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Fitness Models Questions & Answers - Harriet Metzger
Diet Exercise Advice
Harriet Metzger - Fitness Model Statistics
 Name: Harriet Metzger
- Height: 5'5"
- Weight: 119 pounds
- Date of Birth: 10/02/1989
- Hair Color: Brown
- Bust: 32DD
- Waist: 26"
- Hips: 34"
- Location: Hertfordshire, England
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Harriet Metzger - Fitness
Model Background
How did you get started in the fitness field?
Answer:
I started working for the gym I train at now in the sales team
and built my knowledge and understanding from there. I learned
from others and also taught myself what is right for my body and
what isn't.
What is the #1 thing you like best about being into fitness?
Answer:
The feeling it gives me when I am working out and after. It's
the only time of day I am focused on just me and my mind is free
of all worries. It is my release!
What has been your biggest accomplishment in the fitness field?
Answer:
Being the top sales person in my old team and modeling for a
personal trainer's website.
Harriet Metzger -
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 started by putting myself onto networking sites and promoting
myself everywhere I could. Obviously you need to have photos of
yourself to show the agencies. I suggest working with a photographer
to help you kick start your career.
Fitness Question #2 - Please describe
a typical day for you. What is your daily routine like?
Answer:
I am up at 6:45 in the morning. I am one of those many who eat
their breakfast at their desk. I have natural yogurt with my cereal
is usually sultana bran at 8.30am around 11am, I will have a handful
of mixed nuts and an apple. For lunch, I have a can of tuna, tomatoes,
ryvita and oatcakes and sometimes, I have a cup of soup. At mid-afternoon,
I have more nuts and sometimes a cereal bar of some kind. Around
5pm, I leave work and hit the gym! I work out for 45-60 minutes,
varying my exercises each day. Dinner is usually at 7pm which
usually consists of pasta, chicken or fish. Then I go to bed!
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:
Interval training for me is the best way and quickest way to
lose weight. I get bored of running or cycling for a straight
20 minutes or 1 hour, so I mix it up. Try 10 minutes on one machine
and then move on to another for a another 10 minutes and so on.
This keeps the body guessing! Also, if you can bring weights into
your training, this is another major fat burner as your body continues
to burn the fat the next day.
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:
I would say 2-3 pounds a week if you can but everyone is different.
I train one of my friends in the gym and she is losing a couple
of pounds a week at the moment but if you don't keep mixing it
up, your body will become used to what you do and it will hit
a wall.
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 tend to stay away from most supplements because I found they
messed with my mood and general health. If I use any, its protein
shakes after I have been to the gym. I get a lot of what I need
in my daily diet. I eat a lot of tuna to get my protein and I
also eat nuts.
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:
 I still eat what I crave but just in smaller doses. I am obsessed
with sweets and do find it hard to go without them. Everything
is fine as long as you do it in moderation and workout enough
to keep it off. When you notice a difference in your body, you
will soon have the will power to say NO and it becomes second
nature. It all takes time but don't starve yourself from your
favorite treats or you will end up eating more.
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:
Fish for protein, nuts for protein and essential fats, fruit,
vegetables and rice but go for brown rice since its better 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:
I suggest going to talk to someone at your local gym. Don't be
shy to ask since we all have to start somewhere and that is what
these professionals are there for. They should be able to advise
you on what is right for you because we are all different.
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:
There is not many tips for eating out as you don't know what
and how the foods are cooked. If there is a light option on the
menu, try going for those items or order what you want but only
have half the amount.
Fitness Question #10 - What exercises
do you recommend for getting a bigger, rounder and fuller butt?
Answer:
 Squats, cross trainer, climber and power walking are great exercises
for your butt!
Squats: weight squats are the best, so try using light
weights to being with and make sure you are doing them correctly
to avoid injury. So, get an instructor to show you or a friend
if you need help.
Power plates: also a great one for squats. Again, make
sure you know how to use them before doing so but you will feel
the difference they make!
Fitness Question #11 - What is the
most challenging thing you deal with about consistently staying
in top shape?
Answer:
The cravings I have are sometimes challenging but my brain is
trained now to say no because I know I want to keep in shape,
therefore I wont give in.
Fitness Question #12 - Please describe
your normal diet. What do you eat in a typical day to stay in shape?
Answer:
Breakfast: natural yogurt (fat free), sultana bran.
Mid-Morning Snack: nuts, fruit.
Lunch: tin of tuna, chopped tomatoes, ryvita or oatcakes.
Mid-Afternoon Snack: nuts and fruit again.
Dinner: varies a lot with foods like pasta, fish, chicken
or a stir fry.
Fitness Question #13 - What type of
exercises do you include in your routine to stay in shape?
Answer:
Strength Training Exercises: Exercise balls are great.
I use them to strengthen my core and balance and its great for
the tummy.
Cardio Exercises: Interval training which consist of 10
minutes bike, 10 minutes climbing, 10 minutes running or power
walking on an incline.
Additional Training: I make sure I train my upper body
twice a week with a rest in between and the same with my lower
body (butt, thighs, etc). I like to use the power plates once
or twice a week to spice things up a little bit. Trying new things
is so good for the body to keep it guessing.
Fitness Question #14 - What are the
top 5 tips (specific exercises, diet advice, etc) you recommend
for developing toned and defined arms?
Answer:
 1. Chest flys.
2. Press ups - either on the power plates or on a mat.
3. Cross trainers.
4. Bicep curls.
5. Protein is essential for muscle tone and building muscle.
Fitness Question #15 - What are your
top 5 tips for losing unwanted body fat?
Answer:
1. CARDIO! Like I mentioned, interval training is great to keep
the body guessing and in shock.
2. Weights! People don't realize how good a fat burner they really
are.
3. Counting your calories and saturated fat intake.
4. Low carb meals.
5. Best daily tip is to take the stairs or walk, not drive!
Fitness Question #16 - What are your
top 5 tips for gaining lean muscle mass?
Answer:
1. Protein is essential for your muscle growth and repair, so
make sure you are getting enough.
2. Make sure you are eating enough calories to ensure your muscles
grow by using an online
diet calculator to help.
3. Cardio again is needed to get keep your body fat down.
4. Eating small meals every 3-4 hours.
5. Water, water water!
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. Take regular photos of yourself so you can see the change!
2. Take note of your measurements every couple of weeks and see
how they change.
3. Go with a friend to motivate each other.
4. Set yourself a goal for each month or week. This gives you
something to work towards, be it a new dress you want to buy or
anything else.
5. Remember why you want to change each day you feel a bit low
and don't want to exercise!
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: 10 minutes steady cardio, upper body weights for
10 minutes, 10 minutes interval training, 10 minutes upper body,
10 minutes interval training, 10 minutes for abs.
Tuesday: Same as Monday but lower body instead of upper
body, so squats and lunges.
Wednesday: Rest day or if I have time I do 40-45 minutes
of steady cardio.
Thursday: Same as Monday.
Friday: Same as Tuesday.
Saturday: Rest day.
Sunday: Rest 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. Low carbs and low saturated fats.
2. Cardio! I can't stress this enough.
3. Core exercises for balance and stability is also what you
need to tone that tummy.
4. Sit ups. Weighted ones if possible.
5. Water, green tea and caffeine are good fat burners.
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. Weighted squats.
2. Weighted lunges.
3. Climber for 5 minutes on and off.
4. Power plates for squats.
5. Running and power walking on an incline are superb to tone
up that butt!
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