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SCG Body Get Snap Happy And Form New Habits.

2012-08-05T07:13:00.000-07:00

Now usually when people hear snap happy and Sarah Campbell in the same sentance it's because im in full swing with my camera. But were not taking cameras... Were talking 'Rubber bands'

Rubber bands???? What on earth am i up to this time???

Read on, trust me, this REALLY works and it helped me not only loose 67kgs in 6 months and keep it off for almost 10 years BUT to also achieve many amazing things. Things that many people would think is impossible and that even I many years ago would never have imagined. SC x

It can take at least 21 days to form a new habit, any less time than this and it may not be hardwired into your subconcious yet. Habits are an essential part of our life, without them we would fail in most things we try to accomplish. They help us to reach specific goals, stay focused along the way and keep on pushing when the things get touch. At the same time, non-supportive habits can keep us from moving forward or impact negatively on our lives, wellbeing and progression.

Anything you do with repetition and emotion will become your reality.

If you’re not satisfied with your current experience, examine your habits.

One of the most important habits to break is negative thought patterns. If you can learn to control negative thoughts and break those habits you can make your thoughts work for you as opposed to working against you. Transforming these negative thoughts that keep us ‘stuck’ is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life that we all want and deserve.

It doesnt matter what you are setting out to achieve, lose weight, play an instrument, play a sport etc believe it or not even changing negative habits into positive ones takes time. The problem for most people is that they actually try to attack their issues too quickly and by almost force in the

beginning and then poof..... they give up if they don’t see instant results.

You need to give things the right amount of time, before you know it you will be doing things on auto pilot and well on your way to achiving the big things.

To create a new habit and in order to re-train your subconscious mind you need to be truly focused and consistent, it’s important to set your intentions, plan, prepare before you start.

(I will write another blog on planning)

Remember your mind is in consist ‘protection’ mode so you may hear naughty little voices saying things like ‘ Ummm this is so stupid, I am fine the way I am’ or ‘OK So I feel like a dork doing this, forget it’!

WELL..... (Said with pointy finger and a bobble head action) Don’t you dare listen to it!!!! Where has that same little voice lead you so far?

It's time to clean house!!!

I want you to seriously focus and remember your goals and how you really want your life to be. Why you are here reading this now.

Anything is possible for as long as you believe it is!

It often takes an action to become "aware of the negative thought" and immediately replace it with a positive thought will help to irradiate those thoughts!

Throughout the day we have about 12,000 – 60,000 thoughts, 50% are fear based and around 80% are recurring thoughts we’ve had before.
Here are a few examples of fear based thoughts:
I can’t do it, I’m not good enough, I’m not attractive enough, I’m fat, I’m not important, I’m too tired, I’m not smart enough, I should quit, I always quit,

Patterns of negative self talk will often start from childhood which continues to affect us throughout our adult years. This behaviour has to stop or you will continue to manifest negativity and its effects into your life.

We are gunna get you snap happy! The snapping technique teaches you how to instantly snap out of negative thoughts and brings you to a higher vibration by replacing those thoughts with positive ones, snapping you back into a positive state.

This rubber band method has been used for many years and has help thousands of people all around the world. Mark Victor Hanson and Robert G Allen stands by it in their best selling book ‘The one minute millionaire‘ and so does T Harv Eker as he uses it in his millionaire mindset seminars. Many other life coaches would recommend using this rubber band therapy to help you become more aware of your thoughts and to remove those negative thought patterns.

GET SNAP HAPPY

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A regular rubber band, (not too thick, not too thin).

Your wrist

Commitment

30 Days (to start)

TECHNIQUE

Place your band on your wrist (this should feel slightly loose)
Keep your snap happy band on at all times even in the shower and when you are sleeping.
Commit at least 30 days to wearing your snap happy band on
Every time you think of a negative thought, pull the band and snap it against your wrist (whilst saying that negative thought either silently or out loud at the same time )
Once you have snapped the band, take your other hand and rub the same place where you snapped it. When doing this replace the negative thought with a positive one.
Here is an example of what you may think.

"I will fail on this program” – (snap!)"
"I am so motivated and determined – (rub)"
"I am in control of me” – (rub)"
"I can achieve anything if I really want to - (rub!)"

So you SNAP at the same time as you say your negative thought, then you RUB as you replace that thought with a positive one.

Do this every single time you think a negative thought!!!

NOTE: This will sting a little and will serve as a negative consequence, by snapping your wrist you send a message to your subconscious mind which will then associate the negative thought with the pain of being snapped, in turn it will do its best to avoid thinking or feeling that negative thought in the future.

We are motivated to do things in two ways. To either avoid pain or to gain pleasure. Immediate rewards and punishments have a greater impact on behaviour than larger, delayed ones, so by instantly snapping your wrist (giving pain) and then rubbing it straight after (giving pleasure) you can train your mind to create new thought patterns (positive ones)

Remember it all begins with you, don’t let anyone or anything get in your way, so let’s get things started right now and get snap happy!!!!

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All salts are NOT the same....

2012-08-03T04:59:00.000-07:00

All salts are NOT the same!

Salt is a vital substance for maintaining your health. We constantly hear bad press about salt, and yes refined salt is extremely unhealthy, however your body needs natural salts to function properly.

"Isolated, synthetic, sodium chloride" (E.g. Table salt) however, with none of the valuable minerals and trace elements, cannot be assimilated by the body, making it a poison to the system.

The chemical and mineral compositions of our blood, and saline fluids have an amazing similarity to seawater. In our mother's womb, we are encased in a sack, filled with this saline fluid.

Seawater contains 84 mineral elements. These same 84 mineral elements are found in our bodies. Modern science has determined that 24 of these elements are essential for life, although many believe that a proper balance of all 84 elements in our bodies is necessary for good health. Whenever a dietary deficiency of any of these elements occurs, the cells in our bodies lose ions. A loss of ions in our cells causes imbalances, a breakdown of the cell regeneration and growth process, and loss of the cells themselves, which leads to many health issues. Therefore, it is vital to your health to have the proper mineral balance in the saline and ion composition of your blood and these compositions must be maintained within very precise limits. Many illnesses and poor health conditions have been traced to a deficiency of minerals, ironically the minerals that are found in sea salt.

A case of Mother Nature knowing best - pure, natural salt such as Celtic Ocean Sea Salt has the perfect balance of minerals, nutrients and sodium chloride that we need for optimum health; your body can recognize and absorb these essential nutrients efficiently.

Celtic Sea Salt

Natural salt "Celtic Sea Salt" is so important, because our bodies need trace elements for proper function. These elements are usually not found in food or nutritional supplements in a form that the body can utilize.

'Natural sea salt' should not be confused with 'ordinary sea salts' - many of these still go through a considerable refinement process. Ordinary 'natural' sea salt is generally missing around 90% of the essential trace elements and minerals. Sea Salt simply means it comes from the ocean. Most of these products have still been exposed to artificial heat, destroying the valuable structure and are mechanically harvested using metallic pipes and bulldozers. If it's a nice clean white color, it has been refined.

