“Vanderpump Rules” alum Stassi Schroeder recently walked in a Sports Illustrated fashion show in a bright orange bikini. As she strutted down the runway, onlookers stared in amazement, and netizens on social media praised the reality TV star, complimenting her looks. Now that the show has come and gone, a source is opening up about what Schroeder reportedly went through to become runway ready.
A source told The Daily Mail that Schroeder wanted to look her best for the Sports Illustrated fashion show. So, in order to get into the best shape, the Bravo veteran reportedly stuck to a very strict diet.
“Stassi really wanted to look incredible for the show so went on a massive diet,” the source said, claiming that she “skipped breakfast, had only a salad for lunch and then did not touch a carb after 5 p.m.”
They added, “So she was only having about 600 calories a day.”
What Was Stassi Schroeder Eating And Drinking To Get Prepared For The Sports Illustrated Fashion Show?
According to the source, Schroeder’s alleged diet was so effective that the mother of two started seeing results almost instantly.
“The weight just melted off her body, but that kind of diet is very hard to do because the cravings are insane,” the source shared. “It’s not easy for her to diet that hardcore, but the results are amazing and she felt great about herself.”
It’s unclear exactly what Schroeder ate while dieting, but in the past, she said her routine consisted of a caffeinated Celsius drink in the morning and, for lunch, a Chinese chicken salad with chicken, lettuce, carrot slices, ginger, and almonds.
Regarding dinner, the “Vanderpump Villa” star would eat a snack to keep her full throughout the night.
Stassi Schroeder Previously Said She Stays Thin By Trying To ‘Starve’ Herself
Schroeder previously raised eyebrows when she confessed to starving herself to stay thin during a 2017 interview.
When asked about her fitness routine, Schroeder claimed, “I’m really lazy. I stay thin by trying to starve myself for the most part, if I’m being totally honest.”
She went even further, sharing, “When I’m home in LA, it’s like one meal a day, but when I go out of town or on work trips, it’s breakfast, lunch and dinner.”
Despite her limited intake, Schroeder said she enjoys foods such as cheeseburgers, hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, pizza, and Mexican dishes.
Later in that interview, Schroeder got candid about getting work done on her body, saying, “I’ve always been really open. Even when I got a chin implant when I was 18 years old, and anyone who asked me, I would always tell them.”
For Schroeder, being honest was more important than putting “on this facade” that she was perfect. “Then the rest of us look at it and feel badly about ourselves. I’m all about plastic surgery or Botox and fillers, but be open about it, because there’s nothing to be ashamed of,” she said.
Who Else Walked In The Sports Illustrated Fashion Show In Summer 2026?
Schroeder wasn’t the only public figure to appear in the Sports Illustrated fashion show. According to Page Six, “Truth Hurts” singer Lizzo walked the runway along with Alix Earle, Ilona Maher, Bethenny Frankel, Brooks Nader, Maura Higgins, Jena Sims, and more.
Beyoncé Followed A Strict Plan To Get Prepared For Coachella In 2019
Schroeder isn’t the only celebrity who has followed a structured plan ahead of a major event. Beyoncé has spoken about losing weight after welcoming twins Rumi and Sir Carter in 2019, a process made even more demanding by her approaching Coachella performance.
“Good morning. It’s 5 a.m., and this is day 1 of rehearsals for Coachella,” she says in a video shared on her YouTube. “Every woman’s nightmare…this is my weight,” she said before stepping on the scale. “175. Long way to go. Let’s get it!”
To shed the weight, Beyoncé followed a program called 22 Days Nutrition, founded by her friend, trainer, and exercise physiologist, Marco Borges. In the “Homecoming” documentary, Beyoncé said her diet consisted of “no bread, no carbs, no sugar, no dairy, no meat, no fish, no alcohol.”
