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Angela Griffin's post baby workout

After putting on a massive 4st during her first pregnancy, actress Angela Griffin was determined not to pile on the pounds a second time around.

But when she fell pregnant again, she found herself reaching for carb-heavy and sugary foods – and tipped the scales at 13st 7lbs after giving birth in June 2007.

She remembers, "When I found out I was expecting, I thought to myself: 'I'm not going to balloon again,' but something kicked in and I started craving all these sugary, stodgy foods – I just ate all the time. By the time I actually gave birth I was enormous."

Now, just seven months after the birth of her second daughter, Mellissa, Angela, 31, is a trim size 10 and weighs a healthy 10st 6lbs.

Thanks to Closerdiets.com

The 5ft 8 actress credits a 12-week Closer diet plan and exercise regime for her amazing transformation. "After the Closer diet and a regular exercise plan, I've really toned up. I'm so chuffed to have lost 3st 1lb... My body looks better than ever and I've grown to love running – I may even do the London Marathon in 2009!"

Here, Angela shares some of her favourite work-outs.

Combine these with 45 minutes of jogging, cycling or cross-training three times a week.

THE SUMO SQUAT – do 20 reps

1. Standing with feet twice shoulder-width apart, point toes outward.
2. Pull your shoulder blades back and lift your torso upward. Bend knees and slowly lower until the top portion of your thigh is parallel to the floor. Pause, and slowly return to the starting point.

Good for: BUMS and THIGHS

THE TUMMY TIGHTENER – aim for 12-15 reps

1. Get on to your hands and knees, with your back straight.
2. Hold your tummy in while breathing naturally.
3. You must maintain a neutral spinal posture. There should be no movement from the spine while drawing inward.
4. Hold for 15-20 seconds, rest and repeat.

Good for: TUMMY

PUSH UPS – aim for 10-15 reps

1. Get on to your hands and knees, and move your body forward slightly, ensuring your back remains straight. Place hands just beyond shoulder width apart.
2. Flexing at the elbows, lower the body as much as you comfortably can, keeping back straight.
3. Push back up to starting position.
4. Ensure the abdomen is tight at all times.
5. Try two or three sets with a 30-second rest in between.

Good for: CHEST and ARMS