Amanda Peet currently stars in the Hollywood blockbuster movie, 2012. Likewise, she has landed the cover of the December issue of Self Magazine. Looking fit and fabulous she reveals to readers that for her, diet and exercise is all about moderation and she doesn’t obsess over her weight. She said,

“To me staying healthy means doing everything in moderation. Eat a lot of greens, but in moderation. Exercise, but in moderation. Drink wine, but in moderation. Sleep as much as you can. And have people around you who are funny.”

That is great advice that we should all live by, and like they always say, ‘Laughter is the best medicine.’ Although Amanda believes in moderation and a healthy lifestyle she still does respect other stars’ bodies such as Jennifer Aniston and Gisele Bündchen because she wants six-pack abs, a perky rear-end and some cleavage.

Celeb Diet Doc…
Moderation is a good rule to live by except Amanda got it wrong when she said “eat a lot of greens, but in moderation.” You can never eat enough greens. In fact I would recommend you binge on greens and wholesome unprocessed foods. And then eat even more greens. Get my point??

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The German supermodel and reality show host Heidi Klum just gave birth last month. It was just a few weeks ago when she said she was going to take it easy and not try to walk the catwalk for the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Lingerie Week. However, sources say she has changed her mind and is determined to be in the show. She has even gone so far as to have celebrity trainer David Kirsch move into her home and put her through some grueling workouts. One source revealed her diet plan:

“Heidi’s swapped processed carbs, sugar, dairy and fruit for egg-white omelets, spinach salads and grilled tuna with quinoa.”

The source goes on to say that in hopes of wowing the audience at the Victoria’s Secret show she is working out twice a day.

Celeb Diet Doc..
I’m sure Heidi will look fabulous….  But she should ditch the processed carbs for good!

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The former Golden Globe winner, two-time Emmy nominated actress and now the star of Accidentally on Purpose, Jenna Elfman, is pregnant with baby number two. Likewise, since she’s been pregnant once before she knows how to balance exercise, diet and cravings in order to keep healthy and fit while pregnant. At a charity event over the weekend she told People Magazine that she is past the cravings phase and now she just likes to eat in general. She jokes,

“I like stuffing food down my face.”

When it comes to exercise she is working out on a treadmill three times a week and she’ll lift some weights. That seems like a sensible exercise plan for someone who is pregnant and in her 30s. Walking and light running on the treadmill protects the knees and the pace and incline can both be controlled to suit the woman’s trimester.
The 37-year-old is due to have her second son in March of 2010.

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The Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly has a stunning post-baby figure. She gave birth to her youngest daughter in May of 2009 and just six months later she’s doing a modeling campaign for La Senza lingerie. (see photo above) The 38-year-old claims that she didn’t follow a strict diet and nor was she a workout fanatic at the gym, instead she gave the old ‘high metabolism’ monologue that many celebrities like to tout. She told Heat Magazine that she keeps herself busy and never sits down to relax,

“I’m always running around, and I’ve got a fast metabolism.”

She also mentioned that she currently doesn’t go to a gym but she hopes to start soon. She will however do yoga and go swimming. Daly will soon be launching her own skincare product called, Daly Body.

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It looks as if embattled pop star, Amy Winehouse, is on her way to her idea of the perfect body. The 26-year-old singer who has had a colorful history with substance abuse is packing on the pounds to achieve a “pin-up” figure.

The sober and clear-headed Amy has recently had breast implants, to give her a perkier chest after her addiction to alcohol and drugs ate away at her body. But now Amy wants to add curves to the rest of her body to go with her new assets, and is eating at least 3 000 calories a day.

“Amy’s like a machine at the moment. She just can’t stop eating. She loves T-bone steaks and fish covered in oily sauces,” a source told BANG Media International. “She has set a target to eat up to 3 000 calories a day while also doing work in the gym.”

But it may seem the “Rehab” star has an addictive personality as she is now just as serious about getting in shape as she was about hitting the bottle a year ago. Amy’s dad recently said that his daughter has installed a gym in her home and spends 3 to 4 hours in it.

Will we see a bigger Amy in future, and will she be addicted to food this time round? Only time will tell…

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Supermodel and actress Elizabeth Hurley is 44 years of age. She’s still ultra glamorous and that’s because she has learned to change her diet and eating habits as she has gotten older. She did admit that her eating habits have changed now that she’s over 40, but she recently revealed that her drinking habits have changed too. To keep her midriff trim she has switched from wine to vodka. She explained,

“I used to drink and awful lot of coffee, but I was told after the age of 40 you have to be careful with coffee and wine. Apparently that can be one of the reasons older women get bloated around their stomach.”

She said it took some getting used to switching from wine to vodka but she’ll have her cocktail with carbonated water and a lot of lime when at a party or social event. When it comes to calories wine and vodka are very similar. A glass of red is approximately 65 calories and a shot of vodka is 70. There’s a lot of information out there about wine being good for the heart if it’s just one glass a day but information about wine and coffee bloating older women is new news. Has anyone heard anything about this?

Celeb Diet Doc…
Alcohol is certainly no diet drink. If you’re trying to lose weight avoid all alcohol as it packs a caloric punch and worse, it lowers inhibitions so you wind up eating more too!

