Carnie Wilson

Carnie: At 300 lbs, my feet hurt, I was tired all of the time. I'd feel sluggish. I started getting paranoid like I was going to have a heart attack. My sister, Wendy pulled me aside and let me know that she was afraid for my life. I decided to get surgical help after that conversation.

Carnie Wilson (On being part of the band 'Wilson Phillips'): We had a hard time because people couldn't get away from talking about our parents. It was frustrating. We weren't just spoiled kids - we wrote our own songs. We shifted 11 million records and we made a lot of money fast. But it was hard work.

Carnie: 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: I was so shocked when my husband handed me the phone and told me that Playboy magazine was on the other end, asking to photograph me in the nude. My husband was very supportive, and after several glasses of wine, I was taking off my clothes, showing what I got!

Carnie: It was hard being the big girl in the music videos. The director would hide me behind a rock, or stick me in the back of the other gals. Now, things are different, no more hiding. I feel great.

Carnie: 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.