Britney gets her body back
Monday 14 April 2008
Britney Spears finally seems to be bouncing back following her shocking meltdown – and revealed an amazing new figure as she left a hair salon in LA last week.
The troubled mum-of-two, who has suffered a year-long battle with drink, drug and mental health problems, appears to have made a recovery and has even ditched her junk-food obsession.
And Closer can reveal the secret behind Brit’s new body – berries! The star has put herself on a five-meal-a-day diet of lean meat and veg, and has ditched junk food for vitamin-packed strawberries, blueberries and raspberries to combat sugar cravings.
According to sources, Britney was spurred on to follow her healthy new diet when she realised how out of shape she’d become while filming a recent cameo for hit US show How I Met Your Mother.
A friend of the star revealed: “When she got the part, Britney told me: ‘I got out of the shower, looked at myself and hated what I saw. I’m a fat cow.’ She became determined to do something about her body.”
The 5ft 4 star weighed 11st 3lbs six weeks ago, but after burning 1,500 calories at her daily dance workouts at the Millennium Dance Studios and following her new eating regime, Britney lost 4lbs in the first week and has lost 10lbs in total, taking her down to 10st 7lbs.
She decided on the berries diet because she wanted to lose weight without losing energy, for which low-fat berries are perfect. They also contain antioxidants, which slow down the effects of ageing – a primary concern for Britney, 26.
The friend said Britney told her: “I’m in my mid-20s, but my body looks like some 40-year-old housewife. I won’t live like this.”
Britney’s fridge is now stocked with berries. “She’s obsessive,” revealed her friend. “She eats them morning, noon and night.”
Despite still craving deep-fried chicken and Starbucks coffee, Britney’s trying to steer clear of junk food.
The singer told her pal: “My goal is to lose 20lbs and be buff again, like I was when I was 18. People tell me I only need to lose 10lbs and firm up, but I’m going to lose a full 20lbs – and the faster the better.”
Britney’s sad self-destruction began early last year when she attacked a car with an umbrella and shaved her head. After failed stints in rehab to beat drink and drug problems, she was finally hospitalised in February this year and since then has laid low as she gets her life back in order.
The pal added that Britney’s recovery is mainly due to her dad, Jamie, 55, who’s taken over as her manager and is handling all her affairs. Not only has he banned her from partying, but he’s making sure she stays away from bad influences – like her paparazzi ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib – as she tries to mend her relationship with her sons Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, one, who are in the custody of her ex-hubby Kevin Federline.
Our source said: “Jamie’s so happy Britney’s making an effort and has had visits with the kids – now all she needs to do is keep this up.”
By Tiffany Wright