Melissa Joan Hart Shows Off Her New Bikini Body After Losing 42 Pounds!

Melissa Joan Hart now has a new role to play, a healthy mom!  The star of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, says that she was “horrified” by photos of her taken last year on a Southern California beach and that she was determined to slim down for herself and for her family.

Her inspiration came from 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.”

Hart tells People magazine that reclaiming her slim figure took 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.”

To get back in bikini shape, the star worked with nutritionist Derek Johnson to change her diet. She now keeps a food journal to ensure she makes healthy choices. And instead of snacking on chocolate ice cream – a former favorite – she reaches for unsalted almonds or a slice of prosciuotto with feta cheese and tomatoes.

Three times a week, she also hits the gym with her trainer Mark Harari at Pulse Fitness Studio for a 60-minute routine of interval training, mixing weights and resistance bands. She also takes group classes at the studio two times a week, including spinning.

As for how she feels now?

“I feel amazing!  I had to prove to myself that I could do it. I had to give it a go!”

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