Carrie Underwood on Cover of Shape Magazine

American Idol winner, Carrie Underwood, is on the cover of the February 2008 issue of Shape magazine!  She looks great and talked to the magazine about how she got fit and her secrets for maintaining her figure.

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 how she stays fit: “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.”

The magazine is set to hit the stands on January 14, 2008 (my son’s birthday and he really loves Carrie so what a present that will be, lol).