The outport jan 2015 by Ryan Crocker

nEWFOUNDLAND & lABRADOR’S lgbt lIFESTYLE mAGAZINE

Fitness & Health Edition

January 2015

East Coast Conditioning Terry Ryan

ON HIS NEW BOOK AND LGBT PEOPLE IN PRO HOCKEY

Body Building

A LOOK AT ONE COUPLE’S JOURNEY TO COMPETE IN THE NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR AMATEUR BODY BUILDING ASSOCIATION

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Must have Work Out Songs for your playlist

A LOOK AT HOW BEING INTIMATE CAN BE GOOD EXERCISE, GETTING BACK IN SHAPE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS, NATURAL SWEDISH SKINCARE AND MORE The Outport // January 2015

Contributors to this Edition

Resources St. John’s Pride

Writers Darryl Davis @darryl_m_davis DJFabian Newfoundland

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Pat Watkins

Trans Support Group

patwatkins01@yahoo.com

transsupportnl@hotmail.com

Nikki Dunn

tnc.mun@gmail.com

@DjFabianNL Robyn Noseworthy vcarrie_1@hotmail.com

Trans Needs Committee

Cover Photo Chislett Photography tnc.mun@gmail.com

Transgender HEalth Services Network of Providers Rob.Sinnott@easternhealth.ca

Egale Canada

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Planned Parenthood

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Publisher Note

We took our castle float, which we built for the 2014 St. John’s Pride Parade (first ever float in that parade), and we turned it into a Holiday Castle Float, filling it with characters from Disney movies. With that, we won 3rd place for Best Float Under 20ft in the Downtown Parade and 1st place in the Torbay Nighttime Parade! We had

This year we had the pleasure of participating in two Christmas Parades in the St. John’s Area, The Downtown Santa Claus Parade and The Torbay Nighttime Santa Claus Parade.

a blast and the kids loved it. We were flooded with positive feedback and support from the communities and both municipalities. We were delighted to see incresed involvement of LGBT organizations in such staple community events and look forward to next year.

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Sexless In The City

Writen by Robyn Noseworthy

Now that Christmas is over, I’m sure I’m not the

works out, feels pleasure or reduces stress. Stress

burn away 80+ calories. Oral sex, amazingly, can

only one that is looking at ways that I can improve

can have negative impacts on the amount of

burn up to 100 calories in 30 minutes, while having

my health and fitness. While many opt for the gym

weight that a person carries, as when our bodies

sexual intercourse with your mate can burn 140+

and high impact cardio to shave off those extra

are under undue stress they have a tendency to

calories in the same amount of time.

pounds, it is important to note that overall health

hold onto water and fats in our cellular structure. With everyone trying new diet fads in the New

and well-being is not just about the numbers on When happy, healthy couples interact, not only

Year, sometimes the good old fashioned way can

are they getting a work out in the bedroom, their

have its benefits too. Remember, half a century

There is a hierarchy of needs to be met in order to

overall stress levels and happiness are lowered and

ago we didn’t have all of the high-tech gadgets

maintain proper homeostasis in the body. These

increased respectively. It is said that 20 seconds of

and gizmos that people use to work out today.

needs can range from the psychological, meaning

hugging one’s partner can release dopamine levels

Our grandparents certainly had something going

social needs, to foundational needs, such as a

in the body that make people feel not only more

for them, I’m sure. And hey, did anyone else notice

roof over one’s head. Sexual activity is also placed

connected, but more relaxed.

how most of our parents were born in the summer

the scale.

months?

within this hierarchy of needs and the benefits of such are not just for the immediate release of

As everyone these days is counting calories it is nice

pleasure.

to know that the exercise we do in our bedrooms actually counts in our overall calorie burning. For

When people engage in sexual activities, dopamine

instance, a make-out session can burn up to 68

levels in the brain increase. Dopamine is the “feel

calories an hour. If you enjoy giving massages to

happy” hormone that is released when a person

your partner, you’re in luck! An hour massage can

Happy New Year and enjoy burning those calories!!

Food For Thought It’s a brand new year. While everyone is thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions, I’d like you to think about your New Life’s Resolution! Consider this:

You are what you eat…so don’t be fast, cheap, easy or fake! Do you have an abundance of energy, stable moods, a fast metabolism and overall vibrant good health? NO? That’s what you can expect when you eat real foods, participate in physical activity, and have harmony in your life. It helps create vitality from the inside out. Unfortunately, our current food supply consists primarily of items that are fast, convenient, manufactured and modified. With overweight and obesity rates rising steadily and evidence linking excess fat and inactivity to health problems, we need to step back and take a serious look at our food choices. Choosing the right foods to maximize their health benefits can have a significant impact on our overall health.

