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Singapore mums share

how they stay fit despite
their busy schedules
THE Body-
9 Ways To
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Victoria’s Secret
TriED-AnD-TESTED
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Best Hydrating
Sheet Masks
Pg 88 How Much
Carbs Should
You Really
Be Eating?
Pg 82

Get A Sexy Back And Toned Arms

With Just Six Effective Moves
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On The Cover 56
13 JUST STAND UP Research shows that
doing this one thing daily will help you
lose 2.5kg in a year

30 BREATHE EASY The best ways to

cope with congested nasal passageways
or a runny nose.

38 HEALTHY AND HAPPY Three

inspiring mums share their secrets to
staying fit both during pregnancy and
after having kids.

45 BUILD A STRONG, SEXY BACK

Exercises that will help women
(especially mums!) strengthen the upper
body.

56 FLUID POWER This low-impact

toning method that models love
consists of finely tuned moves and light
resistance.

76 POWERED BY NATURE Fresh and

satisfying ideas for plant-based meals,
which science says can fuel your energy
and improve your workout performance.

82 YOU CAN STOP CUTTING CARBS

Carbs boost your energy and help
you burn fat. Learn how to fuel up the
healthy way.

88 HYDRATION HEROES Our

recommendations for sheet masks that’ll
make a difference to your complexion.

44
Mother’s Day
Special
44 EVERYDAY INTERVALS TO THE
RESCUE A quick 15-minute workout you can
do in the comfort of your living room – your
kids can join in too!

46 YOUR BELLY, BACK IN ACTION

Whether you’re newly post-baby or it’ss
been a while since you’ve exercised, theese
strategies will help you get a strong corre
and flat tummy in no time.

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Shape Your
Life
14 NEWS Learn about phubbing – the
new-age way of ostracising. Plus, why
hitting the snooze button every morning

66
does more harm than good.

18 LIVING HER DREAM For actress Shay

Mitchell, the secret to success, health and
happiness comes down to one simple
formula: Work hard, play hard; eat a lot,
work out a lot.

26 THE CONSISTENCY CODE Putting

your healthy routine on repeat boosts
your motivation. But spontaneity is also
key. Find out how you can strike a balance
between both.

L Healthy
Live l hy 
y
29 NEWS A new showerhead with a vitamin
C filter that helps to neutralise 90 per cent of
chlorine and chloramine in the water, and why
you should never hold in a sneeze.

32 “I SUDDENLY BECAME LACTOSE

INTOLERANT AFTER A BAD BOUT OF FOOD
34 POISONING.” A gastroenterologist explains
why this can happen and what to do about it.

34 A PRIZE FOR YOUR HEALTH Collagen

can help you build strength, burn fat, and beat
stress. Here’s how to make the most of it.

Get Fit
51 NEWS The benefit of listening to music
while you exercise, how to get back on track if
you’ve stopped working out, and new running
shoes we love.

66 GET LEAN AND MEAN Strength sets

combined with boxing will get your heart
pumping and metabolism soaring.

68 SWEAT IT OUT Turn heads at the gym

with the latest looks from the Triaction by
Triumph collection.

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May 2018

Eat Right
71 NEWS Quick and easy breakfast 96
recipes, delicious grilled cheese
sandwiches, and the benefits of eating
walnuts.

Look Great
85 NEWS Tips to reduce puffiness
around the eyes, and the negative effects
stress has on your complexion.

90 BEAUTY GOES BOLD From

unexpected highlighter hues to galactic
Plus…
glosses, three beauty champions present 100 SPOTLIGHT
the trends that feel fresh right now.
102 STOCKISTS
93 CAMO QUEENS Concealors that
address a variety of skin issues from blue
circles to red blemishes. 104 QUOTE OF THE MONTH

94 COME CLEAN Cleansing oils that

effectively remove your makeup in a jiffy. Just for Shape
96 STYLE UP Gorgeous pieces from readers…
DKNY’s Sport collection that’ll take you
to the gym and beyond.
28 JOIN OUR STRONG FIT SQUAD
Get stronger, fitter and healthier with
this special community. Sign up at www.
strongfitsquad.sg.

48 SHAPE RUN 2018

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Advisory Board
CARDIOLOGY
Dr Goh Ping Ping,
cardiologist and echocardiologist,
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
COMPLEMENTARY AND
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Sebastian Liew, medical herbalist and
naturopath, Sebastian Liew Centre
Dora Ng, principal acupuncturist,
Complementary Integrative Medicine Clinic,
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
DENTAL
Dr Christina Sim, consultant, restorative
dentistry, National Dental Centre
DERMATOLOGY
Dr Cheong Wai Kwong, consultant
dermatologist, Specialist Skin Clinic
Dr Eileen Tan, consultant dermatologist,
Eileen Tan Skin, Laser & Hair Transplant Clinic
EAR, NOSE & THROAT
Dr Kenny Pang, consultant, Asia Sleep Centre
EXERCISE SPECIALIST
Joan Liew, director and
personal trainer, Fitness Factory
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Dr Gwee Kok Ann, medical director and
consultant gastroenterologist,
Stomach Liver and Bowel Clinic
GYNAECOLOGY
Dr Tan Thiam Chye, consultant
obstetrician and gynaecologist,
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Dr Christopher Chong, consultant obstetrician
and gynaecologist, Chris Chong Clinic
NUTRITION
Jaclyn Reutens, clinical dietitian,
Aptima Nutrition & Sports Consultants
Vanessa McNamara, dietitian,
www.thetravellingdietitian.com
ONCOLOGY
Dr See Hui Ti, senior consultant,
Medical Oncology, Parkway Cancer Centre
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Dr Lee Sao Bing, medical director,
Shinagawa Eye Centre
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PSYCHIATRY
Dr Adrian Wang, consultant psychiatrist,
Dr Adrian Wang Psychiatric and
Counselling Care
SPORTS MEDICINE
Dr Jason Chia, head and senior consultant,
Sports Medicine & Surgery Clinic,
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Dr Patrick Goh, consultant sports physician,
Sports Medicine International
Dr Ben Tan, sports physician, head and
senior consultant, Changi Sports Medicine
Centre; medical director, Singapore Sports
Medicine Centre
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Adjunct Associate Professor Tey Beng Hea,
senior consultant endocrinologist, Division of
Medicine; consultant I/C, Weight Management
Programme, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital;
member of NUHS
INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Call 6389-2222 or visit www.imh.com.sg.
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE GROUP
Call 6496-6000 or visit www.nhg.com.sg.
PACIFIC HEALTHCARE
Call the 24-hour hotline: (65) 6883-6966
or visit www.pachealthholdings.com.
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For information on Parkway hospitals – Parkway
East, Gleneagles and Mount Elizabeth – call the
24-hour hotline: (65) 6735-5000.
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Call the 24-hour hotline: (65) 6311-1111
or visit www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com.
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From The Editor’s Desk

Make time for

things that matter
O
n a typical week, I work out four to five times, and
my go-to exercises include running, calisthenics,
HIIT, and yoga. But I don’t stick to a fixed
schedule. If I’ve had a particularly tiring week,
for instance, I’ll do more yoga classes than usual to calm my
mind and release tension in my muscles. If my work and social
calendars are packed to the brim, then I’ll turn to shorter
workouts like HIIT. I find that keeping things flexible helps me
stick to my fitness routine.
Exercising regularly is even tougher if you have kids and
other commitments, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be
done. In celebration of Mother’s Day on May 13, we’ve profiled
three fit Singapore-based women who have full-time jobs
and kids. Go to pg 38 to find out their secrets to working out
consistently. You’ll be inspired to get moving!

