Country singer Carrie Underwood dishes out about staying in shape and her favourite sport in the February 2008 issue of Shape magazine.

On health: “I was heavier. Still, there’s nothing worse than going online and reading that someone called you chubby. … But I don’t ever want to get neurotic about my weight. I feel healthy and I know I’m a good size for me. And that’s what’s important.”

On her favourite sport: “My favorite thing is cardio,” says Carrie. “It really helps the pounds melt off, and it gives me so much more energy. Now when I’m performing and running around the stage, it’s no big deal. Whereas before, I was always gasping for breath. Working out has really paid off onstage.

On being in shape: “I’m a performer, and yes, being in good shape is part of the package,” she tells the fitness monthly. “But I don’t ever want to get neurotic about my weight. I feel healthy and I know I’m a good size for me. And that’s what’s important.”

– Carrie Underwood, in the February Shape, out January 14

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