Lindsay Lohan drinks coffee with soya but Gwyneth Paltrow favours dandelion tea

D IS FOR DITCH THE DIET DRINKS: Actress Jessica Alba and Paris Hilton say drinking diet drinks is the worst thing you can do if you are trying to lose weight.

There's evidence to suggest that every can consumed daily nearly doubles your risk of being overweight.

Experts believe that diet drink fans tend to eat more as they think they're being virtuous with their drinks.

. . . and DANDELION TEA: A natural diuretic, great for banishing water retention. Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna are said to be fans.

E IS FOR EPSOM SALTS: By bathing in these, you can actually-soak away the pounds.

The magnesium sulphate in the salts will draw the fluids out of your body. Celebs, including supermodel Heidi Klum, use it and some stars do this to banish bloating before filming.

F IS FOR FITFLOP: This flat sandal-like shoe is made of rubberand trims and tones your legs because the sole activates your muscles mid-step to help tone your thighs, calves and bottom.

Celebrity trainers have the makers on speed dial. They are available in the UK from www.thefitflop.com.

G IS FOR GRAPEFRUIT: Grapefruit oil gives off an aroma that affects liver enzymes and promotes weight loss.

Studies show that animals exposed to grapefruit scent for 15 minutes three times a day showed a reduction in appetite and body weight.

Jennifer Lopez and model Carmen Electra carry vials of grapefruit oil with them.

H IS FOR HIKE: Ultra-slim celebs such as actress Kate Bosworth, Cat Deeley and Renee Zellweger are big fans of hiking as a way to get off the pounds.

Reese Witherspoon takes it one step further by walking backwards to tone her calves and tighten her body, all the while carting along 5lb weights.

I IS FOR ICE LOLLIES: Oprah Winfrey snacks on these when she's hungry.

She likes iced fruit bars because they take a long time to eat and satisfy her sweet tooth.