Battling the baby weight: Pregnant Jessica Simpson

She famously piled on 70lbs while she was pregnant with daughter Maxwell Drew.
But Jessica Simpson proved just how determined she is to keep her baby weight under control this time around as she hit the gym in Los Angeles, California, on Friday.
Tenderly cradling her large bump as she made her way into the fitness studio, the 32-year-old singer exuded a radiant glow as she prepared to work up a sweat.

 

Bumping along nicely: A pregnant Jessica Simpson hit the gym on Friday as part of her battle to control her baby weight

Keeping her eyes sheltered from the Californian sun with a pair of huge oversized shades, the Fashion Star panellist showed off her pregnancy curves in a tight black vest top, which she teamed with comfortable jogging bottoms and trainers.

 

The star wore her long blonde locks loosely around her shoulders, and showed off her glowing skin by going make-up free as she stepped out for the day.
Jessica, who has 11-month-old daughter Maxwell Drew with NFL player fiancee Eric Johnson, gained 70lbs during her first pregnancy, and admitted that this time around she is trying to keep her cravings under control as she knows how difficult it was to shift her baby weight.

 

In control: The 32-year-old singer showed off her large bump in a tight-fitting black vest and grey jogging trousers

 

 

In control: The star famously put on 70lbs while she was pregnant with baby daughter Maxwell, now 11 months

Speaking to chat show host Ellen DeGeneres, she recently said: 'The first pregnancy I like let loose and I kind of ate everything that I wanted to eat and I just really enjoyed it.
'This time around I think because I was doing Weight Watchers and I felt super healthy. I’m not really craving as much and I know how hard it is to get off so I’m trying to make healthier, wiser decisions.'
But the star's sportsman beau was positively enamoured by her blossoming figure.

 

Radiant: Jessica was positively glowing as she showed off her flawless skin by going make-up free as she hit the gym for a workout

She added: 'Apparently Eric still wanted me. So I can gain as much weight and I will have a husband to be that loves me.'
Jessica explained her whole pregnancy has been different the second time around, with her finding the experience 'exhausting'.
She said: 'It's the complete opposite. Like with Maxwell, I felt amazing. Like I could do everything, eat everything. Do whatever I wanted.
'I had a lot of energy. This time around, I’m like exhausted. Eating Tums. That’s my snack of choice.'

 

Battle of the bump: The star recently admitted she is trying to keep her cravings under control this time around as she knows how difficult it was to shift her baby weight with her first pregnancy

 

Busy bee: After hitting the gym, Jessica headed off in her car to run errands in Los Angeles