CSM Game-Changer Issue with Cristiano Ronaldo 2019 GAME-CHANGER ISSUE - Heather Blackburn | Page 196

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?
HEATHER: I keep myself updated using so-
cial media and online magazines, doesn’t ev-
eryone?
CSM: How important is food and nutri-
tion to you as a model, athlete or as an in-
dividual?
HEATHER: Healthy food at least 75-80% of
the time has always been important to me. As
a mom it’s one of my goals to make sure my
little one has a healthy diet too.
CSM: Describe the essential skills to be
effective in maintaining your figure or
shape.
HEATHER: Consistency is key, consistent
workouts and a healthy diet.
CSM: What are your ideas about non-or-
ganic food versus organic?
HEATHER: I love the idea of organic food
and would eventually love to have my own
garden one day but for now I use non organ-
ic.
CSM: What are your views on an all-meat
diet versus a vegan diet?
HEATHER: I prefer a balanced diet but if I
was going to choose one I would choose veg-
an. A vegan diet does appeal to me but I’m
not ready to make that kind of commitment at
this time.
CSM: What groups of food do you usually
eat?
HEATHER: I like to eat a balanced healthy
diet of protein, veggies and carbs. I typically
don’t eat much fruit and I like to sneak in na-
chos when I can. Nachos are a food group
right?
CSM: Do you think customized meal plans
are really necessary? Why is that?
HEATHER: I think customized meal plans
are great for anyone that needs guidance.
I used customized meal plans for a couple
years but at this point I know my body well
enough to use what I’ve learned to make my
own meal plans.
CSM: Any fitness goals for yourself? What
are you aiming now?
HEATHER: My fitness goal at this point is to
maintain my healthy lifestyle but not to miss
out on important times with family. I plan to
stay in the gym and continue to stay fit.
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?
HEATHER: First, make sure that this is
something that you can commit to 100 per-
cent. It’s not going to do you any good unless
you can make yourself a priority. Second, find
someone that understands your goals and that
you can communicate well with.
CSM: As a fitness and health enthusiast,
what are the essential exercises you have
to do? Why is that?
HEATHER: Any exercise to work on my legs
and butt. I tend to hold fat in that area so I
know I have to always work those areas so
things don’t get out of control. My essential
exercises for those areas are the leg press,
hamstring curls, jump squats, sumo squats,
and one legged dead lifts.
CSM: Do you have any gym etiquette ad-
vice for other people?
HEATHER: Wipe down your sweaty ma-
chine.
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?
HEATHER: Fact! Anything you do that can
build confidence within yourself, especially
your physical appearance, will unleash a lit-
tle extra sass.
CSM: Fact or myth? Does living a healthy
lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why
is that?
HEATHER: Fact. I notice a difference with-
in myself when I am living a healthy lifestyle.
My skin looks better/younger and it keeps
away that sluggish feeling you can get from
eating junk and sitting still.