The troubled star has bounced back, losing a stone and showing off a new sexy body. Here's how you can shape up too..
After one of the most public meltdowns in celeb history, Britney Spears is getting her life back on track.
The 26-year-old pop princess was pictured last week looking fit, trim and healthy in a stunning white bikini - a far cry from her bloated, dishevelled appearance of past months.
Britney is said to have shed a stone in weight after ditching junk food, making regular visits to the gym and limiting boozy nights out.
Not only does she look more like her old self but her career is shaping up, too.
There are talks of her making an appearance on Madonna's upcoming 50th birthday tour.
This is all in sharp contrast to the Britney we saw in the last 12 months, stumbling from one crisis to another.
After a messy split from her husband Kevin Federline, the mum-of-two began partying hard, gaining weight, and behaving weirdly - including the incident when she shaved off all her hair.
It looked as if the girl who had topped sexiest star lists while still in her teens, and sold 83 million records worldwide, had thrown it all away.
But now the slinky, sexy, confident Britney of old is back.
We've got loads more ways for you to get the bikini body you've always wanted! Find them at MirrorDiets.com
HERE'S HOW BRITNEY DID IT
Get moving
Britney, snapped last week horse-riding on a Mexican beach, has also been heading to Bally's Total Fitness gym in LA up to four times a week.
She has been seen pounding the treadmill there, with her personal trainer.
Afterwards, she did 20 minutes on a spinning bike (a special bike that burns maximum calories). A former child gymnast, Britney has clearly rediscovered her love of exercise.
And it's not just her body feeling the benefit.
"Cardio exercises such as cycling and running are some of the best mood-boosters around," says personal trainer Cornel Chin.
Make it work for you: Make time for cardio exercise - brisk walking, cycling or swimming - a minimum of three times a week.
Ditch the booze
After breaking up with Kevin, broken-hearted Brit was often seen knocking back shots in clubs. But far from lifting her mood, alcohol would only have made her problems seem worse.
"Alcohol is a depressant," says nutritionist Carina Norris. "It intensifies any bad feelings you have." Britney has now reportedly ditched alcohol altogether, in a bid to get her act together, and to help her weight loss.
Make it work for you: If you are having a tough time, avoid alcohol. Even if you're not, stick to no more than 14 units a week (14 small glasses of wine) and have at least two alcohol-free days a week.
As well as bringing your mood down, alcohol is fattening - a large glass of wine contains 150 calories - so you'll lose weight, too.
Eat little and often
Earlier this year, Britney was snapped carrying junk food back to her LA home, but she's now sticking to five, small, protein-rich meals a day. Good sources of protein include eggs, chicken, ham, tofu and seafood. "Eating little and often speeds up the metabolism," says Carina Norris.
"Plus protein is a natural appetite suppressant, so a serving with every meal wards off cravings and leaves you feeling full." Britney has also cut down on Starbucks Frappuccinos, which contain 400 calories each, and Red Bull which, like other sugary drinks disrupts your blood sugar levels and increases your hunger.
A source from a Starbucks in LA says: "Britney used to come in every day. Now she comes in from time to time and orders a lighter version." Carina warns: "Sugary drinks can add hundreds of calories to your daily diet and the sugar is stored as fat around your middle."
Make it work for you: The best diet for mind and body is lots of brown bread, brown pasta, wild rice, lean protein and dark green veg.
Eat every four hours, even if it's something small, to keep your metabolism fired up. Ditch the sugar in your tea and swap fizzy drinks for still water..
MOOD BOOSTERS
Chocolate A couple of squares will trigger the release of endorphins, the feelgood hormones in your brain. But too much will play havoc with your energy levels and weight, so limit how much you have
Oily fish Research published in The Lancet suggests that oily fish, such as sardines and salmon, can lift a low mood
Orange juice One glass is packed with vitamin C, which boosts your levels of serotonin ( another feelgood hormone)
Yoghurt Calcium acts as a mood calmer, so tuck into yoghurt, milk and ( in small portions) cheese
Peas They're packed with vitamin B, which boosts serotonin levels. Other good sources include Marmite and wholewheat pasta
Bananas Again, they are great serotonin boosters
Asparagus A natural mood lifter, it also contains vitamin E which is said to increase libido and ward off wrinkles
THE BOUNCE BACK DIET MEAL PLANNER
Pick one breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks per day. Drink at least two litres of still water a day, including herbal teas.
