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In a town of waif-like women, the hourglass figure of curvy reality star Kim Kardashian must stand out a mile. The Hollywood-based star has attracted much press for her curves - and almost as much attention for the subsequent weight loss that took her from a U.S. size 6 to a size 2 last year. But as she prepares for her upcoming nuptials to NBA star Kris Humphries and has the final touches put to her figure-hugging Vera Wang dress, Kim Kardashian couldn't care less about negative attention. Dismissing her critics, Kim says she embraces her curves and 'loves her butt'. 'I've never aspired to be a size zero,' she says in this month's Health & Fitness magazine. 'Dress sizes are just a number. I love the curvy look, and I especially love my butt.' 'I do squats and lunges to accentuate it.' Keeping her voluptuous figure trim does not come without hard work. But despite her impending wedding giving her more drive to stay in shape, Kim admits she's not always in the mood to exercise, and has to resort to her secret weapon to stay motivated: channeling the bootylicious body of singer Beyoncé. 'When I can't be bothered I just think Beyoncé, Beyoncé, Beyoncé! I think her curves are beautiful.' As well as watching what she eats, Kim trains with A-list trainer Gunnar Peterson four times a week - the same personal trainer who has worked with J-Lo and Angelina Jolie. Kim is put through her paces with a regime focusing on strength moves mixed with cardio intervals. 'It can be hard with all the travelling to keep my workouts consistent. When I can't make it to the gym, I'll do lunges and abdominal exercises in my room.' The star says she eats healthily - she loves salads with chicken, salmon and turkey burgers - 'without the bun' - but allows herself the odd treat. 'I'd go mad otherwise,' she admits. Kim's personal trainer Gunnar Peterson says Kim's regime works because she knows how to make the most of what she has got. 'The thing I love about Kim is she's very aware of her curves and realistic with her goals,' Peterson says. There's no point in her trying to get wafer thin - that would be unrealistic - so instead we make sure the curves stay in the right place and are nice and tight.' Whatever Kim is doing, it's clear that she's doing it right. But most important to Kim is the idea of self-acceptance. While she is confident now, she wasn't always as comfortable with her curves. 'Being insecure is a choice,' she advises. 'I remember feeling insecure at a young age because I developed earlier than the other girls at school. 'As I got older I learnt to embrace my curves and accept myself. I focus on staying positive and accepting myself the way I am. Your imperfections are what make you beautiful.'