Slim Magazine Autumn 2023

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Welcome to the first edition of SLIM for 2023 - I hope everyone has had an amazing start to the year! I still find it hard to believe we are in 2023.

We have a great edition of SLIM packed full of interesting reads, fantastic competitions, new products, socials, fashion and medical procedures.

Our cover girl is the gorgeous Lily Collins from Emily in Paris - a fascinating and intelligent young woman - this story is definitely worth the read.

Being that it is still early in the year, new year resolutions are still top of mind and starting the year o with a focus on health and well-being is important for many of us; which is why we have included some great articles on ways to keep motivated and focused on achieving your goals, as well as some great tips for nutrition and meditation to keep both our bodies and minds in tiptop shape.

We also have a focus on both men and women’s general health, and the importance of regular health checks in combating serious illness. During the years of Covid-19 lockdowns, many of us put our regular health practices to the side, and there is no better time to pick them back up again than now.

As we step into autumn it doesn’t have to mean retreating in-doors, especially not for those of us lucky enough to live on the Gold Coast. We have some beautiful autumn fashion in our pages this edition, for both men and women, that will keep you looking good whether you are indoors or out.

I hope you enjoy reading this new edition of SLIM magazine as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you.

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BEE GOOD

Wild Nectar Honey is a new range of cold extracted Australian honey, made from apiaries across the South Coast and Central NSW. Wild Nectar Honey is unpasteurised and unfiltered from hive to jar, giving it the unique mouth-watering flavours of the Aussie bush. As well as tasting great, raw and unfiltered Wild Nectar Honey contains many beneficial properties such as enzymes and antioxidants, making it one of the more sin-free ways to indulge. Now only one questions remains - do you dip, pour or squeeze?

RRP $7.50 - $22 wildnectarhoney.com.au

LIVE MUSIC IS BACK WITH SMIRNOFF ORIGINS

In a series of one-night-only intimate gigs hosted along the eastern seaboard, the -Smirno Origins- event will pay homage to the crucial role that live music plays in helping emerging talent cut their teeth, build their fanbase and become fully fledged stars. Headlined by some of Australia’s biggest acts, the gigs will be anything but ordinary, taking over live music venues to provide a stage for exciting new artists that have been specially picked by the headliner to open the show. Crooked Colours are the next band to step up to the stage, returning to Brisbane’s much loved night club, The Brightside on March 9, 2023.

Get tickets at moshtix.com.au

A PINK DRINK

COFFEE WITH A KICK

Created in 2013 and now distributed across 12 countries, Jumping Goat o ers two unique co ee infused liqueurs across Australia, including the Jumping Goat Co ee Infused Vodka Liqueur and the Jumping Goat Co ee Infused Whisky Liqueur. Jumping Goat Liqueurs start by using 100 percent organic, batch-roasted co ee beans from Papua New Guinea before being mixed with a blend of spices and either pure, redistilled NZ whey vodka or a premium blended whisky…the result? Two handcrafted, high-quality co eeliqueurs with vibrant and playful attitudes, just waiting to become your new late-night staple or essential cocktail ingredient.

Available at Dan Murphy’s Australia wide. RRP $55.99

We all know that returning to work post-Christmas can be a struggle, but the good autumn vibes can continue with this gorgeous new dry rosé gin by Maison Mirabeau. Unlike many of its sweet counterparts, Mirabeau Rosé Gin is a true gin with juniper being a dominant component. The delicate signature flavours come from traditional distillation with no need for sugary additions. Mirabeau has used grape spirit as its base and, combined with its award-winning Classic Provence Rosé as an element in the distillate. Botanical ingredients, precious to any Grasse Perfumer, add further aromatic layers and complexity. The result is a pale pink gin, with a unique style to set it apart and captivate increasing numbers of gin lovers worldwide, bringing a burst of Riviera aromas and sunshine.

RRP $79.99 available at BWS and Dan Murphy stores nationwide maisonmirabeau.com

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A MUST LISTEN - THE CHILDREN IN THE PICTURES

Harrowing, often hard to listen to, challenging, frightening but ultimately educational and truly a warning, The Children in the Pictures podcast follows the Queensland Police investigation into notorious child exploitation website, ‘The Love Zone’ which hosted thousands of members around the world creating, uploading, and sharing videos and photographic material of unimaginable acts against children. Australian documentary-maker Akhim Dev follows Project Argos – and reveals the people they got, the people who got them, and how it all happened. This 8 part series is a powerful examination into how child abuse has become endemic online, and what we can all do to fight it. The final episode, Episode 8, is tailored to advice for parents from those fighting the crime of child sexual exploitation material. If you or anyone you know needs help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Available on the LiSTNR app

A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP

Catch those zzz’s with the Eco. Modern Essentials Deep Sleep trio. A trio of sedative essential oils to help you create a nightly sleep ritual. Ease into relaxation at the end of your day by using these oils to promote a restful and serene atmosphere. Rotate the use of individual oils or be creative and blend them together.

RRP $45 ecomodernessentials.com.au

YO-CHI FROZEN YOGHURT

Australia’s fastest-growing frozen yogurt brand, Yo-Chi has just rolled out its Greekstyle yogurt tubs in Coles stores around the country. Available flavours include Chocolate, Natural and Wild Berry with a new range of deluxe flavours currently in development too! The Greek-style frozen yogurt is the perfect at-home dessert option can also be used as an ingredient for smoothies, acai bowls, and brekkie bowls. Now you can enjoy your Yo-Chi at home, at work or at the beach

RRP $9.50 available in Coles stores around the country

SILK DREAMS

Enjoy a beautiful nights sleep with Nontre’s 100 percent Pure Silk Pillowcase. Soft and cooling to touch, Nontre Co’s 22-momme Mulberry Silk Pillowcase prevents pillow wrinkles and messy bed hair whilst promoting a restful sleep. Featuring a concealed zip closure, the stylish pearl white pillowcase complements any bedding.

RRP $120

ETHICAL UNDIES

Created after a particularly nasty case of chafing, Step One undies for men and women, have now gone a step further by ensuring their very comfy undies are produced from sustainable materials in ethical factories paying fair wages. Made from certified organic bamboo that is breathable, anti-bacterial and great at wicking away sweat, Step One now sells a pair of underwear every eight seconds across Australia, the UK and now the US market.

RRP from $33 at stepone.life

THE FAST 800 NEW KETO PROTEIN POWDER

The Fast 800 has launched its long-awaited new Keto Protein Powder on Australian shores. Made with Organic Pea Protein, the Keto Protein Powder is available in Vanilla & Chocolate flavour, o ering a convenient, low-calorie protein booster, especially helpful for those intermittent fasting. Protein is an integral component of a healthy, moderately low-carb Mediterranean-style diet. Consuming protein aids weight-loss, keeps you feeling full, maintains and builds muscle tone and helps to provide a steady release of energy. This simple plantbased formula is low in salt, with no added sugar, artificial additives or preservatives. They can be used as a stand-alone protein shake or in a wide variety of recipes, is keto-friendly and suitable for vegans. The Protein Powder works in synergy with the company’s leading online programme and is designed to help everyday Australians live a healthier and happier lifestyle.

RRP $49.99 each 600g pack contains 20 servings. Available at thefast800.com

TRUE BLUE BEAUTY

Australians often look beyond our borders for the latest and greatest beauty trends and products but the reality is we have everything we need right here, at our fingertips. Jamee Parker, a long time beauty enthusiast, who has worked for top brands across Australia, is a big believer in Australian beauty, and so launched a-beauty in 2020 - an editorial and e-commerce site dedicated to celebrating the crème-de-la-crème of Australian beauty. One hundred percent ‘true-blue’ Australian owned and operated, a-beauty cherry picks and champions a selection of prime beauty products that incorporate quality ingredients (including native Australian plants) that provide tangible results.The platform features well-researched articles, expert interviews, and an edited selection of Australian beauty products that consumers can purchase directly from the e-store.

Visit abeauty.co for more

BYRON IS A GIFT

Built on a strong initiative of supporting local businesses, Zoe and Tony, owners of Byron Bay Gifts are motivated by the idea of giving back to their community and sharing the love of their chosen brands with the rest of Australia. Passionate about the environment, Byron Bay Gifts plant a tree with every gift box purchased and have planted over 100,000 trees to date. This initiative supports other communities around the world through Eden Reforestation.

Buying local helped many Northern Rivers businesses as they experienced a downturn during the pandemic. Byron Bay Gifts were able to support its stocked brands through these times by delivering hampers that include a range of gourmet snacks, natural beauty products, locally-made baby clothing and other unique items, around Australia. Byron Bay Gifts hampers are a beautiful way to spread love, whatever the occasion, whether that be to friends, family or colleagues. It’s time to give a gift with meaning.

Available from byronbaygifts.com.au

BATHING BEAUTy

Cold water therapy has been shown to support general health and well-being, soothe skin, and contract pores. The Cold Bath Co has produced a unique bath solution to be used in conjunction with cold water therapy. The solution combines two primary ingredients of Epsom Salts and Himalayan Pink Salt, which dissolve in cold water. Utilising Cold Bath Co’s unique, high-quality salt mix, you can now practice this technique from the comfort of your own home in a controlled environment, and start reaping the health benefits. For best results, cold baths should be incorporated into your weekly health routine.

RRP $39.95 coldbathco.com

A REAL K!CK

It’s time to ditch toxic energy for good with Remedy K!CK, the new clean energy drink taking on the energy drinks world. Remedy K!CK is the wiser energiser; an all natural energy drink that’s full of fruity flavour with no sugar. Providing a smoother, more enduring ca eine kick without the crash, jitters or guilt that comes from traditional sugar-laden energy drinks full of artificial nasties. Remedy K!CK follows a global trend towards cleaner energy options made without sugar or artificial additives. Remedy K!CK comes in three fun and fruity flavours, including blackberry, lemon lime and mango pineapple, perfect for everyday sipping.

Available in 7-Eleven stores nationwide. remedydrinks.com

RRP $4

HAPPY HIBISCUS - KitchenAid COLOUR OF THE YEAR

KitchenAid have released their colour of the year - hibiscus! A vivid fuchsia with a matte finish, the colour of the year is inspired by the captivating beauty of the Hibiscus flower in a verdant garden. Hibiscus is the vibrant beauty of nature, crafted for your countertop, it exemplifies the creative exchanges that we see between makers across the world, everyday, around their collective passion for experimentation in the kitchen.

Hibiscus is available now in KitchenAid’s small appliances, including the Artisan Stand Mixer RRP $999 and K400 Blender RRP $449 Available at major retailers across Australia and New Zealand. kitchenaid.com.au

ALL IN THE EYE’S

If you remember pleated sports skirts from your school days, then you are well overdue for an eye cream. We are loving the new Quinoa Lift and Hydrate Eye Cream from Ginger&Me. Unlike regular facial moisturisers, eye creams are developed specifically for the skin around your eyes. They’re thin and lightweight, preventing your skin from feeling clogged or greasy. Start and finish your day with this Ginger&Me lightweight cream that visibly lifts, firms, tightens and hydrates the skin.

