Eating disorders, body dysmorphia and a general dissatisfaction with one's life and body seems to ail too many young people.

In the past, I often found that when I reached out for a fast cure it led me down a slippery slope of more medications, hopeful dependence on the next prescription and ultimately a much longer drawn-out illness.

My weight fluctuated when I was 30, and I did the unthinkable - I stepped out as a plus-sized model.

My doctor felt that the main contributing factor was so many years of malnutrition, especially during my formative years, even before I got into modeling.

There comes a moment as a parent when you realize you will no longer be the center of your child's universe.

I've found that balance is key. I'm no longer an extremist in any one direction.

When I consider the deeper meaning of yoga, I realize it's about a lot more than simply performing a variety of postures on a mat.