Workout? Or quality time with baby? With a jogging stroller, you don't have to choose.

She gave birth less than a month ago, but Charlotte Church is already feeling the pressure to slim down, thanks to boyfriend Gavin Henson. The 22-year-old songstress has supposedly been 'banned' from eating junk food by her man, according to recent reports by sources close to the couple. Um, really? Call me old-fashioned but if my fellow tried to 'ban' me from eating things because he thought I needed to lose a few after birthing his child, he might find himself with a black eye or two.

Am I alone in this? Is it OK for one's partner or spouse to set the rules when he or she wants you to shed a few pounds? And is it in poor taste to ask someone to slim down when she has just given birth? What do you think?

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Calling all moms! Are you having trouble finding time to work in a workout with baby attached to hip? Can't figure out how to juggle diapers and dumbbells at the same time? I've got the solution for you: Get a jogging stroller.

The snow will be melting in a few short weeks. Walking is the perfect way to burn off that baby fat with baby in tow, so bundle up that little bundle of joy and head out for a nice long hike. Not sure which one to buy? Babble recently reviewed 24 jogging strollers and chose the best five of the bunch.

Here's the bad news: Winner BOB Revolution retails for $389 ... not cheap by fitness or baby gear standards. But if it's a piece of fitness equipment you're going to use every day, it might be worth the investment. (After all, what does a 12-month membership to the gym cost these days?) But there's good news too; runner-up Jeep Overland Limited is a more reasonable $220.

Armed with the right stroller, you'll never have to squeeze in a workout again. Time to eat that yummy salad you made for lunch? That's a whole 'nother story...

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Not very long ago, Rebecca Romijn said she felt like a beached whale. Husband Jerry O'Connell even suggested his wife was huge on national television. Something to do with the two babies she was carrying in her normally taut tummy. Well, one month after giving birth to daughters Dolly and Charlie, the body is back in business. I expected nothing less.

PopEater has the before and after photos of Rebecca and reports that Rebecca's Ben & Jerry's days are clearly over. Not an ounce of ice cream sticking to that post-baby bod, they say. No doubt. No scoop on what else Rebecca is doing to get her shape back but we'll be sure to spread the word when we get it.

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We love/hate a good post-baby body celebrity story around here. There's nothing like living vicariously through a hot Hollywood momma who drops her baby weight in record time and struts the red carpet with utter confidence. We can always dream, right?

There's a a bunch of starlets who have recently won their bodies back after giving birth. We've seen these seven do it: Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez. WOW, do these gals look good -- no fair!

People magazine wants to know who you think looks best. Visit this site, flip through some photos, and cast your vote if you wish. What we want from you, though, is your vote on another matter. We want to know how you think these ladies lost their extra luggage. Forget what they say. Good genes, running after baby and breastfeeding -- we don't buy it. So you tell us, what's the real deal?


For more on celebs and baby weight, check out this AOL Health gallery.

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Every woman's body responds to pregnancy differently -- some stay reasonably slender through the third trimester, while others pack on the pounds immediately. Isla Fisher fell more into the latter category and was stunned to find her weight criticized while carrying her first child, Olive.

"When I was pregnant, I remember someone wrote on a blog that I had gained too much weight. I remember being really shocked that even during something as incredible and beautiful as pregnancy, you are still subject to body fascism."

Isla gained 55 pounds during her pregnancy, but she shed the pounds pretty quickly, especially considering she didn't sweat them off at the gym. "I have never been a big fan of working out and I've never been a sporty person ... I've been blessed with good genes. My mum is little, and I'm fortunate that I don't like eating junk food. I just don't like the taste of it."

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When there's a new baby in the house, your whole schedule can be thrown out of whack. You're probably not getting much sleep and just keeping up with your day-to-day tasks is a challenge. If you're finding that workouts are hard to squeeze in, why not try a few of these baby and me fitness tips?

Fitness instructor and mom, Erin Kurdyla, has a great blog called Fresh Fitness Tips on Self magazine's site. Kurdyla has some creative ideas for incorporating strength moves while getting some quality play time with her baby. My favorite idea is holding the plank position while your baby lies beneath you on the floor -- it's great face-to-face time. You can also do push ups and give your baby raspberry kisses on the belly.

What to Expect has eight more ways you can exercise with your baby in tow.

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Maintaining a hot body after two kids is difficult -- something acclaimed actress Kate Winslet can and will attest to. The star recently bared all to reporters -- well, verbally anyway. Here's what she recently said: "I have a crumbly baby belly, boobs are worse for wear after two kids ... I'm doing all right. I'm 33. I don't look in the mirror and go, 'Oh, I look fantastic!' Of course I don't."

