Kelly Clarkson has opened up on her weight, saying that she recently lost some for her own benefit - not because of her work.

The former American Idol star has shed a few pounds recently and speaking to Life & Style, she said the pressures of her work wasn't an overriding factor in why she decided to lose the weight. She said:

"I didn't lose weight for work. I did it for me."

Clarkson added that being in a "happy relationship" has encouraged her to seek a more active lifestyle. She said:

"I've always fluctuated. But now I'm in a happy relationship. He gets my life. I'm just more active with him."