(Cover) - EN Fashion - Doutzen Kroes cuts out carbs and follows a juice fast before catwalk shows.

The beautiful Dutch model is best known as one of the faces of lingerie brand Victorias Secret, and is praised for her toned yet curvaceous body.

Unlike many supermodels who claim they just have good genes and a high metabolism, Doutzen admits she has to work hard to maintain her slender physique, and often follows a strict regime before she takes to the catwalk.

The star told Canadian magazine Flare that prior to the Victoria's Secret fashion show she cuts out carbs and sugar, and follows a juice fast to prep for the occasion.

However, the beauty added that when she isnt worrying about work she has a much more laidback attitude to food, insisting she doesn't deny herself.

Doutzen also confessed that when she first began her fashion career she was told by certain designers she needed to shed some weight. The star admits that while she is slender in comparison to the average lady she is voluptuous compared to many models, and thinks that is a good thing as it means real women can relate to her.

"I was told to lose weight in the beginning. I could be considered really skinny by some women in the country, but I think I am one of the [models] who is very close to representing a body more people can relate to, she explained.

Doutzen is well aware of the impact she has on her young female fans, and says she doesnt want them to think they need to be skinny to be attractive. The star admits that when she was a little girl she always had a very healthy appetite.

Its important that we are aware of what kind of message we are putting out. There are girls who are eight or ten years old who are watching what they are eating! I wasn't even thinking about those things at that age. I was eating all the candy I could get my hands on!" she laughed. (C) Cover Media