Eating Less Doesn't Equal Faster Weight Loss: The Supermodel Diet and Willpower Revealed

Does eating less equal losing weight faster?

Why can supermodels eat so little? Don't they get hungry? Looking at the models with such great figures on TV, what kind of diet do they usually have?

Next, I will analyze their diet plans from two aspects (diet plan & willpower) to show you what we can learn from them, and why they are able to eat so little yet remain healthy and energetic.

1. Dietary Plan

Supermodels probably don't always feel hungry because their diets are nutritious and professional.

The plan is mainly divided into 9 points.

These are all things we can learn from, especially those of us who are constantly feeling "hungry".

● Dietary intake should be calculated based on body weight.

Victoria's Secret Angels are all relatively lightweight. Even models who are 177 cm tall weigh only around 55 kg (of course, they have a high muscle mass, so their physiques look great).

According to the formula I've emphasized many times before, during the fat loss period, they only need to consume 308 grams of nutrients per day: 165 grams of protein, 88 grams of carbohydrates, and 55 grams of fat.

Of course, you can eat more when you're not trying to lose weight.

Let me reiterate the nutrient intake formula:

Daily protein intake: 1.5 grams per pound of body weight.

Daily carbohydrate intake: 0.8 grams per pound of body weight

Daily fat intake: 0.5 grams per pound of body weight

● Ensure adequate protein intake in your diet

Carbohydrates provide your body with the energy it needs, but they can make you feel hungry more easily.

The human body digests and metabolizes carbohydrates much faster than it digests and metabolizes proteins, so eating more protein can increase our feeling of fullness.

For example, you can replace a bowl of oatmeal with two egg whites and a cup of skim milk for breakfast.

● Never eat too much sugar

I've written many articles about the dangers of sugar, but here I'll mainly talk about how sugar intake causes drastic fluctuations in blood sugar levels, making it easier to feel hungry.

● Eat less processed food

Processed foods are convenient, but they have little nutritional value and are generally unhealthy. They lack dietary fiber and other nutrients, and their high carbohydrate content causes a rapid rise in blood sugar levels.

● Increase the frequency of meals (eat smaller, more frequent meals).

You can also search "eat smaller meals more frequently" on my Weibo homepage for detailed information.

Distribute your daily nutrient intake across three meals and two snacks, and you'll achieve a better figure and won't feel hungry.

Snacks can include egg whites, apples, and whey protein powder.

● Drink more water

Sometimes the hunger you feel isn't real hunger, but rather a result of mild dehydration.

At this point, all you need to do is replenish your fluids.

You can search "drinking water" on my Weibo homepage for more detailed science information.

● Concentrate while eating

Many people like to eat while watching TV or something similar.

This sends a wrong signal to the brain, making the brain focus entirely on watching TV and forget to keep track of what we are eating.

Therefore, it's best to focus your attention on the food while eating, otherwise you'll easily get hungry again.

● Don't feel pressured.

Many people love to eat and always feel hungry, which is actually because they are under too much pressure. Eating can make them feel happy.

But I'm always worried that eating too much will make me fat, and when I eat too much, I think, "I might as well lose weight later."

Greater stress increases the level of cortisol in the body, and increased cortisol levels only make people want to eat more.

● Don't research too much food.

When people are trying to lose weight, they love to research various diet plans, especially since there are many "regional diet" weight loss plans on the market, which are all kinds of haphazard.

Throughout his long career, this man has always emphasized that the simpler things are, the better they are. Weight loss diet plans don't need to be complicated, and there's no need to follow trends.

Paying attention to the details can help you with even the most basic dietary plans.

2. Willpower

Next up is the segment where people say, "I understand the道理 (principles/reasoning), but I just can't control myself."

The reason why supermodels can become Victoria's Secret Angels is not only because they are exceptionally talented, but also because they are hardworking and ruthless to themselves.

You can tell that by looking at their training.

Dieting for weight loss is, of course, painful; it's so painful not to be able to satisfy your cravings.

But supermodels can stick to it. Gisele Bündchen and her husband (rugby superstar) have been drinking vegetables and making smoothies with whey protein powder every day for 15 years.

Because they all know that this is the price they have to pay for a good figure.

Those lies about "being able to eat a lot and still lose weight" are only deceiving those who are deceiving themselves.

Many people say, "I can't stick to it, I just can't do it," which only means that you don't crave a good figure enough.

When you really want something, you will definitely take the initiative to do it well.

But for us ordinary people, does having a good physique mean there are no rewards? You will have a more confident life, a better state of mind, and many unexpected gains.

Smart people know how to invest in their physique; just look at the annual All-Around Elite Competition held on Wall Street.

Section Two: Sleep

Of all things, sleep comes first.

Why does staying up late cause weight gain? First, staying up late disrupts the body's normal metabolic function and affects the secretion of leptin, making it easier to gain weight.

Secondly, muscles can grow better during high-quality sleep. If you go to bed late or lack sleep, muscle quality will also deteriorate and metabolism will not be able to improve.

Because of staying up late, dinner is also eaten late, which leads to the habit of eating late-night snacks. This not only puts a burden on the stomach and intestines, preventing the digestive system from getting the rest it needs and affecting its function, making it easier for fat to accumulate, but also leads to loss of appetite the next day, resulting in nutritional imbalance and damage to gastrointestinal function.

(The epithelial cells of the human gastric mucosa are renewed every 2 to 3 days, mostly at night.)

Staying up late forces your digestive system to continue working at night, severely impacting the intestinal repair process.

If food stays in the stomach for too long at night, the secretion of gastric juices will cause additional irritation to the gastric mucosa, which can easily lead to stomach ulcers and other conditions over time.

In addition, staying up late can damage the immune system to some extent. When you are often in a state of staying up late, fatigue, and low spirits, your resistance will decrease.

The human metabolic system can only burn fat to help with weight loss if it is maintaining a normal life.

If you can't even guarantee your health, how can you have the energy to lose weight?