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15 Qualities that make a champion

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matt golinski the journey of a local champion

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editor’s note Since Why Fitness started at the beginning of 2013, I have been fortunate to meet so many amazing people from the fitness industry who are passionate, motivated and inspired by what they do. They share their love of health and fitness every day with the people of the Sunshine Coast and - by doing so - are absolutely making a difference. They are all ‘champions’ in my eyes. But how do we champion ourselves?

EDITOR’S NOTE with Jen Forster

People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things. Edmund Hillary

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I’m often asked about motivation. How do I motivate myself, how do I stay motivated, where do I get my motivation from? My answer is that it is not a secret source, it does not look a certain way and it absolutely cannot be given to you by someone else. Motivation comes from within. For example, I do not need to be motivated by an external source to brush my teeth. I don’t get up every morning and stand in front of the mirror and yell “Come on!!” Lleyton-style. My motivation is what I get from brushing my teeth: a clean mouth, white teeth and one less case of morning breath! Motivation, for me, comes from the outcome of what I want for myself. I want to be in shape, be active, healthy, have a functional body, live a long life doing the things I love and be around for my kids to see them live their lives. Having this is my motivation. What I know to be true though, is that no one can keep me motivated for this. No one has the emotional investment in it that I do. Therefore, my motivation has to come from me. On days when I am tired, busy, cold, without enough time, stressed, have sick kids or am dealing with the curve balls life has a habit of throwing, I become my own cheerleader, my own giant crowd of fans. I become my own ‘champion’. This issue is all about ‘Sunshine Coast Champions’. Champion is a favourite word for lots of Aussies to describe a mate, a friend who lends a hand, an underdog or a sporting hero. We rarely describe ourselves in this way. In this issue I invite you all to become your own cheer squad and cheer yourself to victory in your goals in life. Because they are your goals, your life and only you can be your champion. The following was given to me in 1991 (I even remember it was November) and I have carried it in my wallet ever since, as a periodic reminder for me. It was penned by a lady named Nancye Sims. Winners...  Take Chances. Like everyone else they fear failing, but they refuse to let fear control them.  Don’t Give Up. When life gets rough, they hang in until the going gets better.  Are Flexible. They realise there is more than one way and they are willing to try others.  Know They Are Not Perfect. They respect their weaknesses while making the most of their strengths.  Fall. But They Never Stay Down. They stubbornly refuse to let a fall keep them from climbing.  Don’t Blame Fate. For their failures nor luck for their successes.  Accept Responsibility for their lives.  Are Positive Thinkers. Who see good in all things. From the ordinary, they make the extraordinary.  Believe in the Path they have chosen even when it’s hard, even when others can’t see where they are going.  Are Patient. They know a goal is only as worthy as the effort that’s required to achieve it. Yours in Fun and Fitness,

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Noel Burns House 18/21 Nicklin Way, Minyama Editor/Advertising Enquiries Jen Forster 0403 236 783 or 5444 4456 jen@whyfitness.com.au Publisher Vickie Magic 5444 4456 or 0433 198 868 vmagic@bmmag.com.au Distribution Dranko Magic, 0408 751 863 magic@bmmag.com.au Creative Director Amanda Opanubi, Proof Designs amanda@proofdesigns.com.au Writers, Columnists and

7 Join the WHY FITNESS MAGAZINE WORKOUT CHALLENGE and WIN. 8 Top TEN TRAITS OF A CHAMPION by The Health Hound. 10 Journey of a local champion. LOCAL SUCCESS Matt Golinski.

AND CLINT ROBINSON.

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Sym, Jennifer Forster, Shivam Joshi, Kaitlyn

18 WHY SPICE with SHIVAM JOSHI.

Akers, Gary Martin, Cassie Westerman,

19 VICKIE MAGIC shares her

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about different industries. Written by someone within that specific industry, these intended for inspiration and education.

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17 WHY B FRESH? with REBECCA

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13 Youth versus Experience. We catch

Alex Mitchell, The Health Hound, Vickie

Rebecca Mugridge, Martine Kropkowski

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12 WHY COOK with ANNETTE SYM.

16 FIT AND FAMOUS with Richard Fogarty.

Magic, Craig Harper, Richard Fogarty, Annette

24 We spend FIVE MINUTES with MARC

FITNESS MAGIC. 20 SUPERFOODS – THE FOOD OF CHAMPIONS by Gary Martin, Nutritionist, Living Valley Springs. 22 WHY CHANGE? with the sledge hammer of self help CRAIG HARPER. 23 OUR FITNESS LIFE with Josh Scott, Goodlife Health Club.

42 ASK US WHY, Stretch, Avocados and Skipping. 44 THERE’S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT BEING FIRST. Meet our Foundation Advertisers. 45 FIT AND WELL with CASSANDRA WESTERMAN. 46 Find out WHY THIS AND THAT and check out the ‘must haves’. Something for every fitness enthusiast. 48 KAITLYN AKERS tells us how to be BEACH FIT. 50 Local Business. 51 Our Advertisers.

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15 Qualities that make a Champion by Henry the Health Hound When i sat down to write this article i thought it wasn’t as easy as it sounded. At first i thought i would take a ‘top 10 ways to train like a champion’ approach. But then i thought, that would be tough for one of my typical ‘top 10’ columns, because the tips really would depend on what you are training for. After all, champion figure skaters train differently to champion tri-athletes. So i decided to ask around. I asked this simple question to coaches, trainers, and motivational speakers that i know, “what makes a champion?” And interestingly i got a lot of similar answers, which led me to believe that whatever sport you are training for, there are some attributes that all champions have.

