Jessica Simpson Shows Off Svelte Post-Baby Body on Katie Couric's New Talk Show

New mom says "motherhood is a dream" but admits shedding the pregnancy pounds "definitely is a challenge"

By Rebecca Macatee Sep 10, 2012 9:16 PMTags
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Jessica Simpson is one hot mama!

The 32-year-old fashionista debuted her trim, post-baby body Monday on Katie Couric's new talk show, Katie. Wearing a fitted black dress with a figure-flattering ruffle, the blond beauty was all smiles as she talked about motherhood and—of course—her role as Weight Watchers' spokesperson.

Losing those pregnancy pounds is "definitely a challenge," Jess admitted. "I put on more baby weight than I was planning on putting on…I really have to separate myself from the world's expectations and really just look inside myself and be healthy with myself."

"All the weight did not come off with the baby!" she said laughingly. "I've had to really stay focused on my diet and really concentrate on what I'm putting in my body."

Jessica really wants to be happy, healthy and her best self not for vanity, but for her beautiful daughter, Maxwell Drew Johnson. "I want to be a phenomenal role model for my child," she said, adding, "Motherhood is a dream."

Katie, whose show premiered Monday along with Ricki Lake's new show and the new season of Anderson Live, even got Jessica to open up about her and Eric Johnson's wedding plans. "We have not set a date," the bride-to-be said. "It won't be this year. We haven't had time. I really want to do a big fun wedding with my friends and family."

We'll be on the lookout for an invite in 2013.