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WHY FITNESS MAGAZINE // Your Sunshine Coast Fitness, Food and Fun Magazine // ISSUE 17 2014

Your Sunshine Coast Fitness, Food and Fun Magazine Our brand new summer edition of why fitness magazine has arrived! Inside you will find loads of summer success strategies to help you get the most out of your fitness, food and fun over the holidays. Enjoy!

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Your Sunshine Coast Fitness, Food and Fun Magazine Our brand new summer edition of why fitness magazine has arrived! Inside you will find loads of summer success strategies to help you get the most out of your fitness, food and fun over the holidays. Enjoy!

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Editor’s Note with Jen Forster

Welcome to the brand new, summer edition of Why Fitness Magazine! Yes, that’s right! You can now look forward to wrapping your hands around a bumper issue to kick off each change of season on the Sunshine Coast! We are just so excited about this! We will be bringing you more of what you love, more of what inspires you and more of what’s new in everything fitness, food and fun on the Sunshine Coast.

It’s sensory overload this time of year. Sand, sun, surf, sweat, sunscreen, socialising, surprises and of course Santa! The summer holidays on the coast, I believe, is a huge part of the heart and soul of all who call this amazing place home.

One of my personal philosophies in life is to do what lights you up. Whatever it is, go and do that. Do it with passion, with enthusiasm and with all of your heart. I really believe this is the true secret of success. This issue is all about summer success strategies that will help you kick butt at what you love over the holidays. Someone who many believe lived his life this way was Australian Cricketer, Phillip Hughes. As tragic and sad as it is to have lost this young man from the world, I want to believe that Phillip lived his whole life doing what he loved and what lit up his soul. If there is any comfort to take, it’s that he did this until his last breath. We would like to dedicate this issue of Why Fitness Magazine to Phillip Hughes. #putoutyourbats Thank you Sunshine Coast for your continued support of Why Fitness Magazine. I am absolutely blessed to be doing what I do, living where I live and loving who I love. On behalf of the amazing Why Fitness team and my family, I wish you all a safe, happy, fun and active holiday season and encourage you all to do what makes you come alive in 2015.

PHILLIP HUGHES 1988- 2014

Yours in fitness, food and fun!

Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. “ Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. ~ Howard Thurman ”

Meet the Why Fitness Team!

We asked the Why Fitness Team to share a ‘selfie’ and share their favourite ‘fitness, food and fun’ with you!

Vickie Magic Publisher Favourite Fitness Walk to Point Cartwright

Amanda Opanubi Creative Director Favourite Fitness Ocean swimming

Andie Dittman Administration

Favourite Food Thai

Favourite Food Anything Mum makes

Favourite Food Almonds and blueberries

Favourite Fun Games nights

Favourite Fun Hanging out poolside

Favourite Fun Going out to lunch with my friends

Favourite Fitness Dancing

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9 Ways for Anybody (or Any Body) to Train Like a Pro this Summer

by Henry Hound

Not everyone can rise to pro levels. Even yours truly has enough humility to know that these days I can’t always sprint down the street like a greyhound; it’s more like a nice beagle trot. But that doesn’t mean I can’t train like a pro racing dog to achieve my personal best! You too, can get the best from your body and exercise routines with these trends recommended and practiced by the pros themselves.

1. FUELLING YOUR MACHINE Pros have it made with support staff providing nutrient-rich nourishment, before and after workouts. They know to fuel their bodies 30-45 minutes right after exercise for optimal recovery. You too, can prepare your nutrient super foods for before and after your workouts to maximise your results. And do make sure you drink enough water to keep your body well hydrated and your moving parts well lubricated.

2. THE GOAL, NOT THE GOALIE You don’t have to enrol in a sport or gym and be a star, but like the pros, set a goal or a purpose to your exercise program – and enjoyment is a valid one too! Plan for what you want to achieve with each session or routine. Maybe it’s skill building, strength, endurance, speed, flexibility or just pleasure.

3. RELEASE THE TRIGGERS Tension is part of our busy lives and it gathers in your body and muscles. The pros use myofascial release, which is a fancy name for deep muscle relaxing work. You can do it easily with a foam roller, massage stick or even a ball. By rolling it along your body in a smooth fashion, you can check for any

tightness, muscle knots or pain. Then roll it out until it releases and relaxes. This adds suppleness to your body so that tension doesn’t prevent movement. Do this before and after workouts for best recovery.

4. MINI BANDS ADD MIGHT Pros recommend mini bands for muscles and joints. They work because the band’s resistance makes muscles contract and that helps your joint stability. Recommended movements are the vertical pull. You stand on a band, pull up overhead, then down to a T-form, up again with a shrug and repeat. For strong glutes, put the band around your legs above your knees and bring your knees in and out, using your glutes and core. Keep chest up, feet firm.

This helps protect you from injury too.

7. SLEEP FOR MUSCLE GROWTH You’re not lazy when you get your proper sleep, the pros will all confirm this! Muscles are in that anabolic place during sleep, which means that’s the state for optimal muscle growth. Recommendations for quality sleep are seven to nine hours a night, especially if you have a full day of regular work along with your training.

8. EQUIP YOURSELF You don’t have to invest in expensive trainers or facilities, but pros use great equipment. Ensure that what you use suits you and fits you well – shoes, bikes, clothing, balls. This enhances your movement and prevents injury. Be sure to replace any worn out equipment.

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5. VARIETY IS THE SPICE The pros are not always in their chosen season, and often participate in different activities and routines during off times to keep their fitness. They vary the intensities and the routines which help maximise potential, lessen injury risk and keeps interest and excitement strong.

6. REST AND RECOVERY The pros just know how to listen and tune in to their bodies. Like them, don’t ignore something that seems wrong and go see your healthcare professional. Your body also tells you that rest intervals are a major necessity to give yourself a full recovery after workouts.

Recovery periods are essential for the best quality outputs – the maximum outputs or the most power or force you can produce.

Participating in a sport offers some of the best routines for posture, balance and agility and improving reflexes. You can participate in a sport that fits your schedule, day or night these days. But even if you don’t play competitively, you can take a page from their training manuals. From basketball, do real or pretend hoop shots – squat and jump up.

Squats are always considered the very best of all body exercises. From soccer, toe touch a soccer ball or use a pretend soccer ball like a stair, and hop and switch feet. Pump arms too. From boxing, release any tension and aggression and box, even shadow box – stepping side to side, pumping your arms.

You don’t have to be a pro to train like one. We all have an inner athlete – it’s all about training right for you to reach your own personal best!

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Hayley Lewis’ gold medal performance began at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland. Her swimming career spanned 14 years, with her signature race becoming the 800 metre freestyle. Since hanging up her togs and goggles, Hayley has gone on to host the Australian version of The Biggest Loser, write a business book called Dream Believe Create and has also opened a gift and homewares store called ‘Coming Up Roses’ in Brisbane.

Hayley visited the Sunshine Coast as a guest speaker for the Sunshine Coast Sports Federation’s ‘Successful Women in Sport’ Lunch. Why Fitness Magazine caught up with Hayley to find out what success means to her.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SUCCESS? My greatest success is by far my two boys. I am most proud that I can juggle a small business and motherhood and have confidence that I am doing both successfully. My boys are confident young men which makes me feel as though I have done a great job (along with my husband Greg) raising them.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU ALONG THE WAY? The best thing that has happened to me has been the significant people I had in my

life when I was a young girl swimming. The inspirational people I looked up to (Tracey Wickham) and the motivational and positive coaches and mentors I had throughout my life have played a significant role in the way I now approach life and its ups and downs.

WHAT IS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OR OBSTACLE YOU HAVE OVERCOME? The greatest challenge was the death of my sister who was a person I looked up to and was able to call upon for guidance and motivation. A challenge from a non-personal perspective was definitely starting my own swim school in 2002.

WHAT IS THE MOST GRUELLING TRAINING YOU HAVE UNDERTAKEN? The most gruelling training was my entire swimming career. I can’t remember many training sessions that weren’t difficult.

I never did any land based work or gym so it was just pure swimming.

WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT BEING A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE?

had nothing else in my life to focus on during those years so swimming was everything which added to the pressure.

WHEN WAS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT? My proudest moment was making the Sydney Olympic team in front of my 2yr old son. I wasn’t expected to make it so winning the 800 free was a moment I’ll never forget.

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED? WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR LEGACY TO BE? I’d like to be remembered as a great mum and a kind person.

WHO INSPIRES YOU? Successful women in business inspire me.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE DONE? Simply be prepared to ‘work hard’ and if disappointment arises, give yourself 24 hours to chill out before you start stressing out!

The most difficult thing about being an athlete is the disappointments after all the hard training that is put in. It was sometimes difficult to bounce back from a swim meet that didn’t go to plan. I

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WHY POSTURE? with Zach Bruton, Exercise Physiologist WHAT IS POSTURE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

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WHAT AFFECTS POSTURE?

Put simply, posture is how you balance your body. It describes how your body is positioned when you are standing, sitting, lying down, even exercising. Good posture means the force of gravity is evenly distributed through your body so that no particular structure is overstressed. Poor posture means an increased wear and tear on your joints and muscles due to an uneven distribution of gravity. Poor posture can cause back and neck pain, spinal dysfunction, joint degeneration and a pot belly. Posture is not just how you look but it can actually affect how long and how well you live. People who move well and have good posture age better!

Factors such as occupation, recreational activities, obesity, modern technology, personality/emotions, and any trauma or injury you may sustain throughout your life, be it physical or emotional, can affect your posture.

Given the many factors influencing posture it is no surprise that the majority of people will at some point in their life experience some kind of musculoskeletal dysfunction or pain as a result of poor posture.

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HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE? Being mindful of your posture is a good start! Undergoing a full postural analysis from an Accredited Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist can be beneficial in identifying any postural imbalances/deviations. Strengthening of certain muscles, such as mid and lower back, shoulder setting, deep core muscles and gluteus medius is often required, while soft tissue therapy (massage), self myofascial release (foam rolling) and stretching may be necessary for other muscles, such as chest, hip flexors and hamstrings. More often than not it requires a combined approach incorporating healthy eating, exercise, posture awareness and some lifestyle changes.

If you would like more information regarding posture and exercise, healthy eating, lifestyle modifications or massage please call us or come in and see us at Suncoast Health & Wellness.

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Baked leg hams are an impressive addition to any Christmas feast, and each year we like to create a different flavour. This time we have decided to do an Orange Maple Whiskey Glaze, which we glaze and bake in-store and hand carve on-site as well. By using our whole smoked leg hams that we sell from the deli year round, customers know they’ll be getting a great quality ham off the bone, with a delicious twist.

You can pre-order whole or half leg hams, glazed or traditional, or opt for sliced portions, to complete your perfect Christmas dinner.

Pudding Lane makes all their puddings by hand using a family recipe and only the finest ingredients. Made in Australia using Australian fruit, they offer a delicious variety of flavours including Chocolate Rum and Raisin, Date and Toffee, Macadamia and Brandy or Triple Choc. As well as their Classic Pudding and a gluten-free option, we have dessert covered with these deliciously moist puddings with that home-made feel. As they’re beautifully presented, they also make a fantastic gift or an impressive item to offer your party hosts.

If you’ve been to BFresh lately, you’ll already know about our impressive range of delicious salads. We have plenty of healthy options to choose from, made fresh daily, such as the Roast chicken and Pumpkin salad (pictured). We have other amazing varieties like our much-loved Potato and Bacon salad, Sweet Potato, Pear and Prosciutto or Quinoa with Goat’s Fetta and Roast Vegies. For carefree catering with portion sizes from two to twenty people, why not pre-order your salads today for your Christmas and New Year celebrations.

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Julia Tait, Gourmet Grocery Tell us your BFresh story? I have been at BFresh for ten years now. In that time I have had two children. During this time I also began baking slices for the café and still do to this day.

What is it you love about being a part of the BFresh family?

I love that it’s so friendly, I love all the products and I really love it when customers come in with recipes and ask for our help to find the ingredients they need. I love to cook myself and being at BFresh has taught me so much about using fewer ingredients to create healthier dishes.

What is your favourite product? I don’t have just one, I have many! But I love the New England Relishes and I love the Sweet Balsamic Glaze.

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Matthew Montague WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SUCCESS? Completing a marathon in two hours and 59 minutes. Recently, creating a great community social running group (Glasshouse Mountains Running and MTB Group).

HOW DID YOU KNOW THIS IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO DO? I have never been 100 per cent sure marathons are what I want to be doing. However, I do quite enjoy the suffering towards the end of a marathon. It’s weird, I know.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU ALONG THE WAY? Glass House Mountains Running and MTB Group has allowed me to meet with complete strangers and help them be the best they can be. Assisting others to achieve their goals is such a joy.