About the Author Henry The Health Hound is the pseudonym of an internationally recognised expert on health and fitness. He often debunks diet myths, exposes scams, and barks at Big Pharma and food and drug regulatory agencies on his website www.healthhound.org. He must stay undercover to be able to investigate with impunity crooked, unethical, immoral and downright dangerous health offers.

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Confidence: The single, most common one-word answer I received across the board, from professional boxing trainers to my ten-year old’s soccer coach, was ‘confidence’. Everyone I spoke to said it wasn’t how big, or strong, or perfect their technique was that made people a champion. What all champions shared was the belief they could do it – that they could win. Time and time again I was told, “The difference between the best of the best, is that even on a bad day they find a way to be good.”

Champions talk soft but play hard.

After ‘confidence’ here are the Top Attributes of a Champion I gathered. Yes, there are more than ten:

Champions are willing to go through fire to reach their goals, but also understand that they may stumble along the way. Champions accept life’s inevitable ups and downs, on or off of the athletic field.

Champions are willing to risk failure, and know that any setback is a learning experience. Champions understand the mindbody connection and train as hard mentally as they do physically to achieve peak performance.

Champions accept and understand their weaknesses and limitations, but train to strengthen them. Champions do not set limits, but strive to be as great as they can be. Win or lose, champions enjoy the battle as much as they do the victory. Champions look at their competitors not as adversaries, but as partners who give them the challenge and opportunity to be their best.

Champions are passionate about what they do. Champions are mindful and are present in the moment.

Champions are never satisfied with ‘what is’ and concentrate on daily improvement. Champions have champion mentors. They ask questions, and respect and honour the knowledge of others who have got where they want to be. A champion’s honesty is beyond reproach. Champions know that success delayed is not success denied. A true champion does not base his or her self-worth on how many victories they rack up. A champion has vision. A champion dreams of things that haven’t been and believes they are possible. As you read over this list, think of the people you admire, people you consider champions in your life. How many of these traits do you know they possess? How many do you have? Which ones are you lacking that you need to pump up a bit?

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Matt Golinski – The journey of a local champion Fitness is often associated with looking good, losing weight or being the fastest or strongest in your chosen sport, however for one local Champion it has been a mental and physical therapy that has been intregal in his pathway to overcoming the loss of his wife and daughters in a tragic house fire in Tewantin. Matt Golinski shares his love of fitness and his hopes of competing in 2013’s King of the Mountain event at Pomona in July.

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What role has fitness played in your recovery? I’ve always been a very goal focused person, so despite the challenges I faced, I was able to set myself physical goals and build my strength gradually to the point I’m at now. You did the 10km event at the Sunshine Coast Marathon last year, as well as the Cape to Cape marathon relay run at Margaret River for the Peter Hughes Burn Foundation. How did you prepare for these events and what was your motivation to participate? I had to build up slowly to the first 10km run I did. The hardest part was convincing my dad I wasn’t going to die of a heart attack during it. The biggest issue I faced was my increased heart rate due to my burns injuries. I had to start out very slowly with short runs, letting my heart rate reduce before I continued. Eventually I was able to do a 5km run at Currimundi and build up to the 10km run at Mooloolaba. The Cape to Cape run was spectacular, so despite the miles of soft sand running and 10 ISSUE 3

climbing up cliffs, I think the scenery took my mind off everything. We had a great support crew to keep us checked and sustained during the run. We believe you are now considering the 2013 King of the Mountain Race in Pomona at the end of July. Why this event? I recently moved to Pomona, so the mountain is right there looking at me every day. I’ve always run on flat surfaces so this is a whole new challenge for me; a completely different type of fitness. It’s a magic feeling to get to the top and look out over the whole Sunshine Coast. The King of the Mountain event is a huge community day here in Pomona and that’s why I want to be a part of it. The people in this town have made me feel very welcome and I love being a part of the community.

What kind of training do you do on a day to day basis? I try to run the mountain a few times a week, or run the Tanglewood track in Noosa National Park just to mix it up a bit. I do two pilates classes a week and kickboxing once a week at Erin Yarwood’s Studio in Cooroy to help with my core strength, and a PT session with Scott Drogmuller in Caloundra once a week. I also play touch footy in Tewantin once a week. Other than King of the Mountain, what events have you got your sights on? This year I’d like to build up to half marathons and then full marathons, but that depends on the surgery I have coming up and how that goes. What are your goals for your business The Rolling Dolmade? Do you have any plans for any new business ventures?

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I’ve always run on flat surfaces so this is a whole new challenge for me; a completely different type of fitness. It’s a magic feeling to get to the top and look out over the whole Sunshine Coast. The King of the Mountain event is a huge community day here in Pomona and that’s why I want to be a part of it.

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What’s your ‘Why’? A big part of my recovery has been not only physical but mental and emotional. I think exercise

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Step 3: Heat a non-stick frypan that has a lid at medium temperature (too hot and the bacon will burn). Place capsicum rings into pan and cook for 3-5 minutes or until browned on one side only. Remove from pan. Step 4: Place baking paper on base of pan then put uncooked side of capsicum onto paper. Press 2 slices of bacon into each capsicum cup, going up the sides so there aren’t any gaps for the egg to escape.

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Youth versus Experience The journey of a champion…

It’s rare to discover a world class talent at a young age but even rarer to find one that spans a 30-year career. I caught up with Chelsea Gubecka, our newest swimming superstar and Clint Robinson, five-time Olympian, world champion, OAM recipient, three-time winner of the Molokai World Championship in Hawaii and soon-to-be inductee of the Australian Sporting Hall of Fame.