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Alanis Morissette is looking better than ever. She no longer battles eating disorders, she recently ran the New York City marathon to support Edward Norton’s team, she also ran the Bizz Johnson Trail marathon and she has learned to eat right. She credits her weight loss to the book written by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss
. In regard to the book she said,

“I’m eating like an adult rather than like a seven-year-old at a candy store. Now around food, I can be trusted.”

Dr. Fuhrman’s book Eat to Live prescribes a diet of nutrient-rich foods. He says that losing 20 pounds in three weeks is easy when there is a high ratio of nutrients to calories because the fat essentially melts away. He says that when you eat foods high in nutrients you don’t have cravings for foods high in fat and calorie content. His book is not only a weight loss tool but it’s a health plan for those who suffer from things like reflux, allergies, diabetes and other chronic problems. In addition, the book includes a six-week plan to get started.

Celeb Diet Doc…
It’s a great read.  If you ever need to be convinced that the key to weight loss is to eat more unprocessed fruits and veggies this is the place to read about it.

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There are plenty of alternative health treatments, diet plans and supplements that all get celebrity backing. The Kardashians for QuickTrim, Valerie Bertineli for Jenny Craig and the list goes on and on. The insurance firm Aviva surveyed 200 general practitioners to determine what health fads are ineffective and sometimes harmful. Dr. Douglas Wright of Aviva said that women are wasting their money on health fads. In addition, he said,

“What’s more worrying is that some [women] are opting for treatment trends rather than seeking medical advice – they might not be fashionable but tried and tested health routes are safer and more beneficial.”

Here’s the top 10 list (according to Aviva) accompanied by a few examples of stars who use the method:
1. Cupping – A form of acupuncture where heated cups are placed on the body to stimulate blood flow. Used by Gwyneth Paltrow. (see photo above)
2. Colonic Irrigation – A water-filled tube is used to cleanse the bowel. Reportedly used by Ben Affleck.
3. Food Intolerance Testing – A very costly test that Geri Halliwell has used.
4. Detoxing – The list is endless of detox plans used by celebrities like Beyonce, Katie Holmes and Angelina Jolie.
5. Macrobiotic Diets – Kim Kardashian and Christina Applegate are big fans.
6. Aromatherapy - Smelling herbs and oils to help with things like anxiety, insomnia and addictions.
7. Reflexology - Some practitioners will perform reflexology to target an illness but some use it for weight loss.
8.Vitamin B12 Injections – Boosts energy levels and reduces water retention as it converts carbs into glucose.
9. Extreme Yoga - Yoga is great for the body. It’s just not meant to be used as a quick fix by pushing the body to extreme limits.
10. Overnight Health Farm – Sex and the City star Chris Noth escaped to Brazil to lose weight at a health farm.

What’s the lesson here? All of the above therapies have potential benefits and potential harming effects so no matter what you may try be sure to consult your doctor before trying something new be it exercise, food, diet, therapies and supplements.

Celeb Diet Doctor…

Remember that up to 40% of all positive responses to any therapy are due to the placebo effect. This simply means that the power of your mind to believe that something will work is the main driver for users saying a particular therapy “works.”

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Two-time Grammy award winner Melissa Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005.  After surviving a lumpectomy and five rounds of chemotherapy and radiation in addition to working on stage through out the whole ordeal, Melissa is now healthy and thriving. She recently spoke with Self Magazine about how she kept a positive attitude during her treatments and how her diet has changed since beating cancer.  These days, her diet is all about nutrition and being aware of what goes in her body.  She is sure to take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar each and every day and she also eats one salad a day and she no longer eats refined sugar. She explained,

“At this point, I really don’t want to to eat leafy greens, but I know I need to put this stuff in my body to feel good.  I stopped eating refined sugar….once you get past the cravings, you can leave it behind.”

Later in the interview Melissa said that while she was going through chemo she learned that her body didn’t define her, but instead it’s what’s inside the body, the ‘amazing spirit’ and what’s around it.

Celeb Diet Doc..

The most effective anticancer foods are cruciferous veggies: bok choy, arugula, watercress, broccoli, cabbage and kale. These are the anti-cancer all stars because they contain powerful organosulfur compounds. In addition to ditching the refined sugar, I would also get rid of dairy and dial down the animal protein – both of which have been linked with increased rates of cancer.

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Michaela Conlin plays the role of Angela in the hit series, Bones. She recently spoke with Self Magazine about some of her health and beauty secrets. As for her skin, she thanks her Irish and Chinese background but when it comes to her body she has to watch what she eats and she sweats just like the rest of us. Michaela is practically an exercise queen, she likes to do yoga, dance classes, weight training and she works out with celebrity trainer, Juliette Kaska. She has even recently started taking karate classes too.

Michaela credits her recent diet change to befriending Bones star, Emily Deschanel. Emily introduced her to vegan foods but she does still squeeze in a burger and a mini-Snickers bar from time to time. Because of her long days on the set she will eat many small meals during the day instead of three large ones and whenever she has the munchies she’ll reach for peanut butter and apples.

Celeb Diet Doc…
Remember vegan is not always healthy.. Many vegans eat very unhealthy diets.  The key is avoid processed foods… whether you’re vegan, herbivore, pescitarian.. that is the key to better health and weight loss!

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