WHAT IS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OR OBSTACLE YOU HAVE OVERCOME? Overcoming bowel cancer at 30 years of age was a massive obstacle and turning point in my life. My biggest realisation through this time is that we shouldn’t take anything for granted, especially our health.

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WHO INSPIRES YOU? She will most likely laugh at this, but my wife Monique. Nothing is ever too hard for her and she completes everything punctually and effortlessly. She continually supports me in everything I do and has the ability to find the best in everyone. As controversial as it may be, my sporting inspiration is Lance Armstrong. His story is a good one and I feel some connection towards him.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE DONE? Stop the excuses and get out there and do it. The good always outweighs the bad, so there is no point finding a reason to give up.

Change your mindset from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I will!’

WHAT’S YOUR WHY? WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO? There is something about the feeling I get from running. The morning of the run and the day that follows is always great. I find any problems that are hanging on a knife’s edge are simply a breeze to overcome. Helping others and seeing the smiles on their faces is just priceless. I encourage everyone to help someone with no will to receive something in return. It’s an awesome feeling!

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Carmen Johnson WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SUCCESS? Losing 50kg over the past three and a half years.

HOW DID YOU KNOW THIS IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO DO? I’ve always been overweight and wanted to change that. I’d never had a specific number of kilos in mind to lose, but knew I needed to lose weight in order to be the healthiest version of myself. I stopped fighting with myself and changed my focus from being solely about weight loss. When it became about more than just a number on a scale, things started to fall into place.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU ALONG THE WAY? I’ve regained confidence, I’m obnoxiously happy and I’m ridiculously in love with my life.

WHAT IS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OR OBSTACLE YOU HAVE OVERCOME? My greatest challenge was always food.

I’m more conscious of implementing strategies to ensure I don’t have too much of a good thing, particularly at social events. Re-educating myself about what I thought I knew about nutrition has been an interesting learning curve, too. Ignoring the negative comments I sometimes faced after choosing to make myself and my health a priority was also a challenge.

WHO INSPIRES YOU? Anyone who is willing to step out of their comfort zone and face a challenge headon. People who have a ‘no excuses’ attitude and are willing to take ownership of a situation in order to overcome it. If I had to name someone specifically, I’d say someone like Paul de Gelder.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE DONE? Be open about what you’re doing. The more people who know about your goals, the more accountable you are. Get a good support system. For me that meant friends, family and working with an awesome PT. Find something you love doing; it makes it easier to continue doing it.

WHAT’S YOUR WHY? WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO? I do what I do because I love the way it makes me feel. I’ve done things in the last year that I wouldn’t have been able to do only a couple of years ago, before becoming fitter and healthier.

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Natalie Jenkinson WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SUCCESS? My greatest success has been representing Australia at the Olympic Games in judo and representing Australia at the Oceania Games in boxing.

HOW DID YOU KNOW THIS IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO DO? I never really knew that’s what I wanted to do. I just knew that I liked the fighting sports, I was good at them and wanted to be the best at something. It was just a natural progression, I guess.

WHAT IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU ALONG THE WAY? There have been numerous things which have been fantastic in my sporting career – getting the opportunity to travel around the world, meeting different people and experiencing various cultures have been fantastic.

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However, the pinnacle of my career would have to be the opening ceremony at the Olympics in my home country.

The feeling of walking out into the arena in front of a packed house and being viewed by millions around the world cannot be explained. I was so proud.

WHAT IS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OR OBSTACLE YOU HAVE OVERCOME? For me my greatest challenges have come from injuries. If I wasn’t overseas competing, I was getting an operation on my tattered knees and shoulders. Ironically, just about all my injuries have been from others sports that I played when I was having a break.

Other than this, I think self-doubt has been and always will be a challenge in my life.

WHO INSPIRES YOU? The person or people who inspire me the most in not only my sporting career but

my life in general would have to be my mum and dad. They supported me not only financially but emotionally. It’s not easy to be involved with any athlete coming into competition, especially two fighting sports which require cutting weight and vigorous training. If I can be half the woman my mum is, I believe I have been a success in life.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE DONE? Have a goal, believe in yourself and work bloody hard. There are no secrets.

WHAT’S YOUR WHY? WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO? Now, my why is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, get the most out of life with my partner, watch my nieces and nephews grow up, and be a positive mentor and role model for everyone that I am blessed to come in contact with.

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Damien Collins

Training for Success!

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST SUCCESS? Placing fourth at the Ironman World Championships, Kona, Hawaii, in the under 24 category.

HOW DID YOU KNOW THIS IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO DO? Someone asked me, “What would you do if you won one million dollars?” I answered, ‘Have a crack at being a professional triathlete.”

I then thought, “Why do you have to be a millionaire to follow your dreams?” You don’t, you’ve just got to have passion and dedication. Alan Watts has an amazing video I recommend everyone watching (What If Money Was No Object?).

WHAT IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU ALONG THE WAY? I’ve inspired several of my friends to take up the sport and the support I have from my friends and family is unreal! As well as receiving messages through my athlete Facebook page (Damien Collins’ Adventure Unearthed) from people I’ve never met, saying that through the videos I make that I had inspired them to train harder and stop making excuses to train. That’s a big buzz to think that decisions I’ve made in life have had a positive impact on someone else’s life.

WHAT IS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OR OBSTACLE YOU HAVE OVERCOME? Making the sacrifice of a lot of other sports I loved, always having to bail on friends and parties because I’m too tired and my girlfriend and I split up in the early days. One of the big reasons was the time I was putting into training and the sudden random change I had made to my life. (We’re now back together, closer than ever, and she’s just entered her first triathlon).

WHO INSPIRES YOU? The best in the sport, I love their stories on how they got there. People don’t just become the best overnight.

There’s so much hard work behind the scenes. But if they can do it, it means I can. We’re all the same.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE DONE? Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.

Don’t let other people tell you what you can and can’t do, that’s their opinion. You’re the boss of you!

WHAT’S YOUR WHY? WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO? Why not? I’ve loved the Olympics and dreamed of going there as a kid. I’ve always wanted to be a professional athlete in any sport. Now I’ve finally found something that I have potential in and I don’t want to die wondering.

So why not have a crack? I’m healthy and fit, so I may as well take advantage of the awesome life I can live.

There are a lot of less fortunate people in life and it feels like a waste to give nothing less than your best.

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Mind Fitness WITH VICKIE MAGIC, BUSINESS MATTERS MAGAZINE

Summer certainly is the time for celebration. It’s the time we often want to go to the beach, or for a swim in the pool, but it all depends on who is around.

I don’t like how I look in a swimsuit. It’s all very well to say, “What people think of me is none of my business,” and I honestly do think that; however, when it comes to displaying my body publicly, that’s a whole new conversation.

I don’t know about you, but I have been saying for quite some years now, “This is it, this is the last year I am going to have weight on me. This is the last year I have to worry about how I look at the pool and the beach.”

Why is it that some of us seem to be able to keep the weight off and some of us seem to not be able to get it off? Are we kidding ourselves? Do we really eat like a bird, or is that only in the public view?

I, for one, have been kidding myself for the last, mmmmm, probably eight months.

I had lost 25 kilos in total over the few years, on off, on off, on off, yo-yo, yo-yo, yo-yo, up down, up down, up down, good bad, good bad, good bad. Argh!

Even I gave up believing me when I said, “This is it.” So why is it different for me this time? Why am I absolutely positive one hundred and fifty million per cent that I’m going to lose all of my weight over the next few months, and even more positive that I’m going to keep it off?

to eat – I was sad because of the clothes not fitting and the photo, so I might as well eat, I’m going to be fat forever, right?

Seemed a valid reason in that moment.

I woke up in the middle of the night and I said there and then in that moment, “ENOUGH! I don’t want this to be me anymore, this is NOT WHO I AM. This is not who I want to be.” From that second everything has changed for me. I have not eaten one thing that isn’t good for my body

right petrol (food); it just runs smoothly.

I wouldn’t even consider putting sugar in my petrol tank, but here I was consuming more sugar, more rubbish that my body could ever use. The nutrients I am feeding myself now are certainly agreeing with me, the weight loss is actually now just a secondary benefit, I love feeling so energetic. I honestly can’t imagine going back now.

I can’t put my finger on why I CAN do this now, and why I COULDN’T do it for the last eight months, but I think it starts with having that realisation that this just can’t go on, and that this just isn’t who I am, or who I want to be or indeed, how I want to feel. Everything starts and ends in the mind; our minds are our friends sometimes and our enemies other times. However if we never ever give up, if we stay clear and focused on what we want, I believe that we will eventually succeed in whatever that is.

What’s more I feel amazing – I haven’t felt so alive, so full of energy, so comfortable. Eating healthy is like giving my car (my body) the right petrol (food); it just runs smoothly. I wouldn’t even consider putting sugar in my petrol tank, but here I was consuming more sugar, more rubbish that my body could ever use. and in just a few short weeks have lost

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us, email me at vmagic@bmmag.

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Well, you know the saying, you have to hit rock bottom before you can pull yourself out. I think I hit rock bottom. I was in a clothes shop and in the past there was always something that looked nice on me, but this day about a month ago, absolutely everything looked like sh#t on toast on me. That afternoon I saw a photo of me that I really didn’t like, and that night when I went to bed I tossed and turned all night, feeling uncomfortable because I had overeaten yet again. I had Vickie Magic is the owner/editor of Business Matters Magazine and partners with Jen Forster in Why Fitness Magazine. Vickie is passionate about helping with your mind set, she runs regular weekend retreats for this purpose. You can contact Vickie on 0433 198 868 or vmagic@bmmag.com.au

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Making positive changes for your employees The my7 FitStopTM is designed to revitalize employees during the workday and resolve the negative effects of sedentary behavior. The my7 FitStop includes easy to follow instructions, and can be used in normal work wear.

It is recommended employees take two short FitStop breaks per day. The FitStop prescription includes four program options; Rejuvenation, Focused Relaxation, Cardio Boost, and QuickStop.

The options consist of simple stretches and exercises aimed to help resolve the most common problems caused by sitting at a desk all day.

Dean Harding SUMMIT FITNESS EQUIPMENT

Installing a my7 FitStop in your office shows your commitment to offering the best path to wellness. Through a corporate wellness program, employers can advocate healthy habits ultimately producing productive and happy employees.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dean Harding has been in fitness club management, performance coaching and studio ownership both in Australia and the UK for over 10 years. He is a fitness industry presenter and educator, sports performance coach and brand manager, with the skills to provide an integrated equipment and education solution for your facility – whatever the size or shape. Dean provides a consultancy service to assist in selecting, sourcing, financing, integrating and educating staff on equipment in your facility.

 Are there on-site programs and facilities to achieve this where you work?

For more information on the fitStop program go to www.powerplate.com/news-and-media/pr/power-plateshakes-up-workplace-wellness

 Could you do with some help in knowing what to do?

 Wouldn’t it be great to feel more energised and productive at work?

Whether you are the business owner, health and safety officer or employee of a major corporation or small business, contact Dean to discuss the options available to improve the productivity, energy levels and focus of your workplace.

Dean Harding // 0407 475 806 // dean@summitfit.com.au // www.summitfit.com.au

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Gary Martin nD, Living Valley Springs Health Retreat

Seven Success Strategies for the

Summer Holidays

TRADITIONALLY SPRING IS THE TIME FOR CLEANING, FOR CLEANSING THE SYSTEM IN PREPARATION FOR A FUN TIME IN SUMMER. ACCORDINGLY, SPRING IS ONE OF OUR BUSIEST TIMES OF THE YEAR, AS PEOPLE FLOCK TO OUR WELLNESS CENTRE TO DETOX AFTER A LONG WINTER. MANY PEOPLE TEND TO PUT ON A FEW KILOS IN WINTER AS A RESULT OF EATING MORE CARBOHYDRATES AND STAYING INDOORS. SPRING IS ALSO A TIME WHEN FITNESS BECOMES A PRIORITY. WITH SUMMER ON THE HORIZON, MOST PEOPLE WANT TO GET INTO SHAPE BEFORE EXPOSING THEIR BODIES ON THE BEACH. HENCE OUR FITNESS TRAINERS ARE RUN OFF THEIR FEET IN SPRING, AND OUR GYM IS ABUZZ WITH PEOPLE PANICKING WITH URGENCY TO LOSE A FEW POUNDS. WELL, SPRING IS GONE AND SUMMER IS HERE, BUT EVEN IF WE NEGLECTED TO DO THE SPRING CLEAN THING, IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET INTO SHAPE FOR A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER SEASON.

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With a huge variety of outdoor activities available in summer, it doesn’t take long to make up for a neglected spring. However for some, December can be a time of year-end stresses, office parties and festive foods, with little time for exercise. Then January comes along and one fails to enjoy the holidays as one should because of a physically depleted state at the end of the year. Well, with the application of a few simple strategies, we can start our holidays in a state of optimal health and achieve maximum enjoyment.

