GIRL CRUSH: ALI TATE CUTLER

Ali Tate Cutler: model, feminist, globe-trotter. Her Instagram account looks like Travel+Leisure on steroids and is the envy of us mere mortals. Since becoming a model, she has scored prestigious campaigns like Mango and Ralph Lauren. This Californian beauty is not just charming and stylish, she’s also a lover of all things green and created an eco-lifestyle page, Conscious Child, to raise environmental awareness.


10 questions………

1/ your favorite city is and why?
I have been to some amazing cities for modeling, and some of my favorites are in Europe like Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin. But I have to say my favorite city is where I am from- San Francisco. Vancouver is a close second.

2/ define your travel style:
My signature travel style is most importantly comfy! If it ain’t comfy, I don’t wear it. I also tend to bring just neutral colors and a lot of black so I can interchange the tops and the bottoms to keep my suitcase smaller. Think wide leg trousers and crop tops! I recently am pairing with a choker for a cooler look.

3/ what do you always bring in your carry on?
In my carry on I always have my laptop for work, some Carmex, my supplements and vitamins to keep me healthy on the go, and some moisturizer for my skin after the plane ride.



4/ your favorite emoji is?
obviously.

5/ your fave 5 conscious products are:
Great question! Conscious products are my thing. I love Dr. Hauschka day cream moisturizer, simply the best in the business! Number 2 would be Dr. Brite non-toxic toothpaste. Three has to be my GreenPeople organic tanner, a perfect brown for jobs and vacation. Four is my pit-rok no chemical deodorant– this one really keeps the stank down and five has to be my cruelty-free Matt & Natt bag!

6/ your dream vacation is?
Bali. Always Bali. A perfect day would be to wake up with a green juice, practice yoga in the day, have a walk amongst nature, and lounge with my mates at night.

7/ the best advice you’ve ever received is?
Pain is temporary, sadness is temporary, and happiness is temporary as well. Know that this, too, shall pass.


8/ plus size modeling has changed for the better/worse in:
Modeling has definitely helped me in many ways! I never liked the way I looked before it, but now I am so comfortable with it. But more than that, it’s helped me transcend my looks! I realized there is so much more to life than physical appearance. It’s your character and the feeling you leave people with that really matters.

9/ your latest splurge for your closet is?
My vegan leather Matt & Nat bag.

10/ your favorite restaurant in the world is?
It used to be Pure Food & Wine in NYC before it broke my heart and closed down last year. I love vegan food and search out new places constantly.

HOW TO DATE... CHLOE LLOYD

Have you ever wondered what it takes to date leading British model – the stunning Chloe Lloyd? Well, wonder no more. After spending hours (literally, hours) on her Instagram account we have come up with 12 pieces of advice to point you in the right direction. (*This advice may not work.)

1. Don't be intimidated by her success.

2. Know your Guns N’ Roses...

3. ...And your Nirvana.

4. Double-denim is a must.

5. Own a cape.

6. Realise cocktails are VERY important.

7. Encourage water-sports.

8. Own (or have access to) a speed boat.

9. Always let her lay-in.

10. Never challenge her to a pillow-fight.

11. Never leave her at the bar.

12. Always be patient.

HOW TO DATE… ISKRA LAWRENCE

Have you ever wondered what it takes to date British-born model – and #everyBODYisbeautiful advocate – Iskra Lawrence? Well, wonder no more. After spending hours (literally, hours) on her Instagram account we have come up with 12 pieces of advice to point you in the right direction. (*This advice may not work.)

1. Must love dogs...

2. ...And midnight snacks.

3. Own a matching crop-top

4. Take her on holiday.

5. Always offer her your jacket.

6. Be prepared for bombshell moments.

7. Don't be jealous of other men's attention.

8. Make her smile.

9. Try not to argue...

10. ...And when you can't win. Surrender.

11. Realise kisses are VERY important...

12. ...But not quite as important as crisps.

HOW TO DATE… MILLIE MACKINTOSH

Have you ever wondered what it takes to date make-up artist and fashion designer, the stunning Millie Mackintosh? Well, wonder no more. After spending hours (literally, hours) on her Instagram account we have come up with 12 pieces of advice to point you in the right direction. (*This advice may not work.)

