'I like to be curvy!': Kelly Brook claims she doesn't want to be 'super skinny' as she loses 8lbs on Atkins diet and admits to hitting the gym 'at least five times a week'

  •  The 35-year-old model said she prefers to look 'strong' and 'athletic'
  •  Brunette beauty mixes up exercise regime to get most out of workouts  
  •  Followed low carb, high fat food plan that shaved three inches off waist 

Despite being envied the world over for her womanly hourglass figure and and voluptuous bosom, Kelly Brook has admitted to letting herself go in the past couple of years. 

In order to shape up, the 35-year-old embarked on a strict diet regime and gruelling workout plan. 

However, despite cutting down on her carbohydrate intake and hitting the gym 'at least' five times a week, the English model insists she doesn't want to get any slimmer and loves her curves. 

Despite hitting the gym fives times a week and following the Atkins diet, Kelly Brook, pictured at the Taormina Film Festival in June, said she doesn't want to be 'super skinny'

Despite hitting the gym fives times a week and following the Atkins diet, Kelly Brook, pictured at the Taormina Film Festival in June, said she doesn't want to be 'super skinny'

Speaking to Closer magazine, the brunette beauty admitted: 'I had a couple of years off but then I wanted to get into shape. 

'I like to be curvy, athletic and strong. I don't want to be super skinny.' 

The former One Big Happy actress said that she mixes up her exercise routine to ensure her body gets the most out of the training. 

She told the British celebrity weekly that she does 'heavy weights a couple of times a week' and cardio at Barry's Bootcamp, which is also loved by Victoria Beckham and Ellie Goulding. 

David McIntosh's ex-fiance also enjoys swimming and has tried martial arts. 

The British starlet, who relocated to LA last year, is clearly taking her new healthy lifestyle seriously and only allows herself two days off from the gym. 

The English model's style has become more relaxed due to her new health-conscious lifestyle
Kelly is often pictured out and about in Los Angeles in her gym gear

The English model's style has become more relaxed due to her new health-conscious lifestyle and she is often pictured out and about in Los Angeles in her gym gear 

Despite being envied the world over for her womanly hourglass figure and and voluptuous bosom, Kelly Brook has admitted to letting herself go in the past couple of years

Her new active ways have influenced her usually flawless style as she admits she's now in 'gym gear a lot'. 

Fans feared Kelly would lose her famous curves for good in January when she started the Atkins diet - a low carb, high fat food plan.   

With a weight loss total of eight pounds and having shed an impressive three inches off her waistline, Kelly has confessed her diet is here to stay.

The actress reflected on her transformation and said: 'I'm so happy with my results with Atkins and I can honestly say I have never felt better about my body.

After splitting with fiance David McIntosh, Kelly is now dating Jeremy Parisis, pictured together at the Taormina Film Festival in June 

After splitting with fiance David McIntosh, Kelly is now dating Jeremy Parisis, pictured together at the Taormina Film Festival in June 

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Kelly Brook attended the Taormina Film Festival in an Italian label that's known for its Sicilian references. The dress is by Dolce & Gabbana, of course.

Earlier in the day, Brook was snapped in an H&M peasant top with new boyfriend Jeremy Parisi. Needless to say, she turned it up a few notches for the evening's festivities.

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Former One Big Happy actress Kelly showcases her flawless physique in a black and white leopard print bikini 

Former One Big Happy actress Kelly showcases her flawless physique in a black and white leopard print bikini 

'My skin is glowing, I feel healthier than ever and I still have my curves – I couldn't ask for better results.'

However, it's not all hard work and no play for former Simply Be designer, who is dating handsome new boyfriend Jeremy Parisi. 

During a romantic getaway in France at the end of June, Kelly shared a photograph of herself enjoying a massive bowl of pasta with tomato sauce.

She captioned the snap: ‘Mamma Mia @loveyouzia_'. 

Proving it's not all work and no play, Kelly was recently seen tucking into a big bowl of pasta with tomato sauce while on holiday in France

Proving it's not all work and no play, Kelly was recently seen tucking into a big bowl of pasta with tomato sauce while on holiday in France

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