All 82 of the essential trace elements needed by the body are found in natural unrefined celtic sea salt. In general, it helps to balance the entire body. Some of the benefits include the following:

Regulates heartbeat and blood pressure. Even though refined salt can cause high blood pressure, natural salt with adequate water intake can help to stabilize irregular heartbeats and normalize blood pressure. In other words, if you have low blood pressure, taking Celtic sea salt can help to raise it. If you have high blood pressure, it can help to lower it.
Eliminates mucus buildup. Not only does this salt help to eliminate existing mucus buildup, but it will help to prevent it. This benefit makes it very helpful for people with allergies, asthma, sinus issues, or bronchial congestion.
Improves brain function. Sea salt is vital to the health of nerve cells and their ability to communicate and process information. This salt also helps to extract excess acidity and toxins from brain cells.
Balances blood sugars. Celtic sea salt is especially helpful for diabetics because it helps to balance blood sugars.
Alkalizes the body. Excess acidity in the body is an underlying cause of many diseases. Salt is vital to the removal of excess acid wastes from the cells. In addition, mineral rich salt will help to maintain the optimal acid-alkaline balance.
Increases energy. Salt and water are the key elements for the generation of hydroelectric energy in the cells. When sodium and trace minerals are deficient in the body, fatigue will set in.
Provides electrolyte balance. Natural Celtic salt will help keep the electrolyte minerals in your body balanced, releasing excess sodium and water. For problems with water retention, gradual sea salt intake can help to release excess water stored in body tissue.
Builds immunity. Regular intake of natural sea salt and its highly absorptive minerals can give you a higher resistance to illness, infections, and disease. It can also help your body to heal faster after an injury or surgery.
Promotes restful sleep. The abundance of trace minerals in natural sea salt will have a calming effect on the entire nervous system. In addition, the proper ratio of water and salt consumption can help to prevent the need to urinate during the night.
Prevents muscle cramps. Muscle cramps are often caused by an electrolyte imbalance, especially a lack of sodium. Celtic sea salt provides these minerals in the correct proportion. Your body will take what it needs and get rid of the rest, as long as you are drinking enough water.

The most convincing fact that the right salt is critical to life
is that the amniotic fluid is salty!

Mineral supplementation

Many people take mineral supplements in an attempt to resolve mineral deficiencies in their diet. These synthetic supplements cannot offer the complete range of minerals you need and are always less effective than consuming minerals in their natural form.

Read the label of your mineral supplement. Does it contain 84 minerals? Probably not, therefore they are mineral deficient. Some mineral supplements have only 10 or 12 minerals in them. Many supplements provide minerals in forms that are not readily metabolized in your body, in addition, some minerals, especially certain trace minerals, can be harmful if taken artificially, in large doses.

This is why natural unrefined sea salt is so good for us! It comes in "precise dosages" that are perfectly matched to the mineral composition of our body. The minerals are in an organic form that is completely absorbable by our body, and you cannot take an excess dosage since all salt in excess of your needs is naturally expelled from your body.

Do you crave salt?

Many people definitely use too much salt in their diets. AND crave it. This is because our bodies crave the 82 missing elements, which are absent from our table salt, and our bodies send the message to consume more salt. But the salt we are using doesn't have these 82 elements, so our bodies send the message out again "eat more salt!" So a destructive cycle exists which leads us to again consume too much sodium chloride, which due to the refining process, cannot be properly processed by our bodies. This then allows harmful salt deposits to form in our bodies, and in turn, great stress is placed on the overall function of our body as it struggles to operate without the other 82 missing elements. Many of these 82 missing elements are only trace elements, and are therefore required, by our bodies, in only very small amounts.

Regular Salt

Commercial refined salt is not only stripped of all its minerals, besides sodium and chloride, but it is also heated at such high temperatures that the chemical structure of the salt changes. It is also chemically cleaned and bleached and treated with anticaking agents which prevent salt from mixing with water in the salt container. However the anticaking agents perform the same function in the our bodies, so refined salt does not dissolve and combine with the water and fluids present in our system. Instead it builds up in our system, causing severe health problems.

Without getting too much further into this, I think its obvious that table salt should be avoided because it is, without a doubt, hazardous to your health.

How to Choose a Good Quality Sea Salt

Unbleached, Unwashed, Unrefined, No Additives

Contains 84 Essential Minerals

Contains no anti-caking agents

It is light gray in color and, on standing,
the color darkens slightly at the base of the container.

It is moist to the touch and retains its
moisture even when kept in cool storage for long periods.

It is formed of very small, precisely cubic crystals.

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INTRODUCING SCG Body 'Real Time' Participants

2012-07-30T07:23:00.003-07:00

A lifestyle and body transformation program would be nothing but a bunch of pictures and words without physical proof of 'real' people who have willingly made the decision to participate, take charge of their lives, make changes and see it through to success.

That is why I thought for those of you trying to find a solution to your weight loss issues, confused as to what program you should try? hmmmming n haaaing if this is a program you could possibly trust, perhaps you just don't know where to start because of all the conflicting information out there, OR maybe you think your at a point where you can't and have gone too far to turn back and need some serious inspiration and motivation to get you believing you can. I decided I would put this very willing and amazing team together who are all prepared to share their entire journey from start to success with you all.

I don't just mean a random progress shot uploaded every few weeks, but regular updates, diary entries sharing their journey from start to successful completion.

These people all vary in age, are both Men and Women from different parts of the world, are at varying fitness levels, have different health challenges, lifestyles and goals to aim for & reasons for participating in the program.

I believe that with the group we have to date most of you will be able to connect to one or some of them in one way or another.

Please follow these amazing and brave people on our social network pages and this blog we appreciate all support in this project and hope you are inspired and benefit from what we all have to share.....

SAM

LOCATION: New Zealand

PROGRAM: SCG Body Lifestyle Transformation+

GOAL: To loose 40 kgs, increase lean muscle mass. Be me again..

ABOUT ME:

I am a 32 year old single mother of three children (11 y.o, 6 y.o and 3 y.o); I have always worked hard to return to pre-baby weight and often this has been to the detriment of my health such as starvation, prescription hunger suppressants (with all the side effects), obsessive exercising and even cigarette and coffee diets. Four years ago I decided to change my career direction which meant returning to study. Before I started my introduction course I fell pregnant with my youngest; she was born in-between assignments and presentations and again I worked hard and returned to pre-baby weight. As my studies progressed to more advanced levels so too did my stress levels and my coping mechanism became eating. I am now heavier than I ever was at any of my three full-term pregnancies. My skin is oily and pimply. The skin on my heels are cracking, I am always uncomfortable and none of my clothes fit me right. I have now completed my Bachelors Degree in Nursing and am awaiting my results for Registration exams. This accomplishment is an awesome feat for me and a huge weight seems to have been lifted off my shoulders. And what should be a time for me to celebrate my achievements I find myself becoming more of a recluse because of my size. Reflecting on how I got to this size I can only think that I completely ignored everything I know and everything my body was telling me. I didn’t stop eating when my body told me I was full. I didn’t listen to my body when I started have digestion problems. I didn’t prepare healthy snacks so I wouldn’t eat a packet of chips and chocolate bar and energy drink. I completely lost control of myself. But it wasn’t just my eating. I practically sat down and stopped moving. There were a lot of assignments and reading for me to complete during my studies and that was one of my excuses for not going for that walk around the block. It has been a vicious cycle; I’m lethargic cause I’m obese and I’m obese cause I’m too tired to move – but I was never too tired to get off the couch and get myself a packet of potato chips to eat.

One of the main reasons I want to complete this program and shed this excess weight is that I want my life back – I want to be the energetic person I used to be. I want to control my life again. Looking at my weight and how I look in the mirror I have been in denial. What kind of an example am I setting for my children? What example am I setting for future patients that I will care for as a Registered Nurse? I want to be free from guilt – the guilt that these questions ignite in me, and hey, I wanna look good too.

With the help of SCG I am going to take back the control of my life; I am going to claim back that energetic and vivacious person I once was and hope to shed 45% of my body weight which will bring me into a healthy weight range for my height. I’m going to get in the best shape I’ve ever been and maintain it.

CANDICE

LOCATION: Texas USA

PROGRAM: 21 Day Event Prep (and a prelim to 12wk Project Steel-Core)

GOAL: To be photoshoot ready in 21 Days. To pose in my first glamor/fitness photoshoot with SCG and to be in a photoshoot with International Photographer & Glamor/Fitness Model Sarah Campbell. Successful completion will have me accepted into SCG Body Project Steel-Core. This is specifically for fitness models and competitors serious about competition sport, and muscle gains..

