Elizabeth Hurley Trades Wine For Vodka and Beef Jerky

by Martha Edwards (Subscribe to Martha Edwards's posts)
Nov 13th 2009 12:00PM

Photo: Getty

At 44 years old and with a body that most 20-somethings would give their right arm for, mother-of-one Liz Hurley has got to be doing a few things exceptionally well to look as fantastic as she does. So it's not surprising that this British stunner has a few diet tricks up her sleeves. As the UK's Daily Mail recently reported, Liz has given up her favorite drink – a glass of wine – for a lower-calorie cocktail: vodka mixed with lots of sparkling water and a bit of lime. "I don't really like vodka that much," she told the Daily Mail. "Initially it's like medicine but I've got used to it now."

That's not the only thing she like that she's given up in the interest of looking her best – she also admitted that she's given up coffee because she heard it causes bloating, and she only eats one meal a day, often going to bed hungry. Does that sound like fun or what?(Editor's Note: Studies show coffee in moderation has many benefits and That's Fit does not suggest eating only one meal a day.) But don't feel too sorry for her – she's filling the void that wine, coffee and regular meals have left in her life by filling up on beef jerky. In fact, she loves the stuff so much that she even has her own brand of it. No, seriously.

What do you think of her approach? Is looking good worth giving up the food and drinks you love? Or is it unrealistic to ditch your favorite indulgences in moderation to save a few calories?

Living on beef jerky might sound crazy, but it's nothing compared to the tapeworm diet.

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Dan 11-13-2009 @ 2:16PM

Without knowing the rest of the diet, it's hard to tell how healthily she is eating. However, as a paleo/primal eater myself, I find it wonderful that Hurley's snacking on beef jerky.

Also, she follows intermittent fasting which has been shown to have great benefits to health and longevity in addition to weight loss. I do have a problem that she goes to be hungry. In my own style of intermittent fasting, I also eat one meal daily, usually dinner. I will not, however, allow myself to go hungry. If I'm hungry, I'll eat a small snack. But, there are some days when i don't get hungry at all and end up eating absolutely nothing that day.

Cellulite Queen 11-14-2009 @ 1:27AM

Sure... keep publishing unhealthy diet tips like this. Idiots. Forget dieting... love yourself as you are! Http://www.CelluliteQueen.com

LittleAl 11-14-2009 @ 8:29AM

Sure it is -- except for all the sugar, excessive salt, and preservatives in most beef jerky! Aajonus would not approve. :P

Frank jankowski 11-19-2009 @ 5:47PM

WoW, Vodka for Red Wine.. You've got to be kiddin, Red Wine is so much more healthy for a person,, I'm 77 years old & have been on Red Wine for about the last 10 years.. I hope this young lady can survive with the Vodka.. Good Luck..

colleen 11-13-2009 @ 9:12PM

She is stupid for doing this. As a famous person it makes it even worse since people will follow in her footsteps and it will be published like this. She should not be allowed to be a model or act if she only eats one meal a day. It is wrong to her and to other models who get the bad rep for being skinny when they are naturally that way. She should either work out and eat a healty diet or deal with gaining weight, mal nutrition and not eating is NOT the way to be skinny and is absolutly NOT healthy. She should NOT be admired for having a great body if she obtains it in a damaging way.

Heather 11-14-2009 @ 12:19AM

This article is a bunch of crap! Elizabeth Hurley swears by the "Live Right for Your (Blood) Type" diet/lifestyle plan-has been living this plan since the '90s. Both beef jerky AND vodka would be totally wrong for her type!!

nyyanks1231 11-14-2009 @ 1:20AM

All she does is drink coffee & smoke cigarettes all day..The new diet of Hollywood..

rose 11-14-2009 @ 1:20AM

Ever heard of the term "drop dead gorgeous?" Well that diet sounds about right.

TTTT 11-14-2009 @ 2:22AM

Why does she drink vodka if she doesnt like it? Why does she need to drink a alocholic beverage?

lisa 11-14-2009 @ 3:58AM

Thank you Vasu for all that info!! excellent..thing is eliminating dairy completely??I love the new icey yogurt which has probiotics in it.. and I like cheese once in awhile veg diets are great but too strict all that deprivation.. and cooking veg takes a lot of work i hardly eat meat though so i am half way there but whats left to eat? also vegs seem to have trouble with their teeth I heard.. anyway thanks for all that info very inspiring..

Lisa

LittleAl 11-14-2009 @ 8:30AM

So.... she's a crazy anorexic lady.... thanks for the warning.

And yet you don't put little footnotes after the 'biggest loser' posts mentioning that losing 80 pounds in three months is not recommended either?

Beverly Davis 11-20-2009 @ 2:40PM

I think diets and exercise 'that works' is different for every individual. You have to find what works for you. I just turned 67 years old and I was always thin until I turned 50 and I have had to work at it ever since, but I think the main goal should be staying healthy. The words diet and exercise turn most people off.
I try to work out at least 15 minutes a day and some days that means just a fast walk or jog around the neighborhood and I found a exercise that works all the muscles that I can do in 15 minutes or 10 min. twice a day. I also do not deny myself any food, I just limit the amount I eat, so I never crave anything and my favorite snack is natural almonds which is healthy.
I feel great and am in the best health of my life and by the way I lost 15 lbs on this routine, still working on it. I am 5'4" and weigh 28 lbs now and wear a size 10. If I can do it so can you!

GDS 11-22-2009 @ 3:22AM

I have no idea if this article is valid or not but what is it trying to promote? Starvation diets? She has probably messed her metabolism up so much from starving that her body is holding on to everything she takes in for dear life. It's a horrible message to send to young impressionable girls. People have such a hard time with moderation. But loving yourself, exercising and being conscious of what goes into your body are definitely the keys. Whether that's 3 meals a day or 5 mini meals. Whether it's yoga or running. That is all individual. But drinking and eating things you don't like and going to bed hungry doesn't sound healthy or like living in a way that is thriving.