If you’re anything like me, you admire the fabulously fit physiques of superstars like Jennifer Garner, Courtney Cox and Jessica Biel. No scrawny skinnies here — these celebs are the picture of vibrant health. “Well,” you might be thinking, “I could look like that…if I had a personal trainer and a private chef.” Yes, it’s true that the rich and famous may have a few advantages over us mere mortals, but the good news is that we can steal some of their secrets thanks to trainer-to-the-stars Valerie Waters. She’s the brains behind some of the most famous bods in Hollywood, and now she shares her signature method for getting stars in top shape – in record time—in her recently released book, Red Carpet Ready (Scandinavian Clinical Nutrition, 2007).

“Being red carpet ready means different things to different people,” Valerie explains. “In a general sense, it means one thing: feeling your personal best.” This includes not only getting lean and toned, but also increasing your energy and improving yourself-confidence. “But just so we’re clear,” Valerie says, “You will have a rockin’ body!” Here’s how:

Red Carpet Nutrition
“If you really want to see results,” Valerie says, “you need to learn how to eat.” The right foods help you lose weight, of course, but they will also “give you more energy, boost your immune system, improve your skin, and help you sleep better.” Here are the top tips she gives to her celebrity clients:

• Eat five or six small meals a day
• Eat a portion of protein and healthy carbs at every meal
• Avoid processed foods and fast foods Get enough fiber (fruits and veggies are best)
• Plan and prepare your food in advance
• Drink 80-100 ounces of water per day
• Limit alcohol to no more than two drinks per week