PHOTO TAN WEI TE HAIR JOY TAN/THE STYLE ATELIER, USING GOLDWELL MAKEUP NIKKI FU, USING URBAN DECAY
Besides that, this month’s food and nutrition stories are
worth a mention. If you’ve been trying to eat less meat and
more greens, you’ll love the plant-based recipes on pg 76.
They prove that vegetarian and vegan meals can be really
delicious. And if you have a love-hate relationship with carbs,
you might be pleased to know that they are not evil. In fact,
carbs are good for you. More on pg 82.
And on that note, I’d like to bid farewell to all of you as
this is my last issue as editor of Shape. Thank you for your
support over the past two years. I loved working with my
team and truly had a wonderful time. Enjoy the issue!

LOVE,

Connect with us on Shapesingapore

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SHAPE IN
ACTION...

In need of new workout

clothes? Check out the
two fashion spreads by
art director Ray. The
Triaction by Triumph
spread on pg 68
showcases gorgeous
gear, while the outfits
from DKNY’s Sport
collection on pg 96 are so
stylish you can wear them
out of the gym.

You can find time to exercise even if you children.

Team Shape spoke to three mums – who have one to
four children each – and found out how they stay fit A good cleansing oil is a
and healthy. Turn to pg 38. must-have in your beauty
arsenal if you wear sunscreen
and makeup regularly. Intern
Claudia compiled the best
ones. See pg 94.

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Find time for yourself and recharge Zarelda enjoys a light

with a good night’s sleep. workout pedalling
across old railway
tracks at the Gangchon
Rail Park outside Seoul.

If you must have instant coffee,

Editor Zarelda (left) with
choose Nescafe’s new variants
cycling enthusiast and
with less or no sugar added.
Dutch diplomat Margriet
Vonno (middle).
What we love about
evening runs is the reward
of a beautiful sunset.

Za’s Roseholic Lipsticks provide

intense hydration for up to 12 hours. One of the best motivations to
These guilt-free shirataki exercise is a workout buddy.
noodles are perfect if you’re
trying to cut down on carbs.

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 Feeling rejuvenated after a Capella’s new vegan
morning of energising yoga high tea has sweet
poses and deep stretches. and savoury dishes
that are plant-based,
gluten-free and
refined sugar-free.

We love this vibrant Urban

Decay x Kristen Leanne
Kaleidoscope Dream
Eyeshadow Palette.

Don’t neglect the

importance of
strength training.

The best view comes after

the hardest climb.

Roasted veggies are

always a good idea.

Start your day right with

a wholesome breakfast.
Getting our stretch on at
the new Core Collective
co-working space.

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 In the
May issue…
Eat Right

M
ore and more
fit women are
choosing vegan
and vegetarian
eating plans, driving their
workouts with veggies, fruit,
beans, nuts, and seeds. And it
works. “Vegan and athlete don’t
seem like they should go together,
but a lot of people are surprised

POWERED
to find that plant-based eating
improves their performance,” says
Matt Frazier, a coauthor of The No
Meat Athlete Cookbook.

BY NATURE
In a study at Arizona State
University, vegetarian and
vegan endurance athletes had
better cardiovascular fitness
than – and were just as strong as
Vegan and vegetarian diets can – meat-eating athletes, perhaps To fire up
for tomorrow
fuel your energy and improve your in part because these diets are
typically higher in healthy carbs, morning’s
workout, the latest science shows. says study author and dietitian cardio
Here’s why, plus some fresh and Heidi Lynch. Vegan and vegetarian
runners also eat better overall,
satisfying ideas. other research shows.
“When you train hard, you
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burn more energy and put stress From The No Meat Athlete Cookbook by Matt Frazier and Stepfanie Romine
on your body,” says dietitian and
certified running coach Claire SERVES: 2 > ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 3. In a medium bowl, stir together
Shorenstein. ACTIVE TIME: 10 MINUTES chopped the red peppers, spinach,
“You need to eat more as > 1 cup homemade or store- artichokes, olives, chickpeas,
TOTAL TIME: 55 MINUTES

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a result, including a variety of
plant-based foods that are
nutrient-dense and high in
bought marinara sauce and sun-dried tomatoes.
> Chopped fresh basil,
> 1 large spaghetti squash for garnish 4. Spread half the marinara sauce
> Kosher salt > Cashew cream (optional) inside the squash halves, then

TEXT MARNIE SOMAN SCHWARTZ PHOTOS TED CAVANAUGH

antioxidants, like fruits, veggies,
nuts, and seeds. They help
counteract the stress and reduce
the risk of injury.”
As for protein, most vegans
get plenty, as long as they eat
a wide variety of whole foods,
Claire says. Tofu and tempeh are
great sources, as are whole grains,
legumes, nuts, and seeds.
When going meat-free, be
> Black pepper
> Dried herbs, such as
oregano or basil
> 2 jarred roasted red
peppers, chopped
> 2 cups baby spinach,
chopped
> ½ cup canned or frozen
and thawed artichoke hearts,
roughly chopped
> ¼ cup pitted kalamata
olives, chopped
> 1 cup cooked chickpeas
1. Preheat the oven to 200
deg C. Line a baking sheet
with parchment.
2. Slice the squash in half, scoop
out the seeds, and sprinkle
the insides liberally with salt,
pepper, and dried herbs. Place
on baking sheet, cut side down,
and bake about 30 minutes or
until the squash is fork-tender
and cooked through.
divide the vegetable mixture
between the halves. Top with
remaining marinara and bake for
15 minutes.
5. Garnish with basil and serve
with cashew cream if desired.
Nutrition facts per serving
456 calories, 11g fat (1.1g
saturated), 78g carbs,
15g protein, 19g fibre,
1,657mg sodium

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Pg 76 Want to go vegetarian?
Follow our beginner’s guide.

