From depression and drug abuse to yo-yoing weight, Kelly Osbourne says she’s learned from her past and is starting a new phase in her life. In a recent interview, she has shared some interesting information about her weight loss and diet.

Did you consciously try to get into shape for Chicago? No, it happened before that. I’ve become more conscious of what I eat and what I don’t.

I find that when I get depressed, that’s when I gain it all back. But as soon as I start working and I’m productive and I feel good about myself, the weight just goes.

How much weight have you lost so far? Over 15 pounds. I haven’t weighed myself in awhile, but I think I’m around 135 pounds [she's 5'3"]. But to me, it’s not about the number. All these people worry, “Oh, I have to be under 100 pounds,” but everyone has a different shape.

When did you notice that you’d started losing weight? I’ve started doing photo shoots and fittings for TV shows that I do here in England and nothing fits me. I’m like, what happened? And I don’t see it because I really don’t look at myself that way.

What changes did you make to your diet? Instead of having 10 sodas in a day, I’ll have one. And instead of having potato chips, I’ll have rice cakes. But I’m not one of those people who will deny themselves something they want. If I’m hungry and I want a burger, I’m going to eat it and I don’t care.

What’s the best diet tip you’ve learned? Get rid of your microwave! It’s the easiest thing to chuck some three-minute meal in. If you don’t have one, you’ll pick up something fresh.

How do you feel about your figure today? When I look in the mirror, I don’t think of myself as perfect in any way – of course, there are things I don’t like and that goes for everyone. But I’ve learned that it’s not something that I really need to obsess about.

Your mom’s battled with her weight and had gastric-band surgery. Has that affected how you view your weight? Watching my mom go through what she’s been through, I never want to be like that – I don’t want to starve myself. I can’t imagine ever going through that. Just having it in my life made me stronger.

You live in London. How’s the city’s attitude toward weight different than Hollywood’s? Not until I moved to America did anyone ever call me fat. Honestly, when I’m in LA, I feel more self-conscious than ever. [via]