ABOUT ME: My name is Candice, I am a 32, 1 month from 33 year old mother of 3. I am an Ophthalmic Assistant for a clinic in an average size town in Texas(about 25 miles from my home). My husband and I also coach amateur and professional boxers 4 days a week from 7pm-9pm. We have a gym about 25 miles (in the opposite direction) from our home. My husband and I also play coed Softball weekly. To say the least I am very busy with work, family, and play. But I am not going to use the excuse that I don't have time to workout and eat the way I need to, because I do have time. I am starting this program because I want to tone up and get in excellent condition, I am willing to work hard for anything and everything that this program involves!

LOCATION: Gold Coast AUSTRALIA

PROGRAM: 12 Week Incinerator

GOAL: From 79kgs (173.8lbs) - Down to 63kgs (138.6lbs) (SCG Glamor Photoshoot and Trip to the Playboy mansion with SCG)

ABOUT ME: I am 28year old business owner/entrepreneur, I am in a very image conscious industry and being the face of my business, being in shape is vital. I do love good food and a nice drink or two, I am very busy, travel a lot and have not had much time for fitness. It seems things have caught up and next thing you know I have one of my best friends say she has never seen me this big!!! and I have to do something about it... So, crap time to get my sh*t together and start training...let's do this SCG Body Challenge!! 12 weeks of developing new habits and get super sexy.... I say, Bring it! Time to make sh*t happen!!

MARK

LOCATION: Utah USA

PROGRAM: SCG Body Lifestyle Transformation+

GOAL: From 207kgs - 145kgs (and assess from there)
Healthy, fit and free for myself and my beautiful wife.

ABOUT ME:

My name is Mark Petersen. I am 37 years old and I am a native of New Zealand. I am 6’8” tall and weigh 455lbs. For the past 8 years I have been living in Utah, USA with my beautiful wife Stephanie. I work for the state of Utah in Youth Corrections. Stephanie is a 911 dispatcher. We don’t yet have children but we remain hopeful. Overall we live very full and happy lives.

Now a bit about how I came to be doing this program. My Dad was a baker and my Mum was a home maker. Both were great cooks. Dad owned his own cake shop for the first 13 years of my life so there was never a shortage of good food in our house. As a child I was always the fat kid, puppy fat mostly, the kind that I should have lost when I entered my teenage years.

When I turned 13 my family moved from the home I had always known to a country town about an hour and a half drive away. For me it meant many challenges. New school, new friends and suddenly being taken out of the security I’d always known. I was homesick and felt alone especially as I was just starting high school and everyone else seemed to have their friends already made. To make things worse my parents bought a country convenience store and our family lived in the house that was attached to the store. I was 13, homesick and now had almost unlimited access to candy, soda, chips and all manner of high calorie food. My weight ballooned. I don’t remember what my weight was… partly because I was already so heavy that I couldn’t be weighed on regular bathroom scales. I do know that by the time I was 19 I weighed in at 449lbs. Even though 449lbs may seem like a lot (and it is) I am also 6’8” so I was able to fool myself that my weigh wasn’t really that bad. I could still walk after all and my health was relatively good. If I couldn’t do all the physical things that others my age could I just told myself I had other strengths. Still getting clothes was tough. I never had the nerve to date or even consider that any girl would want to go out with me and I broke more than one car seat.

At my biggest I weighed 507lbs. At that time I was 26 and living with two roommates. We decided that as a group we would try a diet and exercise plan. We really helped each other out. We worked out at 5:30 every morning and in about 9 months to a year I was down to 400 lbs. I felt great and my confidence soared. However as time marched one my friends and I went our separate ways and as life took its toll I returned to my bad habits without my friends to help me. Over the last 8 years I have been trying desperately to recapture that magic and those feelings of empowerment. Only this time I don’t want it to be based on a group mentality. This time I want to find ways that I can do it for myself and use this group for support, direction and even a little accountability.

My overall goal isn’t about looks or even about health (although both have their place). My overall goal is freedom. I want to know that when I put my mind to something I can finish. I want to be free to run 20 minutes and then decide that I feel great so I run 20 more. I want to be able to do pushups and sit ups. I want to go hiking in Hawaii and be able to appreciate the scenery not just feel like I’m going to die for lack of oxygen. I am grateful to Sarah for allowing me to join her in this endeavor. I can’t wait to become the new ME.

SCOTT and NGAIRE

LOCATION: NEW ZEALAND

PROGRAM:
SCG Body Lifestyle Transformation+

GOALS: (Included in intro)

ABOUT SCOTT
I am fat, old and unfit which is a bad look for a Dive instructor (neoprene can only slim so much). The old I can’t do much about however the fat and unfit is another matter. My children are at the age they want to be hiking, camping, swimming, etc, etc and I want to do these things with them.

So here I am. I want to lose some weight and be fitter than I am so next time I am eye ball to eyeball with an Orca I won’t hear the words Mama coming out of his mouth!

ABOUT NGAIRE
I was one of those skinny kids that could eat anything and everything and never put on any weight. That all changed once I became a teenager but I’d worked it out (mostly) by the time I hit my 20’s.

Three kids and a busy life later I don’t recognize myself. I avoid looking in mirrors or having my photo taken like the plague! In all honesty - just the thought of taking the images for this program had me crying, have anxiety attacks and nightmares! That’s ridicules!

My goal is to get healthier, and to stop being so hideously ashamed. The last family photo we had was when my baby was 2 months old – she’s just turned 8! I want to have photos and memories with my kids and I want a fabulous photo of my family to hang on the wall – I want me back!

MAEROA

LOCATION: NEW ZEALAND

PROGRAM: SCG Body Lifestyle Transformation+

GOAL: From 85kgs - down to 60kgs

ABOUT ME: I am a 24 year old mother of one beautiful little girl. For the last seven years I have battled with my weight, and twice I have got to where I wanted to be, but both times I gained everything back … and more, and that’s not counting my pregnancy issues with weight. I mustn’t have breastfed enough because I heard you lose it all … but not me!

I have a gym membership that I am practically ‘donating to’ since I haven’t been for nine months, but as usual I don’t cancel because of the ‘I will go next week or tomorrow’ syndrome. To be honest, I can’t stand the me I am today. I know where I want to be and how I want to look but have no idea how to get there without help. I even started thinking that THIS was how the new me is going to be forever and I started accepting that.

Since looking through the SCG Body FB page, I have learnt so much just from reading the experiences of others and the meals that look yummy and well, normal. I seriously need help because I am sick of being in front of the mirror and NOT being able to look at myself, sick of no longer shopping because I can’t fit most clothes, sick of being too embarrassed to go out and being looked at for the wrong reasons, sick of dressing in baggy ugly clothes to hide myself and just sick of being lazy, unfit and not a good example for my two year old. I needed to make some serious changes!!

I am looking forward so much to going through with this one of a kind program to see changes in my weight, my body and especially my health. In doing this program I hope to feel like my old self again - happy and healthy.

Jennie

LOCATION: New Zealand

PROGRAM: SCG Body Lifestyle Transformation+

GOAL: To Lose approximately 57kgs

To permanently change my unhealthy, stressful lifestyle. To be a loser of body fat and not a loser for giving up.

ABOUT ME: Just recently I found out I have a fibroid as big as a tennis ball (and still growing) and 4 ovarian cysts in my uterus. These "unfortunates" have caused my stomach to swell and become very painful at times where I am bed ridden for a few day's at a time. The only way to rid them is to have a hysterectomy.

This is one of my main motivations to loose my weight and become fit and healthy. A scare like this made me reflect on my life and what I want.

I have given up on soooo many diets through excuses. I can tell you a million excuses as to why I give up on things that become too hard. I can also give you a million of excuses as to why I got so fat. At the end of the day I CHOSE to give up on looking after myself and I CHOSE to put the food into my body to make me feel happy. I believe everyone in this world chooses what life they want, chooses what path they take, chooses their future. I didn’t realize or believe this until 2yrs ago.

I have battled with depression since just after my son was born 19 yrs ago. This mental illness had a huge impact on how I began to deal with everyday life. Eating made me feel good and the more weight I put on the less I would leave the house. My life consisted of looking after every ones children because I had no life and could never say NO.

