Publisher’s letter – Kate Bennett

Hello

The change of seasons brings with it such anticipation and excitement. The Gold Coast comes to life as we emerge from hibernation and embrace the sunshine – fantastic events, vibrant summer fashion, long lunches, entertaining alfresco, swimming, sailing, enjoying every aspect of our coastal lifestyle. As we hurtle towards the end of the year (where did it go?), and all the stamina the festive season requires, it’s a timely reminder to consider our commitment to health and well-being: getting out and being active, skin checks, sun protection, balanced diets, surrounding ourselves with positive, supportive people, nourishing our minds as well as our bodies, and taking time to have fun with family and friends. This issue of SLIM aims to cover all these topics and more, including expert advice from our team of Doctors and health practitioners, the season’s hottest fashion and covetable lingerie, what’s new in store for skincare, supplements and products that are sustainably produced and low-impact on the environment. Also, socials from some of the region’s most colourful events, all in this Summer edition that’s bursting with something for everybody. EnjoyKate x For more go to slim-magazine.com.au Like us on Facebook ‘Slim Magazine’ Follow us on Instagram @slim.magazine

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COVER Julia Roberts arrives at The Fashion Award in London England ©Shutterstock, Background - JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

PUBLISHER Kate Bennett

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jeni Bone

GRAPHIC DESIGN SLIM Magazine

CONTRIBUTORS

Dr Jason Free • Dr Peter Widdowson • Dr Andrew Cary • Dr Ben Anderson • Dr Ryan Kohler • Dr Megan Kelly • Dr Donna Tanchev • Karen Baildon • Jana Firestone • Jen Dugard • Karen Pirie • Rajdi Gemeri • Jackson Rameau • Juliet Bell • headspace.org.au

DIRECTOR OF SALES, MEDIA AND BRAND DEVELOPMENT Kate Bennett: kate@slim-magazine.com.au

SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Annie Noon ~ Fotoforce • Peter Flowers and Regina King photography • Melina Muenstermann • Luke Marsden • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

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Features Regular Features

22 Discover Body Contouring – by CN Rajdi Gemeri 30 Cover Story - Julia Roberts 32 Swim fit - by Karen Baildon 38 Jana Firestone - Embracing Change 72 Jen Dugard - Back on track 73 Karen Pirie - A World of Experience

SLIM Experts

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The facts about SADI 44 Dr Widdowson -

Turn back time with M.I.F.A.C.E. 46 Dr Andrew Cary –

Fertility Support 48 Dr Ben Anderson –

Vaping verdict 50 Dr Megan Kelly –

Save your skin

Recipes

62 Cook 64 Tenderheart 66 The Real Food Companion 68 The CSIRO Low-Carb Diet Easy 100 6 Publisher’s letter – Kate Bennett 14 Bites – A little bit of this…. a little bit of that 24 Fashion - Full Bloom 28 A real life weight-loss story -

Super results with SADI 34 Active Summer - The hottest new season activewear 36 Books we Love 37 Latest Movies to hit the big screen 40 Beauty Boosters 52 Competitions – WIN with SLIM 56 Men's Fashion 70 Porsche Approved. Reignited by passion 74 Socials – have you been snapped? 82 Inspiration Verbatim

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