RRP $39.60

available in gingerandme.com

GOOD NEWS FOR COELIAC SUFFERERS

Champion swimmer Ariarne Titmus is getting behind GluteGuard - a new product that helps coeliac su erers manage accidental gluten consumption. A tablet taken before meals when it’s not possible to be sure about gluten contamination, GluteGuard is the only clinically proven product formulated with Caricain, an innovative naturally derived enzyme with the ability to breakdown harmful gluten peptides before they interact with the stomach. Ariarne is passionate about the benefits of the product having followed a strict gluten-free diet herself since a medical diagnosis in 2017 and used the product while competing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

RRP $12.95 gluteguard.com.au

RESET YOUR MINDSET

Use the Mindset Collection to elevate your perceptions

- The Mindset Collection is a premium collection of essential oil blends curated with intention. Connect to the story each essential oil blend represents and supports, as well as its aligned charity, and take this positive attribute within the blend name with you throughout the day. Choose whatever you need more of in your life from your Mindset Collection; courage, strength, empowerment, nurture, rise or optimism and embody the essence of it throughout the day.

RRP $90 ecomodernessentials.com.au

ROVER’S REWARDS

Treat your furry friend with Mayver’s pup friendly peanut butter from their new range - Rover’s Reward. Made especially for fur babies, Mayver’s Rover’s Reward peanut butter is completely xylitol free. Xylitol is an additive often found in other commercial peanut butters and can be highly toxic to dog’s. Rover’s Reward peanut butter is also free from added oils, sugars and chemicals of any kind making it a nutritious and 100 percent natural peanut butter treat safe for your family pet. It even has added turmeric and collagen peptides for a boost of doggy-goodness.

Find it in your local Woolworths, Australia-wide RRP $7.50 mayvers.com.au

PLUS FITNESS GETS A FACELIFT

With the aim to revive motivation for improved health and fitness, Plus Fitness has reinvented itself and created a fresh new space where clients can reach their goals. The global fitness brand has implemented vibrant blue elements with clean, soft sandstone and grey interiors that portray an edgy and exciting environment. Clubs now feature modern, sophisticated and luxurious amenities, all while o ering the best a ordable gym on the market. Contemporary facilities feature a smooth transition between cardio and weight zones to enable e ortless workouts, as well as luxurious bathrooms with modern amenities. Illuminated by inspiring lighting fixtures, Plus Fitness o ers the perfect setting for achieving a range of fitness goals.

Plusfitness.com.au. Membership starts at just $10 per week for the first month.

A MUST DRINK

Brisbane-based drinks company, Mandatory Spirit Co. has announced an exciting new Australian first product - spirits in a box! Not only providing Aussies with delicious beverages, Mandatory Spirit Co. are leading the way in sustainability by introducing the use of Bag-in-Box (BIB) packaging, reducing their carbon footprint by eigh times less than using glass bottles and creating a more eco-friendly beverage.

The new Mandatory Spirit Co. spirits range is sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan, and has been designed to cater especially for Aussies. Their new booze in a box features two types of premium spirits - gin (with juniper, lemon myrtle and sweet juicy notes of orange and coriander) and vodka (super smooth with a hint of burnt caramel). The Mandatory Spirit Co. spirits range comes packaged in 1.5L minimalistic yet stylish boxes along with a coloured pourer, all made using 100 percent recyclable materials.

RRP $84.95 available now at BWS and Dan Murphy’s or online mandatoryspiritco.com.au

AROMATHERAPY ON THE GO

We are loving the new Cordless Travel Di user from ECO. Modern Essentialsenjoy your favourite essential oils while on the go. With a simplistic and sleek design, the Cordless Travel Di user makes taking aromatherapy with you simple. Whether it’s for easy mobility around the home, travelling in the car, camping or keeping in your handbag, this rechargeable di user is a must-have.

RRP $99 ecomodernessentials.com.au

QUEST SNACKS TO FUEL YOUR FITNESS GOALS

You’ve kickstarted the New Year with a solid training routine, you’re creating a habit, you’re feeling stronger and, for the first time, you’re enjoying the 6am club. The only thing you’re forgetting is that pump without protein is like a gym without weights. Understanding the importance of getting the right amount of protein in your diet is the key to success. Quest Nutrition has made this easy with their new range of protein snacks in a wide range of varieties and flavours. We are loving the peanut butter cups for a sweet afternoon pick-me up. Quest also o ers cookies, chips and bars.

RRP $44 - $54 available at questnutrition.com.au

BEAUTY FROM WITHIN

OPTY.NC’s original hero product, the Ultimate Skin Food Elixir has undergone an evolution with an outcome of four new innovative products. Using their experience of creating an all-in-one gut and skin health formula made from pure, potent, and proven ingredients, OPTY. NC is ready to disrupt the “beauty from within” category with their new Foundation Range that is tailored to life stages and age-specific concerns. The new Foundation Range consists of four Skin and Gut Wellness Elixirs that incorporate the most loved elements of their original award-winning Ultimate – while still focusing on skin health, protection and hydration, plus gut, hair and nail health, whilst also addressing specific needs for life stages across the immune, nervous systems, and cellular and metabolic health.

RRP from $75 available at opty.nc

With the support of our wonderful staff we research, source, select and deliver the finest fresh food and quality ingredients every day from local and international food producers, whether they be heritage and organic growers, artisan butcher and bakers, seasonal specialists, gourmet importers or culinary craftspeople. We don’t just do this to meet our own high standards; we do this to meet yours as well. Quality, freshness and inspired ideas are all standard expectations at The Standard Market Company.

THE STORY OF AN IMPASSIONED PIONEER LISE AAGAARD

THE STORY BEGAN IN 1976 WHEN LISE AAGAARD’S BROTHER, SØREN, CREATED THE VERY FIRST BEAD. DURING THE 80’S LISE JOINED THE BUSINESS AND FOUNDED TROLLBEADS, A STATE-OF-THE-ART COLLECTORS’ CONCEPT THAT CAME TO CHANGE THE VALUE OF JEWELLERY.

Lise was born into a family of jewellery artists and raised in an environment full of creativity, art, and design. She was always encouraged to follow her heart and walk her own way. Yet, it was within jewellery that she could realise her passion.

The world is her muse and diversity her mantra. She finds inspiration everywhere and has a natural urge to discover. She has travelled the world and met the odd, the new and the di erent –all creating impressions and memories deeply imbedded in her art.

Lise reminds you of the glass beads she is so committed to creating. Like them, she is vibrant, playful, lively, and profound. Like glass, no-one can force Lise to do anything she doesn’t want to do. Lise is motivated by the desire to create.

Lise designs herself but secures diversity by inviting selected designers to partake. With her unique beads, Lise gives every woman the opportunity to find self-expression and enjoyment through her work.

“Being from a family of jewellers, I have had the lifelong privilege of being immersed in a constant learning environment of art, form, and material. Always facing the possibilities and boundaries of innovation from a professional point-of-view. I can honestly say that I am inspired by anything and everything. Diversity ignites my curiosity in life as well as in the worlds of metal, precious stones, pearls, amber, and glass. I am deeply grateful for having had the opportunity to touch people from all over the world through my work.”, Lise says.

Lise Aagaard created Trollbeads; from its conception into a truly international company. Moreover, she created a whole new category within jewellery - bead on bracelet. Discover the full range now in Australia at www.trollbeads.com.au and start your story today!

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GET TO KNOW YOUR BREASTS

WE ALL KNOW WE SHOULD CHECK OUR BREASTS REGULARLY, BUT DO WE KNOW OUR INDIVIDUAL BREAST CANCER RISK AND WHAT SCREENING OPTIONS ARE BEST TO MANAGE IT?

Breast cancer poses a risk to all women, with 1 in 8 likely to develop the disease in their lifetime. It remains the most common cancer found in women worldwide. Women 40 years and over are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer as they age, which is why it is important for regular breast screening to be part of every woman’s health check routine.

Unfortunately breast screening is not necessarily a ‘one size fits all’ scenario. There are a number of risk factors that should be considered when screening women for breast cancer including their specific physiology, genetics and any medications they may be taking, along with the types of screening tests best suited to their specific situation.

Mammograms have, for many years, been the mainstay of screening women for breast cancer, being excellent at detecting low grade or intermediate growing cancers. These types of cancers may leave calcifications or ‘dead tissue’ behind, or incite in the breast ‘scar’ like lesions. Both these ‘calcifications and scars’ can be detected by a mammogram.

However, mammograms are less e ective at identifying those faster growing or more aggressive cancers that tend not to show calcification, and which can also be hidden by dense breast tissue.

An MRI is two to three times better at detecting fast growing breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue when compared to mammography. However, MRI is less e ective at detecting slow growing cancers.

Given nearly 50 percent of women in the “breast cancer relevant age range” have dense breast tissue potentially masking any cancer that may be present, it is important patients know their breast density type, and their individual risk factors, in order to make the best decisions for themselves when it comes to breast screening.

At Gold Coast Radiology (GCR) all female patients are o ered the option of undertaking a Lifetime Breast Malignancy Risk Assessment. This assessment highlights an individual’s risk of breast malignancy, and to what degree, by looking at breast density and other risk factors that may be at play.

If a woman’s risk is within a certain category level a screening breast MRI will be o ered to the patient so that the most comprehensive screening can take place.

Providing women with thorough information gives them the best chance of making the breast screening choices of most benefit to them, and that is what the GCR lifetime breast risk malignancy assessment does.

Breast MRI’s are available at GCR and all our patients are encouraged to understand their individual breast cancer risk factors. However, no matter the screening options chosen, all women should regularly ‘selfcheck’ their breasts under the guidance of their GP and all women 40 years and over should have regular mammograms and include MRI screening if their individual circumstances necessitate it.

Photography Wesley McNeil

Photography Wesley McNeil

SKIN SAVIOUR

IS YOUR SKIN SHOWING SIGNS OF YOUR SUMMER-TIME SINS?

By CN Rajdi Gemeri

Living in Queensland, loving the outdoors, and the increasing number of candles on your birthday cake all start to take a toll on your skin.

If only we appreciated our silky smooth, soft, supple and flawless skin when we had it! If you’re anything like me, I immediately think of a baby or young child and how ‘perfect’ their skin is, and just like we would with a baby, we need to treat our skin with the same kind of care – and protect it from the harsh sun! Sadly, the coconut oil days of sunbaking have taken their toll on our skin and the damage done in our younger years is now showing.

What if I told you about a peel that has been around for more than 40 years and can treat all of the above and more? I’m listening, I hear you say. Let me introduce you to the Elaine Brennan Skin Renewal Peel. Uniquely designed to target multiple skin conditions by assisting in collagen and elastin production, this peel corrects skin irregularities at a cellular level all with minimal downtime and discomfort, and is suitable and safe for all skin types.

Unlike other traditional peels available on the market, the Skin Renewal Peel is applied to the entire face and neck, including the delicate skin on the eyelids over two consecutive days. The peel is applied and left on the skin for two hours each day. One of the reasons I chose to bring this peel into the clinic is that it doesn’t leave your skin red, raw, sore or stingy (that’s a technical term that I’m sure you can all relate to!). Other peels I have tried previously strip the protective barrier layer of the skin leading to discomfort when applying the aftercare products; which can have an e ect on results.

