Melissa Joan Hart Reveals Her Bikini Body - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Superstar · 05-27-2009, 05:40 PM

Looking at Melissa Joan Hart's new 113-lb. bikini body, it's hard to believe it was only last summer she felt "horrified" by the unflattering bathing suits shots taken of her at a Southern California beach.

"I still read blogs about me discussing how fat I've become," the former Sabrina, the Teenage Witch star tells PEOPLE in the new issue, available on newsstands Friday.

"Everyone still thinks I'm huge," says Hart, 33, whose post-pregnancy body was the subject of cruel Internet attacks after she gave birth to sons Mason, 3, and Braydon, 14 months, with husband, Course of Nature lead singer Mark Wilkerson, 32. "But I'm not anymore!"

Hart understands the confusion. After all, the public has grown accustomed to seeing celebs get back in their skinny jeans mere weeks after giving birth. "There are enormous pressures put on you in Hollywood," she says.

Her inspiration to finally get back in the best shape of her life? The women in her life, including her friend, actress Jaime Pressly, who has a son, Dezi, 2, as well as her own mom Paula, who gave birth to seven children "and is tiny!" Hart says. "I realized I didn't have to be heavy just because I have kids."

Adds Pressly: "She finally took the time to take care of herself. I'm blown away by how amazing she looks."

Reclaiming her slim figure took Hart 14 months of hard work. "It didn't happen by magic – it was as hard for me as it would be for anyone else," she says. The fact that it took a little longer doesn't bother her. "I didn't want to take any time away from spending it with my sons," she explains.

To get back in bikini shape, Hart worked with nutritionist Derek Johnson at New Metabolism to change her diet. She also hit the gym with her trainer Mark Harari at Pulse Fitness Studio.

As for how she feels now? "I feel amazing!" she says. "I had to prove to myself that I could do it. I had to give it a go!"

For all the inside details on Hart's stunning transformation, plus photos you have to see to believe, pick up the new PEOPLE, on sale Friday.

Theda Bara · 05-27-2009, 05:59 PM

WOW, she look gorgeous, what an inspiration. Also, I love her bikini, the color looks amazing on her=)

Schmoopie · 05-28-2009, 03:23 AM

Wow, she looks great! I've always thought she was really pretty.

Superstar · 05-28-2009, 04:41 PM

Pretty great week for Melissa, her People cover hits newstands tomorrow and her sweet shop's grand opening is tomorrow as well.

Ohio8 · 05-30-2009, 03:48 PM

Here she is......

TripperFan · 05-30-2009, 04:04 PM

Good for her, although at age 33, it shouldn't be all that tough to get back into shape if you've been there before. It's not like she's Valerie Bertinelli or Kathy Griffin (although w/Kathy, there could have been surgery involved).

lol - not to compete, but I found a pic of me from just a couple of years ago ("BD" & "BC" = Before Dumping for a younger woman and Before Cancer). Looking back, I wasn't as bad as I thought I was, especially for 46, but that's lifelong insecurity for ya.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...235915&page=48

Retro4Life · 05-30-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

Good for her, although at age 33, it shouldn't be all that tough to get back into shape if you've been there before. It's not like she's Valerie Bertinelli or Kathy Griffin (although w/Kathy, there could have been surgery involved).

lol - not to compete, but I found a pic of me from just a couple of years ago ("BD" & "BC" = Before Dumping for a younger woman and Before Cancer). Looking back, I wasn't as bad as I thought I was, especially for 46, but that's lifelong insecurity for ya.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...235915&page=48

Speaking from a male point of view, I'd say "not bad" is an understatement.

Ohio8 · 06-20-2009, 07:08 PM

Here's a third one.

05-27-2009, 05:40 PM	#1
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Melissa Joan Hart Reveals Her Bikini Body Looking at Melissa Joan Hart's new 113-lb. bikini body, it's hard to believe it was only last summer she felt "horrified" by the unflattering bathing suits shots taken of her at a Southern California beach. "I still read blogs about me discussing how fat I've become," the former Sabrina, the Teenage Witch star tells PEOPLE in the new issue, available on newsstands Friday. "Everyone still thinks I'm huge," says Hart, 33, whose post-pregnancy body was the subject of cruel Internet attacks after she gave birth to sons Mason, 3, and Braydon, 14 months, with husband, Course of Nature lead singer Mark Wilkerson, 32. "But I'm not anymore!" Hart understands the confusion. After all, the public has grown accustomed to seeing celebs get back in their skinny jeans mere weeks after giving birth. "There are enormous pressures put on you in Hollywood," she says. Her inspiration to finally get back in the best shape of her life? The women in her life, including her friend, actress Jaime Pressly, who has a son, Dezi, 2, as well as her own mom Paula, who gave birth to seven children "and is tiny!" Hart says. "I realized I didn't have to be heavy just because I have kids." Adds Pressly: "She finally took the time to take care of herself. I'm blown away by how amazing she looks." Reclaiming her slim figure took Hart 14 months of hard work. "It didn't happen by magic – it was as hard for me as it would be for anyone else," she says. The fact that it took a little longer doesn't bother her. "I didn't want to take any time away from spending it with my sons," she explains. To get back in bikini shape, Hart worked with nutritionist Derek Johnson at New Metabolism to change her diet. She also hit the gym with her trainer Mark Harari at Pulse Fitness Studio. As for how she feels now? "I feel amazing!" she says. "I had to prove to myself that I could do it. I had to give it a go!" For all the inside details on Hart's stunning transformation, plus photos you have to see to believe, pick up the new PEOPLE, on sale Friday.

05-28-2009, 03:23 AM	#3
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TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Good for her, although at age 33, it shouldn't be all that tough to get back into shape if you've been there before. It's not like she's Valerie Bertinelli or Kathy Griffin (although w/Kathy, there could have been surgery involved). lol - not to compete, but I found a pic of me from just a couple of years ago ("BD" & "BC" = Before Dumping for a younger woman and Before Cancer). Looking back, I wasn't as bad as I thought I was, especially for 46, but that's lifelong insecurity for ya. http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...235915&page=48
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06-20-2009, 07:08 PM	#8
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,923	Here's a third one. Attached Images

05-27-2009, 05:59 PM	#2
Theda Bara Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2006 Posts: 7,154	WOW, she look gorgeous, what an inspiration. Also, I love her bikini, the color looks amazing on her=)

05-28-2009, 04:41 PM	#4
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Pretty great week for Melissa, her People cover hits newstands tomorrow and her sweet shop's grand opening is tomorrow as well.