Singing sensation Janet Jackson has given some tips on how to stay slim and sexy.

The American singer/songwriter/actress, who shed 60 pounds last year, revealed that she has to really 'push' herself to keep fit.

"I have a great support system to keep me on track¡­ But I still don't like working out. It's hard for me. I have to push myself to want to do it," US Weekly quoted Jackson, as saying.

The 41-year-old keeps a check on her weight by her clothes' size.

"One thing that helps is getting my clothes altered to fit so I can tell when I gain or lose. I used to wear overalls all the time, and my mom said, ¡®Baby, don't do that or you won't know how much you lose¡¯", she said.

As for how can someone maintain a sexy bod as her, the singer suggested that there is no need to get food deprived.

"If I can do it, anybody can do it. Eating light and clean helps, but you really shouldn't think of it as a diet, otherwise you feel like you're depriving yourself. If you crave something, you should have a little bit of it, then let it go and move on. Do a little exercise so you¡¯re back on track," she said.

Jackson however revealed that although she has self control, there are some 'cheat days' when she does not follow a balanced diet.

"It's about control and it's a balanced diet. Of course I have cheat days! Especially with my dancers, who love to eat. And after a hard day of work, they want to unwind and grab a drink, and alcohol is not good for my diet with all the extra calories,"she said.

"I try to have a glass of wine, but then somebody comes with a lemon drop and it's so good. You feel like you're drinking cough syrup or candy, and before you know it, the next day comes and you feel it. I make up for it with a few more reps when I lift weights," she added.

The singer has revealed her diet secrets in the new issue of the magazine.