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MAKE YOUR BEST MATE LOOK GREAT

Premium pet lifestyle brand for pooches and their parents - gummi has recently collaborated with Peanuts™ to create a brand new range of dog accessories celebrating the birthday of everyone’s favourite beagle - Snoopy! The range includes staple items such as bowls, collars, leads and toys as well as new items just in time for summer - a gummi x Peanuts™ dog towel and tote bag! Too cute! Perfectly capturing the Peanuts™ ethos, gummi has curated this new range of accessories to celebrate the joy that dogs bring to our lives and to recognise the special relationship we share with them.

RRP $14.95 - $69.95

Available from gummipets.com

MAKE IT UP

This season we love MONAT® Perfecting Translucent Powder™ in translucent and honey. Experience makeup perfection with a talc-free formula that not only sets your makeup but also hydrates your skin. This powder blurs pores, fills in fine lines, and creates a flawless canvas for your look. Enriched with Vitamin E and mineral pigments, it imparts a natural, radiant finish.

RRP $64

Available from monatglobal.com

THAT’S HOT

MasterChef star Sarah Todd and her brother Matt Todd have launched their exciting new premium range of chilli sauces aptly named, HOT TODDY. The siblings’ mutual passion for chilli sauce as well as a chance encounter, saw this range come to fruition when Sarah’s friend and renowned chef George Calombaris incorporated her homemade chilli sauce into one of his dishes on Instagram. Sarah was subsequently flooded with messages from people around the world wanting to get their hands on this sauce. Now Sarah and Matt have used their travels and her incredible culinary skills to create a range inspired by a variety of different cultures including India, Japan, Thailand, and Australia. This carefully curated all natural five sauce range explores all spice levels, from a mild Kashmiri tomato sauce to a ghost chilli that is not for the faint hearted!

RRP $8

Available from Harris Farm stores across QLD and NSW and at hottoddychilli.com

GLOW UP IN A CAN

Glow Up is redefining the way we indulge in premium refreshments with the introduction of the very first collagen-infused cocktail in Australia. Made exclusively with premium ingredients and without any preservatives, Glow Up presents beverages that perfectly balance taste and quality. The creations are made with a mix of three highly purified bioactive collagen peptides and could accompany the most elegant of experiences, and impress the most meticulous of mixologists. Available in three delicious flavours - French Martini, Lychee Martini and Cosmopolitan.

RRP from $27.90

Available from glowupbeverages.com

COAST RADIOLOGY

Photography Wesley McNeil

WHAT WOMEN WANT!

WOMEN WANT TO AGE WELL, NOT HIDE THEIR AGE, OR BE DEFINED BY THE NUMBER OF BIRTHDAYS. SOME CALL IT AGEING GRACEFULLY, OTHERS CALL IT BEING BLESSED TO AGE!

By Cosmetic Nurse Rajdi Gemeri

The ‘invisible years’ can be described as a stage in life where we feel like we are no longer ‘seen’ the same way in society as we once were. A time in life when we all start to experience a change in our physical appearance, the changes to our skin, our bodies, and our hormones. A time when we start to do things for ourselves and not for others to notice us! This is why I wanted to write this article; because as a fifty-something woman, I am now on this journey.

Rapid changes in my skin led me to search for products and treatments that improve the quality of mature skin – what improves hydration, firmness, and light reflectiveness of skin?

The number one request we hear at Pause is that women want to have healthy skin. Their top priority is to feel better about themselves. That means having healthy-looking, radiant skin that they don’t have to try and cover up. We all know the older we get the less forgiving makeup and concealer are!

Common age-related skin concerns are dryness, looseness, age spots, capillaries, wrinkles, and the loss of volume causing jowls. All of these are exacerbated when entering perimenopause/menopause. Hormone changes can leave our skin unbalanced, dry, and aged almost overnight. Products that once worked can suddenly stop working.

At Pause, our focus on skin health encompasses hydration, elasticity (the ability for the skin to bounce back), laxity (the looseness or loss of firmness), and smoothness (quality and clarity) to achieve individual skin goals. Our consultations determine your skin goals and how the use of prescription skincare, in-clinic skin and injectable treatments can help achieve that healthy glow.

Advances in cosmeceutical skincare have seen developments in products designed specifically for estrogen-deprived menopausal skin by working on estrogen receptors to trick the skin into thinking and behaving as if it were younger. Other products work on the microbiome of the skin (working

on the good and bad bacteria on the skin) and then there are ones that target age spots by stopping cells at the DNA level from replicating and making more pigment. Other advances include how deeply ingredients can penetrate the skin, how they can influence the skin’s structure, and better hydrate the skin by making proteins in the skin responsible for hyaluronic acid and collagen production. The science of active cosmeceutical grade skincare is fascinating and one we try to be abreast of. There are even moisturisers that can plump your skin for up to eight hours and work on transmitters in the skin that injectables work on!

Injectable products continue to evolve, and some are designed to remodel the skin, stimulate collagen and elastin production, and work on the vitality of fat pads (they shrivel as we age). Other products contain ingredients to help lighten and brighten the skin. Muscle relaxants can be used to not only reduce wrinkles but to also have a tightening effect on the skin helping to minimise the appearance of pores and jowls if placed correctly into the right muscles. Injectables are so much more than just replacing volume nowadays.

New devices are continually being developed to maximise collagen and elastin production to achieve skin tightening and toning and minimise the appearance of pores, wrinkles, pigmentation, and vessels. Technology is advancing at rapid rates so much so that once upon a time these treatments would have sounded too good to be true. I can reassure you nothing is introduced into the clinic without being tried and tested first to ensure results can be expected.

