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Fitness Models Questions & Answers - Cheryl Elizabeth
Taylor Diet Exercise Advice
Cheryl Elizabeth Taylor - Fitness Model Statistics
 Name:
Cheryl Elizabeth Taylor
- Height: 5'6"
- Weight: 130 pounds
- Date of Birth: January 10, 1965
- Hair Color: Brown
- Bust: 32DD
- Waist: 26"
- Hips: 37"
- Location: Playa del Rey, California
- Website: www.cherylelizabethtaylor.com
Cheryl Elizabeth Taylor - Fitness
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Cheryl Elizabeth
Taylor - Fitness Model Background
How did you get started in the fitness field?
Answer:
Well, It's been 2 years since I reached the fitness level where
I am now at 45 years old! No, I don't mine telling my age because
I've worked darn hard to get where I am and I'm not done! I started
out just getting fit again and then I realized that in order to
achieve my goal of being in the entertainment industry, I needed
to step it up. I did. I got to a size 4 with lots of lean muscle
density and I was happy!
What is the #1 thing you like best about being into fitness?
Answer:
I love being able to where really cute clothes!! I look at clothes
now as a giant entree to be consumed and not an impossibility
of sorts. Additionally, but most importantly, really, is that
I love being in great physical shape! I have a healthy heart and
I feel wonderful at 45! I'm in the best shape of my life.
What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?
Answer:
Winning my first fitness competition at 45 years old as Ms. World
Physique! I beat out ladies who were much younger than myself
and that was a fantastic accomplishment that I am truly ecstatic
about!
Cheryl Elizabeth
Taylor - Fitness Model Questions & Answers
Fitness Question #1 - What is the best
way to get started in the fitness modeling industry? Should I just
contact the photographers directly or should I use an agency?
Answer:
That, I'm really not sure about as I am budding myself. What
I can say is that it's best to have great pictures that show ones
fitness level and as I did before getting an agent in acting,
just send out pictures to as many magazines as possible and attend
trade shows, fitness expos and anything in the fitness industry
where one can ask questions and get a wealth of information.
Fitness Question #2 - Please describe
a typical day for you. What is your daily routine like?
Answer:
A typical day would be having breakfast ALWAYS! I never skip
it. It is the most important meal! It could consist of a grapefruit
with some yogurt or a protein shake, egg whites, oatmeal mixed
with almonds, granola and strawberries (yum)! Then, I check email
and keep myself abreast of what's happening in the industry. Perhaps
I may have an audition. I'm always studying my craft by ding cold
reading exercises or scene study. Then, of course, hitting the
gym!!! I do various routines daily as I hit the gym minimum 5
days per week.
Fitness Question #3 - I don’t
have that much time during the day to workout, so I really want
to burn major calories in a short amount of time. What is the #1
“bang for the buck” cardio exercise I should do to burn
serious calories?
Answer:
I would do a total body workout with a Kettlebell or weights
which incorporate upper and lower body. You're getting cardio
in and building lean muscle. I have videos on my website that
demonstrate this. I use 25lb dumbbells, start in a squat position
and then come up raising the weights overhead into a shoulder
press. I do 3 sets of 10-12 followed by some sit-ups. All of this
will take no more than 20 mins!
Fitness Question #4 - How much weight
(pounds) should I focus on losing every week? What is a safe amount
to make sure I keep it off?
Answer:
That's really difficult to say. Everyone is different and because
one person loses a certain amount of weight doesn't mean someone
else will lose the same. Diet is key!!!! If one is watching what
they eat and consuming fewer calories and expending more energy,
that's when one attains weight loss. There are 3500 in one pound!!
So, if you consume a recommended diet of calories as prescribed
by a dietitian or someone with nutrition knowledge and then one
is expending at least 500-700 calories per day, one can easily
see a weight loss of 2-3 pounds per week which is safe, in my
opinion. I don't want to put a number of calories per day out
there because as I said, it depends on the individual. One should
always consult with a doctor or nutritionist before beginning
any exercises.
Fitness Question #5 - What type of
food or supplements should I take before and after my workouts to
help me see results in gaining lean muscle and losing fat?
Answer:
I would say, as I said above, this depends on your body's needs.
Someone may need more calcium or iron etc. But, as far as energy
and food that one should consume, I make sure that I am getting
lots of protein because I'm working my muscle a lot. And, for
energy, I eat lots of green vegetable, such as, broccoli, asparagus
or snap peas as well as gluten free pasta or rice. Those are nutritional
items that are beneficial to aid in the body being very efficient
in burning calories. Don't load up on heavy items before working
out. Eat at least 45 minutes to an hour before heading to workout.
Then, most important, after the workout, have a fortifying protein
shake to replenish your muscles. Typically Whey Isolate is great
because it's less dense and gets into the bloodstream quick.
Fitness Question #6 - How do you deal
with cravings for junk foods, sweets and salty food? I can stay
on a diet for maybe a few weeks but I eventually get really bad
cravings and binge on snacks and fast foods.
