We have all noticed that Jessica Simpson has been shedding the pounds over the last few weeks. It is now being reported that she has lost a whopping 25 pounds! I didn't realize it was THAT much. How the heck did she do it you ask?

• Hired trainer Harley Pasternak


• Maintained a strict 1,300 calorie a day diet


• Began the 5-Factor Diet and Fitness Plan - where meals are delivered to her door

Who else has been on the plan?  Vanessa Williams, Katherine Heigl and John Mayer. Access Hollywood has a great breakdown of the 5 factors. Click here for the fitness section and here for the diet section.
In a healthy nutshell, we need 5 meals a day that each fulfill the five criteria below:

• Low-fat protein


• Healthy carbohydrates


• 5-10 grams of fiber


• Healthy fats


• Non-sugar beverage