We all know Cheryl Cole is a member of the too skinny brigade, however what we didn’t know is that she follows the same master cleanse regime as Beyoncé to stay trim – the Maple Syrup Diet.

Cheryl Cole’s former bodyguard Craig Balkam, nicknamed Big Craig, got to know the singer well, when he began working alongside the former X Factor judge in June 2010. The 6ft 3in minder claims she regularly detoxed in order to maintain her slim figure. 

“She did these ‘Lemon Cleanses’ where she wouldn’t consume anything except lemon juice and water with a dash of cayenne pepper and maple syrup”, Craig confided in a friend, reports the Sunday Mirror.

Celebrity Weight Loss with the Maple Syrup Diet.

The Maple Syrup Liquid Diet Regime hit the headlines back in 2006 when Beyoncé revealed she followed the Lemonade Detox to lose weight for film role in Dreamgirls.

Also known as the Lemon Detox, the Maple Syrup Diet is a liquid diet created by Stanley Burroughs an alternative medicine guru in 1941 is a 100% natural drink made from a special organic natural tree syrup, mixed with fresh lemon juice, water and just a pinch of cayenne pepper or ginger for up to 14 days. It works by restricting your daily calorie intake enabling you to lose water, fat and muscle.

There are 4 Versions of the Detox from an extreme detox which involves consuming no solid food in 2 weeks, to the lighter plan, when you simply replace one meal each day with the lemon drink.

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Beyoncé, who wanted to lose weight fast, followed the extreme plan and revealed, “It was a liquid diet where you lose weight really fast, but I put the weight back on as soon as I finished”.

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Reported on The Sun newspaper online yesterday, Jennifer Lopez was pictured revealing the secret behind her sensational figure – Spanx Shapewear.

The gorgeous singer was in LA on the set of her video for new single Papi when her stunning green chiffon dress which she combined with an unflattering pair of white flip flops, blew up exposing her body shaping underwear underneath.

Spanx is a celeb red-carpet favourite and one of the best selling shapewear brands ever and now Jennifer joins the likes of Eva Longoria, Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey and Jessica Alba to name a few as one of the celebrities that just like us, love Spanx too!

J. LO the mum of three year old twins Emme and Max recently spilt from her husband of seven years Marc Anthony, admitted earlier this month that the spilt has been tough.

“This was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to face” she confessed and also went onto saying “I really wanted this family to work. But I remain an eternal optimist about love”.

The 42-year old who in April was named the World’s Most Beautiful Women by People Magazine revealed that she still does believe in love.

“I remain an eternal optimist about love. I believe in love – it’s still my biggest dream”.

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Many celebs are rumoured to have tried the diet including Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Hillary Duff and Lauren Conrad to name a few.

So you may be asking yourself how much weight am I likely to lose when following the diet. You can expect to lose anything between 3 and 6 pounds a month which is ideal for those looking for slow but steady weight loss, once you reach your desired weight stick to eating mini meals as this will help you to maintain that weight.

Four simple steps to follow on the Mini Meal diet:

- It is suggested that you consume mini meals every 2 – 3 hours. This will help your body get into the routine of eating little and often.

- To keep the diet formulated it is advised that you make a list of healthy snacks to eat.  Ideally the dish should consist of one portion of protein, a portion of carbohydrates and less fat.  For example you could try a turkey sandwich on wholegrain bread or just a small piece of fish accompanied with some brown rice.

- If eating out whilst on the diet simply eat one portion of your meal and take the rest home for another mini meal the following day.

- Whilst out and about shopping etc you are bound to feel hungry so it may be worthwhile carrying some nuts or baby carrots in your bag for you to snack on throughout the day.

You can consume any foods you like as long as they are mini portions of healthy foods and they should always be 400 calories or under. a good tip to follow is to use a small plate or bowl and only eat what the plate/bowl holds.  Fruit and Veg should form the basis of the foods you eat.

Most people associate dieting with constantly being hungry which is what sets the mini meal diet aside from the rest, because you eat little and often you never feel hungry but your metabolism is increased resulting in your body burning more calories….RESULT. 

Here is a sample menu to get you started:

Breakfast – 1 medium sized egg, 1 piece of toast and one cup of semi skimmed milk.

