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Hello Winter!

he more we learn about wellbeing, the more we understand that good health isn’t just about eating right and keeping fit. To be truly healthy, we need to take a holistic approach and consider a variety of elements. That’s what this issue of SLIM is all about. From mental health, to weight-loss, to getting fit, to surgical options to improve your health, this issue we look beyond the obvious and dig deeper into what makes us happy and healthy. Our cover girl this issue is the stunning Elle Macpherson. For over 30 years, Elle has been at the top of her game. More than just a model, she is an example of living well and reaping the benefits of a healthy, balanced life. Also this issue our weight-loss surgery expert Dr Jason Free discusses the benefits of surgical intervention as not just a cure for obesity, but also a preventative measure. We also bring you a host of SLIM experts; Dr Peter Widdowson on the latest advancements in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments; hip and knee expert Dr Andrew Letchford looks at keeping your joints and bones healthy; psychologist Emma Howard shares her tips on maintaining good mental and emotional health; and our beauty expert Katrina Peacock tells us how to keep our skin healthy during the cold winter months. There is also our ever-popular recipe section where we bring you pages and pages of the healthiest – and most delicious – recipes. As always we also have plenty of competitions with fantastic prizes on offer. I wish you and your loved ones a safe, happy and healthy winter. Enjoy!

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Regular features 13

Bite Size.

67 Competitions. 73 Subscription – Win a Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat Wellness Weekend. 74 Socials. 78 Test Drive – with guest editor Courtney Hancock.

Features

25 Marathon news Our SLim training team crosses the finishes line. 28 Geoff and Pam’s story Real-life readers share their life-changing journey. 30 Anne’s story How weight-loss surgery changed one reader’s life. 32 Elle Macpherson The Body speaks to SLim.

36 Healthy home is your house making you sick? 39 Stephanie Rice The Olympic champ’s latest venture. 44 Health update Panic attacks. 47 Paddle boarding The sport of choice for A-Listers. 52 Bikram yoga Turning up the heat on your fitness. 57 Easy ageing Anti-ageing coach Annette Spanski share her tips.

66 Fitness fun Your guide to juggling. 80 Fat-loss tips Easy ways to a healthier life.

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SLIM Experts

26 Dr Jason Free Your weight-loss questions answered. 34 Psychologist Emma Howard 7 tips for mental wellbeing. 35 Trainer Taylor Cecil Training tips for getting fit without injury. 40 Dr Andrew Letchford Keeping your knees, hips and joints healthy. 42 Skincare expert Katrina Peacock Three winter must-haves. 48 Inner Health Plus Your guide to probiotics. 50 Morlife The good greens. 54 Dr Peter Widdowsen Surgery, skincare and non-surgical beauty options.

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Heavenly hands Jurlique’s Clarity Hand Wash and Clarity Hand Lotion are formulated with Jurlique's own biodynamic blend to provide luxurious textures and improve skin wellness. Fragranced with Jurlique's Clarity Blend – lavender, orange blossom and patchouli – the new hand duo offers a unique unisex scent with natural moisturising properties to deliver healthy, beautiful hand care. For more go to jurlique.com.au

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Add some bounce to your workout

Yoga is a great way to tone up, become more flexible and release tension. Trampoline yoga adds a sense of freedom, akin to that of aerial sports, allowing for a deeper stretch and more intense workout. The use of a trampoline adds a twist to conventional yoga, enabling a more powerful and fulfilling workout, while still inspiring self-love, strong connections to your body and a clear mind. One of the most important things to bring to trampoline yoga is a sense of humour. Bouncing on a trampoline while in modified anantasana or garland can feel strange but it’s all in good fun and good health. Trampoline yoga is a rising trend, and for good reason. It is fun, it works out your whole body and will bring you calmness, peace and a true, deep connection with yourself and your body. It is a must try for any yogi or fitness fanatic alike.

Brookfarm’s new Florentina bar was inspired by a family wedding gift; a special treat that was given to all guests who attended Will Brook’s wedding – the guests loved it and the Brookfarm Florentina Bar was born. The new Florentina bar pairs locally-grown Australian macadamias and almonds with coconut flakes, antioxidant-rich cranberries, rough cut Belgian chocolate pieces, gluten free grains and nourishing seeds, and will be sold throughout Australia and overseas. The Florentina bar is gluten free, high in fibre, cholesterol, preservative and additive free, and portion controlled at just 35g per bar. For stockists go to brookfarm.com.au or call 02 6620 9500.

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snack right

Our good friends at Coconut Essence not only supply some of the tastiest and healthiest snacks on the market, they are also huge supporters of local Gold Coast charities and events. These delicious Coconut Essence snack chips come in three sensational flavours and they are baked and not fried to give the perfect crispy bite every time without the guilt. We dare you eat just one as they are seriously addictive. For more on the Coconut Essence range go to coconutessence.com.au

Diamond smile

Make your teeth stand out and shine bright like a diamond with the White Glo Diamond Series Whitening System, formulated by dentists with the same ingredients they use in clinics to achieve fast and effective results. Diamond Series Whitening System requires application times of only five minutes. It works to lift stains and remove yellowing on the surface of teeth enamel safely and without abrasion. The kit includes an Instant-Fit mouth tray which you can use straight away. Also comes with bonus White Glo Professional Choice Toothpaste for daily maintenance and anti-cavity protection. Available at Woolworths for $19.99. For more information go to whiteglo.com

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Gold standard in skincare

One of our favourite beauty products are the LonVitalite 24K face masks. They provide immediate intense cooling and soothing relief and are highly moisturising and nourishing; smoothing out wrinkles, and hydrating the skin. The extremely active ingredients promote microcirculation in the face as well as skin regeneration, and remove lines and supply water and nutrients for the skin cells, leaving the skin more evenly pigmented and soft. Not only do they feel divine and leave the skin looking fabulous, the LonVitalite 24K face masks can relieve symptoms of allergies such as puffy eyes, inflammation and irritation. Sold in a five pack of individually wrapped masks, they are easy to use and great for travel. For more information and to purchase go to lonvitalite.com.au

Thin Lizzy Loose Minerals range

Thin Lizzyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Loose Minerals range offers coverage that simply has to be seen to be believed. The range excludes all the nasties such as irritating perfumes, harmful preservatives, drying fillers, parabens, heavy oils and waxes, to give a naturally radiant glow all year long. Thin Lizzy Loose 6in1 Professional Powder will instantly illuminate the face with a natural glow. The 6in1 acts as a face framer, blusher, eye shadow, contour, lip colour and body bronzer. Thin Lizzy Loose Mineral Foundation provides instant natural coverage without feeling heavy. Each micronised mineral sits gently on the surface of the skin, giving a luminous, flawless finish that essentially allows skin to breathe. Thin Lizzy Loose Airbrush Veil Powder is a lightweight translucent powder that instantly creates that soft focus air-brushed look. The tiny particles sit lightly on top of make-up, reducing shine and locking in your look, for a beautiful complexion all day long. There is a seven piece starter kit to get you familiar with the range. Take it from us, once you try it you will never go back. Available at Terry White Chemists. To see a full video on the range go to thinlizzy.com.au

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The rest of the world is catching on to what we at SLIM already know – our skin expert Katrina Peacock is the best in the business. Katrina was announced as the winner of the Environ 12 Week Skincare Challenge, judged by pioneering surgeon, skincare specialist, and founder of Environ, Dr Des Fernandes. “I was thrilled to present Katrina with the award,” Dr Fernandes told SLIM. “She is incredibly talented at skin diagnosis, and in using all the products in the Environ range to achieve exceptional results. Katrina is highly skilled and is achieving some outstanding results, greatly improving the health and appearance of her client’s skin.” Find out more at e-sab.com.au

Giaan Rooney’s collection now at Target Olympic Gold medallist and former SLIM Magazine covergirl, Giaan Rooney, has collaborated with Spalding to produce an affordable, on-trend, performancebased women’s active wear range, exclusive to Target Australia. The launch marks the first-ever women’s range for Spalding, a dynamic addition to its existing men’s sports apparel range, ball, backboard and fitness products. As Spalding Women’s ambassador, three-time world champion and mum to one-year-old Zander, Giaan has been very hands-on throughout the design process. “Not only am I incredibly excited about this range, I am also quite humbled, so I take everything from fabric quality to shape and fit very seriously, and feel a responsibility to Target's customers to deliver an affordable, comfortable, on-trend range that performs”, says Rooney. The debut range caters to most activity types. Long line tanks, fitted and boxy tees, crop tights, tapered lounge pants and leggings are just a few of the styles that make up the well-rounded collection. The product is supremely technical to ensure functionality. Key performance offerings include moisture-wicking properties, breathability, quick-dry fabrics and mechanical stretch for easy movement. The Giaan by Spalding for Target range is available in 176 stores Australia-wide and online at target.com.au

Say no to sugar

Well Naturally lovers have always been treated to better-for-you chocolate, sweetened naturally with stevia, not sugar. Now, the renowned health foods provider introduces a range of Cereal Bars – packed with nutritious ingredients, minus the added sugar. “The beauty of Well Naturally No Sugar Added Cereal Bars is that they are sweetened with stevia, so you still get the goodness of the ingredients, and a delicious treat, without the empty calories of sugar,” explains Well Naturally Brand Manager Tracy Wong. “Any sugar content in the bars is naturally present in the cereal, fruit, nut and seed ingredients.” Working closely with their team of food scientists and health experts, Well Naturally Cereal Bars leave the bad stuff out (sugar) and contain 50 percent less sugar than other regular cereal bars. Well Naturally No Sugar Added Cereal Bars are available in the Healthy Bites section of Woolworths.

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keep your mouth healthy and happy

There's more to oral health care than a beautiful smile and keeping your teeth and mouth healthy requires more than just daily brushing. Often the condition of the mouth mirrors the overall condition of the body and poor oral health can have a significant negative impact on quality of life. Oral care expert, CareDent, has an extensive range of high quality, essential and unique products. Here are some great every-day products to kick start your oral care routine. EeziFlossers disposable dental flossers allow users to easily floss between the teeth with just one hand. Manufactured using a quality polyethylene fibre, the flosser is cleverly designed with an easy to hold thumb grip for a more comfortable hold and is available in regular and mint. The wire-free InterBrush from CareDent is a great alternative to dental floss or wired interdental brushes and are perfect for cleaning those hard to reach areas between the teeth. Designed to thoroughly clean spaces that are difficult to get to, the InterBrush is Australia's softest wire free dental brush. The soft, rubber bristles are gentle and flexible, ideal for cleaning around bridges, implants, crowns and braces. For more go to caredent.com.au

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Nourishing protein for wellbeing The Super Elixir Nourishing Protein is an all-natural alternative to bulky whey-based proteins. Your body reaps the rewards you’d expect from a protein supplement, and so much more. That’s because, unlike other protein options, Nourishing Protein contains all nine essential amino acids, nutrients to balance blood sugar levels, fibre, antioxidants to hoover-up free radicals, B Vitamins for anti-stress with all the benefits of a plant based, whey-free product. Whether you’re looking for a nutrient-rich snack, healthy weight management, or to kick-start your metabolism, the Nourishing Protein is the right choice for your body, and with Raw Peruvian Cacao, it’s the right choice for your taste buds as well. For more information go to welleco.com

Iron supplements helping women

Low iron levels leave you feeling tired, fatigued and generally lacking in stamina. The diets of over 70 percent of Australian women aged between 25 – 55 years are deficient in iron; with low iron levels now considered the single most common cause of fatigue in women. Australian women require up to 18mg of iron per day, but most consume less than 10mg within their daily diet. Fab Iron Liquid Iron is the ideal daily iron supplement, as its daily 10ml dose contains just 10mg of iron – not too much, not too little. Fab Iron Liquid Iron contains an organic form of iron called ferrous gluconate, which is easily absorbed, leaving little unabsorbed iron to enter the intestinal tract. Fab Iron Liquid Iron’s 10ml sachets are great to pop in your bag for a quick pick-me-up when on the go. The Fab Iron range also includes Fab Iron + Vitamin B Complex 30 and 60 tablets, and Fab Iron + Vitamin B Complex and Zinc capsules. Available from pharmacies nationally.

Herman Brot Low Carb Bread boasts only 5 grams of carbohydrates per 100g, a GI rating of only 24 and a Glycemic load of 1. It also offers 26g of protein per 100g, making it a perfect source of protein for vegetarians and anyone looking for a protein alternative. For Herman Brot Low Carb Bread stockists go to hermanbrot.com.au

Are You Iron Deficient? • Tiredness and fatigue • Lack of energy • Poor sleep • Poor work and intellectual performance • Decreased immune function • Heightened sensitivity to the cold • Headaches • Loss of appetite • Feeling weak • Dizziness Unabsorbed iron can lead to constipation, nausea and bloating – a common side effect of excessive iron intake. Iron is more readily digested when it is in liquid form, and Fab Iron Liquid Iron’s energy boosting B group vitamins and Vitamin C also assist in the maximum absorption of iron. Go to fabiron.com.au

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High quality activewear

Lienke de Bruin’s Pink Sun Activewear is designed for fashion conscious women who enjoy active lifestyles. Beautiful, vibrant colours in bold and energetic prints are rendered in a range of fabrics that are non-fading, resistant, and that resolutely hold their original shape while remaining soft like cotton. Pink Sun Activewear garments uniquely hold their original shape and bright colours despite wear and frequent washes with a quality guaranteed or money back promise. Go to activewearbrazil.com.au

Healthy hummus chips

More often than not, it can be difficult choosing snacks that are tasty and healthy, with nutrition labels containing ingredients that most of us don’t recognise and can’t even pronounce. Simply 7 Snacks has launched in Australia with two delicious hummus chip flavours – Hummus Sea Salt and Lentil Sea Salt. Simply 7 Snacks have no trans-fats or cholesterol; no artificial ingredients or flavours; no additives or preservatives; and no wheat ingredients. Hummus Sea Salt and Lentil Sea Salt are available at selected Coles, Target, leading health food stores and independent grocers. Lentil Sea Salt is also available at selected Woolworths stores. For more information and stockists, go to simply7snacks.com.au

Lose inches the easy way with Hypoxi Long time Hypoxi Body Zone client Kylie sought the benefits of Hypoxi because she needed to find a low impact way to lose weight. “I had sustained an injury so I wasn’t able to go to the gym,” Kylie says, “but I wanted fast results.” Kylie took up an offer of a trial package with Hypoxi. “It sounded like good value to me, and it was achievable, so I went three times a week for four weeks. Each treatment was half an hour. Combined with a good healthy diet, the weight just started to drop off,” Kylie says. Kylie went on to lose 56cm in total from her waist and legs, and dropped two dress sizes. “It is as simple as cycling on a bike in the Hypoxi machine, which uses air pressure to increase blood circulation and core temperature. The results are quick and it is great for people who need support.” Hypoxi is the first training concept to combine alternating high and low pressure with exercise to help target fat in those areas which previously wouldn’t budge. The simple 30 minute workout is safe, pain-free and completely natural, helping your body to tap into the stubborn fat stores while you work out. In just 12 sessions, clients can lose up to 30cm from their problem areas, much more than is possible using conventional training alone. There is a range of equipment, each suited to the various trouble spots and ideal for busy men and women. Now, just topping up her visits and using the other Hypoxi machines including the Vacunaut – a treadmill that targets fat around the stomach and hip region – and sticking to a healthy diet, Kylie maintains her great shape, and credits Hypoxi. “Hypoxi has helped with weight-loss, toning, and reducing cellulite,” Kylie says. “While you do sweat a bit, I just feel energised after a session, not exhausted.” 18 slim magazine winter 2015

Hypoxi Body Zone is located at Shop 10, Southport Park Village, (opposite TSS), 175 Ferry Road, Southport, phone 07 5561 1188; and 50 James Street, Burleigh Heads. Go to hypoxibodyzone.com.au

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New e-retailer The Next Pair source premium footwear from around the world and offer them at affordable prices. The online store also features exclusive styles that are not available anywhere else in Australia. The Next Pair stocks product from globally-recognised brands such as Nike, Asics, Converse, Vans and many more. The Next Pair’s vision is to become the online destination for fitness and lifestyle footwear providing bold, individual styles for the urban landscape. The Next Pair provides a distinctive shopping experience, with an optimised website, 30 day no-hassle returns policy and free shipping over $100. The site is stocked full with over 1,500 pairs of shoes, catering for all ages, genders and tastes. For more information and to purchase products go to thenextpair.com.au

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Are laugh lines, crow’s feet or forehead creases getting in the way? Smooth it out with Arbonne’s New Instant Wrinkle Filler, a fast-absorbing, targeted treatment that helps soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles, providing a smoother complexion. Designed for use under or over makeup, the blend of Arbonne’s scientific formula and botanical complex works seamlessly together to help fill in and support a plump appearance of skin areas where facial expressions have left their unwanted marks. Whether it’s the forehead, around the lips or eyes, frown lines, between the brows or those smile lines, Arbonne’s Instant Wrinkle Filler can help smooth things better. To purchase call 1800 650 760 or go to arbonneinternational.com.au

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Damien Holley, has recently taken on the role of dealer principal of the Porsche Centre Gold Coast, and is issuing an invitation to all SLIM readers to call in and check out Porsche’s latest offerings, and the state-of-the-art dealership. “When the opportunity came up to work with such an iconic sports car brand as Porsche, I jumped at it,” Damien says. “With vehicles such as the Macan – an outstanding performance SUV – we are seeing a different type of Porsche customer come through.” For more information call in and meet Damien and the team, or go to porschegoldcoast.com.au

