Charlotte Crosby talks about taking time for herself as a new mom while getting back into shape

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

And Charlotte Crosby has revealed that she’s taking time to regain her health and fitness while balancing motherhood and personal time.

Explaining that having kids “shouldn’t define who you are”, the 32-year-old former Geordie Shore star makes sure she isn’t “in 24/7 fashion” with the newly arrived.

Charlotte took time off from her usual fitness regimen after giving birth to Alba while recovering from her planned C-section.

But after getting the go-ahead from doctors for light exercise, the star is now getting back into a grind while balancing motherhood too.

Talking with SunThe reality star explained that she “doesn’t feel guilty” about leaving her daughter sometimes for alone time.

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

Exercise: Charlotte was seen jogging last week as she regains her fitness

Settling in: Charlotte and boyfriend Jake Ankers have been loving life as parents since welcoming their newcomer in October

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

Charlotte, who realized it while jogging 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 the exercise has been a boon for the new mother, who explained that it makes her feel “healthy and energized” once again.

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

Getting into it: Exercise has been a boon for the new mom, who explained that it makes her feel “healthy and energized” once again.

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

And as she gets back into a routine, the star is also looking to the future: she admitted 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 that she “got the bug” of fatherhood.

Speaking to the publication, she said: “I’m the happiest person in the world right now.” I can’t believe I am so lucky to have this beautiful girl she is so precious.

I can’t wait to have another baby. I have the error now!

More to come: And as she gets back to the grind, the star is also looking to the future, admitting last week that she “can’t wait” to have more kids.