfect and cannot be followed for a long time. After all, you can cause irreparable harm to the body.

The first day

• Breakfast: green tea without sugar.
• Lunch: one cucumber and two boiled eggs.
• Dinner: vegetable salad (spinach, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber), seasoned with lemon juice.

Second

• Breakfast: natural coffee without sugar.
• Lunch: grilled chicken breast fillet, lettuce.
• Dinner: low-fat cottage cheese with natural yogurt.

Third

• Breakfast: Celery, kiwi and green apple smoothie.
• Lunch: chicken broth.
• Dinner: a glass of fermented baked milk.

Fourth

• Breakfast: herbal tea with a piece of hard cheese.
• Lunch: baked bream, grilled zucchini.
• Dinner: carrot and green apple salad, dressed with lemon juice.

Fifth

• Breakfast: ½ grapefruit.
• Lunch: stewed vegetables.
• Dinner: boiled beef.

Sixth

• Breakfast: ginger tea with bread.
• Lunch: steamed turkey cutlet.
• Dinner: a glass of kefir.

Seventh

• Breakfast: 5 quail eggs, a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.
• Lunch: red bean stew.
• Dinner: assorted fresh vegetables (bell pepper, cucumber, tomato).

Girls from Victoria's Secret adhere to this diet for 14 days. Some of them are leaving the race, but continue to impose restrictions, although they are no longer as strict.

There are also those who completely refuse water. However, doctors say that this is very dangerous, because there is a high probability of dehydration.

The right way out of a stripped-down collage

In order for the Victoria's Secret Angels weight loss method to be effective, and after its completion, the lost kilograms do not return again, you need to properly exit the diet. This process takes as long as losing weight itself.

In the first few days, it is recommended to adhere to the same nutritional principles, but introduce low-calorie foods, such as oatmeal or buckwheat, for breakfast. Portions can be increased if the standard amounts of vegetables, meat and fish do not completely satisfy hunger.

In subsequent days, other side dishes are introduced, such as rice and stewed vegetables. You can prepare a low-fat vegetable soup for lunch every day, sometimes you can add chicken to it. After completing the diet, it is advisable to stick to a healthy diet, then the lost kilograms will definitely not come back.

What products are prohibited?

The angel diet menu excludes all fats of animal origin (butter, chicken, turkey, duck, etc.). Vegetable oil is allowed only in small dosages. It can be added to salads or used when baking fish, meat, and vegetables.

You should not eat vegetables rich in starch (potatoes, corn). Bananas, apricots, and persimmons should be excluded from fruits. Grapes and dried fruits are also prohibited.

The diet should not contain pasta, dumplings, rice noodles, donuts, white bread, or long loaf.

Women on the angel diet should refrain from eating ice cream, cakes, all kinds of pastries and treats that contain at least a small amount of sugar.

It is forbidden to drink milk, eat sour cream and butter, sausage, pork, and fatty duck.

In addition, all alcoholic drinks are prohibited: cognac, vermouth, beer, gin, port wine. Juices, Pepsi and Coca-Cola will also have to be excluded during the angel diet.

How to stay slim?

It’s no longer a secret that the key to maintaining a healthy weight and slimness lies in a gentle, rational diet and mobility. The diet should be designed in such a way that you can stick to it for a long time.

It is equally important to maintain the correct drinking regime and provide the body with a sufficient amount of clean water. Full healthy sleep is also very important. Constant lack of sleep contributes to weight gain.

To stay slim, you also need to give up junk food. It is worth eating fried, sweet, salty, and spicy foods less often. These simple rules, which almost everyone knows about today, will allow you to stay slim and healthy without any strict extreme diets.

Of course, such a lifestyle will not allow you to quickly get rid of dozens of extra pounds, but gradually and confidently, gram by gram, unnecessary weight will leave you. And, most importantly, these lost kilograms will not return.

Some tips on how to stay in shape

• Water. This should be the basis of your drinking regimen. Avoid sodas, which contain enormous amounts of sugar, compotes, fruit drinks, and alcohol.
• Simple products. Give preference to those products that have undergone any complex processing. The simpler your diet is, the better.
• Proper meals . Avoid quick snacks and on-the-go meals. Each meal should be conscious, leisurely, and complete.
• Sweet. It should be abandoned. Sugar is really bad for the body;
• Salt. It shouldn't be abused either. Salt should be used in very moderate quantities;
• Protein. Protein-rich foods are great for building a beautiful, athletic body;
• Movement . Make sport an integral part of your life. Then it will be much easier for you to stay in great shape!

Reviews about the diet for weight loss

The results of the angel diet may vary from woman to woman. So, the number of kilograms lost may depend on the characteristics of the body, health status and other parameters. On average, within two weeks it is possible to get rid of 3 to 8 kg.

It is very important to closely monitor your health during the process of losing weight. If the slightest sign of discomfort appears, it is better to refuse to lose weight, since a meager menu can cause undesirable reactions in unprepared ladies.

IMPORTANT! Informational article! Before use, you should consult a specialist.

conclusions

The Victoria's Secret Angels Diet is one of the most gentle, so it can be followed without negative consequences for the body. The technique can be used for emergency weight loss before any important event or as a relief after the holidays or vacation.

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