Pindara Hospital Doctors 'Move Like Jagger' - Viral Video

Ever wonder how our wonderful doctors and nurses prep for your scary op?

Possibly... like this.

Watch this video as it goes, er, viral:

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Nick Auden - 'Save Locky's Dad' - Dies

Sadly, Locky's dad - Nick Auden - has passed away. He died on Saturday November 23, 2013. Rest in peace. Deeply sad news.

Here is his heartbreaking story. Watch:

The YouTube video description reads:

"Locky needs his dad Nick to stay in his life. Nick needs Merck or BMS to give him access to an experimental wonder drug, "PD-1". You can help him get that drug.

Locky's Dad is Nick Auden: the dad of three little kids, a loving husband, an athlete, and a successful businessman.

He tried his hardest to battle against Stage 4 Melanoma. But he lost the fight. Read more here.

He needed access to a trial drug to beat this disease -- for his kids Locky, Hayley, and Evan to keep their dad.

The site www.savelockysdad.com was set up to find out how you could help him.

HERE was the the petition to sign for Nick. I signed, and scores of other did, too.

Sadly, in the end, Nick lost his battle to this dreaded disease.

Rest in peace, Nick.

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Amy Robach - Breast Cancer Diagnosis After On Air Mammogram

An American TV reporter - Amy Robach - has been diagnosed with breast cancer after having a mammogram on air as part of a story on the disease.

Incredible story. Watch:

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Maria Kang: inspiring or "fat shaming"?

Maria Kang... inspiring? Or is she "fat shaming"? The mother of three, 32, from Los Angelese, who runs an fitness-focused non-profit organisation from home, appears knelt alongside her three young sons in the photo below, dressed in a workout bra and matching mini shorts.

I think it largely depends what frame of mind you are in.

If you are in the fitness and weight loss zone... yes, she's inspiring. She will give you that extra kick, that extra impetus to hop out of bed and go for it.

Thoughts?

Here is the inspirational video she also posted:

For a backgrounder, click here.

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Zooey Deschanel: Pantene Beautiful Lengths Ambassador

The queen of quirk - actress and Australian Pantene Beautiful Lengths Ambassador, Zooey Deschanel - appears in a new video speaking about her involvement in the campaign and encouraging people to get involved:

And this:

Zooey seems genuinely excited about being a part of this campaign, along with Australian ambassadors, renowned hairdresser Barney Martin and fabulous beauty writer Zoe Foster Blake.

Here is a photo of the gorgeous Zooey, for the Pantene campaign. What's not to love about this woman?

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Project 90: My Fit n Fast Journey - Report Six - Final Results

And so, the end (but no.. the beginning!) of my journey with Fit n Fast has come and it has been beyond rewarding.

The obvious measurements of success are the stats: the weight lost, the centimetres shifted, the waist whittled, my flat(ter) stomach back. Here's me:

It has been a triumph for me in so many ways, and not just the shrinking numbers.

And so, here are the essential numbers:

Start weight: 71.5kg
Finish weight: 64.5kg

(Current weight since the Fit n Fast 'Project 90' challenge finished: 64kg... and counting). Total weight loss: 7.5kg so far.

The body measurements:

Hips:
Start: 112cm
One month in: 107.5cm
Finish: 101.5cm

Waist:
Start: 89cm
One month in: 81cm
Finish: 79cm

Chest:

Start: 118cm
One month in: 97cm
Finish: 93cm

Shoulders:

Start: 107cm
One month in: 105cm
Finish: 92cm

If you have followed all five of my reports (here is report one, report two, report three, report four, report five), the whole thing has been no piece of cake (and there were no pieces of cake consumed... well, perhaps a bite or two, but that's what kept me going, and not spiralling back into entirely crazy eating habits). There were bi-weekly sessions with my personal trainer Hayley, topped up by three sessions solo at my local Fit n Fast gym. Sticking to a sensible, logical eating plan (high in protein, but not eliminating carbs entirely). Lots of sweat, change of lifestyle (sleeping more, no mindless snacking, that kind of thing).

That said, this whole 'Project 90' experience gave me far, far more than the perhaps-sometimes-scoffed-at-for-being-superficial ability to wear my jeans and tight fitting pants with more pride and ease. Although yeah, this was a fabulous bonus. That, and feeling more at home in my body at the size it should be, for the height I am - 155cm.

How has 'Project 90' changed my life?

It came at a time of great emotional turmoil and personal catastrophe, which could have had me throw in the gym towel before I even truly got warmed up. But I knew this time HAD to be different. It would require all the mental - as well as the obvious, physical - strength. I had a team of truly dedicated experts behind me, genuinely and whole-heartedly cheering me on in: my personal trainer Hayley from Fit n Fast, my nutrition guru Matt O'Neill from Metabolic Jumpstart, and the entire Fit n Fast crew behind me. I did not want to let them down.

But most of all, I could not let me down.

In my daily role as carer to my kids and mum - while juggling freelance projects and writing for one of the biggest projects of my life - I will often put myself last. No, really I do (well, I did. Past tense). The new version of me has now carved out pockets of time to go to the gym and not feel guilt (why? The family is fed and sorted and happy). This is time I thought I did not have. The trick for me was to now realise my health and fitness was important, an integral part of my mental wellbeing.

Shopping for the right foods is also a priority. We eat well, and plentiful... always have. But being well and truly prepared - especially with healthy snacks like fruit and nuts - was now a priority. A well-stocked fridge and pantry. The mind shift took some time, but soon become habit. It's not unusual for me to tuck into a can of tuna because it's what I now crave.