Chelsea Gubecka

At just 14 years of age Chelsea won her first Open Australian title in the women’s 1500m freestyle event at the Australian Championships at the end of April. Chelsea finished in a championship record time of 16:22.35, lowering her personal best time by more than 22 seconds. This secured her a place in the Australian Swimming Team heading to the World Championships in Barcelona in July where she will compete in the 1500m and 10km events. Chelsea, who trains at Mountain Creek Aquatic Centre, is the eldest of four children. Her Mum and Dad, Serg and Leanne Gubecka, both adept swimmers, Chelsea first learnt to swim when she was five months old. When she was seven, she joined her first swimming squad and six months later, Barry Kime took on coaching Chelsea. Barry coached Chelsea to her first Pan Pacific School Nationals in 2008 where Chelsea won a bronze medal. Chelsea also spent some time under coach Peter Gartrell, going on to her first State Open Titles at just 11 years of age. Back with her original coach Barry Kime, Chelsea puts in 12-13 training sessions per week, which is the equivalent of around 30 hours a week.

Clint Robinson

She also runs a couple of times, does two strength and conditioning sessions in the gym and a pilates session. Stretching and core work is a daily task. It’s hard to believe there is time for anything else. “I just love being in the water,” says Chelsea. “So when I’m not training, I love to surf and play water polo. I absolutely love it. I don’t think I could live without being in the water for even a day,” says Chelsea. Chelsea also knows the importance of nutrition and while her mum Leanne keeps things balanced, Chelsea also consults a nutritionist. “I eat around five meals per day, limiting carbs and making sure I get enough protein,” says Chelsea. I asked Chelsea what her favourite foods were and she replied “Veges, roast and chocolate!” After the Worlds in Barcelona in July, the next goal for Chelsea is the Olympics in Rio de Janerio in 2016 and then the Commonwealth Games, right here on the Gold Coast in 2018. Our theme this issue is of course, ‘Sunshine Coast Champions’. I asked Chelsea who hers. She replied, “My Mum and Dad. They inspire me every day. But I also look up to Melanie Schlanger, she is just a big

ball of energy, I love being around her, she is like my mentor.” According to dad Serg, Barry Kime has played a big part in steering Chelsea. So has former Australian distance swimming champion and family friend Janelle Pallister (Elford). I commented to Chelsea that Australia had not seen a long distance champion since Haley Lewis. I asked her thoughts on this. She replied, “I’d love to make a mark in swimming. Once I’ve finished I want to be like Haley Lewis and Tracey Wickam and see my name right up there.” And it seems to run in the family. Chelsea’s younger brother and sister Chloe and Kolby are off to Nationals for swimming in Adelaide this year and her brother Jordon is heading to Nationals for Cross Country. Not only can this girl swim, she is a straight A student, who just happens to love fishing, too. When I asked Chelsea, “What’s your why?” she answered without a moment of hesitation, “I love success. I feel at home in the water, I just love everything about it. With the mentors and guidance I have I can go all the way. I am always hungry for success, I live for it!”

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“It’s 100% mental. You cut your head off and see what your body can do... it falls over and dies. Everything you are is a mental decision. If your head is not in it, then neither is your body”.

Clint Robinson

Clint Robinson has been to five Olympics where he represented both K1 and K2 events and earned the complete set of Olympic Medals. Each one was memorable in so many ways for Clint and each one came with many learnings that have served Clint throughout his incredible 30-plus years of world class competition. Ironically, Clint’s home Olympics in Sydney in 2000 was the one he’d happily forget. “Just prior to the Sydney [Olympics], my wife’s father passed away, and while the Olympics were important, family was, and always is more important. Sport is a wonderful thing, but it’s not everything,” said Clint. I asked Clint what motivated him as a teenage boy, prior to the 1992 Olympics. He said that when he was just 11, the 1980 Moscow Olympics left a huge impression on him. It was then that Clint decided what he wanted to do: be an Olympian. Growing up on the Sunshine Coast, he and his dad (and Coach) Ron watched Grant Kenny competing and conquering the sport of surf lifesaving. Seeing Grant Kenny in the Australian Sporting Hall of Fame book with a kayak confirmed to Clint that this was what he wanted for himself and his life. “Seeing things like this does something to you. There’s some kind of chemistry which affects you when it comes to people we like and things we

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get involved in. This is why I knew my future was to be one in surf lifesaving.” I asked Clint what his top five tips would be for Chelsea (Gubecka) or any athlete aspiring towards a sporting career on a global scale. Clint’s response was “If you want to be an Olympian, make sure it’s the most important thing in the world to you. “Make sure you have people in your world that you trust. You need to have people who will always tell you the truth. The truth about what is reality and what is an illusion and what is best for you and your career. “Believe in yourself – you’re going to have your knockers. “Have a friend. Someone you can just be yourself with. As you the person and not you the champion or athlete. “Be street smart. Know who to believe and who to trust. Everyone loves a champion but not everyone genuinely cares about a champion. Having people around you that you can trust will help with this, particularly when it comes to making decisions about when to say yes and when to say no. Ultimately these choices can make or break any young or aspiring athlete’s career.” I asked Clint if his nutrition and training methods have changed over his career. “Before my first Olympics I pretty much ate rubbish. But as a young 19 year old, my body could

handle it. However, Clint confirms that by 1995, prior to the Atlanta Olympics he was getting sick way too often and at times, missing up to five to six months of training a year. This of course affects not only performance but confidence too. “I know without question that the only thing that got me through this was my determination and drive to compete,” said Clint. “I was always in battle mode and training through illness.” With age comes wisdom and in 1996 Clint came across Eric Davis, a biological dentist from Redcliffe, who, with the use of research based nutritional diagnostics, gave Clint another 14 years which included three more Olympics. “Without this, I simply would not have been able to continue. Gritty determination can only take you so far,” said Clint. I shared with Clint a quote that I believed Cliff Young, the ultra-marathoner said: Of any physical challenge, 90% is in the mind and only 10% in the body. Clint responded immediately with “It’s 100% mental. You cut your head off and see what your body can do….. it falls over and dies. Everything you are is a mental decision. If your head is not in it, then neither is your body”. I asked Clint to share an example of this belief. He says it was only a few weeks ago at the Molokai World Championship in Hawaii, a 51km Ocean Surf Ski event that Clint has now won for the third time. Clint competed against world champion ocean surf ski competitors in their 20s, and at 40 with only six weeks of training, won. “I put the whole race together better. I planned the race, studied the race, looked at what the other competitors were doing and created a mental plan for myself in accordance with what my physical strengths

