Adriana Francesca Lima, born June 12, 1981, is a Brazilian model best known as a Victoria's Secret Angel since 2000 and a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics. Since her rise to fame, Lima is often cited by popular media as one of the world's sexiest women. Lima is also listed in the 2009 Guinness Book of World Records as the Youngest Model on Forbes Celebrity 100 List. As of November 2008, Models.com featured her at No.1 on the list of the Sexiest Models today.
December 15, 2011
Magazine Covers (2)
Amica Magazine [Italy] (June 2001)
GQ Magazine [Spain] (December 2002)
Cosmopolitan Magazine [France] (January 2002)
Boxer Magazine [Turkey] (January 2009)
On the cover of this magazine
Adriana Lima Magazine Cover Photos - List of magazine covers
Marie Claire Magazine [Brazil] (September 1998)
DT Magazine [Spain] (February 2009)
Elle-Magazine-Portugal-June 2003
OTHER Magazine [Brazil] (August 2002)
Vogue Magazine [Italy] (1999)
September 10, 2011
Adriana Lima is Number One in the MDC"s Top Twenty Sexiest Models
Photo: Mario Sorrenti for V Magazine
The sexy model is back! The MODELS.com have asked their panel to measure the girl's visibility and impact (or potential impact) on that market in the last year and coming year. Based on a list of 50 models submitted by MDC's Top 10 Agencies, the panel scored each photo model based on her client list and market impact. Subsequently they tallied the Top 20 based on the total score of each model.
August 2, 2011
Adriana Lima with Baby Valentina!
Adriana Lima shows off her bikini bod while hitting the beach with her daughter, Valentina in Miami, Fla.
The 30-year-old Brazilian model played in the sand and cooled off in the ocean with Valentina (in a pink Juicy Couture suit), who turns 2 in November.
The mother-daughter duo going for another swim in the ocean over the weekend with Valentina wearing a cute green swimsuit!
Adriana Lima diet and workout tips
Hot supermodel Adriana Lima recently opened up about her post-baby body, her diet and weight loss program:
“I always change my diet constantly every year I do something different, and this year it had to be exceptional because I just had a baby. So I had extra weight that I put on, and also my body was completely different — I felt like my bone structure just changed completely. I really had to work in a different way, so I did a few different things.”
“I started with a liquid detox and then, after I did only protein . . . I went to a nutritionist — everything is followed by a doctor. It’s not that I just decide on my own, ‘I’m doing this! I’m doing that!’ No. I have a nutritionist, and he does a series of exams, breathing, blood and everything else. And from there he sees how my metabolism works. If my digestion is fast, what type of food makes me bloated and not — all of these types of things . . . Food-wise I eat like anything green, any green vegetables grilled or any type of meats grilled, like four ounces of anything, for lunch and dinner. Between that I have either a shake or cereal bar.”
SUPER-LOW-CARB DIET
While her super-low-carb diet might sound drastic and unhealthy, Adriana sees a nutritionist to tailor a specialized diet just for her.
"Definitely zero carbs for sure [6 weeks before the runway show]," Lima says. How does that feel? "Better actually. I feel healthier, I feel much healthier."
She adds: "Everybody’s different — that’s why I have a nutritionist. I go there, and he checks my blood, my breathing, everything to make sure what’s going to work for your body. For me, for example, if I eat chocolate or have dairy I will feel puffy. Sometimes carbs make me feel puffy — it makes me swollen."
Lima, who gave birth to daughter Valentina (with husband Marko Jaric, a Serbian basketball pro) in Nov. 2009, says working out regularly not only keeps her fit and slim, but makes her feel better.
"I’m really looking forward to my future," says Adriana. "When I get older, I want to really be in shape. And also working out is a great source of detox/ You sweat out all the toxins, the impurities come out.
EXERCISES 2 HOURS A DAY, 6 DAYS A WEEK
To look lean and toned in a bra and panties before a live audience of millions, Adriana works out two hours a day, six days a week, jumping rope, boxing and doing isometric exercises (which uses one's own body weight as resistance, instead of machines or dumbbells).
"I don’t lift weights, I don’t like machines — everything I do is with my body weight," Adriana told NYMag. "Every day’s a challenge, every day you’re stepping out and learning something new. So it’s wonderful — I like it a lot. It’s very intense, but I like it."
Lima also cuts back drastically on carbs in the weeks leading up to the runway show, eating mostly green vegetables, grilled or steamed lean protein and snacking on protein shakes or bars.
"I’m doing a combination of different protein shakes — it's called Metagenics," she explains. "Also, I only can eat green vegetables, everything grilled or steamed, or four ounces of any type of protein. And usually that’s what I have for lunch and dinner, and every three hours in between I have a protein shake or cereal bar."
April 1, 2011
VICTORIA'S Secret the latest swimwear
March 15, 2011
12 Minutes Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2010-2011 HD
The annual "sexiest show on television" will feature appearances by supermodels Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Candice Swanepoel, Chanel Iman, Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge, Behati Prinsloo and a bevy of other curvacious angels as Victoria's Secret holiday special celebrates its 15th year.
In 2010, also watch for superstar entertainment with performances by singers Katy Perry and Akon, with a special spotlight on the $2 million Bombshell Fantasy Bra designed by renowned Italian jeweler Damiani and worn by supermodel Adriana Lima.