We trialed the peel on severe melasma (hormonal pigmentation condition often seen in pregnancy) to ensure the pigment would reduce and better still not rebound (disappear for a bit and then come back).

As well as stimulating collagen and elastin production, the Skin Renewal Peel is formulated to treat:

• Melasma

• Hypo (white) or hyper (darkened spots) pigmentation

• Fine lines and wrinkles

• Rosacea

• Eczema

• Psoriasis

• Actinic Keratosis

• UV (sun) damage

• Enlarged pores (minimise the appearance)

• Active acne

• Excess oil production

• Scarring

• Skin tone, texture and hydration

After your initial treatment, results will continue to improve for 8 to 12 months. For best results two peels eight weeks apart are recommended. However, we assess each individual and their skin to determine a treatment plan that will meet their expectations. Please know that like everything in life, you need to be compliant with the aftercare instructions for best results. I never introduce a treatment into the clinic that I don’t wholeheartedly believe in, and in my humble opinion, this peel ticks all my boxes! We o er complimentary consultations to discuss in greater detail exactly what is involved in the peeling process. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions. We can’t wait to help change the way you see and feel about your skin!

Pause Mediclinic Permission to take the time for yourself

Pause Mediclinic is the place to call home for all your skin needs.

In our busy and fast-paced lifestyles, there is rarely any time to press pause; to take time for oneself. To relax, recharge and refresh.

Pause Mediclinic was born in the hope that you will take a step back from the chaos of the day-to-day and feel all the better for it. We here at Pause are all heart-centred clinicians that strive for perfection in our services delivered to you all whilst loving you up! We only offer treatments and products that we wholeheartedly believe in. Our home is a relaxed, inviting and friendly environment where our patients quickly become our friends. Behind our white fence lies onsite parking to ensure privacy and discretion.Everyone is welcome, everyone is good enough and everyone is worthy.

• Cosmetic Injectables including Anti Wrinkle & Dermal Filler

• All types of PDO Threads

• Collagen Stimulators

Advanced skin treatments such as SkinPen®, Tixel®, Chemical Peels & Hydrabrasion

• Luxury Bespoke Facials

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• Body Contouring

• Bio-remodeling/ Honey Filler

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Before A er

GOODBYE WEIGHT, HELLO DREAM HOLIDAY

What was your relationship with food?

I have never had a good relationship with food. It has always been just a means to survive and I have also been an emotional eater for much of my adult life. Not a foodie.

What motivated you to go on your weight-loss journey?

My biggest motivation came from a desire to travel, with a massive Europe and Mediterranean trip scheduled for June 2023. I wanted to be able to have the confidence to experience all of it without pain, fatigue and body conscious issues holding me back.

How long had you battled with weight issues?

I have had weight issues since I was 20. A lack of self-control, mixed with hormone medication to battle endometriosis saw my weight increase steadily over the years. I also didn’t lose much post babies.

What health problems did you face as a result?

I have had two spinal surgeries in the past 6 years to manage a disc bulge which crushed my sciatic nerve. Although the surgeries were deemed successful, the ongoing inflammation was aggravated by the excess weight I was carrying. It was a constant battle between increasing exercise and managing increased pain. I was also su ering from high cholesterol, severe reflux and depression.

NAME : LIZ KING

AGE : 48

OCCUPATION : SPECIAL EDUCATION

TEACHER AIDE

HEIGHT:  168CM

CURRENT WEIGHT: 68KG

What made you decide on weight-loss surgery and which procedure was the right one for you?

My GP asked me if I’d ever considered weight-loss surgery, as I felt I had unsuccessfully tried everything else. I had always thought it would be too hard because it would interfere with my social lifestyle and be too restrictive. But, with a lot of research and pre-education I decided I wanted to investigate the option to the very end. After meeting with my surgeon and Dietitian, I decided I really wanted this to be successful. I also saw a psychologist and listened to some podcasts on what life might look like post Gastric surgery. It was decided that the Gastric Bypass would be the best option for me because of my reflux history. A hiatus hernia was successfully repaired during the Bypass surgery.

Post-surgery, what have been some of the challenges?

I’ve had a couple of challenges. Not big ones really but I need to make sure I eat enough food. Some days I am just not hungry so making sure I eat properly can be challenging. The other thing is the constant struggle to not eat and drink at the same time. I’m sure I’ll get better at this as time goes on. It has only been 7 months.

Any regrets?

Absolutely no regrets whatsoever. A lot of people say, they wish they had done it earlier. Not me though, the timing was exactly when I needed it to be and I’m positive that has been one of the reasons I have had a successful journey to date.

HEAVIEST WEIGHT:  103KG

DAY OF SURGERY WEIGHT: 96.5KG

FAMILY : HUSBAND AND 2 ADULT CHILDREN. BOY 20 AND GIRL 24

HOW MANY KILOS DID YOU LOSE? 35KG

AN AMBITION TO TRAVEL AND SEE THE WORLD SPARKED A DESIRE IN LIZ TO TAKE CONTROL OF HER WEIGHT AND PUT HERSELF AND HER HEALTH FIRST. IT WASN’T A DECISION SHE TOOK LIGHTLY OR QUICKLY, BUT IT WAS A DECISION SHE’LL NEVER REGRET.

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Ever y th i n g is com i n g u p ...L il y

LILY COLLINS, HAS BECOME A HOUSEHOLD NAME OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS, EVER SINCE HER WILDLY SUCCESSFUL NETFLIX SERIES EMILY IN PARIS PREMIERED AT THE HEIGHT OF COVID -19 IN 2020.

Being the daughter of legendary pop-star Phil Collins, means the experience of fame, is not a new concept to the British American actress, who was born in Surrey in the United Kingdom in March 1989.

Always attracted to the lights of the small and silver screens, Lily has been modelling and acting for much of her life, her first role was starring in the BBC network’s Growing Pains at the tender age of just two years old.

Not long after Growing Pains, Lily and her mother Jane Tavellman, moved back to her mother’s hometown of Los Angeles, California, where Lily continued to pursue her interest in acting, and journalism. As a teenager Lily even wrote for publications such as Teen Vogue and Elle Girl, but still continued to act, performing with the Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts.

After finishing school, Lily further pursued her interest in journalism studying communications at the University of Southern California, where she majored in broadcast journalism; but after only a few small reporting and hosting roles with kids channel Nickelodeon, Lily began to pursue her interest in acting more seriously.

Since then, Lily has starred in a plethora of television and film works including the reboot of 90210, with her big break occurring in 2009 with her role in the Academy Award nominated The Blind Side where she played opposite Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw, as their daughter Collins Tuohy.

From there her acting career continued to flourish, with Lily starring in Mirror, Mirror opposite Julia Roberts and then in the screen adaptation of Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones where she played the main character of Clary. In 2016 Lily came to critical acclaim, receiving a nomination for a Best Actress Golden Globe for her role in the Warren Beatty film, Rules Don’t Apply.

Lily continued her film career, preferring to choose roles with substance. In 2017 she again came to critical acclaim for her role in Marti Noxom’s To the Bone, where she played a woman su ering anorexia.

It was later revealed that the subject matter of the film was familiar to Collins, who had su ered eating disorders, anorexia and bulimia herself throughout her teenage years.

That same year Lily Collins published her memoir, Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me, where she shared her experience of living with an eating disorder, an emotionally abusive relationship, growing up in a famous family and finding her confidence.

Collins said the book was a very personal project for her, and she was inspired to share her own experiences by the strength and honesty shown by her social media followers who were brave enough to share their own personal stories with her.

Image: Netflix

“It’s definitely like having my diary published,” said Collins.

“This is my way to open up a conversation with young women and say, - hey, we’re all the same, we all have the same struggles.”

Fast forward to 2019 and Lily auditions for the lead role in the new rom-com series by Sex and the City creator, Darren Star - Emily in Paris. Darren thought Lily would be the perfect person to play the lead character of Emily, and o ered the actress the role on her 30th birthday.

“From the moment I met Lily I was struck by her charm, her beauty, her light, dynamic personality,” Star recalls. “I knew I had found my Emily, but I couldn’t believe it was that easy!”

Lily was excited by the role too, and the potential of the series, so she jumped at the opportunity to be a producer on the show and take a more active role in its development.

Season one of Emily in Paris debuted on Netflix at the height of the pandemic in 2020, and was watched by over 58 million viewers. It was the perfect mix of travel, fun, fashion and light-hearted escapism so desperately needed at a time when no one was supposed to even step outside their own front door.

However, season one wasn’t without its controversies. Widely criticised for its cliched take on Paris and the French people, along with a distinct lack of diversity, Star and Collins took it all in their stride, and welcomed the

As a producer, Lily was able to be more hands on, especially when it came to creating the second and subsequently third season.

“I got to be a part of conversations that I’d never been privy to before, [have] input creatively in front of the camera and behind the camera,” Collins said.

Clearly producing got under Lily’s skin, with her recently announcing that she and new husband Charlie McDowell, along with acclaimed indie producer Alex Orlovsky have created their own production company - Case Study Films.

Lily described the collaboration as a great opportunity for her to continue to tell stories in front and behind the camera and that the production company would heavily focus on collaboration and storytelling.

Lily Collins has done a whole lot of living in her 33 years, and with high achievers like Lily, people always ask - what’s next?

In a recent interview Lily said she was looking toward the next season of Emily in Paris, but that she also didn’t want to get too far ahead, instead enjoying living in the present and being with her husband and dog Redford.

The release date for the new season of Emily in Paris has yet to be released, but our bet would be somewhere around December 2023and we can’t wait!

Image: Shutterstock

Image: Stephanie Branchu - Netflix

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Autumn Active

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BOOKS WE

Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959: At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek in the grounds of a grand country house, a local man makes a terrible discovery. Police are called, and the small town of Tambilla becomes embroiled in one of the most baffling murder investigations in the history of South Australia. An epic story that spans generations, Homecoming asks what we would do for those we love, how we protect the lies we tell, and what it means to come home. An intricate and spellbinding novel from the best-selling author of The Clockmaker’s Daughter and The Shifting Fog.

Allen and Unwin RRP $32.99

THE NIGHT

Lynda La Plante

The astonishing new Detective Jack Warr thriller from the bestselling author of Buried, Judas Horse and Vanished. It was supposed to be a simple case: a young man arrested for armed assault, but it was just the beginning. As Rodney Middleton awaits trial, Detective Jack Warr is warned by his mentor DCI Ridley that they have only scratched the surface of the man’s crimes. DCI Ridley is then suddenly removed from his post. No one is to contact him—and no one will say why. As Warr digs into Rodney’s past, Ridley calls pleading for help, now accused of a murder he insists he didn’t commit. One of these men is a true monster, an evil soul. But which? And what awaits Warr if he discovers the truth? Lynda La Plante is the bestselling author of over forty novels and the award-winning writer of TV series Widows and Prime Suspect.

