Taylor Frankie Paul of Mormon Wives reveals why she doesn't exercise

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul She offered insight into her workout routine — or lack thereof — following her breakup Dakota Mortensen.

During an Instagram Q&A on Monday, January 20, Taylor, 30 Asked how She has kept fit, answering: “I don't exercise because I don't eat enough calories to burn. No diet, just stress.”

Taylor was then asked how she was doing Dealing with her breakup From Dakota, 31, after the pair sparked split speculation last month.

“I cry every day. This is grief, let it go so it can pass and you can heal,” she noted. “The more you resist the pain that's coming, the longer you'll suffer. Learn this the hard way.”

Taylor and Dakota Not confirmed yet Their relationship status, but the pair have been dating on and off since then The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives It premiered on Hulu in September 2024. Dakota was Taylor's first public boyfriend after her divorce from her husband. Tet Bull the next Their “soft swinging” sex scandal.

Viewers got a front-row seat to see Taylor and Dakota's turbulent relationship — including her domestic violence arrest — throughout the first season of the reality series.

Taylor was charged with aggravated assault, two counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child, child abuse with injury and criminal mischief after a heated fight with Dakota in February 2023. Taylor pleaded guilty six months later to aggravated assault, while the other four pleaded guilty. The charges were dismissed with prejudice. She reached a plea deal in March 2023.

Taylor previously admitted as much Us Weekly Which It wasn't easy to watch The drama unfolds on screen.

“I feel like I've been venting to my mom and I've been a little harsh — and he's very sensitive — so I feel like it could be a lot harder for him,” she said exclusively. we In September 2024. “And that may also be a catalyst to spark these conversations. In particular, I think I heard the cliffhanger (of the season), so that in itself raises some things. “We're doing well today, going through the work, so I really hope it's not too much.”

Taylor also said we Which She wasn't in a hurry To propose to Dakota, adding: “I just want to take my time this time, this is my second marriage. “It will be very important to me, and I don't want to end up in another divorce situation.”

“So, I really want everything to be really solid and have a foundation of trust,” she continued. And so I feel like it takes time. I would love for that to be the ultimate goal. But right now, I think building it at that level is where I'm at.

One month later, Taylor revealed that she and Dakota were together They were at loggerheads off screen.

“I would say we're working on things and I really have no idea where things will go for us from here. We're not fully together, but we're not completely over. I don't know where the future holds between me and him,” she admitted. we. “It's just a lot. So I'm adjusting and trying to fit in. But I don't want to watch the show.”

The pair appeared to be reconciling, but they again sparked split speculation in December 2024, revealing in separate TikTok videos that they did not celebrate Christmas as a family. Drama is He is expected to be front and center During season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.