1. Must own a ball pit.

2. Understand that bath time is sacred.

3. Keep a well-stocked cellar.

4. Take her to Glastonbury.

5. Buy a boat.

6. Take her on holiday…

7. For plenty of sun…

8. Sand…

9. Sea…

10. And… summer reading.

11. Always buy the pizza.

12. And ALWAYS make a fuss for her birthday.

HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT QUICKLY WITH THESE SMALL CHANGES

Forget the blood, sweat and tears of regular regimes - new, under-the-radar research has uncovered how small changes to your lifestyle can help banish the excess for good and fast


1. Sweet loss
And the secret to fat loss is... chocolate. A British researcher served up either 40g white chocolate or 40g dark chocolate to nine cyclists for 14 days prior to a two-minute flat-out time trial with the "dark" pedallers generating significantly higher power output. The cause is the substance epicatechin, a flavanol found in cocoa, which results in a chemical reaction that elevates nitric oxide levels in the blood, stimulating vasodilation, greater bloodflow and increased fat-burning.



2. Sleep easy
Sleep your way to a thinner you - that's the message from Uppsala University in Sweden. Subjects slept for eight hours per night or had shut-eye curtailed to four hours to observe how sleep deprivation affected gut health. Analysis of the subjects' bacteria showed an increased ratio of firmicutes to bacteroidetes in the sleep-loss group. This disparity in the two bacterium is important because it replicates the profiles seen in humans with obesity and type 2 diabetes.




3. Go organic
A European team has revealed that choosing organic burns more fat. Researchers undertook a meta-analysis to examine how nutritional content varied between organic and nonorganic red meats, and discovered that organic meat contained around 50 per cent more Omega-3 than its more affordable alternative. That's good news for calorie counters because this polyunsaturated fatty acid has been proven to increase fat metabolism.



4. Circadian peak
FITNESSHow to lose weight fast Continue ReadingA team from France has shown that if you're looking to kill fatty deposits, pencil in a 5pm workout. After analysing world records from across a range of sprint and endurance sports, they noted that the majority were broken later in the day. This is because you need more electrical energy to contract the muscle earlier in the day with aspects such as light, ambient temperature and food intake all having an impact on the efficiency of skeletal muscles.





5. Drink water
Water really is the elixir of life. A recent study in the Journal Of Obesity split 84 overweight participants into two groups with both put on a 12-week hypocaloric diet; in other words, consuming fewer calories than expending. Group one told themselves they were full after each meal, while group two drank 500ml water 30 minutes prior to consuming three daily meals. Though both groups lost weight, the water-intake group lost an extra 2kg. This is due to the water eliciting a fuller feeling in the stomach and brain.






6. Coffee swilling
Training in a fasted state to increase fat-burning's been a popular weight-loss strategy for the past couple years. Now a team from London Metropolitan University has shown that mouth rinsing with caffeine after a night fasting helps individuals to unleash a more intense workout than training in a glycogen-depleted state without a coffee hit. Caffeine latches onto sensors in the mouth that basically cons the brain into thinking that it can work harder than first thought.






7. Don't forget your oats
While glycogen-depleted, low-intensity sessions might be in vogue for raising fat metabolism, don't do this more than once a week. Researchers from Loughbourgh University dissected numerous journals and came to the conclusion that while missing breakfast resulted in a lower daily energy intake, it also led to a reduction in physical activity. That's why slow-releasing carbs like porridge are a must.






8. Scare yourself thinner
British researchers have found that watching a scary film - The Shining, Jaws, anything with Adam Sandler - burns the same amount of calories as a brisk 30 minute walk. Films that spark an increased heart rate cause a surge in the adrenaline hormone, which leads to reduced appetite and an increase in metabolic rate - the perfect duo for slashing the excess.

HOW TO DATE... ASHLEY JAMES

Have you ever wondered what it takes to date model, television presenter and DJ – and all-round uptown girl, Ashley James? Well, wonder no more. After spending hours (literally, hours) on her Instagram account we have come up with 12 pieces of advice to point you in the right direction. (*This advice may not work.)

1. Minty fresh breath is a must

2. Get yourself in shape

3. Buy her flowers

4. Get to know her pets

5. Make her laugh

6. Buy her dinner

7. Take her dancing

8. Whisk her away on holiday

9. Stock up on her favourite tipple

10. Don’t interrupt when she’s working

11. Never question her fashion choices

12. Treat her like a princess

HOW TO DATE... KARLIE KLOSS

Have you ever wondered what it takes to date American supermodel and coding enthusiast, Karlie Kloss? Well, wonder no more. After spending hours (literally, hours) on her Instagram account we've come up with 12 pieces of advice to point you in the right direction. (*This advice may not work.)

1. Enjoy snorkling...

2. And sunbathing.

3. Buy her drinks for the ride home...

4. When brunching...

5. As well as for backstage.

6. Be prepared to hang out with T-Swift...

7. Angels...

8. And in extreme conditions.

9. Be prepared for some tough gym sessions.

10. Love gold...

11. And silver.

12. And NEVER get on the wrong side of her.