CSM Game-Changer Issue with Cristiano Ronaldo 2019 BODY ISSUE - Lauren Flodquist | Page 216

ON FITNESS
AND ON HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
CSM: How do you keep yourself educated
or updated for latest trends and informa-
tion in healthy living or lifestyle?
LAUREN: I’m not one for fads or trends.
I stick to what I know works for me. I think
that’s very important. So many people have
so many different bodies and needs. I do love
to comb IG to see what the newest things are
and sometimes I will incorporate some new
into the old.
CSM: How important is food and nutri-
tion to you as a model, athlete or as an in-
dividual?
LAUREN: For me 100% important. I have a
lot of food allergies so if I’m not careful I can
make myself sick. You’re only going to feel as
good as what you fuel your body with.
CSM: Describe the essential skills to be
effective in maintaining your figure or
shape.
LAUREN: For me, I eat the same kinds of
foods on prep or off. I rarely eat dairy, or fast
food. Actually, I never eat fast food, never. I
will cheat with indulgent things, but they have
to be high quality ingredients.
CSM: What are your ideas about non-or-
ganic food versus organic?
LAUREN: I’m pro organic. I’m always mind-
ful of the quality of what I put in my body;
even my vitamins. You won’t catch me buying
cheap brands of anything supplement wise
because you get what you pay for.
CSM: What are your views on an all-meat
diet versus a vegan diet?
LAUREN: I respect anyone’s choice on not
wanting to eat meat. To each their own. I my-
self enjoy meat. I also love vegan foods. As
long as it’s yummy and healthy, that’s what is
important.
CSM: What groups of food do you usually
eat?
LAUREN: Proteins: Chicken, turkey, eggs,
fish, bison and lean beef. Carbs: Sweet pota-
toes, brown and jasmine rice, red skin pota-
toes and rice cakes. Veggies: any, I love them
all except carrots. Fats: almonds, macadamia
nut oil, almond or peanut butter.
CSM: Do you think customized meal plans
are really necessary? Why is that?
LAUREN: I think whatever works for the in-
dividual is best. Everyone is different.
CSM: Any fitness goals for yourself? What
are you aiming now?
LAUREN: I’m about to start leaning down
for some photo shoots and I’d like to get back
on stage in 2020.
CSM: There are a lot of online coaches and
lifestyle advisers out in the market already,
what are the factors that people should take
into consideration when hiring a personal
trainer or online coaches or maybe invest-
ing some time and money to them?
LAUREN: The proof is in the pudding. Re-
search the coach’s clients. Find a coach
whose clients look the way you want to. You
can always switch coaches and find someone
that you like. I need someone who puts me as
a priority. If I’m going to spend money, I have
to make sure the communication factor and
attention to my personal detail is strong.
CSM: As a fitness and health enthusiast,
what are the essential exercises you have
to do? Why is that?
LAUREN: All deadlift variations, hip thrusts,
squats, lateral raises, shoulder presses, I
could go on and on. I LOVE to lift heavy. I
love plate loaded old school equipment. Pret-
ty much the gym is my adult playground and I
can lift for hours if I had the time.
CSM: Do you have any gym etiquette ad-
vice for other people?
LAUREN: Please keep the grunting to a min-
imal. But in all seriousness, just be respectful.
Be respectful of other people’s space, time,
and germ factor. And for the love of all that’s
holy, “RACK YO’ WEIGHTS!”
CSM: Fact or myth? Does working out dai-
ly improve one’s sexual stamina or prow-
ess during sexual activity? Why do you say
so?
LAUREN: I’ve been celibate for a long time
so I can’t answer this. I apologize. When I’m
married then I will let ya’ll know.