'She thinks if she lost weight, she'd be the most gorgeous girl on TOWIE': Confident Gemma Collins displays her curvaceous bikini body in Dubai



She flies the flag for the larger lady, and is confident with her curves.



And Gemma Collins proudly flaunted her voluptuous bikini body as she hit the beach in Dubai last week.



Rocking a fun floral two-piece, the 32-year-old reality star seemed to be having a whale of a time as she enjoyed an action-packed day out.



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Fun in the sun: Gemma Collins proudly flaunted her bikini body as she hit the beach in Dubai last week

Running down the golden sands, the outspoken TOWIE beauty seemed on a mission to get fit as she got her new year exercise plan off to a cracking start.

The Splash contestant made sure to limber up properly for her beach-side jog, and was seen performing a series of stretches on the shore-line as she prepared for her workout.



But it would seem Gemma was feeling a little tired after a while, and later seemed to be clutching her stomach and breathing heavily as she slowed into a walk.



Beach babe: Rocking a fun floral two-piece, the 32-year-old reality star seemed to be having a whale of a time as she enjoyed an action-packed day out Flower power: Running down the golden sands, the outspoken TOWIE beauty seemed on a mission to get fit as she got her new year exercise plan off to a cracking start

Hard at it: The Splash contestant made sure to limber up properly for her beach-side jog

After her run, the size 22 star enjoyed a well-earned dip in the hotel pool, piling her honey blonde locks up on her head as she cooled off in the tranquil-looking water.



Reclining happily as she soaked up the Dubai sunshine, Gemma seemed to be sporting an envy-inducing tan after her week in the United Arab Emirates.



As usual, the plus-size clothes designer was groomed to perfection for her day out, wearing a full face of make-up and painted ruby red talons.



Work it, girl: Gemma was seen performing a series of stretches on the shore-line as she prepared for her workout Feeling the strain: But it would seem Gemma was feeling a little tired after a while, and later seemed to be clutching her stomach and breathing heavily as she slowed into a walk

Ensuring she was sensible under the harsh rays of the sun, Gemma later covered up in a pretty mustard yellow jewelled kaftan as she chatted away happily on her mobile phone.



At the time, the reality star was wearing her dazzling engagement ring, but it has since been confirmed to MailOnline that Gemma has called off her union with on-off long-term beau, Rami Hawash.



But in spite of her confidence, the Essex-based television personality is now said to be keen to shed the pounds in a bid to become 'the most gorgeous girl on TOWIE'.



And relax: After her run, the size 22 star enjoyed a well-earned dip in the hotel pool, piling her honey blonde locks up on her head as she cooled off in the tranquil-looking water Time to chill: Reclining happily as she soaked up the Dubai sunshine, Gemma seemed to be sporting an envy-inducing tan after her week in the United Arab Emirates

And while she is proud to be a role model to larger women, she is reportedly hoping to slim down to a size 14-16.



A source told Closer magazine: 'Gemma had an amazing time on holiday and had no qualms showing off her body. She thinks having bif boobs and a shapely bum is sexy. She loves her curves and felt confident in her bikini.



'Gemma admits she'll never be a skinny size 8, but says she'd never want to be - she's proud to be a plus-size role model.



On the run: At the time, the reality star was wearing her dazzling engagement ring, but it has since been confirmed to MailOnline that Gemma has called off her union with on-off long-term beau, Rami Hawash Bronzed up: As usual, the plus-size clothes designer was groomed to perfection for her day out, wearing a full face of make-up and painted ruby red talons

Not so mellow yellow: Ensuring she was sensible under the harsh rays of the sun, Gemma later covered up in a pretty mustard yellow jewelled kaftan

'She still gets loads of attention from men when she goes out and thinks that if she lost the weight, she'd be the most gorgeous girl on TOWIE.'



Gemma is currently believed to be a size 22, but has previously put her weight problems down to an 'insulin problem', insisting she eats a healthy diet and works out three times a week.



She said in an interview with MailOnline in 2013: 'Every day I struggle with my weight, but at the end of the day people forget that I have an insulin problem.



Toning up: In spite of her confidence, the Essex-based television personality is now said to be keen to shed the pounds in a bid to become 'the most gorgeous girl on TOWIE' Slimming down: And while she is proud to be a role model to larger women, she is reportedly hoping to slim down to a size 14-16

'I mean, I am healthy because I eat healthily and work out, but my body produces three times as much insulin as it should do, which turns into sugar and that then turns into fat.'



But in spite of being larger than she would like, Gemma insisted she is the 'most comfortable' she's ever been.



She added to MailOnline: 'People think I'm sitting there eating junk food all the time but I swear on my life that I eat healthily.



Holiday happiness: Gemma is currently believed to be a size 22, but has previously put her weight problems down to an 'insulin problem' Proud of her curves: Gemma has previously insisted she eats a healthy diet and works out three times a week

Reach for the sky! In spite of being larger than she would like, Gemma insisted she is the 'most comfortable' she's ever been

'Today I had fruit and yoghurt for breakfast and chicken for lunch - I do consider myself a healthy person because I eat healthily and I train three times a week but people look at me and think I'm unhealthy because of the extra weight I'm carrying.



'I'm a size 20 now and I'd really like to get down to a size 16 or 18 because that's where I feel the most comfortable.



'But at the end of the day, I'm in my 30s and I'm the happiest and most comfortable I've ever been.'