Carrie
Underwood's Body Issues
4/25/08
Country star Carrie Underwood is so paranoid about gaining weight, she
keeps a strict food diary in a bid to keep herself slim.
The singer admits that her obsession borders on Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder (OCD) - which sees sufferers indulge in irrational, compulsive behavior.
Underwood often thinks of herself as ugly and refuses to leave the
house without make-up. And she admits to following strict guidelines when
it comes to her diet to make her feel better about herself.
She tells U.S. InStyle magazine, "I think about what I look like
probably more than I should. But I think everybody is her own worst
critic.
"Some days I step out of the shower, put my lotion on, and I'll be
like 'Ugh, ew, ew.'
"If I put on five pounds, it's noticed immediately. I'm OCD like
that. I count calories, fat and fiber - which is important in making you
feel fuller faster - and protein, especially when I'm working out."