Sensationally Sweet Events

Sensationally Sweet Events is a boutique dessert buffet and lolly table business established by Gold Coast girl Justine Clarke in 2011. Catering for every type of celebration imaginable – Justine provides bespoke themed tables to compliment any event from engagement parties and wedding receptions to kid’s parties, christenings, baby showers and corporate events. Sensationally Sweet Events has provided dessert tables for Myer Brisbane, Stocklands and Polo by the Sea as well as intimate soirees celebrating milestone birthdays and summer barbeques in her client’s backyard. Sensationally Sweet Events sources unique product and offers full theming of the dessert station to bring the client’s vision of their event to life. Call is 0404118090, or go to www.sensationallysweetevents. com.au or facebook.com/ sensationallysweetevents

Start the day with healthy Uncle Tobys Uncle Tobys has expanded Australia’s largest range of 4+ Star cereals with the launch of its Plus Iron cereal. The new Plus Iron blends crispy corn and wheat flakes with vanilla puffs, cashews and nut clusters to provide 25 percent of the recommended daily iron intake. A bowl of Plus Iron cereal for breakfast provides the nutritional benefits of protein, carbohydrates, and fibre as well as vitamins and minerals including iron, and Vitamins B1 and B2 to manage energy levels throughout the day. Go to uncletobys.com.au/health-nutrition/

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Are your kids addicted to online games? Internet and gaming addiction is a global phenomenon, with 80 percent of kids exceeding recommended screen time limits by up to 23 times, up from only 25 percent in 2006. Sydney-based technology company KoalaSafe has a solution to this growing problem. With a single box, parents can now protect and manage all their children's devices with a simple smartphone interface. KoalaSafe helps parents restore the balance. Instead of constant fights over how much time children have spent on Minecraft or Clash of Clans, or having to check every single site and app kids are using, parents just setup time limits and the type of sites they think are OK for their kids, and Koala does the rest. Go to koalasafe.com

Slim and tone with Amazonia

Amazonia, one of Australia's leading health food companies, are providing a real answer to healthy weight management by shining a light on good nutrition rather than calorie-counting and unhealthy quick-fixes. The Raw Slim & Tone Plan promotes a balanced diet along with all natural nutritional support to assist weight-loss, rebalance the digestive system and nip sugar cravings in the bud. What makes the Amazonia approach different is the focus on the digestive system in order to reset unhealthy cravings and pave the way for a healthier body and mind. Other fundamentals include eating in moderation, exercising in a variety of ways to keep the body guessing and focusing on eating more of the right foods instead of restriction. For full details of the plan, go to amazonia.com.au/slim-and-tone-plan slim-magazine.com.au 21

Face up to it... BEFORE M.I.F.A.C.E. & Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

M.I.F.A.C.E. Not to be confused with the similar sounding online social networking phenomena, M.I.F.A.C.E. is the acronym for Minimally Invasive Face and Cervical Elevation.

eveloped by Plastic and Cosmetic surgeon Dr Peter Widdowson, the M.I.F.A.C.E. procedure was devised to take advantage of the minimal recovery time of the traditional S-Lift but with increased longevity and a far superior result.

AFTER M.I.F.A.C.E. & Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

There was also a huge difference between full American-style facelifts and the much lesser S-Lift procedure which cosmetic surgeons were doing, so something was needed between the two. A lot of people used to think of a facelift as major surgery where you came out looking like you had been in a wind tunnel. It turned people off for a while and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when Dr Widdowson decided to develop something minimally invasive that had less recovery time but had the increased longevity and superior result. The concepts of facial rejuvenation span many treatment modalities nowadays, starting from moisturising and rejuvenating lotions and working through facials peels, dermal fillers for facial wrinkles and moving on to muscle relaxant injections, laser resurfacing and deep peels. When loose skin occurs around the eyes, eyebrows, jowls and neck, surgical approaches have become necessary to effect maximum improvement. Loose skin in the neck, jowls, mid-face and cheeks is best improved using face-lifting techniques. A full face-lift procedure has been the standard operation for many years, but when only the neck and lower face needs lifting the less radical procedure M.I.F.A.C.E. in the lower face can be performed under a general anesthetic at a Day stay hospital. Since the M.I.F.A.C.E. procedure was first developed 10 years ago it has been expanded to include the M.I.F.A.C.E. Plus, Extended M.I.F.A.C.E. and Extended M.I.F.A.C.E. Plus to cater for individual needs.

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Dr Peter Widdowson

Plastic Surgeon M.B, ChB (Otago), F.R.A.C.S. (Plastic & Reconstructive) Peter Widdowson has a background of 27 years in Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery. Qualifying in his specialty in 1982 he has been an internationally acclaimed microsurgeon and reconstructive surgeon for over 20 years. Since commencing as Director at The Lotus Institute in 1999 he has super specialised in Cosmetic surgery, directing one of the most acclaimed Cosmetic Clinics in Australasia. His qualifications include, Member of Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and Fellow of the Royal Society of Plastic Surgeons (F.R.A.C.S.).

• Abdominoplasty • Brachioplasty (arm reduction) • Breast Augmentation • Redo Breast Augmentation • Breast Reduction

• Breast Mastopexy (uplift) • Breast Reconstruction • Facelift • Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty (eyelid reduction)

• Browlift • Rhinoplasty • Facial laser • Liposuction • Gynaecomastia • Otoplasty

As a non-surgical option, The Lotus Institute has a highly-regarded and professional Aesthetic Injecting Department offering 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 24 years combined experience in this highly-skilled area. We also offer clients pure mineral makeup and medical-grade skincare products which use only natural and organic essential oils, butters and waxes - all of which are completely biodegradable and environmentally friendly as well as being 100% vegan.

Head Office Level Two, 2 Short St Southport 4215 Tel: (07) 5509 4488 Fax: (07) 5528 4166

Mailing Address PO Box 796 Southport 4215 Dr Peter Widdowson M.B, ChB, F.R.A.C.S. (Plastic and reconstructive)

www.lotus-institute.com.au

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Winter warmers that won’t widen the waistline Winter is well and truly here, which means cravings for carb-laden comfort foods can’t be far behind – and packing on a few pounds under those snuggly layers is the inevitable result. In fact, 90 percent of Australians admit to eating more fast food, snacks and take-away treats once the chill sets in because “they make them feel warmer and happier”. However this happiness often gives way to disappointment come spring time, when we find we’ve gained a few kilos – or even a dress size – without even noticing. There is a solution though, with nutritionists revealing clever ways to enjoy your winter comfort foods without sacrificing your waistline – and it’s all about food swapping. For further information go to atkins.com

Our favourite muesli

We love Food for Health, an Australian brand that focuses on health, functionality and allergy friendly products. The range now includes muesli, gluten free muesli bars and muesli pods. Food for Health supports not only people with specific dietary requirements, but also people who simply like to eat healthier options. From humble handmade beginnings, founded by Naturopath Narelle Plapp in 2005, Food for Health has now grown to become an Australian household name and exports to over 11 countries. Available in Woolworths, Coles, Costco and independent supermarkets. For more go to foodforhealth.com.au

Comfort food Hot potato chips

One of the worst comfort foods of all time – full of empty carbs with close to no nutritional value – steer clear!

Pizza

Pies

Shredded broccoli with cheese

Pastry is just a no-no and pies sold in cafes and restaurants are often loaded with sugars and thickening agents.

Pasta

“A minute on the lips – a lifetime on the hips” – this saying is particularly true for pasta, which is loaded with simple carbohydrates that will make your insulin levels soar and leave you craving more.

Noodle stir fry

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Cauliflower crust

An excellent low-carb alternative – blend or finely chop cauliflower and add in cheese and egg to create the base, then top with your low-carb favourites.

Hearty soup

Soup's Up!

Hot pumpkin chips

Make these in the oven at home – tasty, low-carb and packed with nutrients!

It’s not all bad. If you switch out the base you can still enjoy it, just beware the hidden carbs lurking in the sauce.

Seen as the healthy option, it all depends which variety you choose. Avoid minestrone or other soups containing pasta or potato.

With no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and being free from GMO, All Natural Soup is a practical option for improving diet, health and lifestyle. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options are available, meeting the many dietary requirements of everyday Australians. Inspired by international palates All Natural Soup has developed seven flavours certain to become lunchtime staples. Savour in the treasured tastes of Pho Noodle, Green Curry, Vegetable Tagine, Chicken & Corn, Laksa, Tom Yum and Wonton flavours, without the hidden nasties. Find All Natural Soup varieties in the soup aisle at Woolworths and selected independents nationwide. For more go to hansellsallnatural.com.au

Swap with

Often, a stir fry is thought of as a healthy choice – but noodle heavy stir fries regularly end in overeating, bloating, and feelings of guilt afterwards.

Fried Rice

Delicious, yet disastrous. White rice doesn’t satisfy like fats and proteins do, almost always resulting in overeating, not to mention the fast spike in insulin levels.

Chocolate

Chocolate bars and hot chocolate might seem to do the trick on a cold night but watch out, they’re packed with sugars which are damaging for your health – and your hips.

Make your own pot pie at home, swapping pastry for shredded broccoli and cheese – you’ll still get that tasty golden crunch, but you won’t regret it later.

Zucchini and carrot strips, or low-carb pasta Swap carb-laden spaghetti for veggie strips made from zucchini and carrot, or pick Atkins Cuisine Pasta, low in carbs yet high in fibre.

Skip the roll and choose your flavours wisely

Skip the roll and opt for pumpkin, low-carb veggie or tomato flavours. Always check the carb and sugar content on store bought varieties.

Vegetable stir fry

Forget the noodles and pick fresh protein and colourful veggies instead with natural flavours such as olive oil, chilli and garlic. Go easy on store-bought sauces.

Cauliflower rice

Low-carb, high fibre cauliflower rice is an excellent alternative. Simply chop cauliflower florets and sauté in olive oil with bacon and low-carb veggies to create your own healthy version.

Atkins Endulge Range

Swap regular chocolate for a low-carb alternative. Atkins’ range of delicious bars taste like your regular favourites, but without the hidden nasties. Mix with hot milk to create your own hot chocolate!

From left: Skye Hamilton, Rochelle Bridge, Selena Lawson, Lexi Smith & Justine Clarke

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ast issue we introduced you to a group of SLIM readers who had taken on the challenge of being part of our reader training team. These determined women have spent the past six months training towards competing in the 2015 Gold Coast Airport Marathon. It hasn’t been an easy journey, but with hard work and determination, the girls have now crossed the finish line and exceeded all their expectations.

Skye Hamilton, 37

ALSCO Fresh and Clean Sales Executive, Main Beach Skye says she signed on for the SLIM training team to challenge herself, to tone up and close a massive weight-loss journey for her prior to this. Never having run before Skye says she was “… very unfit and lazy”, but that is no longer the case. Training as part of the team proved difficult for Skye with her other commitments, but rather than give up, she hired a personal trainer so she could stay on track and cross the finish line with her teammates. “I am fitter than ever,” Skye says. “I currently train at the gym five days a week and have a personal trainer, Tas, for an hour twice a week. This challenge has taught me that strength is important. I no longer care about my weight, I just focus on improving the shape of my body.”

Rochelle Bridge, 34

Owner of LonVitalite Skincare, Hope Island Having never run any distances before, Rochelle signed up with the SLIM training team so she could make positive changes in her life. With her never-give-up attitude and positive outlook, she has certainly done that. “It was challenging fitting training in around a start-up business and raising three young children,” Rochelle says. “But I have lost eight kilos, and am building my fitness up. “This process has taught me that you have to push through – when you think you don’t have anything left, just keep pushing.” Marketing manager, Runaway Bay Selena says she joined the SLIM training team to “… get off the couch and get fit and healthy again.” Having never run before, Selena says her fitness level was “… average, to say the least”. A stress fracture in her ankle set Selena back, but didn’t stop her. “The most challenging part of the process has been that injury. Although injured I have still maintained my healthy eating, so I still feel good and have lost 10kg since I started.”

Lexi Smith, 32

Nurse, photographer and mum, Main Beach Lexi says she signed up to the SLIM training team to break the cycle of bad habits she was in that left her “… unconditioned, untoned and lacking energy”. “I really enjoyed the early morning group training sessions because it was so far from my comfort zone and something I've never done before. Watching the girls all dig so deep made me push even harder,” Lexi says. “The biggest challenge for me was simply finding the time to train and keep energy levels up while working long days and still caring for the family. “This training has taught me that I'm capable of much more that I think I am. I'm truly amazed with the right mindset what I can do.”

Justine Clarke, 44

Marketing and Functions manager and owner of Sensationally Sweet Events, Ashmore Before signing on to the SLIM training team, Justine knew she needed to do something to turn her life around. “I was overweight, stressed all the time and suffering panic attacks. I was the heaviest I’d ever been and just getting heavier and more unhappy.” What a difference a few months and a lot of hard work can make. “I have lost 13kg, two dress sizes and over 65cm from all over my body,” Justine says. “My stress levels are way down and I can now run 10km without stopping. I still have weight-loss goals to achieve and I plan to reach those by September. “Being accountable to the other girls in the team made it easier; the support from the other women was really encouraging. I also have a personal trainer, Amy Fifita, who I credit my success to. This has really taught me that when I focus, I can achieve anything, and I have realised it is important for my family that I take care of my health too.” The SLIM Training Team was supported by Travis Ireland (rundownunder.com.au) and dietitian Caroline Scott BHSc (N&D) (carolinenutrition.com). slim-magazine.com.au 25

Photo: Mr & Mrs Smith Photography

Selena Lawson, 41

Even with such a painful injury, Selena says she has enjoyed the process. “I really enjoyed pushing myself and seeing how I could achieve something if I really put my mind to it. I have also learned that I really love to run, and even though I am getting older I can still challenge myself.”

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Our expert contributor, weight-loss surgery specialist Dr Jason Free, answers readers’ most commonly asked weight-loss questions.

#1 I have been dieting for years, why have I not lost weight? JF: This could be attributed to a variety of reasons, and without knowing a person’s history and specifics I couldn’t say precisely, however there are general reasons which may be applicable. One such reason is our body’s ‘starvation mode’ which is discussed a lot, but often misunderstood. The human body has evolved over thousands of years to survive long periods of starvation. Scientific evidence increasingly points to the problem that confronts dieters: cutting out calories changes your metabolism and brain, so your body hoards fat and your mind magnifies food cravings into an obsession. The human frame contains about ten times more fat-storing cells relative to body weight than most animals - even hibernating polar bears, which have to endure long periods when food is unavailable. Our calorie-hoarding bodies have evolved strong mechanisms to stop weight-loss, but weak systems for preventing weight-gain. If you manage to lose 10 percent of your weight, your body thinks there’s an emergency, so it burns less fuel by slowing your metabolism. It is a very real factor that must be taken into account with any weight-management program.

#2 Who is eligible for weight-loss surgery? JF: There is a misconception that only morbidly obese people are eligible for weight-loss surgery, but this is not the case. More and more people who are overweight, but not clinically obese, are choosing weight-loss surgery as a preventative measure to ensure their persistently increasing weight does not get any more out of hand. If your BMI is over 40, or you have a BMI over 35 with associated obesity related disorders (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea, arthritis) the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council recommends you have weight-loss surgery. Some people who have had certain procedures on their gastrointestinal system may be unable to have certain types of weight-loss operations, and some medical disorders make the procedures extremely dangerous.

#3 Is being overweight really such a problem? JF: Quite simply, yes. There are a host of physical and emotional burdens being overweight puts on the shoulders of the person in question and society as a whole. Being overweight and obese greatly increases your susceptibility to coronary heart disease with the build-up in the arteries preventing oxygenated blood from reaching the heart as well as high blood pressure and your chances of a stroke. There is also an increased risk of Osteoarthritis, certain kinds of cancer, gallstones, reproductive issues, sleep apnoea and abnormal blood fats. But perhaps the greatest risk and one reaching epidemic proportions is Type 2 diabetes, which affects more than 10 percent of adults in this country – most of them overweight or obese. These conditions are almost always improved or completely resolved with significant weight-loss. In fact, there is well established evidence that after weight-loss surgery your health dramatically improves.

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#4 Surely anyone can lose weight if they really want to. Aren’t overweight people just lacking in will power? JF: Many people seem to have little sympathy for people whose weight we perceive is a direct result of their indulgence, but research tells us that obesity is a mental illness and the reality is that compassion is called for when regarding the emotional and physical issues that are a way of life for overweight adults and children. Feelings of shame, rejection, low self-esteem and depression are common in obese adults. Despite its prevalence, being overweight still carries a social stigma leading to anxiety about leaving the house and a deep desperate loneliness. Activities we take for granted – going to the movies, public transport, and holiday travel - are often impossible for overweight people because of small seats and unsuitable accommodation. In work situations overweight people are generally labelled as being sloppy, lazy, devoid of self-discipline and morally weak with studies showing that more often than not overweight people are discriminated against when it comes to advancement despite their job competency. It is a vicious circle. Many people turn to food for comfort. This stress-based eating leads to weight-gain which in turn makes people feel bad about themselves which of course leads to more eating. Studies show that the vast majority of obese people may have short term success with dieting however fail to have long term effective reduction in weight. In these patients surgical weight-loss has been shown to have a much more dramatic effect than conservative measures and drastically improve the quality of life.