Then return to work refreshed and ready to take on the world for another year.

1. Breathing It may sound too simple, but many people suffer with sleep apnoea, asthma, bronchitis and other breathing disorders. It’s important to breathe through the nose (in and out) as much as possible, especially when sleeping.

The nose is designed to filter, humidify and condition the air. It also regulates the flow of oxygen in and carbon dioxide (CO2) out.

Oxygen stresses smooth muscle tissue while CO2 relaxes it. Mouth breathing distorts the flow, causing CO2 levels to drop too quickly.

Thus smooth muscle tissue is subjected to more stressing than relaxing, resulting in elevated blood pressure, muscle pains, respiratory complaints and other disorders.

Many people tape their mouths at night to promote nose breathing during their sleep.

2. Sunlight Sunlight reacts with cholesterol in the skin to produce vitamin D3, a potent hormone that is involved in just about every bodily function, including the metabolism of calcium and the maintenance of healthy bones. Summer is the time to build up reserves of this vital vitamin. Expose the skin to the sun for a minimum of 20 minutes

each day, without getting burnt. Sunlight kills bacteria, hardens bones, increases serotonin - the mood regulator, increases glycogen which feeds muscles, regulates blood pressure, modulates cholesterol, lowers triglycerides, increases blood volume, improves respiration, boosts the immune system and modulates blood sugars.

3. Temperance By all means go to the parties, but exercise self-control. Alcohol will deplete muscle integrity like nothing else. High carbohydrate, festive foods will put on the weight while reducing the capabilities of the immune system. Overeating can also be a trap for the unwary. Self-control is the key!

4. Rest Most of our repair and maintenance is performed at night, when we are asleep.

In the absence of light our pineal gland secretes the hormone melatonin, which is indeed one of the most potent antioxidants produced in the body. Studies performed by the Simmons Bed Company showed that melatonin secretions are far greater during pre-midnight sleep than they are during the hours after midnight, irrespective of what time one goes to bed. This may be why pre-midnight sleep has often been referred to as ‘beauty sleep’. Try a few early nights and feel the difference it makes.

5. Exercise The Earl of Darby once wrote, “Those who cannot find the time for exercise will have to find the time for illness.” Professional contact sports are usually played in the winter. Summer, however, is the season for sailing, swimming, surfing, diving, canoeing, cycling, cricket, tennis, horse riding, dancing,

archery, basketball, beach volleyball, bushwalking, etc. Exercise energises the body, regulates the appetite, clears the mind, strengthens the heart and reduces joint stiffness. It replaces fat with muscle while decreasing the resting heart rate, blood pressure and blood lipids. Exercise increases respiration, circulation, muscle tone, elasticity and blood oxygen levels.

6. Eating Right Eating too many of the Christmas dainties can result in runny noses, sore throats and fatigue. The fun that should be experienced during the holiday season can be hampered through over-indulgence in the wrong foods. Adopt a successful eating strategy and stick to it, even at the parties. Avoid the processed carbohydrate foods.

7. Hydration We need to drink a lot more water in summer. Dehydration is a common condition experienced by those who neglect to drink water during the warmer months.

The greatest need of the body on rising is hydration, so have a good glass of water first thing every morning. Then keep it up all through the day. It is best not to dilute digestion by drinking water with meals, but it is vital to top up regularly between meals. Thirst is not a reliable indicator, so include regular water drinking in your list of strategies for a healthy summer season.

Prevention is better than cure. By applying success strategies to your lifestyle this summer you will avoid illness, tiredness and disappointment. Make the most of the outdoors. Enjoy the national parks, the beaches and the rivers in the best state of Australia. Remember, life is a gift. Relish it! www.lvs.com.au

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Why Events WITH CR JASON OPRAY SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL

Ho, ho, ho! Where did 2014 go? This summer the Coast lights up once again for dozens of events, from the ever popular Christmas Carols and the Christmas Tree Trail, to the magical New Years Eve blast and some special Australia Day celebrations. Council has worked with community groups to deliver a number of wonderful Christmas and summer events, which will be enjoyed by thousands of locals and visitors.

Speaking of visitors, there will no doubt be lots of them making the most of the Sunshine Coast, our brilliant summer weather and envied outdoor lifestyle.

They come in droves for relaxing holidays and find themselves incidentally – or not – staying active as they explore the region and all it has to offer. And why not? So many locals are out and about showing them that the Coast is the perfect place to be outdoors and enjoy the daylight hours.

There are more people on our walkways and beaches exercising in the mornings, more people in our cafes for brekky than dinner and a whole lot of people swimming, surfing, walking, running, climbing and hiking!

I hope you make the most of our alfresco lifestyle this summer – and I hope you enjoy the holiday season. On behalf of

my wife Ingrid and I and our girls Lily and Jay Jay, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and fit 2015.

UPCOMING EVENTS To find out what’s coming up, take a look at: the Sunshine Coast Events page on Facebook www.events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au www.community.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au

Jason O’Pray, Economic Development (Tourism, Sport and Major Events) Portfolio, Division 8 Councillor.

With 23 years experience, Living Valley Springs are the specialists in weight-loss, rejuvenation, pampering and developing personalised healing programs. Ten days at Living Valley Springs can promote healing, restore energy and provide you with solutions for the long term.

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THE KEY TO YOUR FUTURE! MEET CHRIS: Athlete Chris has now been training for the past four years and has adopted a healthy lifestyle. Chris has his sights set on his first triathlon in 2015. Here’s what Chris had to say about the Resolve Wellness Key. “Setting a new personal best time is one of the most rewarding aspects of running. But what happens when you reach a plateau?

Resolves Wellness Key can help you break through that barrier by using its technology as a powerful training tool.

“Your Resolve Wellness Profile allows you to link your run tracking app and replicate your favourite runs at the gym. Insert your Wellness Key into a treadmill, choose the Exercises tab and select a previously saved run. A map of your route appears on the screen displaying your time, distance, pace and calories burnt. Hit Start and you’re away. The map has markers at each kilometre giving you visual progress through your workout.

Raise the pace and race against your previous time. This sets a challenge and creates a personalised training experience.

“Eliminate factors that might hinder you reaching a new PB or even keep you from running on any given day. Add some core exercises to your cardio day. Utilise Resolve’s equipment and accessories to blast your core before you jump on the treadmill to clock your kilometres.

“Resolve’s state of the art technology is the key to exceeding your limits.”

MEET COLLEEN: Super Mum How does the Resolve Wellness System help you achieve your overall wellness goals?

“I access the Wellness System almost every day from my iPad or iPhone; I love having access to my program day or night.

It’s a fantastic way to track my daily progress, to see how many moves I completed each day and monitor my training effectiveness.

“It’s so easy to fine-tune my program as I become fitter and stronger, and I can create new mini programs and track their effectiveness. For me the Wellness app is extremely motivational. The way it’s set up clearly shows how effectively I’m working and tracks how I’ve trained.

When I’m pushing to reach 100, I feel a great sense of achievement when it tells me that, “you have trained like an athlete.” In addition to tracking my program, I will also track any class that I attend and I can simply add in any running and training performed outside of the gym.

“The Wellness System in itself will motivate you to push yourself and to reach your ultimate maximum capacity.

I love being able to input other activities from outside the gym and also linking apps like ‘my fitness pal’ to get the entire healthy living package. Track your healthy eating and your daily activities to make the best lifestyle change for the healthiest you,” says Colleen.

07 5436 0222 19 West Terrace Caloundra (next to Caloundra RSL)

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So Much More T han A Cookbook!

NEW CHANGING HABITS RECIPE BOOK - IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESSIE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, OR JUST AS A GIFT TO YOURSELF! This beautiful flip chart style recipe book is filled with gorgeous images of 150 new recipes and a few old favourites as well, including breakfast, snacks, main meals, desserts, fermented foods and more.

Cyndi O’Meara is a passionate nutritionist with over 30 years of experience. A determined and knowledgeable national and international speaker, TV and radio presenter, author of the best selling book Changing Habits Changing Lives and founder of the health company ‘Changing Habits’.

Cyndi, together with her team, created Changing Habits as a health information company that has evolved from the book Changing Habits Changing Lives and now not only provides books, audios, DVDs, eBooks, programs, protocols, reports, newsletters and clubs but also unique ethical, sustainable food and nutritional support/consultations.

Changing Habits only brings to your table those foods that are consumed within the framework of Cyndi’s own family and friends. Some of the products have taken up to two years to locate and develop.

This recipe book is the culmination of all those years of experience as well as a vast knowledge of real foods and products that Changing Habits source and supply. Not only are these recipes truly nutritious, they also look and taste amazing.

Changing Habits Recipe Book: $38 www.changinghabits.com.au/ healthy-shopping/all-products/ changing-habits-recipe-book

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Ingredients • 1 apple • 1 beetroot • 1 carrot

1. Add the washed, chopped pieces of fruit to the juicer and collect the juice.

2. Pour into glasses and serve with ice.

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Warm T hai Chicken Salad Wraps Serves 4-6 Ingredients • 2 Tbsp Changing Habits Coconut Oil or ghee • 3 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 Tbsp ginger, grated • 1 Tbsp red curry paste (free of additives and preservatives) • 500g organic thigh or chicken breast, sliced into strips • 6 spring onions

Procedure

• 1 cup bean sprouts

1. Heat oil in a large frying pan and sauté garlic, ginger and curry paste over medium heat.

• ½ cup fresh coriander, chopped

2. Add chicken and spring onions and cook until golden and cooked through.

• 1 Tbsp fish sauce • 1 Tbsp Changing Habits Rapadura Sugar • 1 ½ cups spinach and rocket mixed • 8-10 lettuce leaves (to act as cup for the chicken mix)

3. Add all other ingredients and heat through.

4. Spoon the mixture into the lettuce leaf cups and serve.

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FIVE MINUTES WITH...

RUSSELL PRICE & PENNY TAYLOR REFUEL, REVIVE AND REBOOT! Reviving your mind and body all at once seems impossible when in the midst of long working days and family life. But guess what? It’s not impossible! Russell Price and Penny Taylor have worked hand in hand to develop a fun-loving, mind-freeing and successful fitness ecosystem, set in the foothills of Black Mountain. Camp Black and The Workout Shed are two separate businesses set on the same piece of land.

Together, both businesses sum up all things fun, fitness and health and we love it!

We all know that sometimes training surrounded by lots of people is not desirable. The cool thing about Camp Black and the Workout Shed is that you can flee locally to the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland for a casual visit, a full day program or weekend fitness and health retreat. With tailored training for each client or group, guests of the camp are welcome to use all of the facilities during their stay at Camp Black and The Workout Shed.

The Workout Shed, born in 2009, is a fitness facility like no other! Offering a gym, outside assault course, personal training, detox sauna, hydrotherapy spa, core strength classes, yoga classes and massage therapies – it is a total one-stop fitness shop! Imagine training in a setting of peaceful rolling hills and nature, whilst keeping fit and healthy!

Camp Black is a retreat-style offering, morphed from The Workout Shed facilities. With an underlying passion for the environment, Camp Black has been created by Russ and Penny to cater for retreats and workshop style programs for the private, corporate and celebrity sector. Incorporating their organic café known as the Refuel Bar, the cafe provides all meals and beverages, which are 100 per cent made from products harvested daily from the organic gardens. The buildings and landscape have been meticulously planned and lovingly created to produce an atmosphere to promote all round fitness, health and wellbeing.

Russ is a 6th Dan Karate Shihan, close protection bodyguard to some of the world’s best known celebrities (Jean Claude Van Damme, Jacki Chan & Angelina Jolie) and is an ex-SBS special force operative (the frogmen!). A qualified personal trainer to complete the package, Russ loves all things fitness and loves nothing more than training, teaching and guiding individuals of all walks of life to reach their peak.

Penny is an art and sport teacher, and ran her own design and retail gallery and business in Cooroy for many years. She loves the environment and animals, architecture and all things about the ocean. Between them they have four children aged from 18 down to 11.

Russ and Penny have always been engaged in their own sporting interests from a young age, have worked in many gyms and health clubs and feel the modern day gym has lost its atmosphere and ability to care for people as individuals. Both Penny and Russ are known for their warm and welcoming attention to their clients and be assured, one visit to this amazing place and you won’t want to leave.

In February next year, Russ and Penny will be running the ‘Reboot For Brain & Body’ Retreat. For details about this head to page 28 or go to www.campblack.com.au

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Allergies, intolerances and It might not be what you think.

What does this mean?