This commitment will challenge every part of me. To think of myself in this capacity is a huge HUGE step for me. I will not only be struggling with losing the weight and the “unfortunates” but will also be struggling with the demons in my head that tell me to "stop being selfish and thinking about myself" "I'm not worth it" etc etc. I believe this is MY time to change, BIG-TIME, for ME.

I have always put myself last (until now) for as long as I can remember.

Funnily enough I never got to ME. Now I have and man am I excited!!!!!.

My name is Jennie and I am a 40yr old single Social Worker/Counselor mum, nana, daughter, sister, sister in-law, aunty, cousin, friend reflecting on a life I chose before and the life I choose now.

Ko Tainui te waka

Ko Raukawa/Ahuru te Iwi

Ko Ngati Mahana te Hapu

Ko Te Hau Tere/Maungatautari te Maunga

Ko Oraka te Awa

Ko Whakaaratamaiti te Marae

Ko Jennie toku ingoa

Paula

LOCATION: New Zealand

PROGRAM: SCG Body Lifestyle Transformation+

GOAL: To lose approximately 40kgs

And actually get a body that doesn't take all different sizes of clothing. Time to stop looking like a little barrel.

ABOUT ME:

I am a 39yr old Administrator from NZ who's only exercise consists of walking from my car to the door of work, and rolling my chair from one side of the desk to the other.
I have tried nearly all the diets you can think of, Greenlane diet to the Cabbage Soup diet ... all unsuccessful. I have started to run out of excuses for being overweight .. I can't say it's 'baby fat' because I have no kids. It is just pure piggyness with an addiction to Potatoes and Takeaways.

People say I am a procrastinator, somehow I now believe them. It's time to change my life. I Joined the Gym last December all motivated to go ... I'm not sure what happened but I have not yet set foot in there. I do drive past it all the time though, on the way to McDonald's ...

Why am I wanting to do this program? I am wanting to do it mainly to gain back the confidence and self esteem I have lost and get away from the big baggy black clothes that I call a uniform. I want to be able to take control of my life again and enjoy being me.
I am so excited to be doing this journey with my sister and can't wait to see each other accomplish our goals! Sooo excited to start and hoping that once I drop this weight, feel fit and healthy, I can finally be happy again.

IVY

LOCATION: CONFIDENTIAL

PROGRAM: SCG Body Lifestyle Transformation+

GOAL: From 65kg - down to 60kg - (Lose excess flab and develop lean muscle mass/tone).

ABOUT ME: Everyone who has heard I am participating in this program has had the same response: What? Why would you do that? Are you stupid? You're not fat!
My response to them and to everyone else thinking the same thing is this: I know. But I'm not healthy either.
I'm not doing this to lose heaps of weight, but to regain control over my life.
Earlier this year I participated in an intensive training program which left me in the best shape of my life.

It also left me injured with strict orders to rest. Although initially frustrating, this quickly turned into a crutch. I couldn't exercise so I stopped paying attention to what I ate, and before long I was right back into my old bad habits. More significantly, my injury robbed me of all motivation, and every decision to get my life back on track and start eating healthily was drowned in convenience food ... all too easy with two jobs (one full-time and one part-time) and part-time study.
And there I sat, dreaming of the days when I could pump out sets of press-ups, and of those ever-elusive abs.
At the most opportune time Sarah appeared on the scene providing motivation, information and a challenge. I accepted ... and here we are. I can't wait to regain control of my body and find out how far I can take this.

LOCATION: All Over The World.

PROGRAM: 21 Day Event Prep (moving into12wk Project Steel-Core)

GOAL: (Initial) from 64kg - down to 60kg

ABOUT ME: As mentioned on our FB page I wanted to show you how I do things personally. I let myself get a little soft and added some winter love so you can see me get shoot and summer ready. BUT then I'm going to push it further and take my body to a whole new level in my own fitness modelling and get in the best condition of my life with my new program "Project Steel-Core". All about serious gains and condition.

MICHELLE

LOCATION: Gold Coast AUSTRALIA (From Ireland)

PROGRAM: 6 Week Detox and Re-feed. (prelim to 12wk Project Steel-Core)

GOAL: To re-feed my body. Learn how to eat in a healthy way through correct nutrition. Develop new habits, behaviors and improve my relationship with food. To develop a strong healthy, fit body. Develop lean muscle mass, strength and body conditioning. Have the body of a fitness model.

ABOUT ME: I am 26 years old and have been stuck in a loop of "dieting" for the last number of years, feeling horrible.
When I left university 6 years ago I had put on a lot of weight through bad eating habits and too much partying. I decided it was time to lose the weight, so I changed my diet and started working out in the gym. After a few months I had lost the desired weight but that was only the beginning of my problems. I had no idea how to maintain my new body so bad habits and depriving myself became everyday occurrences. I ate throughout the day but not enough food for my body and not the food my body needed for proper and healthy wellbeing.

My body isn't getting the nutrients it needs or the calories to get me through the day. I have been feeling low on energy most of the time, grumpy when I'm hungry (which is a lot of the day!!), and exhausted when I get home in the evenings. I know it sounds crazy to continue in this was but my fear of regaining the weight and lack of knowledge in what to do means I've kept this up and basically been hungry for years.

It has come to the point now that something has to give as my relationship is suffering hugely and every aspect of my life is feeling like a chore. I have been accepted by Sarah to do her 12-week program and I completely trust in her to help me. I know its not going to be easily but I will trust what she says and follows her menu and workout program word for word.

I am so excited to feel like a whole new me!!!!

ECHO

LOCATION: CONFIDENTIAL

PROGRAM: 12 Week Fast Track

GOAL: To loose excess body fat. Find a nutritional plan that covers all bases while having a very busy lifestyle so I can happily maintain the loss.

ABOUT ME: I'm 47 years old Male, business owner, I have always been very active, having a military background and participated in professional sports and various outdoor activities over my lifetime. They say as you get older things start to change, the belly starts to develop, well if you let things slide they really do. My lifestyle is always very busy, with not much time to spend thinking about what I eat, I am now carrying some bad habits, and I can see the results of these habits.

I do not intend to continue along this path and being so unhealthy. I am ready to get back in top physical condition to be able to participate in the activities I enjoy. SCG has adapted a program to suit my fast paced lifestyle, which I am amazed from what I have seen, what I will be eating. I'm looking forward to seeing results.

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TIPS TO GET YOU UP & TRAINING IN THE MORNING

2012-07-29T00:19:00.002-07:00

Ever notice that when you exercise in the morning, you feel more alert and productive all day? It’s not a coincidence!! A morning workout does several things to your body and your mind.
First, exercise jump-starts your metabolism, and keeps you burning calories at a higher rate all day. Also, you get your exercise out of the way and don’t have to worry about not having time for training should something unexpected pop up during the day.

But what do you do when your just starting out and you don’t quite have that training mojo? worse your cozy bed has you held hostage? ............
Don’t roll over and hit the snooze button for the 15^th time,

Here are a few simple tricks to help you get into the swing of things and be on your way to achieving your health and fitness goals….

Move your alarm clock

Don't sleep with the alarm next to your bed, move it to the other side of the room. That way, you’ll have to get up and get out of bed to shut it off. Once you’re up, it’s that much easier to stretch put on your training clothes, and head out the door for a brisk walk around the neighborhood or hit the gym for a morning training session. If you use an alarm that plays music, set it to a song from your workout playlist to help get you in the mood for exercise.

Have a set goal

Every Sunday night, create your workout schedule for the coming week. Tell yourself, for example, “This week, I’m getting up at 6 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and power walking 45mins before work". Schedule your morning workout, just as you would an appointment. You’re more likely to follow your morning workout routine if you write it down. If you don’t make it, write a note in your calendar to explain why.
Later, you can analyze your exercise excuses and look for ways to overcome them.

