Celebrity Diet Inspiration

Celebrity Weight Loss

By Jennifer Fields

Rikki Gets Fresh

After a nearly 20-year struggle with weight and reaching a size 24, former talk show host Rikki Lake got serious about slimming down. Now, a size 6, Rikki credits the California-based gourmet diet food delivery service, Fresh Dining, with helping her make smart food choices by removing the guesswork.

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Katherine on the Circuit

After seeing some unflattering shots of herself, Katherine Heigl says she was motivated to shape up and hired one of Hollywood's hottest trainers, Harley Pasternak, author of the 5-Factor Diet. With his help, Katherine began circuit training and focusing her diet on fish and veggies.

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Katie Pounds Pavement

Tom Cruise's better half was never packing a lot of pounds. But after Katie Holmes had little Suri, she was looking to shed some baby weight. Her secret to regaining a pre-baby body? Jogging. She developed such a love for running, Katie even completed her first marathon in New York in 2007.

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Nick Orders In

How did this former boy bander go from pudgy to buff? Nick Carter says he shed 30 pounds by exercising with a trainer every day and following the NutriSystem Diet. Ordering the diet's pre-packaged food helped Nick cut his portions and make healthy food choices without having to think about it.

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Carrie Keeps Up

The country crooner has been showing off a new, slim-downed version of herself. Carrie Underwood, a long-time vegetarian, has said the that the key to keeping her weight in check is squeezing in cardio workouts and policing her diet by writing down everything she eats.

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Tori Likes Convenience

Nick Carter isn't the only skinny celeb on the NutriSystem Diet. After the always-thin Tori Spelling had her son, she looked for easy, convenient programs that would help her lose baby weight. The program may be pricey, but it doesn't get easier?than having all your meals delivered to your door.

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Lily Gets Lean

Lily Allen reportedly lost four dress sizes in a matter of months. The singer credits hypnosis for helping her make healthier food choices and feel motivated to hit the gym regularly.

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Valerie Chose Jenny

Most people know that actress Valerie Bertinelli dropped some serious pounds by joining the popular Jenny Craig diet program. But Valerie has also credited walking for helping speed her weight loss and change the shape of her body by giving?her some tone.

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