Mindy Kaling: "I'd Love to Lose 15 Pounds," But I Can't!

In an ideal world, Mindy Kaling says she would love "to lose 15 pounds and exercise five to seven times a week."

But for the forseeable future, exercising regularly is low on Kaling's priority list. As the star, creator and executive producer of Fox's The Mindy Project, the 33-year-old doesn't have much time to squeeze in daily workouts. "I get to work at 6 a.m.," she tells USA Weekend. "I'm in virtually every scene. We wrap at 7 p.m. and then I stay in the writers' room until 2 a.m."

Because of her jam-packed schedule, "I've recently realized that in order to keep my energy up, I had to start eating better," The Office alum says. "It's not just for weight loss. I love candy and pizza, but they actually make me very tired. I need to be alert."

Kaling admits that while she loves "reading about diets," she's "learned they're difficult to implement. I eat like an Olympic swimmer, but I also like going on long, luxurious runs."

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"When I'm not in production, I go for jogs five to six days a week," she adds. "There's a history of heart attacks on my father's side of the family, so I do think about cardiovascular health. I'm an avid slow jogger. I always hesitate to go on runs with my friends because my pace is so slow. I'm talking about an 11-minute mile over an hour and a half."

Cooking healthy meals -- or any meals at all, for that matter -- is nearly impossible, given that the comedy star doesn't "own any pots and pans."

Still, "I feel there's a really talented cook inside me," Kaling muses. "I feel I'd be a natural -- the way that people look at sports figures and say, 'I could swim like that, but I don't have the time.'"

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Whoa! See Matthew McConaughey's Scary, Three-Month Slimdown

At least nobody can accuse him of not showing enough commitment to his craft.

Matthew McConaughey has been working hard to slim down to play AIDS activist Ron Woodruff in the upcoming Dallas Buyer's Club -- and his shocking, gaunt new look has some fans wondering if he's taken his efforts a little too far.

On Sunday, the 42-year-old star, who has reportedly lost 30 pounds so far for the role, recently caused a stir when he stepped out in Austin, Texas looking emaciated alongside his mom, Mary.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attend the European premiere of Magic Mike at The Mayfair Hotel on July 10, 2012 in London, England.
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McConaughey's movie makeover has been both dramatic and rapid: In July, the Magic Mike actor posed on the red carpet alongside his new wife Camila Alves, looking his usual fit self. One month later, the star's newly-bony torso was on display during a mid-August trip to Ibiza, Spain, and since then, McConaughey has continued his intense quest to shed weight.

A pregnant Camila Alves (not pictured) shows off her growing bump while she was on vacation with her husband, Matthew McConaughey on the spanish party island of Ibiza on August 10, 2012.
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On August 15, the Lincoln Lawyer actor opened up to Us Weekly at an NYC event about his approach to the ultra-dramatic role.

"I'm playing a guy who was sick and would have loved to have been healthier but wasn't. For me, it's more of a mental thing than a physical thing," he explained, adding that he's been eating "small amounts" of high-protein, low-carbohydrate food. "I'll get down to the weight I need to get to. I'm on my way, and it's what I need to do for the job."

The Dallas Buyers Club, due out in 2013, tells the real life story of Ron Woodruff, a drug addict in 1980s Dallas, Texas who contracts HIV. Woodruff began smuggling potentially life-saving drugs across the Mexican border, and is credited with launching one of the first AIDS support groups.

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Hot! Kelly Osbourne Shows Off Slim Bikini Bod in Hawaii Before Brother Jack's Wedding

Pre-wedding pool party?

Kelly Osbourne, her boyfriend Matthew Mosshart, her brother Jack and her seven-month-old niece Pearl hung out in the water at their Hawaii hotel Saturday, one day before Jack's nuptials to Lisa Stelly. (A rep for Ozzy and Sharon's son confirmed to Us Weekly Monday that the former reality star had indeed tied the knot over the weekend.)

Clad in a strappy, neon green two-piece, Kelly, 27, showed off her slim bikini body as she swam alongside her loved ones.

The Fashion Police host first debuted her incredible, 65-pound weight loss after her 2009 Dancing With the Stars stint. Though she's managed to keep the weight off ever since, as she admitted to Glamour earlier this year, Osbourne won't ever think of herself as a "skinny" girl.

