Weight-Loss Secrets of Hollywood Celebrities

December 16, 2016

Losing weight is another age-old problem that has both women and men clutching their heads when the number on the scale creeps up — and Hollywood celebrities are no exception, taking their weight even more seriously than ordinary people. Their hard work lies in keeping that number on the scale in check, because being on TV or in front of the public means always presenting a polished image. A beautiful figure not only boosts confidence — it also brings in the money. Ordinary people like us can have great figures like the stars without much difficulty, if we can be as disciplined as they are. Let's see what secrets these celebrities use to keep their figures.

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1. Jennifer Lopez

Who else could come first but Jennifer Lopez? Speak of J.Lo and her signature is, of course, that tornado of a booty. And if you're a fan of hers, you'll know she didn't always have the great figure she has today. It's because these days she takes weight loss seriously and has become very strict about her eating. She is careful to eat as few carbohydrates as possible — cutting carbs out completely during her weight-loss periods. While slimming down, J.Lo won't touch alcoholic drinks at all, and her daily schedule of course includes exercise. "Everything in control" — everything comes down to control — is her motto.

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2. Angelina Jolie

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Next up is the queen herself, Angelina Jolie. Rumors once spread that the actress had developed anorexia, starving herself until her weight dropped to just 79 pounds, or around 35 kilograms. Angelina is extremely strict about what she eats. Jolie focuses solely on eating quality protein and fish. It's jokingly said that when Jolie has to eat dinner, she would probably choose cockroaches or bees — prime sources of high protein.

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3. Britney Spears

We probably all remember her heavier, bulkier figure — yet in just a single year she came back with an astonishing body, her muscles fit and firm once more. Rumors circulated online that Britney was using diet pills, after a sharp-eyed observer spotted her knocking back a blue bottle at an airport in London — and everyone believed it, after modeling photos emerged that left everyone stunned by a figure that seemed to have shed nearly 20 kilos in a single day. No truth was ever revealed, but Britney said only that she finds junk food utterly revolting — low-calorie food is the only thing she chooses to eat.

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4. Madonna

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A star whose figure, it must be said, stays flawless all year round. Madonna's weight-loss method sounds like the joke we all love to make — "just smell it and you're full" — because this veteran singer's technique is to buy food and keep it around without eating it. On top of that, she is a food nutrition devotee who plans her meals around lean organic foods rich in protein only.

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5. Jessica Alba

Ladies are surely well familiar with the famous actress and model Jessica Alba — living proof that age really is just a number, because even though she's now in her thirties with two kids, her figure is as stunning as ever. Jessica sticks to vegetables, fruit, lean meat, egg whites, and cottage cheese — known colloquially as fresh cheese — which is high in protein yet contains only 0.3% fat, with dried fruit and yogurt for snacks. Anyone who can eat like this is sure to end up with a figure like Jessica's.

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6. Rachel McAdams

Next is Rachel McAdams. Rachel admits she absolutely adores sugar, and her favorite treat is maple syrup. But sugar isn't what keeps her slim — she says she's usually running around working like a madwoman. Well, a red-hot star like her must be so busy she barely gets a moment's rest. Rachel also says her best workout is sprinting through airports with her mountain of luggage in tow. So if you want a figure like hers, you'd better learn to keep yourself busy — or run yourself ragged with work.

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7. Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson, younger sister of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, left everyone stunned in disbelief that she could come back this slim — and this sexy — after once being heavyset and bulky. What allowed her to lose the weight was discipline in both eating and exercise. Janet has a nutritionist who designs her menus, and she eats only easily digestible liquid foods containing exactly the nutrients she needs. The foods she recommends are berries, vegetables, and frozen fruit.

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8. Christie Brinkley

Christie Brinkley, the American model approaching 60 whose figure is still impossibly perfect. Christie eats a vegetarian diet and, on top of that, avoids junk food of every kind. Her snacks of choice are fruit juice and sweet potatoes. Christie's technique: whenever she wants to lose weight, she moves all junk food far away from her home so she won't think about it and start craving. Celebrities are just like ordinary people who want to keep their figures looking beautiful, but the pressure on them may be greater, since they must stand before the public worldwide — and still fight to keep their place on the red carpet.

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9. Jennifer Aniston

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Jennifer Aniston is not only a superstar admired for her looks and beautifully straight hair — she is also widely recognized as having one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood, gracing countless magazine covers. Jennifer's figure-keeping technique is a 40:30:30 split, as follows: of her total diet, 40% is carbohydrates, 30% is low-sugar foods such as beans and vegetables, and the remaining 30% is fruit, legumes, and protein — tofu, fish, chicken, turkey, beef, and low-fat dairy products. Crucially, there are also fats, nuts, and whole grains, olive oil and fish oil — and it is essential that every meal contains the nutrients needed for hormonal balance and maximum weight loss.

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10. Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey, the famous actress and talk show host, is recognized as one of the celebrities who has had to battle weight gain. Recently her figure has become so toned and shapely that you would never guess she is 50. She is extremely strict about exercise and diet: Oprah works out five days a week, spending 30 minutes on the treadmill, and plans out her meals. The foods she chooses include beans, fruit, fish, chicken, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. She limits sugar and refined flour, and stops eating everything after 7 p.m.

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11. Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow, 43 and impossibly chic and strong, can go the whole day on just one main meal. The forbidden foods Gwyneth is most firmly against are milk, sugar, coffee, red meat, processed foods, refined flour, and soy. As for what she does eat — health foods only, of course, such as vegetables, brown rice, and lean meat. She also does yoga every day. If you can do what she does, we guarantee you'll slim down for sure.

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12. Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson is the latest star to plan out her diet. Kate ballooned in size after giving birth, her weight shooting up by 60 pounds — then four months later she surprised us all by returning to her killer figure, complete with abs that left all of Hollywood green with envy. Kate's secret is "keeping life in balance and not pressuring yourself." She managed to make losing weight fun: Kate counts running around playing with her kids as her exercise, and she chooses foods high in protein. And it's not just her eating that's controlled — it extends to her workout program and weight-loss training courses too, so much so that today she has turned herself into a serious weight-loss guru.

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13. Reese Witherspoon

Last but not least, Reese Witherspoon, whose weight-loss secret may sound a little strange but has given her the fabulous figure you see. Reese's secret is eating baby food for breakfast — a high-quality food with high nutritional value — then choosing ordinary low-fat foods for dinner, along with eating as much fruit as possible. The key is calorie control.

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Ladies who are stressing over losing weight, try borrowing these Hollywood celebrities' methods. Whether you'll end up with a killer figure like theirs, you'll have to find out for yourself. What stands out most to us is the discipline in eating and exercise that lets them keep such fabulous figures. If you want a Hollywood-star body, give these methods a try and adapt them to suit you.