Snooki Refuses to Wear Bikinis

Miami may be famous for bikini-clad babes, but Jersey Shore‘s Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi opted for one-piece bathing suits while filming season 2 of MTV’s hit reality show. But not because she’s unhappy with her body, reports People.com

“I would rather wear a sexy one-piece whether I am heavy or down to 90 pounds,” Snooki, 22, told People.com. “I wore one-piece suits when I was really skinny to hide my nakedness in a sexy way. I think they are more provocative because it makes guys want to see more of me.”

Snooki admits that she indeed gained weight in Miami, where she indulged in not only junk food, but plenty of tequila as well. “I do like to feel healthy,” she said. “After eating fast food and drinking booze every day in Miami, I know I need to lose weight. I want to feel better. I plan to go back to eating salads and chicken with no drinking.”

Snooki also announced that she plans to work out, but in a fun and familiar way. “I was more fit when I was cheerleading in high school,” she says. “I will hit the gym and do cheerleading stunts for some good exercise in coming days.

The Jersey Shore star wants to make one thing clear, though. “My self image was fine when I came down to Miami in April and it’s fine now,” Snooki affirmed. “We all have flaws. We work within them to look our best.”

Besides, going to the beach shouldn’t be about comparing oneself with others. “My roommates and I just go to hang out and have fun,” said Snooki. “We don’t sit around wondering how hot we look. We want to see how hot the guys are.”