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We’ve poured (and powdered) all that knowledge and clinical experience into our delicious Weightloss Shop Formulated Meal Replacements; designed for use during the pre and post stages of weightloss surgery, but along with our specially formulated Protein Shakes, ideal for

non-surgical programs as well.Then we’ve put our specialist expertise to work in selecting only those brands that meet our stringent standards, to complement The Weightloss Shop range with a dazzling array of clinically proven dietary products including vitamins, supplements, sugarless foods, energy bars, and the world-renowned Diet Plate Weight Management System. We back all that up with expert advice from your own Personal Weightloss Planner, and a qualified dietitian in-store. We’ll also be pleased to refer you for a FREE consultation with WLSA Dietitian, Taryn Swift, should you wish to explore surgical weightloss options, or the revolutionary new non-invasive gastric balloon.Whether you’d like to lose a little weight, need to lose a lot, or somewhere in between, at The

Weightloss Shop, you’re in the right place.

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From

06 Melinda Adams – slimming superstar

08 Delta is So Goodrem

10 Treats and retreats

12 Dining out on a diet

14 Matter of taste

16 Dress yourself slim

18 Superfoods

24 The battle of the bulge

26 The psychology of sliming

28 Seven day diet plan

30 Shape up

38 Exercise

42 Beating diabetes

46 Beautiful Brisbane

50 A healthy start

52 Weight loss solutions and surgery

56 Tips for healthy eating

58 How to look good naked

59 Read all about it

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Melinda Adams is an inspiration, this bright bubbly

42-year-old took on the challenge of losing almost two-

thirds of her body weight and she’s winning.

Melinda Adams was an average sized baby who rapidly

gained weight in childhood and continued to do so as a

teenager and as an adult. Melinda says she didn’t eat vast

quantities of junk food or drink litres of sugary soft drinks

but she did eat large portions of food. “I obviously ate

more than I needed but I didn’t eat the amounts of food

most people associate with obesity,” she says.

“I come from a big family, my mum and dad struggled with

weight issues and other family members have problems

with their weight. Whether the problem is genetic or not

is irrelevant, I just wanted to get my weight under control.

My weight loss journey hasn’t been easy but the end of

the road is now in sight,” she says.

At 172cm (five foot eight inches) Melinda is taller

than average. Her weight billowed to 215 kilos, the

recommended height to weight ratio shows Melinda

should be around 75 kilos. Melinda says she tried every

method of losing weight and had some success with Jenni

Craig. “I went from 120 kilos to 85 kilos on the program

but I gained it all again, and then some,” she says.

“My problem is hunger; I would wake up hungry and eat a

big bowl of cereal. By mid-morning I would be ravenous.

Lunch would be a big meal, followed by afternoon tea and

a large serving of whatever was for dinner. I don’t have

food cravings although I do love chocolate and cheese.

My only issue was constant hunger and I eventually made

the decision to have lap band surgery,” she says.

A series of serious health issues saw Melinda spend time

in hospital. She had to cut short a trip to Peru and return

home to the Gold Coast for medical treatment. “I had an

infection in the soft tissue of my legs. It was exacerbated

by poor circulation, a common problem in seriously

overweight people,” she says.

“I had looked at the possibilities of lap band surgery when

I lived on the Gold Coast and later when I was based in

Brisbane. I was more than a little nervous until I discovered

Dr Layani’s Weightloss Solutions Australia. The circle of

care concept made me feel more comfortable. I went

along to a free seminar to explore the possibilities further.

“The Weightloss Solutions Australia team made me feel

welcome and cared for. The treatment went beyond

surgery and included the support of a nurse, a dietitian

and a psychologist. I had the lap band surgery in 2004

and have so far lost 120 kilos. I was 215 kilos at my

heaviest and now weigh 95 kilos. This weight loss saved

and changed my life,” she says.

Melinda didn’t let her excess weight control her life; she

has travelled all over the world and lived in London for a

few years. “I trained as a home economics teacher but

didn’t take up teaching as a career,” she says.

Lap band surgeryLeads to a new Lease onlife

I am enjoying a new lease on

life. I love buying clothes, I enjoy

walking and going to the gym


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“While I was still at school and later at

university, I worked with a friend’s mum

who made beautiful bridal gowns. What she

taught me set the foundation for a career as a

couture seamstress,” Melinda says.

“In London I worked for prestigious couture

houses and helped create gowns for Princess

Diana and the Queen. I used to make my own

clothes when I was so big it was impossible

to buy anything, now I am a shopaholic. I now

wear a size 18, sometimes a 16. I have so

many clothes but they are interim clothes.

“As my weight loss journey continues, I buy

smaller and smaller sizes. My regular support

consultations at Weightloss Solutions Australia

at the John Flynn Hospital have become

something of a fashion exchange. I give my

larger sizes to people who have just started

on their weight loss journey. The

clothes have hardly been worn

and I am happy to pass them

on knowing the women who

wear them will enjoy them for

a short time as their weight

loss success leads to smaller

sizes,” she says.

Melinda’s goal was to

reach 85 kilos but she says

reaching a weight that

was only two digits was a

major achievement. “Last

Christmas was a major

milestone. On Christmas

Eve I weighed 101 kilos.

I enjoyed a lovely family

Christmas and didn’t miss out on

any of the goodies. On Boxing

Day I was at my parents’ house

and decided to weigh myself. I was

thrilled to see the scales at 99 kilos.

“I may reassess my goal and try to

get below 85 kilos but I will jump that

bridge when I come to it. Right now I am

enjoying a new lease on life. I love buying

clothes, I enjoy walking and going to the

gym occasionally. I am not a sporty person

and can’t say I love exercise but there is a big

difference in walking with a spring in my step

at my current weight than being out of breath

and uncomfortable even on the shortest walk

at my former weight,” she says.

Day I was at my parents’ house

and decided to weigh myself. I was

thrilled to see the scales at 99 kilos.

“I may reassess my goal and try to

get below 85 kilos but I will jump that

bridge when I come to it. Right now I am

enjoying a new lease on life. I love buying

clothes, I enjoy walking and going to the

gym occasionally. I am not a sporty person

and can’t say I love exercise but there is a big

difference in walking with a spring in my step

at my current weight than being out of breath

and uncomfortable even on the shortest walk

at my former weight,” she says.

on their weight loss journey. The

clothes have hardly been worn

and I am happy to pass them

on knowing the women who

wear them will enjoy them for

a short time as their weight

loss success leads to smaller

sizes,” she says.

Melinda’s goal was to

reach 85 kilos but she says

reaching a weight that

was only two digits was a

major achievement. “Last

Christmas was a major

I enjoyed a lovely family

Christmas and didn’t miss out on


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Delta is So Goodrem

Delta So Goodrem is inviting everyone to join her in adding So Good

to their cereal every day. Delta says So Good is a natural part of her

approach to life and eating. “I really value my health so drinking So Good

is an obvious choice for me,” she says. “Since I introduced it into my diet

a number of years ago I feel lighter and more alive.

“I love adding So Good to my cereal and have created my own fruit

smoothie recipe. In fact, there are lots of different occasions where I have

included So Good into my diet including the yummy frozen desserts. As

well as tasting fantastic, So Good helps give me energy to make it through

busy days in the recording studio or when I’m on tour,” Delta says.

The So Good range is available at supermarkets. The range includes So

Good soymilk, So Nice soymilk, So Good frozen desserts, So Good fl avoured

soy milks and So Good Rice Milk. Visit www.deltasogoodrem.com.au for

more information on So Good products.

So Good So Good is produced by Sanitarium, Australia’s largest health and

wellbeing company. Sanitarium makes a range of nutritious products

based on wholesome foods. Sanitarium offers free advice from a team of

expert nutritionists. Visit www.sanitarium.com.au for more information.

So Good soymilk has 80 per cent less saturated fat than

regular dairy milk. It contains no animal fat or lactose.

So Good soy milks provide a range of essential nutrients

including protein, calcium, phosphorus and the benefi ts

of soy protein for a healthy heart, calcium for strong

bones, protective antioxidants, and no cholesterol, So Good

soymilks help nourish and protect the heart and bones.

The golden girl is encouraging Australians to feel better in 21 days



So Good is produced by Sanitarium, Australia’s largest health and



So Good is produced by Sanitarium, Australia’s largest health and




bones, protective antioxidants, and no cholesterol, So Good

soymilks help nourish and protect the heart and bones.

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amongst thousands of successful weightloss surgery patients. Now you can benefit from what we believe are not only the most suitable products for the pre and post stages of weight loss surgery, but also for non-surgical weightloss programs, across a wide range of personal goals.

All the nutrients you need, and something else besides...Research studies have found weightloss plans that incorporate nutritionally balanced meal replacements

achieve greater weightloss than diet and exercise alone. And that the best weightloss results are achieved when meal replacements are used in conjunction with a lifestyle modification plan and support from health professionals.

Based on your needs, The Weightloss Shop will develop a program to replace 1-2 meals per day, provide support and monitor your weight. We also offer access to a dietitian, psychologist and exercise physiologist for those who require further support or help with specific health issues.Whether you’re pre-surgery, post-surgery, or seeking to avoid surgery, why not come for a free tasting and a chat with us today? At The Weightloss Shop, we’re always ready to listen. Ready to help.


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amongst thousands of successful weightloss surgery patients. Now you can benefit from what we believe are not only the most suitable products for the pre and post stages of weight loss surgery, but also for non-surgical weightloss programs, across a wide range of personal goals.

All the nutrients you need, and something else besides...Research studies have found weightloss plans that incorporate nutritionally balanced meal replacements

achieve greater weightloss than diet and exercise alone. And that the best weightloss results are achieved when meal replacements are used in conjunction with a lifestyle modification plan and support from health professionals.

Based on your needs, The Weightloss Shop will develop a program to replace 1-2 meals per day, provide support and monitor your weight. We also offer access to a dietitian, psychologist and exercise physiologist for those who require further support or help with specific health issues.Whether you’re pre-surgery, post-surgery, or seeking to avoid surgery, why not come for a free tasting and a chat with us today? At The Weightloss Shop, we’re always ready to listen. Ready to help.


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Restaurateurs Steven and Autumn Adams capitalised on the success

of their multi-award winning Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill Gold Coast

restaurant and invested a very sizable sum in to the refurbishment of a

landmark Brisbane property.

Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill at the historic Port Offi ce building at the

Stamford Plaza Hotel is set to take Brisbane by storm. The multi-million

dollar refurbishment makes this the place to see and seen.

Steven says former Siggi’s Restaurant executive chef Philip Foote will

weave his magic on the Moo Moo menu. “He will remain in familiar

surrounds with a completely new menu,” he says. “Philip has more than

15 years experience in all aspects of cooking.

“He has worked in and consulted to a number of well known restaurants

around South-east Queensland including Tables of Toowong, Horizons at

Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast, Ellmos Restaurant on the Sunshine

Coast and Joseph Alexander’s in Brisbane.

Moo Moo is now a capital choice for

lunch or dinner in the Brisbane CBD

“Philip is a qualifi ed butcher trained in the art of

charcuterie. This is a major bonus as top quality beef is

the hallmark of the Moo Moo brand. Philip’s knowledge

and understanding of the preparation of beef, and the

process of dry-aging and preserving meat is an asset,”

Steven says.

Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill serves modern

Australian cuisine. The speciality is premium quality

export steak. Steven says the menu features the

best cuts of steak available this country. “Moo Moo at

Broadbeach has won a long list of awards. This shows

how good the food is,” he says.

Gourmets and weight watchers will fi nd plenty of

healthy temptations at Moo Moo. The comprehensive

menu features oysters, chicken, fi sh, pork, duck

and kangaroo as well as tender beef and vegetarian

dishes. The exceptional wine list offers something

to suit all tastes and complement every dish.

Visit www.moomoorestaurant.com for information

and bookings at Moo Moo Brisbane and Broadbeach.

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on a dietdiningout

Dining out can be a diet destroyer but gorgeous gourmands know how to make healthy choices from any menu. Take a few precautions before

going out so temptation is easier to resist.

Choose low fat, high fi bre dishes with beans; avoid high fat meals and cheese.

BestBean or tomato based meals, chilli con carne, burritos, soft tortillas, salads and salsa

OkayGuacamole or sour cream in small quantities, enchiladas, rice dishes

AvoidNachos, tacos, corn chips, fried dishes and margaritas

Enjoy sushi, sashimi, California rolls and stir fries. Avoid tempura dishes. Small portion are the best way to avoid overeating.