Mid Morning – Mix 1/2 cup of mandarin oranges with 1/2 an apple cut into wedges, 3 ounces of non fat vanilla yoghurt and top with a teaspoon of honey.

Lunch – top a muffin with 1/2 a cup of pasta sauce and 1 ounce of partly skimmed and shredded mozzarella, place under the grill until the cheese has melted and the muffin is golden brown.

Mid afternoon – stuff three spinach leaves and four ounces of low fat smoked turkey breast into a pitta pour one tablespoon of low fat ranch dressing inside the pitta and serve with a side dish of thinly sliced carrots.

Evening - grill 1 chicken breast and serve with fresh steamed vegetables and a side salad topped with a low fat dressing. 

Supper - Fill four crackers with thinly sliced cheese.

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The gorgeous 23-year-old has been spotted out this week in L.A. carrying a bag from Z.E.N foods which is a delivery service that helps celebrities lose weight by eating calorie-controlled meals.

Z.E.N. or “Zero Effort Nutrition^TM,” gathers all of nature’s goodness, creates clean, healthy and delicious meals tailored to fit your dietary needs, and brings this bounty straight to your table. Zac’s diet plan consists of eating 1,800 calories a day and his daily package includes everything he needs for a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a snack and dessert too. This diet plan costs the actor a measly $50 per day.

The High School Musical star is aiming to shed the pounds he gained for his role in the upcoming film ‘The Lucky One’ where he plays an Iraq War Veteran.

“I was just eating, eating, eating”, Zac revealed.

Vanessa Hudgens, the ex-girlfriend of the young star is also a fan of Z.E.N foods.

“I’m so thankful there’s a service like Z.E.N. Foods that tastes great and makes it so easy to eat right”, she states on the company’s website.

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The reality TV star confessed that after giving birth to her son Blakeley, she tried for months to lose weight the natural way and managed to drop a staggering four dress sizes, despite that, this was not enough for Chanelle!

An unhappy Chanelle decided to look into a drastic option to lose the rest of her unwanted pregnancy weight and opted for liposuction. In November last year, Hayes went to Belgium for the procedure where she also had breast enhancement surgery and it has been rumoured she paid around £4,500 for both operations.

Now it seems to be all worth it, as six months post pregnancy, the new mum is parading a skinny size 6.

Telling Closer how happy she feels after dropping two more dress sizes with the help of Liposuction, Chanelle disclosed, “I’m much happier now. I wouldn’t say I’m 100 per cent happy but I’m more comfortable”. She also went on to say “I don’t feel like a big fat beast. So it’s a new year, new hair, new body – new new new”.

The big brother contestant stated she is prepared to continue with her healthy lifestyle to maintain her figure, though has not ruled out having any more operations if she feels the need.

“I don’t know, maybe I’ll get fat again and have to have more surgery. I don’t know”, she revealed.

Now wearing a dress size 6, the 40-year-old was spotted in a metallic bikini whilst holidaying in the Caribbean looking absolutely fabulous, putting the humiliation of being photographed in a lime green crop top and hot pants firmly behind her.

After losing three stone, Clare now looks toned in all the right places and there is no reason for her to call herself the ‘blob’ anymore.

Reflecting on the moment she was photographed back in July last year, Nasir said “Seeing pictures of yourself looking like a lime green blob is a pretty good incentive to lose weight”.

Reported by the Daily Mail, Miss Nasir weighed 12st 7lbs in November 2009 when she gave birth to her premature daughter and now weighs only 8 stone after following a strict diet and exercise regime.

The tiny 5ft star has recently shared her weight loss secrets with us by releasing her new fitness DVD just two weeks ago.

Delighted by her weight loss, Clare said “I wanted to lose it quickly – as well as safely – and after four months and lots of sweat, I’ve lost nearly 3 stone in weight and an amazing 12 inches off my belly alone”.

Clare Nasir’s Boot Camp DVD includes a range of workouts such as; kickboxing, lengthy runs, using weighted exercise balls and completing exercises such as push-ups and sit-ups on an inflatable balance ball.

Explaining one of her workouts she said “Boxers in training burn around 8,000 calories a day, and with this combat-style workout we calculate you’ll burn up to 1,000 calories everytime you do it”.

