When I was four years old, I remember looking in the mirror and running my fingers over my stomach and thinking I was fat.

Don't judge me. You know my name, but not my story.

It's important to remember how our friends have such a powerful influence on us and vice versa. This can be a great thing as long as your friends surround you with love, loyalty, respect and positivity.

Use the voice that you were given. Shout what you believe in from the top of your lungs. Never let anyone quiet you.

The best advice I can give to anyone going through a rough patch is to never be afraid to ask for help.

After so long being thin, it was terrifying being heavier. But I am a naturally curvy Hispanic girl. I don't deprive myself.

My all time favorite band is Paramore and she's basically one of the reasons I was inspired... umm, well Hayley Williams from Paramore was one of the basic reasons I wanted to go rock. I saw the band live and they're great together and they write incredible music and also I like a lot of older bands. I like Motley Crue a lot and who else, I've got a lot of favorite bands but those are pretty much the main ones.