Eat Right

You T
here’s so much confusion about carbs these days.
Popular eating plans like keto and Paleo claim that
FIND YOUR RANGE
The amount of carbs you should eat each day depends on your
ditching them is the key to gaining muscle, losing weight,
size and activity level. For women who work out moderately
and revving energy. But active women and elite athletes
most days, four grams of carbs per kilogram of body weight
are increasingly turning to plant-based diets, which are naturally
provides the perfect amount of fuel (a tablespoon of cooked rice

can
higher-carb, to power their performance. So once and for all,
has about two grams of carbs). But if you’re regularly putting
what’s the full story?
in more than an hour of intense, sustained effort, you may need
Despite the trend toward heavy proteins, your body must
more, Michele says. For every 30 extra minutes you work out, eat
have carbs to function properly, experts say. Beyond bread,
an additional gram of carbs per pound of weight, she suggests.
pasta, rice, and potatoes, carbs are also prevalent in fruit, green
vegetables, legumes, and even milk. These foods are full of other
GO COMPLEX

stop
healthy nutrients the body needs, including B vitamins, vitamin
C, potassium, calcium, and fibre, so if you limit carbs, you’re
Whole grains, legumes, and fruits and vegetables are far better
missing a lot of vitamins and minerals.
choices than simple carbs (like white rice, white bread, and
Without carbs, your energy level and your workout
baked goods) because they are higher in fibre, which may help
performance also take a hit. That’s because their main job is
to keep your energy – and your weight – steady, lower your risk
to stock us up with glucose, a type of sugar that’s our primary
of heart disease, and promote better GI health, says Keri Gans,
source of fuel, says registered dietitian Cassandra Forsythe,
a registered dietitian and nutritionist in New York City and the

cutting
an assistant professor of physical education and human
author of The Small Change Diet. Aim for 25 grams of fibre per
performance at Central Connecticut State University. That
day, from foods like oats, beans, whole grain bread and pasta,
glucose moves into the liver and muscles to create glycogen
and produce. A good rule of thumb: 20 per cent of a food’s
stores, which your system draws on whenever it needs strength
carbs should come from fibre, Cassandra says. That means a
and stamina. Your body also uses the glucose from carbs to burn
slice of bread with 15 grams of total carbs should contain three
fat for energy, says Michele Olson, a professor of sport science at
grams of fibre.
Huntingdon College in Alabama.

carbs
Glucose powers the brain too. Women who ate a no-carb
diet for one week performed worse on memory tests than those
who followed a low-calorie diet, according to research from Tufts
University. “If you cut off the supply of glucose, the brain can’t
operate as effectively, and learning and memory decline,” says
Holly Taylor, the study author.
Finally, glucose is key to keeping us happy and satiated. “It
helps the brain absorb the amino acid tryptophan, which spurs
the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that boosts
the mood and suppresses the appetite,” says Lisa Mosconi, the
author of Brain Food.
Since carbs are necessary for energy and good health, the
key is choosing the best ones and eating them at the right times
THEY BOOST YOUR to optimise their benefits. Here’s how to get what you need.
SPREAD ’EM THROUGHOUT
THE DAY
To keep your energy levels stable, consume small amounts of
carbs at each meal and snack, and always pair them with protein.
Combining the two nutrients helps you feel full and satisfied,
keeps your metabolism humming, and helps your body build
muscle, Cassandra says. “Eat one gram of protein for every two
grams of carbs,” she advises. Try an apple with peanut butter
or whole grain crackers with cheese. If you’re doing a tough
workout, eat a snack with 35 to 55 grams of carbs an hour or
two beforehand so your body will have enough glycogen stores
to keep you fuelled.

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of stress
S
tress causes hormonal imbalance in
your body which makes everything
go out of whack, wreaking havoc on
the regularity of your periods, causing hair
loss, lowering your immune system, and
also causing skin to suffer many ill effects.
Here’s what stress does to your skin, and
what you can do about it.

TIRED EYES
When people say “oh, you look tired”, it is
more often than not in reference to your
eyes. Stress can lead to sleeplessness, which

Hydrating heroes
translates to dark circles and eye bags as
circulation is adversely affected. This mars
the brightness of your peepers, making eyes
look drawn, droopy, and dull.
We know that getting at least eight
hours of sleep is easier said than done. But

try to switch off and wind down an hour
before bedtime. Read a book or watch a
relaxing show. As for eye care, pick an eye
cream with caffeine to boost microcirculation
and use an eye massager to stimulate the
area to zap eye bags and dark circles. To
conceal those eye circles use a cream-based
concealer that’s made for the eye area so
the formula won’t cake and sink into fine
lines and creases as your eye area moves
a lot. Instead of just applying concealer to
the small stripe under the eye, spread it in
an inverted triangle shape extending down
to the top of your cheeks, this will hide any
DRY, FLAKY SKIN
Skin’s moisture levels can take a hit when
you’re stressed, so load up on lightweight
water-based moisturisers to replenish
moisture. At night, use a richer lotion or
U
se a face mask a day to keep skin dryness and dullness away. This is something
sheet of this face-and-neck mask is
I’ve been practising religiously for the last five years and it has seriously made
infused with 30ml of serum to nourish
a difference in my complexion. There are many types of masks out there – mud
and hydrate skin. The key ingredient in
packs, sleeping masks, sheet masks and the like, but I tend to gravitate towards sheet
the formula is Harungana plant extract
masks on most days. Sheet masks are pampering, hydrating treats and they always
that’s supposed to help improve skin
leave my mien plump and glowing after. Having been a major mask addict for a while
tone and density. Each use results in
now, here are my recommendations for the best sheet masks to try.
less visible fine lines, plus this comes
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FIND BALANCE EVERY DAY!

Just
stand up
Most people pile on weight as they
get older, but there’s a foolproof way
to turn the tide and actually shed
some kilos: Stand instead of sit for
at least six hours a day. According to
a study in the European Journal of
Preventive Cardiology, this simple act
burns 0.15 calories more per minute
than sitting, based on a 65kg person.
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torched a day. Keep this up daily and
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year. Of course, these figures assume

your food intake remains the same.
(Obviously, you shouldn’t eat more if
you don’t want to gain weight!)

