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Michael Jarosky |
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Droptober founder Michael Jarosky is a former strategy and financial consultant (CPA / MBA-Economics) turned personal trainer and writer.
Michael’s book, 40 Days as a City Caveman, is in bookstores nationally, and he also writes for Fairfax’s Executive Style and UltraFit magazine. |
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citycavemanfitness.com |
To keep you focused and committed, Australia’s best and brightest are offering advice on
health and wellness throughout the month. The following individuals will be writing daily
blogs to help with tasty and healthy recipes, fitness tips, motivation, and lifestyle change
advice that will guide you throughout October and beyond.
Click on any of the following to view more information about them and their health and wellness
offerings during their daily lives.
These Droptober Lifestyle Amabassadors are here to help you lose 2kgs or more!
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Steve (Commando Steve) Willis |
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Commando Steve is not only a highly qualified coach but formerly served within the Australian Special Forces as a Counter
Terrorism Team Commander. As a trainer on TV’s The Biggest Loser, The Commando is a fierce advocate for the foundations and
principals of CrossFit, which specialises in functional movements combined into high intensity, varied workouts to maximise
performance. He is also the author of the book, No Excuses.. |
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www.commandosteve.com
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Dr Joanna McMillan |
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Dr. Joanna McMillan is a registered nutritionist with a PhD in nutritional science from the
University of Sydney. Joanna is a popular media spokesperson and is a Nine Network regular,
and has been with TODAY for 5 years. She writes a weekly column for Sunday Life, is the
nutrition expert for several ACP magazines, is a contributor to Body & Soul and is a regular
guest on 2GB’s Health and Wellbeing show.
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www.drjoanna.com.au
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Ed Halmagyi |
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Award winning chef Ed Halmagyi is one of Australia’s best-loved TV chefs and food authors.
For the last seven years he has shared his unique and tasty recipes with millions of
Australians on TV’s Better Homes and Gardens. Ed lets his ingredients do the talking
and wants us to cook with passion and eat with love. |
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www.fast-ed.com.au
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Matt O’Neill |
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Matt O’Neill is one of Australia’s top Nutritionists, a regular on Channel 7’s Sunrise and
Morning Show Programs and the Creator of MetabolicJumpstart.com. He is also the Weight Loss
Coach for Men’s Health Magazine (Australia) and his trusted advice has helped millions of
people enhance their diet, wellbeing and body shape. |
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www.metabolicjumpstart.com.au
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Paula Goodyer |
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Health writer Paula Goodyer is a Walkley award-winning journalist and former health editor of Cleo
magazine. She is the author of BodyGuard and Kids & Drugs, and her column in Fairfax’s Life & Style
section, Chew on This, reaches millions in Australia. Paula is one of Australia’s most active health
and fitness writers covering lifestyle topics from disease, nutrition, and obesity to fitness,
drug issues, and pregnancy. |
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www.smh.com.au/chewonthis
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Mick Shaw |
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With ten years service in the Australian Special Forces, Mick Shaw’s expertise and formal
qualifications were used in the development of specific conditioning techniques and programming
for combat related missions. Mick holds formal qualifications in strength conditioning techniques,
including Coach in Olympic Weight Lifting, Strength and Conditioning, and is one of the world’s top
CrossFit Coaches. |
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www.crossfitfx.com
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Caroline Pemberton |
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Caroline Pemberton is a TV Presenter, Model, Speaker, Tourism Ambassador for Timor, and a former
Miss Australia. She has been a guest presenter numerous times for ’Getaway’, most recently returning
from filming a 2-part special on the ice in Antarctica. Caroline runs an upbeat, positive healthy body
image program called Real Body Image which covers the pressures we face to have the perfect body. |
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www.carolinepemberton.com
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Lindy Olsen |
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Oxygen Magazine editor, world fitness champion, fitness model, and ambassador to many top fitness
and health products, Lindy has developed a program called BodyTune which encompasses fitness workshops
and lifestyle coaching clinics. Lindy also has her own online community which helps support women
struggling with weight and body image issues and donates her time daily to those in need. |
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www.lindyolsen.com |
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Sasha Hawley |
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Sasha Hawley has taught and trained worldwide for a decade in yoga, tai chi, pilates and meditation.
