November 14, 2011 1:15 pm

Chanel Iman had to gain weight for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

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chanel iman victoria secret 309x206 Chanel Iman had to gain weight for the Victorias Secret Fashion Show Unlike Adriana Lima and many of the other models who participated in the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, 21 year-old Chanel Iman actually had to pig out leading up to the show to look her best.

You may recall how last week we chronicled the painstaking process Adriana Lima has to adhere to in order to get her body in fighting shape for the show, including the fact that for nine days before the event she isn’t allowed to eat any solid foods at all. As for Chanel? Well, she pretty much does the exact opposite.

Having already gained 15 pounds in preparation for the world-famous show, the Angel admitted she was struggling to keep the weight on.

She told Modelinia.com: “I drink a lot of protein shakes and do a lot of weight lifting.”

The real preparation comes the night before the show, though.

Chanel said: “I have a big potluck at my house.

All my friends bring over food and we barbecue and party it up!”

That sound you hear is every woman in ~~America~~ the world filing her nails to a sharp point. That other slightly softer sound you hear in the background is every man who might have a shot at dating Chanel checking his bank account to see if he has enough money to purchase a proper engagement ring.