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My husband and I are best of friends first and foremost. We fight like cats and dogs, but never stay mad for long. I was lucky to find him, he is in every way, my soulmate.
Carnie Wilson
2.
I did have reconstructive plastic surgery and a tummy tuck. And from hip to hip, there's a very big scar. It looks better than it did... So I say, if you don't like that skin, have it removed. This is my advice: if you're gonna do it - just go for it.
Carnie Wilson
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I have willpower and determination. I am very resilient, like rock.
Carnie Wilson
4.
We all come from dysfunctional families and these days I guess that's pretty normal.
Carnie Wilson
5.
Certain foods no longer agree with me. If I eat French fries, I might feel sick to my stomach.
Carnie Wilson
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I realized that I have to slow down. I work so hard, I'm so busy.
Carnie Wilson
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I have a child to feed and a spirit that can't be crushed, so I'm able to move ahead.
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I started doing yoga.
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I am always cautious.
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10.
It's not just being overweight that's dangerous. Stress is dangerous.
Carnie Wilson
11.
If I'm known as the girl that lost weight and it's been six years later and I've still kept off the 110 pounds, God bless. Because I never kept off 100 pounds before in my life.
Carnie Wilson
12.
It's normal to gain weight during pregnancy. It's something that has to happen to your body.
Carnie Wilson
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The most important thing I think we need to remember is that we're a work in progress. Do not be ashamed or afraid to ask for help. That's what I did. I asked for help.
Carnie Wilson
14.
Do I wish I could retire? Sure, but that's not life.
Carnie Wilson
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I don't want to become a diabetic.
Carnie Wilson
16.
When you film a reality show, it's so jumbled. They shoot episodes in all orders!
Carnie Wilson
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I can be a lady - surprise!
Carnie Wilson
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I have to be a teacher to my daughters.
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19.
I mean, moderation, not deprivation. That's my new way of living.
Carnie Wilson
20.
I started to put on weight when I was about four and a half and it got really bad when I was around nine. I ballooned. I was about 110 pounds.
Carnie Wilson
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I understand that I'm a role model.
Carnie Wilson
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When you love food as much as I do, staying healthy is not easy. I mean, moderation, not deprivation. That's my new way of living. I always want more and that's just my life.
Carnie Wilson
23.
I decided that it's either, you know, if I want to have children, have a family and - and live a long life, I've got to make some real, real serious changes.
Carnie Wilson
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I don't want to hide anything - there is nothing to hide.
Carnie Wilson
25.
I am stuck in the 70's. I can't seem to get away from that era.
Carnie Wilson
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I always want more, and that's just my life.
Carnie Wilson
27.
The evening is really hard for me. I have to force myself not to eat.
Carnie Wilson
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I'm trying to teach my daughter about healthy eating.
Carnie Wilson
29.
There's a huge emotional component to weight loss.
Carnie Wilson
30.
Was I a perfect gastric-bypass patient? Yes. Was I a perfect gastric-bypass pregnant woman? No. I made a decision to enjoy my pregnancy... So sue me!
Carnie Wilson
31.
When my work gets crazy, I make sure to always have vitamins, water and proper food with me. That has helped me to lose 33 pounds.
Carnie Wilson
32.
When someone has a weight problem when they're pregnant, they will struggle before, during and after to lose weight.
Carnie Wilson
33.
You know, after all these years, it's just like we are who we are and it's a struggle for me and sometimes I'm heavier and sometimes I'm thinner.
Carnie Wilson
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I've had so much stress in the last year so it's really a struggle. I never hide, when I walk down the street, someone's going to take my picture, that's what I look like.
Carnie Wilson
35.
I had a lot of excess skin - I just needed to have it firmed
Carnie Wilson
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Liposuction isn't an option, because I don't have any fat under my skin. The solution? ReFirme, which is painless
Carnie Wilson
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Life presents itself in constantly changing ways, but you're able to accept the challenges, rather than recoil, throw up your hands, and go on a binge.
Carnie Wilson
38.
I'm definitely up in weight. I'm looking forward to getting an exercise routine again. It's like a daily decision.
Carnie Wilson
39.
I don't know how to relax, that's my problem.
Carnie Wilson
40.
If someone puts too much pressure on me, I will automatically rebel.
Carnie Wilson
41.
I'm a working mother... You try to pay the bills, you try to keep your life going and there's pressure.
Carnie Wilson
42.
All I can do is listen to what my body needs and feels.
Carnie Wilson
43.
Going from 300 pounds to 150 pounds was the biggest change of my whole life.
Carnie Wilson
44.
It doesn't feel good when you have to struggle to get your pants on.
Carnie Wilson
45.
Food decisions - do I eat this or not? - are always going to be there.
Carnie Wilson
46.
Medication can help us live a happier life.
Carnie Wilson
47.
My fat cells have a memory like Einstein! I'm proof that surgery is not a magic potion. There are many ways to sabotage it.
Carnie Wilson
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Becoming famous is a strange thing in your own right.
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The surgery will always be a huge part of my life. I'm going to need to help people with weight problems for the rest of my life so that I can maintain my weight.
Carnie Wilson
50.
I wish I had more time to read. I do love books.
Carnie Wilson