BestSushi with avocado, lean meat, chicken or fi sh. sashimi and steamed noodles

OkayCalifornia rolls, stir fries with rice or noodles

AvoidTempura prawns, fi red rice or noodles, don’t order too many dishes

Avoid creamy korma, masala, breads and anything cooked with ghee. Share the main course, one dish is almost always enough for two.

BestLentil dishes

OkayTandoori fi sh, meat or poultry, raita, steamed rice, yoghurt based dishes, vegetable curries

AvoidNaan bread, poppadums, deep fried, samosas or curry puffs, and satay dishes

FrenchContrary to popular belief French food is generally based on small portions of fl avoursome food. Modern French cuisine is light and healthy. Avoid creamy dishes and take it easy with cheese. French Women Don’t Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano is packed with useful information on gourmet style dieting.

Mexican Japanese Indian

Fast foodMost fast food is high in fat and sugar with little or no nutritional value. Play detective and discover the facts about the content of every item before ordering. Eating on the run is the fastest way to get fat. Hungry people eat fast and fail to achieve satisfaction. Fresh fruit is a better option when hunger pangs cause cravings.

Cafè StyleAvoid creamy soups and pasta dishes, quiches, pies, pastries and huge breakfasts with sausages and the works. Choose fruit platters, pancakes without cream or maple syrup, muesli or poached eggs. Ask for bread and toast without butter or mayonnaise. Salad sandwiches on thinly sliced bread are a good option. Avoid thick bread and rolls.


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Mediterranean and Greek Choose vegetables, salad and fi sh,

avoid sausages, dried or preserved

meat and cheese. Most traditional

desserts are high in sugar and fat.

Best Greek salad, grilled fi sh, lamb

skewers, basil pesto, oven roasted

vegetables

OkayPotato salad, dolmades, fresh

seafood, honey roasted vegetables

AvoidDeep fried or creamy dishes and

sweets

Choose steamed, braised or stir-fried meals with vegetables. Order steamed rice not fried rice. Avoid spring rolls, dim sims and prawn crackers.

BestClear soup, braised or stir fried vegetables, steamed tofu, boiled or steamed rice, noodles, long grain rice with steamed vegetables

OkayBlack bean beef stir fry, steamed dim sims, braised meat, chicken noodle soup, Vietnamese rice paper rolls, Thai green curry

AvoidDeep fried dishes, crispy chicken, sweet and sour pork, coconut cream, creamy curries or satay skewers, fried rice and fried noodles

The healthiest choices are tomato-based pasta dishes, minestrone soup and most seafood dishes. Choose thin based pizza.

BestLow fat antipasto platters with fresh seafood and vegetables, minestrone, salad with balsamic dressing, tomato-based pasta dishes, gelati

OkayMost seafood dishes, salad with dressings on the side, fresh gnocchi

AvoidMeat based antipasto platters and oily preserved vegetables, creamy dishes, bacon or salami, garlic bread, pizza, cheesy pasta dishes

This cuisine includes Lebanese, Turkish, Saudi Arabian and Persian. Avoid western style dishes, traditional dishes are better options.

BestDishes based on long grain rice and vegetables, hommus, lentil dips, curried vegetables and vegetable tajine

OkayAvocado dips with unleavened bread, kebab with hommos and salad, meat balls and rice or couscous, vegetables and rice

AvoidFried samosa, kebabs with creamy sauces, deep fries or creamy dishes, traditional sweets

Chinese, Vietnamese,Malaysian, Thai Italian Middle Eastern

• Drink a big glass of water or eat a piece of fruit before going out

• Check the menu on line, make sensible choices and avoid temptation

• Choose salads with lemon or balsamic dressing not oil or cream

• Watch the alcohol, the kilojoules are high

• Try small serves, two or three entrées will satisfy

• Avoid fried food as well as dishes with crumbs, pastry or batter

• Beware cream sauce, au gratin, breaded, or smothered in anything

• Opt for steamed, poached, boiled, grilled dishes, or fresh raw foods

• Don’t pile the plate at buffets, taste everything in small amounts

• Skip dessert and cheese, choose fruit and sorbet or gelati

Top tips


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knowledgeis power

A matter of tasteScientists have discovered some people

have a taste for fat. Deakin researchers

Dr Russell Keast and PhD student Jessica

Stewart with colleagues from the University

of Adelaide, CSIRO, and New Zealand’s

Massey University found people with a high

sensitivity to the taste of fat ate fewer fatty

foods and were less likely to be overweight.

Dr Keast says we already know the human

tongue can detect fi ve tastes – sweet, salt,

sour, bitter and umami (a taste for identifying

protein rich foods).

“Through our study we can conclude that

humans have a sixth taste – fat,” he says.

“Fats are easily accessible and commonly

consumed. This suggests our taste systems

may become desensitised to the taste of

fat over time, leaving some people more

susceptible to overeating fatty foods. We

are now interested in understanding why

some people are sensitive and others are

not, we believe this will lead to ways of

helping people lower their fat intake and

aid development of new low fat foods and

diets,” Dr Keast says.

Calories, kilojoules and energy Confusion reigns supreme when it comes to food packaging. Australian law requires

manufactures to show how much fuel is in food. Fuel for the body can be called energy,

calories or kilojoules. All of these names denote the rate we burn the food we eat. Food that

is not burned through activity is stored as fat. Put too much fuel in a car and it spills out, put

too much food in the body and it turns to fat. A calorie is one unit of heat or fuel. A kilojoule

is exactly the same thing in metric measurement. A calorie equals 4.18 kilojoules. Calories

and kilojoules often appear on packaging as energy. A slice of bread may be shown to

contain 77 calories, 324 kilojoules or energy. It’s all the same.

A 60 kilo female aged 36 to 55 years with a reasonably active lifestyle needs around 1800 calories or 7500 kilojoules a day to maintain her weight. A 75 kilo man in the same age group and with a similar lifestyle needs about 2500 calories or 10,500 kilojoules a day to main that weight. Younger people need slightly more food, older people slightly less

Daily needsBurn it off Light exercise burns four calories (16.72 kilojoules) a minute.

These activities include strolling, easy cycling, light gardening,

housework, tennis doubles, golf, and horse riding. Moderate

exercise burns 7 calories or 29.26 kilojoules per minute. Options

include fast walking, moderate cycling, swimming, light weight

training, racquet sports, football and vigorous dancing. Burn 10

calories or 41.80 kilojoules a minute with power walking, heavy

weight training or cycling, skipping, advances aerobics or climbing

stairs. Vigorous sex burns about six calories or 25.08 kilojoules a

minute and it’s more fun than housework.

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Apple shapeAn average bust size, big

tummy (particularly at the

waist) a fl at bottom and

good legs. Choose T-shirts

ruched around the middle

to create an illusion of

fabric, not fl ab. Add fl at

front trousers and skirts with

side or back zips. Wide-

legged jeans make legs look

longer. Heels slim calves

and ankles. Try long straight

coats and V-necked jackets.

Country Road and Sussan

has a great selection.

Bean PoleStraight and boyish with long

legs. Shoulders and hips are

the same size and the waist

is undefi ned. Choose round-

neck tops, fl uted sleeves and

belted three-quarter coats.

A-line skirts create more

shape. Cropped trousers

soften and shorten the

body line to give the illusion

of feminine curves. Shoes

should be balanced (not too

chunky or superhigh). Nine

West has the best. Flower

has lots of options.

HourglassLarge bust, small waist,

curvy hips and thighs.

V-neck tops lengthen

curves. Straight skirts create

the most fl attering shape.

Wear tailored coats shaped

in at the waist. Low waisted

trousers with a medium

width hem and soft fl owing

skits are fl attering. Peep-

toe shoes complement this

shape. Avoid bold prints

and minimise neckline

accessories. See The Works

and Ssh Secrets.

PearSmall bust, long waist,

fl at tummy, large hips and

thighs. Scarves, shrugs and

jackets draw attention to

the upper body. Tops with

horizontal stripes create a

curvy body shape. Choose

strapless dresses with fl ared

skirts. Long, straight boots

team with skirts and dresses

to give an illusion of length.

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Eat hearty, the good

stuff is easy to fi nd and affordable

Broccoli is a rich source of vitamin

A, C, and bone-building K. The fi bre

is fi lling and the content is essential

for women. Research shows

cruciferous vegetables (broccoli

and caulifl ower) help with menstrual

and menopause symptoms. Don’t

overcook broccoli, blanch briefl y in

boiling water, steam, roast, grill, or

stir fry without fat. Taste the fl avour,

enhance with a spin of pepper and

leave out the salt. Ask Moo Moo

chef Phillip Edwards to cook his

version of broccoli fl owers for a guilt

free gourmet experience.

Broccoli

Eggs are nutritious, versatile, and

economical. Studies show an egg

at breakfast leads to less snacking.

Eggs are packed with protein;

contain 12 vitamins and an array of

minerals including choline. Choline is

essential for brain development and

memory retention. Choose boiled,

poached, and scrambled with

water (not milk or cream). Create a

superb omelette in a non-stick pan.

When the base of the omelette is

fi rm, cook the top under the grill for

a fl uffy, attractive and tasty meal.

Add toppings of tomato or other

vegetables for colour and variety.

Plain ordinary oats are one of the

cheapest foods on the planet. Oats

provide a range of nutrients and help

lower cholesterol. Grains can be

eaten raw or quickly cooked. Quinoa

(pronounced keen-wa) is one of the

best whole grains. This ancient grain

is high in protein, fi bre, iron, zinc,

vitamin E, and selenium. It helps

control weight and lowers the risk of

heart disease and diabetes. Quinoa

is as easy to prepare as rice. Use it

as a side dish, mix with vegetables,

nuts, or protein. Other great grains

include barley, oats, buckwheat,

whole wheat, wild rice, and millet.

Great grains

Low fat or fat-free plain yogurt is

calcium and nutrient rich. Yogurt

can contain probiotics to give good

digestive bacteria and heart-healthy

plant stanols. Lactose sensitive

people may be able to tolerate

yogurt. Go for plain natural yogurt

fortifi ed with vitamin D. Add fruit for

a meal in a moment or a delicious

dessert. Use yogurt as a dip for

carrot and cucumber sticks. Dairy

foods contain almost every nutrient

needed but balance, sugar, and fat

control is essential. Read the labels

and become on expert on energy

content, fats, sugar and salt.

Go to work on an egg Go with yogurt


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Beans are loaded with insoluble and soluble fi bre. The fi rst helps lower

cholesterol, the second satisfi es the appetite and helps rid the body

of waste. Low-fat beans contain protein, carbohydrates, magnesium,

and potassium. The varieties are endless. Look for fresh beans in good

specialist stores, health food shops, and supermarkets. Go beyond the

tinned variety and check out kidney beans, whole soybeans, creamy

butter beans and all the other species. Beans can replace meat or poultry,

appear as a side dish, in soups, stews, or egg dishes. Check traditional

French and Mexican recipes on line for gourmet bean-based meals.

nature has the answerssuper foods

Nuts are quite high in energy,

protein, fi bre, antioxidants and

all the good fats. Nuts should be

enjoyed fi ve at a time not by the

handful. Pistachio nuts contain

plant sterols, almonds, peanuts,

walnuts, pecans and most other

varieties have amazing properties.

Nuts add texture and fl avour to

salads, side dishes, baked dishes,

cereals, and main meals.

Kiwis are nutritionally dense

and full of antioxidants. A large

kiwi supplies the daily Vitamin C

requirement and can act as a mild,

safe laxative. This good source of

potassium, fi bre, vitamins A and

E is sweet and easy to eat. Enjoy

straight from the skin, on desserts,

in salads, or side dishes.

Pick up a kiwi Nuts to you

Sweet potatoes belong to the dark

orange vegetable variety but contain

more vitamin A than any other.

Sweet potatoes are loaded with

vitamin C, calcium, and potassium.

Taste the sweetness, don’t add salt

or butter. Versatile sweet potatoes

are rich in potassium. Other dark

orange vegetable standouts include

pumpkin, carrots, butternut squash,

and orange bell peppers.

Sweet sensations

Beans, berries, and broccoli

Research has recently linked

premature aging signs to

enlarged pores, acne, bloating

and swelling. Slow down the

aging process by reducing

the effects of invisible swelling

and give the impression of

an instant face lift. Salmon is

an excellent low calorie, high

protein source of astaxanthin,

a powerful antioxidant that

slows down the aging process

by protecting cells against

harmful free radicals. Salmon

contains essential fatty acids

including Omega-3. Symptoms

of defi ciency include redness,

dryness and scaling of skin. This

tasty fi sh is an excellent source

of Vitamin E and co-enzyme

Q10 found in many expensive

skincare products and anti-

wrinkle serums.