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Some food for thought: Chemicals, additives, GMO’s, preservatives and other not-so-natural fake foods rule the grocery store aisles these days. Try to avoid these. Eat foods straight from nature or as close as possible; foods off a tree, bush, plant or vine. Whole foods haven’t been tampered with. These can include whole fruits and vegetables, whole grains, grass-fed and free-range meats, low fat dairy products, unsalted nuts, and seeds. You don’t have to eliminate all processed foods (whole grain pasta or natural cheeses) but try to keep them to a minimum. Read Labels. Look closely at the ingredient list and try not to purchase foods that have more than 3-6 ingredients as a rule. Be sure you recognize every ingredient. Example: “spices” what kind of spices? Always remember, if you can’t pronounce it, it probably shouldn’t go into your body. When possible, eat meats that are whole and straight from the butcher. Avoid pre-packaged meat products. When possible, buy whole meats and grind them yourself or ask your butcher to

grind them for you. Eat 5-6 small meals/snacks throughout the day which helps rev up your metabolism and reduce the chance that you’ll eat junk. There’s no doubt that if you dedicate yourself to a clean eating lifestyle you’ll lose weight, but the health benefits go far beyond weight loss. Not only will it give you adequate amounts of most essential nutrients, it can help reduce cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar, and keep your digestive system regular and your body systems working efficiently. You’ll have more energy, your eyes will look bright and alert, your teeth and gums will be healthier, and your skin will glow. Oh, did I mention you won’t be hungry? Don’t wait for next year… today is the first day of the rest of your life(style)!

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NATURAL SWEDISH SKINCARE Anna Hellqvist grew up making cosmetics from scratch in her native Sweden. From soaps and moisturizers, to make-up and hair care products, she painstakingly concocted affordable, natural alternatives to the pricier options she found in stores. When she met and married Newfoundland’s Jason Bailey, she brought that talent and passion to St. John’s. TVAL - which sells homemade, natural skin care products from its anchor location on Water Street in downtown St. John’s - is a labour of love for her, her husband, and her brother in law, Bobby Bailey. A member of the local LGBT community, Bobby spends his work days making the products in the back of the Water Street location. “It’s all natural so it’s more like cooking than chemistry,” he says. “Our recipes are really simply, so we only need blenders, a microwave. It’s kitchen tools, not a factory. We only ever make small batches because we like everything to be fresh.” Bobby said the business started as a hobby for his extended family, but has quickly blossomed into a beloved fixture of the city with a clientelle that is passionately loyal. “When people find a product that’s good and affordable, they tend to stick with it,” he says. “The market is so saturated, there’s so much choice, that when our customers see our products work, they keep coming back. We really do have the best customers. Our business has grown mostly through their word of mouth. Everyone wants to tell someone else about it.” Bobby says the store is popular with members of the LGBT community, as well as St. John’s consumers as a whole. The natural products are especially attractive for those

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who adhere to strict vegan or other lifestyles when shopping. Even the business name is as bare bones as it gets: TVAL is simply SOAP in Swedish. “We try to be very ethical, very environmentally conscious,” he says. “And part of that is simply pricing. We use the best ingredients, but we don’t over-charge. We want our products to be fairly priced, and we take great care doing that, so our customers can get the best value for their dollar.” For more information about TVAL, visit their website at www.tvalskincare.com.

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East Coast Conditioning An inclusive place to get in shape

Fitness-related facilities seem to be springing up as quickly as coffee shops in St. John’s and one of the newest is East Coast Conditioning. It’s a popular place for people of all backgrounds, including the LGBT community, to seek out the knowledge and support they need to live healthier lives - and it’s one that almost didn’t happen.

Denial and Determination “2013 was a hard year of trying to make things happen for us,” explained Courtney Langille, who shares ownership of East Coast Conditioning with Jon Chafe. “We were approached by a former client who was interested in partnering in a private fitness venture, and we began putting together a plan.” The pair envisioned an open gym with separate sections for group classes and personal training. They spent months putting together a business plan and submitted an application for the loan they would need to open their business. Waiting was the hardest part. Langille was fortunate enough to have other full-time work but Chafe found himself toiling away at odd jobs just to make ends meet. “I did everything from cleaning the floors of a local department store at 6 a.m. to planting flowering bulbs,” Chafe said. “Things were challenging. We basically lived on Airmiles and PC points, and sold what we could on Kijiji.” It was hard work, and it could’ve been all for nothing. In the end, their loan was rejected because the fitness facility market in the capital city was considered too saturated. “We were devastated,” Langille said. “It was a really, really bad day.” But they didn’t give up.