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Shape Your Life News
ARE YOU GUILTY
OF PHUBBING?
I
n case you haven’t heard, phubbing is
the act of snubbing someone in favour of
your mobile phone – and it is becoming
increasingly common.
The term phubbing (pronounced
far-bing) was coined in 2012 as part of a
campaign by Macquarie Dictionary, and has
been widely used since then, thanks to the
growing smartphone usage.
Remember when your friend kept
looking at her phone while you were out
shopping with her? Or when she couldn’t
stop checking for messages over dinner?
Whether or not phubbing is justified –
perhaps you have an urgent message
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to reply to, or you’re trying to avoid an
awkward conversation – it is considered rude
most of the time.
A recent large-scale survey by Singapore
Polytechnic students found that a majority
of young adults in Singapore aged 15 to
35 perceive phubbing to be harmful to
relationships with their partner, friends and
family. The effect seems to be the greatest
for romantic relationships.
Of the 785 interviewed, 61.7 per cent
felt that phubbing deteriorates the quality
of conversation, while 58.2 per cent
believed phubbing negatively affects their
relationship with their partner.
And here’s the interesting part: Men are
more particular about phubbing than women
are. According to the survey, 62.8 per cent of
males agreed that phubbing worsens their
relationship with their partner, compared to
54.5 per cent of females.
So the next time you’re out with your
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man (or anyone else you value), it’s best
to leave your phone in the bag – unless
you have established a mutual phubbing
‘protocol’, like if everyone uses their phones
at a specified time, or if you know for sure
that they wouldn’t hold it against you.
After all, no one likes to be phubbed. It’s
the new-age way of ostracising.
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SNOOZE NO MORE
W
hen it’s still dark outside and
your alarm goes off, your first
instinct might be to hit the
snooze button. Just 10 more
minutes, you tell yourself. And when it rings
again, you find yourself hitting snooze, yet
again. Just another 10 minutes. And before
you know it, you’re locked in this vicious cycle
of snoozing and feeling like death when you
finally get out of bed. The truth is, all that
‘extra sleep’ isn’t doing your body any good
since you’re not actually getting any quality
rest. Instead, it’s seriously messing up your
sleep-wake cycles and that is bad news for
your health. Here’s why.
YOUR HORMONES GET MIXED UP
In the morning, your melatonin levels start
falling naturally as a signal to your body that
it’s time to wake up. This is when cortisol –
also known as the stress hormone – kicks
in. Cortisol levels peak just before waking
and help to boost your hunger and energy
levels to prep you for the day. When you
continuously get up, hit snooze and fall back
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asleep, your brain gets confused. It struggles
to correctly register when it should trigger
the release of the right hormones. As such,
you’ll end up feeling more tired when you
finally get out of bed.
YOUR TOILET HABITS SUFFER
Ever noticed how it seems to be easier
to poop in the mornings? That’s because
digestive functions are also affected by
sleep-wake cycles. At night, your colon
generally lies dormant as you sleep. But once
you wake, your colon does the same and
starts contracting to move poop down your
intestines, priming you for toilet time. Hitting
the snooze button five or six times is going to
disrupt this process and can cause your poop
habits to be thrown out of whack.
YOU MAY FEEL HUNGRIER IN THE DAY
Similarly, your tummy also stirs once you
wake up. Ghrelin, the hormone that increases
appetite, should rise when your alarm goes
off. But when you constantly shut it down
by putting your body through a sleep-wake-
sleep-wake cycle, your hunger cues go
haywire. Your body might release ghrelin
earlier or later than normal and trigger
hunger pangs at strange timings of the
day, such as just before bed or in the late
morning, causing you to snack or eat more.
YOU FEEL GROGGIER
If it’s hard to peel your eyes open when
your alarm sounds in the morning, it’s
going to be even harder when you let
yourself fall back asleep only to be jolted
awake 10 minutes later. Your body can’t
figure out when it’s supposed to kick-start
the hormones associated with being awake
and this can make it even harder to get out
of bed. Worse still, this brain fog may last
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throughout the day and leave you lethargic
and unproductive.
The same thing applies if you naturally
wake up just before your alarm – don’t
force yourself to go back to sleep for that
extra 10 or 15 minutes. You’ll end up feeling
groggier than if you’d just gotten out of
bed early.
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For actress Shay Mitchell, the secret to success,
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s hay Mitchell is most confident

not when she’s all glammed up
and gorgeous on the red carpet
but after an intense workout.
“I’m sweaty, and I don’t have an
ounce of makeup on, but that
is 100 per cent when I feel my
best,” says Shay, 31, who loves
boxing. “It’s me in my rawest form, doing something great
for my body, pushing myself as hard as I can, and it feels
so good.”
That realness, along with a curiosity and passion that
motivate her to discover new ventures, has earned Shay
millions of loyal fans. Eight years ago, she went from
working bottle service at a club to landing a role as one of
the main characters on Pretty Little Liars, the popular TV
show that launched her career. Today Shay is starring in
the new TV series You, a romantic thriller that premieres
later this year in the US; has her own production company
and a multi-year deal with Warner Bros. to develop
projects for TV and digital platforms; and is busy creating
videos, posts, and other content for her social media
empire, which includes an incredible 18.4 million followers
on Instagram, 2.8 million YouTube subscribers, and 5.8
million followers on Facebook.
“I am so lucky because I get to do what I love every
day—things I’ve always dreamed of,” Shay says. By
sharing her life, whether it’s her Shaycation travel series
on YouTube, which follows her trips to destinations
around the world, or the killer workout videos she posts
on Instagram, she hopes to inspire others to go after their
goals. “My message is, If I can do it, you can too. If you
really want something, believe in it, and have the drive and
focus, you can attain it,” she says.
Here’s how Shay keeps her momentum going strong
and continues to reach new milestones.

