“In the 20 long, hungry years between my late teens and late 30s I boug...” — Arabella Weir Quote

“In the 20 long, hungry years between my late teens and late 30s I bought in to virtually every new diet and/or exercise regime that hoved into view, particularly at this most vulnerable time for those of us prone to poor body image - a new year.”

“I can't write about my greatest mistakes because I've slept with most of them.”

“There is an inherent tolerance and kindness in the state school teenagers I know.”

“I was completely unhealthy, obese, so I committed to running three miles every morning for six months and following a strict diet, and 100 pounds came off.”

“I know what I have to do if I want to lose weight and stay healthy: eat a proper diet and exercise. All I've got to do is apply it.”

“I've always eaten well and have a balanced diet.”