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Fitness Models Questions & Answers - Christina
Carney Diet Exercise Advice
Christina Carney - Fitness Model Statistics
 Name:
Christina Carney
- Height: 5'6"
- Weight: 114 pounds
- Date of Birth: 09-22-1978
- Hair Color: Brown
- Bust: 36"
- Waist: 24"
- Hips: 26"
- Location: Moyock, North Carolina
- Website: www.modelmayhem.com/1138105
Christina Carney - Fitness Model
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Christina Carney
- Fitness Model Background
How did you get started in the fitness field?
Answer:
I have been into fitness since I was in high school. I have always
trained hard and wanted to be in the best condition my body will
allow. I started running in 5Ks in my early 20s and from there
I took my love of fitness to a new level. Now I run marathons
and half-marathons for fun and to stay in shape.
What is the #1 thing you like best about being into fitness?
Answer:
I like being able to motivate others and get other people on
track to having and living a healthy lifestyle. I also enjoy sharing
my love of running and fitness with other people.
What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?
Answer:
Becoming a successful fitness leader and role model!
Christina Carney
- 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:
I personally contacted photographers and photographers in turn
contacted me. Going through an agency can be tough and often times
there is a charge or fee to use an agency. Getting your foot in
the door often requires hard work and that means really putting
yourself out there and asking photographers to shoot you!
Fitness Question #2 - Please describe
a typical day for you. What is your daily routine like?
Answer:
My daily routine is fairly simple. I wake up and workout on an
empty stomach. This helps burn more fat! My morning workout consists
of abs, running or some type of cardio and then light weights.
In the evenings, I will walk on the treadmill or take a long walk
if it is nice outdoors for an hour before dinner.
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:
Since I am a half-marathon runner, I have to say running. Running
consistently will get you that bang for your buck!
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:
You should focus on losing between 1-2 pounds a week. Anything
more than that puts your body at risk and isn't healthy. You want
to drop bad pounds, not the healthy muscle.
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 do not take a lot of supplements. I watch my diet and drink
plenty of water. I often will buy little sugar packets to stick
into my water to flavor the water up. If I do take a supplement
it is BCAA chewables before and after my workout and tourine after
my workout as well. You want to make sure to space out your supplements
too! Your body can only handle so much. Stay away from diet pills,
they are just gimmicks and really won't help you keep the weight
off. The best way to keep the weight off is by working out on
a consistent basis.
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:
If you have a sweet tooth, there are tons of healthy options
out there. There is no reason to deny your body what it is craving
because if you do you will just binge and then your diet will
be completely shot. Look for healthy snack options such as pretzels,
or even gummi bears!
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:
You definitely want to have chicken breasts on your shopping
list, as well as numerous veggies, also switch from ground beef
to ground turkey. Ground turkey is much leaner and is much healthier
for you.
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:
If you aren't enrolled in a gym, get enrolled! Normally most
gyms offer a personal trainer for free up to three sessions. This
can get the ball moving for you and get you on track. Also, enlist
a friend to go to the gym with you. If you cannot afford a gym
then start walking or jogging on days when it is nice outside.
Jumping rope is also a good option to start your weight loss goals.
Write
your fitness goals down and keep your goal list somewhere
where you can easily access it. Don't give up. Working out is
hard work, but in the end the effort you put forth will be wonderful!
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:
First thing is ask for a nutritional menu. This will give you
the calories of all the foods that the restaurant serves. Try
sticking to the healthy options though it can be hard and tempting
to go for the burger and fries. Order water instead of having
a soda or alcoholic beverage. A healthy lifestyle can be achieved
even when you are eating out. Substitute broccoli for fries, or
a baked potato with nothing on it instead of fries.
Fitness Question #10 - What exercises
do you recommend for getting a bigger, rounder and fuller butt?
Answer:
Do lunges in sets of 3 to 4. Also try squats which can be done
at home and not at the gym as well! Always remember to do everything
in sets of 3-4 and remain consistent.
Fitness Question #11 - What is the
most challenging thing you deal with about consistently staying
in top shape?
Answer:
The most challenging thing I deal with is watching what I eat.
When you are around friends or family, it can be very tempting
to eat what they are eating. I have to remind myself of my fitness
goals and that keeps me and my body on track. When going out with
friends and family, I always look for healthy food alternatives.
