More: Does age have anything to do with this level of confidence?  
JF: In my case, yes. I didn’t always feel comfortable. At times I felt like the red-headed stepchild, thinking everyone was skinnier or prettier than me. I think when you find your adult body and you know this is your temple, you really start to listen to that. I don’t want my girls to ever struggle with self-image issues. You need to say, “I am who I am.” Although that wasn’t always the case for me, I am so proud of who I am now!

More: Are your girls a chip off the old block?
JF: The four of us are all fiercely independent, spirited, strong-willed and emotional.  

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