We are never too old to start caring for our skin. If you’re not sure where or how to start, we offer complimentary consultations, and it would be our honour to help you.

Here’s to redefining ageing with confidence!

With love,

Rajdi

Pause Mediclinic

Permission to take the time for yourself

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

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

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

• Cosmetic Injectables including Anti Wrinkle & Dermal Filler

• All types of PDO Threads

• Collagen Stimulators

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

• Luxury Bespoke Facials

• LED Light Therapy

• Body Contouring

• Bio-remodeling/ Honey Filler

• IV Micronutrient Therapy

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS

By Abbi Golightly

1. Have a back-up plan

No matter how hard we try to make Christmas that “picture-perfect” day, things can and often do go wrong, especially in separated families.

If the issue that arises is small, just make a note of it for the following year so you can think about what happened and do what you can to stop it from happening again.

Unfortunately, high spirits (including daytime drinking of alcoholic spirits!) and the build-up of family pressure can erupt on Christmas Day which can result in plans being ruined, orders being breached and sometimes, just downright terrible behaviour.

If these things happen to you, protect the children from exposure to such behaviour and if necessary call 000

immediately for support if your or the children’s safety is at risk. If your lawyer is closed over this period (most firms close for around 2 weeks), make a note of what happened (as close as possible to the event so that your recall is clear) and then book a meeting with your Family Lawyer as soon as possible after they re-open.

2. Try to remember the true meaning of Christmas

Christmas is really about love, family, friendship and appreciating how privileged we are.

It is not about winning the battle with your ex, being the parent who gives the best gifts, the one who spends the most money, or the parent who takes the kids to the best theme park or holiday destination. Kids know when you are competing for the title of “best parent” and, in all honesty, they don’t like it.

OMB FAMILY LAW’S TOP TIPS FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS

3. The world will not end if the children do not see both parents on Christmas Day.

It may be best to allow the children to spend Christmas Day with one parent and Boxing Day with the other, allowing the children to enjoy time with both sides of the family without feeling rushed.

This is particularly important if seeing both parents would cause the children to spend a significant amount of time travelling between households. A common solution is to alternate the year in which the child spends Christmas or Christmas Eve with each parent. Remember that Christmas is for the children first and foremost, so put your personal feelings, opinions and wants to the side and make arrangements that benefit your children primarily.

4. Changeover should be stress free – do not fight in front of the children.

Exposure to conflict has lasting effects on children and can damage the relationship between a child and their parent.

If you believe that it likely that the other parent will become verbally or physically abusive to you when delivering or collecting the children then you must consider safe alternatives such as having a trusted friend or relative assist with changeover, or depending on the age of the children allowing them to enter their parent’s property and you remaining outside in the car or at the kerb side.

5. Do not prevent a child contacting the other parent.

It is important for children to have a meaningful relationship with both of the parents where at all possible. If your child wants to call their mother or father in their time with you, use your discretion as to whether timing is appropriate but otherwise you should encourage regular contact especially if the child expresses the wish.

Let them enjoy telling their other parent about all the wonderful things that have occurred in your household and allow their other parent to experience that joy. It is only a small imposition on your time, but will mean the world to the other parent.

6. Communicate and be flexible.

Keeping an open communication with the other parent is best for the children as long as that communication is respectful. You should try to provide information to the other parent on anything to do with the children that is relevant to the other parent’s time with the children or regarding the children’s activities, schooling, health or well-being. Also if changes need to be made to arrangements from time to time, try to accommodate if possible provided enough notice is given.

7. Allow your child to take items of comfort or gifts between homes.

Particularly for young children, having favourite and familiar items with them can assist them to settle in the other parent’s home, such as teddy bears, blankets, or favourite toys, provided that there is a clear understanding between the parents that these items travel with the child and if something is left behind and the child becomes distressed, how that item will be delivered back.

Making children keep their toys and gifts at your house creates a circumstance whereby the children think something is wrong with their other parent’s home. Allowing free passage of toys and belongings ensures that the children feel they have two homes rather than two “houses” – the difference is immense

8. Where problems arise, consider mediation as a first option.

Unhelpfully many services including legal services close over the Christmas and New Year period. Unless there are very urgent circumstances or there is a significant risk of harm (in which case you can contact the police), you should contact a mediation service in the New Year to arrange for Family Dispute Resolution so that 2024’s holiday period doesn’t suffer from the same hiccups that 2023 did.

If you anticipate issues, then please engage with your legal team now, to ensure that steps can be taken to progress matters and agreements reached, prior to the Christmas 2023 closure.

From the OMB Family Law family to yours, we hope that your 2023/24 holiday period is filled with joy and wonderful memories. We remain available to assist you during the holiday period by reaching out via our website, omb.com.au

• Recommended and a Leading Parenting Matter Lawyer (Regional Queensland) in the Doyles Guide

• Master of Laws (LLM) (Applied – Family Law)

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

• Bachelor of Justice (BA) (Justice Studies)(Distinction)

ABBI GOLIGHTLY PARTNER, ACCREDITED SPECIALIST (FAMILY LAW)

(about 7 months post surgery) my mum asked me what I wanted for Christmas – at that time I was bang on the 95kg – and I decided I wanted to finally do my skydive.

On my 12 month “surgiversary” at exactly the same time I was under a year prior – I threw myself out of a perfectly good aeroplane and FINALLY got to experience that amazing freefall over Kirra beach, and yes I’m going back for more! If I hadn’t had this surgery I don’t think I would ever have been able to skydive, and yes my friends and family think I was nuts for throwing myself out of a plane! This surgery, along with all the other good things like being able to sleep, less achy joints and being able to buy clothes more readily, has helped me to finally live that dream.