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THE ENERGY WORKOUT
“For me exercise is all about getting stronger. It’s not about weight.
I’ve never even weighed myself. I don’t think you can trust the
scale – I can have a glass of water and be two pounds heavier at
night and then wake up in the morning and be two pounds lighter.
Exercise is about how I feel. I have more energy when I work out. It
makes me amped for the rest of the day, and I feel strong.
“Typically I work out three times a week. Boxing is great because
it keeps me in the moment like nothing else. Usually, my mind is
racing with a million thoughts and ideas, but when I’m in the ring
or boxing with my coach, I really can’t think about anything else,
or I could get hit in the face. I also love to spin because it’s such a
good sweat. And I do Barry’s Bootcamp because it forces me to run.
I’m extremely competitive: If the person next to me is running at a
certain speed, I’ll go even faster. I like the class environment because
it makes you better than you were the class before.”
A BAN ON FOOD STRESS
“People who know me can’t believe how much I eat. I’m not the kind
of person who says ‘I eat pizza’ but then doesn’t really eat it. I eat
the pizza! And I don’t stress out about it. I also have a million snacks.
I’m the biggest fan of popcorn, which I eat throughout the day. Or
I’ll have chips and guacamole or veggies and hummus. And there’s
a sandwich in there someplace too. I’ve learned that as long as
you’re moving, you can have the food you want.”
SKIN LOVE, ALWAYS
A healthy, glowing complexion comes down to the right products.
I’ve used Bioré strips for years. With the amount of makeup I wear
for work, and all the traveling I do, and the working out and the
sweat, those strips really help my skin. I also wear sunscreen every
day. And I always take off my makeup before I go to bed. I think
having healthy skin also comes from being happy and having a
balanced life. I work hard, I play hard; I eat a lot, I work out a lot.”
HAVE NO FEAR
“I’m more confident and optimistic than not. Every one of us has
insecurities. I have a whole bunch of them, but I don’t dwell on
them. Instead, I focus on my strengths. After all, what’s the worst
thing that can happen if you try something new and it doesn’t
work out? So what? You don’t know what you’re going to be good
at until you do it! The same goes for travel: Explore the world;
don’t be afraid of it. Get out there and be adventurous –that’s my
life motto.”
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THE
CONSISTENCY
CODE
Putting your healthy routine on repeat boosts your
motivation. But spontaneity is also key. Here’s the
right mix for max results and zero boredom.
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 C onsistency is one of the most
powerful tools you have. “Your
brain actually craves it,” says
Andrew Deutscher, managing
director of the Energy Project,
a US-based performance-
improvement consulting and
research firm. Consistency not
only powers you through the
day-to-day so you can reach
goals but also makes tough
routines automatic, so you’ll
stay motivated. However,
consistency alone gets
dull. Spur-of-the-moment
experiences add newness
and keep you engaged.
They tap into your brain’s
reward centre, studies show,
providing hits of pleasure. As
a result, you feel invigorated
and inspired. The question,
then, is how can you stay
consistent while at the
same time unconstrained?
There is a way, and it’s key
to your success. These three
techniques will help you strike
a balance between steady
and ready for anything.
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DIG DEEP
You have to start with a solid base of
consistency before you add spontaneity to
the mix. To make those healthy behaviours
stick, identify a higher purpose for
them – something that will give you the
psychological push you need to follow
through. Say you’re trying to work out at
6 a.m. three days a week. Make a list of
meaningful reasons for why you need to
get going, suggests Laura Vanderkam,
author of I Know How She Does It: How
Successful Women Make the Most of
Their Time.
To come up with them, consider this:
How will your routine enhance your life?
For instance, if spending more time with
friends is important to you, a morning
exercise routine can free up your evenings
for get-togethers. Then, when your
mind starts to think of excuses, you’ll
have a ready retort that will help propel
you forward.
FIND YOUR WIGGLE ROOM
Once you’ve gotten into a groove with
your routine, allow yourself to deviate from
it. Otherwise, without any flexibility, the
smallest disruption can feel like failure.
Giving yourself room to play increases
your dedication overall, the Journal of
Building
a little
flexibility into
your routine
increases
dedication
to it, research
shows.
Consumer Psychology reports. So
plan ahead.“Expect that things will
spontaneously happen to change
your schedule,” says Chris Bailey, the
author of The Productivity Project:
Accomplishing More by Managing Your
Time, Attention, and Energy.
“Devise a strategy to accommodate
them.” Having a plan B for when
last-minute dinner invites throw off
your eating routine (such as deciding
to treat the dinner out as a reward
and eating a light, healthy breakfast
the next morning) lets you embrace
the interruptions and see them as
happy surprises.
KNOW WHEN TO CALL IT
Consistency can make challenging
routines almost mindless. That’s a good
thing, but it can also commit you to a
formula you’ve outgrown. Enjoy the
comfort of a routine, but keep an eye on
your results so you know when you need
to make changes. Check in with yourself
about once a month, Andrew says.
Think about what progress you’ve
made recently and what your next steps
should be. “If you find that the benefits
you get from your routine are fading,
tweak or refine it,” he suggests. That
could mean doing something totally
different (boxing instead of running)
or just stepping up your existing plan
(going from a plant-filled diet to a
fully vegetarian one) to keep growing
and achieving.
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ARM YOURSELF WITH KNOWLEDGE!

It’s not uncommon to clamp your nostrils shut

to contain a sneeze, either as a habit or out
of politeness. Howevee r, in a study published
in BMJ Case Reportor s, ear, nose and throat
specialists are now warning that holding your
nose shut during a sneeze could seriously harm
your health. This is because a considerable
amount of air pressure builds up in your lungs
before it is expelled out of thee nasal cavity
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 Live Healthy News
BREATHE EASY
S
inuses produce mucus to keep the
insides of your nose moist and to
keep allergens and pollutants away.
Sinus problems can be triggered
by allergies, or very often because of
anatomical deviations like having narrow
sinuses. And these issues can be a real pain
especially when you’ve got a long day ahead
of you. If you find yourself often waking
up with congested nasal passageways or a
runny nose, here are ways to cope with your
easily irritated sinuses to set your day right.
1 HUMIDIFIER
Dry air causes your mucus to become
thicker. This results in congestion of your
nasal passages where mucus cannot be
drained out properly. The humidity in the
air has a huge impact on your sinuses. A
humidifier provides moist air to effectively
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soothe dryness, irritation or itch in your
sinuses. Try using one nightly to minimise
discomfort.
2 DRINK WATER
Downing enough water keeps the whole
body hydrated, and that includes your
sinuses. Water will also help to keep your
mucus thin for it to flow smoothly. Steer clear
of caffeine or alcohol as they may cause
dehydration.
3 HOT SOUPY FOODS
Hot liquids can help loosen mucus and
soothe dryness in your throat. Choose foods
that come with thin soup bases like chicken
noodle soup. It may sound like an old wives’
tale but a study published in Chest Journal
found that chicken soup may contain anti-
inflammatory mechanisms that improve
the condition of upper respiratory tract
infections.
4 GET RID OF ALLERGENS
If your sinus problems are triggered by
allergens, it would be wise to take measures
to allergy-proof your home. You can start
by using bedding with allergen barriers and
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keeping your pets out of your bedroom.
Avoid having rugs and carpets as they trap
dust easily. You should also wear a mask
when you have to clean dusty areas in your
house. If these measures do not suffice,
invest in an air purifier with an allergy filter
for a cleaner and more ventilated home.
5 HYGIENE
Practising good hygiene habits may be
common sense but it is something many of
us often take for granted. Grime and dirt
from your hands may transfer to your sinuses
easily when you touch your face. Wash your “The secret to HEAR,
hands frequently to protect yourself.
living well and HEAR
6 TAKE A HOT SHOWER
The heat and steam from a hot shower
can relieve congestion and sinus pressure.
longer is: eat half,
Run a hot shower with the doors closed
and inhale the steam. Showering with hot walk double, laugh
triple and love
water can also provide some relief for your
discomfort. Alternatively, inhaling the steam
from a bowl of hot water works too!
without measure.”
7 HOT COMPRESS
If the pressure in your sinuses starts
giving you a headache, soak a cloth in hot
TIBETAN PROVERB

water and place it over your eyes while lying

down. Doing so can help to warm your nasal
passages and ease the pressure.

8 LIGHT EXERCISE
Brisk walks or slow jogs can help to
clear your sinuses as they may trigger your
passages to open up when you take deep
breaths. But it is important to know your
limits and stop immediately if it is worsening
your condition.