Superfi sh


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Russell Athletic has launched a new collection for

men and women. This sporting collection features

clean muted hues and lashes of pop colour in

updated shapes.

The Vintage Collection for women takes Russell

Athletic American heritage to heart. Choose water

based prints, appliqués and vintage washes.

Peach is highlighted in tees, tanks and lightweight

hoodies. Try shorts in denim or a lighter weave

and cropped pants in basic black and neutrals.

Pastel pigments and metallic accents introduce

an element of rock chick with an uber cool tattoo

print tee. New silhouettes include oversized tees

in mid-grey and fuchsia. Razor back tanks strike a

pose in lime and pink.

The new men’s collection shows three energetic

lifestyle capsules with an exciting colour palette.

Stand out features include photographic prints on

tees and appliqués on tanks. This range is infused

with flashes of aqua and deep red. Cropped

denim shorts add a street vibe.

Washed out, metallic detail shows on tees, tanks

and polos. Cropped woven shorts in grey give

classic style. The technicolour range combines

neutral colours with injections of pop brights in

lime, grape and sea blue.

Mix itFitness and fashion meet on

the street with these hot new mix and match pieces for

men and women


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Esteem Day Spa has established an enviable

reputation as Queensland’s most successful

anti-ageing day spa. Together with a team

of elite professionals, CEO Maria Wicks has

developed the ultimate day spa experience.

An ideal environment where men and women

can access to the latest beauty and anti-

ageing treatments has been created.

Esteem Day Spa are entering an exciting

new chapter with the unveiling of prestige

premises at the Gold Coast’s premier

waterfront dining and shopping location,

Marina Mirage. Esteem’s elevated position

captures Broadwater views from Main

Beach. The new location is a culmination

of many years hard work, dedication, and

the realisation of a dream for Maria and the

Esteem team.

Esteem Day Spa’s new home at Marina

Mirage cements their position as industry

leaders offering clientele an experience unlike

any other. Visitors to Esteem Day Spa can

expect to indulge in the most opulent setting

where the focus is on real people receiving

real results. The qualifi ed professionals at

Esteem utilise non-surgical facial rejuvenation

using only the best scientifi cally proven

products and techniques.

Cosmetic surgeon, Dr Terrence Scamp

is on hand to advise on non-surgical and

surgical procedures calling on more than 20

years experience in the industry to ensure

the fi nest results. The Day Spa offers a

variety of treatments including facials, peels,

massage and waxing along with laser hair

removal, spray tans, body treatments and an

extensive skin care and make-up range.

For renewal and rejuvenation in the most

opulent waterfront location visit Esteem Day

Spa. See www.esteemdayspa.com.au

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ultimate day spa destination


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– a Modern diseaseObesityIn the 1960s and 70s, behavioural therapy

came into play in the fi ght against fl ab. The

results were signifi cant and components

of behavioural therapy are now part of

almost every treatment for moderate

weight loss and obesity. Goal setting,

cognitive restructuring, social support,

self monitoring, and relapse prevention

are important aspects of modern weight

management.

The 1950s saw the introduction of surgical

weight procedures. Early operations

involved intestinal bypasses; a large

part of the small bowel was removed to

reduce food absorption. Many forms of

intestinal bypasses were tried but major

complications including dehydration and

electrolyte inbalance were common.

Gastric bypass procedures were

developed to counteract the problems and

produce notable weight loss. Bariatric

surgical procedures continue to evolve.

Minimally invasive modern procedures

use laparoscopic techniques. These

safer procedures give excellent weight

loss results. Professional weight loss

management practitioners say bariatric

surgery is the single most effective

treatment for obesity.

Modern procedures performed widely in

Australia and throughout the world include

the gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy.

In contrast to early procedures, the rate

of complications is low and the results are

signifi cant. The effect of surgery is enhanced

by dietary and behavioural therapies.

Most modern bariatric centres offering a

combination of therapies from a team of

doctors and allied health professionals.

Sensible, scientifi c solutions


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– a Modern disease

There are numerous theories about weight gain but the fact is most of us now eat too much and don’t move enough

Early man had no issues with weight management. Food had to be caught or found, hunting wasn’t

a hobby, it was hard work and people ate only the amount of food they needed to survive. In ancient

times, people fasted for religious or cultural reasons. This holds true today as Christians may choose

to fast or give up a favourite food during Lent and Muslims fast during Ramadan.

As people became more affl uent and food more readily available, excess weight became a greater

problem. In the days of the Holy Roman Empire, gladiators and their girls would fi nish a big night out

with a trip to a vomitorium for a good chuck in the company of friends. The dangerous binge and

vomit fad latest for centuries.

The link between food and weight was not understood until the 1700s. Not many people had a weight

problem as food was a scarce resource for the majority, only the wealthy ate well. Obesity was seen

by some as a disease, a punishment for sinful behaviour, or a sign of affl uence. Art favoured the fat,

think of those voluptuous ladies classic artists painted – but only the rich could afford portraits.

In 1727 Dr Thomas Short published Discourse Concerning the Causes and Effects of Corpulency. This

English physician was ahead of his time. He advised overweight individuals to follow a diet of ‘moderate,

spare and of the more detergent kind’. Some of his other ideas were a bit hit and miss. Dr Short

recommended the avoidance of swamp like areas where the air was moist and soggy. Perhaps this

theory was based on fl uid retention; lots of people appear to enlarge in hot, humid conditions.

In 1835 Belgian statistician Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet developed the body mass index (BMI).

This was the fi rst mathematical calculation to measure body fat. The fi rst commercial concerns about

obesity and death were highlighted by the life insurance industry. Later the World Health Organisation

developed a system of categorising BMI based on health risk. While other measures now exist, BMI is

still widely used as a measure of weight related health issues.

The link between food and

weight was not understood until

the 1700s.

Calorifi c discoveries In the late 1800s chemist Wilbur Artwater

measured the energy content in food and

called it calories. The idea of counting

calories was under wraps until Dr Lulu Hunt

Peters published Diet and Health, with a

Key to the Calories in 1917. Dr Hunt Peters

recommended a daily limit of 1200 calories.

She promoted lifelong self discipline as the

key to successful dieting, little has changed.

Calories (kilojoules in the metric system) and

the idea of energy balance is still important

in weight management. The principal is

the same but the strategy has changes as

experts now realise willpower alone will fail

even the most determined dieter.

Banting recommended four meals a day based on green vegetables, fruit, meat and wine. He

advised people to avoid sugar, starch, beer, milk and butter. Wine and beer presented a problem in

Merry Old England. Water was too dirty to drink, coffee, and tea had not been discovered so most

people drank ale and wine from dawn ‘til dusk. Banting’s ideas about a relationship between diet

and weight didn’t impress the medical fraternity.

Knowledge gained over a few centuries did nothing to stop the outbreak of fad diets. There have

been a few good diets based on logic and science but these don’t outweigh the fads. The mad fads

include cabbage soup, vinegar, bananas, cookies, grapefruit, and coconut oil diets. The more bizarre

feature the tapeworm diet, cigarette diets, and the sleeping diet (it is diffi cult to eat while sleeping).

These were closely followed by the hallelujah diet, baby food diet, purple food diet, and others too

numerous to mention. As recently as the 1960s, bulimia was promoted as a healthy way to lose

weight. Binging and vomiting is not good for the system, the long term results are dire.

We could construct a diet dictionary from Atkins to Zen but it seems the fi rst low carbohydrate diet book was Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to

the Public published in the 1860s by English undertaker William Banting. Perhaps Mr Banting was tired of carrying heavy coffi ns but

he treated his own obesity using a diet designed to treat diabetes

Fads and fancies


24 SLIMmagazine

Mind setIt takes time to prepare for battle but there’s no time like the present.

Determine the goals; enlist the help of a partner, friend or professional

weight management expert. Plan to succeed with realistic goals. People

who need to loose more than 15 kilos may fi nd professional help is the

answer to a long term problem. People who are seriously overweight

may see rapid results quickly. Moderately overweight dieters can expect

to drop about a kilo a week with a sensible diet and exercise program.

Effort gets results; there is no magic gadget or easy way.

The battle oF thebulgeBe equippedBasic requirements for a fresh outlook on eating and exercise include a set of kitchen scales and a measuring jug. A blender and steamer are useful kitchen gadgets. Slim has a list of items that make sensible eating and exercising a way of life.

The list• Calorie or kilojoule directory showing the value of

most foods

• Magnifying glass to make reading the contents on food packages easier

• Food diary or note book and a pen to list everything eaten each day and record weight loss

• Daily, weekly, and monthly shopping lists

• Low fat, low kilojoule, and tasty ready to eat snacks (carrot sticks, celery sticks, melon and other raw fruits and veg)

Menu plan• Fresh herbs and spices to add fl avour

• Lemon and lime to fl avour water

• Comfortable clothes and shoes

• A daily exercise plan that includes walking, swimming and another exercise of choice

• Confi dence to succeed

Are you lonesome tonight? We often eat to replace feelings of

inadequacy, loneliness, boredom

or exhaustion. In many languages

the word for starve is the same

as the word for sad, lonely,

cold and hungry. In the

English language we may be

starved of food, warmth or

company. The solution

isn’t always in the

kitchen. Phone a

friend, enjoy a warm

drink (camomile tea

is relaxing and virtually

kilojoule free), relax in a

bubble bath, or indulge

in a massage. Hunger is

not always about food.

It takes time to prepare for battle but there’s no time like the present.

Determine the goals; enlist the help of a partner, friend or professional

weight management expert. Plan to succeed with realistic goals. People

who need to loose more than 15 kilos may fi nd professional help is the

answer to a long term problem. People who are seriously overweight

may see rapid results quickly. Moderately overweight dieters can expect

to drop about a kilo a week with a sensible diet and exercise program.

Are you lonesome tonight? We often eat to replace feelings of

inadequacy, loneliness, boredom

or exhaustion. In many languages

the word for starve is the same

as the word for sad, lonely,

cold and hungry. In the

English language we may be

starved of food, warmth or

company. The solution

isn’t always in the

kitchen. Phone a

friend, enjoy a warm

drink (camomile tea

is relaxing and virtually

kilojoule free), relax in a

bubble bath, or indulge

in a massage. Hunger is

not always about food.

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Introducing a weightloss solution so innovative, so effective, yet so minimally invasive, you won’t feel a thing. Especially not hungry. Non-Surgical Procedure. Sensational Results. Sustained Weight Loss.

Now available in Australia, The ORBERA® Managed Weightloss System has been a clinically accepted treatment for weightloss internationally for many years. It’s not surgery. It’s not a diet. It’s

not a pill. It’s a medically placed intragastric (inside the stomach) balloon that helps you lose weight quickly, and keep it off for good, by helping to control how much you eat.

How Much Can You Expect To Lose?

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and the balloon is removed, you’ll have the skills and techniques to maintain a healthy weight. And enjoy a better life.

