Take her newfound confidence. 

With all the pieces her physique has gone by, “I say I’m a disco ball—a million broken parts somehow beautifully put back together,” stated Martin. “And I look at shots of me in bathing suits and in dresses, and I remember being so self-critical. We’re all hard on ourselves.”

Now, although, “I’m so proud, this body,” she continued. “Do you know how much work it took for me to get to this point? I think you need to look in the mirror and be your own best friend and watch what you say to yourself.”

And Martin has turn into a professional at pumping herself up. 

“Every day is a new chance for a new beginning, and I really believe that,” she insisted. “I don’t take anything for granted.”

As for the brand new elements of herself, “It’s okay that it’s before and after,” she added. “You’re allowed to start a new chapter any day you want. So if you’re fighting and you’ve been down in the dumps, which I understand, you can start today. Every day is a fresh day. Every second is a new second.”