It seems that when it comes to dieting, everyone boasts that they have a secret to tell on how they diet, exercise or shape the body they have today. Since celebrities are some of the most visible characters throughout the world, many individuals tend to listen to what they say and try to follow their every move. If a celebrity endorses a weight loss product or new diet, chances are that many will flock to purchase the product or begin the new "fad" diet. Just take a look at what Anna Nicole Smith did for the weight-loss product, Trimspa.

Sometimes following celebrity diet advice is just like any other diet or exercise plan: some things work better for others, while other do not. Just because your favorite actress or singer claims to have lost weight by doing x,y,z; does not mean you will automatically do the same. Just keep in mind that when following the words of a celebrity; they are just like you, only they may have more money and recognition than you. They are not superheroes of weight loss.

If you are still curious as to what the celebrities are doing to lose weight, check out some of the information below:

Gwyneth Paltrow (Actress: A Perfect Murder and Shallow Hal) Before giving birth to her daughter, Paltrow followed a strict macrobiotic diet plan. This means she did not eat any meat, eggs, dairy and

caffeine. Since the baby, she has discontinued her strict ways and tries to eat as organically as possible. She refrains from eating candy and stays away from any over-manufactured foods.

Alicia Silverstone (Actress: Clueless, Crush) She follows a vegan diet.

Joan Lunden (News Personality) Eats lots of fruit.

Jennifer Aniston (Actress: Friends, The Good Girl) Follows the Zone diet.

Diane Sawyer (News Personality) Sawyer follows the Cabbage Soup Diet.

Jennifer Lopez (Actress: Anaconda, Selena, The Wedding Planner) She prefers to eat eight mini-meals per day.

Claudia Schiffer (Supermodel) Schiffer follows a three-meals-a-day plan. She doesn't believe in dieting because she says it negatively affects a person's metabolism. She prefers eating lots of fruit for breakfast, saying they cleanse the body. She tries not to snack in-between meals and prefers organic foods. She also likes to sip green tea.

Patricia Heaton (Actress: Everybody Loves Raymond) Patricia prefers to eat a lot of dairy. Melanie Griffith (Actress: Working Girl) Melanie Griffith like to drink smoothies.

Demi Moore (Actress: G.I. Jane, Ghost, Stripetease) Demi Moore tends to eat tons of protein.

Nia Peeples (Actress, Singer: Walker, Texas Ranger) She likes to stay away from proteins.

Kelly Preston (Actress: She likes to eat a lot of oatmeal and bagels.

Portia de Rossi (Actress: Ally McBeal, Arrested Development) Portia prefers cardiovascular activities, especially horseback riding and swimming. Ali Landry (Actress: Eve) Suggests the usage of the workout tape, The Firm. She boasts that it lifted her butt, tightened the backs of her legs and helped sculpt a longer, leaner look to them.

Drew Barrymore (Actress: 50 First Dates, E.T., The Wedding Singer) Drew used to be a strict vegetarian, but now prefers to eat three sensible meals per day. She usually sticks to organic fruit and vegetables. When she wants something sweet, she drinks Diet Coke or has low-fat jelly.

Melinda Clarke (Actress, The O.C.) r Melinda recommends Pilates.

Eva Pigford (Model, America's Next top Model) Does crunches every day.

Lori Loughlin (Actress, Full House, Summerland) Has found success by using The Zone diet. It helps her to avoid certain cravings for sweets.

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