The newly appointed London Tonight presenter also added, “That combined with our amazing 5-meals-a day diet will help you drop weight fast. If you follow the routine 3-4 times a week with the diet you could lose up to 4lbs a week, which is incredible”.

The yummy mummy’s recent weight loss has meant she has had to invest in a whole new wardrobe.

“Shopping has become my new vice – I’m constantly online looking for little dresses, boots that I know will zip up and leggings I can wear now. I’ve traded baggy jeans for sexy skinny jeans”.

The former GMTV weathergirl also said “I’m a 40-year-old mum, but I reckon I’ve got the body of a 20-year-old now”.

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Diva Mariah Carey has craved many things during her pregnancy, from sugary drinks to fruit and the mum to be states that fruit is a bizarre food for her to crave.

“My taste bud situation is unparalleled, I don’t know what it is, but I’m just about fruit for some reason” she says. However admits, “It has to be really good for me to like it.”

The stunning singer claims that she would love to remain healthy during her pregnancy, hoping to only crave healthy foods.

“There is nothing unhealthy in the house. No junk food, no alcohol, nothing,” a source revealed.

Besides fruit cravings and healthy eating, Nick Cannon’s wife is also starting to experience the negative effects of being pregnant.

“My fingers obviously swelled a little bit, I can’t even get this ring off if I tried”, she expressed.

Rumors state the happy couple may be expecting twins, but neither Carey nor Cannon have confirmed or denied the reports.

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Image orientated Chantelle, rose to fame winning Celebrity Big Brother in 2006 and wanted to look her best when returning to the Big Brother house.

The 27-year-old model claims she has lost a stone in a matter of weeks and last night sported her new, freshly toned figure, looking chuffed as she came face to face with her ex husband, singer Samuel Preston.

Essex girl Chantelle signed up to the No.1 Boot Camp in Norfolk after developing a rounder tummy and being mistaken for being pregnant. 5’7” Chantelle has dropped from a size 14 to a size 10; previously weighing 10st 12lbs. Kerry Katona is also a fan of the Norfolk Boot Camp, shedding an impressive amount of weight there just 12 months earlier.

Houghton has claimed that she worked extremely hard to achieve her new slim figure, undertaking a tough exercise regime and stringent eating plan.

Telling reporters on a recent photo shoot, Chantelle said “My body’s not perfect but I’m so much more confident. It’s fantastic to be able to buy a dress that I like rather than ones that hides my stomach”.

Chantelle’s boot camp may have cost a small fortune, however it still is possible to lose weight and achieve your weight loss goals by following a well planned healthy eating and exercise plan.

“When I’m in LA I have a trainer and I work out about four times a week. I like it, it makes me feel better. It’s not so much oh I want to stay skinny”, said Eva.

The 35-year old has claimed that she is not interested in “staying skinny” but does work hard to feel good and like everyone else  her holidays are a diet-free zone. The model ensures she doesn’t consume any naughty foods whilst at work which allows her to indulge on her time off.

“Holidays are a free for all. I eat whatever I want, but every day on set I eat the healthiest food so I can splurge in the holidays”.

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The 35-year-old who gave birth to twins Mae Madeline and Arthur Darcy in January has revealed that she has no intention on joining the list of celebrity mums who slimmed down within weeks of giving birth.

“I’ve never been stressed about being a tiny size – I’ve never been a size zero, it would be too exhausting”, Jemma told the Daily Mail.

The sister of ex model Jodie Kidd made an appearance at the Newbury Races Ladies Day showing her curvy post pregnancy figure.

“I’ve always been a ten to twelve and happy with it. I didn’t want to put pressure on myself after giving birth. I’ve just done it slowly and it’s taken about seven months until I’m happy with the way I look”, adds Kidd.

Jemma appeared at racecourse in her role as ambassador for the third annual Ladies Day and explains how her family show a mutual interest in horses.

“I’m from such a horsey, equestrian family so anything to do with horses make me want to get involved”, she said.

However Jemma has admitted that her children, with husband Arthur Wellesley, are yet to adopt their parents’ love of horses but plans to buy a foal to ride when they are all grown up.

“They’re surrounded by horses. We go down every day and feed them and they come and watch me ride”.