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“I love success. I feel at home in the water, I just love everything about it. With the mentors and guidance I have I can go all the way. I am always hungry for success, I live for it!”

Chelsea Gubecka are. I used my mind to prepare for every part of the race. I stuck to my race plan and I won,” said Clint. “For me, it’s thinking about the moment when it’s going to matter the most.” I asked Clint what he would like to share with our readers and without hesitation he said, “To be a champion, what others say doesn’t matter, what others think certainly doesn’t matter. What you do is everything. It’s what you do for yourself that will determine how well you go. And you have to have a selfishness about it.” I suggested that the world ‘selfish’

has an ugliness to it. What did Clint

I asked Clint what was the one thing he

have to say to that? “To be a champion,

had wished that someone had told him,

‘selfish’ is a successful word.”

and perhaps would be a little piece of

When asked who his Sunshine Coast

wisdom for Chelsea. “The roller coaster

Champion is, Clint shared that as a child,

doesn’t always go up, it goes down

Grant Kenny was his icon. “These days

as well. Make sure that the people

I don’t live in anyone’s shadow, but a lot

you have around you will stay beside

of people motivate me and none more

you during both parts of the ride.”

so than the athletes that I coach today. My dad was my coach and mentor for

Our final question is always, “Why do

my entire career and he always taught

you do what you – what’s your why?”

me to believe that I was the best and

Clint responded, “Because I love it and I

to always believe that in my mind.”

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fitandfamous What would you be doing if you didn’t get into fitness? I couldn’t imagine not doing fitness. I think it would be a horrible place. Do you have any superstitions when training and competing in your sport? I rub sand between my hands before every race. What is a surprise factor about you? I am a very good dancer. What is the one thing you are good at (apart from sport)? Anything in the water other than love making.

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You are happiest when you’re…? With my family or in the water.

Favourite sportsperson? Kelly Slater.

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Working or spending time with the family.

Best sporting memory you have? Winning the 2007 Coolangatta Gold.

Favourite holiday spot? Hawaii.

In ten years you’ll be…? A lifeguard and happy family man.

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Your greatest success? My family.

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Bek’s Sweet and Healthy Strawberry Tart Using delicious in season local Sunshine Coast strawberries

Pastry 2 cups Nutworks macadamia meal 2 cups rice flour ½ cup coconut oil 1 free range egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla paste 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt ½ cup Rapadura sugar

Filling ½ cup coconut oil ½ cup Rapadura sugar 5 free range eggs Finely grated rind of 1 orange Juice of 2 oranges 1 tablespoon tapioca flour whisked in an equal amount of water

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Method Pre heat oven to 180c. Grease 1 large or 6 small spring form tins.

with Rebecca Mugridge

In a large bowl combine the macadamia meal and rice flour for the base. Add the vanilla paste and rub into the flour mixture the hard coconut oil until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Mix in the rapadura sugar and the egg, gently mix it all together until it resembles a smooth dough. If needed you can add a little extra water.

“I am so excited to share that in the coming Issues of Why Fitness I will be road testing and creating recipes using the fresh, local and amazing produce and products from B Fresh, Warana. This issue is all about the delicious ‘in season’ strawberries. Local farmers, Frian and Jane Stodhart have been supplying strawberries to B Fresh for the past 25 years! All of the ingredients I have used are available from B Fresh.” About Rebecca Mugridge Rebecca is a passionate horticulturalist and organic edible gardening advocate. A professional recipe creator, food stylist, food photographer, an experienced speaker, presenter, freelance writer and the award winning author of The Pram Diet book, Random House. Rebecca loves to promote healthy living, home cooking and supporting local producers on the Sunshine Coast.

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Press pastry evenly into the prepared tins. Bake blind for 10 minutes by covering with a layer of baking paper and spreading with a layer of rice or baking beans. Then remove baking paper and rice and cook for few extra minutes until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven.

Topping 1 punnet fresh, in season local strawberries 1 packet Tortengus (natural fruit glaze) 250 mls fresh orange juice Extra rapidura sugar

Sift the sugar into coconut oil mixture, add in the eggs and whisk it all together. Add in the tapioca flour and the orange juice, whisk. Bring it to the boil and then remove from heat and pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate for around 10 minutes or until cool. Pour the cooled egg mixture on top of the pastry bases; sprinkle each evenly with the extra rapadura sugar. Cover all pastry edges with alfoil and put the tarts under a medium hot grill to caramelise, and they will visually firm up. Remove from heat and allow to completely cool. Combine 1 packet of the fruit glaze with 250 ml fresh orange juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring and then remove from heat. Cut up the fresh strawberries and arrange them on top of the tart. Cover with the fruit glaze. Allow to set. Serve.

Filling. Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan. Add in the finely grated orange rind, stir through and remove from heat.

