When exercise isn't enough, the stars have you covered! From play-by-play meal options to general suggestions for healthier living, see what stars like Heidi Klum, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, and Jessica Simpson suggest to help improve your diet.
Frozen Delights
Well into her 40s, Jennifer Aniston is still the envy of women everywhere for her ripped bikini body. When it comes to snacking, the Friends star is all about frozen grapes. "I like the red ones—they’re really easy and delicious. They give you that frozen crunch," she told Women's Health.
Analyze Your Hunger
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks dropped more than 50 pounds in less than two years, and credits taking the smart approach to dining. "Ask yourself, 'Am I really hungry, or am I having this because it looks good?' It doesn't have to be about sacrificing all the things you love. Just be conscious of portion size and why you're eating," she told Redbook.
Temporary Vegan
To shed her 65 pounds of baby weight, powerhouse vocalist Beyonce packed veggies into her diet and opted to eat one vegan meal per day. She was back to her bootylicious self in no time!
Atkins Addict
After giving birth to daughter North West in June 2013, Kim Kardashian proudly dropped the baby weight using the Atkins diet. Her protein-packed regimen helped the reality star to prepare for her May 2014 wedding to Kanye West.
Leans Meats = Lean Body
Gravity star Sandra Bullock keeps her svelte figure by eating mostly lean proteins. When she's craving something sweet, the single mother indulges in a once-a-week treat like "a nice bowl of Lucky Charms."
Low-Calorie Substitutes
When pop diva Christina Aguilera wants one of her favorite dishes (like some delicious barbecue), "her chef will use organic ingredients and lean meat," a friend told Us.
Juicy Secret
Mother of two Jessica Alba keeps her abs razor sharp thanks to her morning kale, spinach, and apple juice blend. "I'm waking up, working out right away, and doing juice," Alba said.
Cut It Down
Country crooner Miranda Lambert quickly shed 25 pounds in just three months by eating "half of what she used to," a pal told Us. Don't worry, Blake Shelton's wife still drinks the regular rum Miranda-rita.
Vegetarian Vitality
Jenna Dewan Tatum has been a vegetarian since age 13, and it came in handy when she packed on the pregnancy weight. To drop the weight she drank lettuce, spinach, and pear juices, ate oatmeal with chia seeds, noshed on salads topped with veggie burgers, and whipped up healthy vegetarian enchiladas.
Produce Makes Perfect
To stay healthy and fit Lauren Conrad takes advantage of the fresh California produce. "I like swapping ingredients," she said, "and trying to make delicious meals a little healthier." The only cake allowed in her diet surrounds tastings for her upcoming wedding.
Snack Smart
Superfit supermodel mom Heidi Klum, who runs four miles a day, keeps her figure in check by noshing on healthy snacks. Among her favorites? Kale and Kohlrabi, a German cabbage. "I cut that up instead of an apple," Klum says. "I love it!"
Develop a Routine You Can Stick To
After welcoming son Noah in September 2012, This Is 40 actress Megan Fox has lost most of her 23 pregnancy pounds. "The key was her pre-baby body," trainer Harley Pasternak tells Us. Having kept up her workouts while pregnant, Fox now says, "I eat what I want."
Have the Right Foods on Hand
Having lost a whopping 80 lbs. on Weight Watchers, busy mom Jennifer Hudson rids her cupboards of temptations, like banana pudding. "Why put it in my domain?" says the star, who stocks up on chicken and egg whites instead.
Find a Balance
"I do exercise, but I don't diet," says 5-foot-7 Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence. Vowing to never starve herself for a part, the Hunger Games star strives to stay trim, not thin. "[I want] to look fit and strong."
Indulge -- in Moderation
For Private Practice star Kate Walsh, moderation is key. "I try to eat healthy and stay away from processed foods, but I still love potato chips," says 5-foot-9 star, who does Pilates with pro Juliet Kaska and jogs around L.A.'s Silver Lake reservoir to work up a sweat.
Try a New Exercise
No wonder she's ripped! Maria Menounos mixes up her sweat sessions to include activities like circuit training, Pilates, yoga and basketball. "I'm active!" she tells Us. "When I can't work out, I walk my dogs."
Start Small
"I didn't come up with a revolutionary new diet. I did this 5 pounds at a time," Retired at 35's Marissa Jaret Winokur reasons after having lost 60 pounds in seven months. "It wasn't about dress size. It was about health."
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