A slim Jennifer Hudson graces the cover of Self magazine's September issue. - Robert Erdmann/SelfThose of us in need of a little weight-loss inspiration need look no further than Jennifer Hudson. The Oscar winner and former"American Idol" finalist has lost a whopping 80 pounds over the last two years and recently shared her secrets with Self magazine.

Hudson admits in the September issue that she never thought of herself as overweight. "I remember one of my first times on ared carpet, an interviewer asked, 'How does it feel to be plus-sized in Hollywood?' I looked around, like, Who is she talking to? Oh, me? I'm plus-sized?,'"the 29-year-old recalls. "In the neighborhood I'm from in Chicago, a 16 is normal. But in Hollywood, everyone looks exactly the same, so I stoodout."

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It was during her pregnancy with son David, who's now 2,when Hudson suddenly became inspired to finally revamp her lifestyle to become healthy and fit. "I thought, hold on -- why doesn't anybody know I'm pregnant?," she says. "And I wanted to set a good example for my son. Right after I

Kim Kardashian has been ramping up her workouts in preparation for her upcoming wedding. - Splash NewsKim Kardashian is famous for her gorgeous looks and killer curves, including her equally-as-famous, frequently photographed sculpted derriere. While she can clearly thank mom and dad for those good genes, the reality starlet is working hard to keep her fabulous, bodacious body in check for her upcoming wedding to NBA player Kris Humphries this weekend.

Who can blame her? Tying the knot in front of a camera crew with all of America watching (as part of a four-hour wedding special airing on E! in October), along with a bevy of A-listers attending is enough to make even the most confident bride-to-be want to log some serious gym time. With the help of her powerhouse trainer Gunnar Peterson, who's been working with Kardashian to keep her figure fab for the last three years, there's no question the stunning star will be looking va-va-voom amazing in her Vera Wang gown come August 20.

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"I think the goal is to look her best like any bride -- and

When Hollywood's A-list needs to learn to pole dance, they almost exclusively head to S Factor. The reason is simple: Founder and actress Sheila Kelley spawned the "sexy fitness" trend after playing a stripper in "Dancing at the Blue Iguana."

Since then, Kelley's company -- which also offers group classes -- has choreographed
striptease sequences for the likes of Marisa Tomei in "The Wrestler," Debra Messing (underwater!) in "Lucky You," Lisa Edelstein in "House" and Teri Hatcher in "Desperate Housewives." Now, the expert is helping Hatcher's co-star Eva Longoria with an upcoming striptease for their show, as well.

Eva Longoria is one of several celebs turning to the pros for pole dancing lessons. - David Livingston/Getty Images

Of course, when Kelley, who will play one of Gossip Girl's newest characters this fall, started her pole dancing journey, there was no such thing as a striptease or burlesque class. "I learned by watching at strip clubs, imitating and exploring," she reveals. "I fell and got bruises, but ultimately I unlocked a more overt sexuality.  And when sexuality becomes everyday,

Denise Richards is one hot mama!  Best known for her films "Starship Troopers," "Wild Things," and "The World Is Not Enough," her stint on "Dancing With the Stars," and her own E! reality show "Denise Richards: It's Complicated," we can't seem to get enough of this vivacious vixen.

With her much-publicized divorce from Charlie Sheen, life has definitely dealt Denise some major complications; yet through it all, the fun-loving, hard-working, and devoted star always manages to look incredibly fit and fabulous.

That's why we couldn't wait to get the scoop from Denise herself on what's cookin' in her workout, diet, kitchen, and career. Mom of three Denise Richards looks as hot as ever at age 40. - Ray Tamarra/Getty Images

What's Cookin' in Denise's Workout:
To keep her figure fit and fab, Denise likes to do Pilates (on the reformer) and cardio dance classes with Louis Van Amstel (of "Dancing with the Stars") four to five days per week.

Since adopting a new baby on her own recently (an infant named Eloise, who joins Denise's daughters with Sheen, 7-year-old Sam and 6-year-old

Jessica Alba appears sans her baby bump on the cover of the September issue of Lucky magazine. - Thomas Schenk/LuckyWhen you spot Jessica Alba on the cover of the Septemberissue of Lucky magazine, you'll probably realize something'smissing. And that something would be her baby bump.