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Indian spices loaded with health benefits

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Ginger has many proven uses from naturally treating nausea from morning- and motionsickness to easing muscle and joint pain with its antiinflammatory properties. It also has a diaphoretic property (causes sweating) and so is used to cleanse and detoxify the body, stimulate circulation, and ease bronchitis and congestion.

Turmeric: Often called the ‘King of Spices’, turmeric is an essential ingredient to the mix of spices known by most of us as curry. Its primary antioxidant, curcumin, is an essential ingredient for liver detox, and is also a natural arthritis treatment for its anti-inflammatory effects. The latest scientific studies show that turmeric may also be a promising diet aid that fights belly fat by inhibiting the growth of fat cells. Cardamom: This versatile spice is included in a wide range of dishes, from Indian curries to desserts and teas. It’s believed to counteract stomach acidity, stimulate appetite, ease nausea, cure bad breath, and relieve gas and bloating. Referred to as the “Queen of All Spices” it contains potent antioxidants and is often included in liver detox. Cardamom has also been used as an aphrodisiac and is believed to aid in fighting obesity. Cinnamon: This spice is a rich source of antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, eases digestion, and may even reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It also helps stimulate blood flow and is a herbal remedy

for poor circulation. Cinnamon is also considered helpful for weight loss. Coriander: The seeds of the cilantro plant, coriander contains antioxidants that help keep animal fats from becoming rancid, and other compounds with antibacterial qualities. It also helps soothe the stomach and relieve bloating. It also has antiinflammatory properties and coriander oil is a natural remedy for arthritis relief. Ginger: Ginger is packed with many active compounds, including gingerols, zingibain, bisabolenel, oleoresins, zingiberole, just to list a few. It has many proven uses from naturally treating nausea from morning- and motionsickness (found to be more effective than Dramamine, without the sideeffects) to easing muscle and joint pain with its anti-inflammatory properties. It also has a diaphoretic property (causes sweating) and so is used to cleanse and detoxify the body, stimulate circulation, and ease bronchitis and congestion. Rasoi Indian Cuisine P. 5444 8337 Minyama | Sippy Downs | Buderim Marcoola | Nambour | Landsborough

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Changing the ‘I can’t’ into ‘I can’ is so much more than just words. It’s a real belief. I now know that a bad day doesn’t mean I have to give up, it just means a bad day.

fitness magic with Vickie Magic

Starting a fitness magazine and being overweight was an extremely confronting thing to do. I guess, if I am honest, I did wonder for a moment what people would think. Then I remembered the words of Oprah that I took on board some years ago now. She said, “What people think of me is none of my business.” I have made it my mantra to really live by that. I know that having lost 25 kilograms was about commitment, about making the changes that worked for me. Everyone is different; what works for one definitely doesn’t work for all. Personally I have done every diet known to mankind. The one thing I know for sure is that, for me, they all worked and they all didn’t.

Short term, everything works, but if keeping it up involves deprivation, it just doesn’t work for the likes of me. What does work for me is just making a choice in every given moment; choosing healthy over unhealthy. For me it can’t be about counting calories or giving up anything totally. I just can’t sustain that. For me it’s more an 80/20 combination. If I choose healthy 80 per cent of the time, it’s OK to have something not quite so healthy the other 20. I am still losing weight - not quickly - that’s true, but I don’t feel deprived so I can keep it up long term. One big difference I have made this time is exercising most days. If I look overall at what’s different this time, aside from the exercise, I guess it is mindset. I used to go in knowing and believing that I couldn’t do whatever it was I was doing long term. You’ve no doubt heard Henry Ford’s saying, “If you think you can, or you think you can’t you are 100 per cent correct.” I was doing

the do but not really believing I could because the reality was, I never had. Changing the ‘I can’t’ into ‘I can’ is so much more than just words. It’s a real belief. I now know that a bad day doesn’t mean I have to give up, it just means a bad day. One day never has and never will make anyone fat. For me it’s no longer about a number on the scales, I don’t care about them anymore. I care about how I am feeling and I now know that I will get there, wherever there is, and it doesn’t matter how long it takes. What matters is that I feel great and am absolutely loving the NOW, loving the journey. I am not going to be happy when something happens, I can be happy and feel great RIGHT NOW. Vickie Magic is the owner/publisher of both Why Fitness and Business Matters Magazine, she has recently taken on a fitness regime and shares the ups and downs of the journey with you each issue. Follow Vickie’s fitness blog on Facebook – Mellie Magic The Weigh Down

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The Choice of Champions

by Gary Martin ND. AFAIM. Founder, Living Valley Springs Health Retreat Made by design to win, the human body is naturally resistant to disease, and powerfully capable of dynamic performance and endurance. It is constantly repairing and maintaining its own systems and, unless severely compromised, will age gracefully, providing many decades of quality life. In light of the challenges of the modern world. however, it is prudent for champions to minimise exposure to toxins and to maximise nutrition. As our food system has shifted from local small-farm to centralised commercial agriculture, the nutrient content in most foods has declined significantly. Crop manipulation for higher yields, the use of agricultural chemicals, hybridisation, processing, refining and feed-lot farming have all contributed. The food that our grandparents ate

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was far more nutrient-rich than the food that most of us have access to today. So in order to obtain optimum nutrition, it is important to include a number of super foods in our diet. These should be consumed primarily to focus on boosting nutrient levels, optimising blood chemistries, balancing hormones, achieving a normal acid/ base balance and improving digestion, while providing protection against oxidation. Super proteins and super good fats on their own, in the right balance, can achieve most of the above. The efficacy of these foods is greatly enhanced with the use of a number of simple, yet powerful tonic foods such as lemons, apple cider vinegar, sauerkraut and Maca powder.

