Metabolic Clearing: The Reset Button Hiding in Plain Sight

What Models Really Do to Be Runway Ready: Part 1

Weight isn’t the only number that matters before a runway season — it’s also about how your body feels under pressure. That’s where my ritual of metabolic clearing comes in.

Metabolic clearing serves several functions beyond the predictable conversation about weight.

For me, the most important benefit has nothing to do with jeans zipping more easily and everything to do with giving my lymphatic system a proper holiday from the daily assault of processed foods. Ten days — just ten! — with no sugar, no packaged snacks, no alcohol, and little to no caffeine, and the difference is startling. You wake up sharp and clear, as if someone finally dusted off the inside of your brain.

Your skin? It tightens across your entire body in a way no contour stick can fake. When you stop flooding your system with sugar and stimulants, your lymphatic network — that silent spa attendant of the body — gets to do its real job: draining away excess fluid, calming inflammation, and leaving collagen fibers to nestle more snugly under the skin. The puffiness we so often blame on aging is, in many cases, just irritation and water retention from what we eat and drink. Take those irritants away, and the result is a smoother jawline, brighter eyes, even sleeker thighs.

Of course, fasting alone can feel austere. That’s why I pair it with nutrient-packed liquid protein — silky shakes loaded with complete amino acids. They protect lean muscle, stabilize blood sugar, and keep me from wanting to inhale a bakery at 11 a.m. The combination feels elegant rather than punishing: my metabolism humming, my energy steady, my skin less inflamed.

The most thrilling side effect isn’t a number on the scale — it’s clarity. I feel more awake, less reactive, and my cravings lose their power. That, to me, is the real magic of metabolic clearing: not restriction, but revelation. It reminds you how radiant your body can feel when you give it the chance to operate in rhythm, unbothered and beautifully efficient.

Clear the Decks

• 10 Days Only: No sugar, no alcohol, minimal caffeine = sharper brain + tighter skin.

• Liquid Gold: Protein shakes preserve muscle and stop bakery meltdowns.

• Beauty Bonus: Lymphatic system finally does its job — jawline, eyes, thighs all de-puff.

• Mood Shift: Clear skin, clearer thinking, calmer cravings.

• Insider Secret: It’s less about restriction, more about reminding your body how radiant it can feel.

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Fueling the Runway: Food That Works

When fashion week looms, my first line of defense is always food. Carbs from processed snacks — chips, cookies, supermarket bread in a plastic sleeve — all get cut until after the runway lights go dark. They’ll still be there later.

Breakfast is pared down, light but sustaining. Think:

• A hard-boiled egg with black coffee or tea, plus a handful of berries and a cup of 5% full-fat Greek yogurt.

• Or, if I’m on the run, a silky protein shake that travels better than a croissant.

Lean and Luscious Meals

Every plate is built around 30 grams of lean protein and a dark green vegetable — the twin anchors that keep my energy up and my body lean.

• Lunch: Grilled salmon over sautéed spinach with a side of avocado slices and lemon.

• Dinner: Roast chicken breast with garlicky broccolini and a ½ cup of lentils (my nod to comfort without the wheat).

Grazing for Snacks

• A crisp apple or pear.

• A small handful of almonds or walnuts.

• A slice of sheep’s milk cheese.

• A cup of miso or bone broth mid-afternoon — like a hug for your insides.

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Dining Out Without Looking Joyless

Yes, you can still eat in restaurants during fashion month without interrogating the waiter like a customs officer. I scan the menu for a protein (grilled fish, chicken, steak) and a green side (sautéed spinach, asparagus, zucchini). Ask for sauces on the side, smile, sip sparkling water with lime — and you’ll look chic, not deprived.

Model Menu Cheat Sheet

• Breakfast: Egg + berries + Greek yogurt = light but sustaining.

• Lunch: Salmon + spinach + avocado.

• Dinner: Roast chicken + broccolini + lentils (comfort without bloat).

• Snacks: Apple, nuts, sheep’s milk cheese, or a cup of miso/bone broth.
  

Dining Out Trick: Protein + green side, sauce on the side, sparkling water with lime. Chic, not deprived.

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