Ever wonder how your favorite stars get so darn slim after squeezing out their offspring? Of course you do!

According to US Weekly, here are a few tips celebs are using to whittle thine waists, some extreme, some common sense.

* Breastfeeding - Jessica Alba and others use this ultra-natural form of weight loss to both bond with their babies and slim down, since breastfeeding can burn an enormous 500 calories a day.

* Hold the oil, hold the butter – Jennifer Lopez looks even more fab than pre-baby, but it’s not without a little sacrifice. It’s said that she requests her meals prepared without oil or butter.

* Meal delivery - Everyone knows it’s rare for a new mother to have excess time to prepare healthful meals, so some celebs simply have them delivered. If a personal chef is not in your budget, check into a program like NutriFit or something similar for pre-sized meals that keep you in your target calorie zone effortlessly.

* Working the hell out - Bottom line, you have to move your body to burn excess calories. Work with a trainer, head to the gym solo, or use at-home DVDs, it doesn’t matter…just get those buns moving. Many celeb trainers have their own DVD systems available these days, so now’s the time to exercise that rarely-used Netflix subscription and give some a whirl.

Of course, rumors run rampant of the C-section/tummy tuck combos, belly bandages and other surgeries/contraptions, but conventional wisdom knows that the best way to drop pounds is to burn more calories than you take in – sensibly.

For more great tips on exercising, weight loss, and winning the battle of the bulge, visit our phenomenal Blog of the Month, Burning the Scale.

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