Nearly two years after she was scrutinized for her weight and told critics to kiss her “fat ass,” Tyra Banks is revealing how she lost nearly 30 lbs.

It wasn’t because of a diet.

“I do not believe in diets. I have been on diets in the past, and they are a bunch of bologna,” she says on The Tyra Show, airing Wednesday (check your local listings). “This is a lifestyle change. It’s not about being skinny. It’s about getting in the best shape that you can be.”

She says she has been working with nutritionist Heather Bauer, who has helped her re-evaluate her eating habits by keeping a food diary.

“I switched up my unhealthy eating habits for healthier eating habits, and I haven’t had a tummy attack since December ‘08,” she says.

Banks admits she still indulges – “some BBQ ribs and some ice cream and some Haagen Daaz” are her faves — but “just not every second.”

The trick?

“It’s about working with what you’ve got, and knowing, and learning what’s right for your body,” she says.

The 5′ 9″ model — who reveals she has maintained her “34DD boobies and her round booty” — was careful to stress that she doesn’t want to lose her curves.

“I feel good about my curves and my imperfections – my booty, my boobs, my thighs – I embrace it all,” she says. “Now I really can say … kiss my fat – and still fat – ass.

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I don’t see what all the hype is about. It’s dripping wet – there’s no way to tell what her hair really looks like! I want to see her real hair dry – with products or whatever…

What do you think?

Tyra Banks has explained her decision to ditch her fake hair extensions during an upcoming episode of her CW chatshow.

The America’s Next Top Model host previously declared that September 9 would be ‘National Hair Day’ and that she would be revealing her real locks in order to promote natural beauty.

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, she said: “I feel like it’s my responsibility. I’ve shown myself with no makeup, cellulite on my butt, untouched photos of myself, but I haven’t really shown my hair.

“It’s a mystery. People are like, ‘Does she have any hair?’ Young girls come up to me all the time and say, ‘I want to look like you, be like you.’ I want to show them what I really look like.”

Banks will unveil her real hair on he opening episode of The Tyra Banks Show, which airs tomorrow.

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Tyra Banks is facing a lawsuit from a former employee who claims he is owed thousands of dollars in unpaid wages.

Richard Thomas filed the papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging the supermodel-turned-TV presenter failed to pay him $5,820.

The former worker wants the cash for “services rendered as assistant and advisor” to the star, according to court documents.

The legal documents state Thomas must ask Banks in person for the outstanding money before filing the lawsuit, but he insists: “I have not been able to catch (Tyra) while she is in.”

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Hair today, gone tomorrow.

Tyra Banks is ditching her trademark weaves for the season 5 premiere of her CW talk show, airing Sept. 8. She will reveal her “natural hair.”

“This season on The Tyra Show we’re taking it to the next level and getting more real than ever before by encouraging women everywhere to own and rock what they’ve got and be proud!” she says in a press released. “For the season 5 premiere, I will be doing just that – no fake hair, I’m rocking my REAL hair. This will all be going down on September 8, 2009, which we’re declaring National Real Hair Day! We welcome everyone to go natural with me!”

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Here’s a scoop for Gossip Girl: Tyra Banks is coming to the Upper East Side.

A Gossip Girl source confirms that the Top Model host will be showing off her acting skills on the CW show.

Banks will appear in an episode during Gossip Girl’s third season, which returns Sept. 14.

Go behind the scenes of the new season and get dish from Gossip Girl stars Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley and Jessica Szohr in our exclusive video.

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Georgia native Brady Green, the man who stalked and harassed Tyra Banks, was sentenced today to one year of probation for his antics.

He was also barred from contacting her for two years and was ordered to complete and anti-stalking course.

Prosecutors said that he developed an unhealthy obsession for the former model, while watching the show in Dublin, Georgia.

He sent her a note with roses that read, “When I see you, I love you.” Show staffers had him put on their “do not admit” list after he repeatedly called her assistants.

Banks testified against him in April, saying that she was “terrified”. After he tried to slip passed security, she testified, “I fear the safety of my staffers. I fear the safety of my family.”

Green tried to defend himself saying that he only wanted tickets to the show.

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