“Getting in shape requires will power, not spending power,” said Waters. “There are many simple ways to attain fitness goals through diet, exercise and simple planning that will slim your waistline without slimming your wallet.”

Waters knows a thing or two about being healthy. With a client list that boasts names like Jennifer Garner, Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon and Jessica Biel, she is the go-to trainer when Hollywood’s A-listers need to get in shape. Waters has partnered with California Raisins because her philosophy that a balanced mind and body begins with a balanced diet fits in perfectly with America’s favorite dried fruit. Since California Raisins are a convenient source of energy, contain zero fat and pack a full serving worth of fruit in just a 1/4 cup, California Raisins are a wise choice when it comes to healthy snacking.

Waters offers six tips for staying trim on a budget.

1. Eat a healthy breakfast everyday.

2. Bring your lunch to work.

3. Learn how to cook a few satisfying but healthy meals.

4. Make a grown-up playdate and go hiking, take a dance class or go for a scenic bike ride with your spouse or best friend.

5. Skip the gym and circuit train at home. Valerie features five fitness videos on the California Raisins website that are easy to follow and can be done right at home.

6. Ditch unhealthy temptations and instead stock your fridge and pantry with healthy eats like fresh veggies, low-fat dairy and of course raisins!

Here is a preview of Valerie Waters’ philosophy and fitness tips.

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Gisele Bundchen and boyfriend Tom Brady enjoy her favorite treat, ice cream.

Their lifestyles are magnetic. Their beauty enviable. Their snacks sharable. Over-indulging in greasy or sweet foods could be considered an occupational hazard for these 10 famous faces. So they keep hunger at bay with their favorite snacks.

• Teri Hatcher munches on Glenny’s soy crisps.

• Oprah is obsessed with organic blue corn tortilla chips.

• Katherine Heigl has a sweet spot for cherries.

• Angelina Jolie snacks on Cheerios.

• Gisele Bundchen satisfies a sweet tooth with fat-free chocolate ice cream.

• Jessica Biel prefers Kopali Organic dried fruit.

• Jessica Alba gets her crunch on with almonds.

• Jennifer Garner likes Wasa crackers.

• Jennifer Love Hewitt gets a kick out of Wasabi Peas.

• Tyra Banks nibbles on Bear Naked Granola.

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