Breakfasts
Two slices of grilled bacon ( fat trimmed off) in a wholemeal roll with a sliced tomato
A bowl of Bitesize Shredded Wheat topped with sliced strawberriesand skimmed milk
Omelette filled with one sliced tomato and a small handful of spinach
Two boiled eggs, with a slice of wholemeal toast
Lunches
A baked sweet potato topped with a mix of kidney beans and chick-peas (drained and from a can) drizzled with balsamic with a side salad
A shop bought sandwich under 400 calories (Pret a Manger Crayfish and Rocket has 370 cals, and Tesco Salmon & Cucumber, has 320)
A wholemeal pitta bread stuffed with prawns, a tablespoon of hummus and a handful of rocket
Vegetable soup, with a slice of wholemeal bread
A cereal bowl amount of penne pasta mixed with a tomato-based sauce
Dinners
Pesto spaghetti: cook a cereal bowl amount of wholemeal spaghetti, drain, then mix in a large teaspoon of pesto. Top with rocket and chopped cherry tomatoes
Baked cod, served with green beans and three tablespoons of packet cous cous
A salad made with green leaves, chopped peppers and cucumber, grated carrot and canned tuna ( in spring water). Drizzled with balsamic vinegar or any low fat dressing
Baked salmon fillet, with three boiled new potatoes and baked broccoli
A chicken, vegetable and cashew nut stir-fry
Snacks
A small handful of almonds (no more than 10)
A small pot of low- fat yoghurt
A banana
A chopped pepperwith a large tablespoon of hummus
Two oatcakes topped with Manuka honey
OTHER CELEBRITIES WHO HAVE COME BACK - LOOKING BETTER AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER
Drew Barrymore
After finding fame in ET, Drew became addicted to drugs and alcohol and became unemployable in Hollywood. "People wouldn't touch me," says Drew, now 33.
"They just thought I was some loser drug addict." But she went into rehab, became clean and landed roles in Scream and Charlie's Angels (the latter was produced by her very own production company)..
Nicole Ritchie
Nicole found fame on TV's The Simple Life with her best mate Paris Hilton. But after the two fell out, Nicole started partying hard and her dramatic weight loss led to speculation she had an eating disorder.
After admitting herself to a clinic and finding love, the 26-old-year is now a healthy mother to daughter Harlow. "Now when I look back on it, I was a different person last year," she says.
"She [Harlow] gives life a whole new meaning."
Myleene Klass
The former Hear'Say singer broke down in tears on the Frank Skinner show in 2002, after admitting she was shouted at in the street for her part in the band's break up and over her expanding waistline.
Fast forward a few years, and Myleene showed off her slinky size 8 body on I'm A Celebrity, landed an M& S modelling contract and is now one of the most famous faces on TV..
Sadie Frost
When she met Jude Law, Sadie was an actress in her own right, but gave it up for him and babies. But their marriage broke down and Jude shacked up with Sienna Miller. On top of that, Sadie's father died, She was often seen covered in bruises and looking the worse for wear.
"I was confused and unhappy - then I did eight months sober," she says. "Now I'm happier and more confident." Sadie turned her life around, dated a string of toyboys and swapped booze for detoxes and has never looked better.
The 26-year-old pop princess was pictured last week looking fit, trim and healthy in a stunning white bikini - a far cry from her bloated, dishevelled appearance of past months.
Britney is said to have shed a stone in weight after ditching junk food, making regular visits to the gym and limiting boozy nights out.
Not only does she look more like her old self but her career is shaping up, too.
There are talks of her making an appearance on Madonna's upcoming 50th birthday tour.
This is all in sharp contrast to the Britney we saw in the last 12 months, stumbling from one crisis to another.
After a messy split from her husband Kevin Federline, the mum-of-two began partying hard, gaining weight, and behaving weirdly - including the incident when she shaved off all her hair.
It looked as if the girl who had topped sexiest star lists while still in her teens, and sold 83 million records worldwide, had thrown it all away.
But now the slinky, sexy, confident Britney of old is back.
We've got loads more ways for you to get the bikini body you've always wanted! Find them at MirrorDiets.com
HERE'S HOW BRITNEY DID IT
Get moving
Britney, snapped last week horse-riding on a Mexican beach, has also been heading to Bally's Total Fitness gym in LA up to four times a week.
She has been seen pounding the treadmill there, with her personal trainer.
Afterwards, she did 20 minutes on a spinning bike (a special bike that burns maximum calories). A former child gymnast, Britney has clearly rediscovered her love of exercise.
And it's not just her body feeling the benefit.
"Cardio exercises such as cycling and running are some of the best mood-boosters around," says personal trainer Cornel Chin.
Make it work for you: Make time for cardio exercise - brisk walking, cycling or swimming - a minimum of three times a week.
Ditch the booze
After breaking up with Kevin, broken-hearted Brit was often seen knocking back shots in clubs. But far from lifting her mood, alcohol would only have made her problems seem worse.
"Alcohol is a depressant," says nutritionist Carina Norris. "It intensifies any bad feelings you have." Britney has now reportedly ditched alcohol altogether, in a bid to get her act together, and to help her weight loss.
Make it work for you: If you are having a tough time, avoid alcohol. Even if you're not, stick to no more than 14 units a week (14 small glasses of wine) and have at least two alcohol-free days a week.