Un-denatured Whey Protein Concentrate Un-denatured whey protein concentrate is a by-product of the cheese making industry. As an un-denatured culture, it has not been pasteurised and therefore retains all the natural enzymes and unadulterated amino acids. As a concentrated source of protein, it is a

prime food choice for body builders. However anyone who consumes it on a regular basis will benefit greatly. This form of whey protein is brilliant for building up the immune system. It is also a powerful tonic for the digestive system, promoting the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Whey protein is rich in albumin, a most effective toxic sponge. Accordingly it is excellent as a detoxification agent, particularly in relation to fat-soluble toxins. It is best when mixed with water in the morning, then taken in regular small doses throughout the day, thus providing a steady stream of live-food amino acids.

Coconut Oil Coconut oil has achieved fame in recent years as almost a cure-all. In fact there are many books expounding the extensive health benefits of coconut oil as a food. This 92% saturated fat raises the metabolic rate, effectively burning body fat and reducing weight. It is antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal, supporting immune function, thyroid and heart. Coconut oil is considered the only effective, natural treatment for

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Coconut oil is considered the only effective, natural treatment for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease. It promotes tissue repair and improves joint function. One dessert spoon daily will produce glowing skin and hair along with a multitude of unexpected benefits.

Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease. It promotes tissue repair and improves joint function. One dessert spoon daily will produce glowing skin and hair along with a multitude of unexpected benefits.

Maca Powder Maca is grown in the rich granite soils of the Peruvian Andes and is abundant in trace elements that combine to produce a potent hormonal tonic. It has been known as a super food for thousands of years and was highly prized by the Incas. Maca increases DHEA, thereby promoting higher levels of testosterone. As a daily supplement, Maca powder will increase stamina, endurance, vitality and mental clarity, while decreasing anxiety and slowing the ageing process. Maca enhances libido in men and women, improves fertility and is effective in the treatment of hot flushes and mood swings. It mixes well with yoghurt and is best taken in the morning. Maca is definitely a choice for champions!

Butter Organically produced butter has promoted health and prolonged life for millennia. It is recorded as a super food in ancient writings going back over 3500 years. Butter is rich in vitamins A, D, E and K, along with manganese, zinc, chromium and iodine with all the cofactors that enhance absorption of those nutrients. It is rich in conjugated linoleic acid which has been proven to boost immunity, reduce the risk of breast cancer and resist weight gain. Butter is also a notable source of butyric acid which softens the arteries, supports

gastrointestinal function, strengthens the colon walls and reduces the risk of bowel cancer. Butter is involved in the production of gamma amino butyric acid, GABA, which is a natural calming agent for the brain. Butter consumption increases the production of gastric bile, which in turn disinfects the bowel of viruses, yeasts and pathogenic bacteria. Butter is indeed a super food!

Lemons Lemons are probably the greatest of all super foods. Antibacterial and antiviral, lemons consumed daily, will boost the immune system, improve digestion, cleanse the liver and strengthen the bones. The citrates in lemons activate the hormone, secretin, in the stomach which in turn stimulates the pancreas to produce alkalising bicarbonate and cancer-fighting protease enzymes. Lemon juice can stop a chronic cough, relieve acne, accelerate healing, reduce fevers, promote energy, emulsify dietary fats, relieve indigestion, freshen the breath and much more. Inhaling lemon oil increases concentration and alertness.

Apple Cider Vinegar Raw apple cider vinegar is rich in malates that also activate secretin, stimulating the pancreas, producing bicarbonate and protease enzymes. This amazing food has been shown to clean up hardened arteries, when taken daily. It dissolves bladder stones and reduces the symptoms associated with urinary tract infections. It strengthens the immune system, relieves arthritis and

gout, improves skin, increases stamina, modulates serum cholesterol levels, aids digestion, speeds up metabolism, improves breath and body odour and has been effective in the treatment of tumours.

Sauerkraut Sauerkraut combines the health benefits of a nutrient-rich vegetable with potent probiotic power. Cabbage itself is high in vitamins A and D along with a broad spectrum of trace elements. It modulates cholesterol levels and reduces inflammation. Studies indicate that it also may help combat some cancers. When cultured, cabbage becomes a super food. In the 1770â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Captain Cook circumnavigated the world without losing one sailor to scurvy, thanks to cultured cabbage (sauerkraut). His ship left London laden with sixty barrels of fresh sauerkraut for the journey. Sauerkraut provides a high density source of a wide range of beneficial live bacteria which promote optimal digestion. It is best made fresh. There are many recipes on the internet.

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Refuse to fail It doesn’t actually exist until we make it a reality via our thinking, beliefs, self-talk, behaviour and vocabulary.

why change with Craig Harper

In your life, there are no failures. Well, not until you say so. Universal Standard for Failure In fact, there are no universal failures, only individual experiences and different interpretations of those experiences. One person’s failure will be another person’s lesson because you and I get to choose what things mean for us personally. Not all of us make the most of this potential of course but we all have the ability nonetheless. An event or situation which sees one person spiral into a self-destructive abyss will be the genesis for another person to develop skills, strength, understanding, confidence and greater personal power. In life, we often see the same event producing two different reactions and, therefore, two different experiences: one positive, one destructive. While some will only see the catastrophe, others will find the lesson. And while some find pain, others find power. Every experience, situation and event can teach us something when we allow it to. A Myth For the most part, failure is a myth. A self-created phenomenon. A mindset. An experience we don’t need to have.