Prep the night before

To follow through on a morning workout routine, it helps to have your exercise clothes and equipment ready the night before. That way you don’t waste any time getting dressed and ready for your workout. One possible disadvantage of exercise in the morning is that your time may be limited — overcome this limitation by having a set routine and not wasting time looking for a missing sock, your runners or drink bottle.

Make a date

Having a training partner or workout buddy is a great motivator. Make plans to meet your training partner at the gym at 6 a.m. or on at a chosen location at 7am to go on a power walk. You’re less likely to opt out if you know someone is waiting for you. “You don’t want to be the one who overslept or was too lazy to get up and get moving”.

Make friends at the gym

If you don't have an training partner yet, chances are you will make one after a few weeks of sticking to a morning workout routine at your gym. You'll become familiar with the regulars who also exercise there that time of day. It does inspire you to get up and move because you know they’re there and will wonder where you are if you miss a day or two. It’s a social factor that can help motivate you in the morning.

Make a workout playlist on your iPod

Music is a good motivator in the morning. If you have a great playlist, it can be enough to get you out of bed in the morning. Having workout music works for me. Research has shown that listening to music when you exercise can produce positive thoughts and help offset fatigue. I suggests using a faster tempo to pump you up first thing in the morning and switching to a slower tempo toward the end of your workout routine.

Reward your efforts

If you meet your exercise goals and get up early four out of five days to work out for an hour, do something nice for yourself at the end of the week, like getting a manicure, seeing a new movie with a friend, or buy a new workout outfit, take a well-deserved soak— find what motivates you, and use it to give you that push out of bed each morning for your workout routine.

Broadcast it

Thanks to Social networking sites such as Facebook, Google plus and Twitter, you can tell everyone you know about your morning workout routine. Post your exercise plans on Facebook. Once you do so, it’s harder not to follow through with it. You also can use social media to boast of your accomplishments — tell your friends that you swam 16 laps (about a mile) or went from power walking to jogging this week, next weeks aim to run. They surely will be impressed, and it will motivate you to keep up your workout routine.

Look forward to a delicious breaky..

After your training session, have your breakfast — Reward your efforts with a healthy delicious option that satisfies your bodies need for fuel and your taste buds. Don’t sabotage your exercise efforts by eating the wrong food choices. If you promise yourself a healthy, satisfying breakfast, such as eggs with veggies or oatmeal with fruit and nuts, when you get back, that will motivate you and keep you going for the day.

Too sleepy? Give It time

At first it may be difficult not to turn off the alarm and go back to sleep, rather than jump out of bed to exercise at the gym or go on a 30-45 minute walk. But after about a week or two, your body will adjust to your early workout schedule and it will be easier to get up and out of the house and head for the gym. Here’s why: When you exercise regularly, you sleep better at night. When you sleep better at night, waking up to exercise is easier to do.

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EXCUSES THAT WILL RUIN YOUR DIETARY GOALS

2012-07-20T03:13:00.000-07:00

Wouldn't it be easy to stick to a healthy diet if you lived in a world with only grilled chicken breasts, broccoli and oats? Unfortunately this just isn't realistic. There are going to be times when you will encounter foods you shouldn't be eating, and you will be faced with a choice: give in to the craving or stick to your healthy lifestyle plan. I work with people who have issues with weight management and emotional eating, and one thing they all have in common is that they all make excuses to stop following their diets. The most important weapon against falling off of the diet-wagon is to anticipate sabotaging thoughts and responses to them.

NO MORE EXCUSES!!!

“But how do I know I'm making an excuse”?

If your thought starts with, "I can eat this because ..." then it's an excuse
If you didn't already plan to eat it today, it's an excuse.
If the food is sugary, salty or full of refined carbs, it's likely an excuse. (Think about it ... have you ever rationalised why you should be eating veggies or lean protein)? Of course not.

After you have realised you are making excuses, the second step is to overcome that excuse with a rational thought of why these excuses are destructive and will only make you feel worse in the long run.

1. Hm It's 4pm and I'm tired. This will give me a boost to get through the rest of the day.

A boost???, If I get a boost it will be because my blood sugar is skyrocketing which means it will plummet later, leaving me more tired and cranky than I am now. Hmm on the other hand some almonds (or another healthy, planned snack), will help me feel sharp and healthy for the rest of the day.

2. I have been sooo good lately. I totally deserve a reward.

Actually, if I eat this it won't be a reward at all. It will only push my goal further away,and no doubt will make me feel depressed, weak and out of control. I'm going to choose to stay confident and in control of my diet and say no.

3. Just one.. It wont hurt.

I have to run X kms to burn about 100 cals. This has X00 calories, which means I have to run X kms, in addition to my already planned cardio today. Besides, I know if I have one, I'll have an even harder time saying no to number two and number three.

4. I'm exhausted. There is no way I can cook tonight, I’m gunna go through the drive thru.

I may be tired, but I can figure some other easy way to feed myself. There are more calories in some fast food combo meals than my body needs all day! I can go to a salad bar in the supermarket/grocer, or buy the grilled chicken breasts they sell in the deli. (Mind you I should have my planned meal packed and ready to avoid this)

5. There’s nothing to eat and I’m hungry!

Being hungry won't kill me! It's better to feel uncomfortable and wait until I can eat something health than eat some junk food right now.

I'd rather drink a glass of cold water and wait until I can eat something healthy. Being temporarily uncomfortable won't kill me, but junk food will.

6. Work has been full on, I’ve been fighting with my BF/GF, That shop assistant was so rude to me, I got a parking fine, you know what? I'm having a bad day/week. I just don’t have time for this right now. Eating this will make me feel so much better.

WAIT RIGHT THERE!!! If someone does something to make me angry or sad, why do I want to punish myself by eating unhealthy foods?

First of all, I won't let others dictate my emotions.

Second, so I'm having a bad day, which I can't really control. What I can control, however, is what goes into my body.

Third, I'm recognising that its an emotion that's making me want to eat right now, not hunger which should be the only reason for eating. So I'm going to give myself a boost and pat myself on the back for sticking to my plan and staying healthy. I will feel so much better when all of this passes and I am still on track.

7. Woooohooo I Just got the best news!!! I am going to celebrate with this little treat!

If I eat this, it won't help me enjoy this accomplishment at all. In fact, it'll impede another accomplishment I'm working toward.

This is just another case where an emotion is making me want to eat, which isn't acceptable.I can completely enjoy these good feelings I'm experiencing without food. And I look forward to reaching my weight loss goal. NOW that is something to celebrate!

8. I paid for it I don’t want to waste money.

How much money am I really losing by throwing this extra food out? It's really not that much. Will these extra dollars make or break me?

Of course not. Besides, time is money, and it will take loads of extra time working out to burn this off later.

9. I HATE wasting food!

No starving child in another country will benefit from me eating this extra food. It didn't make sense while I was a kid, and it doesn't make sense now. Sure, I may be wasting food, but I'd rather throw it out than unnecessarily add fat to my body and steer me away from my progress and a healthy body.

10. But everyone else is eating it.

I'm committed to a healthy lifestyle, regardless of what others around me are doing. Besides, people who eat junk food who aren't overweight are still at risk for many serious health problems. So what if they are eating it, I'm sticking to my commitment.

11. It's free.

Being free may be a benefit, but is it good for me, and is it on my eating plan for the day? No. Eating free food now isn't going to save me any money later. All it will do is push my goals further away from me.

12. I'll start back on my diet tomorrow.

While I can always get back to my diet after a slip, why waste it? There's no time like the present to work toward my goal of weight loss and healthy living. Besides, I know it won't be that easy to psychologically get over falling off track.

I'll feel guilty, depressed and weak, which will probably make me crave more bad food to feel better and I will likely fall off the program all together and be back to square one or worse. I'm going to avoid the vicious cycle all together, and stick with my plan.

