While you may not be attending the Academy Awards, that doesn't mean you don't have the desire to look Oscar-worthy, be it for a birthday, office party or date!Oz Garcia, nutritionist to stars like Hilary Swank, Kim Cattrall, Wynona Ryder and Heidi Klum, dishes on how to get -- and keep -- that red carpet body.
Follow these simple steps to look and feel your best for a big day, with a sample menu and foods to snack on:
Night before:
7pm- Get a massage to reduce bloat, tone muscles and help relax the body. Massage reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol, while boosting the feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine. This will also help lull you to slumber.
11pm- Go to sleep- you need to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night to recharge your brain and reset your internal metabolic clock.
Day of:
7am- Wake up and go for a 40 minute jog or brisk walk OUTSIDE- you need the sunlight for Vitamin D so you can release dopamine into your system- an instant energy boost with lasting effects, it motivates you to have a healthy day
8am- Have Greek yogurt with berries and prepare yourself a giant pitcher of water with lemon (to flush out extra bloat) that you will have on hand all morning
9am- The glam squad arrives, discuss the look for the day over green tea
11am- Before makeup is done, have a salad with 4oz of lean protein and another cup of green tea
1pm- The dress is about to go on, grab a fistful of almonds to stave off hunger for the next 4 hours
2:30pm- Indulge in a square of dark chocolate in the limo- packed with anti-oxidants, this treat helps you to not feel deprived going into the big event. Now you won’t be tempted by the first thing you see!
Diet:
You have to be militant about cutting out ALL wheat products (not carbs, but wheat.) This will help speed up your metabolism, bring down bloat and increase energy. It’s the quickest and easiest way to get lean.
Micro-meals:
Instead of having a few large meals throughout the day, eat six small meals. Breaking your diet down into small meals will help regulate blood sugar and keep you from feeling too hungry at any point during the day
Sample Menu:
1. Greek yogurt with berries
2. Hard-boiled egg or some nuts (almonds)
3. Large salad with 4 oz of lean animal protein (fish, chicken or turkey)
4. High protein whey shake
5. Dinner with lots of vegetables sautéed in olive oil with 4 oz of fish
6. Dark chocolate 70% to 80% pure coco
Beverages:
Lots of water
Four cups of green tea daily
A glass of wine at night
Breaking down the foods:
Greek Yogurt:
1. It’s great for digestion
2. Calcium, protein and vitamin B2
3. Great for your immune system
Berries:
1. Antioxidants- makes your skin look great
2. Good sugars- power your body and brain
Eggs:
1. Protein/ Amino Acids (the building blocks of muscle)
2. Choline- helps regulate the brain, nervous system and cardiovascular system
3. Vitamin D
4. Sulphur- hair, nails and eyes
Lean proteins:
1. Turkey
2. Tuna
3. Salmon
4. Chicken breast
5. Beans
6. Some cheeses
Whey Protein:
1. Builds muscle
2. Boosts immune function
3. Appetite suppressant
Dark Chocolate:
1. Excellent antioxidant
2. Anti-inflammatory
Almonds:
1. Vitamin E and contains more calcium than any other nut
2. Almonds are also incredible in the fact they help you feel fuller longer, which can be a huge aid in any weight loss plan at any time of day
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