Sims - The Everyday Supermodel

{courtesy of Molly Sims}

MY DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO everyone who has spent countless hours working to make this book come alive. To my momma, my daddy, and my brother who taught me to dream big, really big, and to never, ever give up. And for spending your savings on international phone bills! To my little family, Scott and Brooks, who are my sun, moon, and shooting stars. You are my magic.

How I went from a unibrow-bearing, braces-wearing, awkward, acne-prone prude to a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, primetime-appearing actress, and proud wife and momma bear.

This love/hate relationship with food has got to stop. Make up and eat up with healthy eating habits that work and whittle.

Like it or not, fitness is key to health and happiness... but it should also be fun (most of the time). My experts and I will show you how to move, dance, spin, and stretch your way to a healthier you.

Some people flip houses, I flip closets. The facets of chic, stylish, figure-flattering fashion are simpler than youd think.

My beauty was sleeping... as in a coma. Over the years, skin and makeup experts have groomed the glow out of me and now its time to spill all their best secrets. Pay it forward!

Ditto for the hair! I went from the signature southern girl mall pouf to beachy bombshell. Ill show you the ins and outs of hair care and styling that will take you from just everyday to the runway.

How I went from DOUBLE-dumped and depressed to engaged, married, and pregnant in a year (well, two). With a little focus, fortitude, and fearlessness, Ill teach you how to bounce back from setbacks, decide what you want, and make your dreams happen.

{Gia Canali}

{Gia Canali}

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{Gia Canali}

I have the top trainers, hair colorists, nutritionists, and acupuncturists on speed dial. Consider this book a three-way call between you, me, and all of them!

I m going to let you in on a little secret, right now, right here: I wasnt born this way. I wasnt born a supermodel. My early teen years could be described in one word: awkward. I had a unibrow. I had acne. I had braces with fluorescent rubber bands, and even better, headgear. I wore flats to the prom. And surprise, my natural body weight isnt how you see me in magazines and on TV. (Thats me because of six-days-a-week, balls-to-the-wall exercising, and watching what I eat like Homeland Security watches airports and borders.) Its been a long road from headgear to high heels. Ive worked my ass off to get to supermodel status. Literally.

You might be thinking: bullsh*t. But I mean it. When it comes to looking good and feeling greatI have tried it all. The supermodel has literally been yanked out of me. I have Weight-Watched, Atkinsed, and Zoned. Ive yogaed, spinned, danced, and boxed. Ive been dressed up in every kind of outfit imaginable. And when it comes to beauty? Ive been potioned, lotioned, plucked and prodded, bleached, bronzed, waxed and makeuped, extensioned, curled, blow-dried and straightened... into an entirely new human form.

The truth is, I have stealthily studied and applied my way into supermodeldom. What I didnt get in the genetic lottery, I sure as heck went after. I am the ultimate guinea pig and I know what works because of years of trial and error. I didnt just google this stuff on the Internet. Ive lived it. Every piece of advice in this book is road tested and regular girl turned supermodel approved. And I want to share it with you. Thinking about a new diet or hair product? Ive probably tried them. And if I haventI know ten people who have. In my circle of friends, I am the go-to girl for all the goods. If your hair is brassy, I will tell you. Why? Because you need to know that it doesnt have to be. Dont settle! Especially if it can be gorgeous and golden instead.

As difficult and judgmental as modeling can be, it gives me access to the best of the best in beauty, fashion, health, and wellness. I have the top trainers, hair colorists, nutritionists, and acupuncturists on speed dial. Consider this book a three-way call between you, me, and all of them! I want you to look and feel great too. I want to share my supermodel secrets because I 100 percent believe that when you feel good about yourself and the way you look, it shows.

{Gia Canali}

{courtesy of Molly Sims}

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Like anyone else, Ive struggled with body issues. Ive wanted to get hired for a job and didnt. Ive stressed out about my next paycheck, or whether or not I could have children. I may not have all the answers, but one thing I do know for sureyou gotta go big or go home. At every turn we can always choose to be the best versions of ourselves. You want to get married? Lose fifteen pounds? You want glowing skin? To be noticed in a room? You want a better job, a raise, or to feel sexy in bed with your partner? Then lets do this. Lets go big together in this book and make sh*t happen for you!

In these pages, you will find enough fashion, beauty, fitness, and health advice to transform yourself into the very best version of you. And while I might have extra resources to spend on expensive treatments and clothes, the truth isIm always looking for the best deal because thats how I was raised. My parents raised me to believe I could do anything, and I believe that together we can do this. Im from a small town in Kentucky and what I learned growing up there is that its all about focus, perseverance, and fortitudea little southern grit never hurt anyone. There is an everyday supermodel in each one of us. There was in me. And there is one in you. Lets go get her!