Molly Sims' Secrets to Being an 'Everyday Supermodel'
The actress and supermodel shares her lifestyle tips in a new book
— -- Molly Sims is an actress, supermodel and author whose new book, "The Everyday Supermodel," is out today.
Click HERE for Sims' recipe for Green Veggie Soup.
In the book, the "Las Vegas" actress, 41, shares the secrets she's learned during a career in the spotlight, from eating right to exercise to choosing the right clothes. Sims, a mother of one who is due with her second child this year, also reveals the healthy recipes and go-to workouts she uses herself.
Read below for the special tips from her book that Sims is sharing with "Good Morning America" viewers.
Bringing It All Together
AVOIDING PITFALLS: It’s so easy to revert to old, unhealthy ways of eating—but don’t. You can do this! We’ve got to stay focused, people, and work smarter. Practice these tips below and escape slimming slip-ups.
KEEP IT HEALTHY AT HOME: Don’t buy crap! Just don’t do it. You have a growing teenager or a hungry, hungry hippo of a husband? Fine if they have the unhealthy food—but make them hide it.
PREPARE IN ADVANCE: Chef Gavan suggests using Sunday night (or whatever night works for you) to cut up veggies and prepare healthy go-to snacks and meals for you and the fam in advance. When you plan and prepare, you don’t leave anything up to chance!
GET CREATIVE: Don’t make all social events around meals. Period.
GRAZE DON’T GORGE: Gia, my friend and the talented photographer for this book, is the queen of eating healthy snacks all day long. It’s a great way to stay satiated, get your five servings of fruits and veggies...and not binge on bad stuff.
NEVER DINE OR SHOP HUNGRY: Do not go to the grocery store—or out to eat for that matter—hungry. We all know this. When feeling famished, we are more vulnerable to unhealthy cravings and bad choices. You’ll likely end up with Cheetos in your grocery cart or a cheese enchilada on your plate! Have a healthy snack before these kind of outings.
DON’T SKIP: Don’t do it. Don’t skip meals. And always eat breakfast. This will help to encourage a healthy metabolism. Skipping meals creates unhealthy spikes and drops in blood sugar and whacks out your metabolism. Research confirms five to seven small, regularly timed meals a day is best when working towards weight-loss and maintenance.
SLOW & STEADY: And finally, make a few changes at a time. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. But do start.
TOP 10 Takeaways
1) Get fiber focused and stop fiber flat-lining. Don’t avoid carbs like the plague; instead, eat a balanced diet, and choose carbs that are good for you and high in fiber—think healthy grains, fruits and veggies!
2) Absolutely drink more water—drink it all day long. It creates the feeling of fullness, helps flush the fiber and it contributes to a healthier metabolism. There is no downside to drinking more water.
3) Choose lean proteins and avoid fattier meats or high-cholesterol seafood, like shrimp and lobster.
4) Treat, don’t cheat. Eating foods like sweets or chips shouldn’t be “cheat” food. Allow yourself a small portion (think the three-bite rule) here and there. That is a healthier way of thinking than striving for perfection during the week and bingeing on weekends.
5) Avoid faker foods that claim health benefits but are really salt-filled, sugar-filled, or just empty calories—granola, bagels, fruit-packed smoothies.
6) Portion control always. Eat good fats, but in small amounts. Keep sugar and salt to a minimum. Calorie count, but don’t let it control you.
7) Add vegetarian meals into your diet. Try to replace a meat-based meal with a vegetarian one a few times a week. And spice it up.
8) Juice boost! It’s great for detoxing, getting good enzymes, and filling your body with overall goodness and nutrients. Try a liquid fast for one meal with Gavan’s Green Juice. It’s delish.
9) Try to buy organic and local whenever you can. Pay attention to the Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen. Learn to be a kitchen vixen and cook up your goodies for your friends, kids, and family.
10) Make healthy swaps, stop making excuses, and do your body good—you deserve it.
Reprint permission from Dey Street Books/HarperCollins.
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