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Mischa Barton has volunteered to address on internet reports about her recent weight loss - assuring fans she has shed the pounds through a balanced diet and exercise.The actress sparked fears for her health after she was recently photographed sporting a skinny frame.

Gemma Arterton just can’t give up on food and drinking. The British actress - who faced a volley of criticism after being photographed with a double chin recently - has hit back at claims she is fat, insisting:

Jennie Garth toned up for her comeback role on the new 90210 by working out five days a week with husband actor Peter Facinelli to trainer Tony Horton’s P90X DVDs. “Every day is different,” she says. “One day is really hard yoga. Then arms and shoulders, legs, then karate. His program is made to confuse the muscles so you don’t plateau. I feel better now than I ever have.”

According to ‘Shape Magazine’, Grammy-winning vegetarian Carrie Underwood has dropped between 15 and 20 pounds since her American Idol days. How did she do that? By hitting the treadmill, swimming and sticking to healthy foods. Although she admits to a weakness for cheese, Carrie prevents herself from overindulging by keeping a food diary and carrying around whole grain Kashi bars wherever she goes. Nice trick gurl!

Cameron Diaz is not one of those stars who skip breakfast (especially the next day after exercising).

Britney Spears unintentionally caused some trouble at Bally’s Total Fitness in Culver City last week, when the club accidentally double-booked the same exercise room for both her and another regular scheduled fitness class.