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    • Hard to believe it's been more than a decade and a halfsince a 25-year-old Jennifer Aniston began her rise to superstardom, playingrich-girl-turned-waitress Rachel Green on NBC's super successful sitcom"Friends." So how does the now 42-year-old manage to look better nowthan she did then?

      According to her nutritionist Carrie Wiatt, prior tolanding her stint on "Friends," Jen's agent insisted she would getmore roles if she lost weight, so Wiatt created a portion-controlled,nutrient-dense meal delivery service for the actress, who, indeed, got herbreakout role soon after.

      Jen at age 21 ... - Barry King/WireImage.com... and today, at 42. - Victor/Chavez/WireImage.com

      "For Jennifer, the key was high protein and lowcarbs, with plenty of vegetables and fruit and no processed foods," Wiatttells Life & Style. "It's an understatement to sayJen has maintained her weight beautifully."

      Over the years, media reports have had Aniston on avariety of kooky diets, from eating only cucumbers to a baby-food plan, a rumorshe has vehemently denied. "I've been asked lately, 'Jen, what's this babyfood

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    • Gwyneth Paltrow's new cookbook just hit shelves. - Ellen SilvermanGwyneth Paltrow and I used to have a deal. She acts. Icook. (OK, so she never actually knew about this deal, butstill.) Lately, however, she's encroaching more and more on my territory, withher online GOOP newsletter that often includes meal ideas and cooking videos,her Spanish food-focused TV show with new BFF Mario Batali (It should have beenme, Mario! I'm positive I'd eat more paella than she does!), and now, by dolingout "delicious, easy" recipes via her brand-new cookbook. I'm not theonly one who's a little irritated by a skinny blonde millionaire with aburgeoning country music career billing herself as a culinary expert. The foodblogosphere hasn't exactly been kind to the 38-year-old actress, noting that astarlet raised by celebrity parents in Hollywood can't possibly relate to theaverage American's nightly quest to put a semi-healthy dinner on the table(without a drizzle of $60 olive oil) and shouldn't be lecturing about themerits of a hard-to-actually-implement macrobiotic

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    • Pregnant Natalie Portman: No Longer Vegan

      Natalie Portman - George Pimentel/Wireimage.comNatalie Portman is giving into her cravings.

      The 29-year-old "Your Highness" star -- who isexpecting her first child with fiance Benjamin Millepied later this summer --is no longer a vegan.

      Photos: Pregnant Oscar Stars

      "I actually went back to being vegetarian when Ibecame pregnant, just because I felt like I wanted that stuff," she saidduring a Monday phone interview with the Q100 Bert Show in Atlanta. "I was listening to my body tohave eggs and dairy and that sort of stuff."

      "I know there are people who do stay vegan,"she added, "but I think you have to just be careful, watch your ironlevels and your B12 levels and supplement those if there are things you mightbe low in your diet."

      Photos: Natalie's Romantic History

      The Oscar-winning actress -- who became a vegan in 2009after reading Jonathan Safran Foer's Eating Animals --doesn't regret her decision to become a vegetarian again.

      "If you're not eating eggs, then you can't havecookies or cake from regular bakeries, which can become a

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    • How Jessica Simpson Is Shaping Up for Her Wedding Day

      Although they haven't set a date, Jessica Simpson has been hitting the gym in preparation for her wedding to Eric Johnson. - Miguel Aguilar/Juan Sharma/PacificCoastNews.comSelf recently grilled Gwyneth Paltrow's trainer Tracy Anderson about how Gwyneth gets her super-hot "Glee" body. But Anderson also trains the soon-to-be married Jessica Simpson, who is working out in advance of her upcoming wedding.

      And while fitness junkie Paltrow does Anderson's program six days a week -- religiously! -- Simpson is ramping up slowly, starting with four days a week.

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      So how is Anderson whipping 30-year-old Simpson into shape?

      "I am not using anything except a mat and dance aerobics. Eventually she'll get to a place where even if she's traveling she has a DVD and can do it six days a week," Anderson told HealthySELF.

      With Simpson, Anderson is careful not to push her too hard, too fast.

      "I am not trying to get her to change the way she lives. She grew up in Texas -- she enjoys a certain lifestyle! I don't want to give her a body that's dieted down. Right now my focus is getting her to be great at the Method," Anderson said, referring to her

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    • Rx For Anne Hathaway’s Flat Belly!

      Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at "Love & Other Drugs" Opening Night. - Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, N.Y. -- My flat belly envy went into overdrive on Oscar night. Yes, the actresses' gowns were gorgeous, but I couldn't help my eyes drifting (with envy) towards their oh-so flat middles. Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams, and Gwyneth Paltrow all looked breathtaking in their skin-tight dresses and showed no signs of the slightest tummy bulge. Big sigh!