9 NASAL SPRAY
If your sinus issues persist despite
all the measures taken, consult a doctor
and get a prescription for a nasal spray.
There are several types of nasal sprays
like a decongestant that helps to clear the
stuffiness by shrinking the swollen tissues in
your nose. Other types include antihistamine
and corticosteroid nasal sprays. Your doctor
will be able to tell you what suits you best.

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Live Healthy
“I suddenly became
lactose intolerant after a bad
bout of food poisoning.”
DAWN CHEN DIDN’T EVEN KNOW THIS WAS POSSIBLE.
S
ometime last August, I had a
serious bout of food poisoning. My
stomach has not been the same
since. From just food poisoning,
it turned into a long-drawn battle with an
incredibly weakened digestive system and,
surprisingly, a severe case of secondary
lactose intolerance.
I’d never had a problem with dairy before
this. I used to drink a cup of milk every other
day and was a huge cheese eater. But since
that August incident, I’ve come to accept that
my stomach will churn and I’ll have the runs if
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I drink even the slightest hint of milk.
Initially, I thought it was because I was
still recovering from food poisoning. But after
seeing three doctors over the span of six
months and tracking my diet, I realised that
my biggest trigger for an upset stomach is
dairy. The worst culprits so far are fresh milk,
ice cream (the tragedy!) and yogurt.
I seriously never thought that this
could happen to me – or anyone else for
that matter. And I’d never heard of anyone
developing lactose intolerance after food
poisoning. So, just what happened to my
gut health? I sussed out Dr Gwee Kok
Ann, medical director and consultant
gastroenterologist at Gleneagles Hospital, to
find out more.
Is it possible to develop lactose
intolerance after a bad bout of
food poisoning?
DR GWEE Yes, it is possible. The enzyme
responsible for digesting lactose, which is
known as lactase, sits on the tips of villi,
the finger-like projections on the internal
intestinal lining. When there is an infection

involving the small intestine, the lactase
is bound to be damaged, thus reducing
one’s ability to digest and absorb lactose.
Sometimes, after an episode of food
poisoning, certain functions of the intestine
may change. Intestinal movements may
become faster and more sensitive to gas,
and an imbalance of the naturally-occurring
bacteria in the colon can also result in greater
fermentation of lactose, which again leads to
more gas. This damage to the intestinal lining
may take up to two months to recover.
Is it possible to suddenly develop
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) after
food poisoning?
DR GWEE An episode of severe food
poisoning is a well-recognised cause of
IBS. This is called post-infection IBS. Other
common triggers of IBS include antibiotic
treatment, majorly stressful life events and
surgery to the gall bladder or pelvis.
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Sometimes, after Can someone who developed
secondary lactose intolerance
an episode of food “train” their body to tolerate
poisoning, certain dairy again?
DR GWEE Most people with secondary
functions of the lactose intolerance do not lose all their ability
intestine may also to tolerate lactose. There is usually some
residual lactase enzyme on the intestinal
change. Intestinal lining that will allow for absorption of small
movements may quantities of lactose.
How well the intestine can handle the
become faster and lactose load will also depend on the speed
more sensitive at which it moves through the intestine. The
faster the intestinal movements, the worse
to gas, and an the lactose intolerance will be. The trick is
imbalance of the to avoid consuming dairy with substances
naturally-occurring that stimulate intestinal movements such
as coffee, and to eat some food before
bacteria in the colon consuming dairy.
can also result in Taking probiotics could also help to
improve the balance of colonic bacteria in the
greater fermentation gut, so that there is less gaseous fermentation
of lactose. of lactose, and reduce inflammation in the
colon so that it is less sensitive to gas. It
is also possible for probiotics to promote
recovery of lactase enzymes and improve
intestinal permeability.
Dr Gwee’s explanation sheds light on why
I’m most intolerant to fresh milk, ice cream
and yogurt since these are all non-solid items
that pass through the intestinal tract very
quickly. Currently, I’m slowly rebuilding my
gut health by taking probiotic tablets daily.
I’m also heeding the advice of Winnie Ong,
fermentation expert and co-founder of local
kombucha and kefir maker Craft & Culture, to
order a mix of probiotic-rich foods like miso
or kimchi whenever I eat out. This introduces
different strains of good bacteria to my
system to strengthen it.
Since I was officially diagnosed as being
lactose intolerant earlier in January, I’ve also
been consciously avoiding dairy. So far, my
efforts seem to be paying off. From needing
to clear my bowels five or six times a day, I
now go just once in the mornings (my usual).
My gut seems less reactive as well, but I still
don’t know if I’ll one day be able to tolerate
dairy again. The thought of never indulging in
a scoop of creamy gelato definitely saddens
me, but it’s a price I’m willing to pay if it
means good gut health.
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Live Healthy
 A PRIZE FOR
YOUR HEALTH
Collagen is being added to everything from protein bars to coffee creamer,
and with good reason. It can help you build strength, burn fat, and beat stress.
Here’s the best way to tap into its powers.
C
ollagen is taking the wellness
world by storm. Once seen
strictly as a skin plumper and
smoother, it may have a whole
range of health and fitness benefits,
new research shows.
For one, collagen seems to improve
joint health. Athletes with exercise-
related joint pain, who took 10g of
collagen daily had a reduction of
their symptoms, a Pennsylvania State
University study found.
The protein, found naturally in your
skin, tendons, cartilage, and connective
tissue, may also help make you stronger
and calmer. “Collagen contains the
amino acids glycine and arginine,
which help the production of creatine,
a substance that enhances muscle
strength,” says Dr Mark Moyad, author
of The Supplement Handbook: A Trusted
Expert’s Guide to What Works & What’s
Worthless for More Than 100 Conditions.
Glycine appears to have a calming
effect on the nervous system, which
can improve sleep, Dr Moyad says.
And it blunts the body’s inflammatory
response to stress, protecting
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the stomach lining from anxiety-
induced damage.
Since production of collagen slows in
your 30s, bumping up your levels could
be a smart move. But where you get it
and how much you take are important.
Try this four-point plan to determine the
best sources and amounts for you.
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“The best source of collagen is from whole
foods,” says McKel Hill, dietitian and founder
of Nutrition Stripped (@nutritionstripped). If
you’re eating a high-protein diet, you should
be getting collagen, she says. All meat and
fish have it, but the things we rarely eat, like
the tendons, offer the most. So if you’re trying
to boost your levels, Dr Moyad suggests bone
broth, made by boiling those collagen-rich
parts. Egg whites and gelatin (as Jell-O or
mixed with milk and stirred into coffee) are
good options, too.
If you don’t eat meat, opt for plant sources
of proline and glycine, two of the main amino
acids in collagen, Dr Moyad says. You can get
them in legumes like soya beans and spirulina,
an edible blue-green algae that can be
added to smoothies, as well as agar-agar, a
substance derived from marine red algae that
can replace gelatin in vegan desserts, he says.
KNOW THE KEY PLAYERS
Certain nutrients can kick-start the body’s
production of natural collagen and maximise
the effects of the collagen you get from
foods or supplements. Dr Moyad calls out
three vital factors: vitamin C and iron, which
are both essential for collagen production,
and omega-3 fatty acids, which protect the
body’s collagen stores from damage.
You can easily get them from foods
like bell peppers, broccoli, and citrus fruits
(vitamin C), as well as shellfish, red meat,
and dark leafy greens (iron), and salmon,
mackerel, and other oily fish (omega-3s).
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If you don’t eat much (or any) meat, you
may want to consider collagen powder or
pills if you’re aiming for a higher dosage,
Dr Moyad says. Look for a supplement that’s
approved for sale by the Health Science
Authority (HSA). Start adding it to your
diet slowly: First, take 1,000mg for two to
three weeks. If you notice perks – your joints
feel better or you fall asleep faster – stick
to that dosage. But if you don’t see any
effects, go ahead and increase your intake in
increments of 1,000mg until you get results
or hit 15,000mg, whichever comes first,
Dr Moyad says.
TIME IT RIGHT
If you’re using collagen to step up your
workout performance, consume it within
an hour after exercise, just as you would
with any other protein. People who did
so improved their muscle strength and
mass, according to research published in
the British Journal of Nutrition. That timing
appears to be critical because your muscles
may be able to use collagen better to grow
immediately after a workout, study author
Denise Zdzieblik says.
On the other hand, if busting hunger
is your goal, take satiating collagen in the
morning or afternoon, depending on when
you tend to get hungriest, Dr Moyad says.
Supplementing your breakfast or lunch with
a dose of collagen (it’s tasteless, so stir it
into a smoothie or even water) will help take
the edge off cravings
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Stir a spoonful of coconut,
vanilla, or gingerbread creamer
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into your morning coffee.
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Mother’s Day Special