Allergies, intolerances and sensitivities are immune responses that can be to anything such as food substances, colourings, preservatives or additives, environment toxins, pollens or insects, chemicals, moulds and even medications. In fact, a negative immune reaction can become a reactant for you at any time to absolutely anything. Allergies or intolerances can be immune responses passed on from birth, or can develop over your life through periods of stress, compromised immune responses or gut disease processes such as infection or inflammation.

response. Mostly, the symptoms are chronic and

In some cases the symptoms are acute and quite severe, making it quite obvious that you’re having an allergic

list. So don’t assume this doesn’t affect you, as it could

cause low grade inflammation, which lead to disease processes in your body that you consider are normal signs of aging, though they are not. More severe cases may result in anaphylactic reactions which can be life threatening. Most people believe that if they don’t suffer these types of symptoms, they don’t have allergies.

Having tested over 2000 people for food allergies, I’ve found that every one of them has come back with at least a few, with more than 90 per cent having a hefty be the reason that you’re just not feeling 100 per cent.

So, what can you do?

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Remove your current allergens to reduce the risk of new sensitivities developing.

Comprehensive food allergy testing that’s highly specific, covering all types of allergy responses rather than just one type at a time, is only available in two laboratories in the world and we’re lucky enough to have one right here in Australia. Food allergy immediately affects your fluid levels and can have a delayed response lasting days, which in turn affects your electrolytes, causing cellular energy to diminish. Keeping off your allergens will keep your energy levels and brain functioning optimal, keep your body at your correct metabolic weight, reduce oedema, puffiness and cellulite and reduce muscle or joint aches and pains.

Continuing to eat foods that are allergens will keep your gut wall inflamed, allowing more foods, currently not allergens, to pass through the gut wall and become new allergens. This compromises your immune system forever, leading to chronic disease and early aging.

Check your gut flora. Bacterial or fungal infections, which are picked up through travelling or passed on from other people through contact or through colds and flu, release toxins, causing inflammation of the gut wall. This compromises the cells known as gap junctions, allowing for food particles to slip into the blood stream. This activates the immune system, alerting it to the presence of foreign particles, which then signals immune complexes to mark that food particle as danger, resulting in the beginning of a food sensitivity. You then not only have the immune response to deal with, but the added symptoms associated with bacterial infection such as chronic recurring colds and viruses, depression, mood disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. A healthy gut bacterial balance is a crucial step to building strong foundations in your health and protecting you from food sensitivity.

Check your hormones. Food allergy responses can cause hormonal disruption, as the immune system and the endocrine system are closely linked.

Not only can you cause hormonal imbalances such as infertility, miscarriage, PCOS, menopausal symptoms, PMS, migraine or hormonal acne from food sensitivities, but the response can be a two way street. Hormone disruption caused by other factors, such as taking the oral contraceptive pill, Implanon, HRT, hormonal creams, Depo-provera injection, Mirena or suffering with stress can all lower your DHEA, which increases your sensitivity to food allergens. It can become a vicious cycle leading to depression, anxiety, insomnia, memory loss, fatigue, weight gain, osteoporosis and some hormonal cancers.

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What might you be experiencing?

Typically, you’ll initially have signs of fluid retention, weight gain, mood problems such as irritability, depression or anxiety, fatigue, lack of happiness or motivation, lack of focus and concentration, poor memory or chronic stress. Allergic responses also present themselves as hives, rashes or other skin conditions, asthma or digestive problems, bloating, pain or nausea after eating food, sinus and hay fever.

Allergies can also be the underlying cause or at least contribute to symptoms of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and other more severe mood or behavioural problems. Allergies have also been found to be one of the biggest causes, due to their inflammatory nature, of dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, narcolepsy, cataplexy, fluid retention, severe fatigue conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid conditions, heart disease, stroke, type II diabetes, circulation problems, auto-immune diseases, hormonal imbalances, infertility, stress, toxicity, nutrient deficiencies which lead to further allergies and much more.

STEP 4

STEP 5

Reduce stress. Whether it be emotional, physical or biochemical, stress will cause your body to produce the hormone cortisol, producing inflammation. With long term cortisol production comes gut inflammation, leading to food particles being able to penetrate the gut wall into the blood stream, producing new food sensitivities. Cortisol production also causes inflammation of the joints and the eventual irreversible breakdown of the cartilage in the joints, leading to osteoarthritis.

Exercise. Exercise not only releases endorphins, making you happy and reducing stress, but also keeps your muscles pumping and your lymphatic system functioning, which moves excess fluid out through your kidneys and flushes out toxins. Exercise is also a great way to keep your bowel functioning normally, helping to rid your body of toxins from allergens in the gut. Allergies can cause constipation for some people, whereas for others they may cause diarrhoea.

For those having trouble moving their bowels, exercise is a great way to stay regular and keep fluid retention at bay.

Deal with emotional stressors and take measures to reduce your stress load.

Keep physical stressors such as excessive workloads, excessive exercise or anything that causes inflammation to your physical body to a minimum. Finally, keep your nutrient levels up with a healthy diet.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jodi Chapman BHSc is a qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath specialising in the field of optimal performance for mental and physical energy, particularly recovery from depression, anxiety and ADHD.

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MOTIVATION MATTERS

BY JESS EDWARDS, U GOT THIS

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What is motivation?

The first step towards establishing your goal is working out the specifics and why it’s important for you. If you haven’t already heard of the SMART model, I will define it now so you can set goals using this method. However, we are going to add internal and external factors that relate to your personality too and the big ‘WHY’ it’s important to you. This is the emotional KEY to achieving your goal.

Specific: So what is your goal? Write it down! Now, why is this your goal? Where can you go specifically to achieve it and do you feel you will need outside guidance?

Measurable: This goal needs to be measurable in such a way that you analyse the needs you have now and measure the results you wish to have in the future. For example: I want to lose 10kgs in three months by training four times a week and changing some poor nutritional habits.

Achievable: Your goal needs to be set at a realistic pace. Setting the pace too high at the beginning is likely to throw you out of routine and cause setbacks.

Relevant: Your goals need to stay focused and relevant to your needs. Organising your routine and staying true to the focus and planning of your goals will lead to a higher success rate, just by keeping it true and realistic.

Time-frame: Give yourself a specific date to realistically achieve this goal. That way, you can remain driven to your daily and weekly routine, knowing that there is a finalised date of accomplishment on your horizon.

Now, what is your why factor? This is your internal reason and it must reach your emotional desires to change and have a greater meaningful attachment, rather than a basic need. Example - Basic need: to be fit and healthy. Emotional: I want the confidence to swim at the beach while wearing a bikini and not feel insecure about it. As you can see, the emotional need holds more internal value to help motivate us than the basic need.

As for your external stimulus, this is where you find your motivation while exercising. Join a gym. Arrange a personal trainer. Establish an outdoor training routine or join a group training class.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jess Edwards is a qualified personal trainer and self-esteem counsellor. Combining both professions has allowed her to follow her dreams with a business designed to guide and help people see that they can achieve their goals too. “I’ve been overweight and unhealthy before and I know how it feels to be lacking confidence and motivation and to have low self-esteem. This is my ‘WHY’ factor, this is why I have chosen to do what I do,” says Jess.

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MAKE UP MATTERS

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Summer-proof your make-up!

It’s time to face up to the sweaty, humid, hot and uncomfortable times ahead – that’s right, summer is here and don’t we all know it! But the rise in temperature does not have to mean leaving your beauty regime behind.

We all know that heavy make-up feeling!

To avoid the all-too-embarrassing make-up disaster, we suggest keeping your make-up routine simple and look for water resistant formulas – they will be your best friend.

Keeping your make-up light and natural this summer will be the key to fresh-looking skin all day, even in the Sunshine Coast’s notoriously humid heat!

So how do you ‘sweat-proof’ your make-up?

Select essentials that have staying power, but also make sure the formulations you use are still comfortable and lightweight.

Think breathable foundations with a natural finish.

Ideally, look for a plant and mineral-based make-up. These are far more gentle on the skin and can even contain beneficial healing properties that soothe ailments and treat skin conditions.

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Add some glow by sweeping on a little highlighter along the cheekbones and a soft coral or rose blush on the apples of your cheeks.

Don’t forget your lashes! Keep smudges and smears at bay by coating them with water-resistant mascara.

Lip-gloss is a staple in every woman’s make-up bag. Finish with a coat of lightweight translucent gloss, great for these hot summer days.

Follow these simple steps and summer-proofing your make-up will be a breeze!

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NATUROPATH MATTERS

BY JODI CHAPMAN, ADVANCED WELLNESS & BEHAVIOURIAL CENTRE

Can't stop the itch?

Do you suffer from itchy or inflamed skin?

Is it worse after you’ve worked out? Does it come on suddenly but never really goes away? Unsure what you’re doing that’s making it worse?

Skin reactions are some of the most complex issues to treat, as there are a number of factors that could be at play creating an unpleasant rash or painful lumps in inconvenient areas of the body. Are you experiencing itchiness, redness or uneven skin eruptions? Been told to change your skin cream and wear loose clothing, but it still doesn’t improve? Have you considered it could be because of the foods you eat? You could be making it worse without even knowing! What’s relieving to know is that it could soon be gone if you get yourself tested to find out exactly what the culprit is, and do away with nasty skin conditions for good!

If we continually consume foods that our body reacts to over time it compromises the integrity of the gut wall. Have you heard of the expression ‘leaky gut’? That’s the term used to explain what professional health practitioners know to be intestinal hyper permeability, which is a real and serious problem if left untreated.

Foods that we eat pass through our gastrointestinal system, reaching the gut to be broken down into smaller particles, ready for absorption of all our necessary vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

But if we eat foods our system recognises as inflammatory, that causes damage to the lining of the gut wall, compromising the cells known as gap junctions and allowing for food particles to slip into the blood stream. This activates the immune system, alerting it to the presence of foreign particles, which then signals immune complexes to mark that food particle as danger, resulting in the beginning of food sensitivity.

The symptoms we may experience in response to eating these allergenic foods can range from the obvious signs like bloating and indigestion, to skin complaints including eczema, hives, redness and blotchy skin. These can be completely healed if you carry out the correct testing and pathology to identify exactly which foods are causing the distress. Heat, increased body temperature and your regular training routine coupled with tight fitting clothing and sweat are all going to make your skin feel much worse than it needs to, so get to the bottom of it so you can feel your best this summer!

Not all food allergy tests are the same. You’ll often find they are a generic assessment looking for a singular antibody presence, when in all likelihood there are a number of different allergic responses that your body is producing. There is only one comprehensive food allergy test recommended, as most other standard testing show only marginal improvements and often show false negatives.

The results of this highly specific test have been outstanding. It tests a whole range of household and food allergy reactions, and is the most accurate test available. With only two laboratories worldwide, we are fortunate to have one in Australia.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jodi Chapman BHSc is a qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath specialising in the field of optimal performance for mental and physical energy, particularly recovery from depression, anxiety and ADHD.

Are you experiencing:  Eczema  Hives  Red or Blotchy Skin  Unpleasant Rash If you are experiencing itchiness, redness or uneven skin eruptions, it may not be the summer heat and sweat that is the problem.

Food allergies can be the number one cause for skin irritations.

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DIGITAL MARKETING MATTERS

BY CLARK MARSHALL, BLUE DOG DIGITAL MARKETING

Summer-ise your website Now is the time to refresh your website, ready for an even more successful 2015. Attract more visitors, increase your cash flow and improve the overall look and feel of your website with these handy tips: 1. Images – make it more interesting for returning visitors and boost your SEO rankings by updating the images on your website. Add a new slider image or simply update the gallery.

2. Video – being camera shy is no longer acceptable.

Shake off that shyness and get in front of a camera and talk about what you do. Put the video on your website – people want to get to know who you are!

3. About you – your ‘About’ page on your website is a missed opportunity. This is where you can tell people why you do what you do. Where did you start out? What got you to where you are today? Write down your story as if you were talking to someone over a coffee, put it on your website and watch your conversion rates increase.

4. Build relationships – these days people aren’t just judging you by the quality of the service or product you provide, or the price. People want to know that you care about the problem they’re trying to solve. Build a relationship with your clients, show that you care through keeping in touch with them via a newsletter, write educational articles and connect through your social media avenues. Give them more and you will receive more.

5. Keep it up all year – make 2015 the year that you do things differently. Write a blog post regularly, change the images on your website regularly, connect with your customers more often, schedule it in your diary and commit to following through all year, and you will reach your goals in 2015.

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It’s so much more than a Bootcamp!

ADVENTURE MATTERS

BY MELINDA BINGLEY, MAB PERSONAL TRAINING & ADVENTURES

Fun and healthy adventures + fun and relaxing time out Summer time is either an opportunity for fun and healthy adventures in our coastal backyard, or fun and naughty relaxing time out. The million dollar question is, how do you have both?

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The biggest challenge is the temptation of cold beers, cheese and crackers, dipping into a gifted box of chocolates and floating around in a sparkling pool, versus climbing a mountain or going for a kayak.

