P!nk has credited her self-confidence to the "right people in [her] life".

The mother-of-one is famed for her outspoken nature and healthy attitude towards her body image.

P!nk - who is married to Carey Hart - says her self-belief is all down to those who mean most to her.

Speaking to the October issue of Women's Health magazine the star explained: ' “My dad used to drill it into my head that sometimes you have to stand on the mountain alone. ‘You’re perfect just the way you are, and I think you’re beautiful, and I think, more important, that you’re smart and funny and talented.’

She added: "I just had the right people in my life. And I had points to prove. I liked being different.”

P!nk says she also owes her confidence to her loyal fans who have supported her along the way.

She said: ''I've exorcised so many demons by writing and singing and having shows with all these people who feel the way I do.''

P!nk is well-known for her super-toned body, but the songstress admits she could be more regimented when it comes to her diet.

She quipped: ''I would like to be more disciplined, but I just really enjoy food. I have an Italian mind-set when it comes to food and family and festivities. It's like, just enjoy life.

She continued: "Try to eat clean as much as possible. I'd love to be 10 pounds thinner, but it's not in the cards for me. And I'm totally OK with that.''