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Raising capital and spirits

Open for business

Langille and Chafe decided they’d just have to raise the capital they needed themselves. It was a difficult decision, one that would send Chafe off to

East Coast Conditioning threw open the doors of that location in January and, despite missing out on the peak season for the industry, they quickly

PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS CAN PARTICIPATE AT THEIR OWN PACE, WITH EVERYONE DOING THE SAME EXERCISES JUST WITH VARYING LEVELS OF RESISTANCE folow the well-worn path to Alberta. It was a huge setback, and they had no idea how long it would take to raise the capital they needed. They could never have imagined it would take no time at all. “We got a phone call that changed everything,” Chafe said. Langille added, “Tonya Whittle of T.W. Fitness had been a friend of Jons for years and, at the time, she owned two fitness studios - one in St. John’s and one in Holyrood.” The news Whittle shared was music to their ears. “She was busy with her primary location in Holyrood and was interested in signing over her lease for her St. John’s studio to us,” Langille said. “It was our Christmas miracle, really.” Langille, Chafe, and their business partner, Robert Buck, met with Whittle and ironed out the details. East Coast Conditioning had a home as of December 17, 2013. “We spent Christmas picking staples out of the walls with butter knives and listening to Frank Sinatra,” Langille said. “We painted, and plastered, and put our heart into every square inch.”

filled to capacity and starting filling out a waiting list for new clients. But there were growing pains. The studio’s size limited what Chafe was able to offer clients from his Certified Physical Preparation Specialist (CPPS)-expertise. “We wanted to incorporate gymnastic rings, climbing ropes, wall balls, hurdles, and so on,” Chafe said. “It was a huge risk, only being in business for close on seven months, but Robert and I began looking at alternative locations and the feasibility of a move.” That’s when they found their current studio at 1076 Topsail Road, and - after extensive renovations - they re-opened last September. “We’re a small team, with Jon developing all of the programs, workouts, and coaching; Robert handling all of our bookkeeping and accounting; and me looking after all of the marketing, communications, and client relations,” Langille said. “And we have Craig Chislett, our Multimedia Manager, designing all of our print and electronic materials, including our website. We’re also really proud to start 2015 with a new member added to our team too. Fresh from B.C., Laura Oslund will be building her client roster with us and leading classes as well, to add some new energy, insights and exercises.”

Unique outlook One of the first things clients notice when they step inside East Coast Conditioning is the complete lack of traditional gym machines. “It’s about making an overall change, with small steps. We want our clients to be fit for life, it’s not just about being sexy for summer. This is about investing in yourself,” Langille said. “Our primary strength and conditioning program is Train to Perform,” Chafe added. “It’s compound movements, deadlifts, bench presses, squats, and a wide variety of other things. And it’s functional fitness, it’s meant to stimulate the mind. You’re just not just staying behind a machine.” Each agreed one of their favourite aspects about the program is how inclusive it is. People of all ages and fitness levels can participate at their own pace, with everyone doing the same exercises just with varying levels of resistance. “It builds character to work out in a diverse group,” Langille said. “We have men and women, people from 14 to 50, so clients who feel intimidated quickly get past that. Our clients are in it for the long haul.”

For more information about East Coast Conditioning, visit them online at www. eastcoastconditioning.ca.

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Writen by Nikki Dunn

Body Building in Newfoundland “... As I began to eat larger quantities of the right foods I became leaner, better, and healthier looking.” Darrin and I decided about 5 months ago that we wanted to compete here in the NLABBA (Newfoundland and Labrador Amateur Body Building Association) Championships. I had been training off and on for about 2 years and competing was always something that I had an interest in but didn’t think I would have the time being a busy mom to 3 beautiful girls. However, on August 1st, Darrin and I pulled up our sleeves and began our journey of our first prep together. Every day, we would wake up, get the girls ready for school, and then head to the gym for an hour long walk on the treadmill. Once we had our cardio done it was time to head home and pick up one of the girls, as she only has a half day of school every day, then go home for lunch. Eating, by the way, was more important and time consuming than our twice-daily gym routines. Our meals were well thought out and balanced, needing to have the right amounts of proteins, carbs and fats. It was important that these three elements be selected carefully and consumed in a way that would maximize their benefits and enable us to get the most out of our workouts. While we consumed an average of 6 meals per day that we prepared every 2nd day, we still had to find time to cook and prepare meals for the girls. Although sometimes they would eat what Darrin and I ate, for the most part it was a different selection of foods altogether. This was sometimes challenging for me considering I was on such a strict diet. Imagine how torturous it was for me to make the kids a peanut butter and jam sandwich knowing I was unable to have one myself!