How do I know if I am overweight? JF: The best way to measure your weight is through the Body Mass Index (BMI), a weight for height measure most commonly used to test for healthy weight range. It is defined by a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of his height in metres. A BMI of 25 or greater is regarded as overweight and a BMI of 30 or over equals obesity. This test is a guide rather than an absolute as it does not take in the amount of actual fat in the body. There are plenty of online BMI calculators, or if you have a head for numbers, the formula is: Your weight in kilograms ÷ (your height in metres x your height in metres) = BMI. For example, 60 kilograms ÷ (1.65 metres x 1.65 metres) = 22.03.

#5 Does weight-loss surgery actually curb your appetite or just make your stomach smaller? JF: Both. Most people are aware that weight-loss surgery will remove a large part of the stomach – usually at least 80 percent. The portion of the stomach that is left, serves as the patient’s new stomach. Obviously it is much smaller in size, and therefore takes much less food to fill, and as a result fewer calories are consumed, and weight-loss results. But that is not the whole story. The other benefit of weight-loss surgeries are that in removing a portion of the stomach, we are also removing the part of the stomach that produces Ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates appetite. Removing this has a significant impact on a person’s appetite, reducing it considerably. This is a very important point for many patients whose struggle has traditionally been to keep their appetite at bay. Dr Jason Free is at Surgery Gold Coast. Phone 07 5564 6501 or go to surgerygoldcoast.com.au slim-magazine.com.au 27

the two of us Pam Williamson and her husband Geoff have been given a new lease on life, thanks to Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery.

ealth, family and happiness have always been what is most important to Pam and Geoff Williamson. Unfortunately, over the years, their health had not been all it could be. A lifetime of shift work had led Pam to develop unhealthy eating habits and subsequent weight-gain which was impacting on her wellbeing. “I was on blood pressure medication and I just wasn’t fit and healthy,” Pam says. “I couldn’t get out and do all of the things I wanted to. “Over the years I had tried a number of diets and programs. Some had short term success, but I wasn’t able to sustain a healthy weight. “A friend of ours had Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery and her results were so fantastic that I decided it might be the answer for me.” While Pam was doing her research into the possibility of Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery as a solution to her weight problems, Geoff was having his own health problems. He was diagnosed with a terminal cancer. The diagnosis was a shock, but Geoff isn’t one to take things lying down and he set out to become as healthy as he possibly could be, in order to tackle the disease. He realised that in order to be as healthy as he could be, he too needed to lose weight, and decided that Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery could also be the answer for him. Pam had already decided to undergo the surgery. She chose Dr Jason Free, one of Australia’s leading names in weight-loss surgery. A specialist in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectromy and gastric banding procedures, Dr Free is based at Obesity Surgery Gold Coast near Pindara Hospital. “From the moment I met with Dr Free and his team I knew I was in the right hands,” Pam says. “He made me completely comfortable and was able to discuss all of my options with me. He explained everything in great detail to me, and I knew exactly what to expect. “I also knew from talking to Dr Free that he would be the right person to talk to Geoff about his unique situation.” While Pam readied for her upcoming surgery, Geoff also met with Dr Free. “I had complete confidence in Dr Free,” Geoff says. “He was very professional and honest with me, and I knew he was the right surgeon for me. He hadn’t ever performed this surgery on someone with my diagnosis, and he was very efficient in his research into my situation. He was confident of a successful outcome and I was confident in him. I felt completely safe in his hands.” Meanwhile, Pam underwent her Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery, and her experience gave the couple even more confidence that they had made the right decision. “I was surprised at how fast the recuperating time was,” Pam says. “As I work in the medical profession I knew that keyhole surgery such as mine would result in less downtime, but it really was

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amazing how quickly I was up and about. The first day or so there was a little discomfort, but no major pain or problems.” Pam’s Sleeve Gastrectomy involved a resection of about 85-90 percent of the stomach, leaving only a 15mm tube of stomach. The simple result is that it decreases the amount of food that can be eaten. Dr Free advised Pam that she could expect to see about 70 percent reduction in excess weight, and she is on track to achieve this incredible goal. “It has been incredible,” Pam says. “It isn’t just that I can’t physically eat as much, my appetite has reduced so much, so food isn’t always on my mind. And I have already lost over 20 kilos in three months. It has completely changed my life.” Just three weeks after Pam’s life-changing surgery, Geoff underwent the same procedure. His results have been outstanding too. “I feel completely different now,” says Geoff, who has lost over 15 kilos since his surgery. “My overall health is greatly improved and my specialist is very happy with how I am travelling – it’s difficult to say definitively, but I believe this weight-loss surgery has helped me fight the cancer. My specialist is really thrilled with my results.” Dr Free says he is overjoyed at the results both Pam and Geoff have seen, and follows up with the couple to track their progress. He says while weight-loss surgery obviously addresses the immediate issue of weight control, it is common for patients to gain many other health benefits from the surgery. “Patients need less medications, are able to exercise more and those on analgesics for back pain or arthritis often can eliminate these,” Dr Free says. “People with sleep apnoea are able to develop better sleep patterns and feel much more awake during the day. “Almost everyone states they wish they’d had the operation years earlier.” Which is exactly the sentiments of Pam and Geoff. “That’s our only regret,” Pam says. “That we didn’t have this surgery years ago. It really has changed our lives and we are just so grateful to have been in Dr Free’s care. It has been an incredible journey.”

“MY ovERAll hEAlTh IS GREATlY IMpRovEd And MY SpECIAlIST IS vERY hAppY WITh hoW I AM TRAvEllInG – IT’S dIffICulT To SAY dEfInITIvElY, BuT I BElIEvE ThIS WEIGhT-loSS SuRGERY hAS hElpEd ME fIGhT ThE CAnCER. MY SpECIAlIST IS REAllY ThRIllEd WITh MY RESulTS.”

Weight-loss surgery options #1 Gastric Bypass

What it is: The upper part of the stomach is divided and the small intestine is attached to it so that food bypasses most of the stomach and upper small intestine where the digestive juices are formed. What this means in practice is that the amount of food you can eat is dramatically reduced. Who it suits: A high number of patients but particularly those who have health conditions such as diabetes, high triglycerides or cholesterol or reflux disease. What to expect: Robust long term weight-loss and improvements in diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Some diabetic patients are able to eliminate all diabetic medications within days or even hours of the operation. It is also extremely effective at treating gastrointestinal reflux. Downside: While there is a slightly decreased absorption of fat and carbohydrates, there is minimal chance of developing deficiencies. It is important, however, to have long-term follow up with your surgeon.

#2 Sleeve Gastrectomy

What it is: A resection of about 85-90 percent of the stomach, leaving only a 15mm tube of stomach and decreasing the amount of food that can be eaten. Who it suits: This procedure can suit most people, especially younger obese patients. It is also a common choice for super obese patients as a first step procedure leading to a gastric bypass later. What to expect: Extremely good, rapid weight-loss. In fact, expect to see about 70 percent reduction in excess weight. Most people say their appetite is reduced after this surgery. Another benefit is that there are minimal long-term problems with this type of procedure. Downside: You should be aware that this procedure is irreversible since, in effect, a large amount of the stomach is permanently removed.

#3 Adjustable Gastric Banding

What it is: A band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch which restricts the intake of food to varying degrees. It is intended to provide a feeling of fullness. The benefit of this procedure is that the stomach is not removed or stapled, it is completely reversible. Who it suits: Again suitable for most people but commonly those who do not want a more invasive procedure, patients at high risk for other procedures, those who understand the commitment to band maintenance and eating habits. What to expect: Minimal invasion compared to other procedures and very satisfying weight-loss. Downside: Achieving the correct amount of restriction is a fine-tuning process to maintain adequate weight-loss without causing too much restriction and leading to problems and a poor quality of life. You will need to work with the surgeon to adjust the band to vary the amount of restriction until a perfect level is achieved and be committed to the process.

#4 Revisional Bariatric Surgery

What it is: This is the correction of a gastric band to make it work better. Can also be a conversion from a gastric band or sleeve gastrectomy to a gastric bypass. Who it suits: Some patients who have already undergone gastric banding might be unsatisfied. Some have problems such as reflux or regurgitation that affect the quality of their life; others may have insufficient weight-loss following prior gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy. Revisional banding can help address these problems. What to expect: There is evidence that a gastric bypass after a band provides better and more sustained weight-loss as well as improved food tolerance and quality of life relative to conversion to a sleeve gastrectomy. Simply removing a gastric band will alleviate problematic symptoms a patient may experience due to the band, a conversion to another procedure will prevent weight regain after the band is removed. Downside: Revisional surgery involves correcting a previous procedure, thus necessitates more surgery, however the benefit of lifestyle improvement generally outweighs the risks.

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Weight before surgery: 100kg Weight after surgery: 78kg

At 51, after many years of fluctuating weight, Anne Stephen underwent a sleeve gastrectomy, a procedure she says has completely changed her life.

nne Stephen had spent most of her life being fit and healthy. Then, three pregnancies and a serious biking accident saw her weight – and her life – change dramatically. “I was a tall, solid girl as a teenager, but never overweight. I joined the Australian Army at 21 years of age in 1985 and had my first child at 26. I managed to get back to a nice weight afterwards through training in the military. “During my second pregnancy I gained a lot of weight, then six weeks after my son’s birth I had a bike accident resulting in a severe compound fracture which left me unable to use my left arm for nearly two years. I never really got my weight under control before I was pregnant with my third child. “I was over 120 kilos when my son was born (20 years ago) and I have struggled with my weight since then. My weight fluctuated a lot over the next 10 years. Being in the Army helped me maintain my weight to a degree as physical training was mandatory, however it was not easy and I was always dieting. “I was deployed to Iraq in 2003 and lost a lot of weight, largely due to eating military rations and the large workload (I got down to 75 kilos – called the ‘go on active service diet’, not recommended for everyone). I discharged from the Army in 2012 due to my injuries and have struggled with my weight ever since.” Anne says the constant focus on her weight became an emotional burden. “I was never happy overweight,” she says. “I was depressed and didn’t like shopping for special events. I would nearly starve myself for months before any big occasion or family gathering so I could look half decent.” “I was quite upset with myself for not being able to manage my weight and often clashed with my husband in relation to my excessive food intake.” 30 slim magazine winter 2015

By chance, a girlfriend of Anne’s underwent a sleeve gastrectomy which prompted Anne to look into that option for herself. It was then that she met Dr Jason Free. “When I saw Dr Free he was fantastic,” Anne says. “I wasn’t the heaviest client he had ever had, but due to my military injuries my body was not coping with my weight and he agreed to the surgery. “Once I had undergone the surgery, I spent a couple of days in hospital and then I was home and fine. I didn’t push myself. As I am retired I was in no hurry to rush back to work or to start doing anything out of the ordinary too fast.” At the time of going to print, Anne has already lost well over 20 kilos, with the weight continuing to come off. Anne says the entire process has been easier than she thought. “Since surgery my biggest problem was knowing how much food and the sort of food to eat to keep my energy levels up. If I did not eat the right food I found I didn’t have the energy that I needed to get through the day.” These challenges and learning curves are, Anne says, a very small price to pay for the new lease on life she has been given as a result of the weight-loss. “Since the surgery my life has changed for the better,” she says. “I am so much more mobile and my body is not giving me as much pain as before. “I am wearing clothes that I haven’t worn for a long time and am not embarrassed by what I look like. My husband is happy, and we agree that skinny sex is better than fat sex! “I eat when and what I want, it’s just the portion sizes that are different, as you can’t over eat. I don’t deny myself anything, which is what I have done for the past twenty years. Having this operation has definitely been a changing point in my life.”

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Elle Macpherson talks to SLIM Magazine about her life, loves and extraordinary career in the spotlight.

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five minutes with elle... • My all-time favourite food is... Dark chocolate. • I refuse to… Leave home without my The Super Elixir to get me through the day.

lle Macpherson’s modelling career began with a lost bet; a friend bet her $20 that a modelling agency wouldn’t take her on. Elle took the bet, and the rest is history. Her career has spanned over 30 years and has seen her branch out into a variety of business ventures – including lingerie, skincare, and her latest venture WelleCo – a company founded by Elle and fellow entrepreneur Andrea Bux (creator of Invisible Zinc), dedicated to high potency superior health supplements from natural whole foods. “WelleCo was inspired by my own personal journey with nutrition and wellness,” Elle told SLIM Magazine. “A few years ago, I went to see nutritionist Dr Simone Laubscher in London. I’ve exercised and followed a healthy diet, lots of water as well as numerous supplements – but it just wasn’t working for me anymore. “I was run down, stressed, gaining weight and just feeling not good. I thought it was menopause, but it was acidity. The day I learned about being alkaline changed my life and I have Dr Laubscher to thank for this. She introduced me to the idea of an alkaline diet, and it wasn’t until then that I really understood my body was deprived of good nutrition and that my seemingly healthy lifestyle was actually acidic. “Through nutrition, I was able to put my body back into an alkaline state and as my natural ph balance was restored, I felt better. I thought to myself, ‘if I do most things right and I feel this bad, then what must it be like if you don’t look after yourself?’,” Elle said. WelleCo’s The Super Elixir is a green food supplement designed to support healthy nutrition at a cellular level and the optimum function of all 11 systems of the human body including; the digestive, endocrine (hormonal), integumentary (hair, skin and nails) circulatory and nervous systems. It has been perfected and balanced, optimising the most effective combinations as part of an ongoing research process. The right balance of nutrients impacts and supports our natural body abilities. “Dr Laubscher created The Super Elixir as an easy, good-tasting, absorbable fast track to healthy alkalinity. It’s a simple all in one solution to getting on the right track to wellness and feeling good,” Elle said. “I don’t believe in extremes or dieting. It’s simple really: we need nutrients from whole foods that our bodies recognise and

absorb and eating more green leafy plants can help our bodies be alkaline, but it can be difficult to do this every day and honestly I want to live my life and not worry, so I take this alkaline supplement every day. “The big difference in my attitude to diet and wellbeing from when I was younger is that now I look at my health and diet in a much more holistic way.” Elle says that for her, true wellbeing is about more than weight or size. “I look after my body in such a way, not so it looks good, not so I weigh a certain amount or that I have a certain silhouette on the beach, but more so I am healthy, strong, vibrant, energised and happy,” she said. “It’s about how I feel, my energy levels and creative levels. Those are more important to me than a number on a scale. When I was younger I was more concerned about what I weighed because I didn’t know any better. “At the height of my modelling career there were times I didn’t feel confident and sure of myself. As I mature I have realised it doesn’t matter so much about what I look like but it is more about how I feel. The by-product of feeling good, is looking good too. “I exercise less than I used to. I don’t really enjoy the gym so I just make sure I move my body for at least 45 minutes a day doing something I love – most outdoor sports, running on the beach, hiking, skiing.” So how does a supermodel start her day? “At around 6:30 am I eat a breakfast that often contains protein,” she said. “It is either one poached egg on sunflower or dark rye bread (wheat-free), or some Canadian bacon (no fat or preservatives or antibiotics). I also like to mix it up and will alternate with a protein shake with our new Nourishing Protein, half a banana and almond milk. I love an espresso, and will have one in the morning. An hour after this, I will have two teaspoons of The Super Elixir with coconut water or filtered water and this sets me up to feel great all day.” Having achieved so much in an industry that often has a very short life span, Elle says that travelling and spending time with her friends and family are still her greatest loves. “When I was very young, my Mum told me to go and visit the world before I settled down – I have been very fortunate to have found a career that I love and allows me to explore the world.” For more information on WelleCo go to welleco.com

• I feel great when... I am with my family. • A person I admire is... My close friend, Diane Von Furstenburg is such an inspiring woman, and one of the most beautiful women I know inside, and out. • The thing that always makes me laugh is... My boys! Never stop surprising me with their imaginations. • My favourite way to stay active is... Outdoor sporting activities. If I’m by the water, I love to paddleboard, surf, swim laps or water ski. I also love to hike or run for about 45 minutes a day. • What I most value in my friends is... Honesty, loyalty and non-judgemental nature. • I did it once, but never again will I... Sleep less than eight hours a night! • My idea of bliss is... Spending time with my family. I just can’t beat that. • The last thing I put on my iPod was... Tame Impala (cool Aussie band), Flight Facilities, Chet Faker, San Sisco (another young Aussie band, love a girl drummer), Peking Duk, and a good dose of 70’s, Bob Seger, Fleetwood Mac, John Meyer.

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7 tips to improve your SLIM Expert Emma Howard

emotional health

1. Connect to Nature

Spend at least one day a week disconnected from tech devices and enjoy the natural beauty of nature or art. So get out from behind your work’s computer screen, as screens will never have the same effect as the therapeutic negative ions released from the waves in the ocean or a running stream or the feel good buzz of the hormone oxytocin from the reassuring sensation of physical human touch. Avoid neglecting your real-world relationships in favour of virtual interaction.

2. Practise selflessness

Do things that positively impact the lives of others. Practice selfdiscipline in the amount of time that you spend “in your own head” and absorbed with your own life. The meaning and purpose you find in helping others will enrich and expand your life. Your life’s true meaning comes from looking out from yourself to create an emotional connection with others; from the barista preparing the cup of coffee to the customer service professional, to a mother giving to her child, life’s emotional health and wellbeing is directly derived in the ability to deliver quality service to the lives of others and focussing less on your own life.

