In a recent interview Tamia was asked
Since you're married to an athlete, what are your thoughts on the perception of the "Basketball Wives" franchise?
Well, I think the perception is definitely not a reality. I think, to be fair, a lot of those women on the show aren't wives. And I'm good friends with Shaunie. And as far as business is concerned, I applaud her, but I think that it's definitely very misleading in terms of what our lives are about. I do have a lot of friends who are married to athletes, and a lot of these women are involved in charities, doing all kinds of things behind the scenes and are supportive wives, and believe it or not have supportive husbands who are really great guys. I think not only for the women, but I think it just paints a really bad picture about the men as well. I think for athletes in general, people are like, "Why would you want to marry an athlete?" And that goes back to what I was saying to you: what works in one person's marriage, may not work in the next. So keep your eyes focused on yours! I guess it's interesting TV, but it's definitely not reality.
"Well, I think the great thing for me is that I live in a house with an athlete. And Grant, if he's already not, is going to be the oldest player in the NBA and he's in tremendous shape. So I think that's an asset to me and I definitely learned a lot about taking care of your body and eating right and different philosophies on how to do that. So I think for me and maintaining my health and dealing with MS is sort of always tweaking it. I really look at the body as a symphony, and sometimes one instrument is playing out of key, and you have to go see what's up with that and really fix it. It takes tweaking, it's not always the same. I don't always feel a certain way. But it's sort of about staying connected with your body and eating well, and just remaining positive. As far as doctors and medicines are concerned, certainly do your research and see what works for you.
Tamia also has a new album coming out in July.
