The Oscars are literally around the corner. We love to watch them especially the fashion and beauty on the red carpet. These celebs get pampered and take primping to the extreme in preparation for this glamorous night. Why do they have to have all the fun? With only a week until the Oscars, world-renowned nutritionist to the stars, Oz Garcia, is helping his celebrity clients get awards-show ready.  With top clientele including Hilary Swank, Kim Cattrall, Winona Ryder and Heidi Klum (among others), Oz knows how to get and keep that perfect body. Here are his tips on getting Oscar fab, that you can do at home to treat yourself as the celebrity beauty that you are. Give yourself the red carpet treatment.

Night before:

7pm- Get a massage to reduce bloat, tone muscles and help relax the body. Massage reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol, while boosting the feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine. This will also help lull you to slumber.

11pm- Go to sleep- you need to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night to recharge your brain and reset your internal metabolic clock.

Day of:

7am- Wake up and go for a 40 minute jog or brisk walk OUTSIDE- you need the sunlight for Vitamin D so you can release dopamine into your system- an instant energy boost with lasting effects, it motivates you to have a healthy day

8am- Have Greek yogurt with berries and prepare yourself a giant pitcher of water with lemon (to flush out extra bloat) that you will have on hand all morning

9am- The glam squad arrives, discuss the look for the day over green tea

11am- Before makeup is done, have a salad with 4oz of lean protein and another cup of green tea

1pm- The dress is about to go on, grab a fistful of almonds to stave off hunger for the next 4 hours

2:30pm- Indulge in a square of dark chocolate in the limo- packed with anti-oxidants, this treat helps you to not feel deprived going into the big event. Now you won’t be tempted by the first thing you see!

What to eat:

Diet:

You have to be militant about cutting out ALL wheat products (not carbs, but wheat.) This will help speed up your metabolism, bring down bloat and increase energy. It’s the quickest and easiest way to get lean.

Micro-meals:

Instead of having a few large meals throughout the day, eat six small meals. Breaking your diet down into small meals will help regulate blood sugar and keep you from feeling too hungry at any point during the day

Sample Menu:

1. Greek yogurt with berries

2. Hard-boiled egg or some nuts (almonds)

3. Large salad with 4 oz of lean animal protein (fish, chicken or turkey)

4. High protein whey shake

5. Dinner with lots of vegetables sautéed in olive oil with 4 oz of fish

6. Dark chocolate 70% to 80%  pure coco

Beverages:

Lots of water

Four cups of green tea daily

A glass of wine at night

Breaking down the foods:

Greek Yogurt

1. It’s great for digestion
2. Calcium, protein and vitamin B2
3. Great for your immune system

Berries:

1. Antioxidants- makes your skin look great

2. Good sugars- power your body and brain

Eggs:

1. Protein/ Amino Acids (the building blocks of muscle)
2. Choline- helps regulate the brain, nervous system and cardiovascular system
3. Vitamin D
4. Sulphur- hair, nails and eyes

Lean proteins:

1. Turkey
2. Tuna
3. Salmon
4. Chicken breast
5. Beans
6. Some cheeses

Whey Protein:

1. Builds muscle
2. Boosts immune function
3. Appetite suppressant

Dark Chocolate

1. Excellent antioxidant
2. Anti-inflammatory

Almonds:

1. Vitamin E and contains more calcium than any other nut
2. Almonds are also incredible in the fact they help you feel fuller longer, which can be a huge aid in any weight loss plan at any time of day

Oz Garcia

Oz Garcia, Ph.D., is recognized as the world’s leading authority on healthy aging. As a “nutritionist to the stars,” his unique and customized approach to nutrition and anti-aging coupled with more than 30-years of experience has made Oz one of the most recognizable names in the industry. He has lectured all over the world and has been a pioneer in the study of nutrition and anti-aging.

A bestselling author of three books – The Balance, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever and Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance – he is frequently called upon by some of the most respected names in medicine and news media for his up-to-the-minute views on nutrition and its role in aging and longevity.

As executive chairman of Oz Wellness, LLC he has been involved in the research and development of some of the most powerful product formulations on the market.  His partnership with AriZona Beverage Company has brought AM Awake and PM Relax FastShots to the market.  The OZ brand is also responsible for OZ Longevity Pak, OZ Brain Enhancement Sticks and OZ Daily Boost. For additional information please visit www.OzGarcia.com.

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