3. Do Something Which Scares You

Learn or discover new things and test your resolve. Learned helplessness is a term used by psychologists when a person selfsabotages their ability to achieve. Negative experiences lead to a belief that you’re helpless and that you have little control over the situations in your life. It creates a self-fulfilling prophecy that life will deliver the negative consequences expected. Try to “live in the moment” and see that each day and even each moment leads to the fresh possibility that change is possible and that your past does not control your future. Let yourself go to love again after you have been hurt, forgiveness of yourself and of others is integral to the process of moving forward and applying mindfulness. The process of letting go of any negative emotional state and accepting ‘what is’ increases your emotional resilience.

4. Manage Your Stress Levels

Limit unhealthy mental habits like worrying. It achieves absolutely nothing and leaves you in an emotional state of distress. Instead try some structured problem solving. Work on cause-and-effect relationships and identify your behavioural activation, because when nothing changes (including yourself ) nothing changes. At times you will come to a conclusion that there is simply nothing that you can do to change a negative situation so “sitting with” the emotional state, rather than fighting with the negative feelings will be your greatest challenge, and subsequently your greatest strength. Model yourself on emotionally stable people, you will find that a lot has to happen for their emotional cage to be rattled. If you find it difficult to be in your headspace at a time of emotional distress, mentally remove yourself from you and ask yourself “how would x (insert name of a person you admire and respect) respond to this 34 slim magazine winter 2015

situation?” Modelling yourself on others is the fastest and most effective way to change, because what you practice thinking and behaving you eventually will become.

5. Let’s Get Physical

We all have awareness at some level that exercise can relieve stress and lift your mood through the excretion of feel-good chemicals of dopamine and serotonin. Look for small ways to add physical activity to your day, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking the car a little further away from the entrance to where you’re going. To get the most mental health benefits, aim for 30 minutes of elevated heart rate or more of exercise per day. Most recent research is indicating that a daily exercise programme has the same therapeutic benefits as a low level dosage of antidepressants.

6. Sleep

The saying “Things will look differently after a good night’s sleep” has survived the ages because it is evidenced with clinical research indicating that our perception of reality is distorted without sufficient sleep, and our gross and fine motor skills can also resemble that of intoxication without sufficient sleep. Most people need seven to eight hours sleep each night in order to function at their best, so knowing your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle—your circadian rhythm—is one of the most important strategies for achieving good sleep. Psychologists refer to the following factors as sleep hygiene; setting a regular bedtime, waking up at the same time every day. Daytime nap to make up for lost sleep if you need to make up for a few lost hours. This strategy allows you to pay off your sleep debt without disturbing your natural sleep-wake rhythm, which often backfires in insomnia and throws you off for days.

7. You Think How You Eat

Learn about good nutrition and practice it. The subject of nutrition is personal and requires commitment and consistency. Remember it’s not what you do between Christmas and New Year that matters, it’s how you treat your body between New Year and Christmas. Education is key. Understanding your body’s biochemistry with, including you blood type, is the gateway to creating a diet that allows your body to be at its peak performance – whether you are about to do a cardio workout or gearing up for a long day in the office. Your body’s optimum functionality is derived from the simple equation of energy in = energy out. Sugar will give you an “instant energy hit” however its refined nature will see you “bottom out” in your physical and mental state so that you will take longer to recover. Choose foods which have a sustained energy release, such as foods with a low glycaemic index. These foods are generally “whole foods” and food groups that have not been greatly altered from their naturally occurring state. Emma Howard is the Principal Psychologist at Equilibrium Health, 21 Labrador St, Labrador, 07 5528 2255 or equilibriumhealthgc.com.au

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SLIM Expert Taylor Cecil

Taylor Cecil of Taylor Made Coaching shares his expert advice for achieving and maintaining complete, holistic health.

nce a professional triathlete, Taylor Cecil has dedicated his life to learning, practicing and teaching holistic health and fitness. Having reached the heights of professional sportsmanship, Taylor decided to extend his skills and knowledge base and set out to learn all he could about exactly what it takes to achieve true wellness. “I studied movement and posture, diet, body mechanics, stress management, sports specific training and injury prevention,” Taylor tells SLIM. Taylor says that when it comes to training, planning is essential. “I take a holistic approach to everything I do and training is no exception,” Taylor says. “I focus on integrating all areas of the body for balance, strength, posture, flexibility and wellness.” If you are looking to start exercising, but have never trained before, Taylor says to start off slow and simple. “Get back to basics and do it for the love of movement,” Taylor says. “It’s in you to move! Don’t be hard on yourself and understand that each session you do is a ‘drop in the bucket’. Utilise what you have around you; the walkway, the beach, the ocean, the gym. Put yourself in a culture of people who inspire you. Remember, ‘if’ you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always ‘gotten’.”

A very real risk for those just starting out – and those who have been exercising a while – is that of injury. Taylor says to focus on your posture at all times to avoid injury. “Stress and overused patterns are the main contributors to poor posture, so next time you are running or walking, keep your chest up.” When it comes to weight-loss, Taylor says not all exercises are equal. “Corrective strength training is best for your metabolism, but this needs to be coupled with the right food for your body. Eat organic foods, avoid highly processed foods, and avoid sugar. Remember, you are what you eat.” It’s all well and good having the tools to live a healthier, fitter life, but as we all know, motivation is the key. Taylor says those of us who lack motivation need to ask ourselves the questions; ‘What is your dream? What is your love?’. “If answering this is hard, you may be on a rollercoaster with exercise. Find out what it is that makes you tick, then write it down with a long-term goal, a short-term goal, and a daily planner that will put – and keep – you on the right track.” Contact Taylor at Taylor Made Coaching on 0421 767 781 or go to taylormade-coaching.com

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is your house making you sick? 10 quick tips to bringing wellness inside our four walls.

t’s a surprising realisation for many people that we spend over 90 percent of our time indoors. And yet we pay little attention to how our interiors are directly affecting our health. When we are outside nature provides the perfect balance for our wellbeing. Inside however our man-made interiors have in many cases literally engineered wellness out of the space within our four walls. While increasingly we are creating interior spaces that are good for the environment, little attention has been given to how these same interiors are affecting human health. Nigel Hobbs, founder of Welnis Labs – an interior consultancy and fitout company that specialises in bringing wellness into the spaces we inhabit – has identified 10 key wellness protocols that can make significant improvements to our health and wellbeing.

#1 Ergonomics

We all need to stop sitting so much. Using a stand up desk at work or home can reduce the significant health implications of our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Just standing can reduce the chances of sedentary illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease significantly.

#2 Water purification

The water we drink and wash in is heavily treated with chlorine as well as carrying high levels of other traceable chemicals. Install a simple under sink alkaline water purifier to remove 99 percent of toxins and return the water to its natural structure. When showering try a Vitamin C infused showerhead that removes the chlorine from the water, protecting from dry skin and chlorine vapour. 36 slim magazine WINTEr 2015

#3 Light

Replace your decades-old light bulb technology with the latest circadian rhythm lights that adapt their colour temperature during the day to reflect the changing light outside. Try blue light in the morning to kick start your brain for the day ahead – warm oranges and reds in the evening to prepare the brain for sleep.

#4 Acoustics

Be aware of the noise around you while working and at home. High levels of noise can lead to lower productivity, stress and, if at night, poor sleep. New contemporary designed acoustic panels that mimic art can reduce noise pollution significantly and keep you more relaxed and productive.

#5 Air quality

The air we breathe inside is often more polluted than the air outside, especially in offices. Wall-mounted UV air purifiers have been proven to reduce airborne bacteria by over 70 percent, meaning you breathe easy and stay healthy.

#6 Fatigue management

Understand your sleep patterns better and you will wake up refreshed. Wearable devices such as Jawbone and Fitbit track your sleep cycles and wake you at the optimal time in the morning when you are in your lightest sleep cycle. Or try dawn simulation alarm clocks that simulate the sun rising 30 minutes before the alarm sounds.

#7 Nutrition

Instead of opting for that afternoon caffeine or junk food pick-me-up, go for a healthy alternative. Keeping healthy

snacks always at hand such as nuts and fruit makes it much easier to avoid those cravings and keeps your moods and ability to concentrate far more balanced.

#8 Keep moving

The medically recommended 10,000 steps a day can do wonders for your health. When at work take time every hour to walk around the office or head outside for a walking meeting, and take the stairs instead of an elevator whenever possible.

#9 Stress reduction

Meditate! Mindfulness, as it is also known, is a proven way to reduce stress, feel happier and improve productivity. Find a quiet corner at work or home, close your eyes and just focus on your breathing for 10 or 20 minutes. The positive effects on your wellbeing are scientifically proven and are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace as a way to beat the effects of stressful workloads.

#10 Environmental balance

This may sound obvious but clean surfaces reduce your chances of being exposed to bacteria and illness. The average person touches 132 items per day. Microbe Shield Treatment is a non toxic water based treatment that can protect surfaces that you are in regular contact with for up to 30 days, which significantly reduces the risk of microbe cross-contamination and therefore ensures a healthier you. Welnis is a specialised wellness consultancy firm focused on interiors and the built environment to ensure that wellness elements and protocols are at the forefront of design and construction to enhance human health and wellbeing. To learn more go to welnis.com.au or call 1300 302 008.

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est known for being one of Australia’s favourite Olympians, Stephanie Rice is also the face of Bioglan SuperFoods. Living by the motto ‘be the best you can be’ three-time Olympic Gold Medallist and world record-breaking swimmer, Stephanie is renowned as one of Australia’s golden girls. Energetic and inspiring with a passion for encouraging people to have an active lifestyle, Stephanie loves all things health and wellness, believing that superfoods can play an important role in helping to achieve optimal health for Australians. Having recently retired from swimming, her focus is on her website stephanierice.com.au which allows Stephanie to continue to support and inspire people about healthy, active living. SLIM spoke to Stephanie about the Bioglan SuperFoods cookbook The SuperFoods Kitchen, and how she maintains a healthy, happy life. SLIM: What is a typical day’s exercise like for you? SR: I have a few styles of workouts that I enjoy, and each day I see which feels best for me. I do either yoga, Pilates, boot camp, circuit, a long walk or road run. SLIM: With so much focus on diets such as Paleo, Zone, and Atkins … do you follow a particular diet? SR: No I don’t and I don’t believe in them either. I think balance and enjoyment are key, because health to me is a lifelong journey and it’s not just about the destination of a particular weight or size, it’s a holistic thing which encompasses much more than that. To me, it’s about my energy, mood, vitality, size and shape. SLIM: How do you stay motivated to exercise and eat well? SR: Since I no longer am training like an Olympics athlete I am much more relaxed on myself and choose to be more in tune with my mind and body and listen intuitively. If I want fresh air and some time to clear my head I love going for long runs and walks, likewise if I feel like chocolate I will allow myself to eat it and enjoy it and not beat myself up. Motivation is all about having a goal and intention for doing it…without that it’s very hard to stay committed. SLIM: What is your ‘treat food’? SR: Chocolate and red wine…although not together.

SLIM: What’s your favourite pick-me-up when you’re tired? SR: Organo Gold coffee as it’s much lower is caffeine than regular coffee, so much better for you. Or if I feel like something sweeter and more filling I’ll make a cacao almond milk smoothie as cacao has natural stimulants. SLIM: How important is your physical wellbeing to your mental wellbeing? SR: It’s incredibly important which is why I take a more holistic view to my health and wellbeing. I enjoy exercise because of the way it makes me feel, the clarity and energy flow I get...the fresh air does wonders for your mind. SLIM: Being in the public eye must be tough at times, how do you stay positive? SR: I don’t worry about being in the public eye, it doesn’t mean much to me. Who I am as a person and my overall happiness and health is what I value, and I truly believe that when I am focused on my overall health I am a much better to the people around me and can give much more energy to my projects and to the people I coach and mentor. SLIM: Tell us about superfoods. SR: Now more than ever people are realising that the foods they eat have a direct impact on their health. Superfoods are recognised as nutrient-rich foods and considered to be especially beneficial for health and wellbeing. I have a lot of superfoods in my diet such as maca, cacao, camu and multigreens to ensure I get a great boost of the nutrients and vitamins I need for optimal health and energy. I incorporate superfoods into my drinks, smoothies and meals and am so excited that Bioglan created the crowd-sourced cookbook called The SuperFoods Kitchen that is jam-packed with inspirational recipes from cooks across the country. The SuperFoods Kitchen is an extraordinary culmination of recipes from some of the best home cooks across Australia... from hundreds of superfood recipes submitted, the judging panel chose only the best, most delicious recipes for you to try in your kitchen. This book celebrates people who realise that good food is essential for our health. With over 60 recipes from savoury nourishing meals to healthy and delicious desserts, The SuperFoods Kitchen is your guide to food for health.

five minutes with stephanie • My all-time favourite food is... Fresh coconut. • The talent I wish I had but don’t is… Singing, I would love to belt out a awesome song in the car and actually be good at it. • I refuse to... Let other people’s negativity affect me. • I feel great when... I am in tune with my mind and body and take time for me. • The person I most admire is... Napoleon Hill and Arnold Schwarzenegger. • My pet peeve is… Criticism instead of useful feedback. • The thing that always makes me laugh is... Jimmy Fallon on YouTube. • My favourite way to stay active is... Walk by myself. • What I most value in my friends is... Honesty and authenticity. • I did it once, but never again will I... Skydive. • My idea of bliss is… Being in a foreign retreat with my sister and completely relaxing. • The last thing I put on my iPod was... Ariana Grande – One Last Time, I love that one!

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SLIM Expert Dr Andrew Letchford

Joint rt effo Think hip, knee and joint problems are only for the elderly or elite athletes? Think again. Dr Andrew Letchford, a hip and knee orthopaedic surgeon, discusses the importance of taking care of your joints.

r Andrew Letchford is a leading expert in arthroplasty ( joint replacement), knee reconstructions, sports injuries and acute orthopaedic trauma. He says he has seen a rise in these types of conditions in recent years, and while he offers a range of surgical solutions, he advises that prevention – rather than cure – is always the best option. SLIM: What are the most common conditions you see on the Gold Coast? AL: Hip and knee arthritic pain and knee injuries are the most common. SLIM: There is a general idea that hip and knee problems come with old age; is this correct or are you seeing increased younger patients? AL: It is correct that joint degeneration both of hip and knees is a problem that comes with old age, but I am also seeing quite a few younger patients with knee problems due to injuries, either at work or because of exercise related activity such as gym or group training sessions. SLIM: Could you tell us about some of the advancements that have been made in recent years in hip, knee and joint surgery? AL: Surgery is quite an exciting field to work in. It is at the cutting edge of modern medicine, and orthopaedics crosses over into fields of engineering and design including robotics and materials. I fully expect that within 12-18 months, I will be using robotic surgery on the Gold Coast. This will allow us unparalleled precision in arthroplasty joint replacement surgery. We will be able to 40 slim magazine winter 2015

individually size, place and align the prosthetic componentry based on the patient’s own CT scan with micro adjustments of 0.2 of a millimetre. SLIM: Do hip and knee conditions often go untreated, with patients just suffering in silence? AL: Yes. Patients will frequently avoid dealing with some of their joint issues fearing this will require inevitable surgery. However, there are some non-surgical options that a good general practitioner can provide advice on. SLIM: What are the usual recovery times and patient outcomes for common hip and knee conditions? AL: In simple procedures such as keyhole arthroscopy, patients are admitted for day surgery. It takes two weeks for the wounds to heal, and depending upon your work requirements, an individual can return to work within days or weeks. Hip replacements and knee replacements require a bigger commitment. Patients can expect to go home five to seven days after surgery once they have satisfied physiotherapy requirements. Again, it takes two weeks for the wound to heal. By four to six weeks most patients are returning to driving their vehicles. SLIM: Could you offer any preventative advice to patients? AL: Keep fit. Whatever works for you, the individual, try and continue. If you are ultimately forced to decide upon a surgical option, then the best thing you can do for your surgeon, anaesthetist and rehab team is to be in optimal physical shape. SLIM: Could you tell us any sports or activities that a person should avoid if they have knee, hip or joint pain? AL: I don’t like to limit people, and a recent study found no evidence that running was correlated with knee arthritis. Nevertheless, I personally feel that my knees don’t like running anymore, but cycling and swimming are fine. Consequently, I have been swimming almost every day. For more information go to dr-andrew-letchford.com.au or call 07 5527 1818.

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3 must-have winter beauty treatments

SLIM Expert Katrina Peacock

Don’t let the gloomy weather get you down. Winter is the perfect time to take care of your skin and beauty needs. Leading skin expert and dermal therapist Katrina Peacock shares her top three winter treatments.

Environ Essentials

Environ’s AVST products are the gold standard for celebrities and the A-list internationally. They leverage the very latest science and embody the passion for beautiful healthy skin that is in Environ’s DNA. Environ produces two ranges of anti-ageing products, the AVST range and the premium Ionzyme C-Quence range. Both of these are based on the incredible anti-ageing properties of Vitamin A, supported by a potent array of other vitamins, anti-oxidants and skin-enhancing ingredients. Each range implements the unique Environ step-up programme to ensure that your skin receives the greatest benefit possible. Environ’s anti-ageing products are also supported by a comprehensive range of booster products and specialist instruments. The booster range includes products like our Colostrum Gel, and Intensive Revival Masque. All of this adds up to the very best that you can do for your skin. This is a truly A-listers beauty treatment.