"I call myself a FFP: former fat person," Osbourne explained back in April. "And when you're an FFP, you will always see in yourself what people used to bully you for."

As she's gotten older, though, Osbourne revealed she's also gotten better at tuning out her critics' harsh words.

"If you're still hanging around people who are going to put you down, you need to stop and reevaluate your friends and move on," she asserted. "You don't need those kinds of people in your life."

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Tyra Banks Shows Off Her "Juicy Muffin Top" in Tight Jeans

Tyra Banks isn't perfect -- and she's not pretending to be.

The supermodel, 38, shared several behind-the-scenes pictures from a photo shoot via Twitter and Instagram October 2. "I shot with Mark Liddell when I was a teenager," Banks wrote. "So great to work with him again!"

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The blonde beauty wore tight jeans and a denim shirt, which she tied in a knot to expose her sexy stomach. "Check the juicy muffin top on my back!" she wrote in the caption. "Perfect is boring."

Mark Liddell and Tyra Banks
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Banks has long embraced her imperfections, telling Us Weekly in May, "This is who I am! I'm Tyra Banks and I have cellulite!"

The former Victoria's Secret stunner hopes that by publicly celebrating her flaws, young girls will feel empowered to do the same. "My main mission is to get girls to realize their inner and outer beauty and have high self-esteem with both," Banks explained.

Banks' America's Next Top Model: College Edition airs Fridays at 8 p.m. EST on The CW.

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PIC: Curvy Kim Kardashian Hits Beach in Workout Gear, Glasses

With just weeks to go until her 32nd birthday, Kim Kardashian is determined to look good as she turns a year older.

In Florida to film her E! spinoff Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Kardashian hit a local beach on Wednesday to fit in a workout in the sand. Doing a set of lunges with careful form, Kardashian showed off her curves in a body-hugging black tank top and leggings. The star -- who pulled back her hair into a sleek ponytail -- wore black wide-rimmed glasses as she worked out.

"You have to really know your body. Everyone has a body part that they don't like and want to conceal, and something that they like and want to show off. So it's all about knowing what you want to show," Kardashian -- no stranger to rocking curve-hugging bikinis -- recently told Prestige Hong Kong.

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Serving as a spokeswoman for diet supplement QuickTrim, Kardashian -- who famously lost 10 pounds in 10 days ahead of a family vacation in March -- says she has put more of a focus on fitness in 2012.

"No more sitting at home, eating too much!" Kanye West's girlfriend told Us Weekly earlier this year. "I'm on a mission . . . Now is the best time to get in shape."

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Actor Ron Livingston "Proud" of Sister Jennifer Livingston

Wisconsin TV journalist Jennifer Livingston drew national attention October 2 when she fought back against a WKBT News 8 viewer who criticized her weight, and now her brother, actor Ron Livingston, is leaping to the defense of his "role model" sibling.

"My sister Jennifer is an Emmy winning journalist and mother of three amazing girls," the Sex and the City actor said in a statement. "She brings an exceptional dedication to her job, her family, and her community, and has been a role model of mine for many, many years. I'm extremely proud of her."

Reading a letter she received from the disgruntled viewer -- now identified as Kenneth Krause -- on the air, Jennifer argued that Krause "[is] not a part of my family and . . . know nothing about me but what you see on the outside. And I am much more than a number on the scale."

After Jennifer admonished Krause for his bullying, the viewer followed-up with a statement to WKBT. ". . . Considering Jennifer Livingston's fortuitous position in the community, I hope she will finally take advantage of a rare and golden opportunity to influence the health and psychological well-being of [the community] by transforming herself for all of her viewers to see over the next year," his statement read in part. Krause, a fitness enthusiast, also offered Jennifer "any advice or support she would be willing to accept."

Jennifer's brother Ron -- who appeared as Sarah Jessica Parker's SATC love interest Berger in 2003 -- wasn't the only one to offer words of support to the anchor.

"What a powerful message against bullying," Ellen DeGeneres tweeted after Jennifer's story went viral. "@news8jennifer, I would love to meet you in person."