If they don't have them on the menu, I order a salad without the
dressing.
Fitness Question #12 - Please describe
your normal diet. What do you eat in a typical day to stay in shape?
Answer:
Breakfast: Cereal and toast.
Mid-Morning Snack: Gummi bears.
Lunch: Turkey burger with carrots and celery.
Mid-Afternoon Snack: Pretzels.
Dinner: Baked or grilled chicken breast with a good veggie
such as a potato.
Fitness Question #13 - What type of
exercises do you include in your routine to stay in shape?
Answer:
Strength Training Exercises: Bicep curls, lunges, squats.
Cardio Exercises: Running on the treadmill, spinning,
riding bikes, walking, running outdoors.
Additional Training: Core training is a must.
Fitness Question #14 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for developing toned and defined arms?
Answer:
1. Tricep dips.
2. Bicep curls.
3. Tricep pulldowns.
4. Eat a diet high in protein and healthy carbs.
5. Drink lots of water.
Fitness Question #15 - What are your
top 5 tips for losing unwanted body fat?
Answer:
1. Drink lots of water. Water helps you stay full and keeps your
body refreshed.
2. Don't forget to do cardio. Cardio is the key to losing unwanted
body fat.
3. Take long walks with your children, pets, friends, family
so you can sneak in extra cardio. Walking is a great form of exercise.
4. You must maintain a healthy diet and that requires eating
healthy options. Try snacking on carrots or celery sticks. Gummi
bears are great after a cardio workout.
5. Cardio must be done at least 3-4 times a week and always shoot
for at least 45 minutes per session. Your body needs that time
to get your heart rate up!
Fitness Question #16 - What are your
top 5 tips for gaining lean muscle mass?
Answer:
1. Cardio is the key to gaining lean muscle mass.
2. Always use supplements after a workout. This helps with your
body's recovery. I use BCAA chewables and tourine.
3. Don't forget to rest. Your body needs time to recover in between
sessions.
4. Protein is important. Try getting one gram per pound of body
weight.
5. Don't forget to eat healthy carbs. Carbs don't have to be
your enemy.
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. Always remain positive.
2. Get motivated by having a partner or friend workout with you.
3. Keep your house full of healthy food. This will keep the temptation
to snack away.
4. Always drink water, no soda. Soda is full of extra calories
and your body has a hard time burning them off.
5. Pack a snack or meal for road trips. This will keep you from
having to worry about where to eat. If you do eat out, look for
healthy menu options. Remember to keep salad dressing on the side
and to dip your salad instead of pouring the dressing all over
the salad. This will cut down on the calories!
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: Run for 1 hour and do abs for 3 sets of 100 reps.
Tuesday: Spin for 1.5 hours and do abs 3 sets of 115 reps.
Wednesday: Off.
Thursday: Light cardio either walking or running for an
hour. Then light weights for 15-20 minutes.
Friday: Long run day! Run for 1.5 hours.
Saturday: Short run day! Run for 45 minutes, do abs 3
sets of 50 reps and light weight lifting.
Sunday: Off.
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.
You must maintain a good diet. We all have abs, it is just a matter
of uncovering them through removing the fat that is on our stomachs.
2. You must exercise! Always do cardio. This helps tighten up
your stomach muscles.
3. Always do ab exercises. Do ab exercises every other day and
do ab exercises in sets of 3 with 50-100 reps per set.
4. Always eat breakfast but after you workout your abs. The best
way to lose the weight around your midsection is to workout first
and then eat a light breakfast.
5. Do planks! To do planks, first lie face down on a mat resting
your forearms and palms flat on the floor. Second, push off the
floor, raising up onto your toes and resting on your elbows. Third,
keep your back flat in a straight line from head to heels. Fourth,
tilt your pelvis and contract your abs to prevent your rear from
sticking up in the air or from having a sagging midsection. Lastly,
hold for 20-60 seconds, lower and repeat for 3-5 reps.
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. You want to do high repetitions and lower weight to get toned!
2. Do squats and lunges to help firm your butt, hips, and thighs.
3. Running always helps tone your entire body.
4. If your butt is a problem area, do the stair master at the
gym or if you don't have a gym, try doing stairs at home or taking
the stairs instead of the elevator at work.
5. One food that should be in your diet is fish. Fish is a low
calorie food and is high in protein.
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