Advice for anyone considering the same surgery as you?

Go and get a consultation! Just go and find out what your options are. You may ultimately decide it’s not for you, or you may grab on with both hands and go for it – but how do you know until you go and find out? I have found it worth it for me, and so have a number of other people I know – so go and find out for yourself.

Charlize Theron: Gorgeous and Gutsy

CHARLIZE THERON IS EQUAL PARTS GORGEOUS AND GUTSY, GRACING OUR SILVER SCREENS, SMALL SCREENS AND BILLBOARDS FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. SHE IS AS FEARLESS IN LIFE AS SHE IS IN THE ACTING ROLES SHE CHOOSES, HAVING PLAYED EVERYTHING FROM A SERIAL KILLER TO A SUPERHERO.

In an industry teeming with talented performers, Charlize Theron has long stood out as a multifaceted actress capable of tackling any role—no matter how complex or controversial.

At 48, she has an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and numerous other accolades under her belt, yet her attitude remains as downto-earth as ever; so what makes Charlize Theron one of the brightest and longest lasting stars in the Hollywood galaxy?

Born in Benoni, South Africa, on August 7, 1975, Charlize Theron’s early life was not without its share of hardships. Raised in a household marked by domestic abuse, Theron witnessed her mother, Gerda, shoot her father in self-defense when she was just 15. “That experience shaped me in ways that I can’t put into words,” Theron shared in an interview with ABC News in 2019.

But it is often these hardships that produce diamonds, and this experience undoubtedly influenced her resilience, tenacity and ability to take on roles that explore the human experience of gritty realities.

Only a year after her father died and when she was just 16 years old Charlize moved to Italy, where she worked as a model. After two years in Milan she decided to relocate again, this time to the United States to further her career in modelling and dance

before turning to acting. But her path to success wasn’t always a smooth one.

“I was broke, I was taking class at the Joffrey Ballet, and my knees gave out. I realised I couldn’t dance anymore,” she recounted to Vanity Fair in 2020.

But it was this very setback that nudged her towards Hollywood. Her breakthrough came in the form of 1996’s 2 Days in the Valley, a role that allowed Charlize to showcase her range and which set her path to take on leading roles, the first of which was the character Mary Ann Lomax in 1997’s The Devil’s Advocate alongside Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves.

From there Charlize enjoyed plenty of success with leading roles in Mighty Joe Young, The Cider House Rules and The Italian Job, but it wasn’t until 2003, when Charlize played serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the film Monster that audiences were able to see Charlize’s real range and ability to transform herself completely.

Theron underwent a remarkable physical transformation to play Aileen Wuornos, gaining around 14kg, shaving off her eybrows and wearing prosthetic teeth to play the role.

“I never questioned it, because transformation is just what I do. I like to get into the makeup, the hair. The whole thing happened so organically. We built teeth and played around with contact lenses. Toni G, who did the makeup, played a huge part, too. She has this incredible eye. You can’t just take a mask of somebody and put it on someone else. You have to manipulate the features of the actor. She really transformed my face,” Charlize said in an interview with Oprah in 2005.

Her performance was outstanding and earned her the Best Actress Academy Award in 2004, proving her critics wrong and cementing her ability and versatility as an actor.

One of the most striking aspects of Theron’s career is her versatility. From action-packed films like Mad Max: Fury Road to dark comedies such as Young Adult, she refuses to be pigeonholed. “I think the biggest mistake an actor can make is to categorise themselves,” she told The New York Times in 2017.

Apart from her contributions to cinema, Theron is also known for her philanthropy. She founded the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project in 2007, aiming to improve the lives of young people in her native South Africa through education, health and safety initiatives. “I always knew I had a platform, and it was always my intent to do something meaningful with it,” she revealed to Variety in 2019.

With several upcoming acting and producing projects, including a sequel to Netflix’s The Old Guard and Furiosa the next installment of the Mad Max franchise, as well as other productions through her successful production companyDenver & Delilah including new true crime docuseries Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York . Theron shows no signs of slowing down. “I still have so much to do and explore,” she mentioned in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in 2021 and it still rings true in 2023.

Charlize Theron is not just a leading lady; she is a force to be reckoned with. From her turbulent beginnings to her rise as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and talented actresses, she defies categories and expectations at every turn.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal in 2016 Charlize said, “You can never get to a place of comfort in this business. As soon as you hit that little cushy spot, somebody’s gonna kick you out. So I have a constant need to do it better.”

And she always does.

In a world of fleeting fame, Charlize Theron’s allure remains constant, grounded in her incredible talent, versatility, and an insatiable desire to excel. She is, indeed, a star.

A VERY PERSONAL PROPERTY PARTNERSHIP

THE FOUNDERS AND OWNERS OF FINVEST PROPERTY INVESTMENT AND BENSON’S PROPERTY GROUP SHARE A SPECIAL PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BOND.

Both are active investors. Both have built their portfolios and their professional reputations on buying and presenting the ultimate in luxury and quality. Both are highly protective of their brands and only present the very best to their clients.

And both are soon to be residents in Chevron Onethe Gold Coast’s most opulent luxury apartment and penthouse development.

Lisa Harris, the founder of Finvest has forged a reputation for investing in only the very best luxury projects. Lisa and her husband Justin boast a portfolio of more than a dozen properties with a string of luxury apartments spanning Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

While Bensons Property Group have multiple luxury projects in progress at any time, the Group Chairman and Founder of Bensons Property Group retained two full floors at Chevron One as his preferred holiday destination for himself and his family.

