CSM Game-Changer Issue with Cristiano Ronaldo 2019 BODY ISSUE - Lauren Flodquist | Page 96

CSM: How do you keep yourself educated or updated
for latest trends and information in healthy living or
lifestyle?
DEBBIE: I once owned a gym and employed sev-
eral trainers. I learned something from each one of
them. Even though I sold my gym, I still stay cur-
rent through my own personal coach and my friends,
most of whom are involved in fitness on some level. I
work with posing coaches, nutritionists and even have
healthy debates on the latest “trend” diets with those
who advocate them.
CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a
model, athlete or as an individual?
DEBBIE: Diet and nutrition is the backbone of any
fitness program. It is the structure and the matrix
through which changes are made. As a model, as a
past marathon runner and as an individual who places
personal fitness close to the top of her priority list, nu-
trition comes first.
ton of money. Ask the questions that you have and
allow them to answer. Base your decision on their
knowledge of what YOU need, not what everyone
says the masses need.
CSM: As a fitness and health enthusiast, what are the
essential exercises you have to do? Why is that?
DEBBIE: Cardio and stretching. So many people
think cardio is just for weight loss. Cardio obviously
is used for weight loss, but cardio is also essential to
lifting weights and ensuring your cardiovascular health
is on point to support the exercises you need to do to
achieve the body you want. Stretching is also critical
to avoid injuries and keep your muscles pliable, giv-
ing you a more attractive overall physique.
CSM: Do you have any gym etiquette advice for other
people?
DEBBIE: Wear deodorant. Put your weights back.
Wipe the equipment down.
CSM: What are your ideas about non-organic food
versus organic?
DEBBIE: As someone who puts a lot of emphasis
on nutrition, organic is always my preference when I
have options. CSM: Fact or myth? Does working out daily improve
one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activ-
ity? Why do you say so?
DEBBIE: YES. ABSOLUTELY. Working out daily
does a lot of things, some of it psychological. You feel
sexier when you work out and you have more confi-
dence. Those things tend to be pretty significant in
the bedroom. Exercise also increases your stamina
through cardiovascular development and helps you
perform at your best. It also reduces stress, which is
an absolute libido killer.
CSM: What are your views on an all-meat diet versus
a vegan diet?
DEBBIE: I believe in balance and cannot see me ever
removing all meats or all vegetables/fruits. Our bod-
ies need vitamins and nutrients from several types of
foods and while you can substitute across those lines,
that will never be my preference. CSM: Fact or myth? Does living a healthy lifestyle
keeps you happy and young? Why is that?
DEBBIE: Living a healthy lifestyle certainly helps
keep stress levels low, allowing for better mental clar-
ity than if exercise was not part of my life. I tend to
be happier overall, even during more difficult times,
when I follow my exercise regimen.
CSM: What groups of food do you usually eat?
DEBBIE: All of them. Literally. Beef, poultry, fish,
vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts. CSM: If you are our health ambassador and a lifestyle
advocate, how would you help promote healthy living
in school or in corporate world?
DEBBIE: I would emphasize the importance of ex-
ercise daily and teach individuals to make the mental
connection between physical fitness and mental well-
being. Often we are not taught to connect the dots
– this is critical. In the corporate world, I am a huge
advocate of offering flexible hours to allow people
to attend their morning yoga class, or to hit the gym
at lunch, or whatever time works best. I believe in
physical fitness and the connection between that and a
productive employee, and ultimately a more produc-
tive person.
CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in
maintaining your figure or shape.
DEBBIE: Grit. Determination. Perseverance. With-
out those, you will quit and if you quit, you fail. No
one wants that!
CSM: Do you think customized meal plans are really
necessary? Why is that?
DEBBIE: Not necessarily. For me, yes. Let me ex-
plain. Many individuals enjoy more variety and fol-
low a macronutrient program that allows for selection
when meal time rolls around. For me, my life tends to
run at mach 10. I need a customized meal plan to al-
lows me to organize my food and meals timely so that
I an prepared always. I am never without my meals.
CSM: Any fitness goals for yourself? What are you
aiming now?
DEBBIE: I always have fitness goals! I am currently
looking at a photoshoot in July, a competition in Au-
gust and a photoshoot in November!
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?
DEBBIE: Timely responses to clients, their overall
knowledge of nutrient timing and hormones, and their
appearance. Seriously, hire a personal trainer who
looks like one. Then talk to them before investing a
CSM: A lot of your followers are curious to know
these, if there’s any food and beverage that you cannot
resist what would that be and why?
DEBBIE: Oh, the looks I will get for this. Takis, a
spicy corn tortilla chip, coated with hot chili pepper
and lime and Baby Ruth candy bars.
CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain
weight and lean muscle? Advise to people who want
to lose weight and be sexy?
DEBBIE: Yes, actually. If you need assistance to
achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself, find a per-
sonal trainer who can help. Develop a program around
nutrition and exercise and most of all, never quit.