The post-Project 90 shoot was a wonderful way to celebrate. The day I went to Sydney PR agency Sweaty Betty (in the photo above) to choose some clothes for the shoot was a true revelation: I coulda sworn they had a magic mirror in their office... I looked loads slimmer in their mirror and was kinda blown away. I am pretty much convinced there was a possible case of body dysmorphia happening - where my mind and eyes were still thinking I am larger than I was, still the body I have had before all the hard work.

Thing is, I have been writing this post for several weeks now, as I wanted to make sure I included every single element of my transformation, and fully explain just how this whole process has had long term impact on my life. Turns out, there are no words to quantify just how this has changed how I view myself now, and the importance I place on my wellbeing - especially my mental health.

All I can say is this: investing in yourself is never selfish or self-absorbed. Now I truly understand the whole concept of looking after yourself and you will be a betterm happier carer and person in general.

DO IT!

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french navy McGrath Foundation stationery

When was the last time you wrote a note - AND did good at the same time?

french navy - the brand becoming renowned with the pleasure that comes from gracious living - is giving back and practicing good etiquette, by supporting the McGrath Foundation in its new charitable venture: designing stationery sets with pink accents in a nod to breast cancer awareness month. Pink is of course the colour denoting support for breast cancer, and french navy has created four of their boxed stationery as pink sets, to honour the McGrath Foundation.

With a business ethos to give back and a personal family experience with cancer, Alexandra Blakemore has now joined forces with the McGrath Foundation to help support families experiencing breast cancer.

“A large part of me setting up my own business was the hope that when it was at a certain stage, I would be able to donate a percentage of sales to charity and look to help others through my business," says Alexandra.

Placing great value on helping charities, Alexandra approached The McGrath Foundation
and immediately knew it was a right fit to work together.

“You are able to see the direct results of your donation, that is, the money raised goes to getting
more nurses on the ground to help families at the time when they really need it”.

To help you pick the right, charitable sets, a pink sash has been placed across these boxes, and french navy is donating 10% of the price of sales from four of their pink sets of boxed stationery to the McGrath Foundation.

Jane and Glenn McGrath’s much-publicised experience with breast cancer led to the foundation of what has become one of Australia’s most respected and recognised charities, the McGrath Foundation. Because of their experience, they came to believe that every Australian family experiencing breast cancer should have access to the support of a breast care nurse.

And so, the mission of the McGrath Foundation is to ensure every Australian family experiencing breast cancer has access to a breast care nurse, no matter where they live or what their their financial situation is.

The McGrath Foundation estimates 150 McGrath Breast Care Nurses are needed to achieve this. Only then, will every family in this situation have access to optimal care.

Fundraising for theses french navy started on July 1, 2013 and continues throughout the breast cancer awareness month of October.

RRP $40, with 10% going to The McGrath Foundation.

For more information click here.

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Project 90: My Fit n Fast Journey - Report Four

Report four of my Fit n Fast 'Project 90' program is here, and while the three month journey is almost over, the big life shift is just beginning. Five kilograms lost so far, and now just over three weeks to go!

(Here is part one and part two and part three which gives an intro and updates on my journey).

The biggest change for me has been the way I have embraced this as a complete lifestyle change - what I do and eat is now part of who I am. Eating unhealthily is now not something I want to do - and my body is not happy about it if I do sneak a little something.

And that's the whole point - the concept of 'sneaking' in anything is detrimental to my ongoing success; it's the kind of self-sabotage that has had me fail in the past. Instead, allowing myself the occasional treat is far better for me from a psychological point of view, than depriving myself altogether.

In the words of Matt O'Neill from Metabolic Jumpstart, if you crave something which is not part of the healthy food choices you know are good for you, simply "get your fix, not your fill."

So, have a square of that dark chocolate... don't gorge on it.

My catch up coaching calls with Matt are a constant source of inspiration - he is interested in where I have failed as much as what has succeeded for me. From this, we dissect and discuss and Matt offers up viable, and easy to follow suggestions.

For example, with only weeks to go, Matt has sent me a calendar for the month of September so I can properly chart what's coming up (weddings, parties, anything) so it doesn't threaten to put me off course. It has worked well - if I know an event is happening and there might be cake, I can factor that in, and allow myself that treat, knowing I won't pay attention to my sweet tooth at other times during the week.

Matt has sent me some handy PDFs on why weight loss plateaus happen (reduced metabolic rate, undereating, overeating...) and seven ways to plateau (reassess your energy intake, write it all down), so I can understand them better and not feel deflated by them.

At the gym, my personal trainer Hayley contiues to, well, whip my butt into shape.

We are talking high impact circut training, more boxing, an introduction to the Stairmaster bike (yikes, it's hard work but strangely addictive), and lots of short bursts of high intensity exercise. After each bi-weekly session with Hayley (I go to the gym the other three weekdays and work out by myself) I feel happy to add some extra time on the bike or the treadmill.

I notice a definite increase in people at the gym of late, too. With the season of spring imminent, more body-consious folk are now out getting fit, and that means more sessions at the gym. It's encouraging to see.

Appearance-wise, my clothes are looser, jeans fit better, and it's fun getting dressed up again. I know I still have a substantial way to go on the weight/cm loss front, but the begininngs are positive and visible, and my confidence is climbing, and that's what's important.

How are you going on your weight loss journey? Feel free to commnent below!

Oh, and my fab 'after' shots are imminent... I won't lie, it's kinda my motivator to keep striving to looking amazing.

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