Lisa and Justin’s investment is a clear reflection of the confidence that they share in the Gold Coast and Chevron One, and Finvest has recently been invited to present Chevron One to their clients. But the connection goes beyond an investment for them, or an opportunity for their clients. Lisa and Justin see their connection with Chevron One as deeply personal.

Close to their young son’s new school, this is where they plan to settle. This will soon be home.

The attraction of Chevron One is easy to understand.

In a market where many projects can remain at concept stage for long periods, Chevron One is already 40 percent completed and the project goes skyward at around a floor each week. It is planned and on-track for completion in mid-2025.

This is luxury living rarely seen outside a capital city, with a stunning location in the heart of the Gold Coast, Chevron Island. Just 700m from the beach, this high rise on Chevron Island provides an ultra luxury lifestyle, and at 41-stories, Chevron One will tower above its peers, providing unobstructed views across the city’s beaches, cityscape and out to the Hinterland.

Chevron One is a luxury lifestyle curated for the discerning luxury buyer or investor. No detail has been overlooked, from the incredible views of the sky homes, to the bespoke

architectural interiors, luxury resort amenities and five star hotel concierge services.

The generous internal floor plans with impressive and contemporary interior outfitting in natural tones and materials have been designed by one of Australia’s best, Marchese.

The apartments are each complemented by outdoor balcony living spaces designed with a relaxed, luxury lifestyle in mind.

The project’s exclusive Daylight Level Sky Homes offer an unparalleled lifestyle. Starting at level 31, these Sky Homes offer expansive outdoor spaces and uninterrupted panoramic views coupled with premium fixtures, fittings and appliances.

The sunsets are not the only things that will take your breath away at Chevron One. The resort amenities including gym, indoor and outdoor pool, yoga retreat, sculpture garden and private dining room, along with a five-star hotel concierge service, available 24 hours per day, will furnish your hearts every desire.

Prices start at $1.9 million with the full-floor penthouse priced at $25 million.

Finvest is part of a select group of agents representing Chevron One, and are delighted to bring this exceptional, one-of-a-kind off-market opportunity to their clients.

If you’d like to find out more and see what has drawn Lisa, Justin and the Group Chairman and Founder of Bensons Property Group to invest and live at Chevron One, contact Lisa Harris Mobile: 0448 315 952 Email: info@finvest.net.au or visit Finvest online at www.finvest.net.au

Calibrate Reds™ from eimele ® A New Healthy Weight Management Formula

THE USE OF INJECTABLE SEMAGLUTIDE MEDICATION HAS BEEN DOMINATING THE GLOBAL WEIGHT-LOSS LANDSCAPE IN 2023, BUT ITS INVASINESS, HIGH COST, SIDE EFFECTS AND SPECIFIC FORMULATION AS A DIABETIC MEDICATION MAKE IT LESS THAN DESIRABLE FOR SUSTAINED, LONG-TERM USE IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT. THIS IS WHERE NEW PRODUCT FROM EIMELE®, CALIBRATE REDS™, SETS A NEW BENCHMARK IN SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT-LOSS.

These injectables prove that GLP-1 stimulation helps control blood sugar and can have a significant impact on both appetite, blood sugar spikes and weight-loss.

Leading Australian plant-based nutrition company, eimele®, has used this approach to craft Calibrate Reds™, an ingestible alternative to weight-loss injections, using a unique blend of patented and trademarked active ingredients.

The phytonutrient rich formula works at the root cause of weight gain and supports healthy weight-loss by regulating blood sugar, when used in conjunction with a program of reduced intake of dietary calories and increased physical activity.[2]

When we have excess blood sugar and insulin levels following a meal, the body is signalled to store it as fat. Calibrate Reds™ uses patented, hero ingredients such as Reducose™ and Morosil™ to disrupt the way the body stores fat and assist with weight-loss.

Reducose™ stimulates GLP-1 to reduce insulin spikes

When we eat, a hormone called GLP-1 signals the release of insulin within the body, its job is to remove sugar from the blood. Reducose™, an extract of white mulberry leaves, is one of the patented ingredients in the Calibrate Reds™ formula. It reduces the body’s release of insulin and puts your body into fat burning mode rather than fat storage mode. By stimulating the body’s GLP-1 generation, Reducose™ also promotes an increased satiety effect for (feeling ‘full’) up to three hours after eating, by around 70 percent.[4]

Morosil™ helps reduce stubborn fat

Morosil™, a trademarked extract derived from Sicilian Moro red oranges, is another hero ingredient in Calibrate Reds™. These sweet blood oranges are now widely recognised for their effectiveness in assisting with weight-loss. Studies on Morosil™ have demonstrated that it helps reduce stubborn abdominal fat, with participants in a clinical trial experiencing a 3.08kg reduction in body weight within 12 weeks.[5] In another clinical study involving Morosil™, the reduction in the abdominal fat mass of participants was approximately 11 percent.[6]

In addition to the Morosil™ and Reducose™, Calibrate Reds™ is formulated with other bioactive ingredients to support overall health including Inulin, a prebiotic for gut health and Roselle and Okra which are rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and other essential minerals.

You can find Calibrate Reds™ at eimele.com priced at $110 for a one off purchase, or $99 per month on subscription.

GLP-1 – What is it and how does it affect weight-loss?

What is GLP-1?

GLP-1 is a hormone that has several roles, including:

• Triggering insulin release from your pancreas: Insulin is an essential hormone that allows your body to use the food you eat for energy. It lowers the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood.

