Celebrity Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss Tips

Elisabeth Rohm

Even though the Heroes actress packed on 70 pounds while carrying her daughter, Easton, who was born in April 2008, she kept her cool and lost the weight gradually. "It wasn't a race," she says. "I knew my body would get back to where it was supposed to be eventually." The main part of Elisabeth's workout was circuit training, which she did four days a week. She also cut back on refined sugar and dairy—two things she craved during her pregnancy. "I'm sure I helped raise Cold Stone Creamery's stock," she jokes.

Ana Ortiz

The Ugly Betty actress returned to the set two weeks after having daughter Paloma in June. "Working out during my pregnancy made a difference in my recovery," says Ana. Her secret for energy: a dance cardio class and smart eating (avocado, fish, handfuls of nuts, and coconut water).