Beau Visage

The huge variety of products and treatments available often confuses people, and they can end up using the wrong type of product for their skin, thereby doing more damage than good. Assessment, information and education is really important if you are going to empower someone to care for their skin more effectively. At The e-sab Clinic the basis for any skin treatment begins with a detailed skin assessment, using Beau Visage, a medically proven skin imaging and consultation system. Beau Visage is the only technology which can accurately see up to 2mm below your skin to generate images of the blood supply, melanin (pigmentation) and sun damage to you face. Together with a sound knowledge of the skin, its structure and functions, Katrina uses this technology to assess the cause of many skin conditions. It is also used as a review for her clients; over time Beau Visage allows them to see the improvements in the health of the skin. The skin is an organ. We aren’t interested in masking problems, we want to improve the health of that organ. That is how you achieve beautiful skin.

Skin Needling and Collagen Induction Therapy

Skin needling is the biggest breakthrough in improving the health of skin, and with it we are achieving incredible results. Simply put, skin needling is a process whereby a sterile medical roller with very fine needles is used to create microscopic channels deep into the dermis of the skin, stimulating the body to produce new collagen and elastin, resulting in skin that is thicker, plumper and more youthful. I trained in this technique under Dr Des Fernandes, a world leader in research into self-stimulated collagen production, and the inventor of the technique. It is one of the most amazing procedures I have seen in my career. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions such as acne scarring, lax skin, fine wrinkles, hypo-pigmentation, stretch marks and spider veins. Wrinkles are softened, pores are minimised and the skin has a finer texture. It is also used on an ongoing basis to avoid skin problems. Skin needling can be used as a prevention, rather than a cure. Stimulating your body’s own healing capacity is a completely natural and holistic approach to skin health. There is nothing artificial and there is no damage to the cellular structure. It is a completely natural rejuvenation. It can be particularly effective in rejuvenating the neck and décolletage areas, as well as the arms; areas that traditionally have been untreatable. The e-sab Clinic is located at 95 Ashmore Road, Bundall QLD. For more phone 07 5538 1844, email info@e-sab.com.au or visit e-sab.com.au.

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PANIC ATTACKS

Almost one in three of us will experience panic attacks at some stage in our lives; that sickening feeling of anxiety that seems to take hold and won’t let go.

panic attack, also known as an anxiety attack, is a brief episode of intense anxiety that causes the physical sensations of fear. These can include a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling and muscle tension. Spontaneous panic attacks occur unexpectedly and are not related to any external threat. A panic attack can last from a few minutes to half an hour. However, the physical and emotional effects of the attack may last for a few hours. Panic attacks are common. Beyond Blue estimates that up to 40 percent of the population experience a panic attack at some time in their lives. Without treatment, frequent and prolonged panic attacks can be severely disabling. The person may choose to avoid a wide range of situations (such as leaving their home or being alone) for fear of experiencing an attack. For many people, the feelings of panic occur only occasionally during periods of stress or illness. A person who experiences recurring panic attacks is said to have panic disorder, which is a type of anxiety disorder. They generally have recurring and unexpected panic attacks and persistent fears of repeated attacks.

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range of chemicals, including adrenaline, that trigger physiological changes. For example, heart rate and breathing are accelerated and blood is shifted to the muscles to prepare for physical combat or running away. A panic attack is said to occur when the ‘flight-or-fight’ response is triggered but there is no imminent danger. A person may experience the symptoms of a panic attack in harmless and apparently stressfree situations, such as watching television or while asleep. Flight-or-fight response activators include: • Chronic (ongoing) stress – this causes the body to produce higher than usual levels of stress chemicals such as adrenaline. • Acute stress (such as experiencing a traumatic event) – can suddenly flood the body with large amounts of stress chemicals. • Habitual hyperventilation – disturbs the balance of blood gases because there is not enough carbon dioxide in the blood. • Intense physical exercise – for some people, this may cause extreme reactions. • Excessive caffeine intake – the caffeine in coffee, tea and other beverages is a strong stimulant. • Illness – may cause physical changes. • A sudden change of environment – such as walking into an overcrowded, hot or stuffy environment. • Some medications and drugs – such as tranquillisers, alcohol and caffeine – may also induce panic-like symptoms.

THE FACTS • Symptoms of a panic attack include extreme anxiety and physical sensations of fear, such as increased heart rate, shortness of breath, trembling and muscle tension. • Triggers for panic attacks can include overbreathing, long periods of stress, activities that lead to intense physical reactions (for example exercise, excessive coffee drinking) and physical changes occurring after illness or a sudden change of environment. • Panic attacks can be treated with a range of therapies including medications, psychotherapy and stress management techniques.

Panic disorder

Panic disorder is the term used to describe when panic attacks are recurrent and disabling. Panic disorder can be characterised by: • The presence of recurring and unexpected (‘out of the blue’) panic attacks. • Worrying for at least a month after having a panic attack that you will have another one. •W orrying about the implications or consequences of a panic attack (such as thinking that the panic attack is a sign of an undiagnosed medical problem). For example, some people have repeated medical tests due to these worries and, despite reassurance, still have fears of being unwell. •S ignificant changes in behaviour that relate to the panic attacks (such as avoiding activities like exercise because it increases the heart rate).

What causes panic disorder?

There is no one cause for panic disorder, but rather, a number of factors, including: • Family history – People with panic disorder tend to have a family history of anxiety disorders or depressive illness and some studies suggest a genetic component. • Biological factors – Some medical conditions (cardiac arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and irritable bowel syndrome) are associated with panic disorder. • Negative experiences – Extremely stressful life experiences such as childhood sexual abuse, redundancy or bereavement, have been linked to panic attacks as well as periods of ongoing, unrelenting stress.

Symptoms of a panic attack • Heightened vigilance for danger and physical symptoms. • Anxious and irrational thinking. • A strong feeling of dread, danger or foreboding. • Fear of going mad, losing control or dying. • Feeling lightheaded and dizzy. • Tingling and chills, particularly in the arms and hands. • Trembling, shaking or sweating. • Hot flushes. • Accelerated heart rate. • A feeling of constriction in the chest. • Breathing difficulties, including shortness of breath. • Nausea or abdominal distress. • Tense muscles. • Dry mouth.

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• Feelings of unreality and detachment from the environment.

how to help yourself • Avoid ‘self-talk’ that focuses your attention on your symptoms – don’t tell yourself ‘Stop panicking!’ or ‘Relax!’. • Remind yourself that the symptoms of a panic attack are uncomfortable, but not life threatening.

Professional help

Always seek medical advice if you are not sure whether your symptoms, or another person’s symptoms, indicate a panic attack. In an emergency, call 000 for an ambulance. It is important to see your doctor for a check-up to make sure that any recurring physical panic-like symptoms are not due to illnesses, including diabetes, asthma, inner ear complaints, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), cardiac (heart) complaints, post-partum (after childbirth) hyperthyroiditis. If the physical anxiety symptoms are caused by physical illnesses, proper treatment for these illnesses should stop the panic-like symptoms from recurring. If the panic attacks are due to anxiety, treatment options can include medications, psychotherapy, including cognitive behaviour therapy, biofeedback therapy, stress management techniques, proper breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, learning problem-solving skills, lifestyle adjustments, such as attention to diet, exercise and sleep.

Where to get help

• Consult your doctor or medical health professional. • The Australian Institute of Psychology can help you find a psychologist in your area. Go to aip.edu.au • Beyond Blue have help available 24 hours a day. Call 1300 22 4636 or go to beyondblue.org.au to chat online.

• Reassure yourself that you’ve felt these feelings before and nothing bad happened to you. • Focus your attention on something outside your own body and symptoms. For example, distract yourself by counting backwards in threes from 100, recall the words from a favourite song or concentrate on the sights and sounds around you. • Fleeing from the situation will only reinforce the perception that your panic attacks are unbearable. If you sit and allow the symptoms to pass, you gain confidence in your ability to cope.

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Surfing legend Tom Carroll shares the tricks of the trade to sweating it out on a stand up paddleboard. As one of the most effective cross training activities you can do, it’s no wonder celebs such as Jennifer Hawkins, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew McConaughey and Australia’s ultimate bachelor, Tim Robards, have been snapped SUPing (that’s Stand Up Paddleboading to the uninitiated). As an activity that’s loads of fun and simple for almost anyone to master, it’s no surprise that SUPing is quickly becoming the most popular water sport around. Australian surfing legend Tom Carroll has recently launched his own range of high-performance Stand Up Paddle Boards – Tom Carroll Paddle Surf, through Global Surf Industries. “Anyone who tries stand up paddling for the first time will feel the effects the next day,” Tom says. “What’s great about stand-up, is it’s a full body workout. When you’re paddling hard, everything is working – your lats, your back, your shoulders, your arms, even your hands and feet. Think about doing 1,500 side sit-ups with rotations per hour. That’s pretty much what you do when you go for a hard stand up paddle workout,” he said. Tom’s tips for getting the most out of a SUP workout:

IT’S ALL ABOUT TECHNIQUE

“As with most sports, technique is really important when it comes to mastering the SUP,” says Tom. He suggests taking a lesson, getting a coach or watching a training video when starting out. “This way, you’re likely to get the hang of things more swiftly, then you’ll be able to get the most out of paddling by starting out with excellent technique and setting up good muscle memory from the outset.”

GET ON THE RIGHT BOARD

With surf, racing, flat water and all-rounder SUPs available, Tom emphasises the importance of choosing a board that is appropriate for your skill level. “The Allrounder style is best for most beginners and a good board to start out on is the Adventure Paddleboarding Bamboo All Rounder SUP (RRP from $1,020). If you’re a little more advanced and are keen to mix up flatwater SUPing with some wave riding, opt for the Adventure Paddleboarding Sixty Forty SUP (RRP

From $1,293), and if you’re really advanced and want to get some serious wave action while working out, try my Tom Carroll Paddle Surf Long Grain SUP (RRP $2,200),” he said.

THE PERFECT PADDLE

“The type of paddle you use is equally as important as the board itself and when you’re holding a paddle for an hour or more, the weight of the paddle is critical,” says Tom. “It’s well worth investing in a top of the line carbon paddle that’s super light and easy to manoeuvre.”

SIZE IT UP

“It’s important to select a board according to your weight,” says Tom. “If you’ve got too much length, it will be much harder to push all that extra board around.” Tom suggests using the manufacturer’s suggested rider weights as a guide and then having a good chat with your retailer before choosing your board length.

HEADS UP

According to Tom, the reason you can lose balance when leaning too far forward or leaning over the board is because of the significant weight of your head, compared to the rest of your body. “Keep your gaze up and become aware of the horizontal plane ahead and practice resisting the temptation to control by looking downward to the board. This does two things; one, it keeps your head over the centre of balance and two, it increases awareness of where you are. Also by maintaining a slight bend at your knees you will create natural shock absorbers, keep shoulders centred over your hips, and feel the movement throughout your body, like a dance with the water, this starts the process of awakening your stabilisers. Before you know it your up and going!” he says. For more information on Tom Carroll Paddle Surf go to surfindustries.com

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To up the ante on your SUP workout, Tom suggests incorporating some High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). He suggests repeating the below routine five to 10 times per paddling session to get “one hell of a workout.” Always warm up at moderate pace (approx 60 percent), within your best form stroke for 10-15 minutes (minimum). • Paddle 100 percent for one minute. • Paddle at 80 percent of your fastest pace for three more minutes. • Rest for one minute. • Repeat five to 10 times. • Paddle at a slow pace for 10 minutes. • Stretch to cool down.

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The human gastrointestinal tract is home to more than 400 bacterial species both beneficial and harmful. The normal flora of the intestinal tract includes a variety of microorganisms, some of which, when they overgrow can cause uncomfortable symptoms or may even become harmful. This overgrowth can occur due to reduced levels of competitive organisms (beneficial bacteria). Probiotics are good bacteria that when introduced to the gastrointestinal system, help recolonise the gut with beneficial organisms. When in balance, these good organisms help to maintain wellbeing, from immune health right through to digestive function.

Where do I find probiotics?

The most commonly known food source of probiotics is in fermented food, such as yoghurt and sauerkraut. While these foods play a vital role your diet, clinical trials show that therapeutic effects occur at higher doses and are strain specific. Dose, strain and species must be considered when choosing a probiotic for your requirements.

When should I take a probiotic?

Diet, lifestyle and certain medications can influence the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut. Antibiotics, particularly those with broad spectrum activity, may kill off many of the beneficial microorganisms in the gut and this may result in side effects of altered intestinal flora. If you have recently taken antibiotics, suffer from gas, flatulence and bloating, or wish to maintain a healthy immune system, then a therapeutic probiotic supplement may be of benefit.

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t may come as a shock to you, but we really don’t know ‘food’ as well as we think we do. We see food every day. It rides with you on the way to work. It waits for you on the shelves of grocery stores. It lives in your fridge and in your pantry. Food may even be in your garden. If we see food this much, you would expect us to know it pretty well, right? Unfortunately we have it very wrong, and our relationship with food isn’t as tight as it would seem. Real food – good food – is what we had many years ago. We must go back to basics with our diet and understand that certain foods have reactions with our bodies. This reaction causes us to feel and be a certain way; and it all starts in our digestive system. We are mistaken about what ‘good food’ is; therefore our current diet is in need of a major clean up! We should be focused on foods which leave us feeling full of vitality, life and wellness. Instead, we are consuming foods which we assume are doing us good, but in fact they leave us feeling fatigued, unfocused and are making us sick. We should be focusing on foods that after digestion, give us the fuel we need to feel and look our best. We need to acknowledge that feeling tired and sick all the time isn’t normal. We can feel better and it’s a matter of changing our diet to feel the difference. When we eat food, it has been revealed that it either leaves an acid or an alkaline residue. In our hectic everyday schedules it is hard to maintain a healthy, balanced diet and we are likely to indulge in foods which leave an acidic residue. This acidic residue exposes us to stress, weight-gain, energy loss, sickness and disease, and also influences sleep quality. An increase in heart disease and obesity has revealed that we are eating too many acid forming foods and not enough alkalising ones. Acid forming foods are any processed foods, sugars, red meats, dairy products, alcohol and even prescription drugs. Alkalising foods are being neglected, even though they should be eaten with every meal. Alkalising foods include fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds. At the moment, our typical diet consists of 70 percent acidic foods and 30 percent alkaline foods, this diet must be reversed completely in order for us to function properly... and the secret to transforming our diet towards wellness lies in green foods. A simple and effective way to achieve a more alkaline state has been developed by a Gold Coast Functional Food Company called Morlife. This product is a high potency food supplement called 50 slim magazine winter 2015

Alkalising Greens ph7.3 which helps the body move to a more alkaline state. Known as the company’s ‘hero product’, Alkalising Greens ph7.3 is packed with potent nutrient-dense green super foods, alkalising minerals and L-glutamine to facilitate an alkalising environment. It also contains specialised herbs which are beneficial for promoting balance. This is the perfect way to maintain a slightly alkaline state. To prove the functional basis of the alkalising greens it has been measured using a PRAL, which indicates its alkalising potency. A positive PRAL reading indicates an acidifying food and in contrast a negative PRAL reading indicates an alkalising measurement; therefore -54 for alkalising greens specifies that it is highly alkalising. After taking the supplement consumers were reporting that they feel more energetic, are less stressed, felt trim and curiously don’t crave chocolate biscuits! Alkalising Greens certainly meets the greens market trend which is currently taking the world by storm and provides the unique answer to wellness. Morlife encourages people who wish to gain a more energetic lifestyle to try Alkalising Greens ph7.3 in conjunction with the 30 Day Alkalising Challenge. The Challenge provides participants with all of the tools they need to move towards a more alkaline diet and lifestyle, in particular specifying which foods are acidifying and which ones are alkalising. The program provides an eating plan, range of recipes, shopping lists, ongoing support from a naturopath and nutritionist and a dedicated website www.alkalisinggreens.com Alkalising Greens ph7.3 comes in a delicious lemon/ lime flavour and is so simple to use! Just pop a tablespoon into a glass of water, juice, smoothie and even foods to gain an alkalising rich source. This highly alkalising greens supplement can be taken twice daily and it won’t take long until you feel the difference, we promise! Alkalising makes sense, as the foods fit the need for the body to be alkaline at ph7.3 where the body was built to function optimally. You will now be empowered to make the right food choices everyday and feel energised, trim and to fulfil the activities you love. At Morlife, we know food. After all, we see it everyday and pride ourselves on producing the upmost nutritious functional foods, which deliver a difference. We provide consumers with food choices which go beyond normal nutritional levels, ensuring you can make food and beverage choices that allow you to take greater control of your health.

the choice of champions From Andy Murray, to Elle Macpherson, to Daniel Craig, Bikram yoga is the celebrity choice. More and more people are embracing Bikram yoga as a form of exercise for the mind, body and soul. Bikram yoga, developed by Bikram Choudhury, is a form of hatha yoga which takes place in a room heated to 40 degrees celsius with around 40 percent humidity. The 60 or 90 minute classes consist of a series of 26 postures, which are repeated twice and held for between ten seconds to a minute. Controlled breathing sets the pace of the class with a “savasana” or break between each pose when the focus is on being completely still in both body and mind. An accredited Bikram yoga instructor guides you through each pose, taking your mind away from the troubles of your day and making you concentrate on achieving the best possible pose for you at that time.

ga benefits of bikram yo • Works every organ, gland, nerve, tendon, ligament and muscle in the whole body every Bikram Yoga session • Expands your capacity to breathe deeply and fully • Prevents injury and may prevent or improve chronic illness • Improvement in T-cell function and your immune system • Promotes better sleep, you may even need to sleep less • Improvement in posture and body awareness • Improve the healing and regenerative powers of your body • Lengthening and strengthening of muscles • Muscular and skeletal network are enhanced • Weight bearing exercise will help prevent osteoporosis • Improves heart and lung function • Improves back conditions of pain and misalignment • Helps cultivate a sense of wellbeing and a more peaceful mind • Improves flexibility of your spine in its range of motion in all directions allowing the improvement in function of your central nervous system. Better nervous system communication means a better functioning body and mind • Integration of both sides of the brain to improve memory, learning, body coordination and balance • Builds mental strength and teaches you to hold your mind in a focused and meditative state.

