A model's career tends to be relatively short but very stressful - always in the spotlight, always having to look good, and always ready to jump on the next flight to a photoshoot on the other side of the world.
Models, musicians, actors and singers all fall into the same category when it comes to weight loss.
How do you lose those extra pounds when you're preparing to go on tour, need to be on the red carpet, or are flying to meet a photographer in some exotic DemoUrl?
From the early age of 12 Jessica Alba decided to modify her diet so she wouldn't follow in the foot steps of her heavily overweight family. She eats a balanced diet and shies away from eating carbs to keep her body in svelte shape for many of her more revealing roles.
Jessica sticks to a regime of lean meats, vegetables, egg whites and cottage cheese, and snacks on dried fruit and frozen yogurt to satisfy her sweet tooth.
Jennifer stays fit by exercising and eating a balanced diet. Everything in moderation is her motto! She doesn't drink alcohol at all and When she does need to lose weight she cuts back on her carbs.
Jennifer incorporates regular cardio and weight resistance training into her life. I suppose with no hangover to deal with, she's always in top form for an exercise routine..
The queen of celebrity weight loss. She avoids carbs like the plague, including bread, rice, pasta and potatoes. She also works out everyday - she's testament to the fact that dieting isn't easy, but if you work hard you can do it.
Oprah said recently, "My one regret in life is wasting years trying to control my weight." Well it looks like she has it all figured out now.
Heidi put in a huge effort to lose 30lbs in the first 6 months after her pregnancy, and now she looks better than ever. So how did she stay motivated?
She took photographs of herself in the buff every week, to keep track of the way her body was changing, and kept them together so she could see her progress. Its a great idea, just remember to keep them locked away somewhere safe!
A strict protein-rich diet of lean meats and fish, plus lots and lots of water. Eating more high quality protein is one celebrity weight loss tip that we should all take note of.
Angelina has also dined on cockroaches, crickets and bee larvae for various TV shows and movies - all excellent sources of protein. Don't worry though, we don't all need to go that far to stay slim!
Country singer Carrie Underwood has really made some changes to her diet. She's managed to drop 20 pounds since first appearing on American Idol, and she's keep it off. She moniters her healthy low calorie healthy diet by keeping a food diary.
Carrie, as many of us do, tends to diet by day and binge by night. With a food diary she can check her notes and see how many calories consumed during the day to see how much leeway she has to munch on at night. Remember to log your drinks!
Her workout routine consists of 30 minutes cadio followed by reps of free weights. To pass the time on the cardio machine she talks on the phone and listens to her favorite tunes.
Janet's dramatic weight loss in 2006 captured the attention of the world. Besides a full exercise routine, she has a personal nutritionist who determines her diet.
She drinks 2-3 custom-tailored liquid meals each day, containing all the nutrients she needs. As her diet progressed, she introduced vegetables, berries and frozen fruit.
One of the world's first supermodels should know how to keep in shape! Christie stays trim with a strict policy of keeping all junk food out of the house.
When she wants to snack, she doesn't go to the snack drawer to gorge on sweets and chocolate - she chops up sweet potatoes, bakes them with a drop of olive oil, and dips them into some light mayonnaise.
Reese Witherspoon controls her calories and portions by eating jars of baby food. It's a great idea as top quality baby food is tasty and nutritionally dense. It's also very convenient as a snack - take it with you when you're on the go.
Marcia Cross is another fan - instead of eating fruit candy, follow her lead and replace it with a healthy pot of strawberry-banana puree. Just remember to leave some for the kids!
This talented Brit needs to stay skinny for her dual career as songstress and TV presenter. She does it by steering clear of carbs such as past and bread.
"I'll try not to eat carbohydrates, but I believe you should pig out once a week. I usually pig out on a Sunday because that's my hangover day." reveals the singer.