Adventure and relaxation, yummy treats and healthy snacks can go hand in hand. Here are my Top Ten Tips for the most adventurous and guilt-free summer EVER! 1. Drink two litres of water before lunch time and more after lunch.

2. Plan an adventure, (mountain climb, kayak, bush walk) early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

3. If training in the middle of the day, plan a swim within the workout or after it.

4. Do the crime = do the time. Consider every alcoholic drink = 30min run and every chocolate = 100 burpees.

5. If you choose to have a drink, opt for a vodka, lime and soda over wine/beer or add ice to your wine. Try adding sparkling water with lime/mint in a wine glass, too.

6. Plan active adventurous social catch-ups – eg kayak to a destination for a picnic, set up beach volley ball at the beach or go for a group hike.

7. Book into training with a friend, trainer or group to ensure you get it done.

8. Be clear with your intention of each day, the lifestyle you want to live and WHY. Remember, what’s the alternative?

9. Eat to live, not live to eat. Look at all food as fuel – what will it fuel me for?

10. Join in active events in the community; it will fill your diary up with fun things to plan for and around.

Enjoy summer all, it really is a fun time of the year to get outdoors, eat lots of beautiful fresh salads and fruit and have time with loved ones and friends. You can kick off your summer in a positive way and still have loads of fun without the guilt. Enjoy the glorious Sunshine Coast that offers such a healthy, happy lifestyle!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mel Bingley is a qualified personal trainer, wellness coach and fitness professional who walks her talk. She has created her successful fitness business from her passion for adventure.

Mel has personally trekked Camino De Santiago, Kokoda Trail, Route Burn NZ, Cass Saddle/Lagoon Saddle NZ and has just completed Everest Base Camp this year and has her sights set on the summit of Kilimanjaro in 2015.

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MEAT MATTERS

BY DANNY AND ANGELINE DUNNE, NAMBOUR HEIGHTS BUTCHERY

Summer’s here!

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So it’s that time of the year again when we’re all getting together with family and friends and throwing some meat on the barbecue.

The question is, what cuts are best cooked on the barbie?

There are some fantastic lean cuts available for purchase, which will satisfy any food critic. If you’re a lover of a good steak, you can’t go wrong with a porterhouse, rib fillet or rump steak.

All of these would satisfy the most discerning guest. Bear in mind while cooking these cuts, only turn your steaks once during the cooking process, otherwise they will toughen up.

The idea of the barbecue is to keep it simple, without compromising on the nutritional value.

Try these tips and you’ll become the Barbecue King or Queen in your neighbourhood!

Be sure to start with a hot barbecue plate. Cooking times will vary, depending on the thickness of your steak, but let’s use 1.5cm thick as our guide.

Rare: 1-1 1/2 minutes each side Medium: 2-3 minutes each side Well done: 3-4 minutes each side Don’t forget to allow your steak to rest for a couple of minutes before serving, too.

If steak is not your thing, chicken is also an easy cut of meat to turn into a gourmet delight on the barbecue. Grab some free-range chicken breast and ask your butcher to butterfly it for you. Or for a flavoursome twist, ask to have them marinated. A simple option is to simply turn them into kebabs.

What about the kids? Sausages and burgers are a favourite for most. Ask your butcher about gourmet sausages and gluten-free options are available these days too. Lamb or beef burgers are another simple but delicious option.

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Any of these barbecue ideas would go perfectly with a freshly made healthy salad. The idea of the barbecue is to keep it simple, without compromising on the nutritional value.

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AYURVEDA MATTERS

BY MEL DONNELLY, NIRVANA LIFE

What is Ayurveda?

Known as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is a medical system of healing which originated in India 5000 years ago. The aim of Ayurveda is to prevent sickness and to eliminate disease and dysfunction of the body.

Ayurveda relates to the earth’s five elements: fire, water, earth, space and air. When we are born, these elements are represented within us at an individual ratio referred to as our DOSHAS makeup.

When the body becomes out of balance, it begins to send us little messages such as bloating, acid reflux, constipation, lethargy, weight gain etc. If these issues are left untreated our body will continue to create more sicknesses, which eventually may lead to disease. Ayurveda allows the body to heal naturally through the earth and body’s rhythms.

Let’s take the skin condition psoriasis as an example. The symptoms of this condition are inflamed and itchy skin.

Ayurveda will look to treat the cause and not just treat the symptoms. The main difference between Ayurveda and other health professions is our main focus point – digestion.

Many health systems will not assess this as a prime issue; instead they will prescribe you with organic foods and a very large bill of supplements. The major thing they are missing is, ‘We are not what we eat, we are what we digest.’

If our digestive system is not in its optimal state, even the highest grade of organic produce or supplements will not be absorbed.

This can be very costly and disappointing with no results. By addressing your eating and lifestyle habits, you will find that many health issues will disappear on their own. This is because your body will no longer be living in an unbalanced state; therefore your body will reconnect with its healthy individual self.

Try these tips: Wake up during sunrise and drink a detox drink: 1 part water, 2 squeeze lemon, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 teaspoon honey.

Scrape the film from your tongue and teeth. This film over your tongue is your body’s production of toxins.

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The ultimate goal; The state of perfect happiness and health…

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mel Donnelly is a qualified personal trainer and Ayurveda lifestyle consultant. She trained and studied with HPC of Miami, Gold Coast who has one of the best reputations in the fitness industry. Training under expert guidance of Dr. S Ajit, the most experienced Ayurvedic doctor in Australia, the founder of Australian institute of Ayurvedic studies.

Mel is living the life she preaches within her own personal everyday life. “If I can transform my own life, you can too!”

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TRIATHLON MATTERS

BY DAVID CHICK, ALLEZ SPORT MOOLOOLABA

Summer is Triathlon These days triathlon can be virtually a 12 months of the year sport in Queensland, due to the amazing year-round weather conditions which have continued to extend our race calendar into winter, early spring and late autumn.

However for the rest of the country triathlon is essentially considered a summer sport, and of course with swimming, early morning cycle training and an afternoon run, who wouldn’t want to be clocking up some miles, enjoying getting fit and testing themselves in a few events?

To get the most out of this season, sit down and plan out your season of racing. Work out which are the races you really want to do well in, and which you will use as stepping stones or practice races to get fitter, stronger and used to pushing yourself.

Ultimately, though, I think we get the results we deserve out of this sport. There are no shortcuts and although everyone suffers from bad luck from time to time, your results will reflect your training.

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From my experience, rarely do things come together on race day exactly how you planned, or how you would like them to. Perhaps it’s the fact that there are three sports we are trying to master and perform at our ultimate on the one day. I don’t know how many times I am happy with two of the three and left lamenting, “If only I swam quicker earlier to hang on to a bunch” or “If only I didn’t get that puncture or get that stitch on the run.” I’m sure it’s these challenges that keep us striving for that perfect race and coming back for more.

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Ultimately, though, I think we get the results we deserve out of this sport. There are no shortcuts and although everyone suffers from bad luck from time to time, your results will reflect your training.

So train hard!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR David Chick, the founder/operator of Allez Sport Mooloolaba, has been involved in triathlon and endurance sport for over 25 years and raced the Hawaii Ironman amongst 10 other ironman distance triathlons throughout the world.

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YOUR SKIN MATTERS

BY JESSICA LUISE BOLLINGTON, SKIN BY JESSICA LUISE

Radio Frequency: Leading the way in non-invasive skin treatments When it comes to non-surgical face lifts and skin firming there are various procedures available; however, radio frequency is a technology that is giving proven results in the areas of fine lines, wrinkles, sagging contours, acne scarring and also post-baby belly tightening.

Bi polar radio frequency utilises a probe with two metal plates that run alongside each other. The radio frequency lopes from plate to plate and when in contact with the skin it goes down into the skin only, not sending radio frequency to any other part of the body.

While the bi polar radio frequency probe is run over the skin, the frequency is heating and shrinking the fibrous tissue in the skin, giving you an instant lift. What is more important is the noninvasive trauma that is happening to your collagen. It is at that point that the brain is signalled that there is a trauma in the skin and the skin itself must go into a healing and rebuilding response, causing collagen production. Treatment is recommended every two to four weeks for a course of six treatments, give or take. After completion of a treatment course the best results are observed Aimee is an amazing therapist, she has great six months post-treatment, once collagen has fully matured. knowledge and passion for skin and everything beauty, Aimee has had eight years industry experience and eight years of giving clients amazing results. She is highly skilled in non invasive treatments including laser technology, fractional radio frequency and ultrasound technology.

Aimee is our clinic manager, she is very kind, warm and caring. See the experience for yourself and book an appointment with Aimee today.

Depending on skin conditions and skin type, greater increase in the success of this treatment can be made by incorporating skin treatment peels, microdermabrasion and in some cases, laser technology.

Alternatively, fractional radio frequency can also be used for nonsurgical face lifts. It uses a grid-like probe with metal pins that deliver the frequency into the skin where the pins are (the pins are not sharp and do not enter the skin). Where the pins touch, fractions of the collagen are ablated, causing only trauma to that section and leaving the other sections of the collagen untouched.

Again, the skin goes into a healing and rebuilding response.

Overall, the difference is that bipolar radio frequency causes trauma to the overall collagen and fractional radio frequency ablates collagen in small sections. The fractional radio frequency machine uses a lot more heat than the bi polar radio frequency machine, so it does create a little more trauma and a little more Jay is a fully qualified massage therapist with years offrequency experience specialising in remedial, of a healing response. However, fractional radio sports, deep tissue, relaxation and pregnancy massage. temple and can be used closer to the eye and over the larynx, These massages are combined to give the best individual pigmentation treatment for each person. Jay also thyroid, and also has been known to help reduce provides receipts for health fund rebates. in some cases, where the bi polar radio frequency cannot.

For a treatment that would best suit you, a consultation is recommended to determine which machine is suitable for the results you desire.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jessica Luise Bollington is an extremely passionate beauty therapist, who has over a decade of experience in the beauty industry. Over the years Jessica has successfully managed an award winning medi spa, and has trained and worked alongside of therapists both nationally and internationally. Skin is one of her greatest passions and she loves the challenge of Skin Analysis, in salon treatment program writing and advising her clients of how they can change their skin at home.

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CHIROPRACTIC MATTERS

BY DR DAVID HENDREY, HENDREY CHIROPRACTIC

Poor posture = poor performance Poor posture is becoming more and more common, especially since the advancements in mobile technology.

Every day you will see people looking down at their mobile devices, tweeting, texting and posting. This gives us an unparalleled connection to our friends and the enormous amount of information and entertainment on the web.

Unfortunately this posture creates tension in our body and literally causes posture and spinal problems. Research shows that this poor posture held for just one hour stretches the spinal ligaments, resulting in a loss of stability.

Achieve your personal best with Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments have been shown to improve  Strength  Balance  Endurance  Co-ordination  Agility  Flexibility

Many people find they feel taller and lighter and have more freedom in their body after visiting the Chiropractor. If you haven’t had a check-up in a while, you owe it to yourself to book an assessment to regain your posture and performance.

You are then at a high risk of injury.

The brain controls and coordinates the muscles, joints and ligaments to keep us in balance and performing at our best. After we lose our posture, the brain is not getting correct information from the body and our performance will ALWAYS suffer.

Recently I had a great conversation with Olympic gold medallist, Kerri Pottharst about peak performance in sports. One of the things we talked about was getting “In the zone” and staying there. When your brain and body is not in sync, you can’t get there.

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This is where Chiropractic steps in: Chiropractic focuses on the spine and nerve system, looking for areas of imbalance, tension and stress. Poor posture, tension, aches and pains, as well as stiffness can all indicate you may benefit from a tune-up. The Chiropractic adjustment gives the body a bit of a shock to help the nerve system to reset and return to harmony. The nerve pathways are stimulated and reactivated.

Many people find they feel taller and lighter and have more freedom in their body after visiting the Chiropractor. If you haven’t had a check-up in a while, you owe it to yourself to book an assessment to regain your posture and performance.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr David Hendrey is a full time chiropractor, author and speaker in Kawana with 20 years experience. He is passionate about helping people live a vibrant healthy lifestyle.

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BY MATT AND MONIQUE MONTAQUE, GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS RUNNING & MTB GROUP

Insights into Trail Running

With trial running on the rise and us humans feeling the urge to push our boundaries I thought I would give my perspective to trial running as there are some really distinct differences that even the more experienced road runners get caught out with.

Here are five tips for staying safe on the trails.

3. Fuel up: Bring food with you, even on short runs, in case you’re in the forest longer than expected.

Energy bars and gels are good because they’re easy to carry and digest. The carbohydrates will help you run and concentrate. Also, stay hydrated with small, frequent sips from a water bottle or hydration pack.

4. Watch the weather: Especially at higher elevations, temperatures can change and storms can roll in quickly, so plan accordingly. Even in the summer, bring a hat and a jacket (depending on the distance you plan on covering) which is water-resistant and weighs only 100grams. Use sunscreen, but be careful not to apply too much; it can clog pores and cause you to overheat.