As well as bringing your mood down, alcohol is fattening - a large glass of wine contains 150 calories - so you'll lose weight, too.
Eat little and often
Earlier this year, Britney was snapped carrying junk food back to her LA home, but she's now sticking to five, small, protein-rich meals a day. Good sources of protein include eggs, chicken, ham, tofu and seafood. "Eating little and often speeds up the metabolism," says Carina Norris.
"Plus protein is a natural appetite suppressant, so a serving with every meal wards off cravings and leaves you feeling full." Britney has also cut down on Starbucks Frappuccinos, which contain 400 calories each, and Red Bull which, like other sugary drinks disrupts your blood sugar levels and increases your hunger.
A source from a Starbucks in LA says: "Britney used to come in every day. Now she comes in from time to time and orders a lighter version." Carina warns: "Sugary drinks can add hundreds of calories to your daily diet and the sugar is stored as fat around your middle."
Make it work for you: The best diet for mind and body is lots of brown bread, brown pasta, wild rice, lean protein and dark green veg.
Eat every four hours, even if it's something small, to keep your metabolism fired up. Ditch the sugar in your tea and swap fizzy drinks for still water..
MOOD BOOSTERS
Chocolate A couple of squares will trigger the release of endorphins, the feelgood hormones in your brain. But too much will play havoc with your energy levels and weight, so limit how much you have
Oily fish Research published in The Lancet suggests that oily fish, such as sardines and salmon, can lift a low mood
Orange juice One glass is packed with vitamin C, which boosts your levels of serotonin ( another feelgood hormone)
Yoghurt Calcium acts as a mood calmer, so tuck into yoghurt, milk and ( in small portions) cheese
Peas They're packed with vitamin B, which boosts serotonin levels. Other good sources include Marmite and wholewheat pasta
Bananas Again, they are great serotonin boosters
Asparagus A natural mood lifter, it also contains vitamin E which is said to increase libido and ward off wrinkles
THE BOUNCE BACK DIET MEAL PLANNER
Pick one breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks per day. Drink at least two litres of still water a day, including herbal teas.
Breakfasts
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A slice of wholemeal toast with peanut butter, and two kiwi fruitsTwo slices of grilled bacon ( fat trimmed off) in a wholemeal roll with a sliced tomato
A bowl of Bitesize Shredded Wheat topped with sliced strawberriesand skimmed milk
Omelette filled with one sliced tomato and a small handful of spinach
Two boiled eggs, with a slice of wholemeal toast
Lunches
A baked sweet potato topped with a mix of kidney beans and chick-peas (drained and from a can) drizzled with balsamic with a side salad
A shop bought sandwich under 400 calories (Pret a Manger Crayfish and Rocket has 370 cals, and Tesco Salmon & Cucumber, has 320)
A wholemeal pitta bread stuffed with prawns, a tablespoon of hummus and a handful of rocket
Vegetable soup, with a slice of wholemeal bread
A cereal bowl amount of penne pasta mixed with a tomato-based sauce
Dinners
Pesto spaghetti: cook a cereal bowl amount of wholemeal spaghetti, drain, then mix in a large teaspoon of pesto. Top with rocket and chopped cherry tomatoes
Baked cod, served with green beans and three tablespoons of packet cous cous
A salad made with green leaves, chopped peppers and cucumber, grated carrot and canned tuna ( in spring water). Drizzled with balsamic vinegar or any low fat dressing
Baked salmon fillet, with three boiled new potatoes and baked broccoli
A chicken, vegetable and cashew nut stir-fry
Snacks
A small handful of almonds (no more than 10)
A small pot of low- fat yoghurt
A banana
A chopped pepperwith a large tablespoon of hummus
Two oatcakes topped with Manuka honey
OTHER CELEBRITIES WHO HAVE COME BACK - LOOKING BETTER AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER
Drew Barrymore
"They just thought I was some loser drug addict." But she went into rehab, became clean and landed roles in Scream and Charlie's Angels (the latter was produced by her very own production company)..
Nicole Ritchie
After admitting herself to a clinic and finding love, the 26-old-year is now a healthy mother to daughter Harlow. "Now when I look back on it, I was a different person last year," she says.
"She [Harlow] gives life a whole new meaning."
Myleene Klass
The former Hear'Say singer broke down in tears on the Frank Skinner show in 2002, after admitting she was shouted at in the street for her part in the band's break up and over her expanding waistline.
Fast forward a few years, and Myleene showed off her slinky size 8 body on I'm A Celebrity, landed an M& S modelling contract and is now one of the most famous faces on TV..
Sadie Frost
"I was confused and unhappy - then I did eight months sober," she says. "Now I'm happier and more confident." Sadie turned her life around, dated a string of toyboys and swapped booze for detoxes and has never looked better.
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