• Blocking glucagon secretion and regulating blood sugar levels

• Slowing stomach emptying and increasing satiety (feeling full when eating)

Stimulating GLP-1 Burns Fat

[2] P. Thondre, H. Lightowler, L. Ahlstrom, A. Gallagher (2021) ‘Mulberry leaf extract improves glycaemic response and insulaemic response to sucrose in healthy subjects: results of a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study’ (page 1) https://www. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8047566/ [4] Ding F, Wang Q, Xie C, Wang M, Zhang L,Gao M, et al. (2023) The impact of mulberry leafextract at three different levels on reducing theglycemic index of white bread. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0288911

[5] Human clinical trial, where Morosil reduced body weight by 3.09 kg within 12 weeks: V. Cardile, A. Graziano, A. Venditti (2015): Clinical Evaluation of Moro (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) orange juice supplementation for the weight management, page 5, http:// dx.doi. org/10.1080/14786419.2014.1000897 [6] Briskey, D.; Malfa, G.A.;Rao, A. Effectiveness of “Moro”Blood Orange Citrus sinensis Osbeck(Rutaceae) Standardized Extract onWeight Loss in Overweight but Otherwise Healthy Men and Women—A Randomized DoubleBlind Placebo-Controlled Study. Nutrients 2022, page 6 table 2 https://doi.org/10.3390/ nu14030427

Drew Harrisberg talks Calibrate Reds ™

Drew Harrisberg, brand ambassador for eimele is a qualified exercise physiologist, sports scientist and diabetes educator who is passionate about health and wellness. Drew’s own journey towards wellness began when he was diagnosed with diabetes. This diagnosis led him to turn his life around by adopting a healthier lifestyle, diet and positive mindset.

Tell us about your experience with Calibrate Reds™?

As eimele’s brand ambassador, one of the perks of the job is complementary stock from the brand and I got Calibrate Reds™ in my last delivery. I’ve been taking it for around 3 or 4 weeks now. I’ve found it convenient and easy to use, the sachets go into my gym bag or my pocket, and I use it just before my two biggest meals each day, normally lunch and dinner.

What benefits have Calibrate Reds™ customers experienced when using the product?

We’re hearing different things from different people, but overall, we’re discovering that it’s working as we expected, which is great. Calibrate Reds™ helps with a few different things, first of all satiety. This stops people snacking, which is where the extra sugar often creeps into our diets. The second is regulating blood sugar, which helps with balancing that blood glucose spike that happens at meal times.

Have you found Calibrate Reds™ easy to use?

So easy and convenient, I love the ingestible format and it tastes good too – a red berry flavour, not too sweet or too strong. The powder dilutes easily with water and you can stir it into a glass or shake it up in a bottle. You can even sprinkle it onto your food – it’s quite versatile.

Why should people consider using Calibrate Reds™ as part of their health and weight-loss journey?

It’s completely natural and it works effectively, also it’s a sustainable solution that you can keep taking over time to ensure that the weight stays off. The hero ingredient, Reducose™works by stimulating GLP-1 to reduce insulin spikes when we eat. What has been quite effectively demonstrated by the semaglutide injectables is that GLP-1 stimulation helps control blood sugar and can have a significant impact on both appetite, blood sugar spikes and weight-loss and it’s those insights that eimele has taken and worked with in this formulation.

Why is it important that Calibrate Reds™ uses plant-derived nutrients and ingredients?

Everything from eimele® is plant based, safe and uses the highest quality natural ingredients, this is part of our brand promise to our customers and also forms part of our Therapeutic Goods Association credentials. Morosil™,present in the Calibrate Reds™ formula, is a trademarked extract derived from Sicilian Moro red oranges. These sweet blood oranges are something of a ‘super fruit’ when it comes to fat reduction.

What lifestyle factors should people keep in mind to get the full potential out of Calibrate Reds™?

As with any weight-loss activity that you’re undertaking, the more positive lifestyle choices you can make to support your general health and well-being, the better your results from Calibrate Reds™ will be. I’d recommend keeping an eye on the total amount of calories you’re consuming and increasing your physical activity. Find something you love to do that’s active and if you really struggle, buy a skipping rope or do a 15 minute YouTube workout, or a 20 minute walk each day. I actually have a subscription based daily exercise programme on my website, www.drewsdailydose.com

THE EYES HAVE IT

AS WE AGE OUR BODY NATURALLY CHANGES SKIN NATURALLY LOSES ELASTICITY AND DELICATE SKIN CAN START TO SAG, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE EYE AREA, BUT THERE IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS COMMON OCCURRENCE - BLEPHAROPLASTY, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS EYELID SURGERY.

Blepharoplasty, more commonly referred to as eyelid surgery can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelid and is an option most commonly considered by patients who have developed fatty deposits around the upper or lower eyelids, or those with excess or sagging skin around the eye area.

These fatty deposits or sagging skin can give patients a tired look, and in some cases can even restrict a patient’s vision. Eyelid surgery will remove these fatty deposits and tighten the skin around the eyes, improving the appearance of the patient’s eye area and/or alleviating any loss of vision due to the sagging skin.

Before meeting with a plastic surgeon to discuss your eyelid surgery requirements, patients will need to see their GP to discuss the issues they are experiencing and receive a referral. Prior to your procedure, your surgeon will meet with you to understand your needs and the outcomes you are hoping to achieve, and to discuss the options available to you.

Once a procedure has been decided on, the surgeon will carefully assess your eye area to determine the most appropriate surgical plan for your individual needs. Your surgeon will discuss the plan with you in detail, along with any risks and the intended outcomes before proceeding to surgery.

Some eyelid surgery can be performed under local anaesthetic, however Dr Widdowson may choose to perform this surgery under general anaesthetic as it can be quite difficult for patients to remain calm and still for the entire surgery. It is also very important that the experience of surgery is made as stress free as possible for patients in order to achieve the best outcomes.