Zaffre RRP $32.99

Detective Dave Burrows returns in another breathtaking tale of rural suspense from the bestselling author of Rising Dust. On Leo Perry’s farm, sixty kilometres out of the town of Yorkenup, the only positive in Leo’s day is the unswerving loyalty of his dog, Coffee. Thanks to yet another power outage, Leo is out in the morning heat, refuelling the water pump. Seconds later he watches in horror as the tank explodes. Flames engulf wooden beams and sparks ignite grass just as Leo realises he’s at the end of a one-way petrol trail, the fire roaring straight for him. When Dave and his partner Detective Bob Holden are called to Leo’s devastated farm, they’re unclear if they’re dealing with arson, suicide or something else. There’s been no sign of Leo anywhere, and his wife Jill is distraught. Leo and his dog appear to have vanished, but when Dave and Bob begin their investigation, what they find makes no sense at all.

Allen & Unwin RRP $29.99

The polyphonic story of a troubled teenager, with all of the humanity and trademark invention you’d expect from the remarkable author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers. Things keep slipping up for Shy. All he wants is sex, spliffs and his own turntables, and for all the red noise in his mind to disappear. But again and again he spirals past his senses and ends up with his head in his hands and carnage around him. He’s been kicked out of two schools, been cautioned, arrested, stabbed his stepdad in the finger and bottled a former Tumble Tots playmate, but it’s the taunts and teasing of his new schoolmates that haunt Shy. At Last Chance—a home for ‘very disturbed young men’—he is surrounded by people who want to help him, but his night terrors aren’t getting any better. So tonight he’s stepping into it, with the haunted beginnings of a plan.

Faber RRP $24.99

_Stories of the strength, heartbreak and passion of rural mothers. Behind the scenes of our farms and outback stations are incredible women whose stories reveal strength, vision and love, no matter the challenges they’ve overcome. Stephanie Trethewey’s Motherland gives a voice to the extraordinary lives of fourteen rural mothers across states, territories, cultures and generations. Each offers an unfiltered insight into the tragedies and triumphs that have shaped their lives on the land, motherhood being the most challenging role of all. When her own transition to rural motherhood became fraught, Stephanie launched the Motherland podcast. She hoped that hearing other women’s stories would help her feel less alone and believed that other rural mums might feel the same.

Allen & Unwin RRP $34.99

The inspiring story of a feisty pioneering woman who sought freedom and adventure in the outback and became the first woman to work as an opal miner in Australia. People always asked her if she was ever afraid of living out in the desert alone with all those rough and scruffy men; but Minnie Berrington was not the faint-hearted type, and never had been. Being tough came naturally to her, growing up with three brothers and a family that went from riches to ruins. She arrived in Coober Pedy when camels still brought in essential supplies, and water was so scarce no-one washed. Together with the other miners, she braved the heat, the flies and the dust. Everyday she waited for that special sound the pick made when it cracked opal.

Allen & Unwin RRP $32.99

IS THERE ANYTHING BETTER THAN SNUGGLING UP WITH A GOOD BOOK AND A WARM CUP OF TEA AS AUTUMN SENDS US BACK INSIDE? HERE’S SLIM’S TOP PICKS OF THIS SEASON’S BEST READS.

Kate Morton

PURE EVIL

SHY

MOTHERLAND

MINNIE

Fleur McDonald

Max Porter

Stephanie Trethewey

Marianne van Velzen

CREED III

2ND MARCH

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian – a fighter who has nothing to lose.

SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS

16TH MARCH

From New Line Cinema comes “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” which continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!,” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam. “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” stars returning cast members Zachary Levi as Shazam and Asher Angel as Billy Batson and joined by new cast members Lucy Liu and Helen Mirren.

From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. and stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.

23RD MARCH

John Wick (Keanu Reeves) takes on his most lethal adversaries yet in the upcoming fourth instalment of the series. With the price on his head ever increasing, Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Osaka to Berlin.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOUR AMONG THIEVES

30TH MARCH

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure.

In Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. James Gunn writes and directs “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter and Maria Bakalova. Kevin Feige is the producer and Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nikolas Korda, Simon Hatt and Sara Smith serve as executive producers.

THE BLOCKBUSTERS AND THE FAMILY- FAVES KEEP COMING OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS, FIRING UP WITH SUPERHEROES, PLENTY OF VILLAINS AND A DASH OF ROMANCE FOR GOOD MEASURE.

JOHN WICK CHAPTER 4

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: VOL 3 4TH MAY

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE 6TH APRIL

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PRODUCTS TO KEEP YOU LOOKING YOUR BEST, SO YOUR OUTSIDE BEAUTY CAN SHINE LIKE YOUR INNER BEAUTY.

VANESSA MEGAN BIO-OMEGA BODY CONTOURING OIL

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Cosmetic vs Plastic Surgeons: What is the difference and why is it important?

WITH THE POPULARITY OF COSMETIC PROCEDURES INCREASING, THERE ARE MORE AND MORE PRACTITIONERS OFFERING COSMETIC SERVICES, BUT BEFORE YOU DECIDE WHO TO SEE, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE CHOOSING FOR YOUR CARE AND IF THEY ARE RIGHT FOR YOU.

Cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people seeking to enhance their appearance through various procedures. However, not all cosmetic surgeons are created equal, and it is important to understand the di erence between cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons when considering undergoing a procedure.

So what is the di erence? In Australia any doctor with a medical degree can refer to themselves as a cosmetic surgeon, as the term is not currently regulated. A plastic surgeon however, must have completed at least 12 years medical training and 5 years specialist training in order to use the term and be admitted to the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.

Most doctors using the cosmetic surgeon title are medical professionals who have received training in various cosmetic procedures, such as facelifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction. However, they are not trained in the more complex procedures that plastic surgeons specialise in.

Plastic surgeons have undergone extensive training in plastic and reconstructive surgery. This training includes a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, wound healing, and tissue reconstruction, which is essential for producing the best results in cosmetic procedures. Plastic surgeons are also required to keep up with the latest advancements in their field, which helps to ensure that they are providing the most e ective and safe treatments available.

A plastic surgeon will also have the ability to handle any complications that may arise during a cosmetic procedure. For example, if a patient experiences a complication during a facelift, a plastic surgeon is better equipped to address the issue and provide the necessary care to ensure that the patient heals properly and still achieves a pleasing result. They are also trained in various techniques for performing cosmetic procedures, including minimally invasive techniques such as endoscopic surgery and laser surgery which often o ers faster recovery times.

Unfortunately, in recent times there have been many reports in the media about unscrupulous cosmetic surgeons, performing procedures outside their skill set and leaving patients with less than desirable outcomes.

So what are some things you should consider when making the choice to see a cosmetic or plastic surgeon for your procedure?

Dr Peter Widdowson, plastic surgeon at The Lotus Institute suggests doing plenty of research and getting to know your surgeon.

“Patients should do plenty of research before choosing their surgeon. Gather recommendations, check the qualifications of your surgeon and meet with them to discuss your procedure. There is no such thing as a silly question or asking too many. A good surgeon will welcome a thorough conversation with you about your care and the results you want to achieve.”

Dr Peter Widdowson

MBChB, FRACS (Plastic)

Plastic Surgeon

Dr Peter Widdowson has a background of 30 years in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Graduating in Australasia, but also studying overseas he specialised in his earlier career in microsurgery, cleft lip and palate surgery as well as burns and trauma surgery. Over the years he has transformed these skills into his Aesthetic (cosmetic) Plastic Surgery in which he now specialises.

He is now the sole Director at the Lotus Institute which is recognised as one of Australasia’s leading Plastic, Cosmetic and Laser Clinics.

Dr Peter Widdowson is recognised not only for his highly acclaimed surgical skills, but also his compassionate, listening nature and his desire for detail. Along with his incredible sta , The Lotus Institute makes up an expert Plastic Surgical team.

Throughout his career Dr Widdowson has devoted his time to his patients, his expertise in his specialty and continued learning in his field.

Dr Peter Widdowson’s qualifications include, Member of Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

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• Post Weight-Loss Surgery

As a non-surgical option, The Lotus Institute has a highly-regarded and professional Aesthetic Injecting Department o ering clients softening, volumising and enhancement of the tissues - especially of the face - using a variety of injectable products. Our nurses/injectors Patricia Hampson and Marie Steele have more than 26 years combined experience in this highly-skilled area.

We also o er IPL Skin Rejuvenation, Laser hair removal, Laser Genesis and Vascular laser, Dermapen Skin Micro Needling, Deluxe Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels and Scar Management Therapy.

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Level Two, 2 Short Street, Southport QLD 4215 Australia

Tel: (07) 5509 4488 Fax: (07) 5528 4166

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ROBOTIC WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY

TECHNOLOGY HAS BROUGHT MANY ADVANCEMENTS TO THE FIELD OF MEDICINE, AND BARIATRIC OR WEIGHT- LOSS SURGERY IS JUST ONE OF THE AREAS USING ROBOTIC ASSISTANCE TO BENEFIT PATIENTS.

Weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a medical procedure used to help people with obesity lose weight and improve their health.

In recent years, the use of robotics in weight-loss surgery has become increasingly popular, o ering several benefits over traditional surgical methods.

One of the greatest advantages of robotic weight-loss surgery is the increased precision and accuracy of the procedure. The use of robotic technology enables the surgeon to perform the procedure with greater dexterity and control, resulting in very precise incisions and less tissue damage. This is particularly important in bariatric surgery, as it often involves re-routing the digestive system and altering the anatomy of the patient. The increased precision results in reduced risk of complications and improved patient outcomes.

Robotic weight-loss surgery also o ers improved visualisation for the surgeon.

The surgeon looks through a high-definition 3-D camera at a magnified view of the surgical area, enabling the surgeon to see the anatomy of the patient more clearly and accurately. This improved visualisation helps the surgeon to perform the procedure more e ectively and with greater precision, reducing the risk of complications and improving patient outcomes.

The use of robotics in weight-loss surgery has also been shown to increase patient satisfaction with the procedure. Patients report less pain and a faster recovery time, and are often able to return to normal activities more quickly following the surgery. This increased satisfaction is likely due to the less invasive nature of the procedure, improved recovery times and reduced pain and discomfort.

The use of robotics in weight-loss surgery has also been shown to improve the e ciency of the procedure. The robotic system can perform complex tasks and movements more quickly and accurately than traditional surgical methods, reducing the time required for the surgery. This reduced time increases patient safety as they will not need to be under anesthesia for as long - a major concern when operating on people with obesity or comorbidities (other health issues) such as diabetes.

A popular robotic system used in weight-loss surgery is the Da Vinici system, however there are many other systems used in bariatric procedures, all with their own advantages.

When using robotics to operate, the surgeon will often be stationed at the robotic console, within the operating theatre, and inline with the surgical instruments. The surgeon will control miniaturised instruments mounted on three robotic arms, which enter the patient through standard keyhole ports or incisions. The surgeon looks through the 3-D camera attached to a robotic arm, which magnifies the surgical site.

The surgeon’s hand, wrist and finger movements are transmitted through the computer console to the instruments attached to the robot’s arms. The robot’s “hands” have a higher degree of dexterity and maneuverability compared to laparoscopic instruments, allowing the surgeon the ability to operate in very tight spaces in the body that would otherwise only be accessible through open (long incision) surgery.