      I know I can't simply wish for a flat belly (Believe me I've tried!). Just like all lean-tummy seeking women, you have to work at - that means eating right and exercising. So, to help build a flat-abs eating plan, Healthy Hollywood turned to Dr. Travis Stork, author of "The Lean Belly Prescription."

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      He's also teamed up with General Mills to spread the word on the importance of whole grains, which is a key food to a leaner physique. Dr Stork adds, "switching from refined grains to whole grains is easy to do and has a great deal of potential health benefits including better weight and diabetes

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    • Kate Middleton’s Bridal Prep Plan!

      Prince William and Kate Middleton stand on the steps of City Hall during a visit to Belfast in Belfast, Northern Ireland. - Indigo/Getty ImagesJust 30 days until the Royal Wedding! We all know the bride-to-be is scrambling to get ready and look her best for her celebrated walk down the aisle.

      No pressure here -- only millions of people worldwide will be watching the royal couple say "I do."

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      Plus, style-watchers are all holding their breath and waiting to find out (and critique) how Kate will look on her big day.

      While, Kate has the eyes of the world on her, every bride-to-be feels the pressure to look her best on her wedding day. Dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie, of New Jersey's image Dermatology, has some great tips on how Kate and other brides-to-be can put their best face forward.

      Here's Dr. Downie's wedding day prep plan fit for a Princess!

      6 - 8 Months Before Wedding:
      *Get started on a diet and exercise plan - decrease your sugar and caffeine intake as well as increase exercise. Exercise and a healthy diet will not only help you look good in your dress, but also help your skin.

      *Go

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    • Lea Michele’s Healthy Fare!

      Actress Lea Michele attends the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 11, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.The "Glee" darling hits all the right healthy notes when dining out. Lea is a big fan of the light dishes at NYC eatery, Koi -- as are other celeb foodies, like Ashley Greene, Joe Jonas, and Colin Farrell.

      Koi's skinny menu features entrees under 300 calories. To celebrate National Nutrition Month, Koi executive chef Nick McCoy shares with Healthy Hollywood his secrets to preparing tasty yet diet-friendly food.

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      "When approaching a dish with the thought of it being healthy, people tend to think flavor takes a back seat. While you may not be able to recreate the same dishes you love into healthier versions, with a few helpful tips you can have flavorful food while not packing on the calories," reveals Chef McCoy.

      McCoy's Be Healthy Cooking Tips:

      A) Seasonal... using seasonal items that are fresh have more flavor than their off season or frozen counterparts. This means that you will not need to do more to the ingredients to get them to burst with

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    • Cameron Diaz: The Secret To Her Gorgeous Legs!

      Actress Cameron Diaz arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Sunset Tower. - Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.comCameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake called it quits in 2007 after dating for nearly four years. Now, after reuniting -- onscreen, at least! -- in their upcoming comedy, "Bad Teacher," Cameron said it was great to be working with her former flame.

      "Justin is so brilliant as a comedian... it's not hard to laugh with him," Cameron told "Access Hollywood" of working with her ex-boyfriend at the CinemaCon Awards in Las Vegas on Wednesday. "There really was no one else that was more perfect for the part and we wanted the best person for the job and he certainly was that. We just had a great time... We all felt really lucky that he wanted to be a part of it, so it was a lot of fun."

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      Starring alongside Cameron and JT is "How I Met Your Mother" funnyman Jason Segel - who previously revealed to Access that filming with Cameron was difficult, as she wouldn't stop "undressing him with her eyes."

      "How could you not? I mean look at that tall drink of water!"

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    • How did Nicole Richie get in shape for her wedding to rocker Joel Madden? By hitting the gym every day and sweating it out -- just like the rest of us. Helping the Winter Kate designer to achieve her fab, fit figure was her trainer Tracy Anderson, who just happens to run her fitness biz with Gwyneth Paltrow as her business partner.

      As well as Paltrow and Richie, Anderson's star-studded clientele includes Jessica Simpson, Ellen Pompeo, and Jennifer Lopez, just to name a few. And it seems Anderson expects the same level of commitment from her celebrity devotees as from her regular clients.

      Says Anderson: "A lot of people gasp when they hear that I would like them to work out for one hour each day, six days a week. Their mind goes elsewhere immediately -- work, kids, friends, etc. People feel guilty about taking that time for themselves and don't stop to realize that devoting some time each day to take care of yourself will help you in all other aspects of your life."

      Adds the fitness

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