Michael Clarke’s ex Kyly Clarke says ‘perception isn’t always reality’

Kyly Clarke often shares inspirational messages with her Instagram followers.

And on Sunday, the House Rules judge accompanied footage of a gym workout with a lengthy message about perception and staying true to yourself.

The 39-year-old, who announced her split from husband Michael Clarke in February, said it ‘takes a lot’ to show the real you.

A message for her fans: Kyly Clarke (pictured), 39, said ‘perception isn’t always reality’ and urged her Instagram followers to stay true to who they are, in a post on Sunday 

‘Perception isn’t always reality. Takes a lot to be the real you from the bottom of your core and also portray your truths,’ she wrote online.

‘Staying true to who you are, but also choosing to work out how to step outside your comfort zone and embrace that also.’

Referring to an accompanying video of herself performing a workout in a gym, Kyly revealed that she feels outside of her comfort zone when training in a sports bra.

Breaking a sweat: 'Perception isn't always reality. Takes a lot to be the real you from the bottom of your core and also portray your truths,' the House Rules judge wrote alongside footage of herself working out in a Sydney gym

Breaking a sweat: ‘Perception isn’t always reality. Takes a lot to be the real you from the bottom of your core and also portray your truths,’ the House Rules judge wrote alongside footage of herself working out in a Sydney gym 

‘Growing up around modelling and bikini competitions, you would see me wearing less clothing and being okay with it,’ she went on to say. 

‘Only because I felt untouchable on a stage, or the feeling no one could invade my personal space on a shoot because it’s only a photo. 

‘It may sound simple and also weird, but I would never wear an actual sports bra in the gym to train in a session as it’s not my comfort zone. It may have only been for half the session, but I conquered the feeling of being uncomfortable all in one.’  

Focusing on the glutes: Kyly also shared her workout on Instagram Stories

Facing discomfort: The lifestyle entrepreneur also revealed online that she has never felt completely comfortable training in a sports bra

Stepping outside her comfort zone: Kyly, who also shared her workout on Instagram Stories, revealed how she has never felt completely comfortable training in a sports bra

Candid: 'It may sound simple and also weird, but I would never wear an actual sports bra in the gym to train in a session as it's not my comfort zone,' Kyly told fans. 'It may have only been for half the session, but I conquered the feeling of being uncomfortable all in one'

Candid: ‘It may sound simple and also weird, but I would never wear an actual sports bra in the gym to train in a session as it’s not my comfort zone,’ Kyly told fans. ‘It may have only been for half the session, but I conquered the feeling of being uncomfortable all in one’ 

Positive: The TV star added that while she's yet to feel completely comfortable, there's always 'room for improvement'

Positive: The TV star added that while she’s yet to feel completely comfortable, there’s always ‘room for improvement’ 

On her Instagram Stories, Kyly also shared a glimpse of her workout, that focused on the glute muscles.

The lifestyle entrepreneur held onto a pair of dumbbells and performed squats, Romanian deadlifts, as well as seated leg extensions. 

Kyly has made headlines over the past few months, splitting from husband of seven years, Michael Clarke in September 2019.

High-profile split: Kyly split from husband of seven years Michael Clarke (pictured), 39, in September. However they only announced their separation in February

High-profile split: Kyly split from husband of seven years Michael Clarke (pictured), 39, in September. However they only announced their separation in February 

New couple: The retired Australian cricketer is now dating P.E Nation co-founder Pip Edwards, 40. They are pictured while on a romantic holiday in Noosa, Queensland last month

New couple: The retired Australian cricketer is now dating P.E Nation co-founder Pip Edwards, 40. They are pictured while on a romantic holiday in Noosa, Queensland last month 

The Clarkes however only announced their separation on February 12.

Michael, 39, is now dating P.E Nation co-founder Pip Edwards, 40, with the pair having enjoyed a romantic holiday in Noosa, Queensland last month.

Kyly has maintained that her four-year-old daughter Kelsey Lee, shared with Michael, is her top priority in the wake of their split. 

Priorities: Kyly revealed in an interview earlier this year that her four-year-old daughter Kelsey Lee, shared with Michael, is her top priority in the wake of their split. Pictured: Michael and Kelsey Lee

Priorities: Kyly revealed in an interview earlier this year that her four-year-old daughter Kelsey Lee, shared with Michael, is her top priority in the wake of their split. Pictured: Michael and Kelsey Lee