It seems like I've always been fat, or at least have been since I was like 13 or something.
Anyway, my self love and happiness started in my late 20s, and has continued and grown as I've moved into my 30s

I turn 31 in June, and so far, my 30s have been pretty awesome. And while I have lost weight, and continue to do so, I'm still fat, and I'll never be skinny, nor do I aspire to be skinny.