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Under your skin

Weight-loss surgery is proving to be life changing for many overweight people, but the resulting excess skin can lead to physical and emotional problems. The Lotus Institute offers a range of surgical and non-surgical solutions.

r Peter Widdowson at The Lotus Institute is an expert in Massive Weight-Loss Surgery – the removal of excess skin after a large amount of weight has been lost. He also offers a range of non-surgical procedures to address this problem, procedures he says are producing life-changing results for his patients. “While there is a greater emphasis in sectors of today’s society towards maintaining fitness, health and appearance, other sectors of society are putting themselves at great health risk by overeating (the wrong foods), reducing exercising and generally not taking care of their bodies,” Dr Widdowson says. “Medical conditions such as Metabolic Syndrome, insulin resistance, visceral adiposity (excess visceral fat), and Type 2 diabetes are becoming commonplace as the obesity numbers in Australia skyrocket. As a result, surgical procedures of gastric banding, sleeves and bypasses are increasing in numbers. “Losing anything from 20 to 200-plus kilos, individuals who undergo these surgeries may reduce their chances of developing hypertension, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, gastocoesophy reflux disease (GORD), snoring and sleep apnoea, and the psychological effects of being overweight. “However, in its place is a slimmer, fitter, healthy version of themselves with areas of loose, hangy skin commonly in the upper arms, breasts (in both females and males), abdomen and back/hips, and inner and lower thighs and buttocks. “While clothing can cover these areas, the problems of chaffing, rashes, and inability to exercise comfortably have lead me to hear from some patients that they were more comfortable with their body when they were large. “This has led to another area of plastic and reconstructive surgery called Massive Weight-Loss Surgery, where areas of excess skin can be resected in all or some of these areas.” Dr Widdowson has become an expert in such procedures over a period of time by attending conferences dedicated to these procedures and acquiring the expertise through overseas colleagues, interaction and reading body contouring journals. Dr Widdowson says a patient can be transformed from an internally “slim” individual whose skin seems far too big for them, to an eternally grateful patient who feels confident and can present to society the body they feel they have inside. “These procedures, of course, are not confined to the “massive” weight-loss patient, but also to the individual who has developed some droopiness of breasts, abdomen, thighs, or arms from multi-pregnancies and fluctuating weight (5-10 kilos),” Dr Widdowson says. 54 slim magazine winter 2015

With his years of clinical experience, Dr Widdowson has the expertise to treat all these stubborn body areas but says surgery may not necessary be the only answer and there are other non-surgical or minor surgical procedures he and the staff at The Lotus Institute can offer. “After weight-loss by surgical gastric bypass procedures or just plain hard work, diet and exercise, an individual may have resistant pockets of fat,” Dr Widdowson says. “They may be suitable for minor liposuction and cryolipolysis (destroying fat globules in a fat freezing machine).” Dr Widdowson says he understands that cost is an important factor for most patients. “In Australia it is difficult to compete on price with overseas Asian consortiums,” Dr Widdowson says. “But I urge patients to do their research and ensure they are giving themselves the best possible care and after care. At The Lotus Institute you are getting the best possible price available in Australia.” “More importantly, at The Lotus Institute, you are receiving the expertise of one of Australia’s leading Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeons. “We encourage you to shop around, but please give The Lotus Institute the opportunity to present ourselves, our ideas and prices to you.”

The Lotus Institute will: • LISTEN to your concerns. • CONSIDER all of your requests whether they be life-style, budgetary, or health. • PROVIDE you with a plan that suits your needs. • Have the EXPERTISE to undertake the PLAN. • REVISIT your situation with multiple consultations with your surgeon and staff as necessary. For more information go to lotus-institute.com.au or call 07 5509 4488.

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Ten ways to keep life simple Annette Spanski

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Anti-ageing coach and blogger Annette Spanski’s top ten tips for embracing the joys of ageing.

#1 Balance your hormones: Regular hormone checks will ensure you keep your hormones balanced and healthy. Doing so will help you age with vibrant health (now who doesn’t want that?), happiness, and with all your marbles intact. #2 Put yourself first: It isn’t selfish; it’s essential, because when you feel good, everyone in your life receives the best of you. #3 Supplement wisely: It can help to supplement our diet in order to maintain optimal health, especially as we age. Just ensure you do your research before you spend your hard earned dollars on any supplements, as many may not be as effective as they claim to be. #4 Think positively: You attract in your life whatever you give your attention, energy and focus to, whether positive or negative; so focus on the positive. #5 Move your body: We hear it over and over again, but it always rings true: if you want to avoid having an unhealthy, untoned body, you must work out regularly. Forget the latest exercise craze, choose something that you will stick with and make it an enjoyable activity. My favourites are weight training, yoga and walking. #6 Chill and learn to relax: Too much stress makes you age prematurely. Apart from the grey hair and wrinkles, there could be memory problems, fatigue, anxiety, and high blood pressure possibly heading your way. So learn to chill out and don’t “stress yourself old”.

#7 Avoid pharmaceuticals: Unless it’s absolutely necessary, try to avoid taking medication, and only use medication according to its intended use. Too many of us today reach for the quick fix, Band-Aid cure of pharmaceuticals. A healthy body is a master at healing itself. Whenever you can treat a problem or condition without pharmaceuticals long term, it can be the better and safer path to choose. #8 Sleep well: Getting sleep, staying asleep, and waking up rested is vital to your body’s health. It also improves your moods and lets you enthusiastically begin your day. #9 Technology time-out: Try spending a day with friends and family, without making calls, reading or sending texts. Abandon Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the internet during a get-together. #10 Put health first: My grandmother used to say, “Without your health, you have nothing: Ask yourself this question when life becomes stressful and you begin putting other priorities before your wellbeing: “Is it worth risking my health over?”. Annette Spanski, anti-ageing coach & blogger @ keeplifesimple.com.au “Sharing my quest to looking and feeling fantastic at forty something.”

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orna Jane Clarkson, founder of Lorna Jane and an active living advocate says clean eating is all about finding a way to eat the foods you love while nourishing your body at the same time. “Clean eating is so much more than counting calories or strictly avoiding certain food groups. It’s about doing what’s best for your body to ensure you look and perform at you very best every single day,” Lorna said. Her new book, Clean and Simple Living is full of nourishing know how for the active woman on the go. Developed by the team that produce the Lorna Jane’s 24/7 Active Living and Wellbeing blog, Move Nourish Believe (movenourishbelieve.com), Clean and Simple Living includes an introduction from Lorna, in which she shares her personal advice about how to ditch detrimental diets and instead embrace pure, clean eating.

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recipes Roast Beet, Rosemary and Chia Seed Tart SERVES: 4 PREP + COOK TIME: 45 MINUTES NUTRITION COUNTS PER SERVE: 20.5g protein, 52.1g fat, 34.6g saturated fat, 44.0g carbohydrate, 16.5g fibre

Pastry 2 tablespoons chia seeds 2 tablespoons warm water 1½ cups (180g) wholemeal spelt flour 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt 50g cold unsalted organic butter, chopped 1 organic egg ¼ cup (60ml) coconut oil, melted Filling 3 red and 3 golden baby beets (500g) with stems and leaves attached 8 cloves garlic, unpeeled 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 long sprigs of rosemary 2 tablespoons coconut oil 3 medium red onions (450g), sliced thinly ½ cup (120g) soft goat’s cheese, crumbled Dressing 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Roast Beet, Rosemary and Chia Seed Tart

Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup Serves: 4 PREP + COOK TIME: 40 MINUTES NUTRITION COUNTS PER SERVE: 31.4g protein, 19.0g fat, 13.9g saturated fat, 27.5g carbohydrate, 4.5g fibre

½ bunch (60g) coriander 1 teaspoon coconut oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 2.5cm (1-inch) fresh ginger, chopped 1 stalk lemongrass, crushed 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste 3 cups (750ml) homemade chicken stock 275ml coconut cream (full fat) 500g (1lb) sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 2 skinless organic chicken breast fillets (460g), sliced thinly 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ teaspoon fish sauce 4 radishes, finely sliced radish cress, to garnish black pepper, to taste Wash coriander well. Separate the coriander leaves and stalks and chop separately. Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, chilli, ginger, lemongrass, coriander stalks and curry paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until the aromas are released. Add the chicken stock, coconut cream and sweet potatoes. Bring to the boil; simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Remove the lemongrass and discard. Stand 10 minutes to cool. Carefully transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth. Return to the saucepan, add the sliced chicken breasts and cook gently for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir through the lime juice and fish sauce, scatter with the coriander leaves, radishes, radish cress, black pepper and serve.

Trim beetroots, leaving a little of the stem attached. Finely chop the remaining beetroot stems to make up about 2 tablespoons. Set aside for the pastry. Pick a handful of larger beetroot leaves, shred finely and set aside. Pick a handful of small beetroot leaves and set aside whole. Discard any remaining leaves and stems. Make the pastry. Combine chia seeds and water in a medium bowl. Stand for 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, rub together flour, salt and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and reserved chopped beetroot stems. Whisk egg and oil in a separate bowl, add to the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Knead the pastry with your hands for a few minutes into a ball, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 180°C. Chop beetroots into quarters and place on lined baking tray with garlic, thyme and rosemary. Drizzle with half the coconut oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, remove garlic and roast for another 15 minutes until beetroot is tender. Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan over low heat, cook onions, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until very soft. Add larger shredded leaves, stir for 2 minutes or until wilted. Season to taste. Roll pastry between sheets of baking paper with a rolling pin into a 30cm round disc. Place into a 2.5cm deep, 23cm (base measurement) round fluted pastry tin. Trim edges. Bake tart case in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden. Spread onion mixture on base, top with roasted beets, peeled garlic and goat’s cheese. Bake for a further 10 minutes or until cheese is golden. Whisk olive oil and juice together in a small bowl, season to taste. Add reserved small beetroot leaves; toss to coat. Top tart with chopped beetroot leaves and sprinkle with remaining chia seeds. Garinish with micro herbs and shredded carrot, if desired.

Turkey Zucchini-Layered Lasagne SERVES: 4 PREP + COOK TIME: 1 HOUR, 30 MINUTES NUTRITION COUNTS PER SERVE: 44.2g protein, 34.2g fat, 19.9g saturated fat, 14g carbohydrate, 7g fibre

1 tablespoon coconut oil 500g turkey breast mince 1 small brown onion (80g), chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 carrot, grated finely 4 large ripe tomatoes (880g) diced finely 1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon fennel seeds salt and pepper 3 medium zucchinis (courgette) (360g), sliced lengthwise in 2mm very thin slices

Turkey Zucchini-Layered Lasagne

Quinoa Roast Vegetable Layered Pie with Chicken SERVES: 4 PREP + COOK TIME: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES NUTRITION COUNT PER SERVE: 27.8g protein, 54.1g fat, 10.2g saturated fat, 42.5g carbohydrate, 11.7g fibre

Quinoa Vegetable Filling 400g pumpkin, peeled and cubed, about 3cm cubes 300g sweet potato, peeled and cubed, about 3cm cubes 1 medium red capsicum (200g), de-seeded and cubed salt and pepper pinch of cinnamon 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted 1 large (250g) skinless chicken breast fillet 1 cup (130g) cooked quinoa, cooked as per packet instructions Macadamia Sauce 2 cups (250g) macadamias 1½ cups (375ml) water pinch turmeric 1 tablespoon organic dijon mustard 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast salt and pepper

White Cheese Sauce 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons wholemeal spelt flour 1 cup almond milk 1 teaspoon paprika 1½ cups (120g) grated parmesan or pecorino cheese salt and pepper sage leaves and shaved parmesan to garnish Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a square 8 cup (2L) ovenproof dish with coconut oil. Heat coconut oil in large saucepan over a high heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes or until soft. Add turkey mince, cook, stirring to break up lumps for about 10 minutes or until slightly browned. Add garlic and carrot, cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, carrot, oregano, basil and fennel seeds. Season well. Bring to the boil, then turn down heat and simmer, covered for 5 minutes. Remove lid, simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until sauce is thick. Remove from heat. Make a white cheese sauce. Heat oil in a small saucepan and add flour. Stir for 30 seconds. Gradually add milk, stirring until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in paprika and 1 cup of the cheese. Season to taste. Place one-third of the zucchini in prepared baking pan. Spread half of the turkey mixture on the bottom. Top with of the cheese sauce. Repeat these layers, finishing with a layer of zucchini and cheese sauce, topped with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is browned. Garnish with sage leaves and shaved parmesan if desired.

Parsley Crust 1 cup (70g) gluten-free breadcrumbs 1 cup firmly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped finely 1 garlic clove, minced pinch of cinnamon salt and pepper 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted Preheat oven to 180°C. Season vegetables with salt, pepper and cinnamon and toss with coconut oil and roast in the oven for 40 minutes or until vegetables are cooked. Place chicken in a small baking dish lined with baking paper. Season with salt and pepper and pour ½ cup water into dish. Place in oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Stand chicken until cool enough to handle. Shred chicken with hands. Mix vegetables, quinoa and chicken. Blend all sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth. Combine all parsley crust ingredients in a bowl, mix well to combine and set aside. Add quinoa vegetable filling to a 20 x 20cm square ovenproof baking dish. Spoon macadamia sauce over the top and sprinkle parsley crust on top. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until crust is golden and crunchy. 60 slim magazine winter 2015

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recipes Green Breakfast Bowl SERVES: 1 PREP + COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES NUTRITION COUNT PER SERVE: 28.9g protein, 78.4g

2 extra large organic eggs (59g) 2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped finely 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped finely 2 stalks of green curly kale, de-stemmed 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional) 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed (optional) ½ cup (100g) cooked quinoa, as per packet instructions, using vegetable broth instead of water 75g Swiss brown mushrooms, sliced ½ medium avocado (125g) 1 tablespoon sauerkraut ¼ cup coriander leaves 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds 1 tablespoon chopped almonds Soft boil the eggs. Peel and roll in half of the parsley and mint leaves and set aside. Thoroughly rinse the kale leaves in cold water and tear into chunks.

Green Breakfast Bowl

Apple Strawberry Macadamia Crumble SERVES: 2 PREP + COOK TIME: 40 MINUTES NUTRITION COUNT PER SERVE: 8.8g protein, 40.2g fat, 19.9g saturated fat, 21.6g carbohydrate, 6.1g fibre

Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic and stir. Throw in the kale and use tongs to move it around the pan. Sprinkle in half of the salt, pepper, chilli flakes and lemon juice and continue cooking until slightly wilted but still crisp, about 1-2 minutes. Remove kale from heat and place in serving bowl. Sauté mushrooms and add half the remaining salt, pepper, chilli flakes and lemon. Place in bowl next to kale. Place quinoa next to mushrooms in serving bowl. Press the avocado into the remaining chopped parsley and mint. Place in bowl next to quinoa. Finally, place the sauerkraut in the middle of the bowl. Place eggs on top of kale and top with coriander. Season with remaining salt, pepper, chilli flakes, lemon and sesame seeds, almonds and serve.

Filling 3 medium apples (450g) (any variety) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 250g strawberries Crumble 1 cup (120g) almond meal ½ cup (45g) oats ¼ cup (35g) macadamias, chopped ¼ cup (50g) pumpkin seed kernels (pepitas) 1 tablespoon chia seeds ½ cup (125ml) coconut oil or organic butter 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract fresh fruit to serve Preheat oven to 160°C. Cut apples into thin wedges, keeping the skin on. Place into a large steamer basket over a pot of simmering water, sprinkle the cinnamon over the top and cover. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until apples are tender. Slice strawberries into quarters. Place steamed apple and strawberries into 3cm deep, 18 x 24cm (base measurement) baking dish and spread the fruit across the base surface. Make the crumble. Mix all of the dry ingredients in a bowl. Melt the coconut oil or butter and pour over dry ingredients. Add liquid sweetener (honey or maple syrup) and vanilla extract. Stir well. The crumble mix should form a ball when squeezed in your hand. If it doesn’t, add some more coconut oil or butter. Spread crumble over the fruit in the baking dish, covering completely. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crumble is golden. Top with fresh fruit. Serve with natural Greek yoghurt or vanilla labne (a Middle Eastern yoghurt cheese).

