I'm A Supermodel & This Is My Daily Beauty & Wellness Routine

"I think so many people want the secret pill, but there is nothing like that. It's all simple: I eat clean, never super restricted, move my body and stay active, drink tons of water, and take care of my skin," says supermodel and Sports Illustrated cover star Kate Bock. "That's your miracle!"  

In this episode of Clean Beauty School, Bock and I chatted about all of her healthy habits, and to her point: I was impressed with how reasonable and grounded her routine was. And sure, with our busy lives and day-to-day pressures, none of us are going to be perfect in our habits (nor should you strive to be), but small steps each day do make for a better routine overall.

For Bock, the core of taking care of herself—from her body and skin to mind—starts with food. "Eating clean really guides my whole self for the day, for the week, for the month. It's the thing that really runs my life. Eating is really the primary source of energy, skin clarity, and feeling good in my body and self," she says. 

What does this mean in practice? She's made a habitual practice of breakfast ("Two eggs, olive oil, and an avocado," she says). She pre-preps marinated chicken thighs weekly so she can toss them into her lunch. ("Usually a big salad with toasted pine nuts, toasted chickpeas, toasted almonds, avocado, olive oil, and different mixed greens," she says.) Snacks are usually some Abby's Better Nut Butter, and for dinner, more protein ("We do chicken, fish, or steak," she says.) And finally, stay hydrated. ("I drink so much water—no, really, like so much water." She laughs.) 

Mental health and fitness should be part of anyone's overall routine—and while a robust mental health practice can include everything from sleep to moving your body, for Bock one of the biggest parts of hers is being open with those she trusts. 

"Most days I would say I'm active in some way or another," Bock says, but how she's active is entirely dependent on her needs at that moment. 

A long day of traveling (pre-pandemic, Bock said she'd take at least two flights a week) or working calls for hot yoga. "I have a hot yoga studio in New York that I love and go after flying or working. I get all kinds of tight from sitting on a plane for a long time or in the office," she says. 

Or she'll take a session with her trainer—who she says might as well be her therapist. "I love working out with a trainer because I think trainers are like a half-therapist, too. You end up getting so much stuff out of sessions. Every time I go, I'm like 'Geez, you need to be certified in therapy, too.'"

And while all of her healthy lifestyle habits certainly contribute to a glowing complexion—she takes care of her skin, pretty thoroughly, I might add. "It's funny because some of the products I use I do with intention—I search out good, clean formulas that work. But a lot of the stuff, I just use it because I like it! And it just happens to be clean and healthy," she says.