Before downloading a PDF, it is vital to understand the why . In 2000, Lagerfeld was a larger man. He looked nothing like the iconic, sharp-suited, pony-tailed silhouette the world came to know.

You don't need to drink Champagne for breakfast to channel Karl’s energy. The real secret of his diet wasn't the baby food—it was the obsession . He treated his body like a couture gown: every stitch (or calorie) had to be perfect for the final silhouette.