Gwen Stefani Quotes

I used to be smaller than I am now, and it didn't make my life any easier. It's not really about your body. It's about what's going on inside, in your head and your heart.

I feel like there's more to life then worrying about the way that you look.

I'm not as hard on myself anymore. I'm comfortable exactly where I am, though it took me until I was 34 years old! I still have things I'm really insecure about, but I've changed by loving me - C-section scars, stretch marks, and all.

I think everybody should focus on inner beauty.

I'm much more accepting of myself. A lot of my body issues have naturally settled down.

Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.

I'm learning to embrace who I am and what I look like.

No one ever told me I was pretty when I was a little girl. All little girls should be told they're pretty, even if they aren't.

I'm just more comfortable in my own skin now.

Weight doesn't matter as long as you're happy with yourself.

I started feeling secure in every way once I began to accept myself the way I was. Whether that was emotional, financial or professional security, all of it came and embraced me because I embraced myself.

Nudity is natural but not until a person accepts and loves who they are.

I stopped worrying about being desired a long time ago.

You have to accept yourself so everyone else can.

I was a very earthly, matronly, plus-size little girl with a pure heart.

As I grew, I learned to love myself more every day and not pay attention to the negative people, which helped a lot.

I don't hate what I see when I look in the mirror. Even if legions of others don't agree. I have accepted the reflection that reliably bounces back at me for its perks and its flaws.

At the end of the day... my love for my body... comes from within.

The moment will arrive when you are comfortable with who you are, and what you are- bald or old or fat or poor, successful or struggling- when you don't feel the need to apologize for anything or to deny anything. To be comfortable in your own skin is the beginning of strength.

I'm proud of my body. My body weight will always be something I'll struggle with for the rest of my life, but I'm finally in a good place and learning to love me for me, and not somebody else's standards.

Your hair isn't quite right and maybe you're a size bigger than you should be and on and on and on. I think there comes a moment when you've matured to the point where you suddenly think, nonsense. I am fine just the way I am.

I know that having the perfect body doesn't fix all your problems, or make you love yourself more. To me, it's all about being comfortable in your own skin.

I don't mind that I'm fat. You still get the same money.

Sexuality, desirability has nothing to do with body type. It has to do with how you feel from within. I was at my fattest best in 'The Dirty Picture,' and I was called the most desirable. So there you go. I am quite well-endowed, so I have no complaints.

To be happy, it first takes being comfortable being in your own shoes. The rest can work up from there.