Jennifer Love Hewitt, who has also faced public scrutiny over her weight, called the journalist beautiful. "The anchor who fought back against comments made about her is my new hero!" Hewitt tweeted. "Way to go! She's a beautiful woman!"

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America Ferrera: I've Wasted Too Much Time "on Diets and What I Look Like"

America Ferrera is tired of trying to become someone she's not.

In the Fall/Winter 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan for Latinas, the Emmy Award  winner opens up about the pressure to look like her peers in Hollywood. "More often than not, I hate photos shoots and I hate being on the red carpet," says Ferrera, married to actor/director Ryan Piers Williams, 31, since June 2011. "I don't think I'm very well equipped for the scrutiny or the pressure to be perfect, and I don't think anyone really is."

With low self-esteem, Ferrera admits it's hard to accept compliments.

"People are saying 'We love you and love what you do,' and you're sitting there thinking, 'I'm not skinny enough or pretty enough,'" the 28-year-old End of Watch actress says. "It's taken a lot of work to get over that."

Ferrera -- who hit it big when she played the titular role in ABC's Ugly Betty in 2006 -- is happier than ever with her curves. The star says she hopes to inspire young women to focus more on their accomplishments and less on their appearances.

"How much time have I wasted on diets and what I look like? Take your time and your talent and figure out what you have to contribute to this world," Ferrera says, "and get over what the hell your butt looks like in those jeans!"

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Wow! Kristin Cavallari Debuts Skinny Post-Baby Bod on Red Carpet

Nice job, K-Cavs!

Although Kristin Cavallari has been snapped out and about since giving birth to son Camden nearly two months ago, Wednesday Oct. 2 marked The Hills star's first post-baby red carpet.

And the 25-year-old did not disappoint! Hosting the ULTA Beauty "Donate With a Kiss" event at the James Hotel in downtown NYC, Cavallari flaunted her svelte post-baby body in a sexy cocktail dress and stiletto heels; engaged to Camden's dad, Jay Cutler, the new mom beamed for photographers and worked a fresh-faced makeup look, her blonde looks in loose, waves.

The Big Apple bash helped promote Ulta Beauty's new campaign to benefit Breast Cancer Research. (Learn more about giving at ulta.com/donatewithakiss.)

Famous for her bikini bod, Cavallari has been working hard to lose the baby weight. "Walking uphill on the treadmill to work out this booty," she tweeted Sept. 13. "Bye bye baby weight."

Indeed, a source told Us Weekly, the former reality star has been "working out like crazy with a trainer."

She and Chicago Bears quarterback Cutler, 29, got engaged in November 2011 after a brief split; no word yet on their wedding date.

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Wisconsin TV Journalist Jennifer Livingston Fights Weight Criticism

Jennifer Livingston has gone from reporting the news to becoming the news.

The WKBT News 8 anchor received a letter from disgruntled viewer Kenneth W. Krause, which Livingston read aloud on TV October 2. "It's unusual that I see your morning show, but I did so for a very short time today," Livingston quoted Krause as saying. "I was surprised indeed to witness that your physical condition hasn't improved for many years. Surely you don't consider yourself a suitable example for this community's young people, girls in particular."

Krause continued, "Obesity is one of the worst choices a person can make and one of the most dangerous habits to maintain. I leave you this note hoping that you'll reconsider your responsibility as a local public personality to present and promote a healthy lifestyle."

Wisconsin-based Livingston then addressed Krause directly, telling viewers, "The truth is, I am overweight. You could call me fat, even obese, on a doctor's chart. But, to the person who wrote me that letter, do you think I don't know that? That your cruel words are pointing out something I don't see?"

"You don't know me. You are not a friend of mine," Livingston continued. "You are not a part of my family and you have admitted that you don't watch this show, so you know nothing about me but what you see on the outside. And I am much more than a number on a scale."

Livingston, a married mother-of-three, received words of encouragement from other viewers on WKBT's Facebook page. She also received support from Ellen DeGeneres, 54, via Twitter. "What a powerful message against bullying," the comedienne told Livingston. "I would love to meet you in person."

During her on-air response, Livingston also reminded viewers that October is National Anti-Bullying Month. "That man's words mean nothing to me. But what really angers me about this is there are children who don't know better, who get e-mails as critical as the one I received -- or in many cases, even worse -- each and every day," she said. "Learn from my experience that the cruel words of one are nothing compared to the shouts of many."