FIT
for life
S triking a good work-life balance usually becomes
a challenge once you have kids, and maintaining a
fitness routine is likely to become a fantasy, rather
than a reality. But working out is important as a
mum as it gives you the energy you need to run the
household and it relieves stress, amongst other
benefits.
Whether you’ve recently given birth or stopped
Then turn to the various workouts. We have
three sequences that’ll strengthen your body
from top-to-toe. The best part is, you’ll just need
roughly fifteen minutes or so to do each of these
home-based workouts, so fitting them into your
busy schedule will be a breeze.

exercising for some time, this issue’s special will

be useful. First, read about three Singapore-based
mums who have found a way to juggle their jobs, kids
and fitness routines. Their stories will inspire you to
get off the couch.

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Eva,
6 months

Healthy
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and
happy
Lea, 2 years
& 11 months

These three inspiring

mums share their
secrets to staying
fit both during
pregnancy and after
having kids.

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 She finished a marathon
with a personal best
timing despite being six
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weeks pregnant
As a former school gymnast for 11 years, 38-year-
old Yvonne Chee has been active her whole
life. She has always enjoyed sporting activities
and switched to leisure running when she was
older. Yvonne completed her first marathon in
2007 and in 2013, she crossed the finish line of
the Antarctic Ice Marathon and became part
of the 7 Continents Marathon Club – an elite
group of runners who’ve ran a marathon on all
seven continents. Globally, there are only slightly
over 200 members who qualify. Her next goal?
Conquering the North Pole Marathon.
Since she’s such an avid runner, it seems
unsurprising that Yvonne has already completed
17 marathons to date. Her last marathon in March
2017 saw her representing Singapore at the New
Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon where she
finished with a personal best timing of 3hr 23min.
What she didn’t expect though, was that she was
already six weeks pregnant with her second child
at the time. “Had I known, I definitely wouldn’t
have done a full marathon when I was still in
my first trimester,” says Yvonne. Thankfully, her
pregnancy went by smoothly and her second
daughter Eva was born in November 2017.
Pregnancy tends to be a time when many
women scale back their workouts, preferring
to err on the side of caution and take things
easy. But staying active also has its benefits.
Throughout her second pregnancy last year,
Yvonne kept fit by exercising daily. She took part
in eight races – of up to 10km each – while she
was expecting, and even finished in first place
during a 10km race she did when she was 20
weeks pregnant. “I ran until I was in my seventh
month of pregnancy. In the last two months of
my pregnancy, I switched to working out on stair
climbers and elliptical machines at the advice
of my gynaecologist as it became increasingly
uncomfortable to run when my baby got
heavier,” says Yvonne.
To keep up with her fitness regime, Yvonne
I work out because… I want to
stay healthy and because I enjoy
also had to adjust to carrying more weight
the post-workout endorphin rush.
around while running, and to learn to overcome
the fatigue she faced during her first and third
trimesters. “In order to cope, I adapted a flexible
To me, being a good mum
approach for my training. I didn’t have a target
means… loving my children
for who they are and providing
pace or heart rate to hit and I continued running
them with a safe and nurturing
at a comfortable pace.” After all, a healthy
environment to grow up in.
mama means a healthy baby, and working out
during her pregnancy was a way for Yvonne to
feel good about herself in spite of the physical
The thing I love most about
changes her body was going through.
being a mum is… waking up to
my girls, watching them smile and
“Ultimately, it’s important to listen to
grow up and finally understanding
both your doctor and your body. If you’re
what true and unconditional love is.
going through a normal pregnancy with no
complications, I’d advise expecting mums to
keep doing what they’ve been doing before they
My children make me… a happy
and contented person.
got pregnant – be it yoga, pilates, spinning or
running – but to tweak the intensity and duration
of the workouts accordingly,” she says.
My biggest time-saving tip is…
to exercise during lunchtime at
These days, as a mum to two young
work.
daughters, Yvonne only averages about five
hours of interrupted sleep each night before she
gets up at around 5am to run. Every workout is
If I only have five minutes
time away from her kids so she tries to sneak in
to work out, I will… pick up a
skipping rope and skip.
her runs before they wake up. Though only four
months post-partum at the time of the shoot,
she runs daily for at least 50 minutes each time
When other mums tell me they
as she’s training for the London Marathon in
don’t have time to work out, I
April.
say… it’s about prioritising.
But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s easy.
When asked if there are days she wakes up and
My motto as a mum is… to try
my best. I won’t know everything
doesn’t feel like running, Yvonne will tell you
and may fail at times but at least
point blank: “Every day! But I push myself to do
I’ve tried and will learn from my
it knowing I’ll feel better after a run. Working out
mistakes.
is as important as eating and sleeping so if you
make exercising a priority, it will happen.”
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Doing a mix of
workouts has
helped her
cope with four
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pregnancies &
motherhood
nyla, 6
dawn, 39
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It’s hard to imagine life without exercise when
you are Dawn Sim. The 39-year-old yoga
and pilates instructor, and founder of Trium
Fitness, has been active every day for as long
as she can remember.
From the tender age of six, she took part
in swimming competitions, competed in track
and field, and went on to race in triathlons
and marathons. As such, her weekly fitness
routine comprised running, swimming, yoga,
pilates and resistance training at the gym. “I
don’t take days off where I do nothing. I’m
an advocate for daily exercise. Movement is
therapy,” she says.
Even when kids came – four, to be exact,
Dawn kept working out by making smart
Nyx, 12
modifications. “During my pregnancies, I did
power walking instead of running, and swam
two or three times a week to maintain my
stamina. I continued to practise yoga and
pilates daily as that helped with nausea and
improved my mood and energy levels. I also
did resistance training during my second,
third and fourth pregnancies.”
According to Dawn, exercising helped
her avoid back pain, pelvic floor weakening
and urinary incontinence, which are common
complaints among new mums. Working out
during pregnancy also let her maintain the
strength she needed to manage her kids and
household chores without help.
Of course, she has had a fair share of
obstacles.
During her third pregnancy, Dawn had
amniotic fluid leakage, which meant that her
baby was at risk of a premature birth. And
in her fourth pregnancy, she suffered from
excruciating pelvic pain that made it difficult
to get in and out of bed. “Throughout these
challenges, I scaled down or modified my
movements so I could still get some exercise
in. The key thing is to know how to safely
modify the moves to avoid putting myself and
baby at risk,” says Dawn, who got certified in
pre- and post-natal yoga training as well as
active birthing after having her second child.
As if working out during pregnancy wasn’t
challenging enough, maintaining a fitness
routine after having kids proved to be trickier.
In her first few years of motherhood, she
lived in France and the US, as her husband,
a Lieutenant-Colonel with the Republic of
Singapore Air Force, was posted to those
countries for work. “I didn’t have anyone
to help me watch my kids, so I had to be
creative in order to fit in my postnatal
workouts, housework, sending my older kids
to school and back, and teaching yoga to the
community where we lived,” Dawn recalls.
That meant having to involve her then-
babies in her workouts, either having them on
the mat or carrying them in the carrier. Dawn
would also sneak in quick training sessions
when they napped. Whenever she ran, cycled
or hit the gym, she would take her kids along.
Now that Dawn is back in Singapore for
good, the parenting load is shared with her
helper and retired parents.
As you can imagine, Dawn’s sporty
lifestyle has rubbed off on her daughters,
aged 12, 10, six and two. The girls are often
featured in her Instagram (@thatmomoffour)
posts, imitating her movements or striking
similar yoga poses.
Though the family regularly does a host of
activities together – such as yoga, aerial yoga,
swimming, skating and hiking – Dawn has no
expectations for her children to emulate her.
She says: “I only want for them to be healthy
and happy individuals who enjoy being
active. Seeing how they respect and care
for one another and others is what brings
me the greatest joy. If they decide to pursue
sports that they’re passionate about, I’m fully
supportive.”
Currently, her oldest girl Nyx, 12, bowls
competitively, while second child Nya, 10,
does gymnastics in school.
I work out because… it improves
the quality of my life and sets a great
example for my children and those
around me.
To me, being a good mum means…
being able to carry out my duties and
promises to my children, and inspiring
them to be amazing individuals. The
impact is not there when you’re telling
them to exercise and eat well, and
you’re doing otherwise.
The thing I love most about being
a mum is… knowing that no one can
ever take my place in my children’s
hearts, and hearing them tell me “I
love you mummy”.
My children make me… always want
to be the best that I can be.
My biggest time-saving tip is…
online grocery shopping! I dread
waiting in line for anything.
If I only have five minutes to work
out, I will… do sun salutations!
When other mums tell me they
don’t have time to work out, I
say… make time.
To me, working out is as
important as... brushing your teeth.
 
