So Cal surfer Erica Hosseini has a flaw – she’s goofy-footed. Otherwise, the 5’10, sunkissed, beach blonde tomboy who’s surely become the object of more male fantasies than she’s comfortable with, may just be as close to perfect as they come. A competitive athlete since childhood, Erica didn’t hone her love for surfing until she was 11. But by the age of 14, she had already broken the world record by becoming the youngest surfer, male or female, to make it to the finals of an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) pro event.

In the new decade, Erica is working the waves in hopes to qualify for the world championships, but with the gold medal for the Volcom Championships, NSSA National Open Women’s Title and Governor’s Cup under her board, this surfer chick has a date with destiny.

Waking up at 5am every morning to practice and jetsetting the globe for competition is never easy on the bod. So, HBD pulled Erica aside to find out just how she maintains her good looks for the cameras.

 1. Break Time: The Commercial 10. My sister recently told me about the commercial 15, which naturally, I changed to the commercial 10.  Follow my lead: Jump and do a quick 10 sit-ups, 10 squats and 10 lunges.  Repeat for those feeling brave. It literally takes less than a minute to do, but after an entire episode of 90210 (My total guilty pleasure!), I woke up sore.

2. Beach Sass: Tarte 4-Day Lash Stain. For natural eye-popping sassyness, I go with Tarte’s sulfate, fragrance, phthalate and petrochemical-free lash stain. Smudges remain to be seen. $18. www.sephora.com .

 3. Travel Guru: Handheld Portable Blender. I wouldn’t leave the country, or city for that matter, without my handheld portable blender.  I’ve been to countless countries and countless beaches with the most exotic amazing fruit just waiting to get mashed together with some ice and protein powder for a chilling treat.  Or in my case, breakfast, snack and dinner – I am a complete smoothie freak. $49.99, www.bestbuy.com.

4. Diet Tip: Suck on a Lollipop. My ultimate “Stay Slim” trick I owe all to a teeny, tiny, tasty lollypop.  The ChupaChups!  I’ve found that I’m always hungry after I eat and want to gorge on everything. The 20-minute window it takes for your brain to realize you’re full, seems like it lasts a week.  They’re low-cal, packed with calcium, vitamins A and D. www.chupachups.com.  

5. Gal’s BFF: Running Shoes. My running shoes are my best friend. That’s a little pathetic to say, but when I’m running, I can totally zone out, think and let my mind wander. I pack them in my board bag when I travel.  It’s also the best way to tour a new city and find your way around while simultaneously keeping fit.

Learn more about Erica at www.ericahosseini.com.

 -Carly