Apple Strawberry Macadamia Crumble

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real food recipes

Conscious living made easy.

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Easy Zucchini Gratin

lexx Stuart is on a mission to share the importance of a low tox life, and to help people transition in a positive and empowering way – all guilt, shame, doom and gloom left at the door. Having had a full career spanning the cosmetics and hospitality industries, Alexx’s passion for uncovering the truths behind what goes ‘on’ and ‘in’ us, quickly became her main professional focus after she saw the astounding difference they made in her own personal recovery from chronic illness. She creates articles, recipes, books and courses to help people towards better health for them and for our planet. Passionate about disease reversal, prevention, positive living and food system repair, Alexx passionately focuses on driving delicious and positive awareness at the grass roots in the hope of handing the world in better repair to her son and all the little people in the world who will one day be big. Here, Alexx shares some of her favourite winter dishes.

recipes Powerhouse Coconut Pancakes

It’s long been a dream of mine to create a decent version of hotcakes... I found this to be my favourite so far!

Why on earth create grain free, gluten free and nut free hot cakes? Grains turn to sugar which for the most part turn to fat stores in our bodies. That, plus for me, sporadic allergy, bloating, autoimmune issues, means I tend create recipes that avoid grains and ingredients that stress out the body. It’s long been a dream of mine to create a decent version of hotcakes, which I truly miss. Using almond meal to substitute flour just doesn’t do it for me, texture wise and so with coconut flour, I found this to be my favourite so far! Makes 10-12 hotcakes.

Powerhouse Coconut Pancakes

45g (½ cup) coconut flour 170g (¾ cup) milk of your choice (I use raw milk, but if you’re non-dairy a cashew milk is delish for this) 3 pasture-raised eggs 1 teaspoon aluminium free baking powder ½ tsp vanilla powder and / or cinnamon (optional but very yummy!) Generous amount of coconut oil or butter, for the frying pan Texture option: Add ½ cup milk and 3 tablespoons tapioca flour for a more traditional texture, while still keeping all that good coconut flour in there for fibre. Get your pan on a medium heat and melt a teaspoon or two of butter or oil in it. Whisk your eggs for a few seconds in a large mixing bowl, by hand is fine. Add coconut flour, baking powder and vanilla powder and whisk and then let stand until it’s a thick goop – about a minute or two. Add milk and whisk until all combined. Spoon the thick batter into pan by the heaped tablespoon and gently spread out a little so diameter is about three inches. Fry for two minutes each side and make a stack in the oven (on low heat) to allow you to build up your collection for breaky. Blueberry compote (or any other berry for that matter!) To serve, before you start making the hotcakes, get a pot going on low with 2 cups of blueberries, a pinch of ground cinnamon and a tbsp of rice syrup or 6 drops stevia and let it cook unassisted. Then it’s all ready at the same time. Serve with a little natural yoghurt.

Easy Zucchini Gratin Pomegranate & Cinnamon Chia Pudding

Pomegranate & Cinnamon Chia Pudding

In a 300ml‘ish’ jar pop the following: 2 tbsp frozen berries of your choice 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds (to deseed a pomegranate, simply cut in half, face half down into a big bowl, and whack the skin with a rolling pin and watch them fall out easily) ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp linseeds or linseed meal 1 ½ tbsp chia seeds Fill jar 2/3 full with coconut cream and 1/3 coconut water. Give it a good shake and set in fridge overnight or at least three hours. To serve simply sprinkle a few extra pomegranate arils on top.

This zucchini gratin is such a comforting, luscious way to enjoy zucchini. If you’re over your steamed or sautéed zucchini, then this will get you back in love with my favourite green vegetable – shhh, don’t tell kale but an old flame is back in my heart! Serves four to six as a side dish or two as a main meal with a side salad. 40g butter or ghee, or coconut oil 6 medium sized zucchini, chopped into wheels ½ cm thick 1 purple onion (2 if small), roughly chopped 1 large clove of garlic 1 heaped teaspoon Provençale / French dried herb mix (if using fresh, do 2 tablespoon of chopped parsley and two thyme sprigs) a little parmeggiano reggiano / gran padano to sprinkle over the top (I use these cheeses because they are raw milk cheeses, packed with enzymes and much more digestible than pasteurised cheeses) optional nutrient boosting extras… 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (full of B Vitamins) 1 teaspoon dulse flakes (seaweed flakes packed with minerals) Melt fats in a medium pan and pop onion in. Saute for 2 minutes. Add zucchini wheels, garlic, herbs (and nutritional yeast and dulse flakes if you’re adding those). Toss around casually for 5-10 minutes and get on with other stuff. Once the zucchini is well cooked and quite soft, grab either a fork, masher or stick mixer and mash just about 1/3 of the mixture (so there are some wheels intact and some mixture is more like a mash). Pour into a baking dish of your choosing and sprinkle your cheese on top and grill for 5-10 minutes until the top is deep golden colour. Serve either as a delicious lunch with a side salad or as a side dish to roast chicken, beef or baked fish. Dairy free note: Simply sprinkle with nutritional yeast and a little almond meal or rice crumbs on top instead of the cheese. slim-magazine.com.au 63

Slow Cooked Tamari Chicken Drumsticks

Slow Cooked Tamari Chicken Drumsticks For a family of three or four, this recipe, will provide you with two additional meals and a good batch of stock to use for umpteen other meals again, with the addition of a few basic extras each time. If you have a big family, invest in a big stock pot from a chef ’s supply store and double the batch. 12 chicken legs 1 cup stock (chicken or vegetable. if you don’t have stock, just do extra water, and chuck an extra ½ onion in and break a carrot in to and pop that in too) 1 cup water 1 inch knob ginger, cut in two and thrown in 2-3 garlic cloves 1 x 2cm piece turmeric (optional) 1 medium sized purple onion, roughly chopped 4 tablespoons tamari (wheat free soy) 3 tablespoons rice syrup (maple or honey if you prefer) 50g butter or coconut oil Pre heat your oven to 140°C. Sauté the drumsticks for a couple of minutes in two batches, with the butter and onion on stove on a high heat. Just pop the six you’ve done in a bowl while you do the other half and then add them back in. Add all remaining liquids and spices. Pop the lid on, transfer to oven 3-4 hours.

Coconut Cupcakes These coconut cupcakes are grain, gluten, fructose, nut and dairy free. And they’re delicious. Best of all you don’t need to even break out the whisk or mixer. This is the perfect recipe for whenever there are food sensitivities or allergies of varying kinds at your next get together. This recipe makes 10 large cupcakes. Dry ingredients (in one bowl) 120g buckwheat flour 40g coconut flour (for full grain-free, take out the buckwheat flour and use 80g coconut flour and increase to two eggs) 1 teaspoon aluminium free baking powder 2 /3 teaspoon bi carb soda 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder (if you don’t have, just do two teaspoons vanilla bean extract in the wet ingredient bowl) 40g desiccated coconut

Pull out of the oven and back onto the stove and add a bunch of chopped Chinese broccoli, and 300g green beans or ½ head of broccoli, chopped. Pop lid back on for five minutes to cook the vegetables in the steam and liquid of the chicken dish and then spoon onto plates to serve, two drumsticks and green vegetables. If you like you can cook some quinoa or brown rice to serve with it also.

COCONUT CUPCAKES

Wet ingredients (in a second bowl) Place 1 egg, broken up with a fork first in the bowl (if you have egg allergy to cater for, you can replace the egg with 50ml extra of coconut milk. It will be a little less stable in texture if you wanted to make a cake, but still perfect for cupcakes). Add 160ml rice syrup (I feel better personally with low/no fructose baking when possible given that the liver can process about two pieces of fruit’s worth a day… if you don’t subscribe to that choice feel free to use honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, coconut syrup or rapidura as unrefined natural sweetening options. You could also use stevia glycerate or erythritol if needs be, although I find them to taste very chemically). Add 120ml coconut milk (there is a little fructose in coconut milk. If super sensitive/fructose malabsorption issues, replace with nut milk or whole milk). Add 90ml melted butter (you could use ghee or coconut oil for extra dairy sensitivity). Pop the oven on 180°C non-fan forced setting. Once you’ve got everything in your wet and dry bowls, just give them each a little stir through. Combine the bowls together and stir through until just combined. Leave for a minute to firm up. Pour into your cupcake cups, leaving 1cm off the top for rising. Bake for 20-25 minutes, doing a skewer test at 20 minutes to check. When the skewer comes out clean, you’re done. For a thermomix: Pop everything (make sure butter is cooled so it doesn’t cook the egg) into the thermomix and blend on Speed 6 for 5 seconds. Reverse Speed 5 for 3 seconds. Done.

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For a family of three or four, this recipe, will provide you with two additional meals.

recipes Cracking Cruciferous Soup It’s like a meal title from a Dr Seuss book, and it’s cracking in more ways than taste. How’s 20 minutes in the making and $14 dollars to feed four people a delicious organic meal? Soothing, restorative and warming. I love the ‘stick mix’ method of soup making when you’re strapped for time – you don’t need to chop anything with precision, as it’s all about to be puréed. This soup forgives you, just get everything in the pan already and enjoy! 50g butter (or coconut oil if you’re dairy free) 1 medium sized red onion, rough chopped 3 medium sized leeks, rough chopped 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed, no need to chop 600g cauliflower, roughly chopped 1 small head of broccoli, rough chopped ½ bunch of black Tuscan cabbage, rough chopped (or 2 handfuls baby spinach, or 4 chard/spinach stalks) 1.25 litres chicken stock (or vegetable stock if you’re vegan/vegetarian) 2 sprigs thyme 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt (or pure salt of some kind, just not man made) ½ cup of additive free pouring cream or coconut milk (this is optional. It will add body, creaminess and a ‘stick to your ribs’ nourishment if you’re super hungry) Pop butter in the pan with the leeks and onion and soften until slightly golden. Add the garlic, vegetables, thyme and salt and sauté for a minute or two. Then top with the stock. Cook for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and blitz with your stick mixer, adding the cream/coconut milk at this point if you’re adding it. Taste and season with salt and pepper as you like.

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g n i l g g Ju Act

Even basic skills have to be learned and, with the increased popularity of electronic entertainment, many children have lost basic coordination skills. James Bustar says juggling can help develop those skills.

here are no shortage of distractions for people nowadays, and children are among the most distractible people on the planet. In some ways, this is a good thing; kids are exposed to much more of the world than they were even twenty years ago. But the constant barrage of electronic distractions, from cutting edge video games to plain old cartoons, has had a huge, undeniable impact on kids. It has worked to stunt many skills that were once considered standard. According to juggler James Bustar, “There’s a startling lack of hand-eye coordination among people—young people especially—and juggling helps sharpen this vital skill.” Bustar is far from the only person who thinks so. Studies have shown that, perhaps unsurprisingly, there is a direct connection between a lack of physical activity and a lack of coordination. Even something as simple as catching a thrown ball—hardly considered a difficult feat—is now slipping away as a common skill. Much like language skills, hand-eye coordination is considered a basic skill, but it isn’t really as simple as it seems. Also like language skills, the younger you are, the easier it is to learn, and the older you get, the less likely you are to learn these skills. Physical coordination isn’t something that can be learned, necessarily; it has to be developed, from as young an age as possible. While many video games do involve a degree of hand-eye coordination—or at least claim to—they don’t actually give children a sense of the world around them. They do give a sense of perception, but for the wrong thing. It gives a sense of perception through a two-dimensional window. While playing mobile games will increase response time to other video games, it doesn’t translate into a three-dimensional world. The rules for real life are more sensitive and difficult than any video game rules, and they have to be learned through experience. While ball sports are a good place to start increasing coordination, juggling is an activity that is easy to pick up, safe, and appropriate for most age levels, and yet, it requires speed, coordination, perception, and real dexterity. Juggling, like many activities that involve high levels of physical and hand-eye coordination, is also an effective stress-reliever, regardless of age. It’s long been known that physical activity has a strong, almost therapeutic effect on people. This is especially true when, like juggling, the activity requires a good deal of mental focus. Because it requires a keen sense of attention to the world in front of them. Not only is this a skill that is unfortunately lacking among the youth of many developed nations, it also helps people get out of their heads. A lot of stress comes from an unhealthy focus on distracting, scary, or otherwise unpleasant thoughts. By forcing you to interact with the world with rapid-fire precision, an act as basic as juggling will draw the mind away from these thoughts. There’s a reason that sports are among the most popular stress-relievers worldwide; they put you into a different, more present-oriented state of mind. Speaking of sports, juggling is also an excellent addition to most crosstraining regimens. It is especially useful for athletes. From rugby to golf, there’s hardly a sport on the planet that doesn’t require quick reaction times and a strong sense of perception. Unlike some training activities, where you may need weeks to tell if its working, there’s no question about how good you’re doing with juggling. From toss to toss, success and failure are clean-cut, and that means it’s easy to track your progress.

James Bustar, Hilarious Juggling, Antics and Mayhem Live. Email info@jamesbustar.com, call 0401 608 937, or go to jamesbustar.com

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Win one of four T-Zone skincare packs We all know someone who has struggled with acne or those unwanted ‘spots’ over the years, especially as a teenager. The first skincare range to launch at thebeautyoffice.com. au has the answer. T-Zone is a fast, effective and natural alternative to help prevent and treat spot-prone skin plus keep it healthy, clear and irritation-free. The product range includes: Clear Pore Gel Facial Wash, $9.99; Deep Pore Cleansing Cream Wash, $9.99; Shine Control Cleansing Wipes,$6.99; Clear Out Nose Pore Strips, $4.99; Blackhead Fighting Facial Scrub, $9.99; Rapid Action Spot Zapping Gel, $9.99; and Skin Clearing Face Moisturiser, $9.99. The T-Zone range is the ultimate spot fighting skincare with natural ingredients and anti-bacterial properties for clear refreshed skin at all times, available now at thebeautyoffice.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with T-Zone in the subject line. Include your contact details.

Win one of six 500g Raw Fermented Paleo Protein Packs Leading health food company, Amazonia, have launched their brand new Raw Fermented Paleo Protein, in vanilla and lucuma flavour, catering to a growing number of paleo diet followers. Made with nourishing wholefood ingredients, the protein combines a sprouted base with fermented seeds and greens, plus superfoods such as whole Peruvian sacha inchi, fermented spirulina, quinoa and chia. Using the unique principles of fermentation allows for high-bioavailability of nutrients in a form that is gentle on the digestive system. Developed by doctors, naturopaths, nutritionists and the team at Amazonia, the raw range focuses on what our bodies really need: simple, raw, whole nutrition. For more information go to amazonia.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with AMAZONIA in the subject line. Include your contact details.

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Win a Technogym Wellness Ball We have all heard by now that sitting down for extended periods is not good for our health and wellbeing. To that end, Technogym has devised the ultimate antidote to slouching or perching on a chair: the Wellness Ball Active Sitting. Active Sitting is much more than a dynamic ‘ballchair’. It will help your back to continuously perform a series of micro-movements that improve the spine-stabilising action of your abdominal and lumbar muscles, known as the ‘core’ muscles. Queenslanders can find state-of-the-art Technogym line at Sovereign Interiors, Upton St, Bundall, Fitness First Mermaid Waters Platinum and Palazzo Versace Fitness & Wellbeing Centre. For more information go to technogym.com or call 1800 615 440. To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with TECHNOGYM in the subject line. Include your contact details.

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Win one of 10 Qsilica packs Qsilica high strength ONE-A-DAY tablets are a convenient once-daily supplement providing beneficial effects for the health, function and appearance of the skin, hair and nails. Colloidal mineral silica plays a role in the healthy growth and functioning of connective tissues including hair, skin and nails. Selenium and Zinc may assist in protecting the body against free radical damage. The clinically researched nutrient Biotin may help strengthen nails that are brittle and prone to splitting or breaking. Vegan friendly. Voted ‘Best Vitamin/Mineral Supplement’ in the UK’s Janey Loves 2013 Platinum Awards. For more information go to qsilica.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with QSILICA in the subject line. Include your contact details.

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Win one of two Botáni Starter packs Botáni has been a trusted innovator of natural skin care products and pharmaceuticals for over a decade, based on a tradition and commitment to research and development. A holistic brand founded by a caring naturopath who loves people and cares for their skin. The Botáni Starter Pack includes 1 x Olive Soothing Cleanser 100ml; 1 x Soothing Facial Mist 50ml; 1 x Exfoliating 2 in 1 Scrub & Mask 100g; 1 x Olive Skin Serum 15ml; 1 x Olive Repair Cream 120g; 1 x Eco Clear Body Bar 125g; 1 x Healing Lip Balm 10g; and 1 x face washer. We have two packs valued at $200 each. Botáni is available at Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy, Good Price Pharmacy, selected Discount Drug Stores and independent pharmacies and health food stores. For more go to botani.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with BOTANI in the subject line. Include your contact details.

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Win one of three Bounce Spirulina Ginseng Defence Boost pack As winter is well and truly here, Bounce Spirulina Ginseng Defence Boost is the only snack you should be stocking for healthy winter nutrition. The ultimate natural energy lift, this defence booster will keep you on the ball. Combining superfoods spirulina and ginseng known for their extensive health benefits, it’s power-packed with vitamins and antioxidants, is easily digestible and provides slow-releasing energy to help you to feel great and perform at your best. If you are looking for a healthy, immune supportive snack this winter then grab a Bounce Spirulina Ginseng Defence Boost ball. What makes this Bounce ball extra nourishing is the unique ingredient profile including the immune protective spirulina. We have three boxes of 12 for you to win, valued at $36 each. Available at Woolworths and health retailers. For more go to au.bouncelifestyle.com To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with BOUNCE in the subject line. Include your contact details.