In upper eyelid surgery the surgeon will make an incision in the natural crease of your eyelid and any excess skin or fatty deposits will be removed or redistributed and the eyelid tightened in order to alleviate any vision loss and provide an aesthetically pleasing look to the eye. Making the incision in the eye crease is the best position for optimal surgical outcomes and will also minimise the appearance of any scarring that could occur.

In lower eyelid surgery, the surgeon will make an incision under or inside the eyelid and any excess skin or fatty deposits will be able to be removed or redistributed and the skin tightened. This incision site is ideal as it most often leaves no visible scar.

Blepharoplasty is a day surgery procedure which means patients will head home the same day of their surgery. Once discharged patients will need to follow an at-home care routine that will include administering cold packs to reduce swelling and bruising and applying eye ointments and drops to keep the eyes clean and lubricated.

Most patients recover quite quickly from this type of surgery, needing only around two to three days to start feeling normal again, and only two to three weeks recovery time before resuming all ordinary activity. However, it should be noted that all surgical procedures carry risks and that individual results can differ between patients.

Patients should be able to see the full results of their surgery within one to two months and these results can last between five and ten years, and in some cases even longer.

Dr Peter Widdowson MBChB FRACS (Plastic) Plastic Surgeon | MED0001188325

The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the result other patients may experience as results may vary due to many factors including the individuals genetics, diet and exercise.

Sit back enjoy a cocktail and get ready to be transformed

CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH SAGE, GARLIC AND BROWN BUTTER

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 2-3

• 2 x 200g chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

• ½ cup plain (all-purpose) flour

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 50g unsalted butter

• 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled and smashed

• 2 tbsp capers in brine, rinsed

• Half a bunch of sage, leaves picked (about 20–30 leaves)

• Zest and juice of half a lemon

• 100ml chicken stock

• Fine sea salt

• Freshly cracked black pepper

NOTE

To butterfly a chicken breast, lay it on a chopping board with the thicker end pointing away from you. Press down onto the chicken with the palm of your hand while you use your other hand to cut through the length of the chicken breast using a chef ’s knife, aiming to get as close to the centre as possible. Do this slowly and carefully. As you cut, use the hand that’s pressing down on the breast to lift the top piece of breast away from the bottom. Cut all the way through to the other end, leaving you with two thin slices of chicken breast.

Butterfly the chicken breast (see note) and place it in-between two sheets of baking paper. Use a rolling pin to bash the chicken until it’s 3–4 mm (about 1/8 inch) thick. Remove the paper and season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Tip the flour onto a plate or tray and coat the chicken in the flour.

Set a wide, flat frying pan over a high heat and add the olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until slightly golden. Remove the chicken from the pan and reduce the heat to medium.

Add in the butter and garlic cloves. When the butter has browned, add in the capers and sage and fry for 30 seconds. Next, add in the lemon zest and juice, along with the chicken stock. Simmer the pan sauce until it has reduced by half, then add the chicken back in, coating it in the sauce and cooking for a further minute just to heat it through. Serve immediately.

Images and text from Recipes for a Lifetime of Beautiful Cooking by Danielle Alvarez with Libby Travers, photography by Alan Benson. Murdoch Books RRP $49.99.

METHOD

Before you begin: A food processor makes quick work of chopping the chilli, French shallot, ginger and garlic. Be sure to add each ingredient separately, so they chop evenly.

For the ginger and chilli jam, combine the chilli, shallot, chilli flakes (if using), garlic and ginger in a small pot and add the oil. Sizzle this over a low heat for 15–20 minutes, until most of the water in the aromatics has evaporated and they are just beginning to brown. Stir often, ensuring you scrape the bottom of the pan. Some bits will stick and caramelise, which is fine; just make sure they don’t burn. Carefully (it will spit!) add in the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar and fish sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, until the mixture appears jammy and has thickened. Set aside.

Place a rack in the top-third of your oven and preheat to 220°C. If your oven has a grill (broiler) option, use that here to cook the prawns on a high heat.

Line a baking tray with baking paper and lay the prawns on the tray. Spoon a couple of teaspoons of the ginger and chilli jam over each prawn and bake in the oven for 5 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking. Note: if using your grill, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly – you’re looking for the prawns to turn a nice pink colour.

Remove the prawns from the oven and serve with wedges of lime and perhaps a small ramekin of the ginger and chilli jam on the side.

PRAWN WITH GINGER AND CHILLI JAM

INGREDIENTS

MAKES APPROXIMATELY 4 SERVES

• 12 extra-large prawns, peeled and deveined, heads and tail left on

GINGER AND CHILLI JAM

• ½ cup diced red chilli (deseeded), about 3 long red chillies

• ¼ cup minced French shallot, about 1 large shallot

• ½ tsp Korean red chilli flakes (optional)

• 1 tbsp minced garlic (about 3–5 cloves)

• 1½ tbsp minced ginger

• Generous 1/3 cup neutral oil

• 1½ tbsp Shaoxing wine

• ½ tbsp light soy sauce

• 1 tbsp white (granulated) sugar

• ½ tbsp fish sauce

TO SERVE

• 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

NOTE

I’ve written this recipe to be cooked using your oven but these prawns would be excellent cooked on an outdoor charcoal grill. Just brush the prawns with a small amount of neutral oil and grill for 2 minutes per side. Spoon the ginger and chilli jam over the cooked prawns.

EXPERIENCE THE DUTTON ONE DIFFERENCE NOW ON THE GOLD COAST

INTRODUCING YOUR PREMIER DESTINATION FOR THE VERY BEST SELECTION OF PRESTIGE PRE-OWNED VEHICLES.