Photos by Ray of Light Photography Photos provided by Nikki Dunn

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Although Darrin had competed numerous times in the past, this was all very new to me and became a significant learning experience as I began to find out exactly how important certain types of foods are to your diet. One of the biggest things that I learned was that as I began to eat larger quantities of the right foods I became leaner, better, and healthier looking. Unlike what I had thought in the past, that less is more, the opposite is actually true. As I increased the amount of the right foods that I ate, I began to notice that I was carrying less body fat. After 4 months of doing the same thing day in and day out the final week of the show had fast approached. This final week was a little different than the rest as it was “peak week”. Up until this point, I had no idea what “peak week” was. Darrin explained that peak week is essentially about reaching your “peak” through a tapering process known in the industry as a “dialing in phase”. Many people have a different approach to the dial in phase but Darrin, being old school, has always believed that if you’re ready a week before the show then there shouldn’t be much change needed during peak week. When people start manipulating their diet a week out without being fully aware of what they are doing, their 12-16 weeks’ worth of work could be gone down the drain. Our peak week consisted of very little change with moderate carb cuts for 3 days then moderate carb loading for the next 3 days. The benefit of making only moderate changes is that if something did not work right it would not have

much of an effect your overall conditioning. If drastic changes are made but not done properly it could greatly affect your appearance on stage. One example is that a lot of people cut out their water far too early trying to dry themselves out without realizing that our muscles are made up of mostly water. If you cut out too much water too quickly you can appear very flat and soft looking which would affect your overall condition. For Darrin and I, it seems as though our peak week strategy worked as we were both fortunate enough to win our respected categories among some very tough and well respected athletes. Now that we have both won our categories we are qualified to go and represent our province on the National level. Although the nationals are held yearly, we plan to take a year off from competing and focus on training to bring our bodies to the next level in order to bring a better and more competitive package to the national stage. This is merely the beginning of becoming healthier and stronger individuals to prepare us for what is next in our journey!

Photos by Ray of Light Photography Photos provided by Nikki Dunn

Above photos provided by Melissa Colbert

Above: Melissa Colbert She won First Place Physique, Overall Physique and Best Poser for the whole show. The Outport // January 2015

TERRY RYAN: AN OPEN BOOK “We’re in an age where I just want to see equality for all. All of us are born equal.”

Mount Pearl’s Terry Ryan has become a familiar supporter of the LGBT community in our capital city. The retired NHL star can always be counted on to stand up not just for our community but anyone who needs a little encouragement. Ryan’s name first made national headlines back in 1995, when he was selected eigth overall in the NHL entry draft and started playing for the Montreal Canadiens. It was the result of years of hard work in various leagues across North America. Tragically, a serious ankle injury sent him back home, where he filled out his career playing for the AHL’s St. John’s Maple Leafs and representing Canada - to great success - in ball hockey. Ryan also had great success off the ice, appearing in several movies and television shows, from Republic of Doyle to Dawn of the Dead. He even earned a Humanitarian of the Year Award here in St. John’s. And now this hometown hero has another job title to pad his resume: author. Ryan’s new book, Tales of a First Round Nothing, is garnering a great deal of attention across Canada. “The reception has been way over the top, more than I ever thought possible. It’s a best-seller,” Ryan said, grateful and surprised. “I didn’t know what to expect. I’m an only child, and when I moved away to play hockey, I guess I was a bit lonely. So I kept journals, and I just kept writing. After 20 years of that, I was contacted about turning my journals into a book and I wanted to do it.” Ryan says the book is much more than a hockey story. These are his actual journal entries, repackaged, and they tell the story of one boy’s journey into manhood, and one hockey player’s journey from the local rink to the NHL. “It’s an honest book,” he says. “And there are some great stories. I’ve been to 44 states, every province in Canada, and all over Europe through

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hockey. There are lot of great memories. When I was working on the book, I phoned people up just to connect, make sure my recollections were correct, and they ended up refreshing my memory, bringing up great memories we shared together. The book is that experience.” Part of that experience is a long-time familiarity with the LGBT community. Ryan has a gay uncle and grew up understanding the importance of acceptance and equality. “It wasn’t a big deal for me, growing up,” He says. Ryan said the hockey world is a lot more accepting than many might expect. He compares it to the entertainment industry he’s now part of in that people are forced to expand their horizons simply by seeing the world. “A lot ofpeople that don’t support the LGBT community are smallminded people that haven’t been anywhere,” he says, noting such people are few and far between in the main hockey leagues. “It’s really childish and immature to reduce a person to their sexual preference. We’re in an age where I just want to see equality for all. All of us are born equal.” Ryan says that’s an important lesson for everyone to learn: we all have a different background, but we’re all in the same boat.