13. I don’t care anymore.

I've been sticking to my diet for a while now, and I understand that I'm experiencing a drop in motivation, which is normal. I'm going to do what I need to do to get motivated now, which will make it easier to stay on track in the long run, by writing down my long term weight loss goals and why losing weight is important to me.

Besides, I really do care! I care about my body, I care about my health and longevity, my family and I care about my psychological well-being. I'm sticking to my diet because I care about myself too much to quit now!

14. I’m so busy I just don’t have the time.

It really does not take that long to prepare a healthy meal. If I’m not going to eat that I will eat something else. You make time for the things that are important. Your health is important. I will make the time and before I know it, it will be a normal part of my daily routine.

15. But I am sick and don’t feel like it.

Being sick doesn’t mean its time to drop everything.In fact your healthy eating plan will likely help you recover faster. OK OK Il stick to it, I know right now is when my body needs all the good nutrition it can get.

16. I’m bed ridden, unable to exercise I’m just so big. If I can’t exercise what’s the point?

The point is you are now at a stage that is dangerous. Your life is in danger.

I have a life to live, I have children, a family,people who care about me. I need to care about me.

Beside there are programs that can be undertaken at this stage, without surgery that are yummy and nutritious and that will help me loose weight even as I lie here. Then when I am at the next stage I will be up and walking, before I know it ill be jogging and it really is a reality that I can get my healthy young fit body back and live. I chose to live.

OK, you made it through! You recognised that you were making an excuse, and you stopped to think of why that excuse was only going to pull you off track and push your weight loss goal further away. It's crucial to revel in the feelings of confidence and control. Next time you make an excuse,remember this feeling of success, and compare it with how gross you would have felt had you given in to your excuse.

Now move forward and keep on reaching for success.

DO OR DO NOT…. THERE IS NO TRY…

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WEIGHT WATCHING

2012-07-06T16:26:00.000-07:00

WEIGHT WATCHING

Personally, I don't like weighing myself. In fact I rarely have over the past 8yrs.

I know my body well enough these days that I have a good idea of whats going on, and I believe in going by the way clothes are fitting, and various measurements.

However we do have weigh ins on the program, paired with taking measurements. Its kind of important while monitoring your progress.

I’d love to come out and tell you not to weigh yourself often, only when its time to just go off off visual changes. But I know most of you won’t listen to that and are going to continue to weigh yourself and use the scale as your regular method of tracking progress.

(for those of you reading and not working with SCG Body I hope you’re using pictures, clothes, measurements, etc as well).

The problem with doing this is many do not understand the bodies cycle in loosing fat. The highs and lows, it can be a bit of an emotional upheaval if you notice an increase in your weight and you are really working your butt off and on track with your eating.

My number one tip for staying emotion free when weighing:

ONLY TAKE NOTE OF YOUR DROPS.

This means keeping record (on paper or in your mind) of drops in weight. Fluctuations are normal and should be expected. When you see a drop, EXPECT it to go up before you see it go down again.

If you are standing there watching the scales like a hawk and expecting steady loss, with no fluctuations and getting emotionally tied into a NUMBER you are going to be unnecessarily stressed, wasting energy that could be used on better things.

So why does this happen?

There are several reasons, (I am not going to get all technical here, lets keep it simple) for women, if you are due for your monthly cycle, this will cause a short increase in weight,

However simply put fat cells will hold water before they drop. And on the cycle will go. (Hmmmmmm.. Other reasons aside a good idea to guzzle that water I think).

So do not get discouraged when you go day after day without the weight going down. Usually the longer it takes to get that next “drop” the LOWER it will be!

So when you go day after day of 100% on your plan, don’t get frustrated…. GET EXCITED!!

When days pass without a new drop, DO NOT GO OFF PLAN or you might not see the new drop that is just WAITING around the corner for you.

It’s there… you just gotta keep earning it!!

STICK TO THE PLAN THE PLAN WORKS…

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2012-06-30T16:44:00.000-07:00

Lets get brutally honest;

Do you struggle with weight problems?
Or have you been on a program and lost a lot of weight and are now struggling to maintain that way of living and eating just to keep the new body you have.?

If I said I can help you, be honest, what would you think?

(I bet you are already thinking this)

“OH here we go, another skinny, fit chick jumping on the diet/weight-loss wagon telling me she can help!Have you had kids? A baby belly, stretch marks or saggy boobs & wobbly bits?I bet if you sniff a cookie you don’t gain a cake?!And how can you relate to the fact that regardless of what I do nothing budges?You want me to pay money for common knowledge and sense? or spend money on special potions or ask me to only consume lettuce leaves, or that apple, all so I can fit into a bikini this summer.
I like my food! So stop teasing me, like so many other people & programs full of empty promises and get back to what you know SC!

What if I tell you I know exactly what you are talking about because I have been right where you are, and probably worse.

If I told you at one stage in my life I was morbidly obese would you believe me?

That I come from genes that metabolically speaking really wants me to be fat?
(Not imaginary fat, really fat).

I have had to work hard to be where I am today and I promise you my results are not just because I used common sense and some google searching.

I have spend over 18 years in the fitness industry, working with and learning from some of the best men and women there are In New Zealand, Australia and USA.
I also was lucky enough to study a bachelor in nursing. This has given me experience in diet, nutrition and the training necessary to really help you.

I have personally developed programs after I was faced with the challenge of being morbidly obese and nothing else would work. I have beaten the battle and have privately helped many others over the years to do the same.

So why come forward and do this now, you may ask?

Like you I am tired of the gimmicks. I am sick of people who have no first hand experience in dealing with many of the REAL issues we are faced with when over weight,out of shape or just need to develop a healthier lifestyle.

Many of these program developers have never had a fat day in their life, no children and so on and yet they can give advise as to how to do it and offer empathy and encouragement on something they can not relate to.

I do not like seeing people being taken advantage of, paying hard earned money for something that is simply common knowledge and without the support and backing to maintain it for life.
It's sad how many diets people will try in their life and how much will be spent not just financially but physically and emotionally to then hit the wall of how to maintain this? How to keep it off? How to stay motivated? How to make it a lifestyle when you don’t enjoy what you are doing.

I am honest when I say I have been there. I have faced countless challenges and over come them and have maintained my body for 8yrs now. I am not only successful in my career as director/pro photographer of SCG but a recognised international fitness model at 38. If I can do it..... Anyone can...

Yes. This is me. (I will share my story another day)

I used my knowledge, experience, years of research and medical background to develop programs that work. I have tried and tested many of them on myself and the ones I can not use (because I recognize we all have different bodies and problems) many have volunteered, followed and succeeded.

I offer plans that are designed for individuals. Not one size fits all.

IN 72 HOURS OUR NEW WEBSITE

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WILL BE LIVE

You will have access to so many exciting things that will help you to become aware and educated and assist in paving the way to a healthier, slimmer, happier you.

Follow our blog and 'Real time results' participants.

Watch this group of people, different bodies, ages, both male and female transform before your eyes.

I will also be showing you how I lean up quickly for a shoot and my own training.

To be honest this was a very painful time of my life I never imagined I would expose myself like this to the world, especially given the work I do now and my position in a very superficial, judgmental industry. So while I am anti deleting/ destroying any image taken I burnt most of my fat pictures. I am glad I have a couple I can share with you all to show you how far I have come, how hard I had to fight. But mostly to give those of you who are in that place now, a sense of hope and a feeling that it is possible.

I do find it hard to put this out there. But you are all worth it.

So join us and get fit and fabulous and start creating your own SCG Body.

For participants who successfully complete our 12 week challenge programs you will receive a complementary mini photo shoot with SCG to show off your efforts and fabulous achievements xxx

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SAVING FACE

2012-05-07T03:32:00.000-07:00

I realize this is a debatable topic and that it is not for everyone.

The content of this blog is simply my own opinion based on my personal experiences. I will not only talk about Botox and fillers but share my experience and reasons for having this work done. Pics and all!!!!
That aside you cant be in my industry and be against it.
I just dont play ignornat or pretend to not have work done.

