Charlotte Crosby talks taking time for herself as a new mother as she gets back into fitness

She welcomed first daughter, Alba Jean, with boyfriend Jake Ankers back in October.

And Charlotte Crosby has revealed that she’s taking time to get back into her health and fitness as she balances motherhood and personal time.

Explaining that having kids ‘shouldn’t define who you are’, the former Geordie Shore star, 32, is ensuring she’s not ‘joint at the hip 24/7’ with the new arrival. 

‘Your baby shouldn’t define who you are’: Charlotte Crosby talks taking time for herself as a new mother as she gets back into fitness… three months after giving birth to daughter Alba Jean

Charlotte took time away from her usual workout regime after giving birth to Alba as she recovered from the planned C-section.

But after being given the go-ahead to lightly exercise from doctors, the star is now getting back into a routine while balancing motherhood too.

Speaking with The Sun, the reality star explained that she ‘doesn’t feel guilty’ about leaving her daughter sometimes to have time alone.

‘It’s about having balance – you don’t have to feel guilty for doing things for yourself. For me, exercising and going to work make me feel like a strong, independent woman and a role model for my daughter.

Exercise: Charlotte was spotted out on a jog last week as she gets her fitness back up

Settling in: Charlotte and her boyfriend Jake Ankers are loving life as parents since welcoming their new arrival in October

‘I love Alba Jean, who’s now 15 weeks old, with all of my heart – she’s my best friend – but I don’t feel guilty for not wanting her to be attached to my hip 24/7.

Charlotte, who spotted out on a jog last week, continued: ‘Your baby shouldn’t define who you are. You were someone before they arrived on the scene, and you need to remind yourself of that sometimes.’

And exercise has been a blessing for the new mother, who explained that it is making her feel ‘healthy and energised’ once again.

While adding that getting strong and independent again makes her a good role model for daughter Alba.  

Gettting into it: Exercise has been a blessing for the new mother, who explained that it is making her feel ‘healthy and energised’ once again

Strong mother: She added that getting strong and independent again makes her a good role model for daughter Alba

And as she gets back into a routine, the star is also looking to the future – admitting last week that she ‘can’t wait’ to have more children.

In an interview with New! Magazine, the star explained that she is ‘loving motherhood’ and has ‘got the bug’ for parenthood.

Speaking with the publication, she gushed: ‘I’m the happiest person in the world right now. I can’t believe I’m so lucky to have this beautful little girl who is just so precious.

‘I already can’t wait to have another baby. I’ve got the bug now!’

More to come: And as she gets back into a routine, the star is also looking to the future – admitting last week that she ‘can’t wait’ to have more children