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The 30-year-old actress is due to give birth to hersecond child this summer, and from Jessica's recent photos and publicappearances, baby number two should be arriving any day now. But the magazinepics show Alba looking as svelte as ever. According toLucky, the publication works four to five months ahead, soAlba was only in the early stages of her pregnancy when the photo shoot tookplace. Consider their photo spread a peek at what Jessica will look like againin just a few months, we're sure!

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Still, the actress insists in her cover interview that,like everyone else, she has trouble getting inspired to exercise sometimes. "Working out every day for even just 45 minutes isgood for my mental state," she explains. "But getting dressed andactually doing it is

Jerry Ferrara credits "eating well" and "gradual changes" with helping him lose so much weight. - Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesActor Jerry Ferrara -- best known for his role as thewise-cracking sidekick Turtle on HBO's "Entourage" -- has gone fromtubby to toned over the past year, but hasn't revealed exactly how much weighthe's lost ... until now. The 31-year-old shares with Life & Style that he'sactually shed a whopping 55 pounds.

Ferrara in heavier times ... - Carley Margolis/FilmMagic.com

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"I'm just eating well," he tells the magazineof how he dropped the weight over the past year.  "I really changedeverything [about] what I ate and was drinking. It's been slow, maybe two orthree pounds a month." And according to Ferrara, working out has also beena part of his new plan. "Nothing drastic, just gradual changes," heexplains.

Ferrara's weight loss has been so dramatic, in fact, thathis newly transformed physique has been worked into the show's script. SaysFerrara: "You will see a change in Turtle this season."

For more, pick up the latest issue of Life &Style, on newsstands now.

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Harley Pasternak recently accompanied Rihanna on tour to keep her in shape. - Larry Marano/Getty ImagesThe trainer helped Seth Rogen turn into a "svelte, handsome, fit superhero." - Steve Granitz/WireImage.comPop star Kay Perry stays works out with the trainer-to-the-stars too. - Kevin Mazur/WireImage.comTrainer Harley Pasternak has some of the bestadvertisements in the world everywhere you look -- the super fit celebrities hetrains, from Katy Perry to Megan Fox to Rihanna. Despite the serioustemptation, however, Pasternak discourages anyone from trying to get Megan'sabs or Katy's legs. "I tell people [to] never compare your body to someoneelse's body," he explains. "Compare your body to your body and havethe best body you can have."

And that advice goes for stars, too.

"Lady Gaga will never be 5-foot-10. No matter howmuch she looks at a supermodel and says, 'I love how tall they are,' she knowsto not compare her [5-foot-1] body to a supermodel's body." he adds."On the other hand, I just got off tour with Rihanna, who has naturalcurves and amazing parts of her body that perhaps a Milla Jovovich will neverhave."

Of course, that doesn't mean bodies can't change.Pasternak has been part of a few of Hollywood's most amazing physicaltransformations, including Jennifer Hudson's major weight

As part of her fitness routine, Khloe takes Pilates three times a week with her sisters, Kourtney and Kim. - Thunder Kick Photos/Splash NewsSeason six of E!'s "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" may just be the most exciting one of the popular series, with surprise engagements, a major anniversary getaway, and what looks like a race to the nursery among the three eldest sisters. Khloe Kardashian Odom, 27, takes time out from the family drama to talk romance, babies, and her booty-shaping trick with Shape.

Khloe on Her Marriage
"I fell head over heels for Lamar by our second date. I knew he was the person I wanted to marry. I've never been so sure of something in my life."

Khloe on Working Out
"We live up a really big hill in Los Angeles and go hiking on the trails there. No cell phones or distractions-just me, Lamar, and the beautiful scenery."

Khloe on Weight Loss
"I lost 30 pounds on the Quick Trim program, along with exercise. It was the first time I had dropped so much weight, and I felt really healthy. I took the supplement long before the company knew who I was."

"I fell head over heels for Lamar by our second date," Khloe says of her pro basketball player hubby. - Denise Truscello/WireImage.com
Khloe on Pregnancy
"You never know when a baby may come