Maureen, age 59. Gastric Balloon date:13/1/10Weightloss as at 30/4/10 - 11kgs

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Seven steps to success

Follow this sample seven day eating plan and enjoy good food without guilt

Shopping list for oneFruit: 14 to 18 pieces of fruit (apples, pears, oranges, strawberries, blueberries)

Vegetables and herbs: One avocado, carrots, cucumber, English spinach leaves, green beans, capsicum, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, onion, asparagus, mushrooms, celery, pumpkin, small bunch of coriander

Meat and protein alternatives: Lean chicken, beef, shaved turkey, small block tofu, small can chick peas, small tins of tuna and salmon in brine, small piece fresh salmon, eggs

Dairy foods: One litre tub low fat natural yoghurt, a small block low fat cheese, small tub low fat cottage cheese, two litres of low fat milk

Grains: Small loaf soy linseed bread, small fruit and muesli bread, high bran wheat biscuit cereal, rolled oats, wholegrain crackers, wholemeal pita bread, couscous, rice

Other: Small can low fat coconut milk, olive oil, peanut oil, cajun seasoning, mixed unsalted nuts, a bottle of wine

MondayBreakfast: Two high bran wheat

biscuits with 125ml of skimmed

milk and one small banana

Morning tea: One slice of reduced

fat cheese and two wholegrain

crackers

Lunch: One piece of wholegrain

pita bread, 80g lean turkey, one

tablespoon of low fat cottage

cheese, one tablespoon of avocado

with lots of fresh veggies (spinach

or lettuce leaves, grated carrot,

sliced cucumber) and an orange

Afternoon tea: 30g mixed

unsalted nuts

Dinner: Beef stir fry (100g lean

beef, two cups mixed vegetables

(green beans, carrots, capsicum,

zucchini) half a cup of steamed or

boiled rice

Dessert: Half a cup mixed fruit

salad with 200g low fat natural

yoghurt

TuesdayBreakfast: Two high bran

wheat biscuits with 125ml of

skimmed milk and half a punnet of

strawberries

Morning tea: 30g mixed

unsalted nuts

Lunch: 375ml of low salt beef and

vegetable soup and one slice soy

linseed bread

Afternoon tea: 200g low fat

natural yoghurt and half a punnet of

fresh blueberries

Dinner: Cajun chicken salad

(sprinkle cajun seasoning over 100g

chicken and grill) add half a grilled

capsicum and a couple slices of

grilled eggplant, serve with a cup of

English spinach leaves and half a

punnet cherry tomatoes

Dessert: One fresh juicy pear

WednesdayBreakfast: One slice burgen fruit

and muesli bread with a tablespoon

of low fat cottage cheese, a

teaspoon of honey and an apple


unsalted nuts

Lunch: One small can tuna (in

brine) two cups of salad (lettuce,

cucumber, carrot, tomato,

capsicum), four wholegrain

crackers

Afternoon tea: One cup reduced

fat milk or reduced fat coffee drink

Dinner: Char grilled tofu and

vegetables. Take two slices tofu

(6cm x 6cm each), drizzle with

tamari sauce, add capsicum,

zucchini, carrot, and eggplant and

enjoy with one 100ml glass of wine

ThursdayBreakfast: Porridge (one cup

cooked rolled oats and 125ml skim

milk) and one banana


unsalted nuts

Lunch: One small can tinned

salmon in brine with two cups

mixed green and yellow vegetables

(steamed)

Afternoon tea: One apple

Dinner: Chickpea curry (100g

tinned chickpeas, half a cup

cooked pumpkin, 50ml light

coconut milk, one tablespoon

chopped coriander, one teaspoon

peanut oil) and half a cup boiled or

steamed rice

Dessert: 200g natural yoghurt


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This meal plan provides an average of

5600 kilojoules or 1300 calories a day.

Most women will fi nd the amount of food

more than adequate, men who do heavy

work (building for example) and people

who lead a very active lifestyle may need a

little more but that would only be an extra

slice or two of bread or a small potato

each day. Drink two litres of plain water

each day. Black tea, coffee, and low-joule

drinks are okay in moderation. If milk is

added to tea or coffee it increases the

kilojoule count. A small glass of wine adds

about 400 kilojoules or 100 calories.

FridayBreakfast: Two high bran

wheat biscuits with 125ml of

skimmed milk and half a punnet of

strawberries


unsalted nuts

Lunch: Egg and salad sandwich

(two slices wholegrain bread, one

egg, lettuce, grated carrot, onion,

cucumber)

Afternoon tea: One pear

Dinner: One small grilled salmon

fi llet with half a cup of couscous

mixed with one cup steamed or

raw vegetables (capsicum, onion,

carrot)

Dessert: 200g natural yoghurt

SaturdayBreakfast: Porridge (one cup

cooked rolled oats and 125ml skim

milk) and a banana


unsalted nuts

Lunch: Chicken and salad on a

slice of pita bread

Afternoon tea: Punnet

strawberries

Dinner: 100g lean steak grilled

with two cups of salad and a glass

of wine

SundayBreakfast: Mushroom and

asparagus omelette (two eggs,

two spears asparagus, four

mushrooms, splash of milk) one

slice wholegrain bread

Morning tea: One cappuccino

made with skim milk

Lunch: One small salmon fi llet

grilled and served with a cup

steamed mixed vegetables. Relax

with a small glass of wine

Afternoon tea: 200g natural

low fat yoghurt with half a cup of

strawberries

Dinner: Homemade pizza (a slice

of pita bread, two tablespoons of

low salt tomato paste, capsicum,

mushrooms, spinach leaves,

100g lean cooked chicken breast,

coriander, two tablespoons

reduced fat cheese) and a cup

of salad

Dessert: An apple


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Before starting this regime count the number of kilojoules or calories

consumed on an average day. Plan to reduce this by 500 calories

(2000 kilojoules) a day. Around 3500 calories or 14000 kilojoules must

be used in exercise to lose one kilo of body fat. A calorie equals 4.18

kilojoules, most women will lose weight on around 1500 calories per

day, men can consume around 2000 calories and still achieve results.

Eat breakfast• A balanced breakfast is essential.

• Fuel the body for energy and an active metabolism.

Eat small meals regularly• Several small balanced meals help speed the metabolism.

Choose food wisely• Cut down on complex and simple carbohydrates (sugars and

everything other than meat, fi sh, fruit and vegetables).

• Eat fi brous carbohydrates – vegetables, salads, fruits (fresh, cooked

without fat, or pickled) at night.

• Carbohydrates are burned as energy and measured as calories or

kilojoules. Food is used in exercise or stored as fat.

• Eat six 100gram servings of low fat protein each day.

• Protein products include egg whites, free-range chicken, veal, lean

steak and kangaroo meat.

• Kangaroo meat provides the highest level of nutrition per gram with

the lowest amount of fat.

• Add fi brous carbohydrates (cherry or grape tomatoes, Asian style

salad greens, fresh mushrooms and small quantities of capsicum).

Exercise• Exercise boosts the metabolic rate to burn kilojoules more effi ciently.

• An exercise program should be individually planned to consider

fi tness levels and the expected result.

• Moderate exercise – a daily walk for example – becomes a habit.

• Walking briskly for 40 minutes can use up to 1200 kilojoules.

• Running or jogging burns more kilojoules but increases demands on

the body.

• Plan a program that includes resistance training for fi rming and

toning three times each week and aerobic activity.

• Aerobic activity includes walking, running, cycling, rowing, swimming,

aerobic classes or a gym program.

• Walk 40 minutes before breakfast and after dinner every day for three

days – take the fourth day off – and resume the routine.

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The plan


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The battle of the bulge impinges on most people at some stage. Follow these step-by step instructions and get in shape fast. People aged over 45 years, seriously overweight people and

anyone with health issues should consult a health professional before starting a diet or exercise program

Food wiseThe good• Fresh food, low fat meat, fi sh, fruit,

vegetables and water.

• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily

(one litre per 25 kilos of body weight) to

replenish vital nutrients.

• Asian vegetables, cos leaves and

baby spinach can be eaten as a snack

throughout the day.

• Protein powder with whey protein isolate

or a hydrolysed whey peptide isolate is an

effi cient source of nutrition.

• Add lyllium husks to increase fi bre. Women

may add fl axseed oil to protect joints,

boots metabolism and regulate hormones.

• Multi vitamins can improve nutrition.

• Fat metabolisers, l-carnitine, and ALA

(alpha lipoic acid) may help boost the

metabolism and increase fat loss.

• Check all supplements with a health

professional particularly when taking

prescribed drugs.

The bad• Avoid dairy food (butter and butter

substitutes, cheese, spreads and low-fat

versions of these).

The ugly• Bread, cakes, biscuits, rice, pasta, sweets,

chocolate or and other high-carb foods.

• Sugar, honey and other sweet products.

• Take-away foods, fried foods, processed

foods and sauces.

• Soft drinks – including milk based

products and high-energy drinks.

• Alcohol.

Food and energy • 1 gram of carbohydrates = 4.2 calories

• 1 gram of alcohol = 7 calories

• 1 gram of protein = 4.2 calories

• 1 gram of fat = 9 calories


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Here’s cheersWowsers and health nuts seem to take

a fi endish delight in putting the kibosh on everyone’s fun but how much

alcohol is too much

Health professionals and others deliver dire warnings about the

effects of over indulgence in alcohol. An Australian Government

study shows drinking that results in problems is considered an

addiction. People who depend on alcohol are no longer described

as alcoholics – even Alcoholics Anonymous refer to members as

problem drinks.

Most people enjoy kicking their shoes off and having a couple of

glasses of wine or beer after work. After work drinks with mates is

a western world tradition. Problem drinkers are said to be people

who consume more than six drinks a day; less according to some

experts. Alcohol damages the brain, causes cancer and heart

disease, wreaks havoc on the liver and causes weight to increase.

People who choose to give up alcohol or reduce their consumption

to moderate levels need a will of iron. It is easier not to draw attention

to abstinence, ask a friendly waiter to keep the wine glass topped up

with water, order soft drink or non-alcoholic cocktails.

A standard drink contains

10 grams of pure alcohol

but serving sizes are often

more than one standard

drink. Australian bars and

restaurants do not use

common glass sizes and

super sized glasses are the

current fashion on licensed

premises and in the home.

Beverage cans, bottles, and

casks show the number

of standard drinks in the

container.

A standard drink varies according to alcohol content. In

general, a 100ml of wine, 30ml of spirits and 285ml of

full strength beer are standard drinks. Weight watchers

should note alcohol is high in kilojoules and has little or

no nutritional benefi t. A single nip of spirits (30ml) has 275

kilojoules on average, most wine comes in at around 300

kilojoules per 100ml, and 285mls of full strength beer has

about 440 kilojoules.

The kilojoules soon mount up and alcohol lowers resolve

so drinkers are likely to become eaters. Foods most likely

to accompany alcoholic drinks are high kilojoule fatty

snacks such as cheese and biscuits, salted nuts, pies

and other products with low nutritional value. People who

want to reach or maintain a healthy weight are advised to

avoid wine, beer, and spirits.

Experts recommended setting a limit on alcoholic drinks

and sticking to it. Start with non-alcoholic drinks and

alternate with alcoholic drinks. Drink slowly and try low

alcohol drinks. Eat nutritious low-salt food before or while

drinking, salty foods accelerate the need to drink.

The Australian Government website www.alcohol.gov.au offers some sensible advice on alcohol consumption. Responsible drinking is the focus. Guidelines recommend no more than two standard drinks a day for healthy men and women. Gender, age, mental health, drug use, and existing medical conditions can alter the affects of alcohol.


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PresencePosture is everything, stand up straight and own the room.

CharmGreet sincere friends with a hug, avoid the phoney baloney kiss – Italians can do it, everyone

else looks foolish. Practice a fi rm handshake and offer your hand to men and women.

The voiceLow and soft always works. If shriekers and squeakers override let them go, worthwhile people

will return to the softer tone. Watch out for the upward infl ection at the end of sentences. This

trait is common to Australian females, it shows insecurity.

ConversationAvoid sentences being with I. Ask questions, was it easy for you to park, where did you get that

gorgeous dress, tie, bag. Focus on the guest. Learn a little bit of history and politics, know what

is going on in the world today (without involving movie stars or other so-called celebrities). Never

talk about the weather. Read classics; start with Mark Twain, Shakespeare and Dickens. Learn

about more than pop music. Choose a respected composer and learn about great music.

HairstylesOver bleached, coloured, or processed hair sitting fl at on the head indicates lack of confi dence.

Uptown girls have clean, free fl owing hair with lots of bounce and real shine. Opt for softer, darker

shades, less product, no irons, and natural movement; it says generations of good nutrition.

SkinClean, bright and tight – the cat in the drain look and heavy make up belongs in Kings Cross.

Orange or green based fake tan belongs in the ‘90s. It’s all about preserving the generational

link – health is essential, tans should only ever be light.

Hand and FeetKeep them neat, fake nails should look real. Opt for subtle or clear nail polish.

The bodyMost women remove the hair from their

legs and ignore gorilla like arms – fi x it.

Personal areas – underarms and bikini

line – should be neat. Remove underarm

hair completely, the rest is a matter

of choice.

FragrancePerfume should whisper not shout

– choose gentle, established scents,

spray in the air and walk thought

the waft.

FashionShiny, tight, sleeveless, ultra low

necked, mini and fl oral are not an option

after 30 and need caution before.

Choose great cuts, plain colours and

make the key words cut, fi t, and subtle.

MannersLearn to use cutlery, work from the

outside to the inside according to

each course. Put cutlery down while

chewing. Do not speak with food in the

mouth; learn to eat with the back teeth

so questions can be answered while

eating. Use the table napkin to dab

food from the lips, if food is stuck in

teeth make a hasty exit to the bathroom

and fi x it.

girlsWhile few would choose to copy Princes Anne or the former Camilla Parker

Bowles (now married to Prince Charles) there is a vast difference between

cashed-up trash and class. Take a look a Paris Hilton, after several generations

of nouveau riche she is still not acceptable in the top social circles.

Choose to be mistress or wife. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but that

plain aristocratic gold band will provide security long after the looks fade. Follow

the rules instigated by the girls in pearls photographed in Tatler – the world’s

snobbiest magazine.