Answer:
 Don't
deny yourself. Really. We are human and everyone has cravings.
But, it's what one eats to satisfy those cravings is what makes
the difference. Keep baby carrots and peanut butter around. Now,
peanut butter does have some calories, but it's a monounsaturated
fat that is good for you. Eat a couple spoonfuls or have a peanut
butter and jelly sandwich. Popcorn, plain is excellent because
it has fiber. A protein shake with your favorite fruit is great.
Apples, walnuts and almonds are terrific. Yogurt with a little
granola or blueberries is scrumptious! Just don't get in the habit
of eating after 7pm unless it's some of the above. You are using
less energy at that time and will not burn off calories, so eat
a salad or have some chicken breast or even a cup of soup if you're
really hungry.
Fitness Question #7 - I’m trying
to create a healthy shopping list to stick with. What are some of
the main foods I should include to maintain a lean and muscular
physique?
Answer:
Lean meats such as chicken, turkey and fish such as salmon, cod
and talapia. If you are drinking protein shakes, you may want
to consider rice milk or almond milk. They are less in fat and
have lots of nutrients. Fruits are essential such as apples, grapefruit,
blueberries, strawberries, mango and bananas. Brown or white rice
is good and don't forget veggies! The greener, the better! And,
seasoning food is imperative! That's what gives food it's flavor!
The reason why so many people fall off of their nutritional routines
is because they eat "bland" food. Yuck! Have a variety
of seasonings such as garlic and onion powder (without MSG)! Black
pepper, dill, oregano, lime or lemon juice. These really help
to enhance flavors!
Fitness Question #8 - I’m about
35 pounds over weight. I have never started an exercise program
and really don’t know where to start. What tips can you give
me to get started on the right track?
Answer:
Just get out there and walk! If you are close to a school or
facility that has a track, walk. Walking is underestimated! One
can walk at a pretty good pace for an hour and burn at least 300+
calories! Do you know that's what the Asian culture does on a
regular basis? They walk practically everywhere! In America, we've
become too dependent on cars and never walk. Where I live, I walk
daily or ride my bike! So, I'm keeping in shape just on a regular,
daily basis! Now, understandably, not everyone can walk everywhere,
but if you can, do! Then, once you have some endurance going,
venture out to running a little at a time or join a gym where
you have several choices of equipment. One has to take baby steps
first, but be sure to go 100%! It's going to be tough, no doubt
about it. It's easy to gain weight, but it takes more time to
get it off! Think about it. That's why is so important to maintain
a healthy lifestyle consistently and be disciplined. One can still
have a "cheat meal" once per week. I don't believe in
denying oneself, because then, one will work hard to lose the
weight if there is a tiny reward at the end of the week! But,
be careful not to put back on what you just worked hard at taking
off!
Fitness Question #9 - I tend to eat
out most of the time and really don’t know what healthy foods
to order from the menu. What tips do you recommend for eating out
at restaurants to make sure my diet will not suffer?
Answer:
Start out by asking for a menu that is heart healthy. Most restaurants
these days have reduced calorie items. So, ask and stick with
that because those items are less fatty without all of the cheese,
salt etc. If the place doesn't have those choices, then always
go for lean meats such as chicken and fish and vegetable. And,
always ask that they not cook the items in vegetable oil or add
cheese, salt to it. One can always ask that they bring items on
the side so that you can make the choice of how much you add,
if any. Ask for water instead of soda. Soda has empty calories
and LOTS of sugar!
Fitness Question #10 - What exercises
do you recommend for getting a bigger, rounder and fuller butt?
Answer:
Squats, squats, squats!! Stairs, stairs, stairs. Anything where
one can utilize the glutes. Kickbacks are great, step ups on a
bench and plyometrics are excellent!
Fitness Question #11 - What is the
most challenging thing you deal with about consistently staying
in top shape?
Answer:
The body is very interesting. As much as one may think that they
are following a strict diet, certain things can creep up on one.
An injury, schedules. It's super important to plan meals and take
ones lunch if possible because schedules can interfere with a
goal. In order not to have that happen, plan ahead. Buy those
little containers to take meals. This is what I've had to do and
do. I take almonds, walnuts and granola with me EVERYWHERE! Don't
get caught going to get fast food because you didn't plan!! That's
where it all goes wrong.
Fitness Question #12 - Please describe
your normal diet. What do you eat in a typical day to stay in shape?
Answer:
 Breakfast:
Scrambled Egg Whites, with avocado and salsa and Ezekial toast
or oatmeal with almonds and walnuts and strawberries or protein
shake and grapefruit.
Mid-Morning Snack: Cup of soup and half sandwich or salad
and soup or salad and sandwich; protein shake; granola with almond
milk, peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Lunch: Breast of chicken or salmon with brown or white
rice; side of veggies with 2 slices of turkey; or any of the mid-morning
snacks.
Mid-Afternoon Snack: Baby carrots or pan noodles with
seaweed, or any of the above snacks.
