By Hayley Robinson

Two weeks of 11-hour days of exercising have certainly paid off for former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona.

Looking slim, tanned and relaxed, the mum of four chatted to chief reporter Hayley Robinson about her time with the GI Jane Bootcamp which is run by super tough marines at a secret location in Sittingbourne.

The 29-year-old claims the training has literally changed her life and after losing a stone in weight and five-and-a-half-inches of fat from her body she’s excited and proud about showing off her new 9st 3lbs frame.

She said: "It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. It’s not just about the fitness and losing weight, it cleanses you and you meet some fantastic people. It’s been great fun.

"I’m a right lazy cow but doing this has been absolutely blinding. I’ve got the bug for exercise - it’s been drilled into me for two weeks.

"When I got here I couldn’t even do one push-up, but I was doing 30 by the end of the week.

"Now it’s about maintaining the exercise. The kids are in school during the day plus I’ve got a nanny so I go jogging at 6.15am, then at home I’m exercising and dancing around the house, I take the kids to school, go to the gym for half an hour.

"I was a size 12 but now I’m a size eight to 10."

In a bid to shift the weight Kerry not only embarked on long walks, runs and swimming sessions but also stuck to a carefully developed sensible and healthy eating plan during her stay.

The former face of Iceland who has bi-polar, said: "Your taste buds change. All I used to eat was fast food but then I started having nice food and it’s really good.

"I also spoke to a nutritionist (during my stay) so it’s not all outside running around.

"I’ve never felt better. I feel refreshed and I’ve got a spring in my step.

"I’d recommend it to anyone, especially if you’re suffering from depression. It’s a great experience and it’s about team work.

"The thought of wearing a swimsuit used to fill me with dread but now I can’t wait to show off my new body. I look in the mirror and think bloody hell!

"This is it, I’m looking straight ahead - it really has been a life changing experience."