Whether they call it a diet, a detox, a cleanse, a weight loss plan, or a lifestyle, these are some of the methods famous folk use for clearing out their systems and/or dropping some pounds:
WHAT: 22-Days Vegan Challenge
WHO: Jay Z, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Angela Simmons
HOW: Follow a strict plant-based diet that’s full of raw, fiber-rich recipes, bars, and shakes, and free of can’t-pronounce-the-name chemicals. They say it takes 21 days to make or break a habit, so after three weeks of eating this way, day 22 marks a true fresh start. Beyoncé and Jay Z began on the day before his 44th birthday and finished on Christmas Day in December 2013. You can purchase the 22 Days Vegan Challenge Kit for $117 here, or if you want to start slow, buy a box of the bar Beyoncé enjoyed here. Or, Angela Simmons shared that she’s “obsessed with” these bars.
WHAT: Anthony Michael Fit Food
HOW: Snooki sought help from celebrity trainer and fitness expert Anthony Michael right after she had her son. Through gym sessions and meal deliveries, she lost about 50 pregnancy pounds and has adopted a fit lifestyle that leaves her feeling healthy, strong, and better about herself. “Ant has definitely changed my life completely,” she says. His fresh meals are customizable and can be shipped anywhere in the US and Puerto Rico. You can taste test all of them by trying out the Starter Pack ($175.95), which comes with a breakfast, lunch, and dinner option for a full five days. In addition to the turkey burger dish, Snooki shared her other fave — “His protein muffins are to die for. They’re so good!”
Starting my first day on @eatpaleta Love that they have a healthy mommy program. A photo posted by Tiffani Thiessen (@tiffanithiessen) on
WHAT: PALETA
WHO: Tiffani Thiessen, Jaime King, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tamera Mowry, Nia Long
HOW: This farm-to-table meal delivery service offers a variety of plans which start as low as $46/day. If that’s too pricey, you can try Paleta’s energy bars or flavored nuts ($29 for a dozen). Tamera Mowry said the pregnancy meal plan gave her confidence knowing she was eating right for herself and her “precious cargo.” Tiffani Thiessen also ate Paleta’s food while pregnant and appreciated how the service helped her whole family eat healthy. Fellow famous moms Jaime King has revealed she sometimes turns to Paleta for a “nourishing meal or juice,” Jamie Lynn Sigler used it to complete a “Candida Cleanse,” and Nia Long says it supports a healthy “way of life.”
WHAT: Sakara Life
WHO: Lance Bass, Emmy Rossum
HOW: Organic meal delivery service Sakara Life shuns calorie counting and instead suggests memorable and realistic recommendations like, “eat the rainbow” and listen to your body. Lance Bass, who participated in a five-day vegan challenge, says the food is the “Best tasting vegan hands down,” while self-described carnivore Emmy Rossum came away from her vegan stint saying, “Who says eating on the go can’t be healthy?” There are one-day ($99), five-day ($125), and 20-day ($990) options to choose from to “help you feel amazing again.”
Lunchtime @freshologymeals! Smells delicious! A photo posted by Antonio Sabato jr (@antoniosabatojr) on
WHAT: Freshology
WHO: Antonio Sabato, Jr.
HOW: This home-delivery meal program uses seasonal, responsibly sourced, all-natural food and promises programs to fit any lifestyle, whether it’s weight loss, overall health, or specialty (like gluten-free, vegetarian, or new mom!). While on Dancing With the Stars in October 2014, Antonio Sabato, Jr. said the system was a “Great way to stay healthy while dancing away.” Check out a three-day sampler menu here.
WHAT: KLEAN
WHO: Mark Ballas
HOW: A big part of eating right comes down to portion control, and KLEAN’s gluten, soy, and preservative-free meals make that easier to handle. You’re expected to eat four meals in a day, one every three hours, in the order specified, to help maintain metabolism and stable blood sugar levels. Food can be delivered to your doorstep if you live in California, Arizona, or Nevada and costs about $58/day (less if you pick a package). Mark Ballas used a three-day KLEAN meal plan to get his “body back on track” amidst a crazy schedule in July 2015 saying, “the food is bomb . . . I’m honestly really impressed with the quality of food.”
WHAT: Weight Watchers
WHO: Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Hudson, Jenny McCarthy, Sarah Ferguson
HOW: This weight loss and maintenance system assigns a point value to every type of food — just stick to your daily point allotment, add in some exercise, and receive extra encouragement, support, and tips at weekly group meetings. Jessica Simpson — with nothing but a T-shirt on — announced in a March 2014 Instagram pic that she had reached her goal weight thanks to Weight Watchers.
Courtesy: Jenny Craig
WHAT: Jenny Craig
WHO: Mariah Carey, Queen Latifah, Jason Alexander, Kirstie Alley, Valerie Bertinelli, Monica Lewinsky
HOW: Stick to the pre-prepared meals, snacks, and desserts off the Jenny Craig menu for your six daily nutrition breaks and weigh in with your consultant during your weekly one-on-one. Mariah Carey reportedly shed 70 postpartum pounds during her stint as Jenny Craig’s brand ambassador in 2011.
WHAT: The Master Cleanse
WHO: Heidi Klum, Beyoncé, Ashton Kutcher, Pink, Jared Leto, Gwyneth Paltrow
HOW: Mix fresh lemon juice, rich maple syrup, and cayenne pepper together and drink six to 12 glasses of that combination whenever you’re hungry. Give yourself the best chances of making it through this cleanse by completing all three phases: removing processed food from your diet for three days beforehand, drinking only the special lemonade for 1o days, and slowly re-introducing more complex foods for the there days after that.