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'Go Curvy' TV Host Sherry Lee Talks About How She Came To Accept And Love Her Body

Christina Jang |
March 30, 2015 | 10:20 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

"Go Curvy" host Sherry Lee Meredith (Christina Jang/Neon Tommy)
"Go Curvy" host Sherry Lee Meredith (Christina Jang/Neon Tommy)
“Sometimes the best things in life come out of tragedy,” Sherry Lee Meredith responded when asked about how she became a successful creator and the host of “Go Curvy,” an inspirational talk show for women of all shapes, sizes and lifestyles. 

There were refreshments and a catchy playlist of Today’s Top Pop blasting in the background as Meredith spoke at a fashion event held at the City Chic boutique in Glendale Galleria. Cameras were continuously flashing, taking pictures of the energetic host and guest models. Pretty ordinary, except they were all beautiful and confident plus-size models. 

Meredith shared that she had been struggling with her weight and self-image her whole life and even bought her first diet pills at the age of 14. She used to hate the way she looked in the mirror and did horrible things to it as a result. However, everything changed when she had a stroke in 2011 and was completely paralyzed on the left side of her body. 

“There are a couple of things I learned from that [stroke],” she said. “First, I came to appreciate my body only when I didn’t have it anymore and realized how much life I missed out on and how many things I didn’t go to just because I didn’t feel good about myself.”  

During her recovery, Meredith made a promise to herself that if she ever got to walk again, she would never take her body for granted, stop doing horrible things to it and accept herself exactly the way she was. “Everybody is unique and beautiful in their own way.” 

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The second lesson she learned was that life can change in an instant. “You have to live for today without waiting to lose the weight. I really feel I owe it to the next generation of young women to tell them their self-worth does not depend on their waist size.” 

Meredith felt passionate about her message that all women are real women and should not compare themselves to the media’s perfected portrayals of ideal beauty. Instead, they should focus on taking care of their bodies and souls in a healthy way.

To do this, Meredith respects her body and watches what she puts in it. “We get one chance with this one body we’re given,” she said. She also mentioned her unhealthy relationship with food and the dangers of “emotional eating,” and strongly advised having healthy snacks around and finding things other than food to soothe the soul. 

When it comes to dating, she understands that many women diet to attract men, but she believes confidence is the key of attraction. 

Finally, when asked to give a special message to USC girls, Sherry smiled and said, “USC girls, you are the hope coming up for all women and we need to give you the tools to be strong, confident and independent women. You have to just do it and believe there is no limit and just love who you are.” 

She continued, “I want to tell the young women that it’s going to be okay. It’s here,” she said pointing toward her heart, “and you have all the opportunities in the world. It has to start with loving yourself.”

Reach Staff Reporter Christina Jang here.



 

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