5. Train your feet: Get used to running on easy paths, then move on to more gnarly trails. Take short, quick steps so you can react. Adding to this, your stride rate should be about 90 strides per minute.

Road shoes work, but trail shoes have more traction and protect your feet from rocks and roots.

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1. Keep in touch: When trying a new trail, go with someone who knows it–and bring a map, compass, mobile phone and whistle. If you do go solo, give someone a map of your intended route.

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BODY MATTERS

BY BELLE MCDONALD, HYPOXI HEALTH AND FITNESS

Fat Facts!

WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER WITH HYPOXI!

In a world which has become increasingly health conscious, there is still much confusion surrounding fat.

Subcutaneous fat is a form of connective tissue lying below the skin’s surface, containing blood vessels, nerves, hair follicle and fat cells. It acts as a cushion, insulation and storage of energy.

Cellulite is a specific from of subcutaneous fat. When fat cells expand, this creates upward pressure on the connective tissue. This pushes the fat cells against the top layers of the skin, hence creating the dimpled look.

Visceral fat is located in the abdominal region and surrounds vital organs. Known as the most dangerous form of fat, excess visceral fat leads to insulin resistance and high cholesterol.

 Cellulite wont’ budge?  Cant shift that stubborn last 5 kilos?  Just not happy with your bum, tum hips or thighs?  You train hard, eat well with no results?

While there are many debatable ‘cures’ for all of the above, one thing experts agree across the board is that circulation and passive exercise play a massive role in the body’s ability to break down stubborn fat.

Blood flow transports free fatty acids to be burned during exercise, so it stands to reason if you have poor circulation in a certain area of the body, it is more difficult to metabolise fat from that area.

Take the test 1. Go for a brisk walk 2. Touch the areas of your body where you are storing fat 3. Compare it to other areas of the body – if the trouble areas are colder, this is a true indication of poor circulation. This is inhibiting your body’s abilities to metabolise fat.

When you exercise, the body relies on three sources of energy – carbohydrates, triglycerides and free fatty acids.

Exercising at lower intensity allows the body to metabolise free fatty acids more easily than at higher intensity, where carbohydrates are the main source of energy.

Combining vacuum pressure to promote blood flow while passively exercising can result in up to 80 per cent of the fat being metabolised from the trouble areas, compared to regular exercise.

HOW CAN HYPOXI HELP ME? Hypoxi Health and Fitness can tailor a workout program in an advanced machine that uses vacuum and compression while you exercise to help target fat in those stubborn areas.

Every hypoxi session boosts the effects of a regular workout, so that clients get slimmer and smoother in those problem areas faster than regular exercise.

If you’re finding it difficult to lose weight, banish cellulite or need help with injuries, contact the team at Hypoxi Health & Fitness and book a consultation today.

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Our guests not only were able to see dishes prepared right before their eyes, Sarah, Meagan and Lee answered a myriad of questions about raw and organic food, gluten free, dairy free and what it all

means. Myths were busted about kale, quinoa, cacao, coconut oil and other ‘super foods’ and how to use them.

To find out more from our experts or to check out their products and recipes go to the following websites. Lee form Thermomix can be contacted on 0432 825 700 or lee@serv.net.au www.naturalearthhealthproducts.com.au www.deliciouslyclean.com.au

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Why Coconut Water?

No matter what your reason for exercising, whether you’re training for a marathon, have an important event coming up or just have a genuine love of fitness, we all need a day to give our bodies a rest at least once a week. If you find the idea of taking a day off crazy talk, then we have news for you.

Rest days are implemented into many professional training plans, even Olympic athletes. Without this break from your exercise routine, your body and mind have no time to recuperate. Here are just some of the benefits of a rest day: The repair process that happens during the rest period allows your muscles to grow stronger.

When you work out too often and too intensely your body’s built-in protective mechanism kicks in, which can cause a weight loss plateau.

Overtraining can cause excessive sleeping and insomnia.

We’ve all heard that physical activity can release endorphins, but too much exercise can often have the opposite effect, resulting in anxiety and depression due to exhaustion.

The more you train the more energy your body needs, so if you are trying to lose weight and are exercising harder than ever but are eating more than usual, you will not get the results you want.

Life is about balance, so if you are overtraining and feeling tired and burntout, it is time to reassess your training program and make time for rest.

Spending your rest day doing something you love that doesn’t involve physical activity will leave you feeling refreshed and ready for the week ahead.

By giving our bodies the love they deserve, we’re able to reap the full benefits of exercise and training.

It wasn’t so long ago that coconut water could only be obtained through a trip to the health food store. However, with its popularity and global demand increasing every day, this healthy and delicious drink can be found everywhere. So what makes it so good?

This nutty flavoured drink is jam-packed with enzymes, natural sugars, electrolytes, and minerals that assist in hydrating the body and kick starting digestion.

Why bananas?

Summer is the season for bananas and boy, are we are excited! In Australia we are lucky enough to grow some of the most delicious bananas in the world. This wonderfully sweet, yellow fruit that comes conveniently packaged also has a long list of health benefits.

Why bananas are so great: Craving a coffee? Pick up a banana instead and you will instantly notice yourself feeling more awake and alert.

Bananas have high levels of tryptophan which is converted to serotonin, a chemical that helps to overcome depression.

If you experience cramps during exercise or when trying to sleep, eating a banana can help.

Bananas regulate blood sugar and produce stress-relieving relaxation, so if you feel a mood swing coming on, you know what to do.

Eating two bananas before exercising will raise your energy levels, so they make a fantastic pre-workout snack.

Bananas are high in fibre, so eating one when you are feeling constipated can normalise bowel activity.

Bananas have high levels of vitamin B-6 so they can reduce swelling, protect against type II diabetes, aid weight loss, strengthen the nervous system and help with the production of white blood cells.

Strenuous exercise can quite often lead to severe dehydration. Coconut water is a good remedy for this, as it has been found to have a similar electrolyte balance and plasma content to the human body. Therefore, when we consume the drink after exercise it brings our body back to where it needs to be.

The high potassium levels in coconut water are great for regulating the circulation of blood through your body. Potassium is especially important for fitness people, as it plays a role in helping to store carbohydrates which are needed to fuel our muscles.

Other benefits of drinking coconut water:  Helps with anti-ageing, clearing blood circulation and preventing cancer due to the cytokines.

Improves digestion through eliminating toxins and body waste.

Can help with migraines due to the magnesium content.

Helps the kidney function through filtering toxins.

Helps with blood pressure levels due to the magnesium and potassium content.

Next time you’re searching for a water alternative, try some coconut water!

They are high in potassium and low in salt, and have been known to lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke.

Bananas are inexpensive, readily available and have numerous health benefits, so there is no excuse not to add more of this delicious fruit to your diet.

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Who, What, Where And When!

There are so many ways to get active on the Sunshine Coast. Here are some of our shiny and happy locals, having fun in the pursuit of health and fitness! We love to share what you are up to. Send your pics to admin@whyfitness.com.au and tell us WHO, WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN!

Noosa Triathlon

Courtney Hinds

Pinkie Triathlon

BU 4U Fitness

Chantelle Minchev, Alicia Evans and Ashleigh Hunter

Kimberley Davidson

Kit Sullivan and Jazzy Knights

Leanne Cook and son, Joel

Nicole Tippet, Susan Watson, Sue Williams from Chancellor Fitchicks

Steve Halliday

Jason Crowther, Casey Munro and Mark Laforest

Lauren Murphy, Kristin Lawrence, Jasmin Russell, Jaye Cunningham and Jolie Hannah

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The Blackall 100

Aaron Watts and Neil Collie

The Color Run

Ian Rowe

MAB Personal Training & Adventures having fun at The Color Run

Melissa Erbacher, Cheer Squad!

Tania Davey

Melissa Taylor and Jessica Taylor

The Color Run gauntlet

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Markets EVERY SATURDAY Big Pineapple Growers & Artisans Market, Big Pineapple, 6.30am - 12noon, Woombye

Calendar

December 2014, January and Feruary 2015

EVERY FRIDAY IN DECEMBER Twilight Markets Caloundra, Bulcock Beach Esp, Caloundra, 4pm-9pm EVERY SUNDAY The Caloundra Street Fair, Bulcock St, Caloundra, 8am-1pm EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY Eumundi Markets, Memorial Drive, Eumundi, Wed 8am-1.30pm: Sat 7am-2pm

Monday, 15 December

Monday, 15 December

Tuesday, 16 December

Wednesday, 17 December

Why Fitness Magazine Issue 17 Out Today, www.whyfitness.com.au

NIA Dancing, 9:15am, Buderim War Memorial Hall, Ph 0403 119 977

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Business Cycles Road Ride, 6am, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www. businesscycles.com.au

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Monday, 22 December

Tuesday, 23 December

Buderim9 Cycling, Buderim www.buderim9.com.au

NIA Dancing, 9:15am, Buderim War Memorial Hall, Ph 0403 119 977

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Xtreme OCR Christmas Special, Ewan Maddock Dam, www.xocr.com.au

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Saturday, 27 December

Monday, 29 December

Parkrun, Kawana, Brightwater, Golden Beach & Noosa, www.parkrun.com.au

Wednesday, 24 December Business Cycles Road Ride, 6am, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au

Tuesday, 30 December

Wednesday, 31 December

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Mooloolaba New Years Eve Celebrations, www.mooloolabatourism.com.au

Monday, 5 January

Tuesday, 6 January

Wednesday, 7 January

Saturday, 10 January

NIA Dancing, 9:15am, Buderim War Memorial Hall, Ph 0403 119 977

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Business Cycles Road Ride, 6am, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au

Parkrun, Kawana, Brightwater, Golden Beach & Noosa, www.parkrun.com.au

NIA Dancing, 9:30am, Wellsure, Caloundra, Ph 0403 119 977 Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Saturday, 3 January Parkrun, Kawana, Brightwater, Golden Beach & Noosa, www.parkrun.com.au

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Sunday, 11 January

Monday, 12 January

Tuesday, 13 January

Wednesday, 14 January

Saturday, 17 January

Resolution Run, Brisbane, www.activ8change.com.au

NIA Dancing, 9:15am, Buderim War Memorial Hall, Ph 0403 119 977

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Business Cycles Road Ride, 6am, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au

Parkrun, Kawana, Brightwater, Golden Beach & Noosa, www.parkrun.com.au

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Sunday, 18 January

Monday, 19 January

Tuesday, 20 January

Wednesday, 21 January

Saturday, 24 January

Gatorade QLD Tri Series, Round Four, Robina www.qldtriseries.com.au

NIA Dancing, 9:15am, Buderim War Memorial Hall, Ph 0403 119 977

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Business Cycles Road Ride, 6am, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au

BW@N - Beerwah at Night, Mt Beerwah www.runqueensland.com

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Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Parkrun, Kawana, Brightwater, Golden Beach & Noosa, www.parkrun.com.au

Regular Events Beerwah at Night 24 January Night time trail run with various distances, Beerwah Register: www.runqueensland.com

Sunshine Coast Run Series 1 February, 1 March, 10 May, 11 July 4 race run series with various distances Noosa Springs Golf and Spa, Palmer Coolum Resort, La Balsa Park Register: www.atlasmultisports.com.au/events

Noosa Summer Swim 31 January Ocean Swim with various distances, Noosa Beach, Register: iconevents. com.au/noosa-summer-swim/

Caloundra Triathlon 8 February Triathlon with various distances, Woorim Park, Golden Beach Register: www.registernow.com.au/ secure/Register.aspx?E=12474

Bribie Island Tri Series 31 January / 1 February Triathlon with various distances, Bribie Island Register: www.bribietri.com

Mooloolaba Mile 21 February Ocean Swim with various distances, Mooloolaba Beach, Register: iconevents. com.au/mooloolaba-mile-ocean-swim/ Kings of the Coast 8 March Ocean Swim with various distances, Kings Beach, Register Online: www. iconevents.com.au/kings-of-the-coast/

Saturday, 31 January

Wednesday, 28 January

Monday, 26 January

Tuesday, 27 January

Aussie World Australia Day Dunny Races, www.aussieworld.com.au

Welcome to Walking with Marjie, 9am Ph 5448 4229

Sunshine Coast District Carnival Golf Day, www.scsbdga.com.au

Business Cycles Road Ride, 6am, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au

Bribie Island Series, Bribie Island www.bribietri.com

Parkrun, Kawana, Brightwater, Golden Beach & Noosa, www.parkrun.com.au

Sunday, 1 February

Monday, 2 February

Tre X Cross Triathlon, QLD Back 2 Back www.adventurerace.com.au

NIA Dancing, 9:15am, Buderim War Memorial Hall, Ph 0403 119 977

Tre X Cross Triathlon, QLD Back 2 Back www. adventurerace.com.au

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Noosa Summer Swim, www.iconevents.com.au