A second surgeon, acting as an assistant, supervises the robot at the patient’s bedside, providing an added element of control and safety.

The types of weight-loss surgery that commonly use a robotic system include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and anti-reflux operations, among others.

If you are considering any of the above procedures, it may be wise to discuss the possibility of, or the advantages and disadvantages of robotic surgery in your specific case with a specialist.

With the continued advancement of robotics technology, it is likely that the use of these systems in weight-loss surgery, as well as many other types of surgery, will continue to grow and become more and more common in the years to come.

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SADI Procedure

The SADI procedure (Sleeve Gastrectomy plus Duodeno- Ileostomy) involves a sleeve gastrectomy with bypass of part of the small intestine. The weight-loss and resolution of medical disorders is much more than a sleeve gastrectomy alone. This procedure is preferred over Gastric Bypass as it avoids many of the long-term problems some patients with gastric bypass experience. Dr Free has pioneered this procedure in Australia and modified it to improve it’s long term safety whilst maintaining improved weight-loss. Dr Free continues to lead research comparing the various types of SADI and other weight-loss procedures.

Dr Jason Free BVSc (HONS) MBBS (Qld) FRACS Specialist Bariatric Surgeon

The big M: Menopause

MENOPAUSE IS A NATURAL CHANGE IN THE LIFE OF EVERY WOMAN, BUT MANY FEEL UNCERTAIN AND UNEASY ABOUT ‘THE CHANGE’ - WHAT IT IS, WHAT HAPPENS AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RELIEVE SYMPTOMS.

Put simply, menopause is the end of the reproductive stage of a woman’s life. The ovaries stop releasing eggs and monthly periods cease.

There are in fact three stages to menopause:

- Perimenopause (stage before menopause, when periods become irregular, lasting generally between 4 and 6 years)

- Menopause (when your periods cease for 12 months and

- Postmenopause (when reproduction ceases and your body adjusts to operating with lower hormone levels)

Generally women experience menopause between 45 and 60 years of age, but some women, around 12 percent, will experience early menopause (when menopause begins before 45), and this can be due to a number of reasons including some cancer treatments.

Like most things, menopause is not a ‘one size fits all’ situation. Across the di erent stages of menopause and as oestrogen levels decrease, women experience a whole range of symptoms, and to varying degrees, some symptoms may be severe and some very mild.

Commonly women experience hot flushes, aches and pains, insomnia (di culty sleeping), lethargy, mood changes and vaginal and urinary changes.

It is not uncommon for these changes to begin to occur in the perimenopause stage.

The good news is there are plenty of treatment options available to ease symptoms.

Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) is one of the more well known forms of treatment for menopause symptoms. It works by replacing the hormones that are depleting within the body such as oestrogen and progesterone, in order to relieve symptoms. It often works well on hot flushes, insomnia, mood changes, joint aches and vaginal dryness.

However, this form of treatment cannot be used by all women, in particular those who have had a cancer diagnosis such as breast or uterine cancer.

If MHT is not an option, non-hormonal medicines can also be prescribed. Some antidepressant medications have shown to be e ective at treating hot flushes and night sweats.

Another non-hormonal option to manage vaginal and urinary changes is Vaginal Laser with the Juliet Erbium YAG Laser that Dr Cary o ers as an in-o ce procedure.

Many women also find natural and alternate therapies such as acupuncture, meditation/ mindfulness practices and herbal remedies helpful in managing symptoms. Health and lifestyle choices are also important factors for women to consider, especially giving up smoking, weight management and taking time for regular exercise.

Dr Andrew Cary is an obstetrician, gynecologist and IVF specialist with over 30 years experience in caring for Gold Coast women| drcary.com.au

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DEATHS DUE TO ISCHAEMIC HEART CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN INCREASING ACROSS AUSTRALIA IN RECENT YEARS, BUT WHAT IS BEHIND THE INCREASE AND WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF?

Heart disease has long been a leading cause of death for Australians, but recently, deaths due to ischaemic heart disease have increased beyond the expected natural range, according to a report from the Actuaries Institute.

The American Heart Association describes ischaemia as a condition in which blood flow is restricted or reduced in a part of the body. In cardiac ischemia blood flow and oxygen is restricted to the heart muscle, often by narrowed coronary arteries. This restriction then increases the chance of heart attack.

The Actuaries Institute reported that during 2021 and 2022 there were around 2,300 deaths due to cardiac ischemia beyond the general expectation, a finding also supported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Fatalities could be increasing due to a number of factors, the pandemic being one of them.

During Covid-19 lock downs, and throughout the pandemic, people visited their GP less, which meant symptoms and risk factors were picked up later, when cardiac disease was more advanced.

Covid-19 itself causes inflammation in the body, and this coupled with other pre-existing conditions and poorer lifestyle choices (especially during lockdowns) means the e ects of cardiac issues have been magnified in many people, unbeknownst to them, leading to an increase in serious cardiac incidents and death.

“It is very important that people visit their GP regularly and make their heart health a regular part of their check-ups,” said Dr Ben Andersen, a leading Gold Coast cardiothoracic surgeon.

“Cardiac issues can often be managed e ectively with early diagnosis, and when people are aware of their risk factors they can make some relatively simple changes in lifestyle that make all the di erence.”

Risk factors that can increase your chances of heart disease, including cardiac ischaemia, are issues with weight, such as obesity, smoking (including vaping), diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a family history of heart disease and other coronary issues, among others; all of which should be carefully managed with your healthcare professional.

The good news is, since the end of the pandemic, more people have started heading back to their doctors and heart health checks have been increasing since the end of 2022 according to Medicare.

A heart health check only takes around 20 minutes and includes some simple tests such as a blood pressure check, blood test and discussion around family history and risk factors.

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Dr Ben Anderson MBBS BMedsci FRACS VMO at John Flynn and Pindara Private hospitals, The Tweed Hospital and consulting at Goonellabah Medical Centre.

THE YOUNGER ATHLETE

AS MOST YOUNGER ATHLETES EMERGE FROM THE SLUMBER OF THEIR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS, THEY SOON REALISE THAT THE SCHOOL SPORTS SEASON IS UPON THEM AND KICKING BACK INTO A MORE RIGOROUS TRAINING REGIME WILL BECOME TOP OF MIND. OFTEN WITH AN INCREASE IN SPORTS TRAINING, COMES AN INCREASE IN SPORTS INJURIES IN YOUNG ATHLETES.

By Dr Ryan Kohler

There are a small group of high performing young athletes that train year-round and specialise in sports in their childhood and during adolescence. In this group, it is not uncommon for pre-teens to train 20+ hours per week at regional training centres in tennis and gymnastics and compete in events such as triathlons.

As activity increases, education of coaches, parents and the athletes themselves about all aspects of injury prevention is crucial.

RISK FACTORS

Some of the risk factors for young athletes include having an immature skeleton, di erent rates of bone growth of di erent body parts and adolescent growth spurts. Some younger athletes may also have less developed coordination skills and perception. One of the unique features of the child skeleton is the existence of a growth plate which we call a physis, this is the regional zone in which longitudinal bone growth occurs. Often the way injuries occur in young athletes and adults is the same, however, in children some injuries occur because of this growing bone.

STRENGTH TRAINING

I’m frequently asked about strength or resistance training guidelines by mums. Parents often enquire about the starting age and safety of weight training. Strength training can be safe and e ective if the programme is well designed and monitored by qualified personnel. Strength increases naturally with age and body weight, but this can be accelerated with weight training. Using the correct form and working only on circuit-based machines is the safest. A free weights

programme with the objective of muscle size and strength gain, should only be considered from over 16 years of age. Athletes should participate in both weight training and endurance activities. Light weights with higher repetitions should be the programme focus.

INJURY TYPE

Young athletes commonly injure the physis (growth plate) of long bone or pull o the attachment of tendons and ligament from bone. They do not commonly tear ligaments and seldom develop overuse tendon injuries (tendinopathy). Often injuries occur due to trauma or repetitive overuse. It is always important to remember that sinister bone cancers can masquerade as “sports injuries” so making the correct diagnosis early is crucial.

PEARLS FOR PARENTS

• The younger athlete is unique and is not a young adult.

• Make sure to get an accurate diagnosis for all injuries and consult a sports physician early on.

• If physiotherapy treatment has not helped after three treatment sessions, ask for a referral to a sports physician.

• Carefully monitor training loads, this is the best first line for injury prevention.

• Try to train no more than five days per week and take 8-10 weeks o consecutively in a year to rest and recover.

• Over 50 percent of injuries occur in the gym performing weight training.

Dr Ryan Kohler | Specialist in Sports Injuries | drkohler.me

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

THE IDEA THAT WE NEED A NEW YEAR TO MAKE CHANGES IS AN ILLUSION. YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO PRIORITISE YOUR HEALTH AND MAKE CHANGES EVERY NEW DAY.

By Dr Donna Tanchev

Prioritising preventative healthcare is a great place to start. More often than not, we visit our GP for support, advice and treatment when we are experiencing bothersome symptoms or health concerns.

Preventative healthcare encourages us to check-in regularly with our GP even when we feel healthy to ask: What can I do to prevent ill health in the future?

We encourage our patients to check-in with their GP regularly to discuss which preventive examinations are recommended, when each was last performed, their results, and when each is due to be performed next.

Preventive healthcare includes age-appropriate cancer screening, routine health checks, immunisations/ boosters, medication reviews, physical examinations (e.g. checking blood pressure, and measuring your waist circumference) and general health advice for a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals de-prioritised or weren’t able to visit their GP for routine check-ups, meaning screening was delayed.

Screening is one of the most e ective ways to detect early signs of cancer, which is why it’s important to check in with your GP to see if you’re up-to-date with some of the more common screenings, such as:

Cervical cancer

Females aged 25–74 are encouraged to undergo screening for cervical cancer every five years. If you haven’t had a test since November 2017, now is the time to book one with your GP.

Bowel cancer

Individuals aged 50–74 are recommended to test for bowel cancer every two years.

Breast cancer

Females are encouraged to perform self-examinations monthly from the age of 20. Mammogram screening is advised for females aged 50 to 74 every two years. Women aged 40–49 and over 74 are also eligible.

If you plan to discuss preventive healthcare when you next visit your GP for some other reason, it’s a good idea to request a long appointment so you have plenty of time for physical examinations and advice.

DR Donna Tanchev FRACGP General Practicioner SCCA Advanced Clinical Certifcate of Dermoscopy

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STAY MOTIVATED IN 2023

DO YOU WANT TO STAY INSPIRED, ENERGISED, AND FOCUSED ON WHAT REALLY MATTERS THROUGHOUT THE COMING YEAR? OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS OF PANDEMIC, UPHEAVAL, AND NOW ECONOMIC TURMOIL, IT IS NO WONDER YOU MIGHT BE FEELING BURNED OUT.

By Courtney Hancock

None of us can solve these big problems or foresee what new ones may challenge us in 2023, but if we can stay focused on our goals and keep tackling each new day with gratitude and resilience–we can handle everything that life throws at us and achieve almost anything we set out to do.

