To help shed her post-baby weight, Victoria Beckham turned to Yogalosophy, a shape-up plan devised by Jennifer Aniston‘s yoga instructor Mandy Ingber, which combines yoga moves with astrology. Victoria is keen to get her figure back after giving birth to her fourth and youngest child, Harper Seven. In previous interviews, the former Posh Spice says that her ideal weight should be about 119-126 lbs.

Aside from running in a silent treadmill installed in Harper’s nursery, Victoria is also following the yoga moves in Mandy’s DVD.

‘The DVD has become part of her routine. She had to take it easy after the birth but has been told that gentle yoga techniques can aid her recovery. It’s also giving her that extra bit of energy.’

As part of Mandy’s diet plan,  processed foods and sugar are out. She also drinks plenty of coconut water. In order to shed all the weight she gained during her pregnancy, Victoria has been sticking to fresh fruits, vegetables and lightly steamed fish.

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Former 80′s teen superstar Debbie Gibson is in her 40s now. But when you see her, you wouldn’t believe that! Debbie looks young for her age with a body fit for a 20 year old. Debbie rocked midriff-baring tops quite impressively, showing her flat abs.

What’s her secret in maintaining a flat tummy? She works out, eats healthy foods, indulges sometimes but in moderation!

“My abs are all about what I eat and what I don’t eat. For instance, I woke up in the middle of the night last night with a mini-bar Peanut M&M craving. I had two of them. In the past, I would’ve had the whole bag and more. I’m just into taking care of myself and being healthy. I try to save my indulgences for special occasions. It’s very much about the eating for me – and a little working out. “

Former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky had no choice but to stop and take things slow when she was injured from a fractured femur while kickboxing. She had to undergo surgery to repair the injury.

Right after the surgery, she began gaining weight because she was eating a lot and living an inactive lifestyle. So Ali decided to change her diet and modify her workout to fit in her current state.

What did Ali do?She began to stack her fridge with vegetables. She carried Ziploc baggies filled with celery, sugar snap peas or almonds wherever she goes. Once a week, she splurges on foods that she normally avoids. According to her, eating healthy isn’t about deprivation, it’s all about picking your battles.

Most brides worry about their weight, workout like crazy, and watch what they eat in the months before their wedding.  Apparently Kim Kardashian is not like most brides.

She’s been spotted eating foods that people worried about gaining a few pounds do not eat.  With just under two weeks before her wedding to go, Kim was spotted eating pizza and drinking a large soda.

But, maybe the 30-year-old reality star is unconcerned about her weight because of the intense workouts she has been doing with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson.

Gunnar has the bride to be doing tons of squats and lunges to keep those legs looking toned and sexy.  In addition to that, she’s been frequenting Barry’s Bootcamp, a training center that has her doing boot camp style workouts.  It’s 60 minute sessions of high intensity cardio and strength training that causes the body to burn 1,000 calories.

“It’s torture,” she says of the boot camp, “but it’s amazing.  I see a difference right away when I go.”

Nutritionist Joy Bauer is celebrating the release of her new health book titled Joy Bauer’s Food Cures. Bauer’s book focuses on how many common foods can help to cure health issues. The Today Show nutrition expert lays out what she calls five powerful food cures that you will not want to pass up.

Joy says:

“By eating the right foods, you can boost memory and mood, alleviate aches and pains, lower your cholesterol, get better sleep, combat migraine headaches, even achieve more radiant skin and stronger hair”

Joy’s five tips for a better you include eating these healthy foods:

1. Blueberries to boost your memory
Blueberries are a great source of memory enhancing antioxidants. They help to prevent memory loss and aid in shielding your brain from oxidation and inflammation, which cause aged brain cells. To help sharpen your memory, you can enjoy an antioxidant rich blueberry smoothie. All you need is ¾ cups of blueberries, ½ cup of pomegranate juice, ¼ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, 3 to 5 ice cubes and a squeeze of lemon juice. Blend these until your drink is smooth and frothy.

2. Nonfat Greek Yogurt to give you more energy
Greek yogurt helps to fight fatigue because of its high quality carbs which power your muscles and fuel your brain. Unlike traditional yogurt, Greek yogurt contains twice the amount of protein making it twice as good for you. You can dive into a cup of nonfat Greek yogurt topped with fruit, nuts or flax seeds. Joy also recommends you try vanilla pumpkin pudding which calls for a 6 ounce tub of nonfat Greek yogurt, a scoop of pumpkin puree and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an energizing dessert.

3. Ginger to alleviate aches and pains
The ginger root contains chemicals that work similar to anti-inflammatory medications. If you experience sore muscles and joints, Joy recommends that you try adding ginger to your daily diet. You can grate fresh ginger over your oatmeal; add it to muffin recipes or steep it in your hot tea.

4. Spinach to help fight migraines
Spinach is packed with magnesium and riboflavin which help to reduce the frequency and severity of headaches. If you suffer from migraine headaches you can add spinach to at least 3 to 4 meals a week. You can try baby spinach leaves in your salad, sautéed spinach in omelets or try incorporating spinach leaves in your marinara sauce.

5. Cantaloupe to preventing bloating
Cantaloupe is 90% water and water works as a diuretic flushing out excess salt from your system. In addition to water, the fruit contains potassium which works to offset the water retaining effect sodium has on your system helping to stop bloating.

Six months ago singer-songwriter and actress Alanis Morissette and her hubby Mario Treadway welcomed a new addition to their family, their new son named Ever. In the months since then it appears the new mom has maintained her extra baby weight unlike many of the celeb mommies in Hollywood who like to lose all of their baby weight in a matter of a month or two. Alainis has been taking it slow until recently when she set out to start her post-baby exercise regime.

The singer was spotted pounding the pavement on the streets of Brentwood Los Angeles and worked up a sweat running with a friend. Alanis wore a baggy purple t-shirt and grey pair of leggings. While out for the run, Alanis seemed to feel the burn she appeared to be enjoying herself as she laughed and joked with her friend. Besides working on losing her baby weight, Alanis is also working on her role as an actress. She plans to return to the TV drama series Weeds. On the show, she will play the role as obstetrician Dr. Audra Kitson.  Alanis is also keeping busy with her new book.

Speaking about her book, Alanis said:

‘I’m in the middle of writing a book that is part psychology, part philosophy, part spirituality, part Q&A, part prose, part art…and is not a memoir.’

If you want to learn how to pole dance, then head to the S Factor. Almost all Hollywood actresses who need to learn pole dancing attend classes there. The S Factor has choreographed striptease sequences for the likes of Marisa Tomei in The Wrestler, Debra Messing in Lucky You, Lisa Edelstein in House and Teri Hatcher  & Eva Longoria in Desperate Housewives.

S Factor is founded and owned by actress Sheila Kelley, who spawned the “sexy fitness” trend after playing a stripper in Dancing With The Blue Iguana. She will also be one of Gossip Girl‘s newest characters this fall.

When Sheila started her pole dancing journey, there was no such thing as a striptease or burlesque class. So how did she learned pole dancing?

“I learned by watching at strip clubs, imitating and exploring. I fell and got bruises, but ultimately I unlocked a more overt sexuality.  And when sexuality becomes everyday, your life changes in positive, unexpected ways.”

What are the benefits that can be gained from pole dancing?

According to Sheila, aside from unleashing your inner erotic side, your body will also get longer, leaner and more feminine if you’re pole dancing since it target muscles that you rarely use. You’ll feel like you’re the hottest person on the planet and that your muscles are burning.

“Plus, honey is a miracle food. I’ll eat this about five times a week and always before a workout and race.”