Modelling Advice
So you want to be a model! The first thing you have to ask yourself is which style? Modelling takes many forms it can be from simple portraiture at the local photo graphics to international catwalk fashion modelling. However, very few ever achieve success in the latter as the requirements are so stringent and because of this, the majority of semi or professional models are either employed in the glamour industry or advertising. Fashion modelling requirements Height is the first priority, the usual minimum is about 5’ 9” and the average figure is around size 8 (or even less!) weight is around 7-8 stone which makes the model quite distinctive in stature! Pretty looks are an asset but not nearly as essential as distinctive looks! Take a look at some of the catwalk models we see on TV fashion shows many are not what one would describe as pretty but they have such a distinctive presence that you are attracted to them. For this style of modelling you will need training in the fashion world if you are what an agency is seeking they will snap you up right away and train you into the bargain. Glamour modelling styles Glamour modelling is by far the most popular style of modelling today! There are no height requirements (unless specified for a shoot) and there are so many ‘looks’ that there is no real average glamour model (unlike fashion modelling). Diets Calorie Restriction: Basics Foundation In fact, calorie restriction has been shown to improve health, reduce aging, reduce blood pressure and have a host of other benefits! You see, overeating puts stress on your body by making your organs work harder. Over a lifetime the cumulative stresses of years of big meals can really take a toll on your body. The Low Fat Diet You've tried cutting carbs, maybe it wasn't the diet for you. So why not try cutting fats? This diet takes the simple approach of cutting fats out of your food consumption. It is based on the Dean Ornish diet, published in 1933. Low Fat: Basics - Foundation - Diet Wow - that's quite a list! In fact, this diet is more or less equivalent to being Vegan! Foods you can eat are beans, fruit, vegetables and grains. Low Fat: Pros Low Fat: Cons Weight watchers: Weightwatchers: Basics - Foundation Dieters go to weekly meetings, which include a private weigh-in and advice from your personal Meetings Leader. - Diet Weightwatchers does not specifically use calories, rather their own Flex-points systems which is pretty similar. You have a weekly Flex-points target, against which you can actually earn credits by doing exercise. Weightwatchers: Pros Weightwatchers: Cons Motivation staying on course But what if you are just starting out? First and foremost, a proven formula for disaster is a lack of knowledge and a good plan. The boys and girls you see in the magazines are extremely dedicated to their craft. That is their job and what they love to do the most. Ok, so now we have the foundation set with knowledge and a good plan chocked full of realistic goals. Your plan needs to be structured around short and long range goals. Short range goals shouldn't require a tremendous amount of effort to be accomplished. Getting to bed a half an hour early on Sunday so you can get up earlier on Monday to hit the gym is a good example of a short range goal that can be easily accomplished. Short range goals can and should also be created each and every day! Long range goals take a little more thought and planning. To simply say that you want to get in shape does not constitute a long range goal! For this goal, you need to be much more specific. What exactly does getting into shape mean to you? Is it being able to climb 3 flights of stairs without being winded? Is it to decrease you waist line or drop a dress size? Or is it to tighten the muscles in your arms or to lose a few pounds from your thighs? Remember, be specific and be realistic and most importantly - write down all your goals! Some people just go to the gym and lift weights, run on the treadmill and try to eat healthy. Like most people their memory is limited in its ability to recall how much they squatted last week and for how many reps they did it for. Have written or data’d workout plan, which travels with you to the gym each and every time you go, never let it out of your site. Here is a great place to talk about an “on the fly” short range goal. Let’s say that the last time you did dumbbell presses your heaviest lift was 20lbs at 4 reps on the 4th and final set. Now here you are in the gym, workout plan in hand and you just wrote down your rep count for your 3rd set. A sudden rush of energy overcomes your body while you reach for the 20lbs dumbbells and you set out to beat your last week rep count of 4. An “on the fly” short range goal! 1 press, 2 press, 3 press, 4 press and… 5 press! Its simple accomplishments like these that will continue to fill up your motivational pool. Workout plans can be simple or complex friends. They may contain daily information on workouts, the way you feel when you wake up in the morning, aches and pains, times to eat your meals, and anything else that you feel is important to write down. As the days go by your workout plan will contain a wealth of information, when you I look back and see what your best squat or day was you’ll be able to see how far you have come as well as it helps you set more realistic goals down the road. Another helpful hint is to take full body pictures of you (front, back and side shots) each month. Don’t be over critical by what you see as the months go by. Changes are often subtle but you should see some positive results. When the motivational pool runs shallow the excuses not to exercise start to amass and take priority, so what do you do? Best success |