Centrally located on Ferry Rd Southport, in the heart of the Gold Coast, our brand-new sleek, stylish & modern dealership is poised to redefine the luxury automotive buying experience for Gold Coast residents.

You spoke, we listened!

As part of our rapid growth in South East Queensland over the last 5 years, the Gold Coast Showroom is an extension of our well-established national brand with Dutton One Queensland dealerships located in Brisbane, Springwood and Windsor and the Dutton Group which holds heritage dating back to 1911!

We are now incredibly proud to offer an exciting and unique buying experience to our already loyal Gold Coast customers and new clients alike.

Entering the purpose-built Dutton One showroom, you will enjoy easy on-site parking and first class service when met by our team of genuine car enthusiasts who live and breathe all things automotive!

Eye Candy

The modern decor, air-conditioned customer lounge (including commercial coffee machine) for the perfect barista made coffee and design cues pay homage to the history of motorsport, including a throwback to the Surfers Paradise raceway.

This is somewhat overshadowed by what counts, quite simply the best range of all the sought-after prestige makes and models all under the one roof!

The very best sedans, coupes, hatches, SUVs and sports cars are all carefully selected based on what our customers tell us they want.

At Dutton One, we understand that discerning car enthusiasts and first-time prestige car buyers alike deserve nothing less than excellence, and that’s exactly what we’re here to deliver.

Get your weekends back!

Say goodbye to the hassle of dealership hopping, our showroom is a sanctuary designed for Gold Coast residents to directly compare all the most popular makes and models of prestige cars including those fitted with hard-to-find options and packages!

The stable of vehicles available at Dutton One is impressive to say the least, so it’s only fitting we should display one of our Dutton race cars to celebrate the Gold Coast 500 Super car series returning to the Gold Coast - Our Dutton One Subaru WRX STI Targa rally car sits proudly on display right alongside our fridge full of icy cold drinks and of course, that all important coffee machine!

Our commitment to providing a diverse range of exceptional vehicles is matched only by our dedication to delivering toptier service making for a hassle-free experience… buying an exceptional car should be fun!

You won’t find a suit and tie in sight at our site, we want you to relax and feel at home whilst we chat about what’s important to you and how we can bring your dream to life.

On offer are tailor-made finance, insurance and warranty options with Dutton Financial Services offering fast finance processing times utilising our national direct dealer channels across a variety of lenders with a choice of arrangements that suit your lifestyle.

At Dutton One, we take immense pride in our local connections and deep-rooted commitment to the community.

Meet the boss!

Leading our Queensland dealerships is Greg Lipton, our esteemed Dealer Principal. Greg’s unwavering dedication to the Dutton One brand has been instrumental in our expansion throughout the region. With three thriving locations already established in Brisbane, the addition of our Southport dealership on the Gold Coast marks an exciting milestone.

“There were so many Gold Coast clients travelling to our Brisbane locations, we thought it would be fantastic to bring the experience to them, as well as opening up a new market that loves prestige cars just as much as we do”, said Greg.

“It just made sense for us to be on the Gold Coast, and that Southport should be our location for further expansion into southeast Queensland - it is easily accessible for those living on either the northern or southern end of the coast.

“Our team of experienced professionals understands how important your buying decision is to you and your family.”

Our clients are typically well researched and tell us what works for them! Across our network of 17 Dutton One dealerships

nationwide, customers tell us that we meet their needs by offering a diverse range of vehicles. We are strongly expanding the footprint of our brand and what we can bring to the Australian consumer.

Greg’s profound connection to the Gold Coast, his hometown, is the driving force behind his passion for serving the local community. He takes immense pride in bringing Dutton One’s unparalleled automotive expertise and exceptional range of prestige pre-owned vehicles to the heart of the Gold Coast, where he has deep-rooted ties and a genuine desire to breathe a breath of fresh air into the Gold Coast automotive industry.

“I’m so excited to be back in my hometown, the place I grew up. It’s a very exciting city, and it deserves to have an exciting pre-owned prestige car dealership like Dutton One take up residence.

“We all like to make the most of our time on the Coast, be it with friends, family or work. We respect that you have taken the time out to visit us and we want to celebrate with you the milestone of finding ‘the one’ when it comes to prestige vehicle ownership.” said Greg.

We know we are going to love the Gold Coast and it’s going to love Dutton One. Our showroom, internal systems and processes are all state-of-the-art, which means our speed of service and delivery is best in class.

We pay close attention to the details - all the little things that make for a seamless process for our customers. Your buying experience should be fun, hassle-free and as exciting!

If you are buying or selling an exceptional prestige car, or just want to check out our ever-evolving showroom range, we look forward to hosting you for a coffee soon!

Dutton One is where prestige meets passion. The road to automotive excellence begins in Southport on the Gold Coast.

SOME SENSATIONAL CINEMA?

THE MARVELS

9TH NOVEMBER

Carol Danvers AKA Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence, but unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilised universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan AKA Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work together to save the universe as The Marvels

14TH DECEMBER

Based on the extraordinary character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the bestselling children’s books of all time, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, this irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time—proving that the best things in life begin with a dream.

16TH NOVEMBER

Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. After Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy Gray’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird, and who is a snake.

NAPOLEON

23RD NOVEMBER

Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the chequered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine. The film showcases his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.

TROLLS BAND TOGETHER

30TH NOVEMBER

After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boy band phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. BroZone disbanded when Branch was still a baby, as did the family, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since. When Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains—Velvet and Veneer —Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.

WISH

16TH DECEMBER

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe— the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico—to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.

26TH DECEMBER

Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction.

