(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Jessica Alba wears a girdle around her tummy as soon as she gives birth.

The actress, who is due to give birth to her second child later this year, revealed her secret to looking in shape before she has actually dropped the baby pounds.

In an interview for Lucky Magazine, the Latin star says she is happy to have some help to make her look slimmer.

"I wear a girdle around my tummy from the moment I give birth until it doesn't feel loosely goosey anymore that takes a good two to three months. It's spandex with Velcro," she shared.

She has a plan to help her get back into shape after the baby but is dreading having to get back on a diet.

"I have a hard time with portion control, so I have 1,200 calorie meals delivered. But I also work out, so basically I'm starving it sucks. I drink a lot of water," she added.

"Working out every day for even just 45 minutes is good for my mental state. But getting dressed and actually doing it is the worst. It's hard to get motivated."

Jessica, who is mother to three-year-old Honor Marie with husband Cash Warren, has some tricks up her sleeve to keep her distracted in the gym.

"I have, like, five things to distract me: TV, iPod, magazines. Working partners are good too so you can chat and not just drown in your own misery. Sorry, does that sound bad? I just hate working out," she explained. (C) Cover Media