I do not love to work out, but if I stick to exercising every day and put the right things in my mouth, then my diabetes just stays in check.

Don't take yourself too seriously. Know when to laugh at yourself, and find a way to laugh at obstacles that inevitably present themselves.

What's the worst that can happen? If it doesn't do well I can put on my big girl panties, deal with it and move on.

Self-esteem comes from who you have in your life. How you were raised. What you struggled with as a child.

I always had to diet. I'm diabetic, so it's a lifestyle for me anyway just to stay healthy and not end up in the hospital.

When I was younger, living in an all-black neighborhood the other kids thought I was better than them because of my light skin and straight hair. Then we moved to an all-white neighborhood and that was a culture shock ... I'd been used to being around all black kids.

There's a place in me that can really relate to being the underdog.