I wasn't the most popular girl in school by any means.

Even in normal life, I'm not the skinniest model.

I tried on 250 bathing suits in one afternoon and ended up havinglittle scabs up and down my thighs, probably from some of those withsequins all over them.

I hated turning 40; the whole idea of it stank. But once I got through it, I was fine.

Nothing I have accomplished has given me more confidence than birthing my children at home naturally. I was so high after delivering my children-not just because I had a new baby, but because I was so proud of what my body (and mind) were able to do. I strongly encourage women not to give this power away.

It's become another dimension to who I am. I don't think Sports Illustrated is going to be wanting me. But who cares? I'm at a different place in my life.

Being a nice girl from the Mid-West, my inclination is always to give in and say yes because I want people to like me.