Choose top to toe elegance and sensible conversation to make the catch of the

season. There are more rules about manners and style than about language

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LoVe it or hate itExercise

Some people enjoy a work out in the gym, a long walk, running,

swimming or other forms of exercise. The majority of people regard most

of these activities as torture but there is something to suit every body –

plump, lean, obese or athletic. Exercising alone is more benefi cial for

people who want a high intensity workout, according to a study from the

American College of Sports Medicine.

The study shows people are more likely to work harder on their own,

and even more so in a gym than outdoors. The study speculates this

is due to the variety of strength and cardio equipment available in a

gym. Researchers claim people do more exercise when focusing on

themselves rather than worrying about a friend’s pace or having a chat.

The study revealed people are more likely to exercise longer (but not

necessarily harder) when working with a friend. Working with someone

seems to prevent boredom. People are more likely to exercise for longer

periods outdoors as opposed to a gym. Choose a solo fast-paced push

or more leisurely exercise with a friend.

Get motivated with Emma Snowsill and Craig Walton

The Gold Coast’s golden couple has an

impressive collection of Olympic medals

but that doesn’t mean motivation comes

naturally. Emma says her greatest motivation

is shopping but she knows it’s important to

keep in shape and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Craig says he loves to exercise. “It keeps

me productive as well as fi t,” he says.

Emma and Craig start the day with a run on the beach and a swim. Emma says

regular exercise is all about habit. “It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you

do something every day,” she says. “Around 30 minutes of physical activity every

day is all it takes. Start with something that is relatively achievable, push it a bit

harder each day.

“That might be just adding an extra block to the morning walk or spending a few

more minutes on a treadmill. Results aren’t instant but they are consistent with

the effort put in. Even after the past 10 years of professional triathlon training,

getting out of bed at 5am every day never seems to be easy but it is all about

habit and consistency. The more you force yourself to do something, the easier

it will get,” Emma says.

Craig says working as a couple makes exercise easier. “We are both keen on

health and fi tness but not all couples share the same goals. If your partner won’t

work out fi nd a friend who will. It makes exercise fun and most people achieve

better results with the help of a little friendly competition,” he says. If you know

you have to meet someone at a certain place to exercise then you are more likely

to do it rather than making excuses at to why you shouldn’t,” he says.

Zumba ba boomZumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance moves in a fun

fi tness program that gets results. Zumba fanatics achieve long-term

benefi ts in one exciting hour of kilojoule-burning, body-energising

movements.

The routines feature interval training sessions with fast and slow

rhythms plus resistance training. The moves tone and sculpt the body

while burning fat. Add some Latin music and international zest to the

mix and it’s a Zumba class. Buy Zumba DVDs to follow at home or join

a class. Zumba Fitness Queensland manager Ashe Clayton-Hornsby

says classes are held in most suburbs.

“Morning and evening classes are available,” she says. “Our instructors

know how to motivate people and help them burn up the fat while

having fun. We plan to introduce Zumba fi tness programs to schools

and childcare centres soon,” Ashe says.

Visit www.facebook.com/zumbafi tnessqld for more information.

Zumba ba boomZumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow dance moves in a fun

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MORNING AND EVENING CLASSES:

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Join our page to receive special offers and class updates.

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At the recent American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting in Washington

DC, much attention was focused on advances in body contouring. This expanding

fi eld has seen a sharp focus on patient safety and improved contour after these

signifi cant procedures.

After a signifi cant stretch the skin’s capacity to rebound to its original size and shape

may be seriously impaired. This can leave unwanted skin folds along the upper arms,

the sides of the chest and the torso. The legs may also be markedly expanded and

the breasts may have had a huge stretch and then a dramatic loss in volume.

Innovations in the techniques are using some of these skin folds to be “recycled”

in such a way that the tissues that would normally be excised are tunnelled to help

recreate the curvature of the buttock and an appropriate shape to the breast.

Further adaptations in techniques have been designed to reduce the incidence

of delayed healing in lifts to the arms, trunk and thighs, as these long wounds are

commonly troublesome and slow to heal.

Of course the most common body contouring procedure, Liposuction, can have a

role to play in restoring shape. However if the skin elasticity is poor, liposuction in

isolation may give a defl ated look and occasion a great deal of skin irregularity due to

the loss of the capacity to shrink and smooth the contour down. Thus Liposuction

may be required to be combined with one of the more extensive techniques to

create good contour.

Another area where major advances have been made is in abdominoplasty

or “tummy tuck”. The abdomen is the area most commonly ravaged by weight

fl uctuations and pregnancy. The stretch to the skin is obvious, but there are usually

signifi cant pressures put on the abdominal muscle wall from the expanding uterus or

even weight gain. Thus an abdominoplasty combines removing this excess skin and

the attached fat with tightening of the muscle sheath to return it to its youthful tone.

This has a dramatic effect to narrow the waistline and fl atten the abdomen. The scar

is designed to be situated as low as possible to make it easier to conceal beneath

most clothing. The narrowing of the waistline can be further accentuated by limited

liposuction to the fl ank region which helps to taper and lengthen the waistline.

Adaptations in the abdominoplasty technique pioneered by the French have

enhanced the improvement in contour achieved with this procedure and at the

same time reduce the complication rate and shortened the recovery. The procedure

is most commonly performed under a general anaesthetic and hospitalization for

two or three nights is normal. Fine catheters may be left in the abdomen to trickle

local anaesthetic around the abdominal wall repair for two days after the procedure

which greatly enhances the comfort during recovery.

Much like a caesarean, the muscle wall repair is the feature that tends to inhibit

mobility after surgery. Most people will have one to two weeks away from work but

it takes four to six weeks to get back to full strength there.

The body contouring procedures are amongst the largest of cosmetic surgery

operations. However their effects on body contour can be quite dramatic and they

really deal effectively with problems that are not amenable to more conservative

procedures. Remember that your surgeon is basically adjusting your skin and

muscle wall to fi t you, so the slimmer you are, the more dramatic the improvement

in shape there.

Esteem Day Spa plastic surgeon Dr Terrence Scamp recently attended an American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery seminar in Washington. Dr Scamp says it featured advances in body contouring

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beatingdiabetes

About 921,000 Australians are currently diagnosed with diabetes but

estimates show there may be as many undiagnosed. The total number of

Australians with diabetes and pre-diabetes is estimated at 3.2 million. It is

this country’s sixth leading cause of death. Excess weight is a key factor in

the alarming rise of type 2 diabetes, 60 per cent of cases could be prevented

or delayed by healthy eating and regular physical activity.

Bodies function by converting glucose (sugar) from food to energy via the

hormone insulin. Diabetes occurs when insulin is no longer produced or the

amounts are insufficient. When people with diabetes eat glucose (bread,

cereals, fruit, starchy vegetables, legumes, milk, yoghurt and sweets), the

sugar stays in the blood instead of being converted to energy.

In type 1 diabetes the pancreas (a large gland behind the stomach) stops

making insulin. The body can’t turn sugar into energy and attempts to

compensate by burning fats. This produces dangerous chemicals in the

blood and can cause a condition known as ketoacidosis. This condition is

potentially life threatening and must be treated with insulin.

Type 1 diabetes usually occurs in people under 30 years, but can occur

at any age. The cause is not known, but it has a genetic link and can’t be

prevented. It has nothing to do with lifestyle but a healthy lifestyle is very

important in helping to manage type 1 diabetes.

All people with diabetes must follow a healthy

eating and exercise plan as well as medical

advice and support though tablets or injections

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the illness. It

is caused by genetics and lifestyle. Risk is increased by high

blood pressure, excess weight, lack of physical exercise, poor

diet and an apple shape body with extra weight around the

waist. Healthy eating, regular physical exercise, and medical

assistance is essential for people with type 2 diabetes.

Other types of the illness include gestational diabetes. This

occurs in a small percentage of pregnant women. Impaired

glucose metabolism or pre-diabetes shows in high blood-

glucose readings that are not high enough to be classified

as diabetes. This is a warning sign and type 2 diabetes can

be prevented through lifestyle changes.

All people with diabetes must follow a healthy eating and

exercise plan as well as medical advice and support though

tablets or injections. Regular low fat meals should be based

on high fibre carbohydrate foods. The diet should include

wholegrain breads and cereals, beans, lentils, vegetables

and fruits. It is important to balance the amount of food with

the amount of exercise and eat only what the body needs.

Regular physical activity can help manage blood glucose

levels, reduce cholesterol and triglycerides and maintain a

healthy weight. Fats have the highest kilojoule content of

all foods. Eating too much fat increases weight and makes

managing diabetes difficult. Saturated fats should be strictly

limited. These fats occur in fatty meat, milk, butter, cheese,

palm oil, solid cooking fats, snack foods, convenience

foods, copha, coconut milk or cream.


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CarbohydratesCarbohydrates are a great source of energy. Most foods contain carbohydrates, fi bre, vitamins and

minerals. Very low carbohydrate diets are not recommended for people with diabetes. Regular

amounts of carbohydrate foods help maintain energy levels without causing dramatic rises in blood

glucose levels. People taking insulin or diabetes tablets may need between meal snacks.

All carbohydrate foods produce glucose but at different rates. The glycaemia index or GI

shows how fast a carbohydrate food affects blood glucose levels. Eat moderate amounts of

carbohydrate and include low GI high fi bre foods. Avoid foods with added sugars including

sweets, lollies and standard soft drinks. Modify recipes by using reduced amounts of

sugar or a sugar substitute.

Protein is essential but choose lean meat, poultry without the skin, seafood, eggs

(not fried), unsalted nuts, soy products such as tofu, dried beans and lentils.

Herbs, spices, garlic, chilli, lemon juice, vinegar and other seasonings may be

used but take salt sparingly. Enjoy a moderate amount of diet soft drinks and

low joule jelly. Tea and coffee with reduced fat milk and no sugar are fi ne but

herbal tea, water, and plain mineral water are better options.

diabetes is austraLia’s Most rapidLY deVeLoping disease. about 275 austraLians are diagnosed daiLY.Small amounts of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats provide essential fatty acids. These include polyunsaturated margarines, sunfl ower, saffl ower, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grape seed and sesame oils plus the fat in oily fi sh (herring, mackerel, sardine, salmon and tuna), avocado, seeds, nuts, nut spreads and peanut oil.

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Cooking tips• Stir-fry meat and vegetables in a little vegetable oil with garlic or chilli

• Dress salads or steamed vegetables with a little olive oil mixed with lemon juice or vinegar

• Sprinkle sesame seeds on steamed vegetables

• Choose linseed bread spread with a little polyunsaturated margarine

• Snack on a handful of unsalted nuts; add nuts to a stir-fry or salad

• Spread avocado on sandwiches and toast, or add to a salad

• Eat fi sh at least three times a week

• Dry roast, grill, microwave, or stir-fry food in a non-stick pan

• Avoid deep fried, battered and crumbed foods


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ready for actiondressed and

Go BrazilianBrazilian designed and made active wear brand Brasilfi t delivers

stunning workout wear from the Andes collection. Turn heads at

the gym with individual fl air, exotic designs and statement prints.

The lightweight Amni fabric provides unrestricted freedom of movement.

Visit www.brasilfi t.com to fi nd stockists.

Cosy and coolRussell Athletics’ Super Future capsule has a modern twist. Key detailing includes

metallic, glitter logos, yardage prints and quilting. The colour palette features grey

and black with pops of silver, rose and green.

Kick outThe FIFA World Cup is only months away and

Spalding is getting into the spirit with these

great boots for adults and kids. See the

range at Target.

Skip in style with Spalding Spalding created cute and colourful skipping ropes to

make exercise fun. Jump into fi tness with this range of

pocket sized fi tness equipment.


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Beautifulbrisbane

Brisbane has been voted the best city to live in. Take advantage of the

glorious weather and the facilities to get in shape. Go swimming, Brisbane

has 19 public pools. Trim up with laps, join an aqua aerobics class, enrol

the kids in swimming lessons or simply cool off. Some are heated and

most open all year. Visit www.ourbrisbane.com for locations and hours.

The Story Bridge Adventure Climb is a unique adventure experience. Efforts

are rewarded by breath-taking views and an interesting commentary on

the history of the city and the bridge. To book a Story Bridge climb visit

www.storybridgeadventureclimb.com.au.

Cross-training outdoor fi tness sessions offer a fun cost effective way to get

fi t or lose weight. Sessions are designed to suit various fi tness levels.

Group X-Training fi tness sessions offer the benefi ts of personal training in

a group environment. The focus is on improving overall fi tness, strength,

and weight loss. Sessions are held outdoors, the training involves stairs,

hills, benches, boxing gear, ropes, sand bags, medicine balls and more.

Go to www.ourbrisbane.com for more information.