Fiddler on the Roof Music and Lyrics by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick Book by Joseph Stein

THEATRE REVIEW

Direction by Timothy Matson Production and Stage Management by Amanda Joseph Produced by The Quidi Vidi Rennies’ River Development Foundation and the Stokers Group of the St. John’s Rotary Starring: Terry Howlett, Abra Whitney, Kiersten Noel, Kristin Murphy, Sarah Small, Simon Alteen, Brad Bonnell, Jeff Simms and Emily Follett Venue: The St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre Played From November 26th to 30th, 2014

Photo by Timothy Matson

iddler on the Roof is among one of the greatest, most produced and beloved Broadway musicals of all time. It’s enduring popularity is surely due to a number of reasons: a catchy score without a single dud, a number of sturdy and richly funny characters, and a high-stakes story; which not only blends the personal and religious, but provides commentary on struggling and dealing with change. Directed impeccably by Timothy Matson, the recent production of the show in St. John’s was a stunning success; providing yet another example of musical theatre being elevated to new heights in this Province. Set in the turn of the 20th Century, ‘Fiddler’ takes place in the small community of Anatevka in Tsarist, Russia. There, the central protagonist of the show, the good and wise Jewish peasant Tevye (Terry Howlett), lives on a farm with his wife,

Golde (Abra Whitney), and five children; including three daughters (Kiersten Noel, Kristin Murphy and Sarah Small) all of whom are of marriageable age. During the course of this show, four big things take place: all three daughters get married; and the Jewish individuals of this community are forced off their land by a pogrom. In this way, ‘Fiddler’ is comparable to another beloved musical, ‘The Sound of Music’, in that both are carried by a great score and humour, but with very dark undertones. The show has an inevitable sentimental undertow, but the cast of this production always kept things gritty, passionate and heartfelt. From the onset, Howlett owned the stage and embodied the role of Tevye. Barre chested and full of power when need be, Howlett was also more than capable of capturing Tevye’s softer and tenderer side. With a terrific voice, grand exuberance, and an effortless ability to grab hold of the audience, Howlett easily nailed every crucial moment of this show. As his wife Golde, Whitney proved to be a great foil to Howlett’s Tevye, bringing a loving shrewdness to the role.

performances in Peter McDonald’s production of “The Addams Family: The Musical”, Mark House gave a fine account of the well-meaning, but short-tempered Lazar Wolf, while Meghan Herder was a standout as the incarnation of Wolf’s late wife in the dream sequence. The singing from the ensemble, as directed by Susan Quinn, was first rate, the chorus of dancers were outstanding, and the acting from the entire cast was solid. With modest but seamless choreography by Melissa Maynard-Power, complimentary and effective set pieces by Karl Simmons, and costumes which captured the period perfectly by Deborah Clarke, this production admirably focused on character development and narrative over flashy set pieces and musical numbers. Under the watchful eye of director Timothy Matson, the lush music direction of Grant Etchegary and a perfectly chosen cast, the classic tale of “Fiddler on the Roof” was truly brought back to life with a staging that was fresh, funny and emotionally resonant.

Both actors made a great comedic duo, who beneath the squabbling and bickering showed great affection for each other. Emily Follett was a scene stealer as Yente the matchmaker, playing her to the hilt with gusto, hilarity and great comedic timing. Tevye’s three oldest daughters - Kiersten Noel as Tzeitel, Kristin Murphy as Hodel and Sarah Small as Chava - were uniformly thrilling. In particular, Noel had a winning moment with “Matchmaker”, displaying both her outstanding vocals and comedic chops; while Murphy excelled in a moving rendition of “Far From Home”, easily doing this beautiful song justice. Small, on the other hand, gave a memorable and emotional performance, convincingly displaying the sacrifices her character makes for love. Simon Alteen, lean and off-kilter, was an ideal Motel, the nerdy tailor who marries Tzeitel. Brad Bonnell was a forceful but sensitive Perchik, the revolutionary student who marries Hodel; while Jeff Simms was extremely convincing as the madly in love Fyedka, the Christian who marries Chava. Coming off winning

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