To help with that mental resilience, we sat down with Courtney Hancock, Champion Ironwoman, three-time Coolangatta Gold winner and first person in Australian Surf Sports history to win the triple crown of elite events in the same year. Courtney is also a Red Paddle Co Ambassador, a mentor and a coach

Here’s how she does her very best to stay focused on the end goal.

Set your goals HIGH

But make sure you section these out into smaller stepping stones in order to get yourself there. Most importantly, you’ve got to back yourself and be your own biggest supporter.

Move your body every day!

You have all heard it before and I am saying it again. We expect so much from our body and mind each and every day. You need to give back. This can be a walk with the dog, a stand-up paddleboarding session, whatever you fancy. It will do your mindset wonders too. Health for life is not a sprint, it’s a marathon.

Being in nature really does feed the soul

Once a week try to take the time to be in and around nature and appreciate its beauty. This could be a hike in

the Hinterland or an early morning beach walk, it’s up to you, but it will do wonders for you. You’ll feel lighter, calmer and be able to handle that work deadline that gets thrown on your desk at 2pm on a Friday afternoon.

The 80/20 guide

Motivate yourself to go hard early in the week on good veggies and wholefoods. Come the weekend, you’ll not only feel great about yourself (your body will love you for it), but you have also created a healthy balanced diet for yourself. And if you are going to treat yourself, Why not?! Don’t feel bad about it, life is there to enjoy.

Do what makes you happy

We are all here for a certain amount of time and I feel we need to appreciate that. Aim to get to every Sunday night and be excited to start the week ahead for yourself.

Be your own inspiration

I am a believer that you certainly have role models, but I am also a believer in striving to be a person that others would like to look up to.

Make time for you

If you do this, you can get the best out of yourself, which means everyone else gets to enjoy the best of you too. A few examples are once a week sauna, hot/cold baths, massages, bubble bath at home with your favourite book and a face mask, meditation in nature, time with your girls or even a nana nap mid-week (I know everybody loves those). My favourite way to unwind on the weekend is exploring new areas via my Red Paddle Co inflatable SUP, you can find the best beaches via hidden waterways.

HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF THE HEALTHY WAY

JUST A FEW SMALL CHANGES CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE WHEN LOOKING TO LOSE WEIGHT. OUR EXPERT BEC MILLER SHARES SOME OF HER BEST TIPS TO MOVE THE WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF.

Many Australians, especially women will feel the need to lose weight at some point in their lives. In fact, it is predicted one in four Australians try a new diet each year. Many will go on unrealistic diets and spend years fluctuating which can cause a host of physical and mental health issues, including poor digestion and developing a negative relationship with food. The good news is there are ways to get healthier and to achieve your weight-loss goals without deprivation.

Bec Miller, the founder of Health with Bec, is one nutritionist who is fast becoming known for her extremely successful program which has seen thousands of women achieve their goals sustainably and keep the weight o for good. We asked her for her top tips for keeping weight o this year.

Drink enough water

It’s an oldie but a goodie - you should be drinking at least eight glasses of water each day and ideally have one before every meal. Often when we feel tired or overly hungry part of the problem is that we are actually thirsty. By solving the thirst problem before you eat, you are more likely to eat less. Additionally, being hydrated will help you absorb the nutrients of the food you have consumed and digest it better.

Drink co ee before noon - if you can tolerate it

If you are a co ee drinker, have a cup of co ee before noon. Co ee is great for boosting your metabolism and keeping you feeling fuller for longer. Be mindful of the type of milk you are using, ideally have your co ee black. Drinking co ee late in the afternoon can also be detrimental to your sleep. Good sleep is important when trying to lose weight - it keeps your cortisol in check and you are less likely to over-eat or snack when well rested.

Try intermittent fasting

This one can be a bit controversial but if done well intermittent fasting can work wonders.

Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that cycles between times of fasting and times of eating. The easiest method in my opinion is the 16/8 method which involves skipping breakfast and restricting your daily eating period to 8 hours. For example you may eat between 12noon and 8pm which gives you a 16 hour fasting window. There are a number of other methods also, but this is the method I find best.

Take glucomannan

Glucomannan is a great supplement to take if you are looking to lose weight. It is a dietary fibre that is made from the konjac plant and it helps to regulate your appetite which can help you feel fuller for longer.

Cut down on the carbs and cut the refined sugar

Tried everything and can’t lose weight? If you haven’t tried cutting down on your carb intake and going sugar free, it’s absolutely worth a try. Eat a diet rich in lean protein, nonstarchy veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds and healthy fats (whilst being conscious of calories). Eating this way will help to keep you feeling satiated for longer, your blood sugars stable and keep your cravings away, which in turn helps you eat less and prevent energy crashes.

Use smaller plates

Honestly, it makes a di erence. Your meal seems so much bigger on a smaller plate, you won’t even notice if you are cutting your portions.

Move every day

When it comes to weight-loss, diet is around 80 percent of the formula and exercise is 20 percent. Exercise helps you feel more energised which helps you be more motivated to make healthier meal choices. Exercise also helps you burn energy which can help you sleep better and it is great for helping you tone up and shift some kilos.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR LUNCHBOX SUCCESS

SCHOOL IS BACK WHICH MEANS SO IS THE SCHOOL LUNCHBOX! SUSIE BURRELL SHARES WITH US HER TOP TIPS FOR MAKING SIMPLE, HEALTHY LUNCHBOXES THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK.

At the start of the school year, often the thought of having to head back to daily lunchbox making can strike fear into the hearts of families across the nation, but with these top tips, you can change a lunchbox nightmare into a lunchbox daydream.

1. Swapping staples such as white bread, snack bars and high sugar fruit drinks for more nutritious options including wholemeal bread, wholegrain snack bars and low sugar drink options like a low-sugar Golden Circle Refresher drink as an occasional treat, makes for a more balanced nutritious lunchbox, whilst being something kids can get excited about.

2. One of the easiest ways to make any lunchbox more appealing is to mix up as many shapes and colours as you can – think brightly coloured veg sticks, chopped fruit, cubes of cheese, sandwiches cut into di erent shapes and a couple of di erent snacks rather than whole packets.

3. Getting children involved with their lunchbox, by asking them to pick a special inclusion each week, or to choose their weekly fruit or snack of choice will help to create lunches that are not only healthier but also more likely to be eaten.

4. Get your little ones excited about lunch by decorating and customising their lunchbox with stickers and art. Better yet, get them to design their own lunch box! The coolest and most exciting lunchbox they can think of! Does it have an esky compartment? Does it have wheels and is it remote control operated? Now describe it in 25 words or less at goldencircle. com.au/lunchboxcompetition for your chance to get it made in real life!

5. One of the most budget friendly snack options is home baking – try making a batch of fruit mini mu ns or banana bread every few weeks and freeze so you always have a yummy, nutritious, budget friendly lunchbox snack ready to go.

6. Follow the simple lunchbox formula of a wholegrain sandwich or wrap; a whole piece or cut-up fruit such as an apple or pineapple pieces - fresh of canned in juice; a vegetable - whole or cut-up like carrot sticks or cherry tomatoes, and a dairy option such as a yoghurt, and you will always be on the right track with a tasty and nutritionally balanced lunchbox.

Keep everything cool with a cold brick or frozen water bottle in an insulated lunchbag so that everything stays fresh and appealing by lunchtime.

By Susie Burrell, Dietitian and media commentator

HEALTH SHOULDN’T BE SECRET MEN’S BUSINESS

MEN CAN OFTEN OVERLOOK THEIR HEALTH, BUT TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH AND HAVING REGULAR CHECK-UPS WITH YOUR GP CAN MEAN A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE.

Compared to Australian women, Australian men visit the GP far less often, have shorter visits and only attend in the latter stages of disease, when treatment is more complicated - a worrying trend that can be easily overcome.

Regular health checks play an important part in improving men’s overall health, and increasing longevity for a number of reasons:

• Early detection of health problems - regular check-ups often uncover health problems in the initial stages, when they are easier to treat. Early detection of conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or prostate cancer can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment.

• Regular health checks also assist with improving overall health. They identify lifestyle habits that may be contributing to poor health, such as poor diet, lack of exercise, or smoking. By addressing these habits, men can improve their overall health and reduce the risk of serious health problems.

• Preventing chronic diseases is far easier when symptoms are detected early on. Identifying and treating chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer can greatly assist in their management and overall prognosis, improving quality of life and even life expectancy.

• Mental health support - according to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, up to 25 percent of men experience a diagnosed mental health disorder in their lifetime. A regular health check provides an opportunity for men to discuss any mental health concerns they may have with their GP, and access support and treatment for conditions such as depression and anxiety earlier.

Having a good General Practitioner that you are comfortable with, and who is familiar with your medical history is a key part to improving your health. Notions of masculinity, and a tendency to think ‘she’ll be right’ can be factors in men’s decisions not to have regular health checks. A good GP can become a trusted source of information and support, making you feel more comfortable discussing personal health concerns.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) suggests talking to friends and family to get recommendations when looking for a new GP, consider the practice location and opening times, whether they bulkbill - if cost is a concern, and most importantly finding a good rapport, as you will need to be comfortable discussing a range of health issues.

By making regular health checks a priority, men can take a proactive approach to maintaining good health, and even prevent serious problems from developing into the future.

SOUND ASLEEP

The Dalai Lama once said that ‘Sleep is the best meditation’, which I would certainly agree with. There’s not many things a good night’s sleep can’t fix. Stress, blood pressure and even weight management have all been proven to improve if one can get enough sleep.

So how can you fall asleep quicker and more soundly? Just like most experiences in life, meditation and sleep can be broken up into three main sections. Start, middle and end, but with our increasing lack of patience, what we tend to do with both of these practices is to try and skip the start and jump straight into the middle.

We’ll often try to go straight into it without a proper starting ritual. It’s just like going for a run. You’re probably going to run further and faster if you take the time to stretch and warm up before you hit the pavement and a quick 10-minute meditation exercise can be your ‘warm-up’ for sleep.

So next time you’re in bed and you close the laptop with heavy eyes, try the following ‘warm-up sleep exercise’ aka ‘meditation for sleep’.

Find a comfortable position laying on your back. Try to have a straight spine, let your arms and legs fall into a comfortable position. If you’re a tummy sleeper, that’s ok - just make sure you are comfortable.

Take 5 deep breaths. As deep, long and as full as possible. When you breathe out, really try to exhale every bit of air your lungs have in them and imagine your body is feeling lighter and lighter with each breath out.

Bring your attention to the small area around your left nostril. Really feel the air entering the nostril and follow it all the way down into your lungs. Once it fills up the space in your lungs, follow it as it begins to leave the body. Whenever you feel ready, shift your attention to the right nostril and repeat this process a few times. Finishing with focusing on your breath entering and leaving the body through both nostrils. Noticing your breath getting deeper and heavier.

Then really try to feel your toes. As if you’re putting your mind in them. They may feel tingly as if there’s energy swirling around and through them. Feel this energy as it begins to move around your feet and creep up your legs. Take your time with this and just focus on the di erent parts of your body as this energy moves up the legs, around your torso, down your arms and lastly through your neck, shoulders and head.

