If you were thinking about slacking off on the workout for the holidays, take one look at Mary J Blige and change your plans. The 42-year-old legend was tapped as an unlikely source for the cover of Shape Magazine. She brought her A-game for the cover shoot, which features Mary in a white two-piece swimsuit with silver accents. Her tattoos were airbrushed away for the cover shot. Mary spoke about everything from her exercise routine, to her struggle with Whitney Houson’s death. Check out some excerpts from the interview below.
On Whitney’s death:
“Whitney Houston’s death really crushed me,” she confessed. “I saw someone so incredibly talented just diminish, and I refuse to go out like that.”
On why she stays in shape:
“I hate being out of shape! But I don’t exercise just to lose weight,” she said. “It makes me feel better when I get that run in. I could be in the worst mood, but when I do my cardio I feel much, much better. When I’m fit, I can conquer the world. I love the way I look and feel right now and am truly comfortable in my own skin.”
Oh how she balances meals during the holiday:
“I eat whatever I want this time of year, but I never overindulge,” she explained. “I do try to make healthy choices when I can, like collard greens and salads instead of stuffing. Or I skip carbs at dinner but allow myself a piece of cake for dessert.”
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