It is now a standard procedure for Hollywood moms, after giving birth they have to get back in shape as soon as possible. According to reports, Messing had gained weight during her pregnancy and wasn’t able to take it off right after the baby’s birth. The 40-year old actress was quoted as saying, “It was written about in the tabloids a lot. On one page it showed all the actresses who got skinny in six weeks or less (after giving birth), and on the other page was me! I was so depressed and frustrated.”

The actress admits that finding time to go to the gym was difficult, but eventually she lost 42 pounds, regaining her figure. Granted it took her three year. “I`m very proud of how I dropped the weight because I think it was the healthy approach. I`ve finally taken ownership of my body,” she said. Messing lost the weight by improving how she ate since she had to cut down on exercising due to time constraints.