Dinner: Chicken or salmon with veggies; bowl of brown
or white rice with seaweed or green peas.
Fitness Question #13 - What type of
exercises do you include in your routine to stay in shape?
Answer:
Strength Training Exercises: (Legs) - squats with 50lb
barbell or lunges; one leg presses with no weight-3 sets of 12-15;
plyometrics on benches or bosu ball; leg extensions, hamstring
curls: (Arms)-(sets of 15)-30lb barbell curls for biceps, 20lb
shoulder presses, tricep pulldowns, (chest) 30lb cable pulldowns,
(back)-with 20lb barbell, back extensions.
Cardio Exercises: Spinning, stairclimber, climbing stairs,
running, running on treadmill while interval training, plyometrics,
sprints, climbing bleachers.
Additional Training: Abs - 120lb cable pulldowns on knees,
lower leg raises for lower abs, cable pullouts for obliques.
Fitness Question #14 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for developing toned and defined arms?
Answer:
1. Work each area of the arm-biceps, shoulders, triceps--work
them on different days, i.e., shoulders and biceps/triceps and
lats (back of shoulder-the wing).
2. For women (keep weight light) if you want toned, cut (defined
arms)-high reps!! 12-15/3 sets; men can use more weight if you're
looking for bulk with low reps 8-10
3. Protein!
4. Lots of veggies for complex carbohydrates and bulk-fiber keeps
you full.
5. Lean meats, small portions!
Fitness Question #15 - What are your
top 5 tips for losing unwanted body fat?
Answer:
1. Diet! Diet! Diet!
2. Strength training and cardio combined will provide the most
efficient workout and loss of body fat.
3. Try to get 8 hours of sleep. Your body heal/repairs while
sleeping and it reduces stress. Take Yoga! Reduces stress, keeps
muscles flexible.
4. Stay away from fast foods! They are awful with fillers, additives
& preservatives.
5. Don't eat saturated fat!
Fitness Question #16 - What are your
top 5 tips for gaining lean muscle mass?
Answer:
1. Strength training and cardio will maximize the workout to
achieve that goal quickly.
2. Sprinting is very good for very lean, streamlined muscle mass.
3. Spinning!! Have been spinning for 5 years and it burns up
to 800 calories! Great for overall body fat loss and lean muscle
mass!
4. Lean meats and lots of veggies.
5. Lean protein, not muscle gainer unless you're bodybuilding
and trying to get girth.
Fitness Question #17 - What are the
top 5 tips you recommend for staying motivated on a fitness plan
and truly making a healthy lifestyle change:
Answer:
 1.
Set goals! Be realistic. Set achievable goals that will make you
feel wonderful and not disappointed.
2. Diet is a major factor! If you don't have a consistent low
fat, nutritious plan, that will kill your progress and your attitude.
3. Ask questions! Get input from others who have achieved their
goals and get other ideas. Keep it fun and interesting! Change
up the workout often.
4. Don't do this for others. This should be your battle to win!
You have to do the work and you should feel great about how you
look and feel!
5. Be positive! Losing fat is difficult. Maintaining is easier.
Buddy up if/when possible for support. Don't give up.
Fitness Question #18 - What is your
training routine like? (Please include a few details - training
split, sets/reps, exercises, types of cardio, etc.)
Answer:
Monday: Squats, lunges, plyometrics, speed rope, leg curls,
hamstring curls, Yoga.
Tuesday: Biceps, shoulders, chest, cardio (spinning),
Yoga.
Wednesday: Abs, lower and middle back, obliques, cardio
(stairs, running), Yoga.
Thursday: Day off/ Yoga only.
Friday: Triceps, cardio (spinning).
Saturday: (Legs)-squats, lunges, plyos....Monday's routine.
Sunday: Day off--Relax. Get a massage. Yoga Day.
Fitness Question #19 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for losing fat around the stomach and developing a toned and defined
midsection?
Answer:
1. Diet! I know this sounds redundant, but you don't get 4/6
pack abs from eating saturated fat!! Good dietary plan!
2. I love doing 120lb cable pull downs on my knees! Works the
entire core! Love them!! 3 sets of 15.
3. Bicycles-Lying on back alternating legs. This also works entire
core.
4. These are fantastic! Plank position-HOLD for 1 minute (if
you can). Try for 30 seconds!
5. Lower leg raises. Arms in straps and hanging while raising
legs.
Fitness Question #20 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for toning the thighs, hips and butt?
Answer:
1. Strength training is imperative! Leg extension, hamstring
curls, squats, lunges, stairs will all provide positive results.
2. Plyometrics are fantastic! Anything where you're jumping to
blast cellulite is great!
3. Diet! Never steer away from this! If you're not getting those
results, look at this area. It is vital!
4. Jumping rope! A form of plyometrics. Jumping rope is great
cardio and blasts cellulite! Get great legs!
5. Attitude! When working the lower body, the largest muscle
group, it's tough! Be mentally tough and just go for it!
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