YOU’LL FIND ALL THE THRILLS, SPILLS, DRAMA AND ACTION AT EVENT CINEMAS THIS SEASON. WHY NOT GRAB SOME POPCORN AND A CHOC TOP, AND SETTLE IN FOR

THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLARD OF SONGBIRD

AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM

GOLD COAST LOCAL CHARITIES LUNCH

Gold Coast locals enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Market Bazaar Restaurant at QT Hotel in Surfers Paradise recently, all in support of the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation. Fantastic food, conversation, raffles and auction prizes made this an incredible day that raised over $7,000 for the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation to help purchase a new Halo machine for Parkinson’s Disease sufferers. What made this event even more special was a number of ladies who chose to celebrate their birthdays at the lunch, asking that instead of gifts, support should be given to this worthy cause.

Bianka Krausz, Gigi Kobel and Glenda Newick

Linda Gordon and Rosa Sirianni

Marilyn West, Kathy Low and Joanne Rahn

Kate McKell and Mel Keegan

Meg Barnes and Kylie Foy

Vicki Forsythe and Roxy Seto

Hayley Thomson and Lisa Ketjen

Carolyn Mair and Suzanne McCarthy

Rebecca Baird

Sue Smeaton and Tracy Lumsden

Photography by: Annie Noon, Fotoforce

Bron Williams and Pat Worboys

Vicki Saville, Libby Mayberry and Gail Casey Julie Webb and Yvon Xantos

Susan Millar-East and Maggie Gidoomal

Joedy Lee, Liz Pforr and Suzanna McCarthy

Pam Sturgess and Vicki James

Prue Stirling and Debbie Miller

Carrissa Provost-Stuart and Lily Kekos

GOLD COAST COMMUNITY FUND AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GOLD COAST RACE DAY

It was a spectacular day of fun, fashion, food, fundraising and of course racing at the Gold Coast Community Fund and Young Professionals Gold Coast Race Day held at The Gold Coast Turf Club. Many of the Coast’s best and brightest were in attendance to support The Gold Coast Community Fund. Everyone looked fabulous in their race day finery, with feathered hats and outfits with flair aplenty! But the frivolity didn’t end when the last horse crossed the finish linethe event kicked on at the official afterparty at Nineteen at The Star. All up the day raised more than $20,000.

Photography by: Celeste Humphrey, novasoma photography

Tim Taylor, Sarah Hill, Darren Tye, Cornina Hough, Pippa Jeffries and Brad Wood

Caitlin Gardiner and Nicole Milla

Glenda and Ross Newick

Tanya and Greg Yong

Anne Armstrong

Jacqueline Bojanowski

Bren Kleinert and Kate McFarlane Haydn Frogatt and Danielle Scerri

Lisa Carrick, Lisa Harris and Kate Bennett

Liam Saunders

Elisha Quigg

BELLA DONNA MASQUERADE BALL

It was a night of mystery and a touch of seduction at the inaugural Bella Donna Masquerade Ball. The glittering evening was held at the JW Marriott Resort and Spa and Bella Donna clients were treated to a performance of unforgettable, jaw dropping aerial acts and acrobatics from Aerial Angels all to the soundtrack of the Hymack Girls. The more than 250 guests spent the rest of the evening, eating, drinking, dancing and enjoying themselves. Marina was thrilled to host her cherished clients who had helped her grow her business over the last eight years. The ball was such a hit Marina has decided to make it an annual event in aid of charity.

Marina and Damian Bartlett

Steve & Leza Groom, Damian Bartlett and Greg Gillovic

Aerial Angels Productions

Catalina Cely and Jordan Jones

Aerial Angels Productions

Adam Gilmore and Jana Joveljic

Sheree Robinson, Frankie Quacinella, Suzanne Hoiles and Tina Taylor

Courtney Newton and Marina Bartlett

Georja Aisbett, Katrina Wallace, Cassie Tommasi, Jo Winters, Dylan Low and Kelly Anderson

Katherine Dudley and Emma Dudley

Selena and Clint Dykstra

Peter Andronicos, Narelle Andronicos, Bec Rotunno, Michelle Taparcevski and Goce Taparcevski

Bella Donna Team: Alice Sack, Cassandra Bates, Emma Dudley, Suzanne Hoiles, Marina Bartlett, Courtney Newton, Melanie Layzel, Sharna Williamson and Ben Mcallum

Sharna Williamson & Kim Oldroyd

Gypsea Harrison & Nikki Mitchell

Michael Roach and Deb Kells-Roach

BREAKFAST WITH GERRY HARVEY AND KATIE PAGE

A very special breakfast with Gerry Harvey and Katie Page was recently held at the Gold Coast Turf Club. Over 400 guests attended the event hosted by Nine News reporter and A Current Affair fill-in presenter Leila McKinnon to hear from Gerry and Katie - a dynamic duo and giants of Australian business. Guests were treated to a sumptuous breakfast and a fascinating presentation, all while supporting The Gold Coast Community Fund. Patrons raised an impressive $80,000 for the Gold Coast Community Fund during the event which supports Gold Coasters helping Gold Coasters.

Katie Page and Gerry Harvey

Rebecca Frizelle

Corey Bell and Rachel Hancock

Tom Forbes and Derek Cronin Deb Kells-Roach and Louise Pase

Lisa Carrick, Liz Clift and Kate Bennett

Leila McKinnon and Andrew Bell

Larissa and Christie Perrin

Emma Carter, Belinda Dawes, Victoria Peterson and Katy Smith-Page

Kate Flett and Lisa Ketjen

Rob Borbidge

Photography by: Celeste Humphrey, novasoma photography