Your body at this stage should really start to feel relaxed, light and peaceful. The mind is also beginning to quieten down, as it has simply been focusing on an element (part of your body or breath) in the present moment not something that might have happened earlier that day or what needs to happen tomorrow. Just the act of diverting your thinking to the above is incredibly relaxing.

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Jackson’s boundless enthusiasm and commitment to his clients, has earned him a place among the top 1 percent of Ray White agents internationally, known as the ‘Chairman’s Elite’.

He is a third-generation agent and despite his young age, he has earned respect and admiration from every level of the industry.

He holds a Real Estate License, Auctioneers License, Certificate 3 in Business and a Diploma in Business, and credits the support and encouragement of his mentors as crucial to his rapid rise within the industry.

Mentored by some of the best agents on the Gold Coast, Jackson had a great starting point to grow from and cultivate his success.

In 2021/22 Jackson was awarded the number 1 auction agent within the entire Ray White Commercial Group in Australia, Asia and New Zealand, and boasts a 97 percent sale rate at auctions.

He was also awarded the number 1 “young gun” with the Ray White Commercial Group Gold Coast.

Fresh from the annual Ray White sales event - a day where over 60 properties went up for auction, Jackson’s excitement for the industry only grows.

“It is always an exciting event. Investors and owner occupiers flocked from all major cities. Plenty of local Gold Coasters were also looking to jump on their next purchase. The market continues to remain strong, mostly due to a low supply, making buyers remain competitive,” said Jackson.

Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Jackson is known for his energy and honesty, attributes which ensure his clients return and refer.

“My five to 10-year plan is definitely to remain on the Gold Coast. I see myself continuing to assist private clients and corporate companies who enjoy working with me and who are repeat clients because of the relationship we have and my genuine desire to help my clients.”

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BANGKOK BARRAMUNDI IN A BAG

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Place a 40cm x 30cm piece of baking paper on your benchtop. To create your base, in the middle of the paper add a layer of the pumpkin triangles roughly the same width and length as the barramundi fillet. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil, then top with the barramundi.

Combine the red curry paste, cherry tomatoes and three quarters of the coriander in a small bowl and gently whisk. Pour this mixture over the barramundi, drizzle with the remaining olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.

Bring the corners of the baking paper together and twist to enclose, then tie tightly with kitchen twine to seal in the flavours. Place on the tray and bake for 20 minutes. To check, gently open the parcel (be careful of the hot steam) – if the fish is opaque and the pumpkin is tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, it’s ready. If not, bake for another 5 minutes and check again.

Allow the barramundi in a bag to rest for 5 minutes, then untie the twine and carefully open – be prepared for the amazing aroma to hit you. Sprinkle with the remaining coriander, add a squeeze of lime juice, if desired, and enjoy.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 1

• 100g butternut pumpkin, cut into 5mm thick triangle shapes

• 1 x 125g barramundi fillet, skin removed and pin-boned

• 1 tablespoon red curry paste

• 100g canned cherry tomatoes

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves

5 IN 5 PANTRY STAPLES

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

• juice of 1 lime (optional)

THE STATS PER SERVE

• Cals: 325

• Protein: 31.1g

• Fat: 15g

• Carbs: 14.1g

NEXT LEVEL IT

To up your daily greens, place a handful of roughly chopped baby spinach or kale between the pumpkin and fish – it’ll wilt down beautifully during the baking process.

PRO IT

Barramundi is a great choice as it holds its shape and is fairly robust and firm; salmon and ocean trout work well too.

Five Kilos in Five Weeks by Luke Hines, published by Plum, RRP $26.99, photography by Mark Roper.

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper.

Cut the pumpkin into 3–4mm thick slices, then cut into irregular triangle shapes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the olive oil and toss to coat well. Now add half the Mexican seasoning, the tapioca flour and a generous sprinkle of salt. Massage with your hands to get even coverage.

Arrange the pumpkin triangles in a single layer on the tray, allowing plenty of space between each slice for maximum crispiness. Bake for 20–30 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.

Meanwhile, to make a salsa, combine the tomato, avocado, coriander, the remaining Mexican seasoning and the lemon or lime juice in a bowl and gently toss.

Serve the pumpkin chips in a shallow bowl, loaded with the Mexican salsa, sprinkled with the chilli flakes, if using, and seasoned well with salt and pepper.

NEXT-LEVEL NACHO BOWL

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 1

• 200g butternut pumpkin, peeled and deseeded

• 1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning

• 1 tomato, finely diced

• ½ small avocado, finely diced

• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves

5 IN 5 PANTRY STAPLES

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon tapioca flour

• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

• juice of 1 lemon or lime

• pinch of chilli flakes (optional)

THE STATS PER SERVE

• Cals: 392

• Protein: 6.5g

• Fat: 25.5g

• Carbs: 42.9g

NEXT LEVEL IT

Looking to increase your healthy fats? Sour cream, yoghurt or cashew cheese are delish additions.

PRO IT

The thinner you cut the pumpkin, the crispier your chips will be – just keep an eye on them in the oven, as they can burn easily.

Slow-roasted Salmon with Salsa Verde

Most home cooks wouldn’t associate slow roasting with seafood but once you take it low and slow with a fillet of salmon or trout you will never revert to a quick blast of heat again. Slow cooking gradually renders the fat, so the fish cooks more evenly, producing a silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Paired with a bright, zesty salsa verde and you have an elegant, healthy, single piece of protein to feed an entire family.

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 120°C (fan-forced).

Place the salmon or trout fillet in a deep baking tray, drizzle on the olive oil and season all sides with the salt and pepper. Bake for 40 minutes, basting the fish with the tray juices halfway through cooking. Transfer the fish to a platter and drizzle on the tray juices.

Meanwhile, to make the salsa verde, place the parsley, basil, garlic, capers and anchovy fillets in a food processor and blitz to combine. With the motor running, drizzle in the lemon juice and olive oil and process until combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning as required.

Drizzle the salsa verde over the fish, scatter with extra parsley and basil leaves and serve with lemon wedges.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4-6

• 1kg salmon or trout fillet, skin and bones removed (see Note)

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 teaspoons sea salt flakes

• pinch of freshly ground

• black pepper

• lemon wedges, to serve

SALSA VERDE

• large handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus extra to serve

• large handful of basil leaves, plus extra to serve

• 1 garlic clove, bashed and peeled

• 2 teaspoons capers, drained

• 3 anchovy fillets

• juice of 1 small lemon

• 125ml (1⁄2 cup) extra-virgin olive oil

• sea salt flakes and freshly groundblack pepper

NOTE

When cooking a large piece of protein like this, to help it cook more evenly, take it out of the fridge an hour prior to cooking to bring it to room temperature.

Gluten-Free Mediterranean by Helen Tzouganatos, published by Plum, RRP $44.99, photography by Jeremy Simons.

Quite often Paella recipes call for a lengthy list of ingredients that require a lot of time and money, a major turn off for most home cooks, but Paella does not need to be complicated. My version is very quick and easy – and just as delicious. Rice is the star of the show, each grain is infused in a golden stock of smoky paprika, floral saffron and garlicky tomato. The prawns and mussels are then nestled into the pan, adding delicious chunks of succulent seafood and further flavour to the stock. The final mark of a great Paella is the ‘socarrat’, that crusty layer of rice at the bottom of the pan that everyone fights over. Don’t be afraid to turn up the heat in the last few minutes of cooking for that magnificent textural crunch.

Easy Seafood Paella

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1⁄2 red capsicum, deseeded and finely chopped

• sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

• 295g (1⁄3 cups) Paella rice (bomba or calasparra)

• 600ml Fish Stock or Chicken Stock

• 1 large tomato, grated, skin discarded

• pinch of saffron threads

• 12 large raw prawns, peeled and deveined, tails intact

• 12 mussels, cleaned and debearded

• 50g (1⁄3 cup) frozen peas

• handful of flat leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

• lemon wedges, to serves

METHOD

Place a 30cm Paella pan or frying pan over low heat. Add the olive oil, onion, capsicum and a pinch of salt and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to soften. Add the garlic and paprika and cook for another 30 seconds.

Add the rice to the pan and stir for a few seconds to coat the grains in the oil. Stir in the stock, tomato and saffron and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 10 minutes without stirring.

Nestle the prawns and mussels in the rice and scatter on the peas. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until most of the stock is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Remove the lid and increase the heat to high. Cook for 2 minutes to achieve the ‘socarrat’ crust on the base, then remove the pan from the heat, cover and rest for 5 minutes. Scatter on the parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

This is a Book About Noodles, published by Page Street Publishing, RRP $36.99, photography by Thomas Davidson.

Classic Pork Wonton Noodle Soup

METHOD

Make the pork bone broth: In a large pot over high heat, combine the pork chuck bones, ginger, spring onion, dried shrimps, Shaoxing wine and water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 90 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain the liquid into another pot. Season with salt as required.

Make the wonton filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine all the filling ingredients and mix vigorously in one direction until the mixture binds. Cover and leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

PORK BONE BROTH

• 800g pork chuck bones

• 7tbsp (40g) sliced fresh ginger

• 1 spring onion, white part only

• 1tsp dried shrimps, rinsed

• 2tbsp (30ml) Shaoxing rice wine

• 8½ cups (2L) water

• Salt

PORK WONTON FILLING

• 200g fatty ground pork

• 6 tbsp (30g) grated fresh ginger

• 1 tbsp (15ml) oyster sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• Pinch of freshly ground white pepper

• Pinch of salt

• 20 wonton wrappers

• Scant 80g thin-cut Egg Noodles

• Bunch of bok choy, trimmed

• Sliced spring onion, for garnish

• Fried garlic flakes, for garnish

To assemble, place one wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Place a heaping teaspoon of the mixture in the center and brush half of the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the wet edges over (in half) to make a rectangular shape and enclose the filling. Brush one of the corners with water and fold inward to overlap with the other corner. Press to seal and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Continue until all the remaining wontons are formed.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then cook the noodles for about 3 minutes, or until just cooked through. Remove them from the pot, using a mesh strainer, drain and divide among four serving bowls. Cook the wontons in the same boiling water until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the water, using a slotted spoon, and divide among the serving bowls. Blanch the bok choy in the boiling water until just cooked, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and divide among the serving bowls. Ladle the pork bone broth over the wontons, noodles and bok choy and top with spring onion and fried garlic flakes. Serve immediately.

This classic Thai dish is a standout and comes from northern Thailand, which is home to some of the spiciest foods with a rich complexity of flavors. Khao soi in and of itself isn’t super spicy on the Scoville scale, but the curried soup base is laden with some strong spices, including turmeric, cumin and coriander.

METHOD

Make the khao soi paste: In a food processor, combine all the paste ingredients and blitz until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside until required.