But don't feel too sorry for her. As Jacki told us last week, Winslet is perfectly OK with her body, crumbly bits and all. In response to her nude scenes in an upcoming movie, she pooh-poohed the idea of using a body double, insisting, "Nobody is perfect. I just don't believe in perfection. But I do believe in saying, 'This is who I am and look at me not being perfect.' I'm proud of that."

Good for her! Your thoughts?

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Over the course of the week, we cover tons of celebrity diet and fitness scoop. We know it's hard to keep track of it all, so we have it all wrapped up here for your clicking pleasure. Click on your favorite celebs above to get the latest news on how their staying in shape!

Personally, I don't buy it -- that the run-around that comes with parenting can serve as enough exercise or an effective diet plan. But actress Melissa Joan Hart calls being the mommy of two little boys a constant workout. Running around and caring for sons Mason, 3, and Braydon, 8 months, is how she stays fit, says the one-time Sabrina, the Teenage Witch star.

"You don't have time to eat because you're chasing them all the time!" says Melissa. Yea, not for me. I have two little boys -- ages 7 and 5 -- and for all these years, I have found time to eat, sometimes even too much. What I haven't always found time for is my own personal exercise time. Maybe lifting babies in and out of high chairs all day does the trick for this celebrity. For me, not so much. Keeping my body in shape takes a whole lot more. It takes running, walking, biking, swimming, and lifting. It takes lot of time, lots of commitment, and lots of sweat.

I wish it were as easy for me as it is for Melissa. But it's not. How about you -- does parenting keep you slim?

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Happy news for Dancing with the Stars co-host Samantha Harris: One year after having daughter Josselyn, she's looking rockin' hot -- and she's on the cover of Muscle & Fitness Hers magazine, flaunting what she's got.

It's possible, new moms: You too can get your pre-baby body back. Samantha says, "I really wanted to show moms out there that you really could get that body back." Just incorporate baby into your routine, like she does. You know, do some baby squats or climb stairs with your kid strapped into a Baby Björn. For some reason, I think it took more than a few squats and climbs to get the body that landed her on the cover of a magazine. Still, there is hope. Check out this Health.com link to learn more about getting fit with baby.

For more revealing Samantha scoop, take a peek at this magazine interview.

Photo courtesy of muscleandfitnesshers.com.

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The littlest ones in our lives need good nutrition, too. And if you're trying to save money at the grocery store, those expensive little jars of baby food can really bust your budget. You can reduce the cost dramatically by making your own baby food. Some suggestions:

• Steam, microwave, or boil vegetables or fruits and then puree into pastes. Some nutritious foods that work well include carrots, peas, squash, parsnips, sweet potatoes, apples, and pears.
  
• Mash softer raw fruits or veggies such as avocados, bananas, and papaya.
  
  

If you're breast feeding, add some breast milk to your mashed or pureed produce to bump up the nutrition. Then, store your homemade baby foods in individual containers. Or, you can freeze them in ice cube trays.

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Recently, TV star Katherine Heigl raised a few eyebrows when she said, "I'm finished with the whole idea of having children of my own. It doesn't seem like any fun. I don't think it's necessary to go through all that." Isn't pregnancy supposed to be a gift? A miracle? More meaningful than just some tedious inconvenience?

But Heigel is not alone -- according to The Daily Mail, many women are choosing adoption over pregnancy. The reasons are many but a couple are especially common: To keep their career on track and maintain their figure. Says one adoptive mother: "I am quite slim, so yes, a lot of it is pure vanity. I don't like the thought of changing my body for a child. Giving birth and the idea of all that pain filled me with dread."

Is not giving birth because of vanity a selfish move? Or a practical one? In the end, it all comes down to personal choice, but I'm curious -- what do you think?

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Actress and Model Brooke Burke was recently spotted frolicking on the beach in a teeny tiny bikini. Not exactly news, except when you consider that the cover girl has given birth to four, count 'em, four kids. Looking at her now, it's hard to believe, but it's true. Burke admits that getting her body back into amazing shape took a little hard work -- and a lot of help from a belly wrap she designed called Tauts.

"Women around the world have been wrapping their bellies for centuries. I decided to design my own belly wrap, Tauts. I wore it day and night for forty days. My belly was shrinking faster than it had with my other pregnancies. "

Of course, with an endorsement like that, everyone wants a Taut for her own baby belly, so Brooke's started a company selling them -- get yours at BabooshBaby.com.

(via The Weighting Game.)

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Having difficulty figuring out what to feed baby? Good news -- your little one can eat the same food as you, in smaller, mushier portions of course. Feeding your baby what you eat is a good way to help your baby develop varied tastes and a fondness for the same kind of foods you eat, and it's perfectly safe according to this article from the New York Times.

There are exceptions to the rule, though. Before they turn one, many experts warn that you should avoid giving your little one egg whites, shellfish, nuts, honey, citrus fruits, beans and wheat. Additionally, there are some allergy concerns with feeding your baby grown-up food so talk to your doctor first.

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