In a town of waif-like women, the hourglass figure of curvy reality star Kim Kardashian must stand out a mile. The Hollywood-based star has attracted much press for her curves - and almost as much attention for the subsequent weight loss that took her from a U.S. size 6 to a size 2 last year.
But as she prepares for her upcoming nuptials to NBA star Kris Humphries and has the final touches put to her figure-hugging Vera Wang dress, Kim Kardashian couldn't care less about negative attention.
Dismissing her critics, Kim says she embraces her curves and 'loves her butt'.
I've never aspired to be a size zero,' she says in this month's Health & Fitness magazine. 'Dress sizes are just a number. I love the curvy look, and I especially love my butt.
'I do squats and lunges to accentuate it.'
Keeping her voluptuous figure trim does not come without hard work.
But despite her impending wedding giving her more drive to stay in shape, Kim admits she's not always in the mood to exercise, and has to resort to her secret weapon to stay motivated: channeling the bootylicious body of singer Beyoncé.
When I can't be bothered I just think Beyoncé, Beyoncé, Beyoncé! I think her curves are beautiful.
As well as watching what she eats, Kim trains with A-list trainer Gunnar Peterson four times a week - the same personal trainer who has worked with J-Lo and Angelina Jolie.
Kim is put through her paces with a regime focusing on strength moves mixed with cardio intervals.
But as she prepares for her upcoming nuptials to NBA star Kris Humphries and has the final touches put to her figure-hugging Vera Wang dress, Kim Kardashian couldn't care less about negative attention.
Dismissing her critics, Kim says she embraces her curves and 'loves her butt'.
Curvy girl in a waif's world: Regular workouts keep Kim Kardashian's hourglass figure looking trim. 'I love the curvy look, and especially my butt', she says
'I do squats and lunges to accentuate it.'
Keeping her voluptuous figure trim does not come without hard work.
But despite her impending wedding giving her more drive to stay in shape, Kim admits she's not always in the mood to exercise, and has to resort to her secret weapon to stay motivated: channeling the bootylicious body of singer Beyoncé.
When I can't be bothered I just think Beyoncé, Beyoncé, Beyoncé! I think her curves are beautiful.
As well as watching what she eats, Kim trains with A-list trainer Gunnar Peterson four times a week - the same personal trainer who has worked with J-Lo and Angelina Jolie.
Kim is put through her paces with a regime focusing on strength moves mixed with cardio intervals.
Mrs Motivator: 'Whenever I can't be bothered, I just think Beyoncé, Beyncé, Beyoncé!', says Kim, pictured right with NBA basketball-playing fiancé Kris Humphries. Left, Beyoncé's inspiring curves on stage at Glastonbury
