Kerry: “Ryan gives me confidence – whatever my shape”
Kerry Katona tells friends that being back with ex Ryan Mahoney has helped her embrace her new curves, after admitting she’s recently gained a stone
SHE WANTS TO GET BACK INTO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE… BUT REFUSES TO GO HUNGRY OR SPEND HOURS IN THE GYM
She transformed her figure in 2017 thanks to a dramatic healthkick, admitting she was keen to get back in shape after her fiery marriage to third husband George Kay crumbled.
But after mum-of-five Kerry Katona was pictured last week looking happy and content with her new curves, while soaking up the sunshine in Greece ahead of a stay at a health and fitness bootcamp, sources insist the star won’t go to extreme lengths to lose weight again. And pals say Kerry insists her boyfriend Ryan Mahoney – with whom she rekindled her romance last month after splitting in October – has boosted her confidence.
LIVING IN A BUBBLE
A source reveals, “Kerry and Ryan have been enjoying cosy nights in together with takeaways, and she’s not been worrying as much about working out or eating healthily. She’s been living in a bit of a bubble with Ryan and says the weight just crept up on her.
“Kerry feels her most confident when she’s toned, so she will eventually get back to working out again and eating a healthier diet. She flew out to Greece for the bootcamp with her eldest daughter Molly, because she wanted to do something good for her body. She loves feeling cleansed and would like to rid her body of toxins – but she’s refused to go hungry or spend hours in the gym. She says the most important thing is her mental health and she wants to get back into a healthy lifestyle to boost her mood and energy. Ryan fills her with body confidence and makes her feel great about herself, whatever her shape.”
Opening up about her weight gain last week, reality star Kerry, 38, insisted, “It’s been a busy old time recently and, as a result, I’ve put on a stone. I’m not worried about my figure. I don’t care about being skinny – it’s more about my mental health and feeling good in myself. But I would like to get trimmer.”
ROCK BOTTOM
Kerry – who has bipolar disorder and admitted her self-esteem hit rock bottom following the collapse of her marriage to personal trainer George – admitted late last year that she was struggling with her mental health, and after ending her romance with Ryan soon after, she told Closer, “I don’t want to let anybody in. Ryan was a lovely guy, but as soon as it became too serious, I went into lock-down.”
But insiders say that after rekindling their romance,
Kerry is feeling happy and content, and fitness instructor Ryan has even suggested couple workouts to keep things fun and upbeat.
Kerry has been open about the positive impact exercise has on her mental health, revealing in 2018, “The best pill to take is exercise and eating healthy. It’s not rocket science.”
The source adds, “Ryan’s fitness expertise is great because it means he can offer advice to Kerry and even help train her. He’s suggested they work out together, so it’s more fun and they can sweat it out as a pair. The most important thing for him is that Kerry’s happy. She has told friends she’s loving being in a normal relationship and
keeping it low-key. Ryan has always been a great support to her and she’s thankful they’ve found their way back to each other.”
Kerry has endured her weight battles in the spotlight over the years – yo-yoing between a size 8 and a size 16, and having four-and-a-half litres of fat sucked out during liposuction in 2017 – before finally transforming her body through health and fitness.
Last month, the star revealed she was planning her third boob job – explaining, “I had my implants taken out ten years ago, so this will be my third op on my boobs, but
I’m not nervous.”
WEDDING BELLS
And after previously admitting to pals she could see herself marrying Ryan, sources say Kerry would love to get her trim physique back for her big day.
The source adds, “Kerry’s so content, and has admitted to pals she can hear wedding bells. Even though she won’t punish herself with any extreme diets or workouts, she’s said that if she married Ryan, she’d want to get her body looking better than ever, just like any bride would.
“There are no specific plans, but she’d love something low-key, like a beach wedding with her closest friends and family. But she’s just thankful that Ryan is so supportive and doesn’t make her feel that she needs to lose weight. She feels like she’s found something really special and doesn’t want to lose him this time.”
By Daisy McLure