When your job is to parade around in your underwear in front of thousands of people, you gotta look good. That's why Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr recently slimmed down for a lingerie show. But she admits that trimming down is never easy, especially because she has a fondness for high calorie fried foods -- or at least one such food in particular. "My favourite snack is fried chicken," says the gorgeous Kerr, adding "I make it myself!"

Wait, she snacks on fried chicken and looks that good? When I eat it, I'm relegated to my fat pants for at least a week. How fair is that?

And guess what? She's not the only one, as Female First reports. 50 Cent, Rihanna, Michael Jackson and Jennifer Lopez have all admitted to having a fondness for the Colonel's recipe by indulging in a little KFC.

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Heidi Klum isn't afraid to show what she's got ... and not just on the Victoria's Secret Runway either. Klum says that in her house, the human body isn't something to be hidden. Klum credits her openness to her German upbringing. "People are pretty open with their bodies in Germany, and the children see you naked or in lingerie all the time so it's not a big deal for us."

Of course, having a body like Klum's certainly helps with confidence. And Klum doesn't come across her great figure without effort. "You have to work out to be sexy," says Klum. "People always ask me how I stay in shape," continues Klum. "What really makes me do it is because I have a hot man waiting at home for me."

Motivation certainly is important for exercise. While the rest of us may not have Seal waiting at home, we all need motivation, too. What inspires you to exercise?

Victoria's Secret Runway Show, November 2008(click thumbnails to view gallery)

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The Victoria's Secret Angels took to the runway again last weekend, and, as always, the models looked completely perfect. The things that were supposed to be firm were firm, and the areas that needed to be full were full. So how do they get that way (other than fabulous genes)? E! was backstage to steal the Angels' secrets.

For one thing, they eat. However, as you no doubt guessed, they're pretty careful about what they munch on. Model Miranda Kerr munched on mixed greens and scrambled eggs backstage before the show, while Alessandria Ambrosia, who just gave birth two months ago, dished on how she got her body back post-baby. "I was doing 45 minutes of cardio everyday and working out with a trainer. I couldn't have the crazy diets ... because I was breastfeeding."

Adriana Lima also followed a strict training schedule for the month leading up to the runway show, working out two hours a day and cutting out carbs and sugar while loading up on protein. She was looking forward to the show being over, though, saying she would indulge in dessert right away. "... [F]orget about champagne. The first thing I will have is chocolate cake!"

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Get longer, leaner-looking legs just by walking around, say the folks at Victoria's Secret. Just buy their FitFlops and you'll burn calories and tone legs with every step. Engineered to engage muscles, lessen joint impact, and absorb shock, these flipper floppers can apparently accomplish the following fitness feats.

• Strengthen and tone muscles in the feet, legs, buttocks, stomach, and back

• Absorb shock on the feet, knees, and back

• Tone and trim the thighs, calves, and glutes

• Recreate the gait of barefoot walking with a built-in micro-wobbleboard workout-enhancing effect

• Improve balance and posture

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