It's easy for me to pack on three pounds in one day, but it seems vegan actress Jessica Chastain has a much tougher time adding weight. The 30-year-old "The Help
In an effort to quickly gain the needed weight, Jessica consumed large amounts of soy. If I were in her position, I think I would have gone for chocolates, but to each their own.
"Soy helps you become curvy because it has estrogen in it," she said. "So what I would do -- and this is really gross -- is buy cartons of soy ice cream, microwave it and drink it. It was disgusting, [but] wait [until] you see my boobs in the movie."
How did she drop the pounds once the film wrapped production? Jessica practices yoga and had this to say:
"I do a lot of yoga. I'm also vegan, so that helps. I lose weight really quick."
The film, set in the 60's in Mississippi, tells the story of three woman working together on a project during a trying time. Pushing the boundaries of society these woman exhibit amazing strength and courage. The films tagline, "Change begins with a whisper" defines a story sure to inspire all.
The movie is now playing in theaters nationwide.
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After suffering with health issues for two years, Laeticia became a vegan and was able to go from barely walking to running 5Ks. During her life change she developed a newfound love and respect for animals and works hard to teach her son why we don't eat them. Follow Laeticia on her blog and Facebook.
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