It's okay to not be superwoman all the time.

I don't think there's going to be a day when I don't think about food or my body, but I'm living with it, and I wish I could tell young girls to find their safe place and stay with it.

To me, I don't think it does anybody any good to just hide something or cover it up or lie or whatever. I think ... that's what being a role model is all about. It's not about being perfect. It's about speaking about your issues and inspiring others to get help.

It's my mission to share this with the world and to let them know that there is life on the other side of those dark times that seem so hopeless and helpless. I want to show the world that there is life -- surprising, wonderful and unexpected life after diagnosis.

He's not your prince charming if he doesn't make sure you know that you're his princess.

One of the reasons I was so unhappy for years was because I never embraced my emotions and I was trying to stay in control.

It's very crucial that you get your feelings out- but don't ever inflict harm on your body because your body is sacred