Queensland’s state capital is designed

with healthy lifestyles in mind

Join an outdoor boot camp in the Botanical Gardens,

Southbank or Kangaroo Point. Small groups of

people can work out together, it’s a great way to

fi nd motivation and make new friends. Boot Camp is

generally an intense training program targeting a high

weight loss or fi tness level in a short period of time.

Visit www.ashleydapiran.com for details.

Brisbane City Council’s Gonewalking program offers

more than 80 free walks every week. The range of

walks includes easy walks with access for people with

mobility problems, bushland walks with some uphill

climbing, leisure walks through parks and gardens,

brisk walks that may include some hills, slower, less

strenuous walks and parents with prams leisure walks.

There is no excuse to sit with such a selection and

after hours walks inside air conditioned shopping

centres. The walks are led by trained volunteers from

the Heart Foundation. Visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

for more information.

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If you’re seriously overweight, or suffer from obesity, Gastric Banding is the

proven surgical solution that virtually guarantees you’ll lose weight. And keep it off for good.

It’s hard work being overweight. But losing it doesn’t have to be.Gastric Banding is a minimally-invasive (keyhole) surgical procedure that enables you to lose weight quickly, and more importantly keep it off for good, by constricting the capacity of your stomach, thus helping to control your hunger, and reduce the size of your meal portions. Once placed, the band is easily adjustable by the surgeon, to achieve the optimum result for each individual patient. The effect is that your body loses

weight the same way it gained it. Surely and steadily, day by day, week by week. Performed by Dr Laurent Layani, one of Australia’s pre-eminent weight loss surgeons, the procedure

is just the start of an integrated program that we’ll design to suit your individual needs, and equip you with the skills and techniques to maintain a healthy weight, develop healthier lifestyle

habits, and enjoy a better life. It’s a team effort, built around you, and involving dietary, psychological and physiological support from qualified weightloss professionals. Not

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exercise program’ didn’t work for you. No more wishing and hoping. Just results. Steady, significant, and sustained weight loss.

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Dr Layani is one of Australia’s leading specialists, with over 10 years experience and more

than 3000 procedures performed. He is proud to be able to provide the best available

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What our patients are saying.... “I would highly recommend this procedure to anybody who is struggling with obesity. My life is getting so much better and I only wish I had done it earlier.

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that if you choose to go down this path, it will be the best decision you have made in your life.” Chris (38)*

“I had my surgery a month before my 21st birthday in August 2008 weighing 104kgs. At the time I was a size 18, severely depressed, a pre diabetic, anti social, and had no self confidence. I’d been

overweight for as long as I can remember and over the years, with many failed attempts at fad diets, my weight just kept creeping up. I don’t like to admit it, but I was an emotional over eater who used to cry in change rooms because

all the nice clothes my friends were wearing just wouldn’t fit me.Today, 16 months after my surgery, I weigh 76kgs. I am a self confident, happy size 12, who loves shopping for a new wardrobe. I would like to thank Dr Layani and all his team for changing my life; I finally feel like I can be the

person I’ve always wanted to be! Shannon (22)**Complete originals of these testimonials, and many more, are available to view at Dr Layani’s rooms.

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EIGHTLOSS SOLUTIONS

AUSTRALIA

If you’re seriously overweight, or suffer from obesity, Gastric Banding is the

proven surgical solution that virtually guarantees you’ll lose weight. And keep it off for good.

It’s hard work being overweight. But losing it doesn’t have to be.Gastric Banding is a minimally-invasive (keyhole) surgical procedure that enables you to lose weight quickly, and more importantly keep it off for good, by constricting the capacity of your stomach, thus helping to control your hunger, and reduce the size of your meal portions. Once placed, the band is easily adjustable by the surgeon, to achieve the optimum result for each individual patient. The effect is that your body loses

weight the same way it gained it. Surely and steadily, day by day, week by week. Performed by Dr Laurent Layani, one of Australia’s pre-eminent weight loss surgeons, the procedure

is just the start of an integrated program that we’ll design to suit your individual needs, and equip you with the skills and techniques to maintain a healthy weight, develop healthier lifestyle

habits, and enjoy a better life. It’s a team effort, built around you, and involving dietary, psychological and physiological support from qualified weightloss professionals. Not

only will you enjoy weighing less, you’ll learn how to really make the most of it!

Shed weight. Not tears.No more yo-yo dieting, no more self blame because yet another ‘miracle

exercise program’ didn’t work for you. No more wishing and hoping. Just results. Steady, significant, and sustained weight loss.

Dr Laurent Layani Gastrointestinal Surgeon

Dr Layani is one of Australia’s leading specialists, with over 10 years experience and more

than 3000 procedures performed. He is proud to be able to provide the best available

comprehensive care and support to weight loss patients using professionals

from a number of clinical disciplines, including dietitians, psychologists, and exercise physiologists.

What our patients are saying.... “I would highly recommend this procedure to anybody who is struggling with obesity. My life is getting so much better and I only wish I had done it earlier.

Having so far lost 50kgs in 7 months, I wake up every day feeling better and better; it’s the best thing that I’ve done in my life and I hope to be around for a lot longer as a result.

If you think that it’s a hard road, please think again! While it can be challenging at times, I have found the journey so far to be quite easy. You just need to think smart and follow the rules. I promise you

that if you choose to go down this path, it will be the best decision you have made in your life.” Chris (38)*

“I had my surgery a month before my 21st birthday in August 2008 weighing 104kgs. At the time I was a size 18, severely depressed, a pre diabetic, anti social, and had no self confidence. I’d been

overweight for as long as I can remember and over the years, with many failed attempts at fad diets, my weight just kept creeping up. I don’t like to admit it, but I was an emotional over eater who used to cry in change rooms because

all the nice clothes my friends were wearing just wouldn’t fit me.Today, 16 months after my surgery, I weigh 76kgs. I am a self confident, happy size 12, who loves shopping for a new wardrobe. I would like to thank Dr Layani and all his team for changing my life; I finally feel like I can be the

person I’ve always wanted to be! Shannon (22)**Complete originals of these testimonials, and many more, are available to view at Dr Layani’s rooms.

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Wesley Research Institute director

Professor Julie Campbell is a renowned

scientist who heads a team of dedicated

researchers in an outstanding facility.

Wesley now includes a health and medical

research centre, a new clinical trials centre

and a tissue bank. Professor Campbell

says they aim to achieve success through

faster and more accurate diagnosis.

“We look for treatments with the least side effects and new treatments that

lead to quicker recovery,” she says. “The close link with one of Australia’s

largest private hospitals is crucially important. Hospital wards are essential to

an institute focussed on clinical research.

“Wesley Research Institute funds research projects for doctors, scientists

and allied health professionals. These projects include research into cancer,

rehabilitation, diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, neurology,

seniors’ health, obesity, tissue banking, wound and bone healing,” she says.

Professor Campbell says the health and medical research centre enables a

broader area of research. “The metabolic laboratory and kitchen researches

nutrition and obesity, diabetes, and cancer,” she says.

Better nutrition doubled the life

expectancy of pancreatic cancer patients

and improved the quality of their lives

“This is essential work as obesity is now in epidemic

proportions in Australia and most of the world,” she says.

“Many people benefi t from Wesley Research Institute

nutrition research. A study showed better nutrition

doubled the life expectancy of pancreatic cancer patients

and improved the quality of their lives.

“Another project tackled the problem of malnutrition in

hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The results are

now being used around the world to identify patients at

risk of malnutrition,” she says.

Other major projects include a neurological study that

aims to develop new treatments for stroke recovery

and a three-year project on improved home care for

Alzheimer’s patients. Professor Campbell says the clinical

trials centre has an excellent reputation with international

pharmaceutical and other companies for high quality

medication and treatment trials.

“The tissue bank has tissues and blood samples stored

under liquid nitrogen for researchers studying the causes

and progress of disease. Wesley is now researching ways

of minimising and repairing damage caused by radiation

treatment. The institute has established a rural and remote

health centre to help people in the Australian outback. The

Mitsubishi Development sponsored centre will research the

use of communication technology to provide psychological

and physical health support for people in remote areas,”

Professor Campbell says.

The Wesley Research Institute is achieving life changing results through essential research. The work can only be conducted with the help of funding from generous individuals and organisations. The Wesley Research Institute Gala Evening is the principal annual fund raiser. The gala is one of Brisbane’s highlight events. More than 500 people are expected to attend the gala on Saturday June 26. Hillstone at St Lucia will be transformed with a Golden Age of Jazz theme. Guests will enjoy fi nd food and wine with entertainment by jazz legend James Morrison and the Queensland Youth Orchestra Big Band.

Visit www.wesleyresearch.org.au to buy a $210 ticket WesleyLeads the waY in researCh

The Wesley Research Institute on the Wesley Hospital campus in Brisbane is making a major difference to patient care. Researchers are discovering better ways to ease pain

and suffering, enhance quality of life and allow people to return home sooner.

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Health professionals guide mums and dads through the fi rst months

of parenting but the going can get tough as babies

become toddlers. Lay the foundations for a healthy future

and avoid the obesity epidemic by

encouraging good food choices ...

A healthy start

Babies grow at about seven centimetres every

three months. Toddlers grow at a much slower

rate (about 7 to 10 centimetres a year) but good

nutrition is still a priority. Breast milk and formula

provided adequate nutrition for infants but toddlers

need a variety of foods. This is the time to leave

bottles behind and teach kids to eat and drink

independently.

Toddler time (between 12 and 24 months) is crucial

to long term healthy eating habits. Children learn

to accept new tastes and textures. A wide variety

of nutrients should ensure satisfaction and normal

development. Depending on age, size, and activity

levels, toddlers need between 3200 to 4400

kilojoules a day.

Milk is an important part of a toddler’s diet. Milk

provides calcium and vitamin D to help build

strong bones and teeth. Toddlers should have 500

milligrams of calcium and fi ve micrograms of vitamin

D a day. Australian kids usually get enough Vitamin

D from a varied diet and outdoor play in the sun.

Usually kids aged 12 to 24 months can drink

whole milk. This helps provide calcium, vitamin D

and the fats needed for normal growth and brain

development. Reduced fat milk may be given if

overweight or obesity is a concern, and if there is

a family history of obesity, high cholesterol or heart

disease. After age two most kids can switch to

low-fat or non-fat milk. Discuss this with a doctor

or health professional.

Children may reject cow’s milk because it doesn’t

taste like breast milk or formula. If the child is at

least 12 months and rejecting cow’s milk try mixing

the milk with formula or breast milk. Gradually

adjust the mixture until it is 100 per cent cow’s

milk. Some kids don’t like milk, some may have an

intolerance to dairy products but this is relatively

rare. Discuss the options with a health professional.

Toddlers need nine milligrams of iron each day. Iron

defi ciency can affect growth and may lead to health,

learning and behaviour problems. A child who has

too much milk may reject iron rich food as their

appetite is already satisfi ed. Limit milk to about 600

ml a day. Serve iron-rich meat, poultry, fi sh, grains,

beans, and tofu. Include foods that contain vitamin

C (tomatoes, broccoli, oranges, and strawberries);

these improve the body’s iron absorption.

Keep high fat, deep fried, spicy and sugary foods

off the menu for as long as possible. Eventually

peer groups pressure will help cultivate a longing

for unhealthy foods but tastes formed in early

childhood are likely to last a lifetime. People who

prefer the natural fl avours of fresh wholesome

foods have the healthiest outlook. Talk to a doctor

about dietary concerns and don’t give children a

vitamin, mineral or food supplement without fi rst

discussing the products with a doctor.

Mango & Mint SmoothieTry a taste of Australian sunshine with this delicious and nutritious meal in a glass created by Norco

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Mango & Mint SmoothieTry a taste of Australian sunshine with this delicious and nutritious meal in a glass created by Norco

Ingredients (Serves two)(Serves two)

• Two cups of Norco Super Skim MilkTwo cups of Norco Super Skim Milk• One cup of reduced fat natural yoghurtOne cup of reduced fat natural yoghurt• One and a half cups chopped mango,One and a half cups chopped mango,fresh or frozen

• 6 mint leaves for garnish6 mint leaves for garnish

Method• Combine all ingredients in a blenderCombine all ingredients in a blenderand process until smoothand process until smooth

• Pour into glasses over crushed icePour into glasses over crushed iceand serve immediatelyand serve immediately

Did You Know?• Norco Super Skim contains no FatNorco Super Skim contains no Fat*• Norco Super Skim contains no CholesterolNorco Super Skim contains no Cholesterol^• Norco Super Skim contains Lower CaloriesNorco Super Skim contains Lower Calories#

*Product contains no more than 0.15g per 100ml ^Contains no more than 3mg of cholesterol per 100ml #Contains 40% less calories than Norco Full Cream Milk


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Dr Laurent Layani and his team of experienced weight management

specialists at Weightloss Solutions Australia understand weight loss is an

individual process. Dr Layani is an experienced and highly qualifi ed surgeon. He

works with a professional team to make achieving an ideal weight a realistic goal

for everyone.

