Iskra Lawrence Opens Up About Her Past and Reminds Us That We Are the Only Ones in Control of Our Lives

On how far she's come: "I never thought I would be here. But why not be ambitious and set goals that scare you a little bit? I'm happy with myself. I respect myself. And I know that no man, no jeans, no scale, and no booker is in control of my future — I am."

On working out and eating right: "Even if I have 30 minutes for a bit of stretching and skipping, that feels good. . . . I love McDonald's now and again — not every day. I haven't wanted to change anything about my body for the last three years."