Chanel Iman Gains 15 Pounds For Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

To get runway ready, some Victoria's Secret Angels follow insanely strict diet regimens consisting mainly of liquids and egg powder (yuck).

But there are the lucky few who actually get to eat -- a lot! Chanel Iman told Modelinia that in the days and weeks leading up to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, she actually tries to gain weight.

The top model, who has gained 15 pounds in preparation for tomorrow night's big show, said, "I'm always the opposite of everything... I drink a lot of protein shakes and do a lot of weight lifting."

And before the show, when some models are consisting solely on air and the mere thought of food? "I have a big potluck at my house. All my friends bring over food and we barbecue and party it up!"

Sounds fun -- except the whole extreme-weight-manipulation, which isn't ideal whether you're losing 15 pounds or dropping 15.

We prefer to eat what we want, when we want it, thank you very much.

Read more at Modelinia.com... and check out the opposite extreme: Adriana Lima's vigorous pre-show regimen.

Comments

[dre31]

10:53 AM on 11/09/2011

I wish she lose it back.. Very thin is in and that is a good look.

[chris784100]

12:37 PM on 11/09/2011

Too thin is just nasty. Models just love to look like heroine addicts. Its not healthy that added with massive coke use tends to be unhealthy.

[Kevin Arthus]

01:47 PM on 11/09/2011

Ah...the '80's.

Bones are all the rage.

[Skiwee]

04:06 PM on 11/09/2011

Don't fool yourself dre. Very thin is ugly.

[DeAnnaClaudette]

10:51 AM on 11/09/2011

Well, she is very thin, and I imagine that it is natural. Being that thin isn't really sexy in lingerie.

[Styxtap]

09:04 AM on 11/09/2011

Thats awesome! more models should lift weights or do resistance training. Its really strange how the super-unhealthy-skinny models are only appreciated by other women...

[MissIndependentLady]

09:02 AM on 11/09/2011

I'm glad. Every time I see this girl, I feel like if someone shoved her, they would break her in half.

[Ohsherri]

09:02 AM on 11/09/2011

No Tyra.

[Dana Nicole]

08:20 AM on 11/09/2011

I've seen Chanel Iman with her mother at the airport, she was destined to be bony. She should, however, focus on weight training, because really thin women have low bone density, and are a greater risk for osteoporosis.

[happyone6470]

11:15 AM on 11/09/2011

Who is her Mom ?

[Dana Nicole]

01:09 PM on 11/09/2011

I don't know her, but they looked so much alike it had to be her mother.

[Kevin Arthus]

01:51 PM on 11/09/2011

Her Mom is the woman that gave birth to her.

[SuperMoncho]

12:30 AM on 11/09/2011

Ahhhhh lovely

[Theresa Ruth Howard]

09:45 PM on 11/08/2011

What is with these ladies?! One V.Secret model is living on water before a show and now another is gorging herself to gain 15 pounds (which sounds really unbelievable considering the fact that 15 lbs would change her measurements...) where is the concept of being fit and eating healthily and whatever that leaves you looking like is what it is? Either side of the polarities (not eating or gorging) is still not a healthy image to project to women. I have some advice for these models, how about not talking about what you eat (or don't) this is one time when I wish these models would stand quietly and look pretty. Stop putting this potentially harmful information out there, young girls are listening, watching and learning. If you can't say anything to upgrade the conversation don;t say anything at all! I know this is harsh but I'm just annoyed! http://mybodymyimage.com

[Dede Eagleburger]

09:50 AM on 11/09/2011

It is harsh but I found myself nodding and agreeing with it at every step...! It's kinda funny how many people blast Kim K (as an example) for being a poor role model for women, but these women are actually in a much more influential position, most of the time they come across well when they speak! but this is one time maybe they should be more careful about what they say :))

[Kevin Arthus]

01:51 PM on 11/09/2011

And Kim K is meaty.

[Stand Up for your Belief]

09:14 PM on 11/08/2011

Must be nice!! She is bony and a few lbs would look much better.

[GrownupStewie]

08:47 PM on 11/08/2011

she does need to gain weight, her body looked like a 12 year old boys at last years show. You cant be sexy with that...she needs a butt and boobs stat!

[Yam716]

11:55 AM on 11/09/2011

I thought runway models were supposed to look like adolescent boys?

[Kevin Arthus]

01:52 PM on 11/09/2011

Jerry Sandusky was in awe of her.

[ChgoKat]

08:32 PM on 11/08/2011

She is so adorable....no homo

[Yam716]

11:55 AM on 11/09/2011

LOL @ ...no homo!

[Kevin Arthus]

01:52 PM on 11/09/2011

I know it's you Jerry Sandusky.