Bertinelli Bikini Cover

The Valerie Bertinelli bikini cover that hit newsstands in April of 2009 garnered both People Magazine and the one time child star a lot of positive press.

Most agree that Valerie Bertinelli is a charming, magnetic and beautiful actress, and back in 1975, the producers of the hit television comedy show, One Day at a Time, were the first to spot that talent. As Barbara Cooper Royer, Valerie Bertinelli charmed and warmed hearts all over the world. The seemingly bubbly actress went on to marry famed guitarist Eddie Van Halen of the rock group Van Halen in 1981. However, like most, Bertinelli has had her fair share of troubles and heartaches, and after the dissolution of her marriage she began packing on the pounds.

In 2007, things came to a head for Ms. Bertinelli as she found herself tipping the scales at 172 pounds, and with a frame of five-foot-four, she knew that she had to make a change. It was then that she contacted the weight loss center Jenny Craig. After signing a contract to be the company spokesperson, she pledged to herself, and the public, to lose the weight.

On the cover of the April 6, 2009 issue of People, Ms. Bertinelli debuted a brand new, highly energetic and beautiful new side of herself. She had lost a whopping 50 pounds, and her sizzling new figure, encased in an eye-catching green bikini, left fans everywhere cheering at her obvious success.

True to her vivacious and honest nature, Bertinelli told People that it was no magical pill that helped her lose the weight. Instead, she began walking (10,000 steps a day), exercising and running (up to five times a week) to shed the pounds, and most will agree, she did so with amazing results.

If you've seen the Bertinelli bikini cover, you'll probably agree that both Bertinelli and the bikini she sports are quite beautiful. You can find similar bikini styles by visiting:

• Reef: Reef has one of the most similar bikini styles on the Web to the one that Ms. Bertinelli is wearing.

While sold separately, the Solid Gold Halter top is done in a shade of green that is almost identical to the one on the People cover. This top is a mix of Lycra, nylon and spandex, and it features removable cups. Besides green, other available colors include aqua, fuchsia, violet and black.

The matching bottom of this suit is called Solid Gold Hipster, but be aware that it is an incredibly skimpy bikini that features a "cheeky fit"; so if you don't mind showing off much of your bottom, this is the suit for you!

• Victoria’s Secret: You won'’t believe your eyes, but Victoria's Secret also has a bikini that is almost an exact replica of Valerie Bertinelli's, and unlike the style available at Reef, this bikini bottom offers substantially more coverage.

The similarity of this bikini set can be seen in several ways. First, the bikini bottom offers the very same side ties that Bertinelli sports, and second, the bikini top is done in a similar triangle fashion. Third? There's that gorgeous green color. You can purchase this style for $24.00.

• Amazon: Lastly, if you already have a bikini top and are only searching for an appropriate bottom, visit Amazon.com. There, you'll find a Rampage Bikini Bottom that is deep-sea green in color, has a geometric pattern and features a ring detail on the side. You can purchase this bottom for $48.00.

While it's true that Valerie Bertinelli looks absolutely stunning in her green bikini, keep in mind too that on the inside of that now famous People Magazine cover that she also sports a blue bikini. This is a deep sapphire blue, so if green is not your particular color, but you still love the way this star's bikini looks, you have yet another available option.

The Bertinelli bikini cover hit with much fanfare and for good reason. Not only is Valerie Bertinelli a star that many women came of age with, but she has a personal, compelling life story - one that contains many aspects that women all over the world can identify with. Weight, and maintaining an appropriate weight, can be a struggle, so it's no wonder that seeing someone succeed in that battle can be an inspiration to so many.

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