Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell says she has finally got over her slimming craze.

The singer, who had sparked health fears in 2001 after she underwent drastic weight loss, says she is now happier than ever with her body, reported Sky News.

After her much-publicised battles with bulimia and excessive exercising, she has now gained a stone (about 6.4 kg) and looks better than ever.

"I don't want it to be the topic of my life anymore. Now if I exercise it has to be for pure fitness and not to lose weight.

"I have spent too much of my life focusing on that. I've done a lot of work to move on. The healthiest diet is the self-acceptance diet."