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Babies and animals don’t experience failure because they don’t think, process or label experiences the way we grown-up humans do. For the most part, failure is simply a disempowering and debilitating label that we individually give certain events and outcomes in our world. The moment we tell ourselves that we have failed is the moment our mind, body and emotions react accordingly. We put ourselves into a negative, destructive and unproductive place. In other words, the abstract concept of failure becomes a literal self-created reality for us. Conversely, when we label that same experience a ‘lesson or opportunity’, we avoid the pity-party and the destructive self-talk and, in doing so, we keep our head, heart and actions in a more productive, proactive, creative, positive and solution-focused place. This makes our self-created reality a much nicer place to live. What Problem? When someone who is diagnosed with cancer can reason that they have a ‘challenge’ on their hands (as opposed to a catastrophe), it becomes apparent that most problems, failures and even catastrophes are optional. When we truly understand that it’s possible for us to create and inhabit our own reality, then almost every personal (emotional and psychological) experience becomes a choice because they are all within our control. Not always easy to master of course, but possible nonetheless. And yes, this is a totally weird concept for many of us to wrap our heads around when we’ve been programmed to think differently but, in truth, many of us have been misled and misinformed when it comes to our potential in this realm. Of course, the theory is always easier than the practical application but that’s no reason for us to stay where we are - metaphorically speaking.

In the Middle of the Mayhem I have produced many less-thandesirable outcomes on my journey, made some monumental stuff-ups, been treated badly by people I loved and trusted, and made numerous stupid decisions. Still do. Call me human. Of course, bad things happen to good people and, of course, the world is not a ‘fair place’ (whatever that means) but in the middle of all the mayhem and unpredictability, the key to our own personal growth is what we choose to learn, how we process experiences and information, how we evolve, how we adapt and how we manage our internal state (the place we live). Fortunately, things in your world only have the meaning you give them, so why not choose to label your experiences (good and not-so-good) in a way that will put you in your most positive, productive, creative, resourceful, solution-focused head space? When less-than-desirable things unfold in your world - and they will - you can get angry and frustrated or you can get educated and enlightened. You can overcome or you can be overcome. You can give away your power or you can use it. You can be the problem person or the solution person. You can fail or you can learn. Grow. Evolve. It’s a choice.

ABOUT Craig Harper 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 ‘Pull Your Finger Out’ - 101 ways to stop wasting time and start living your best life (out 24 April). This, and Craig’s regular blog and other books are available at www.craigharper.com.au

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It doesn’t matter where you are right now – you can start now! Don’t think to yourself that you have to get to a certain stage first. You don’t have to lose a certain amount of weight first. These are just excuses.

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What he loves about Goodlife Not only does Josh love working with his team, he says that from personal experience Goodlife is the best, the biggest and most friendly fitness company in Australia. Josh also loves the fact that the brand new facility at Goodlife Maroochydore is state-ofthe-art, all-singing, and all-dancing! The centre is so versatile, you can do anything from meditation, slow moving, cycle, personal training, anything you can think of they have catered for.

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Personal Fitness Tip Josh’s personal fitness tip is: it doesn’t matter where you are right now – you

that you have to get to a certain certain amount of weight first. These are just excuses. YOU REALLY CAN JUST START NOW, wherever you are at right now! Forget the negative thoughts; drop in to see Josh today and immediately you will be one step closer to achieving your fitness goals.

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MINUTES WITH...

Marc burton & david dean

Even more extraordinary is their enthusiasm to compete in events that send nervous twitches through many able bodied people I know. This year, Marc will be the first competing amputee in the 30 year history of the King of the Mountain in Pomona on 28 July. For those that are unfamiliar with this event, it is a treacherous and rocky ascent, absolutely not for the faint hearted. David is visually impaired and this year competed in his first ever running event at the Nambour Adventure Fun Run. He recently competed at the Sunshine Coast Indoor Rowing Championships and has his sights set on doing the Colour Run in October. The big event David is working on is doing the run leg in the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event of the Noosa Triathlon. I caught up with them both and asked them to share their stories. Tell us about your disability, how did it happen and how old were you? Marc I am a below knee amputee. I was run over by a truck at the age of 14. David I am vision impaired with very little sight. This disability was incurred from a syndrome that I was born with where many things can go wrong; however, for me, my vision is the main problem. My vision got worse as I got older and when I was around 15, it really deteriorated. How did your life change after this? Marc The change was massive, especially at the age of 14. It was a long road from the accident to recovery. It was a good year and a half before I got my first leg. I was told not to throw away the crutches too fast and to only wear the new leg for ten minutes at a time. Like that was going to happen. The crutches disappeared very fast on the first day. David Because my vision went slowly over a number of years, I had time to get used to the things I was going to have to deal with. This was still hard to face as I knew that I would be like this for the rest of my life. My attitude from a young age has always been to have fun and do as much as I can possibly do. I need help to do many day to day things that sighted people wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think about having to do or face; however, most people are amazed at what I can achieve. Just getting around is hard as I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drive and walking is difficult; however, I have caring family and great friends who 24 ISSUE 3

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Blind and Legless… Champions with Attitude! Marc Burton and David Dean have a lot in common. They are quick witted, determined, see the positive in life, train regularly and take responsibility for their health and fitness. They have also, since they were teenagers, lived with disabilities.