Weightloss Solutions Australia offers non-surgical and surgical solutions to weight

problems. Dr Layani says the fi rst step to a wonderful, healthy life is a consultation.

“A psychological assessment of goals and expectations helps to determine the best

weight loss option for each person,” he says.

Dr Layani says people want to lose weight for a number of reasons. “They may

simply be fed up with diets, not able to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Parents

and grandparents want to have the energy and mobility to play with their kids or

grandchildren.

“Health issues that go hand-in-hand with excess weight include diabetes, sleep

apnoea, high blood pressure and pain in the lower joints. We help to solve health

problems; patients are able to achieve a better quality of life with our support.

“We look at the entire picture by establishing eating and exercise habits, lifestyle

situations, goals and desires. A dietitian will design an eating plan. An exercise expert

will plan a routine that is enjoyable and effective. There are several non-surgical and

surgical options available. Non-surgical options include the Orbera System Balloon,

formulated meal replacements and a portion control plate.

“These options are effective and affordable. People see amazing results with

these methods and the support of the Weightloss Solutions Australia team. Some

people choose surgical intervention for weight loss. We have 10 years experience

in assisting more than 3000 patients to achieve their goals and manage their

weight long term,” Dr Layani says.

Dr Layani has an excellent reputation for

patient care and achieving successful results.

He says the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric

Band (LAGB) or Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

(VSG) band is a very viable option for

people with major weight issues. “Extensive

experience in this profession shows it is

essential to listen to patient’s needs and

design a weight loss solution to match their

goals and expectations.

“Surgical intervention for weight loss has come

a long way over the past 10 years. Procedures

are minimally invasive and affordable.

Laparoscopic surgery techniques reduces

pain and recovery periods. Patients return to

normal activities within a few days.

“An easy payment program gives people the

opportunity to take immediate action and start

living the life they long for.

“Opting for surgery is a major decision. People

can rely on advice from the experienced

weight management specialists at Weightloss

Solutions Australia. We understand the

concerns and have the experience to

recommend the best possible solution to

weight problems. Medical advice about weight

loss surgery can only be gained from clinically

trained health professionals,” Dr Layani says.

A lifetime of misery, yoyo diets, false hope and obesity is transformed with expert help from

Weightloss Solutions Australia

perManent soLutions to Long terM weight probLeMs


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The Weightloss Shop is a new concept designed

to give everyone all the help they need to get in

shape. Visit the shop on line or in real time at

3049 Surfers Paradise Boulevard Surfers Paradise

in the heart of the Gold Coast. The shop is

open from Monday to Friday until 3pm but online

assistance is available all day every day.

The shop stocks a range of food supplements,

replacement meals, protein shakes and sugar-free

treats. Expert assistance is available from a team

of health care professionals. The Weightloss Shop

is the result of more than 10 years experience in

helping people achieve weight loss goals.

Try the formulated meal replacements for rapid

results. These delicious formulas are designed to

replace one or two meals a day. Research shows

greater weight loss is achieved by combining

formulas with diets. There is now signifi cant

evidence to support the effectiveness and safety

of formulated meal replacements products.

The Weightloss Shop formulated meal

replacements are high in protein. The shakes and

smoothies contain carbohydrates, soluble fi bre,

essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. These

products meet all the Food Standards Australia

and New Zealand requirements. Products include

chocolate and coffee shakes, vanilla protein

smoothies, low calorie shakes, soups, and meals.

The Weightloss Shop formulated meal

replacements help with weight loss and

maintenance. They are convenient, easy

to prepare, and can be built into a weight

management plan to suit different lifestyles. A

dietitian from Weightloss Solutions Australia

is available to assist people with weight

management plans. Support is available from a

psychologist and exercise physiologist if required.

Dietitian Taryn Main says The Weightloss Shop

is backed by the experts at Weighloss Solutions

Australia. “We source the best available products

to help people achieve their goals. A lot of

research went into developing the most suitable

formulated meal replacements. These tasty treats

are great value and convenient to use,” she says.

Click on to www.theweightlossshop.com.au.

is available to assist people with weight is available to assist people with weight

management plans. Support is available from a management plans. Support is available from a

psychologist and exercise physiologist if required.psychologist and exercise physiologist if required.

Dietitian Taryn Main says The Weightloss Shop Dietitian Taryn Main says The Weightloss Shop

is backed by the experts at Weighloss Solutions is backed by the experts at Weighloss Solutions

Australia. “We source the best available products Australia. “We source the best available products

to help people achieve their goals. A lot of to help people achieve their goals. A lot of

research went into developing the most suitable research went into developing the most suitable

formulated meal replacements. These tasty treats

are great value and convenient to use,” she says.

Get toned, sculpted and fl ab free arms in two weeks with a six

minute daily work out and Shake Weight for Women. The fun to

play with Shake Weight increases upper body muscle activity by

more than 300 per cent compared with traditional free weights.

The distinct motion makes the Shake Weight the fi rst product

specifi cally designed to help women achieve fantastic fl ab free

arms. The Shake Weight is exclusive to Rebel Sport and Amart

All Sports. Check it out at www.shakeweight.com.au. Click on to www.theweightlossshop.com.au.

to help people achieve their goals. A lot of

research went into developing the most suitable research went into developing the most suitable

formulated meal replacements. These tasty treats formulated meal replacements. These tasty treats

are great value and convenient to use,” she says. are great value and convenient to use,” she says.

Click on to www.theweightlossshop.com.au.Click on to www.theweightlossshop.com.au.

Get toned, sculpted and fl ab free arms in two weeks with a six

minute daily work out and Shake Weight for Women. The fun to

play with Shake Weight increases upper body muscle activity by

more than 300 per cent compared with traditional free weights.

DO THE SHAKE WEIGHT


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Anthogenol makes staying young easier. Anthogenol contains a naturally derived health supplement

based on the proprietary isolation of OPCs (Oligomeric proanthocyanadins). It has a powerful

antioxidant effect and works at a cellular level to provide protection from free radicals. Each Anthogenol

capsule contains 100mg Masquelier’s Original OPC’s (vitis vinifer – OPCs isolated from grape seed);

40 mg vitamin C; and 20mg silicon dioxide. An Anthogenol capsule a day helps maintain healthy

circulation, relieves varicose veins, stimulates heart and eye health, and improves skin, hair and nails

while increasing energy and vitality. Find it at leading pharmacies.

Vitamins are essential to health and wellbeing. They are found in a variety of food sources but few people

eat a perfect diet so food supplements in the form of vitamins and minerals are great option. Australian

soils are often over-farmed. This results in mineral depleted produce. Quite often produce is picked

early and not allowed to ripen naturally, this creates nutrient defi cient fruit and

vegetables. Vitamins and minerals are potent products and it’s always best to

seek professional advice before taking anything. Balance is important and

some products may react with others or prescribed medication.

See a health professional, this may be a doctor, a

dietitian or a vitamin expert at a pharmacy. Pulse

Pharmacy at Circle on Cavill offers a vast range

of products and expert advice.

Pills,

and lotionsLook good and feel good with a little

help from a friendly pharmacy

Clinique’s Self Sun Collection is the skin-saving way to radiance.

Overexposure to the sun is the leading cause of premature skin ageing.

Clinique has the perfect solution for people who want a believable glow

without sun damage. The collection includes Body Airbrush Spray, this

lightweight, self-tanning body mist gives a natural-looking colour. The

fast acting formula dries in fi ve minutes and colour starts to develop in

less than an hour.

Clinique Face Tinted Lotion is an ingenious, dual-purpose face-bronzer,

it gives a natural-looking self-tan in two to three hours. This sheer gel-

cream bronzer is tinted for controlled application that eliminates streaks,

and uneven application. Face Bronzing Gel Tint is a non-greasy cream-

gel that imparts a sheer, believable bronze. Oil-free and non-drying, this

natural-looking tan in a tube won’t clog pores and it only comes off with

soap and water.

Body Daily Moisturiser nourishes skin and gradually creates a natural,

healthy glow. This mistake-proof formula gives a hint of buildable,

uniform colour. Colour is visible within 24 hours of the fi rst application

and gradually builds into a deeper glow within four days. Maximum

colour intensity is reached after a week of daily use.

Ethical Nutrients helps educate people

with arthritis about the importance of

taking the correct daily dose of fi sh

oil to help reduce joint infl ammation.

Arthritis Australia suggests the daily

dose of fi sh oil needed to reduce joint

infl ammation is 2.7grams of omega-3.

Ethical Nutrients has developed a

new high strength liquid fi sh oil that

provides 2.7grams of omega-3 in one

teaspoon. People may take one or two

fi sh oil capsules each day but the dose

required to reduce arthritis associated

joint infl ammation is nine standard fi sh

oil capsules. Ethical Nutrients makes

the daily dose simple and convenient

with one standard metric teaspoon. In

food it would add up to and average

of 1.23kg of snapper or 1.1kg of canned

tuna a day.

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Parlour P owner Katrina Peacock is a professional skin therapist and

an Association of Professional Aestheticians of Australia member.

She gained her Diploma of Beauty 27 years ago and went on to

work for leading international cosmetic houses.

Katrina furthered her career in Paris and trained with Clarins founder

Jacques Courtin-Clarins. She says the training included specialised

techniques in skin care including manual lymphatic drainage. “On

returning to Australia, I took up a position with Terry White Chemist

and managed the cosmetic and fragrance department for a number

of years,” she says.

Katrina then decided to complete post graduate studies in clinical

skin assessment and cosmetic chemistry. “For many years I wanted

to open a clinic and specialise in helping people with skin problems,”

she says. “New technology and clinical assessments make topical

treatments effective.

“I wanted to share my knowledge and help other people. In 2002,

I opened a treatment room at home and began to build a loyal

following of clients. Word spread and I was soon able to open another

treatment room and employ an assistant. Last year, I opened Parlour

P in Bundall,” she says.

Parlour P (for Peacock) at 95

Ashmore Road, Bundall is ultra

glamorous. The décor includes

chandeliers and a colour theme

of peacock blue against silver

and white. Katrina says each of

the fi ve treatment rooms has a

defi ned purpose.

“We have the latest Beau Visage skin assessment

technology and equipment in one room, a brow and lash

lounge, a permanent make-up room, a cosmetic medicine

suite and a massage clinic specialising in musculoskeletal

therapies.

“Parlour P features a hair and make-up lounge with three

stations. We offer special occasion and glamour make-up

for individuals and groups. It’s perfect for bridal parties,

and school formals,” she says.

Parlour P offers a range of professional beauty services.

Katrina says the team of qualifi ed specialists offer a

diverse range of treatments. “We work together to give

clients superior results,” she says.

For perFeCtionParlour P

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The good oilOils and fats are generally considered the

enemy in the battle of the bulge but not all oils

and fats are bad news. Fat is essential but it

must be the right type in the correct amounts.

There are two essential fats the body can’t

produce, these are omega-6 fat (linoleic acid)

and omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid). These fats

help form parts of the structure of the brain,

eyes, ears, adrenal glands, joints and almost

every cell in the body.

The good oil is not hard to fi nd, it is present

in a number of foods including some types

of fi sh, olive oil and even chocolate. The best

source is fl axseed oil taken in a capsule as

a dietary supplement. Flaxseed oil is easily

destroyed by light and oxygen. Look for quality

brands in a dark glass bottle. Keep fl axseed oil

in the fridge. It cannot be heated but in liquid

form can be added to protein shakes or used

as a dressing.

Reliable research shows the majority of diets

are defi cient in omega-3 fats. Defi ciency

causes a decline in body function. Omega

3 helps reduce body fat and the risk of a

number of ailments. Studies show omega-3

oils can help prevent heart disease, reduce the

cholesterol ratio, blood pressure, triglyceride

levels, and cardiac arrhythmia.

This essential oil can increase the metabolic

rate by stimulating brown fat cells, making it

easier to lose body fat. Omega 3 has been

shown to selectively kill cancer cells without

harming normal cells. Arthritis suffers report

relief from symptoms when omega-3 oils are

taken as a dietary supplement. Skin conditions

including psoriasis, acne, eczema, dry skin and

other allergic conditions appear to be related

to omega-3 defi ciency.

