Kyle Richards on managing her divorce from Mauricio Umansky and becoming crazy fit at 54 (Exclusive)
Right now, Kyle Richards is feeling her best. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star claims, “I look better now than I did when I was in my 20s and 30s, and that’s after having four kids.” “It’s never too late, for sure.” The 54-year-old Richards has prioritized her health while she works through her 27-year marriage to Mauricio Umansky. (They share Farrah, 35, with ex-Guraish Aldjufrie; Richards is also the father of daughters Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23, and Portia, 15). The former actress claims, “I used to work out to lose weight when I was younger.” “It’s for me now, primarily for my mental health. The way it causes me to look.
You look amazing. Why did you decide to change your body?
After having breast reduction surgery [in 2022], I was unable to exercise for eight weeks. I was eating pasta and sipping wine and drinks while on vacation in Europe at the time. By the time the journey was over, I had forgotten who I was. I was also not taking care of myself, and I had recently lost my best friend to suicide. Additionally, it was deepening my depression. That’s it, I remarked, when we drove away. I’m not going to consume any harmful carbohydrates, like sugar, pasta, bread, or alcohol. And I will exercise each and every day.
Have you seen a significant change?
I quickly began to observe benefits. I didn’t drink much, but cutting out alcohol had a huge impact on my skin and how I felt.
How do you stay physically fit?
I’ve always worked out, but I was exercising in the same way every time: hiking and spinning. I began including running, hot yoga, and weightlifting, particularly during difficult times. My mind is truly cleared by it.