Among her students are some of the world’s finest sports pros, celebs, artists, the elderly, disabled,
young and pregnant. Having completed her Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in India, Sasha’s seaside classes
at Bondi Beach are traditional yet creative, inspiring and playful, taught within a meditative approach. |
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www.yogabythesea.com.au
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Mark Bunn |
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Mark Bunn is a former AFL footballer who now combines thousand year old Eastern wisdoms of Ayurvedic
medicine with the secrets of the world’s healthiest and longest living people, in his work as author,
corporate speaker, and media commentator. His new book, ’Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health’ has already
been published in 7 countries and been featured in major media throughout Australia. |
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www.thewisdomsofhealth.com
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Kathleen Alleaume |
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Kathleen Alleaume is a trusted health expert in the field of nutrition and fitness. She is an accredited exercise
physiologist and nutritionist. For over a decade she has designed and delivered health promotion programs with a
focus on nutrition, exercise and behaviour change in a wide range of settings including celebrities, government,
food industry, schools, academia and corporations. |
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www.therightbalance.com.au
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Teresa Cutter |
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Teresa Cutter “The healthy chef” is one of Australia’s leading authorities on healthy cooking. A qualified chef with over
20 years experience, fitness trainer and studies in nutrition, Teresa has combined her knowledge on food, diet and exercise
to specialize in developing healthy recipes for people who love food, who love to eat and who have made a conscious decision
to maximize their health and well-being. |
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www.thehealthychef.com
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Fiona Halar |
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Fiona is a wholefood nutritionist, writer, and live food health enthusiast, who is dedicated to empowering people to reach their
full potential in life through conscious health and living. With a scientific background, and a passion for cutting edge research
on natural health and longevity, Fiona’s aim is to inspire people by providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to lead
genuinely happy and healthy lives. |
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www.fionahalar.com
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Andrew Maciver |
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Andrew Maciver is the Superfood Warrior. His weapons come from the far reaches of the wildest
regions on earth, from the jungles of the Amazon to the rugged Australian outback. Berries,
grasses, nuts and other natural wonders are abound in his arsenal of goodness. He’s a guy with a
passion for life, a passion for healthy eating, and a passion for the environment. |
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www.superfoodwarrior.blogspot.com
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Helen Lee |
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Helen Lee founded SassyBella in 2002, and it has grown into one of Australia’s most visited fashion blogs.
Aside from SassyBella.com, she started iBlogFashionandBeauty.com a resource for Australian PR & marketing
people about fashion and beauty blogging in Australia. Helen’s writing experience has spanned many websites
and various publications. |
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www.sassybella.com
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Scott Rigsby |
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Scott Rigsby is the first double-leg amputee to complete the grueling Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon.
After an accident and 26 surgeries as a teenager changed his physical life, depression and substance
abuse followed. But Scott turned his life around and now sets world records. Today, Scott Rigsby
inspires millions through his book Unthinkable, continued triathlon
competitions, and public speaking engagements. |
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www.scottrigsby.com
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Eat Fit Food |
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Bianca Monley started Eat Fit Food in 2002 from a great passion for healthy food. Bianca’s mission
is to help and educate people on how easy it can be to improve your life through healthy eating.
From weekly trips to the fruit and vege markets, designing outstanding menu and providing meals
to high profile celebrities, Eat Fit Food has now become the number one choice for home delivered company. |
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www.eatfitfood.com.au
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Selasi Berdi |
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The ideologies of discipline, performance and self improvement that make up the sport and fitness
industry are the key factors why Sel Berdi chose to go down the path of being professional athlete
and an exercise scientist. As a professional rugby league player, Selasi is dedicated to the continual
advancement in the sport science industry. |
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www.bodyscience.com
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Marla Bozic |
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Marla practices a holistic approach to health and wellness, looking at how all areas of a
client’s life are connected. She is passionate about health goals in areas such as achieving
optimal weight, reducing food cravings, increasing sleep, and maximising energy. Clients soon develop
a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that work best to improve energy, balance and health. |
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www.vitaminL.com.au
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Matt Farley |
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With over 10 years experience in the Health and Fitness Industry working with local clients, large sporting teams and
professional athletes Matt Farley is the Owner and Personal Trainer at Locomotion Health Club in the Hunter Valley.
A self motivated entrepreneur, Matt has established Locomotion Health Club along with the annual cycling event the All
Spokes festival. Matt has competed in professional golf; is currently completing a Masters in Marketing and is a big
fan of the AFL team the Essendon Bombers. |
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www.slingfitness.com
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Jen Dugard |
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Jenny Dugard, mother to 3year old Marley and 15month old India, is the founder and director of Body Beyond
Baby; an Eastern Suburbs business specialising in pre and postnatal health and fitness. Body Beyond Baby operates
personalised and group training sessions for postnatal mothers. Each session provides experienced nannies to
look after babies and young ones while mums exercise. Not only do BBB sessions enable mums to enjoy a fun and
challenging workout without the hassle of childcare, but also introduces children to a healthy lifestyle from an
early age.
Body Beyond Baby also offers various workshops for mum specifically chosen and designed to makes mums life easier
and to help her prioritise her own health and fitness needs. Happy mummy = Happy baby
In 2009 Jenny produced a postnatal DVD called “Rebuild from the Inside Out”. She delivers regular presentations
to mums, writes for the Blackmores Wellbeing Blog and stands on the expert panel of newbornbaby.com.au and the
Busy Mums Fitness club
To attend one of Jenny’s group exercise sessions, purchase a copy of her DVD, book into a workshop or invite her
to talk at your seminar or mothers group you can visit the Body Beyond Baby website, email
Jenny on jenny@bodybeyondbaby.com.au or alternately phone 0402 728 047. |
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www.bodybeyondbaby.com.au
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