Sunshine Coast Run Series, Noosa www.atlasmultisports.com.au Bribie Island Series, Bribie Island www.bribietri.com

Tuesday, 3 February

Wednesday, 4 February

Friday, 6 February

Saturday, 7 February

Sunday, 8 February

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Business Cycles Road Ride, 6am, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au

AOCRA National Sprint Titles, www.aocra.com.au

AOCRA National Sprint Titles, www.aocra.com.au

AOCRA National Sprint Titles, www.aocra.com.au

Parkrun, Kawana, Brightwater, Golden Beach & Noosa, www.parkrun.com.au

Queensland Tri Series, Caloundra www.qldtriseries.com.au Gatorade Queensland Tri Series, Caloundra, www.qldtriseries.com.au

Monday, 9 February

Tuesday, 10 February

Wednesday, 11 February

Sunday, 15 February

NIA Dancing, 9:15am, Buderim War Memorial Hall, Ph 0403 119 977

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Business Cycles Road Ride, 6am, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au

Triathlon Pink, Brisbane, www.triathlonpink.com.au

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Parkrun, Kawana, Brightwater, Golden Beach & Noosa, www.parkrun.com.au

Monday, 16 February NIA Dancing, 9:15am, Buderim War Memorial Hall, Ph 0403 119 977 Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Tuesday, 24 February Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Saturday, 14 February

Tuesday, 17 February Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Wednesday, 25 February Business Cycles Road Ride, 6am, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au

Medibank Junior Development Series, Palmer Coolum Resort, www.tennis.com.au

Wednesday, 18 February

Saturday, 21 February

Monday, 23 February

Business Cycles Road Ride, 6am, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au

Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim, www.iconevents.com.au

NIA Dancing, 9:15am, Buderim War Memorial Hall, Ph 0403 119 977

Parkrun, Kawana, Brightwater, Golden Beach & Noosa , www.parkrun.com.au

Welcome to Walking With Marjie, 9am, Ph 5448 4229

Saturday, 28 February

Sunday, 1 March

Parkrun, Kawana, Brightwater, Golden Beach & Noosa , www.parkrun.com.au

Sunshine Coast Run Series, Coolum www.atlasmultisports.com.au QLD Tri Series, Round Six, Raby Bay, www.qldtriseries.com.au WHY FITNESS 49

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Why Men’s Fitness WITH RICHARD FOGARTY

Wow, it’s already December!

slump. So let’s get the right balance in this holiday season to keep up with our fitness, but at the same time have fun.

and be in good shape to ramp

excuse is a good excuse to eat

It is great to have some down time but if

Here are my tips: Continue your fitness routine but perhaps at a lower intensity.

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Give yourself a day off through the week.

plan such as this one, fitness and

be a lot of work to get back your fitness.

Give yourself a ‘cheat’ day or night once a week.

fun can and will be achievable.

By following these tips you will be able to maintain your current fitness/weight

fitness and have a lot of fun. You will

Where has the year gone?

Ok gentleman, with summer, holidays and the festive season upon us, it can sometimes be tricky to keep a balance.

It doesn’t make sense to train hard and eat well all year round, only to come to the holiday season and let our fitness

things up again in the New Year.

I know for us men, sometimes any and drink as much as we wish but I guarantee if you follow a maintenance

So have a great holiday, keep up the thank yourself in the New Year.

Richard Fogarty, Business Owner / Youth and Family Mentor / Inspirational Speaker /Fitness Coach / Life Coach www.richardfogarty.com, www.sunnykids.org.au

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ESPECIALLY IF IT’S HEALTHY TOO! A magnesium pool helps to not only relax you, but also to give your body back what is often missing. Magnesium is extremely important to our bodies and if the body does not get sufficient amounts, a variety of serious conditions can result. One common symptom of magnesium deficiency is chocolate cravings, because chocolate is rich in magnesium.

When magnesium is deficient, some of the symptoms include neck and back pain, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, muscle weakness and spasms, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, insomnia, abnormal heart rhythms, diarrhoea and muscle twitching.

Only half an hour bathing in a MagnaPool™ regularly will start the healing benefits. A MagnaPool™ works naturally in three ways.

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These natural and efficient processes leave the pool clean and clear, with mineral water that is gentle on the eyes and beneficial to skin and the body. The magnesium chloride mineral can be absorbed through the skin (transdermally) at a cellular level as you bathe and swim. The process is called Mineral Science Therapy.

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E A DAY ON THE GREEN WITH TH ION AT SUNSHINE COAST SPORTS FEDER 25 YEARS OF GOLFING AND CHARITABLE HISTORY The first of September 1989 is a day that will be stamped in the minds of all those who attended the very first Sunshine Coast Sports Federation Golf Day. Known as The Hyatt in those days, everyone rallied to the event to take their very first glimpse of the Sunshine Coast’s new asset; an 18 hole championship format golf course.

The day doubled as a fundraiser and the resort’s very first charity golf day.

Everything was playing to par, with beautiful weather and smiling faces, until 4 pm. The meanest downpour, lightning, hail and rain came quickly over

Mt Coolum. Jumping off their buggies and scrambling back to the clubhouse, players were quick to get out of the carnage. The dinner presentations were moved inside, away from the beautiful pool setting, to cater for a bunch of players and their wives who just wanted to kick up their heels. Radio star Wayne Roberts provided the entertainment, singing the night away to a receptive audience.

The event has shifted to other Coast clubs such as Twin Waters, Pelican Waters and Noosa Springs, but it has remained at Coolum ever since 2000. Most teams have been loyal over the years; Maroochy Surf club and Surf Club Mooloolaba being originals. Other than fundraising, the day has doubled as welcome home functions

for our Games athletes, Sportsmen’s Night, and generally anything to help promote Sunshine Coast Sport.

Rome Olympian Graeme Sherman ran the day for us and his passion was the telling factor to its success.

This year allowed us to welcome home some Glasgow athletes and service our sponsors to a great day on the course.

Former Cotton Tree chemist Derrick Seabourne is the only person to score a hole in one. The Sports Federation thanks all its sponsors, supporters and members who have helped over the years.

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Yet that’s not even the worst of it. For what can also follow our balance out the window is healthy eating, exercise and any moment you had set aside for that all important ‘me time.’

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The Melbourne Storm has joined forces with the local Intrust Super Cup side, the Sunshine Coast Falcons after finalising a feeder team relationship that sees the Falcons become the second feeder club for the Melbourne Storm in the Queensland state rugby league competition.

In an exciting development for Sunshine Coast rugby league, the deal which covers the 2015 – 2017 seasons will create the final link in the rugby league pathway for talented local juniors, who can now see a clear roadmap from Under 7’s to the NRL and beyond.

Previous feeder club relationships with Brisbane club Norths Devils helped produce some of the Storm’s, Queensland’s and Australia’s current superstars in Cameron Smith, Billy Slater and Cooper Cronk, and with a passionate local league comprising of over 3300 junior and 1000 senior players who knows when the next superstar will be produced.

#OurTeamOurTown Come on Sunny Coasters, support the SC Falcons relationship with the Storm by attending any one of their 12 home games this season. Tickets available at the gate.

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Why Change WITH CRAIG HARPER

APPRECIATE YOUR BODY, BUT DON’T OBSESS Trim, Taut and Miserable Have you noticed how many people are dissatisfied with their body? No matter how great they look? Or how well their body works? No matter how lean, strong or fit they are? Talk to a total hottie and, more often than not, he or she will tell you how out of shape they are. How ‘fat’ they feel. How terrible they look. And how they need to ‘drop a few pounds’. Talk to some random people with no major health issues and you’ll often find that they, too, are unhappy with their bodies. Many people will tell you that they actually hate their body.

Really? Hate? Yep, hate! Good grief.

Research. Of sorts.

A little while back, I did some research.

Admittedly, it wasn’t a particularly formal or super methodical process, but it was research nonetheless. Kind of. To keep my research kind-of-valid for this investigation, I only questioned people who were in reasonably good shape – by general standards. Anyway, I asked 25 blokes and 25 women one question: “Are you happy with how your body looks?”

Being as it was my research and my rules, I told them that they could only answer ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ Before I asked the question, I instructed them to (1) be totally honest (2) not over-think the answer and (3) provide an answer within five seconds.

The Results: Girls: Happy – 2, Unhappy – 23 Boys: Happy – 14, Unhappy – 11 Wowzer!

Of the female respondents, 92 per cent said they did not like how their body looks. Considering that none of them were particularly overweight, that figure

Unlike most fitness professionals, the physical doesn’t interest me nearly as much as the psychological and the emotional. Sure, muscles are cool, but the person who lives beneath those muscles is what really fascinates me.

is staggering. For blokes, it was 44 per cent.

And while I can’t say for certain, I’m pretty sure you would be astounded at some of the bodies that people are unhappy with.

Or maybe you wouldn’t.

Square Peg, Round Hole In the world of gym owners, exercise scientists and personal trainers, I sometimes feel like something of an oddity. Not better or worse, just different. Unlike most fitness professionals, the physical doesn’t interest me nearly as much as the psychological and the emotional. Sure, muscles are cool, but the person who lives beneath those muscles is what really fascinates me. The thinking.

The beliefs. The values. The behaviours. The reactions. The choices. The fears. Especially the fear of not being pretty enough.

Pretty enough for what?

To be loved? Desired? Wanted?

Needed? Popular? All of it?

The Beauty Culture To be honest, the practice of striving for happiness via physical appearance is something that makes me a little sad. Like it or not, want it or not, you and I live in a society that is obsessed with physical beauty.

A society obsessed with being lean. And having defined muscles. Flawless skin. A particular look and shape. Yet in the middle of our appearance obsession, we’re as miserable as ever. Ironically, more often than not, our misery has nothing to do with our body and everything to do with our thinking about our body. Our attitudes. Our beliefs.

More often than not, the outside is fine but the inside is all-kinds-of messed up.

Technically speaking.

And Me? It’s at about this point in the discussion that I need to fess up with some relevant information; full disclosure. I’m not just speaking here as a researcher, observer or scientist. I’m also speaking as a bloke who, for a period of time, looked for approval and

acceptance through his body. For about five years in my late teens and early twenties I was an obsessive and (if I’m being totally honest) insecure body builder who was obsessed with achieving a certain look.

In many ways, my life revolved around my appearance.

Then one day I woke up in my great, big, lumpy, veiny, stupid-looking body and it dawned on me that my larger-thannecessary arms and pecs didn’t really equate to happiness. Who knew? All my mental and emotional issues were still there, with the only difference being that they now had a bigger body to live in. Of course, I was still insecure. Insecure and huge.

A more common combination than you might expect.

I’ve since come to understand that mental and emotional issues will never be resolved with a physical solution. I won’t bore you with my post-awakening details, but suffice it to say that since that time, I have been more interested in the person beyond the body. After all, my body is not who I am but rather, where I live. Okay, it took me a while to figure that out!

In relation to this issue, these days I tend to ask people two questions up front: 1. Does your body work?

2. Is it healthy?

If the answers are ‘yes’ and ‘yes’, then I suggest that perhaps their body is not the problem.

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Craig Harper is one of Australia’s leading presenters, educators, coaches and commentators in the areas of health, fitness, high performance and change. With thanks to Penguin Publishing, this article is an extract from Craig’s new book Pull Your Finger Out - 101 ways to stop wasting time and start living your best life. This, Craig’s regular blog and other books are available at www.craigharper.com.au

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Great Reasons to do Pilates for Fitness!

There are far more than 9 reasons to do Pilates, but hopefully the following list will inspire you to start using Pilates as a form of exercise!

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Increases awareness of the body/mind connection – Joseph Pilates called it “the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.”

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Increases flexibility, creating a body that can stretch and bend.

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Develops core strength, ensuring the body’s frame is supported.

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What is your favourite ‘fresh’ tip for 2015?

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Why do like to start your New Year this way?

I like to start the New Year this way so I maintain my fitness levels and can then set bigger and better fitness goals straight away. NO EXCUSES! What are the benefits to making this a habit in 2015? The benefits of making this a habit for 2015 is that your training/exercise sessions will become second nature, you’ll just DO IT! You’ll actually find that you hate to miss any sessions and will even do makeups if you miss one. How cool is that?

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What is your Favourite Fresh Tip for 2015? We live in a culture of sun, surf and sand. We are so blessed! The tip I would like to share is to maintain better skin health over the summer period.

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Vitamin A - Maintains healthy skin - Normalises abnormal cells - Heals faster - Improves collagen and elastin function and structure

Why do you like to start your New Year this way? I like to assess where my skin is at and change my skin care program if needed. I want to start the New Year looking and feeling the best I can; for me it builds confidence. Healthy skin function is so important!

