Jessica Simpson Flaunts Body In Sizzling Swimsuit Collection As Family Worries About Adderall Addiction

Jessica Simpson flaunts her body as part of a new campaign for her swimsuit collection. It’s all part of the singer-turned-fashion-designer‘s budding desire to become a breakout star in the competitive world of fashion, reported Us Weekly.

Shot in Sedona, Arizona, the photo shoot gave Jessica the opportunity to show off her newly slim body by wearing a teeny-tiny swimsuit. Priced at $106 at Nordstrom, the swimsuit includes a how-low-can-you-go neckline.

“[I am] influenced by the southwest — turquoise jewelry, worn denim, and tons of suede and fringe,” explained Simpson of her inspiration for the fringe-on-top attire.

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As to the secret of her fit and fabulous physique? Old-fashioned diet and exercise, says Jessica. And she also credits her love for and from husband Eric Johnson.

“Today, I feel truly comfortable in my own skin. Better exercise habits, food choices, and lifestyle changes have contributed to this, but ultimately, my confidence comes from my state of mind… Eric has seen me at every size, and he loves me no matter what.”

As for the specifics on those “food choices,” Jessica has used the Weight Watchers program for her 60-pound weight loss, as the Inquisitr reported.

Choosing Weight Watchers’ jump-start program, Simpson eats unlimited non-starchy vegetables combined with lean protein. She also enjoys sugar-free desserts and boosts her weight loss by working out with celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak and walking four miles daily, which she tracks with a pedometer.

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“I think ?staying active is the best thing you can do. Get a pedometer,” suggested Jessica.

But Simpson’s fans recently became concerned about the slender actress when she seemed incoherent during an interview, according to Music Times.

To boost her weight loss, Jessica reportedly began using Adderall. Combined with an increased intake of alcohol, Simpson’s dependency on that drug became the subject of a family intervention, says an insider.

“The family dinner started off as a nice conversation about how she should maybe cut back on her workouts and dieting, but it turned into a heated fight. [Sister] Ashlee really called her out and told her she needed to get help, but Jessica freaked and ran out in tears. Now everyone’s on pins and needles about what to do.”

How does Adderall help with weight loss? It’s become called the “speed diet,” with many female celebrities feeling so pressured to stay thin that they resort to the off-label use of these drugs to suppress their appetite, according to NBC News.

“When a high-profile celeb suddenly drops a lot of weight, the rumors start that she’s on A,” says Kym Douglas, co-author of The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets. “It isn’t a secret among people like the top stylists and makeup artists who work with celebrities.”

And it’s also known as the “get ahead” drug, with some women “borrowing” Adderall from friends who get prescriptions to help them shed pounds and boost their energy, reported Self.

But experts warn that it’s just as dangerous as street drugs.

“There’s a misconception that certain prescription drugs, like Adderall and other stimulants, are safer than street drugs,” explained Nora Volkow, M.D., director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse in Bethesda, Maryland. “But when they are abused, they can be just as dangerous.”

With a high potential for dependence and abuse, Adderall has a “black box” label from the FDA.

Risks range from insomnia and stroke to sudden death for those with heart problems.

“Abusing Adderall is like playing Russian roulette,” warns Dr. Volkow. “You don’t know what will happen until you’ve tried it.”

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