Singer/Actress and former American Idol contestant, Jennifer Hudson, has lost approximately 50 pounds recently which has us all guessing how she did it.

After the birth of her son, she decided to get fit, which included diet and lifestyle changes along with an exercise program. As for her diet, she joined Weight Watchers. Hudson says of the program, (Weight Watchers) was natural choice for me because it teaches me how to live a healthier lifestyle, and it makes sense for my life. It’s the best weight loss program I’ve ever tried. I can follow the weight loss diet plan no matter where I am, still enjoy my favorite foods, and even use the iPhone app to track my points. With Weight Watchers I am enjoying the weight loss because I’m doing it the right way — I feel empowered with what I’ve learned, everything from the portion control diet plan to what foods will help keep me satisfied. It’s a lifestyle change more than just a weight loss diet.”

As for her exersise program, Hudson does 45 minutes to one hour of cardio every night alongside her personal trainer. She keeps it fresh by mixing it up by either walking, jogging or running; She also likes to play basketball. In addition to her cardio program she also does resistance training exercises by using her own body weight to build and tone her muscles. She does an hour worth of resistance training which includes 25 reps of the following exercises: push ups, leg squats, and sit ups.

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