Quotes

Some children are very resilient. [But not her?] You think you are until issues start to pop up as an adult. My childhood has meant that I do find it hard to trust that people in my life will stick around, although I have a partner now who makes me happy and feel grounded. I do feel that I missed out on family life as a child.

I've discovered weights and working out using your body weight as resistance. It's the fastest way to get slim and stay slim. I used to run but my knees aren't great so I made the switch. I love it.

My diet was not good, Diet Coke and cigarettes with the odd croissant. I was young, it's easier (to stay thin) when you're young.

Now I focus on feeling strong and fit. My Nutribullet blender comes everywhere with me. I throw in matcha green tea, maca root powder, spirulina, kale and parsley. I love that nothing is wasted and there's no mess.

Models are so much thinner now. I was slim but not skinny and I struggled. I could never do it now.

As a model I was used to being much more static in front of the camera and, of course, you never have to speak. It took me a while to feel comfortable, chatting away to the camera.

Modelling is all about the external. You can look amazing but your self-esteem can be on the floor. I posted a picture on Instagram the other day with the words 'all that glitters is not gold' as so much of life is external. Don't judge a person by what you see on the outside. You have no idea what personal demons they are dealing with or what they just left behind them when they closed the front door.