‘ I’m happy to embrace
my body after becoming
a mum’
EXCLUSIVE
PHOTOS: GETTYW
hen the Pussycat
Dolls first hit the
charts in 2005 with
their single Don’t
Cha, they became renowned for
their striking looks, slick dance
routines and distinctive outfits.
Since reforming in 2019 after
a nine-year break, Kimberly
Wyatt admits the pressure to
fit a certain ideal back in the
noughties was intense and insists
she has a much better relationship
with her body these days.
“It was very vocal that we had
to look a certain way,” she says.
The 38-year-old reveals being
a parent to Willow, six, Maple
Lyla, three, and Ford, one, with
husband Max Rogers has also
changed her attitude towards
her body. “I’m happy with who
I am,” she says. “That takes a
lot of practice and bravery and
outwardly owning who you are.”
The band are set to go on tour
in 2021 and Kimberly admits she’s
throwing herself into an intense
routine, but insists that it’s her
stamina and strength she’s
focused on, not her waistline.
Here, Kimberly opens upabout body positivity, leaning on
her bandmates for support and
the thing that almost caused her
to lose her place as a Doll...How many workouts do you
do a week?
If I’m at the height of my exercise
regime, which I am now for the
Pussycat Dolls tour, I do three to
five sessions a week. I keep each
workout a minimum of 30 minutes,
whether I’m doing a dance drill,
a jog, rowing or even jump rope.
What advice would you give
to someone who wants to get
fit in 2021?
Consistency is key. It’s not going
to feel good to start with. I know
when I take a break from fitnessit takes at least three workouts
to get back into the swing of
it. So give yourself those three
gruelling sessions to get through.
I also get bored easily so I mix
it up. I do hot yoga with my
husband Max, reformer Pilates,
circuit training – but I love dance
too. It’s a great boost for your
mental health. It’s hard for an
older generation to step into
a dance studio as we think
it’s a younger thing, but there’s
no reason you shouldn’t be able
to have a boogie.
Has your body changed much
since having children?
Yes, especially after three kids- and I’m growing older. I’m
happy to embrace a whole new
body and champion that body.
As much pressure as I feel that
my body isn’t as gorgeous as
every other hourglass shape with
ripped abs, I’m happy with who
I am. That takes a lot of practice
and bravery and outwardly
owning who you are.
Is it a challenge to find time
to work out?
Of course. You have to find
something manageable. I make
time because I know how good
it’s going to make me feel. Even
if it’s just 20 or 30 minutes. Three
kids is difficult with the school
run and all the madness, but
I know I have their nap time from
12-2pm so I just push myself then.
It’s my one chance. My fitness
and my mental health benefit
as a result. If I’m really tired and
not feeling a big cardio workout,
I’ll still do a stretch session.
What’s your diet like? Do you
strive to always be healthy?
I think balance is really important.
Everyone is different, but for me
sugar is the devil. I watch my
portion sizes and try to have a
good amount of vegetables with
each meal. I’m trying to go more
vegetarian. My breakfast now is
porridge and I add almonds, pine
nuts, chia seeds and flax seeds- maybe a drizzle of maple syrup.
For snacks, I try to eat grain bars
or fruit. I like salads but they
need to be exciting – beetroot
with butternut squash, feta
cheese and candied walnuts.
Dinner needs to be easy with
three kids, but I love using the
foil method – putting salmon with
new potatoes and popping them
in the oven to cook together.
Pussycat Doll Kimberly
Wyatt opens up about her love
of fitness and the pressures
of being in a girl band
The Dolls are well
known for their
daring stage outfitsIn the early days
there was pressure
to have perfect absYep, she’s just
a regular mum