I do not want any child in America to have my childhood because it was taken away from me because I just wasn't good enough; well I am good enough now.

For 40 years, my formula has been to love yourself, move your body and to watch portion size. But the No. 1 thing is to love and value yourself, no matter what you've been through.

I get energy from meditation practice and from eating healthy fresh food, only one cup of espresso in the morning, and not drinking too much.

I do not want any child in America to have my childhood because it was taken away from me because I just wasn't good enough; well I am good enough now.

One day I may be meeting you and hearing how you've changed your life by saying, "Farewell to Fat".

I hope in my lifetime we can all continue to laugh at ourselves and not put down anyone for what they weigh.

Well mine is not gimmicky - it is the 6 food groups that God made, and exercising every day. Trying to think positively.