I know people who have been dead against it and thought I was crazy till they were there with me in person and before their eyes saw the work done and the effects. Within 10 minutes, her mind was changed forever!!!

There are MANY men and women out there who debate to jab or not to jab?
And there are so many reasons one may consider getting Botox or fillers.
The most common reason being those who want a little help to preserve youth, reverse the signs of aging. I mean who doesn't want to look younger longer?
One day you look in the mirror and think 'WOW is that me"? and not 'ohlala WOW..

Getting older is inevitable with that comes the thinning skin, wrinkles, laugh lines, crows feet, age spots.... OH and wisdom LOL, well we hope we have a little by the time we are reaching the wrinkled stage.

It's not always us middle agers or the elderly needing to do it. Look at what stress, illness, harsh work environments can do to ones appearance.

It could be for work related reasons. If you are in the media you are a 'Product' and lets not get BUT thats so wrong... ITS fact that that is how the industry is and if you let your product ware out and dont keep up, your out and there are countless others in line and ready to replace you. Fillers are also used to correct facial symmetry, reduce the appearance in scars.
Botox is not just used to reduce the signs of aging it is also used to treat many other conditions due to its effect of inhibiting the contraction of muscles.
It is used to treat those with extreme sweating, migraine, teeth grinding, and urinary problems such as incontinence, cerebral palsy, postsurgical pain. Infact it can even be covered by health insurance for specific conditions and suitable candidates.

Early intervention
Why do people think its only for the middle aged and up???
For some younger women — females make up 90 percent of all cosmetic surgery procedures — it's as much about preventing wrinkles as hiding them.
"I have no doubt that treating with Botox at young age delays wrinkles," says Fagien.
"What happens is there may be a role in preserving muscle attachments ... a lot of things that occur [in facial aging] relate to chronic muscle movement over the years."
St. Louis plastic surgeon Dr. Leroy Young believes that "if the wrinkle never gets started it won’t be as bad later."

How young is too young?
"If the patient is 18 or older, treatment is concidered acceptable.
"Why wait until you have a problem?"
Early intervention may be good for protecting the skin from the sun's damaging rays.

What's wrong with a few lines?
"Nothing, as long as you're comfortable with them,"
It really is a personal choice.

As a photographer, someone who manages models and talent and a makeup artist. There are many I would sugest treatment to, perhaps just a little tweak would make all the difference on a positive level to their facial symmetry, balance or to prevent the talking forehead...

My story and personal experience.

For myself , I had my first treatment 2yrs ago. Luckily I had been referred to one on USAs best Dermatologists/Face Drs. Proven as he works on many celebrities and common SCG alliances.
I knew I was in safe hands.

However my reasons for going, I had been a very naughty girl and had been a horrific tanorexic for as long as I can remember. I have used tanning beds for at least 19yrs. (we will talk about tanning more another day).

To be honest, I didn't look as bad as i could have given the degree of sun exposure!

I had also been through a very emotionally traumatic time and i swear within 3 months aged 20yrs.

I was almost unrecognizable. I did not look or feel like myself at all.

And I certainly would not have been able to model or represent SCG the way I am expected to.

First picture Prior to ANY face work - Not dates and how fast changes occured

When in looked in the mirror i no longer saw my face but a tired much older person.
Even my children noticed the changes.

In my industry, you are the face of your product.

If I am meant to promote, health and beauty and i look haggered, it just doesn't work. Its not vanity its a harsh fact in a competitive industry and its called maintenance.

I was one of the lucky people to have been introduced to such an amazing Dr on the first time as not all of us have access to this information.

You have to be so careful when getting this type of work done. You cannot just have anyone touch your face! It is a scary decision and choosing a Dr should not be taken lightly.
One shot in the wrong place and you would wish for your old face back or worse that youd never ever had it done. :/

How to find your Dr. I believe in personal referral 110%

In USA I would only ever see one man Dr Chris Crawford from the Dallas Associated Dermatologists

http://dallasassocderm.com/

Not only did I look younger and healthier but he gave me 'MY' face back!
The only Xtra I got was the new lips :)

Which I love and now I actually look like my daughters mother! Argh to have those fat lips naturally!


The first time, I definitely had swelling and a little bruising as you can see here. This was taken 9hrs after. Was gone within the week. Did it hurt? The treatment was minimal pain. It was the first 24hrs after I had pain. Now days I dont get any :)

Dr Crawford is incredible!! He was careful, took everything into consideration and worked like an artist. Looking at my face in a way I recognize in myself when I am creating art.

Results amazing!

AUSTRALIA... After really searching out for some time, I found a Dr who could be trusted to touch my face on this side of the world a miracle worker. She is INCREDIBLE!
Again found via word of mouth... I made friends with some girls (once you have had work you notice who has and who hasnt). These girls looked sooooo good!!! So I was lucky enough to meet their Dr. Like the fabulous Dr Crawford, she is an artist, she is careful, kind, considerate and is not there to make a quick buck.
I have found her techniques differ but I also have found that I now need less and less work and I do not get the swelling at all like I used to when I first started. Its brilliant! She is brilliant and does magic with lips :)
This Dr operates a clinic in Sydney or travels to each state a weekend once a month. Please contact me if you would like to book an appointment for the next time she is in your area.
Her work??? The pictures at the top of this blog of myself was only a few days after my first treatment with her and I will post a few more for you to see. All untouched, no editing at all!!!
I think at 38 Im not looking too bad and I certainly dont look fake or like I have had work done.
I think that right there is pretty evident she can be trusted if you decide to take the step.
So shoot me an email: sarah@sarahcampbell.com for more info.

Poleblitz Gold Coast

2012-04-04T23:31:00.000-07:00

http://www.poleblitz.com

SCG is currently working with Poleblitz Gold Coast to create a stunning coffee book. Aimed to capture and showcase some of the amazing skills and physical results that this rising sport produces in a way only SCG can capture.

Poleblitz is a relatively new company, established in 2009 and based on the Gold Coast. This business has faced much adversity and challenges from the council and the general public upon opening, with all the preconceived ideas that people have about pole dancing.

When you say 'Pole Dancing' your immediate thought is most likely 'strippers'......right???

Well the tide is changing, pole dancing rephrased 'pole fitness' is quickly becoming a recognised, acceptable, effective and FUN way to excercise and sculpt your body.

It is a rapidly growing sport that's transforming what was once the exclusive property of strip clubs into a respectable, admirable and highly athletic sport and a performing art.

There has even talk of it being included in the Olympic games!!!

There are no limits.... Any one can do it!

Poleblitz caters for everyone! Women of all shapes and sizes attend so dont be shy or worried if you have xtra lumps n bumps, with this they will soon be gone!

Classes accommodate all levels of fitness. It can be used as both an aerobic and anaerobic workout.

The benefits of pole fitness are......
An increase in strength, stamina, flexibility, muscle tone, core strength, self confidence, personal achievement and is an excellent form of cardio thus burning excess body fat! We all LOVE to burn body fat now dont we :) But lets not forget the most importnat thing this sport is loads of FUN!

So if your bored with your current exercise regime and looking for something a little different, challenging or slightly out of the box go and see Cheryl or Tyler At Poleblitz.

With competitive prices and an amazing variety of classes covering all aspects of Pole fitness and everything inbetween.

We gaurantee you will love it!!!!
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White coat phobia no more!!!

2012-02-21T16:17:00.002-08:00

My son Bailey (12) has been in and out of hospital from 9mos old till he was 8yrs old.

This caused significant problems over the years as from 2yrs old he developed severe white coat phobia. You can not imagine how difficult and even traumatic a simple Dr.s visit could be.

What is white coat phobia?

A fear or phobia of doctors, nurses etc.

People having had bad experiences in their past with hospitals, doctors or death, can result in an abnormal fear instinct to be inside a hospital or clinic situation. On the other hand, fear of medical procedures can also cause anxiety in a person. Reactions varies from person to person.

