Becoming Linda Evangelista

The Supermodel Special: Linda Evangelista

If you always wanted to know Linda Evangelista’s beauty secrets, diet and exercise routine, this blog post is for you!

Introduction

Welcome to the glamorous world of one of the most famous supermodels of the 80s and 90s. Canada-born model, Linda Evangelista began modelling at the impressively young age of 18. Linda Evangelista is best known for being the long-term muse of photographer Steven Meisel and Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld as well as for her saying “We don’t wake up for less than $10,000 a day”.

She moved to New York City in 1984 from Canada to sign with the Elite Model Management. Since then she has appeared on over 700 magazine covers and worked with the most influential and renowned fashion designers.

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Linda Evangelista

Linda Evangelista, also called “chameleon” of the fashion industry, is undoubtedly one of the most influential models of all time. Since her discovery in 1983, she has taken the fashion world by storm. Linda joined Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and Claudia Schiffer in the infamous BIG FIVE.

Quick Facts

Name: Linda Evangelista
Birthday: 10. May 1965, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Ethnicity: Italian
Astrological Sign: Taurus
Education: Diploma: Dennis Morris Catholic High School
Occupation: Model
Years active: 1983 –
Best Known For: Being the long-term muse of photographer Steven Meisel and Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld as well as for her saying “We don’t wake up for less than $10,000 a day”
Net Worth: 40 million dollars

Modelling Facts:

Hight: 5ft 9,5 inch or 177cm
Weight: 123 pounds or 56kg
Measurements: 34-23-36 in or 86-58-91 cm
Dress Size: 2 (US) 34 (EU) or 6 (UK)
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue-Green

Diet

The Harsh Truth Of The Modelling Industry

Models often say in interviews that they eat fast food just as often as anyone else, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Models have to work for their great bodies, they are called “angels” for a reason.

Linda Evangelista opened up about the crazy diets she did back in her modelling days, she recalls that she went on crazy starvation diets, which she would never do again. Linda said during the Ruthie’s Table 4 podcast “You just do liquids, mostly water with lemon and mints and teas and you get a glass of juice a day and you get a diluted watered-down vegetable once a day called a soup, but it’s basically a starvation diet. I will never do the deprivation; I won’t do that again.”

Quality Is What Matters

Nowadays Linda eats a well-balanced diet and does not exclude any foods from her diet. But she also said that, “If I’m going to eat pasta, that’s like an indulgence for me, because I try and watch my weight and be healthy,” she stated. “I always have. If I’m going to eat pasta, it’s got to be great. If I’m going to eat a steak, I mean I eat everything, it can’t be a crappy steak. It has to be, like, the best steak.”

Exercise

Linda opened up about the crazy metabolism she had in her early modelling years. She said that she did not have to work out until she was in her late 20s when she started working out. She said this about her metabolism on the Ruth Rogers podcast, “I think it started to slow down close to 30,” she said of her metabolism. “I started working out when I was 27, 28, cos I was like, ‘Oh, things are a little different.’ And back then if you overindulged for too long if you cut back on everything for three days, you would drop five pounds. Now, it is very easy to gain five pounds in a weekend.”

The Ruthie’s Table 4 Podcast Featuring Linda Evangelista

Check out the Ruthie’s Table 4 Episode with Linda Evangelista yourself.

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Staying Active

I have to hit the gym. I have beauty appointments. I have to work toward my next job and maintaining my image, just like an athlete.
Linda Evangelista

Controversy and CoolSculpting

Linda Evangelista had been missing for years. She no longer wanted to leave her house. People began to worry about her. Then she suddenly broke her silence. Linda Evangelista had undergone a CoolSculpting procedure.

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CoolSculpting

CoolSculpting is a cosmetic procedure that has been around for more than 10 years. The process of removing fat by freezing. It is the most popular and promising method of removing fat without undergoing surgery. The areas to be treated, such as the neck and abdomen, are exposed to cold. The fat cells are frozen and die as a result. Our body disposes of the dead cells via metabolism.

After one or two CoolSculpting procedures, fat can be reduced by up to 20-25%. However, like any cosmetic procedure, it is not without risks.

CoolSculpting Explained

Linda’s Cool Sculpting Journey

Linda Evangelista underwent seven CoolSculpting treatments between August 2015 and February 2016. But instead of losing fat in the target areas, the fat grew.

The Canadian supermodel worked out even more and went again on a crazy low-calorie diet hoping she could lose the weight she gained. She said to People Magazine “I got to where I wasn’t eating at all. I thought I was losing my mind.”

What she didn’t know at the time, and only found out later from her doctor, was that she had paradoxical adipose hyperplasia or PAH. PAH occurs in 1 in 100 or 1 in 1000 people after a CoolSculpting treatment. This meant that there was nothing she could do to get rid of the fat that had developed. The only option left to her was liposuction.

Linda filed a $50 million lawsuit against CoolSculpting parent company Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc. in September, stating that she was unable to work due to complications from seven treatments she underwent in 2015-16.

Recap

Linda Evangelista is undoubtedly one of the most famous supermodels of all time. She dominated the fashion industry of the 80s and 90s like no other. Linda is one of the few models who is not afraid to be honest. Over the years, Linda has changed her diet, is active and works on herself every day.

“On days when I do not work, I am working on my image.”
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5 Tips To Become Linda Right Away

Stay Active

The Canadian supermodel of Italian descent takes training very seriously. She started training in her late 20s and hasn’t missed a workout since.

Eat Mindfully and Focus on Quality

Evangelista eats well-balanced diet and does only include high quality foods in her diet.

“If I’m going to eat a steak, I mean I eat everything, it can’t be a crappy steak. It has to be, like, the best steak.”

Highlight Your Best Qualities

Linda is very conscious of how she behaves. Back in the 90s, she revealed in an interview what keeps her at the top of the modelling industry, ” I work hard. I try to be professional, I am never late, I try to be professional, I never miss a plane. I am never sick. Never unhappy. Never hate the clothes, I always say I like them.”

Don’t Be Afraid To Come Up With Your Own Signature Look

Linda was never afraid to reinvent herself and set new trends. When she entered the world of supermodels, she cut her hair short in the late 80s. What she didn’t expect was that it would set a new beauty standard. The haircut, nicknamed “The Linda”, became popular worldwide and also benefited Evangelista’s career.

Be Gentle To Your Skin

Christy believes in gentle skincare that makes her feel good. When she takes the time to do something for her body, she makes sure it feels good.

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