help with this. I couldn’t find anyone who would give me a job so I started my own music and entertainment business when I was 19. Music has always been a passion of mine. This industry is hard for anyone to last in, but I am still here doing it 11 years later. When did you start training and why? Marc I had always been quite active but when our children came along, my wife Tania and I decided that she would give up work and look after the kids. So I found a job that paid better and required a lot of my time. This was my excuse for not making time to exercise. After ten years of smoking, drinking and being idle, it started to take its toll on my physical and mental health. Doctors’ orders were to stop smoking, cut down the drinking and start exercising. So about two years ago now I walked into FatBurners in Nambour and have never looked back. David I started training about five years ago. Because of my vision, it was hard for me to exercise and I was getting overweight. I also lived an unhealthy lifestyle because of my work. I was not eating, drinking too much and sleeping a lot. I knew that I had to do something about it and a good friend of mine suggested that I go to the gym with him. Since then, I haven’t looked back and I go most days. Over this time I have lost about 15 kgs, lost a reasonable amount of body fat and gained fitness and endurance. This routine has become a part of my life. It is fun and I enjoy the new friends that I have made. Tell us about your training regime. What kind of training do you do? How important is nutrition? Marc I try to do one spin class, one weight session and a PT session each week. I also try to do a mountain session at least once a week as I am training for King of the Mountain. Although my current back injury has slowed me down a little, my personal trainer, Matt Collins has helped me realise I am capable of so much more with my exercise and fitness. I feel my fitness level really started to change when I took my first spin class, which was a whole new challenge. Nutrition is important to me; my wonderful wife keeps us well fed with real food. Although I must say I do have a weakness for potato chips and beer. Oh, and chocolate. David I train about five times a week doing classes which include cardio, strength, boxing and spin. I also have a personal trainer who I see once a week, and who keeps me on track and pushes me to reach my goals. Nutrition has become more important to me these days and I eat and drink better than before. This has helped me with my training and fitness. What is one of the funniest things that has happened to you? Marc I have had many funny things happen to me but the one that stays strongest in my mind is the first day I got my leg. After wearing it all day I went to bed and took my leg off, as you do not wear it when sleeping. I woke to the sound of the phone ringing, jumped

out of bed and ran to answer it. One step was all I got before falling flat on my face. I had already forgotten that I was an amputee. David Over the years, many funny things have happened to me because of my sight. Once we were in a parking area and I stepped out of the car into the pathway of a motor vehicle. The driver yelled at me “Are you blind, mate?” My mates cracked up! Another time I was in the bar with my friends when I accidentally picked up a glass of beer belonging to a stranger beside me instead of my rum. He just stared open mouthed at me until my mates yelled out, “You’ve got the wrong drink, Dave.” Why do you do what you do? Marc I do what I do because the quality of life is so much better when you are fit and healthy. I could not walk up the street without puffing two years ago, and now I can climb mountains. David I train because it makes me feel better about myself and I am now a lot fitter than I was some years ago. It has also made my mind sharper and this has been good with how much busier I have gotten with my life, work and business. Who is your ‘Sunshine Coast Champion’ - who inspires you on the Sunshine Coast? Marc I am inspired by anyone who puts 100% effort into what they do. But if I had to pick someone, it would be Neil Labinsky. It is just awe inspiring how long he dominated King of the Mountain and how fast he can go up and down Mt Cooroora in Pomona. David The people who inspire me on the Sunshine Coast are Barry Bull, a business motivator speaker, as well as Matt Collins and the team from Fatburners and Jen Forster, who have been my trainers, motivators and good friends over the last few years. why fitness 25

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SunCoaster Square Dance Club - Round Dance Classes 6.30pm; Plus Square Dancing 7.30pm Ph: 5445 1238

SunCoaster Square Dance Club - Learning Mainstream Square Dancing 6pm; Mainstream Workshop 7pm Ph: 5445 1238

Every Wednesday 6am – Business Cycles road ride, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au 1st Wednesday of each month 5.30am – Liv/Giant Ladies only road ride, www.spincitycycles.com.au SunCoaster Square Dance Club - Basic Square Dancing, Clogging, Mainstream Workshop, Easy Intermediate Clogging, Ph: 5445 1238

Marjie’s Walking Group meets at the Cod Hole Picnic Shelter, opposite 333 Bradman Ave, at 9am, Ph: 5448 4229

Why Fitness Magazine New Issue Launch Bellingham Maze, 4.30-6.30pm, RSVP essential $18 + gst, jen@whyfitness.com.au Marjie’s Walking Group meets at the Cod Hole Picnic Shelter, 9am, Ph: 5448 4230

Marjie’s Walking Group meets at the Cod Hole Picnic Shelter, opposite 333 Bradman Ave, at 9am, Ph: 5448 4229

Marjie’s Walking Group meets at the Cod Hole Picnic Shelter, 9am, Ph: 5448 4230

SunCoaster Square Dance Club - Round Dance Classes 6.30pm; Plus Square Dancing 7.30pm Ph: 5445 1238

SunCoaster Square Dance Club - Learning Mainstream Square Dancing 6pm; Mainstream Workshop 7pm Ph: 5445 1238

Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled Trainers training day 9am-12pm, www.gumtree. com.au/s-ad/north-arm/ events/sunshine-coast-ridingfor-the-disabled-volunteertraining-day/1021953408

5-7 JULY QLD Garden Expo, Nambour www.homegardenexpo.com.au

Every Wednesday 6am – Business Cycles road ride, Starts at Spin City Cycles, www.businesscycles.com.au SunCoaster Square Dance Club - Basic Square Dancing 9.30am; Clogging - Beginners, 11am; Mainstream Workshop 11.30am; Easy Intermediate Clogging 12.30pm, Ph: 5445 1238

Marjie’s Walking Group meets at the Cod Hole Picnic Shelter, 9am, Ph: 5448 4230

SunCoaster Square Dance Club - Round Dance Classes 6.30pm; Plus Square Dancing 7.30pm Ph: 5445 1238

SunCoaster Square Dance Club - Learning Mainstream Square Dancing 6pm; Mainstream Workshop 7pm Ph: 5445 1238

Caloundra City Bowls Carnival www.scdmba.com.au