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Caloundra

MAROOCHYDORE REGION

FELICITY JANE DESIGN

m

CALOUNDRA REGION

Do you have a business that you would like to be found in your neighbourhood?

Have your business here for just $25 plus gst per month! Email jen@whyfitness.com.au to register your details today!

P: 5443 1987 W: www.advancedwellness.com.au

Warana

HYPOXI HEALTH AND FITNESS Exercise targeting stubborn fat and cellulite.

P: 5479 2697 W: www.hypoxicottontree.com.au

Cotton Tree

Friendly, fun runnning club for all levels.

P: 0419 796 684 E: lazyrunnerscoast@gmail.com W: www.lazyrunner.com

ALLEZ SPORT

Mooloolaba

Triathlon and running footware and apparel.

P: 5477 5246 W: www.allezsport.com

MOOLOOLABA

AURA MAKEUP

Mooloolaba

100% vegan, plant based and mineral based cosmetics for the everyday woman, the beauty enthusiast, the makeup artist, the fashionista, the super model.

FOREST GLEN/NAMBOUR REGION

SUNSHINE ORGANICS

MUDJIMBA REGION

M: 0423 324 456 W: www.auramakeup.net

AKASHA PHYSIO AND YOGA

Forest Glen

Delivery of certified organic produce to the entire Sunshine Coast.

NOOSA HINTERLAND REGION

Mooloolaba

CAMP BLACK

MARCUS /PEREGIAN REGION

LAZY RUNNER

ADVANCED HEALING

P: 5444 8001 W: www.sunshineorganics.com.au

NAMBOUR HEIGHTS BUTCHERY

W: www.campblack.com

LIVING VALLEY SPRINGS

P: 1800 644 733 W: www.lvs.com.au

Marcus Beach

Natural dynamic healing.

M: 0407 167 723 E: katie.healing8@gmail.com W: www.katiewebber.com

ABSOLUTELY U LASER SOLUTIONS

Marcus Beach

Anti-aging specialists. Mobile clinic available.

Clinics at Marcus Beach and Currimundi.

OMG TRAINING AND FITNESS

Nambour Hinterland

M: 0407 037 719

M: 0439 201 120 E: danielle@omgtraining.com.au W: www.omgtraining.com.au

Mudjimba

Simple yet profound, a moving meditation… Your breath, your body, your mind as one. Experienced physiotherapist and yoga teacher.

M: 0411 470 916 E: sarahkorzeba@hotmail.com

P: 5450 5673 E: bookings@schw.com.au W: www.schw.com.au

Kin Kin

Australia’s leading health retreat.

Fun outdoor group training.

Personalised holistic care that enables you to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

Cooroy

Camp Black is a recharge and train, healthy stay retreat incorporating The Workout Shed Gym, ReFuel Bar Cafe, with spa pamper facilities

Fast, friendly service with quality products.

SUNCOAST HEALTH AND WELLNESS

matters

M: 0427 623 711 E: sjoyclegg@bigpond.com W: www.absoluteyoulaser.com.au

Pacific Paradise

NOOSA REGION

MOOLOOLABA REGION

Neighbourhood Directory

BALANCENOOSA

Perigian Springs

Noosa Heads

Mobile massage, yoga and beauty.

M: 0408 003 199

NIRVANA LIFE

Noosa

With Nirvana Life you will you will never feel restricted through life or diet again; this is not a craze, this is the new you.

M: 0412 964 129 W: www.nirvanalife.com.au WHY FITNESS 67

Beautiful You Inside and Out Teenage RETREAT

Give a teenage girl you love a gift that will last her a lifetime ~ Self Love Bellamore is presenting a 1 day Christmas holiday workshop for girls aged between 12-16 designed to share with them the tools to get through these formative years of their lives with an understanding that

This fully supervised workshop presented by professional facilitators includes team building activities, mini workshops, a forest walk adventure and a meditation with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.

T hey are Beautiful T hey are Worthy T hey can do Anything

Each participant will also receive a gift bag to take home and ongoing online support.

High school can be tough! Whether your daughter is already in high school or is transitioning into high school in 2015, this 1 day workshop will deliver the message of self-love, self-acceptance, respect for self and others, respect for our environment, team work, resilience, positive belief systems and the importance of self-care.

WHEN: Friday 16th January 2015 WHERE: Buderim State Forest TIME: 8 - 5.30pm COST: $99.00

Please call Bella if you would like more information or to reserve a spot for your child on 0422 958 100 or email: belinda@bellmore.com.au

Adding these tools to your daughters personal toolbox can be invaluable in helping her integrate into high school or to improve her experiences, relationships with teachers & fellow students and learning if she’s already there.

YOU CAN’T OUT EXERCISE A BAD DIET At 123FIT we firmly believe in a healthy way of life , which starts from the inside out. Most individuals have no idea how great their body is designed to feel, and we want everyone to feel and perform at their very best!

That is why we offer over 7000 health products that you can purchase at 20% off the RRP.

*Conditions apply

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0404 073 619 www.123fit.com.au

• Over 15 class times • Small class numbers • $10 casual • $80 for 10 class pass • $25 a week for unlimited classes* • Bookings a must and first class is FREE!

Are you in Pain?

Tried Everything?

INTRODUCTORY OFFER

BOOK 3 TREATMENTS ONLY PAY FOR 2 Offer available once only to new SCENAR Caloundra Customers.

“SCENAR Caloundra has treated me for various sports injuries including shin splints, forearm muscle strain and soft tissue damage. All injuries responded well within a few treatments. SCENAR Caloundra has worked wonders in freeing me from pain. I highly recommend it.” Callum Bruce

Sharyn Cook 0416 129 101 sharyncook@scenarcaloundra.com.au Scenarcaloundra

WHO WILL BE OUR ?

2014 SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR THE SUNSHINE COAST SPORTS AWARDS ARE IN THEIR 25TH YEAR THIS YEAR. THEY HAVE BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE SPORTING LANDSCAPE AND THE SUNSHINE COST COMMUNITY THROUGH THAT TIME. THE AIM OF THE AWARDS IS TO RECOGNISE AND REWARD THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS THAT BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS HAVE MADE TO SPORT ON THE SUNSHINE COAST. The gala dinner, which is being held on Friday, 30 January 2015 will see the announcement of the Junior and Senior winners in the following categories.

The recipients are judged against the criteria set for each category:

• Sports Star of the Year • Encouragement Award • Bursaries Award • Team of the Year • Special Olympics Other prestigious awards to be announced are: • Volunteer of the Year • Coach of the Year • Event of the Year • Sunshine Coast Sports Legend(s) Why Fitness Magazine is honoured to be sponsoring the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Nominations are open for this category until 31 December 2014. If you would like to nominate or know someone who should

be considered for this award, please email your application to graeme. murphy@sunshinecoastsports.com.au Please join us at the Gala Dinner and help us to applaud and honour our Sports Stars!

TICKET PRICE $125 Adults $60 children Contact Graeme Murphy at graeme. murphy@sunshinecoastsports.com.au to purchase tickets or for further details.

www.sunshinecoastsportsfederation.com.au

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ADVERTISERS WHO MATTER TO US!

This list of our advertisers can help save you some valuable time when looking for one of these industry specialists.

BUSINESS

CONTACT

WHAT THEY DO

WEBSITE

123 Fit

0404 073 619

Group Fitness and PT

www.123fit.com.au

Absolutely U Laser Solutions

0427 623 711

Anti Aging Specialists

www.absoluteyoulaser.com.au

Advanced Healing

0417 605 690

Crystal Light Healing

www.universallifetools.com

Advanced Wellness and Behavioural Centre

5443 1987

Natural Therapies

www.advancedwellness.com.au

Akasha Physio and Yoga

0411 470 916

Physiotherapy and Yoga

www.akashaphysioandyoga.com.au

100% Vegan Makeup

www.auramakeup.net

Aura Make Up Allez Sport

5477 5246

Triathlon and Running Specialist

www.allezsport.com.au

Amart Maroochydore

5479 5077

Sporting and Leisure Equipment

www.amartsports.com.au

BalanceNoosa

0408 003 199

Massage, Yoga and Beauty

www.balancenoosa.com.au

Bfresh

5493 2839

Café, Deli and Fresh Produce

www.facebook.com/pages/Bfresh-Market-Cafe-Deli

Blue Dog Digital Marketing

0487 395 745

Web Designers

www.bluedogdigitalmarketing.com.au

Camp Black

5442 6338

Fitness, Health and Wellness Retreat

www.theworkoutshed.com

Casa Di Natura

5478 6331

Luxury Day Spa Centre

www.casadinatura.com.au

Changing Habits

5493 7135

Natural Food Specialists

www.changinghabits.com.au

Cozmedics

5409 4400

Cosmetic Medical Group

www.cozmedics.com.au

Felicity Jane Designs

0427 046 918

Website Design

www.felicityjane.com.au

Glass House Mountains Running and MTB Group

0411 891 148

Social Running and Mountain Biking Group

www.meetup.com/Glass-HouseMountains-Running-Group

Ground Organics

5477 6560

Organic Restaurant and Café

www.groundorganics.com

Hendrey Chiropractic

5437 7222

Chiropractor and Naturopath

www.hendreychiropractic.com.au

Swimwear

www.hiveswimwear.com

Hive Swimwear Hypoxi Health and Fitness

5479 2697

Fitness Training and Nutrition

www.hypoxi.com.au

Lazy Runner

0419 796 684

Running Club

www.lazyrunner.com/sunshine-coast-running-clubs

Living Valley Springs

1800 644 733

Absolute Health Retreat

www.lvs.com.au

MAB Personal Training and Adventures

0401 286 200

Personal Training and Adventure

www.mabpersonaltraining.com.au

Mercedes Benz Sunshine Coast

5409 0100

Prestige Motor Vehicles

www.mbsunshinecoast.com.au

Nambour Heights Butchery

5441 6400

Butcher

Nix Body Worx

0412 747 574

Group Fitness and PT

www.facebook.com/NixBodyWorxPT

Nirvana Life

0412 964 129

Ayurveda and PT

www.facebook.com/pages/Nirvana-Life

OMG Training and Fitness

0439 201 120

Outdoor Group Training Sessions

www.omgtraining.com.au

Queensland Bookkeeping Services

0427 745 944

Bookkeeping Services

www.queenslandbookkeepingservices.com.au

Ray White

5443 2000

Real Estate Agents

www.raywhite.com.au

Rebel Maroochydore

5479 2518

Sporting and Leisure Equipment

www.rebelsport.com.au

Resolve Fitness

5436 0222

Gym and Fitness Centre

www.resolve.com.au

Scenar

0416 129 010

Pain Management and Relief

www.facebook.com/Scenarcaloundra

Skin By Jessica Luise

5452 7121

Non Invasive Skin and Laser Treatments

www.jessicaluise.com.au

SC Falcons

5493 2902

Sunshine Coast Rugby League Club

www.scfalcons.com.au

Suncoast Fitness

5409 7000

24 Hour Gym and Health Club

www.suncoastfitness.com.au

Suncoast Health and Wellness

5450 5673

Professional Healthcare Specialists

www.schw.com.au

Sunshine Organics

5444 8001

Organic Produce Delivery Service

www.sunshineorganics.net.au

Sunshine Coast Sports Federation

0423 454 830

Sports Federation

www.sunshinecoastsportsfederation.com.au

Sunshine Studio Pilates

0417 459 399

Pilates Centre

www.sspilates.com.au

Motion Imports Pty Ltd T/A Summit Fitness

0407 475 506

Fitness Equipment Specialists

www.summitfit.com.au

U Got This Fitness

0499 106 179

Group and Personal Training and Self Development

Vast Interior and Café

5493 9288

Café and Interior Design Store

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www.vastinterior.com.au

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Need a skin workout?

This changes everything.

Reduce signs of ageing

The all new C-Class Estate.

Reduce pigmentation and sun damage Reduce pore size

Train your skin to repair itself Reduce signs of excess sweating Tighten up loose skin

Shaz Campbell current NABBA Aust Woman’s Physique Champion

Had a baby or lost weight and left with extra skin on your tummy?

Thermage No. 1 Skin Tightening Treatment in the world.

Designed to deliver. The all new C-Class Estate takes care of the busiest lifestyles with ease. The perfect combination of luxury and sports performance is enhanced by a spacious 490L load capacity, an EASY-PACK automatic tailgate and impressive efficiency.

Be spontaneous. Follow your heart. Take the wheel at Mercedes-Benz Sunshine Coast.

Clinics at: Marcus Beach & Currimundi

C 200 Estate • 18-inch 5 twin-spoke alloy wheels • Electric front seats • ARTICO upholstery

• Garmin® MAP PILOT navigation

• LED high performance headlamps

• EASY-PACK automatic tailgate

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MBA7941

A Daimler Brand

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