Chicken Khao Soi Noodles

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

KHAO SOI PASTE

• 2 Thai red chiles

• 2 medium-sized shallots, roughly chopped

• 4 cloves garlic

• 2 tbsp (12g) diced fresh ginger

• 2 tbsp (12g) diced fresh turmeric

• Small handful of fresh cilantro stems and root

• 2 tsp (4g) ground coriander

• 1 tsp ground cardamom

• 1 tsp curry powder

• 2 tbsp (30g) shrimp paste

SOUP

• 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil

• 450g boneless chicken thighs

• 2 tbsp (15g) red curry paste

• 4¼ cups (1L) chicken stock

• 2 tsp (6g) palm sugar

• 1 (400ml) can coconut milk

• 3 tbsp (45ml) Asian fish sauce

• Salt (optional)

• 400g thin-cut Egg Noodles

• Scant 50g thin-cut Egg Noodles, deep-fried

• 2 shallots, thinly sliced

• 2 limes, cut into wedges

• 100g pickled mustard greens, chopped

• Fresh cilantro, for serving

• Mung bean sprouts, for serving

Make the soup: In a wok over high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the chicken and stir-fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add the khao soi paste to the wok and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the red curry paste, chicken stock and palm sugar, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and add the coconut milk and fish sauce. Add back the chicken and let simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and season with salt, if required.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles for about 3 minutes, or until just cooked through. Drain, then divide among four serving bowls. Ladle the hot khao soi soup and chicken over the cooked noodles. Top with the deepfried noodles, sliced shallots, lime wedges, pickled mustard greens, cilantro and mung bean sprouts. Serve immediately.

Nostalgic Finger Buns

METHOD

To start the dough, sift the flour into a large mixing bowl, then add the sugar, butter, eggs, yeast, salt, milk and water. Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough ball begins to form.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 12 BUNS

• 4 cups (550g) bread flour

• 1⁄3 cup (75g) caster sugar

• ¼cup (60g) butter, softened

• 2 eggs, at room temperature

• 4 tsp (14g) yeast

• Pinch of salt

• 150ml milk, at room temperature

• 150ml water

• Vegetable oil spray

EGG WASH

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp milk

FILLING

• 1 serving berry jam

• 1 serving pastry cream or whipped cream

• ½ cup (70g) icing sugar

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for 10 minutes, or until the dough has a smooth surface and springs back when it is poked. Place the dough in a lightly greased mixing bowl, then cover it with a damp tea towel. Leave the dough to double in size, which will take about 1 hour.

Roll the dough into a log about 30cm long, then cut it into twelve portions. (First divide the log into three even parts, then cut each of the thirds in half, and finish by cutting each of those six pieces in half again.) Roll them into balls. Roll one side of each ball to form a little finger at least 10cm long.

Place the fingers on a lined baking tray. Either brush or spray them with oil, then cover them with a damp tea towel and leave them until they become plump and fluffy, about 40 minutes.

Whilst the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 220°C fan forced, or, for a non-convection oven, 235°C. In a bowl, whisk together your egg wash until there are no lumps of egg white remaining. When the dough has risen, lightly brush each finger with the egg wash, then place the tray in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fingers are evenly golden and cooked through. Set them on a wire rack to cool.

Cut each finger bun horizontally, then fill it with your choice of jam or cream. Dust it lightly with icing sugar before serving.

Cake Boi by Reece Hignell, published by Page Street Publishing, RRP $36.99, photography by Luisa Brimble.

Recipes………

Spiced Rum Baba

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 6 INDIVIDUAL CAKES

• 3 eggs

• 2 tsp (7g) yeast

• 2 tsp (8g) sugar

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

• 4½ tbsp (65g) butter, melted

RUM SYRUP

• 12⁄3 cups (375g) caster sugar

• ½ cup (120ml) spiced rum

• 2 cups (480ml) water

• 3 black peppercorns

• ½ vanilla bean

ORANGE AND VANILLA CHANTILLY CREAM

• 1 cup (240ml) thickened or whipping cream

• 4 tbsp (30g) icing sugar, sifted

• Zest of 1 orange

• ½ vanilla bean

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180°C, and grease the baba molds with spray oil. (Rum baba is usually baked in a mini Bundt pan tray. If you’re unable to find one of these, just use a small cupcake tray.)

To prepare the baba batter, whisk together the eggs, yeast and sugar in a bowl. Add the flour and knead it in with an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment for approximately 5 minutes, or until the mixture is soft and elastic. Remember to scrape the bowl down as you go. Add the melted butter, then knead again for an additional 5 minutes so it incorporates.

Divide the dough between the greased molds using dessert spoons (2 teaspoons - 10ml) or a piping bag. Cover the tray in a tea towel and place it in a warm place to proof for 30 minutes, or until it doubles in size. Then place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cakes are golden.

Once baked, allow the cakes to cool completely before soaking them in the syrup.

To make the rum syrup, place the caster sugar, rum, water, peppercorns and half vanilla pod with the seeds in a saucepan and whisk them together, then bring the mixture to a boil. Boil the syrup for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors. Remove it from the heat and cool it completely before dropping the babas into the syrup and allowing them to soak for 10 minutes. Once the babas are soaked, remove them from the syrup and set them on a tray, ready to decorate.

For the Chantilly cream, place the cream, icing sugar and orange zest in a bowl, scrape the seeds out of the half vanilla pod and add them to the cream, then whisk it all together until soft peaks are formed. Dollop the orange cream on top of each soaked rum baba.

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It was a perfect day for polo and showjumping at the recent Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo and Showjumping Day held at Doug Jennings Park. Guests were joined at the glittering event by global ambassador Elsa Pataky and husband Chris Hemsworth, along with other equine enthusiasts Zara and Mike Tindall and Billy Slater. Competition was fierce both on and o the field, with two great polo matches played on the day and the always popular Fashions on the Field bringing a splash of colour and glamour to the event.

Nicole and Billy Slater

Barry and Katie Bowditch

Nina Hoffman and Amanda Abate

Gerry Harvey and Katie Page

Laura Dundovich

Fashions on the Field winners

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky

Photos by Luke Marsden

MILLIONS RACE DAY

Poor weather and a change of date couldn’t dampen the spirits of the record crowd attending the annual The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday at Aquis Park recently. Patrons packed the Gold Coast Turf Club, even on the midweek date and enjoyed a great day of heart pumping racing, punting and fabulous frocks from both men and women at the always popular Fashions on the Field event.

Hamish McLachlan

Matthew, Grace and Kellie Hayden

Yvette Harvey

Fashion on the Field

Jess and Adrian Bott

Mike and Zara Tindall

Delfina Blaquier, Nacho and Aurora Figueras

Photos by Luke Marsden

packed into the Gold Coast Convention Centre recently to hear from Hedley Thomas, award winning investigative journalist and the writer and producer of the global podcast phenomenon - ‘The Teacher’s Pet’. The event was run as part of the TSS Foundation Business Breakfasts series. The audience was enthralled by Thomas’s ‘The Teacher’s Pet’ story and the role the podcast played in bringing a murderer to justice more than 40 years after the crime was committed.

Simone Price and Kelly McLeod

Kate and Simon Bennett

Karen Martin and Elise Lloyrd

Andrea McKim and Cressida Ward

Siobhan Vertullo and Jodie Atkinson

Tom Robertson, James Artley, Bailey Hebron and Isaiah Leo

Penny McIsaac, Phil Ward and Elizabeth Gaber

Photos by Melina Muenstrmann

Matthew Brook and Joel Trickey

Rebecca Freselle and Angie Bell

Simon Salotti and Hannah Tsai

Kylee and Scott Freeman

Robin and Ian Ludeke

Julie Hindmarsh and Pamela Egan

Tracy Rose and Tim Wilson

Rachel Serisier and Taylor Williams

Dianne and Nick Hatcher

Fine art met fine food and drinks at the opening of Fineprint Co Art Bar on Ferry Rd in Southport recently. The intimate venue was abuzz with Gold Coast art lovers, taking the opportunity to appreciate the classic and contemporary prints on display from the collections of Slim Aaron and the Getty Museum with a cocktail in hand.

Emilee Hembrow and Alex McPherson

Adam and Cassandra Hudson

Annie Standen and Hannah Fraser

Francesca Owen, Rob Gunthorpe, Leanne Pearce

Maddy Reinhardt and Callum Ball

Fineprint Co Art Bar

Ellie Kelaart and Frank Third

Photos by Brian Usher

Gold Coast Range Rover got guests’ hearts pumping when they unveiled the new Range Rover Sport at a recent event in their Southport showrooms. Guests enjoyed a demonstration of the new Range Rover, live entertainment, co ee, burgers and gelato while they got up close and personal with the latest addition to the Range Rover stable.

Chris and Julie Kelaart

Juliet Bell

Jackson Eaton and Barry Smith

Kent Astridge, Geoff and Ashton Illich

George Nield and Isabella Procida

Lisa Ketjen, Blair Cearns and Michelle Illich

Charlotte and Zac Attard

Adam Gauder

Land Rover Sales Team

Rachel and Joseph Phillips

Andrew and Susan Cronin

Mariah Clarkin and Kristyna Smalclova

Photos by Melina Muenstrmann

supporting a worthy cause - The Gold Coast Community Fund, at the recent Table of 20 event held at the private dining room at Edgewater. Guests were treated to a margarita on arrival and enjoyed a two course meal with matching wines. There were fantastic ra es and prizes for the best dressed, adding a bit of fun and flair to the event. Larger than life host of Talking Honey on the Nine Network’s 9Honey, Shelly Horton, spoke at the event about a topic getting closer for many of us - menopause.

Azra Kujovic and Janelle Evangelo

Liz Clift and Pam Sturgess

Pat Worboys

Nicole Daley and Shelly Horton

Bron Williams and Karlie Ezair

Katy Smith Page and Shannon Graham

Photos by Melina Muenstrmann

Inspiration Verbatim...

AS THE MONTHS TURN COOLER AND THE DAYS GROW SHORTER, MOTIVATION TO KEEP MOVING CAN ALSO START TO SHORTEN. THESE STARS SHARE THEIR BEST TIPS FOR STAYING MOTIVATED TO KEEP MOVING.

“Exercise is one of the most important things you need to do every day. Even if you only have time for five minutes, those five minutes will make such a big impact.”

CHARLIZE THERON

- South African actress and producer -

“One good thing about exercising every day is that you know it’s going to feel good when you’re done.”

KATIE HOLMES

- American actress -

“When you are working out, you are in control of your destiny. If you want to look good, you can make it happen. You hold the key.”

MARK WAHLBERG

- actor, rapper and restaurateur -

“Do it! No matter what exercise you try, whether it’s walking, running or cycling: if you put your mind to it and dedicate yourself to achieving the goal that you set out for yourself - go for it!

JANE FONDA

- American actress and activist -

“I usually meet friends at a park or somewhere else where we can go running or biking togetherit’s easier that way because you don’t have to schedule anything.”

AMY POEHLER

- American comedian, actress, writer, producer and director -

“You will be so happy when you are done with your workout that you won’t want to ruin it with a doughnut or french fries.”

KATE WINSLET

- English actress and producer -

“Every time I start feeling tired during an exercise routine, I think about all those people who would love to be able to do what I’m doing but can’t.”

CRISTIANO RONALDO

- professional footballer -