Omega-3 fatty acids are the precursors for the

Series 3 prostaglandins. Series 3 prostaglandins

regulate immune function and the body’s

response to stress. These oils assist in protecting

against infl ammation, water retention and

lowered immune system. Omega 3 shortens

muscle recovery time after high exertion while

helping to heal sprains and bruises.

Top tipsFor heaLthY

Start the day the healthy wayBreakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Eating breakfast is the key to staying slim and

healthy, according to information collected by

medical professionals. Research shows people

who eat breakfast are far less likely to become

obese, develop diabetes, or have a heart attack

when compared with people who don’t start the

day the healthy way.

It seems eating fi rst thing in the morning may help

stabilise blood sugar levels regulating appetite

and energy. People who eat breakfast are less

likely to be hungry later in the day and less likely

to overeat. Experts say the best breakfast foods

are wholegrains (bran, wheat fl akes, porridge and

wholemeal toast). People who eat these foods are

15 per cent less likely to experience blood sugar

problems.

Regular meals supplemented by small snacks are a better option than starvation diets. Plan three balanced meals and keep low fat snacks on hand. Fresh crisp celery, carrot, or cucumber sticks and cubes of melon help suppress cravings.


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EIGHTLOSS SOLUTIONS

AUSTRALIA

Dr Laurent Layani

Every month, in the Gold Coast rooms of Dr Laurent Layani, one of Australia’s pre-eminent weightloss surgeons, another group of people who’ve simply had enough of being seriously overweight will attend a FREE Weight Loss Seminar that will empower them to begin their Life-Changing Journey To Freedom. Freedom from the discomfort, the frustration and ill health that excessive weight brings. Isn’t it time you were one of them?

Every journey starts with a single step. The first step towards achieving significant and sustained weight loss is to become informed, so that you can make the right choice to achieve your personal goal. That’s what you’ll gain from attending our next FREE Weight Loss Seminar.Dr Layani will take you through the various options, providing detailed information about proven procedures and programs for sustained weight loss, sharing the success stories and testimonials of people who’ve gone before you, and answering any questions you may have. The Seminar will cover Surgical and Non-Surgical Weight Loss Procedures, including Gastric Banding and the NEW Gastric Balloon. You’ll

also hear from a qualified Dietitian and a Health Psychologist, about the support disciplines that are an essential part of sustained weight loss.

Weight Loss Seminar BONUS!Not only is the Seminar ABSOLUTELY FREE, but you’ll also have the opportunity to arrange a FREE No Obligation consultation and assessment with Dr Layani, to determine your individual circumstances, and recommend the appropriate weight loss procedure for you.

If you’re truly serious about losing weight, we’re with you all the wayIf you’re feeling daunted, disappointed, even overwhelmed by past unsuccessful attempts to lose weight, understand that although this is your journey, you won’t be on your own. We promise you carefully considered advice in choosing the right procedure, professional help in setting the right path forward, and ongoing support as you progress through your individually tailored program towards sustained weight loss. Towards the Freedom to live a better life, the life you deserve.

Resolve TODAY to take The First Step In Your Journey to FREE yourself from the burden of excessive weight. Don’t make a mental note to call later, don’t turn the page and think about it. Pick up the phone, book your seat, and take your place amongst the ones who have finally said “Enough is enough!” We look forward to welcoming you.

If your life is a constant battle with weight, turning it around begins with not turning this page.

Dr Laurent LayaniGastrointestinal Surgeon

Dr Layani is one of Australia’s leading specialists, with over

10 years experience and more than 3000 weight

loss procedures performed. He is proud to be able to provide the best available comprehensive care and

support to weight loss patients using professionals

from a number of clinical disciplines, including dietitians,

psychologists, and exercise physiologists.


John Flynn Hospital, Inland Dve, Tugun, Queensland, 4224

[email protected] www.wlsa.com.au Call 1300 Weightloss (1300 934 448)



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EIGHTLOSS SOLUTIONS

AUSTRALIA

Dr Laurent Layani

Every month, in the Gold Coast rooms of Dr Laurent Layani, one of Australia’s pre-eminent weightloss surgeons, another group of people who’ve simply had enough of being seriously overweight will attend a FREE Weight Loss Seminar that will empower them to begin their Life-Changing Journey To Freedom. Freedom from the discomfort, the frustration and ill health that excessive weight brings. Isn’t it time you were one of them?

Every journey starts with a single step. The first step towards achieving significant and sustained weight loss is to become informed, so that you can make the right choice to achieve your personal goal. That’s what you’ll gain from attending our next FREE Weight Loss Seminar.Dr Layani will take you through the various options, providing detailed information about proven procedures and programs for sustained weight loss, sharing the success stories and testimonials of people who’ve gone before you, and answering any questions you may have. The Seminar will cover Surgical and Non-Surgical Weight Loss Procedures, including Gastric Banding and the NEW Gastric Balloon. You’ll

also hear from a qualified Dietitian and a Health Psychologist, about the support disciplines that are an essential part of sustained weight loss.

Weight Loss Seminar BONUS!Not only is the Seminar ABSOLUTELY FREE, but you’ll also have the opportunity to arrange a FREE No Obligation consultation and assessment with Dr Layani, to determine your individual circumstances, and recommend the appropriate weight loss procedure for you.

If you’re truly serious about losing weight, we’re with you all the wayIf you’re feeling daunted, disappointed, even overwhelmed by past unsuccessful attempts to lose weight, understand that although this is your journey, you won’t be on your own. We promise you carefully considered advice in choosing the right procedure, professional help in setting the right path forward, and ongoing support as you progress through your individually tailored program towards sustained weight loss. Towards the Freedom to live a better life, the life you deserve.

Resolve TODAY to take The First Step In Your Journey to FREE yourself from the burden of excessive weight. Don’t make a mental note to call later, don’t turn the page and think about it. Pick up the phone, book your seat, and take your place amongst the ones who have finally said “Enough is enough!” We look forward to welcoming you.

If your life is a constant battle with weight, turning it around begins with not turning this page.

Dr Laurent LayaniGastrointestinal Surgeon

Dr Layani is one of Australia’s leading specialists, with over

10 years experience and more than 3000 weight

loss procedures performed. He is proud to be able to provide the best available comprehensive care and

support to weight loss patients using professionals

from a number of clinical disciplines, including dietitians,

psychologists, and exercise physiologists.


John Flynn Hospital, Inland Dve, Tugun, Queensland, 4224

[email protected] www.wlsa.com.au Call 1300 Weightloss (1300 934 448)


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nakedhow to LooK good Stage one: Face the fear

Strip off in front of a mirror and take a long hard look.

Stage two: Change self-perceptionMost women are not as big as they think they are.

Gok says we are bombard with unrealistic airbrushed

images of women every day. “Images of stick thin,

surgically enhanced women aren’t realistic. Most

women do not look like them so these pictures

enforce feelings of negativity and encourage low self

esteem. Wake up to the fact that you actually look

pretty okay, that you aren’t as big as you think you are

and look at all the women around you – I bet most of

them are the same as you,” he says.

Stage three: See yourself as others see you

Gok says it’s important to learn to take compliments

and focus on the positive rather than the negative.

“Hold on to all the nice things people say and ignore

anything negative that might come your way,” he says.

Stage four: Work your body

“Wear clothes that fl atter your shape and emphasise

the best bits. Underwear is key, old grey underwear

will make you feel old and grey. Structured underwear

gives more shape with clothes on. Sexy underwear

gives a boost when the clothes come off.”

Stage fi ve: Respect yourself“Look after yourself, lifestyle matters, it effects the way

your look and feel about yourself. A good healthy lifestyle

pays dividends because you will look and feel better.”

Stage six: Beauty cheats

“What ever your size and shape feeling confi dent is

key to looking good – whether your clothes are on or

off. So now you are feeling on top of the world it’s time

to start taking advantage of all the beauty treatments

and products out there. Follow these rules on a weekly

basis and I guarantee you will look good in the buff:

RULE 1: Indulge in quick fi x body treatments

and pampering treatments

RULE 2: Exfoliate and moisturise the entire body

RULE 3: Never forget to look after the tootsies –

a good pedicure is a must

RULE 4: Get rid of excess body hair

RULE 5: Look after your locks. A good haircut

can make you feel a million dollars

RULE 6: Always get a fake tan

RULE 7: Nice hands matter - get a manicure

RULE 8: Wear make-up and cover up any

unsightly blemishes with body make-up

British style icon Gok Wan is the self-confessed fairy godfather every women needs to help her reveal her inner beauty and exude confi dence regardless of size, shape, and cellulite. Follow gorgeous Gok’s six stages of how to look good naked and get ready to spice up the sex life.


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Readall aboutit

Making a world of difference: Inspiring stories of unsung heroes

by Miles Roston

Discover the secrets, the compassion and the

passion that drives some people to improve the

lives of others. This book he tells the surprising

and inspiring stories of several remarkable people

from around the world. Helping others brings

happiness, discover the contentment of giving.

Lap Bands and Laughter by Jodi Williams

Lap Banding is a surgical procedure that more

people are resorting to in their battles with

obesity. Whether considering lap banding or

taking a more traditional road to weight loss,

people need help to fi nd a way through the

technicalities and move on with life. Jodi had the

operation and understands the effects.

The Clean and Lean Diet by James Duigan

See how to achieve a slimmer, more toned body

in 14 days. The book is divided into two sections.

Clean is about detoxing. Lean explains how

to tone the body through diet and maximum-

impact exercises illustrated with step-by-step

photography. See meal plans, recipes, tips on

avoiding cravings and advice about toxic foods.

Fat Chance by Melanie Tait

One woman’s big fat gastric band adventure

is described in detail in this hilarious and frank

book. Australian journalist Melanie Tait shares

the experience of gastric banding, a method

of weight loss for obese people. It restricts the

amount of food that can be ingested to prevent

over-eating. As Australia now the fattest nation

in the world – it’s no wonder interest in the

procedure has spiked.

The Feel Good Body by Jennifer Fleming and Anna-Louise Bouvier

Physiotherapist Anna-Louise Bouvier and

Jennifer Fleming developed the 21-day Feel

Good Body program. This simple seven-step

program shows how to sit, stand, walk and

breathe correctly, how to release tension from

the body and mind, and how to stay active

and healthy at any age. The Feel Good Body

helps people feel good and look good.

French Women Don’t Get Fat Cookbook by Mireille Guiliano

French business women and best selling

author Mireille Guiliano serves up a wonderfully

refreshing and alluring guide for the working

woman. This cookbook is fi lled with inspiring

advice and recipes. Discover 100 simple recipes

and narrative written in Mireille’s intimate style.

It is a perfect gift, a keepsake, and a lifestyle

guide as well as a cookbook.


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A new car is a Few CLiCKs awaY

Time is precious, we all try to squeeze as much into each day as possible

so anything that saves time is of value. Grand Motors Toyota researched

car buyers’ opinions on researching new and used vehicles and came up

with the perfect solution – an online dealership.

Grand Motors Toyota executive coordinator Lauren Pembroke says

shopping in cyberspace suits most people. “We discovered that 88 per

cent of people now research or buy cars from the internet and dealership

websites,” Lauren says. “We designed an easy to navigate website and

enquiry screen so people can view most of new and used cars on line.

“It is a grand solution for busy people. Couples can check out the vehicles

in the comfort of their own homes and all the family can have their say.

Shopping on line takes the pressure off, people can choose from a vast

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Busy people don’t have time to trawl around

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“Our dedicated team responds to all enquires quickly.

All new car prices include 12 month registration,

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“The website features all the demonstrator specials as

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Visit www.grandmotors.com.au to take the hassle out

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Felicity Cohen works with

Dr Layani’s surgical practice

at John Flynn Hospital and

develops educational programs

and resources at Weightloss

Solutions Australia. She helps

people to lead fulfilling lives

through sustained weight loss.

Dr Laurent Layani is an

experienced laparoscopic

surgeon specialising in upper

gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary,

and obesity. He is a member

of the International Federation

for the Surgery of Obesity, the

Obesity Surgery Society of

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Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic

Surgeons. He trained in Paris

from 1994 and was admitted

to the Royal Australian College

of Surgeons in 1998. Dr Layani

holds numerous national

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education and innovation in

bariatric surgery. He has trained

surgeons and conducted

research in America and India.

Visit 1300weightloss.com.au for

more information.

Taryn Main is an accredited

practicing dietitian. She has a

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the prevention and management

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including obesity, diabetes,

heart disease, metabolic

syndrome, and polycystic ovary

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Warrant Artz is a psychologist

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studied the psychology of

weight management under

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renowned expert Dr George

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Rewards are essential in weight loss success; an individual piece of jewellery is the ultimate prize

A gift of jewellery is joy forever. Most people receive

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