EXCLUSIVE: 'I’m in no rush!' Lucy Mecklenburgh reveals why she WON’T be moving in with Louis Smith as she unveils new beach body plan
They hit it off last year while filming gymnastics competition Tumble.
And Lucy Mecklenburgh’s relationship with Louis Smith has been going from strength-to-strength ever since they bonded over their mutual passion for fitness, with the brunette showcasing the results of her tireless regime in a sexy new campaign for Results With Lucy.
The 23-year-old former TOWIE star told MailOnline in an exclusive chat that while Olympic gymnast Louis is the perfect man for her, she’s not ready to settle down any time soon.
Scroll down for video:
Ready for summer: Lucy Mecklenburg shows off her incredible figure in a new photoshoot, shot at Zero Gravity in Dubai, as she launches her Beach Body with Lucy fitness plan
Explaining why the idea doesn’t appeal, she said: ‘I have no idea about the future yet. I’m building a house in Essex at the moment which I’m moving into on my own. I’m in no rush, I don’t want to hurry into anything just yet. I love my own space… and I need lots of wardrobes!’
Lucy – who was previously engaged to TOWIE love rat Mario Falcone - has been blown away by Louis’ respect for women and his constant romantic gestures.
‘He’s been brought up by a single mum, so he’s got a lot of respect for women - and it shows. He’s a complete gentleman, he spoils me and sends me flowers all the time’, she giggled.
Red hot: The 23-year-old star proves that hard work and dedication to healthy living is worth the effort as she poses on the beach in a series of sexy swimwear looks
True gent: Lucy says her gymnast boyfriend Louis Smith is very respectful towards women and treats her better than her exes
Since the couple live two hours away from one another and are constantly travelling, they make the most of every opportunity to squeeze in some quality time together.
‘We’re very busy so we have limited time together, but when we do see each other it’s very special. We’ll make more effort and book somewhere nice for dinner’, Lucy said. ‘I don’t know what we’d do without chatting on FaceTime every day.’
The star has been working hard to maintain her toned figure with the help of her online fitness venture, Results With Lucy, which has just added the Beach Body workout and nutrition plan to its repertoire of videos and advice.
Fitness fans: The 23-year-old beauty joked that she'll never train with Louis again after his idea of a quick workout left her 'knackered'
Natural beauty: Lucy says she works extra hard to keep the cellulite at bay because she's prone to it on her bum and her thighs
Despite her enviable proportions, Lucy admits she sometimes suffers from body insecurities and has to work extra hard to keep her cellulite under control.
She explained: ‘My bum used to be quite flat and have cellulite all over it, it’s the bit that changed the most on my body. It’s my stubborn area as well as my favourite - it’s so hard keeping the cellulite off.’
The star insists there’s no beef between her and former co-star Sam Faiers or Geordie Shore favourite Charlotte Crosby, who have both followed suit by launching their own fitness plans.
Health-conscious: The former TOWIE star thinks it's great that other celebrities like Sam Faiers are jumping on the exercise bandwagon
‘I completely support anyone in the public eye that’s promoting health and fitness’, she enthused. ‘I love that they do that because we’ve got a lot of young girls looking up to us.’
Lucy has been particularly impressed with James ‘Arg’ Argent’s total transformation since leaving rehab last winter, and is rooting for him and her close friend Lydia Bright to last the distance.
‘He looks incredible and from speaking to Lydia, she says he’s a completely different person, he’s really happy ad positive and he keeps her motivated. It’s fantastic, I never thought I would see this Arg!’, she said.
Helping hand: Lucy was joined by her personal trainer Cecilia Harris, who whips her into shape in the gym
New plan: The 6-week Beach Body programme entails everything you need to feel body confident, from new feature-length workout videos to a 3-day juice detox plan
Lucy – who is adamant she has no plans to ever return to TOWIE – also revealed she no longer has hard feelings towards her ex-boyfriend Mark Wright, with whom she had a volatile romance during her time on the show.
She believes the former lothario has finally found The One in Michelle Keegan and wishes them nothing but the best in the wake of their nuptials last weekend, saying, ‘I think they’re a good couple and I can’t wait to see her wedding dress. They seem really happy together.’
Beach Body with Lucy is available now from Results With Lucy for £49.99.
Fit and fabulous: Lucy has never felt healthier and says she's all about promoting beach body confidence
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3097649/Lucy-Mecklenburgh-discusses-Louis-Smith-unveils-beach-body-plan.html#ixzz3bHXl1XeR
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook