Lucy Mecklenburgh enjoys a smoothie while relaxing in the sunshine with her 10-month-old daughter Lilah in Barbados
Lucy Mecklenburgh soaked up the sun as she headed to the beach with her 10-month-old daughter Lilah in Barbados on Thursday.
The former TOWIE star, 31, is on vacation with her fiancé Ryan Thomas, 38, and their two sons, Roman, 2, and daughter Lilah.
Lucy dressed for sunny weather in a brown bathing suit and a patterned wrap that she tied around her slender waist.
The TV personality showed off her bronzed tan while removing her makeup and wearing her brunette locks in a low bun.
Lucy shielded her eyes from the sun with sunglasses and seemed relaxed as she sat with her daughter Lilah, who was in a stroller.
Living large: Lucy Mecklenburgh soaked up the sun as she hit the beach with her daughter Lilah, 10 months, in Barbados on Thursday
The reality star chatted while sipping her refreshing drink and taking in the views of the idyllic island.
The family is on the island celebrating her father Paul’s 60th birthday, as Lucy documented on her Instagram page over the weekend.
The trip has been a welcome break for Lucy, who previously said she struggles to find time to exercise as she is so busy taking care of her two children.
The star opened up about her post-pregnancy body in a Q&A session, as she said she’s gone up two dress sizes and her busy life rarely leaves time for exercise, though she’s made her peace with that.
During the chat, a follower asked, “Are you back to your pre-pregnancy weight? Exercise? Diet? I don’t feel like myself anymore.”
Lucy agreed, writing: “I understand, so many changes to our bodies so fast that sometimes it can feel like I’m unfamiliar with my body.”
“I have wider hips, a bigger tummy and breasts, and two dress sizes larger than before Lilah.”
She continued: ‘I’m about a stone heavier than before, but I try not to weigh myself too much. I rarely have time to exercise, but I love postpartum pilates.
Cheers: The reality star chatted while enjoying her refreshing drink and taking in the views of the idyllic island
“I try to walk a couple times a week and run after a little kid all day haha.”
“Diet-wise, I’ve started trying to eat like I used to as much as possible, mainly for energy and to feel good.”
She concluded: ‘The kitchen in the bathroom helps and quick, simple meals that everyone in the house will eat. I don’t follow a restrictive diet, just balance and variety’.
Ryan and Lucy announced the news of their daughter Lilah in May of last year on social media along with a sweet black and white snap of the baby’s hand.
They got engaged after two years of dating in 2019, with Lucy sharing a photo of her and Ryan on Italy’s Amalfi Coast along with the caption: “I said YES.”
Ryan is also the father of his 10-year-old daughter Scarlett, whom he shares with his ex Tina O’Brien.
Break: The former TOWIE star, 31, is on vacation with her fiance Ryan Thomas and their two sons, Roman, two, and daughter Lilah