The pop princess tells Woman’s Day how she went from plus-size poster girl to perfect 10.
After devoting 18 months to shedding a whopping 20kg, Ricki-Lee Coulter has spent the past six months working out to re-sculpt her curvaceous body – losing another 5kg in the process.
The perky pop star has gone from strength to strength – literally. The curves Ricki-Lee, was once so proud to flaunt for the camera have melted away to be replaced by muscle. And along the way, she also found love with her personal trainer, Richard Harrison.
“I feel amazing all the time now and it’s a nice feeling,” beams the former Australian Idol contestant at the Sydney premiere of Water For Elephants. Richard, 29, has helped Ricki-Lee, 25, achieve what a host of diets and even a brief stint as a weight-loss brand ambassador couldn’t – losing the weight and keeping it off.
He also helped her get over her failed marriage to James Babbington, whom she divorced in 2008, transforming not just her body, but her life and attitude. “In life, we all have ups and downs, but it is about being consistent,” explains Ricki-Lee, looking fabulous at the glittering premiere.
“If you want results in anything, you have to work hard at it over a long period. “I went from being a person who didn’t like exercise and hated running to someone who loves running. I was [naturally athletic], but I got to a point where it was hard. “Now I really love running – I’ll be outside and I’ll go, ‘Oh, I’ve been running for an hour and a half!'”
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