Janet Jackson doesn`t weigh herself

The ambassador for weight loss plan NutriSystem admitted she opts not to know how much she weighs as a way to stay healthy.

Janet told People: "I don`t know how much weight I`ve lost, only because I stay away from the scale."

Speaking at Marco Glavianos Supermodels exhibit in New York recently she said focusing on weight is setting yourself up for failure on diets.

She said: "I don`t think [stepping on the scale] is healthy. You`re setting yourself up to fail and women`s bodies fluctuate every month - certain time of the month in particular - we bloat a great deal."

The sibling of the late Michael Jackson turned 46 on 16.05.12 and became the diet company`s spokeswoman in December.

She added: "It works, point blank. You don`t have to starve yourself getting there.

"I love caramel apples! NutriSystem doesn`t have that, so that`s probably my cheat food. I go out to dinner with friends [too], but then I just get back on it. It`s about maintenance."

However the `All For You` singer admitted she has to exercise hard to look as good as she does.

She confessed: "If I`m getting ready for something like a tour, I work out six days a week. I like to switch it up. I may go for a run or bike.

"I`m really happy with the way that I feel at the moment. I feel very good, and it`s been a long time since I`ve felt this good."

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