After a trip to the dentist yesterday I had to share this footage, for the first time we found a Dentist, Dr Saurav Gupta from Surfers Paradise Dental Spa in Australia who has helped Bailey over come this problem by working with him in a way that seemed to magically work.

I was told Bailey would NEVER be able to have dental work done unless he was under general anesthetic due to the severity of his reactions in the dentist chair. (this was from a Children's Dentist).

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Bailey on one of his MANY hospital stays over the years.


Bailey 5 yrs ago age 7. Bailey is very tall this can also have people treat him older than his age. expecting more.

To get Bailey into this chair took over and hour & running down the street. after 3 more hours he did not get treated.

Bailey on his first visit to Surfers Dental Spa.

I am sure there are other people/parents out there who would LOVE to find a dentist who can banish those Dentist fears/phobias.

So here is a Dentist I swear by. Proof is in the video, I think you can tell by my shocked Mummy tone, I cant believe it!!!.

I think the major difference with this situation was that Dr Gupta built a rapport with Bailey on an inital visit, explaining all that would need to be done and letting him know there was no pressure.

Thank you Dr Gupta and Angie (His fabulous assistant) for doing a brilliant job...

Watch the video footage from Baileys visit to 'Surfers Dental Spa' below.

Watch Baileys Visit to the Dentist here

Please note. Surfers dental spa is more than just a Cosmetic Dentist. They offer a variety of high end facial aesthetics and rejuvenation services also. See their website for details.

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SHOOOOOT ME!!! TODAY I AM A MODEL!!!! (Part 2 Rachels Model experience with SCG)

2012-02-12T20:03:00.002-08:00

OM freaking G......

That was one of the most confronting, challenging, liberating and unforgettable days of my life. It's midnight and i am totally exhausted!!!! BUT I am lying here in bed buzzing from today's events.. SO I must write now while its still Fresh..

Today was my big day. SHOOT TIME! Today I am a model. I get to see and experience it first hand what its like to be in front of the camera.

The day started with a cardio walk with Sarah (this was by no means an easy task, that girl has lllllong legs and she walks fast).

Then back to the apartment for a quick shower and 'four'....yep that's right FOUR applications of fake tan. The metamorphosis begins. Sarah then works her magic with my hair and make-up.

(I'm not to knowledgeable in this area but would assume that finding a photographer that has complete control of her shoot from start to finish would be a rare and amazing thing. It truly helped to make me feel at ease).

Two hours later , outfits are chosen I AM READY!!

I have my first outfit on I'm pumped and then Sarah Campbell 'photographer extraordinaire' picks up her camera and bag and says "lets go".

My mind immediately spins into a wild panic........

"what do mean lets go"????

"Lets go where"????

"You want me to go out there????.....In public????....with people????........Dressed like this"???? SHUT the BEEEP UP!!!!

All this time i was under the illusion that we would be staying in the comfort of the amazing apartment we were staying in. I had it all mapped out in my head. Safe. LOL

(Remember that i am already facing a fear of being in front of the camera).

This is a big thing for me... I am in internal hysteria and follow her out the door like a good little girl under some magic spell.

Into the elevator and down to the forth floor...which at this stage might as well be a lobby in the busiest casino. Sarah has a unique eye, she found some unusual green ottomans and with a little instruction we began.

I felt awkward and uncoordinated (and i probably looked it to) but with a few words of encouragement i mesmerised myself to another place... where there was no-one but myself and Sarah clicking away with her camera.... Because let me tell you when Jo Blogs, Mary-Jane, Grandma, Grandad & the kids are walking past and watching you POSE, it takes having your photo taken to a whole other level!!!! Nerves under control , its time to move on and find another location.

This time we are in the lobby/entrance to the bbq area of the hotel, where there are some sculpture type cylinder things. With little time to get comfortable with my surroundings we are back into it again.

NOTE: Holding awkward sexy poses and making it look effortless and comfortable is truly an art. It is NOT as easy as it looks!

I have a new found respect for what models endure during a photo shoot. It takes alot of focus, endurance and you really have to connect with the photographer to have an understanding of what they are trying to capture.

Once again Sarah was amazing giving me encouragement and direction and helping me to forget that right above us on the staircase was a whole group of people watching ME.

Change of outfit and location, we do it all again.

Sarah Campbell is the Mistress of illusions capable of capturing, prying (damn near dragging in my case) the essence of 'YOU' into a picture.

Make-up application, hair, working with shoes that are to big, clothes that are to small, its too hot, too windy, too sandy (even tho its a beach lol).

'All of this' and more and still try to look comfortable, relaxed sexy and gorgeous.

Six hours, six locations, drenched in water and with sand in places it really shouldn't be, too tired to care we have to stop to pick up groceries and I'm in a towel with scraggy beach hair. BUT by now I'm comfortable in my skin no matter what I am wearing or who sees me. Finally we head back to the apartment.

I am exhausted in every sense of the word. Body-Mind-Soul... But this has also been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

(Pictures in this blog are from my photoshoot with SCG)..

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Taking flight.....

2012-02-06T14:26:00.000-08:00

Well here i am...

Filled with intrepidation and excitement. At 39 I wonder if I have what it takes to have a successful photo shoot, in a world that is dominated by youth and beauty. My body is far from perfect, Its endured the birthing of three beautiful boys and the ravishing of life. I'm definitely not a size six, i have smile lines (and dimples) AND I'm terribly camera shy!!!! All that aside i made a conscious decision last year that I was determined to change the direction of my life, do things that were totally foreign, face fears, take up challenges, tear down walls and build something fantastic....ME....

I arrived in Australia late January 2012, I have now learned that my prep for this shoot was a far cry from what models do to prepare. "They work hard for this". . . But i did up my exercising, exonerated junk food (this is not easy when you have three boys), cut out carbs and watched my portion sizes. I fake tanned and treated myself to a mani/pedi. I was feeling great :)

I've studied Sarah's work for months now and i truly feel the passion she has for her art. I love her images and am very blessed to have this opportunity to shoot with her. If i was asked to describe her work with one word it would be "EXQUISITE"

I have asked questions but i really have no idea what to expect on the day except the unexpected. I'm also under no illusion that at my age modelling is not really a career path (or is it??????) for me but I'm also determined to explore every aspect of the industry so i can i fully appreciate the business entirely. Warts and all.

I AM INTRIGUED!!!

The SCG newbie

2012-02-01T18:59:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, I'm Rachel the newbie of SCG. Sarah has invited me (i pestered her) to join her team, so I'll be blogging on this learning curve as i learn about a whole new trade.

I have little to no experience, but I'm intrigued and super excited to find out how this all works and what makes everything tick. Join me on my journey as i learn about an industry that is completely foreign to me. As i develop my skills and knowledge i will share my views, experiences, shocks, revelations, secrets and loves.

It will be a kinda outsiders incite into the realm of modelling and photography....

And everything in-between....

More soon :)

SCGs Cleaning House

2012-01-25T21:47:00.000-08:00

Bare with us as we clean house.

I am very excited to be setting up new websites with more options and LOADS more info for your hungry little heads!

The SCG team are excited because we can post as many pics and say what ever we like here cause this is 'SCGs DOMAIN"..

Your all welcome..

I am excited to build a good strong SCG community where we all appreciate the same things.

Speak your minds, share your thoughts (be nice) and enjoy our 'ART'.

I am not me if I am not creating and if i am not sharing what I visualize in my mind.

OH reading over this can you tell im 'EXCITED'? LOL get a new word Sarah!! hahaha

Enjoy... SC xxx

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White coat phobia no more!!!

SHOOOOOT ME!!! TODAY I AM A MODEL!!!! (Part 2 Rachels Model experience with SCG)

Taking flight.....

The SCG newbie

SCGs Cleaning House

It is light gray in color and, on standing,
the color darkens slightly at the base of the container.

It is moist to the touch and retains its
moisture even when kept in cool storage for long periods.