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NEW PIC: Jessica Simpson Shows Off Toned Legs in Sexy Black Shorts, Sky High Heels

Slim and sexy mama Jess!

Three weeks after publicly debuting her post-baby body, Jessica Simpson stepped out in Los Angeles Monday, proving that her long hours at the gym are definitely paying off.

The Fashion Star mentor and mom to daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson, 5 months, showed off her lean sexy legs in black short shorts while heading to a photo shoot. Simpson -- engaged to Maxwell's dad, Eric Johnson -- accessorized her look with sky-high nude and black pumps and an oversized animal print handbag.

Simpson, 32, has been hard at work in an effort to lose the reported 70 pounds she gained while pregnant with Maxwell. After her daughter's May 1 birth, the singer has stuck to her Weight Watchers slimdown plan.

"I'm not a supermodel. My body is not bouncing back like a supermodel. I'm just your everyday woman who is trying to feel good and be healthy for her daughter, her fiance and herself," Simpson -- who recently headed back to work shooting NBC's Fashion Star along with Nicole Richie and Louise Roe -- has said. "I feel like everybody can do what I am doing."

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Attending Weight Watchers meetings with her friends and family members, Simpson says fiance Johnson's support during her weight loss journey has been invaluable.

"The fact that he loves me the way I am right now -- we're set," gushes the new first-time mom. "He knows I want to feel better in my skin."

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Chris Pratt Wants to Weigh 300 Pounds by November

While Anna Faris is slimming down after the August 25 birth of her son, Jack, the actress' hilarious husband, Chris Pratt, is packing on the pounds!

The Parks and Recreation actor, 33, has already gained 40 pounds since June in preparation for his role as a lawyer in the upcoming comedy Starbuck. The film centers around Vince Vaughn, 42, whose character learns he's fathered 533 children through sperm donations.

"This is what 275 looks like," Pratt tells Vulture while rubbing his belly. "All man right here."

Pratt says he hopes to weigh 300 pounds by November. To do so, he's been drinking "super gross but pretty tasty" weight gain shakes, in addition to eating at fast food restaurants. "I will hit a couple of burgers like it's laced with crack cocaine," he jokes. "Oooh, I love it."

One unfortunate side effect, Pratt admits, is that his energy is lower than ever. "If I just keep eating I can maintain a buzz, like a sugar food buzz. But if I'm in the background of a scene, I'm definitely sitting."

Pratt is no stranger to modifying his body for a role: He toned up to play a baseball player in 2011's Moneyball. "I just like to gain weight and lose weight," he tells Vulture. "It's a roller coaster. I just want to do this. I want to touch God."

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Skinny Bristol Palin Shows Off Amazing Legs, Booty at DWTS Rehearsal

Bristol Palin is tanned, toned and ready to cha cha again for week two of Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars!

The single mom of three-year-old Tripp impressed fans and critics alike with her hot new figure on the September 24 premiere of ABC's DWTS, and as the fifteenth season heads into its second week, Palin is having fun flaunting her slimmer self.

On Sunday, Palin, 21, headed to rehearsal with pro partner Mark Ballas in L.A. wearing gray clingy short shorts that showed of her muscular legs and toned derriere.

Bristol Palin at dance rehearsal for Dancing With The Stars on September 30, 2012.
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Returning to the series two years after her season 11 stint on the show, Palin told Us Weekly she's developed a new-found confidence she hopes will take her all the way to the DWTS: All-Stars finale. And of course, a revamped diet and fitness routine have helped Palin (who placed third in 2010) whittle her middle.

"I'm definitely in better shape than I was last time, definitely. I'm just more active and I cut all the crap out of my diet! It's that simple," Palin said after DWTS judge Carrie Ann Inaba declared her the "most improved" returning contestant. "And my kid's a lot more rowdy, a lot more active. I'm running after him a lot! He's huge! He thinks he's a teenager already."

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Palin's partner Ballas has definitely noticed an improvement in his celeb's work ethic. "Mark says he's like a chimpanzee and I'm like a turtle, poking out of my shell!" Palin has said.

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