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Win one of six Eco Tan packs One of our favourite product ranges at SLIM is Eco Tan, and our Eco Tan packs contain the Eco by Sonya Body Wash and Eco Tan Invisible Tan. The Eco by Sonya Body Wash is soap free and nourishing to sensitive skin. Designed to prolong the life of your tan, it is said using the Eco by Sonya Body Wash is like showering in a Pina Colada. The Invisible Tan is an easy, one-application tan, best suited to medium to olive skin tones which develops overnight without staining the sheet. We have six packs, valued at $56.90 each, for you to win. For more information go to ecotan.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with ECO TAN in the subject line. Include your contact details.

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Win one of four Inc Female programs International Nutrition Co provides men and women with the ultimate range of specialised products to build muscle, train hard and recover well. The series of customised programs, which assist to reach personal training, fitness and weight-loss targets, are created to tone, shred, improve sports training fitness, and optimise a healthy balanced diet. INC Female Program 1 is designed to increase lean muscle and improve tone. Female Program 1 includes Shred Max Pro, the ultimate lean protein powder; Carnitine fat metabolism tablets; and Shred Max Pro Bar protein bars. INC Female Program 2 is a unique body toner, designed to create a leaner more toned body. Female Program 2 includes Diet Whey high protein low fat powder; and Carnitine fat metabolism capsules. We have two of each program for you to win. For more information go to incsports.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with INC in the subject line. Include your contact details and please specify which program you would like to win.

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Win one of two Klika Yoga Swing

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This yoga swing/hammock allows you to perform stretching exercise and yoga routine aerially minimizing the effect of gravity on body. The yoga swing is light, versatile and beneficial in a variety of ways, helping tone, stretch, strengthen and rejuvenate the body. It features six gripping handles which are made of durable foam that can be used to expertise various poses and stretches. It can be set up easily anywhere with the help of provided straps such as beams, bars, power racks, swing-sets, doorways and even trees that can support your weight. We have two for you to win valued at $89 each. For more information go to klika.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with KLIKA YOGA SWING in the subject line. Include your contact details.

Battle ropes give you an intense upper body workout as you put your whole body into training including hips, shoulders, arms and abs, building endurance and strength while toning and sculpting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nothing else is going to make you look this fit and toned. Workouts out with exercise ropes are non-impact meaning beginners right up to bodybuilding professionals will gain a fantastic workout in minutes. Give your body a new workout routine you will enjoy, with plenty of routines available you can usually only achieve in a professional gymnasium. We have two for you to win valued at $95 each. For more information go to klika.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with KLIKA BATTLE ROPE in the subject line. Include your contact details.

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Win one of two Klika Yoga packs The Klika Yoga Pack includes a yoga ball, mat, roller, and resistance band. The Powertrain yoga anti-burst ball is the perfect companion for yoga exercise and Pilates routines, and is also great for many pregnancy exercises. The roller with carry bag is the perfect tool for yoga, Pilates, fitness exercises, physiotherapy and rehabilitation; the Powertrain yoga exercise mat provides great comfort and absorption so as to enable you to concentrate entirely on your exercise session; and the yoga resistance band is ideal for yoga and Pilates fitness, toning and strength training in classes or at home. Each pack is valued at $54.95 and we have two for you to win. For more information go to klika.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with KLIKA YOGA PACK in the subject line. Include your contact details.

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Win one round of golf for four people at Palms Golf Course Having undergone an $8.8 million reconstruction and redesign by renowned golf course architect Ross Watson, The Palms Golf Course Sanctuary Cove is considered a championship course, rivalling some of the best golf courses in Australia. Nestled within century old Cabbage Palms, The Palms Golf Course is a return to the traditions of the game, with distinctive holes, deep greenside bunkers and boldly contoured greens requiring creative shot making. The Palms is designed to challenge players of all abilities. We have one round of golf for four people on The Palms Golf Course at Sanctuary Cove including a shared electric cart for you to win valued at $600. For more information go to sanctuarycovegolfclub.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with PALMS GOLF COURSE in the subject line. Include your contact details.

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Win a year’s supply of Krill Oil 2B WELL Vitamins believe health is the most important thing in life; helping customers live life well by providing quality products with quality ingredients. 2B Well Vitamins Krill Oil effective, eco-friendly and affordable capsules, containing premium Neptune Krill Oil (NKO), with vital DHA & EPA amounts clearly stated allowing consumers to be empowered with more information to make the best choice. 2B Well Vitamins Krill Oil 500mg capsule contains; EPA (Eicosapentaeonic acid) 71mg, DHA (Docosahexenoic acid) 42.5mg, and Astaxanthin: 245mcg (which is 500 times more powerful than Vitamin E, and 6000 times stronger than Vitamin C). We have a year’s supply, valued at $650, for you to win. For more information go to 2bwell.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with KRILL OIL in the subject line. Include your contact details.

Win a full course of 12 Hypoxi treatments Want to drop a dress size, burn fat and improve skin tone in those stubborn areas of the stomach, hips, bottom and thighs in just four weeks? Hypoxi is your answer to reducing stubborn fat and cellulite fast to feel more confident in your body. Hypoxi® is a unique blend of gentle exercise and vacuum therapy that has been hailed as one of ‘the most effective targeted weight-loss and cellulite reduction treatments to come on the market’. Hypoxi has been scientifically proven to do exactly what it claims to do – shed those stubborn extra kilos in time for summer. For more information go to hypoxibodyzone.com.au To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with HYPOXI in the subject line. Include your contact details.

Win one of two Sureshotgps Launch Monitors Do you want to know your exact swing speed, shot distance, ball speed and smash factor per shot? Discover your best game yet and practise with power with the new portable Sureshotgps Launch Monitor and put the fun back into the driving range. The Sureshotgps Launch Monitor provides golfers with instant information and feedback to perfect their swing. Make small adjustments to grip pressure, stance or even tee height and watch the difference it could make to your stats on ball distance, swing speed and smash factor stats. It is quick and simple to setup and is powered by three modes to make every swing interesting and enjoyable. The first mode will measure your exact swing speed, shot distance, ball speed and smash factor per club and shot. Set it up one and a half metres behind you and tell it which club you are using then hit away. Using Doppler radar sensor, the Sureshotgps Launch Monitor follows the ball trajectory to measure ball distance and speed, within a range of 30-300m. The radar also tracks swing speed for further club by club game analysis and improvement. The Launch Monitor comes with two game modes. Game mode one, tell your Launch Monitor what distance you want to hit and then it will add or deduct a point depending if you reach the desired distance. Game mode two, let the Launch Monitor tell you at random which club to use and the desired distance. Again it will add or deduct a point depending if you reach the desired distance. At the end of either game you will be given a score. This lightweight device is easy to read with a four inch LCD screen, has durable casing, is powered with long lasting AAA batteries and fits in your golf bag easily. For more information go to sureshotgps.com or call 1300 644 523. To win email competition@slim-magazine.com.au with SURESHOTGPS in the subject line. Include your contact details.

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Take out a year’s subscription* to SLIM Magazine, for just $20, and you will not only receive your favourite health and wellness magazine delivered to your door, you will also go into the draw to win a two-night Gwinganna Wellness Weekend package for two people at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat valued at $2550*. The award-winning Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat stands apart as the wellness destination to inspire you to live a healthier life. Surrounded by ocean and valley views in the Gold Coast hinterland, there are a range of packages to choose from beginning with a two day weekend escape through to the popular seven day detox program. A stay combines informative seminars and nurturing spa treatments with a range of activities and extensive facilities in an exclusive retreat environment. Connect with supportive professionals who will teach you resilience in the modern world and enjoy Gwinganna’s superb cuisine which is certified organic and partially supplied from the on-site gardens. Packages are fully inclusive of all organic meals and snacks, stylish eco accommodation, activities, seminars and selected spa treatments. Each afternoon, Dreamtime begins where you can switch off, rest and do exactly as you wish. This is the time to experience the stunning Spa Sanctuary, one of the largest spas in the Southern Hemisphere. The Spa Sanctuary features over 30 treatment rooms and suites with a unique indoor/outdoor design, including a beautiful crystal steam room and several lounge and relaxation areas.

Our Slim subscription prize winner will receive: A two night Gwinganna Wellness Weekend package for two people in twin/double Deluxe Orchard Suite accommodation valued at $2550*. Experience this unique custom designed hinterland location with a weekend of relaxation, health and wellness. Maximise your precious time away and enjoy delicious organic cuisine, a range of activities and plenty of time to relax and recharge. Choose how much or how little you wish to do. Your prize includes: • 2 nights twin/double Deluxe Orchard Suite accommodation • All organic meals and snacks • A 50 minute Classic Massage per person • Access to all facilities and all scheduled activities • Complimentary transfers at set times from Gold Coast Airport. *Conditions apply – subject to availability. May not be combined with any other voucher or offer. Bookings should be made at least 45 days in advance. Valid for six months from date of prize draw, some block out dates apply. Prize is not transferable and has no cash value. Only available to residents of Australia who are aged 18 years and older. *Email your payment details to info@slim-magazine.com.au or send your cheque to PO Box 8875 Gold Coast Mail Centre, QLD 9726. Competition closes 30th November 2015. Terms and conditions for redemption apply. SLIM is published twice a year: July and January.

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Women on the Water Lunch SLIM and Label Magazines were proud sponsors of the 2015 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Women on Water Luncheon, on Friday 22 May, at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. Guests were thrilled by the appearance of celebrity guest speaker, the larger than life reality TV star, barrister and glamazon, Gina Liano. Gina shared insights from her experience on the Arena TV series The Real Housewives of Melbourne, as well as how she conquered the court room, while maintaining her sense of style, and sense of humour. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and the Best Dressed Competition which was judged by Gina, as well as plenty of prizes and giveaways. Tracey & Alicia Price

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BMW 2 Series Convertible Launch Bruce Lynton, in partnership with SLIM and Label Magazines, hosted the BMW 2 Series Convertible Launch. The exclusive ladies lunch, hosted by Bruce Lynton Group Brand Ambassador, the gorgeous Chloe Maxwell, showcased Bruce Lynton’s Ultimate Driving Machines including the first ever BMW 2 Series Convertible, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, the BMW 2 Series Coupé as well as the BMW 1 Series and BMW X1. The afternoon featured a three course lunch with selected wines and an exclusive Marina Mirage fashion parade at Providore, Marina Mirage. Photos courtesy of Andrew Meadowcroft and gcVIP. Michelle McNamee

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One Lifestyle is the new home of health and fitness at RACV Royal Pines Resort. Annual memberships available from as little as $22* per week. All memberships include access to: • Fully equipped gymnasium including 40 cardio machines, resistance training equipment and free weights • Group fitness studio classes • Spin Studio (spin / cycle) • Personal training • Health assessments • Personalised training programs • Resort pool access with lane ropes, 7 days per week* Minimum 12 month membership required. Please call 07 5597 8778 for membership enquiries. Opening Hours: 6am to 9pm (7 days) Ross Street, Benowa, QLD. 4217 T: 07 5597 8778 E: royalpines_onelifestyle@racv.com.au

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Land Rover

The extraordinary every day

Courtney Hancock, Australia’s leading Ironwoman, is our guest test driver this issue, taking the new Land Rover Discovery Sport for a spin.

ew Discovery Sport’s sleek, aerodynamic silhouette, with legendary Land Rover capability and a flexible interior, add up to a great looking vehicle that does so much more. The new Land Rover Discovery Sport is a versatile premium compact SUV. The 2015 Discovery Sport delivers a highly refined combination of performance, safety and efficiency thanks to a body shell of high-strength steel and lightweight aluminium. Both 9-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions are available in the two versions of 2.2-litre diesel models (TD4 110kW and SD4 140kW) producing 420Nm of torque. A dynamic design with a compact footprint provides sevenpassenger seating in a “5+2” configuration (when the seven seats are in use, there isn’t a whole lot of leg room, but it is comfortable and allows you to move half the soccer team in one go!). When operating as a traditional five seater, there is almost 500 litres of boot space, and just one flick of a lever in the boot will collapse the middle row, turning the Discovery Sport into a van, with almost 1700 litres of space. It goes without saying that the Discovery Sport is stylish and oh-so comfortable. There is plenty of leg room and good height and width in the cabin. The interior features high-quality integrations such as an eightinch central touchscreen with smartphone-style swipe functions, a pop-up dial for gear selection in the automatic models, powered front seats, keyless entry and ignition, a powered tailgate, a rear camera and automatic emergency braking. Although most drivers are going to stick to urban driving, the Land Rover Discovery Sport has the capacity for some serious off-roading. Land Rover Terrain Response® maximizes the capability of the Discovery Sport in challenging conditions. Controlled through an intuitive interface on the centre console, Terrain Response® is designed to precisely tailor the vehicle’s steering, throttle response, gearbox, centre-coupling and braking and stability systems to the demands of the terrain. Terrain Response® features four settings: General; Grass/Gravel/Snow (for slippery conditions on- and off-road); Mud and Ruts, and Sand2 as well as an optional Dynamic Mode. Terrain Response® is backed up by a suite of technologies 78 slim magazine winter 2015

that support off-road and slippery-condition driving. These include: Hill Descent Control® (HDC) which maintains a set speed while negotiating steep inclines; off-road Gradient Release Control® (GRC) which progressively releases the brakes when moving away on an incline for maximum control; Roll Stability Control (RSC) which is designed to detect the onset of a rollover and applies the brakes to the outer wheels to bring the vehicle under control; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) which corrects oversteer and understeer by reducing engine torque and/or applying brakes to individual wheels; Electronic Traction Control (ETC) which reduces torque and/or applies a braking force to individual wheels to prevent wheelspin; and Engine Drag Torque Control (EDC) helps to prevent lock-up under heavy engine braking in slippery conditions by increasing engine torque to the affected wheels. No matter what your usage, the New Discovery Sport will not disappoint.

Check out the Land Rover Discovery Sport at Bruce Lynton Land Rover. Bruce Lynton Land Rover has recently been named winner of the 2014 Land Rover Metropolitan Dealer of the Year award. This highly prestigious award recognises Bruce Lynton Land Rover’s exceptional overall service, knowledge and attitude. Beric Lynton, Dealer Principal of Bruce Lynton Automotive Group, commented on this milestone achievement, “We are extremely proud to be acknowledged and rewarded for the team’s tireless hard work, dedication and professionalism, and it couldn’t come at a better time as this year we are also celebrating our 20th Anniversary as a Land Rover Dealer on the Gold Coast.” To book a test drive call Bruce Lynton Land Rover on 07 5571 1011.

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7 food tips

for fat-loss Fat-loss tips are ways of doing everyday things, like eating, in a way that promotes fat-loss and blocks fat storage.

Fat-Loss tip #1: Cauliflower Rice

Serve shredded, sautéed cauliflower as rice, rather than traditional brown or white rice. This simple tip will save you hundreds of calories per meal and will leave you no less satisfied. You can even add your favourite spices and flavour additions as you do with traditional rice.

Fat-Loss tip #2: Vegetable Noodles

There are many ways to create and enjoy noodles made from vegetables, rather than noodles made from grains. The veggie noodles are a hundred times less fattening than grain-based noodles, so what are you waiting for? Use a spiral slicer to turn zucchini or butternut squash into noodles; bake a spaghetti squash and scrape out those nature-made noodles; or simply use a traditional veggie peeler to create long noodle strips from zucchini.

Fat-Loss tip #3: Lettuce Wrapped

By simply replacing your sliced bread and buns for large pieces of lettuce, you’ll quickly eliminate a couple of hundred calories from each meal. Once you get used to the crunch of the lettuce you’ll enjoy your new style of sandwich and burger even more than the traditional way.

Fat-Loss tip #4: Protein Powder

Did you know that protein powder can be used in many recipes to increase the protein and reduce the carbs? Replace a portion of the flour in your pancakes with high quality protein powder and you’ll see how delicious it tastes while being so much healthier for you.

Fat-Loss tip #5: Coconut Oil

Replace the vegetable oil in your kitchen with coconut oil, and enjoy benefits such as increased fat burning and reduced appetite. In addition, you’ll be avoiding the pitfalls of other, less healthy oils and fats. Coconut oil can be used in virtually any recipe – both stove-top and baking.

Fat-Loss tip #6: Wholesome Sweeteners

Throw the refined sugar out of your kitchen and replace it with any one of these wholesome sweeteners: coconut sugar, raw honey, pure maple syrup, or pitted dates. By getting your sweet fix from these wholesome, real food sweeteners you’ll be taking in fewer calories and there will be less of an impact on your blood sugar, which will result in less fat stored.

Fat-Loss tip #7: Water

Replace high-calorie beverages with crystal clear water. This simple tip could quite possibly change your life. If high-calorie, sugar-laden beverages make up a significant part of your daily calories then switching to water will swiftly induce fat-loss. Revera Health, 8850 Magnolia Drive East, Hope Island, 4212. Phone 0417 358 430 or find Revera Health on facebook.

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