My motto as a mum is… There is
no way to be a perfect mother, but a
million ways to be a good one.
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She’s inspired her

nine-year-old daughter
to love sports and work
out every day
natalie, 46

lilliana, 9

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 When Natalie Dau turned 46 years old
earlier this year, she kicked off her birthday
celebrations by competing in a friendly
burpee challenge with her husband and their
nine-year-old daughter, Lilianna. It’s clear that
Natalie doesn’t run a typical household – and
she isn’t your typical mum either. She is also
an athlete, personal trainer, and entrepreneur
– she runs her own fitness website called The
Daily Escape.
Yes, she literally lives and breathes all
things fitness, but this hasn’t always been
so. Natalie was previously working in the
corporate world where frequent business
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trips and late-night conference calls were the
norm. She made a career change in 2013 as
she was looking for a new challenge, and the
rest, as they say, is history.
Most notably, she’s become a formidable
competitor in obstacle course races. In
2015, she was talked into trying out the
first Singapore Spartan Race by the CEO of
Spartan Race Australia. “I had no idea what I
was in for,” she says.
After the first race, she was hooked
and has since gone on to compete in these
events on a global level. Her biggest fitness
achievement to date is finishing first from
Asia in the men’s and women’s category of
the Spartan World Championships in the
USA last year.
Today, Natalie is also an ambassador
for gyms like Triplefit and brands like
Reebok. She works out for at least 45
minutes every day, doing Crossfit, road
running, track and/or gym sessions.
You may think that juggling all these
commitments will leave her no time to be a
I work out because... it
makes me a nicer person.
mother, but she has always made it a point
to be present for Lilianna. In fact, Natalie
has played a key role in developing her
To me, being a good mum
daughter’s active lifestlye.
means... leading by example,
empowering my daughter to
“As part of my time management, I try
be strong, and inspiring her to
and get a lot of my exercise in when she is
be the best that she can be.
at school or before she wakes up, and then
I am free to watch her participate in her
own sports,” says Natalie.
My daughter inspires me
As such, Lilianna started swimming
to... try new things and be a
better human.
since she was six months old and was
doing mini tennis and dance by the time
she was two.
My biggest time-saving
Now, Lilianna does Brazilian jiu-jitsu,
tip is... always be prepared
for the next day. I go to bed
basketball, swimming and athletics. It has
with my clothes planned
always been Natalie’s intention to expose
ready, food organised and
Lilianna to various basic sports – the ones
bag packed so I can hit the
that will lay the foundation for her to do
ground running. Literally! The
anything, she says.
investment in taking those 10
Sounds overwhelming? Not for Lilianna.
minutes at night to do so pays
Even on Mondays, her only free day of the
dividends the next morning.
week, she chooses to do some physical
activities.
“On Mondays, I relax, watch TV and
If I only have five minutes
sometimes go for a swim or downstairs to
to work out, I will... do
push-ups, air squats, sit-
skateboard,” says Lilianna. “I want to be
ups, dips and burpees for
like mummy.”
50 seconds each, taking 10
Growing up in a household where
seconds of rest after each
fitness runs in the blood, and seeing her
exercise.
mother head out to run or hit the gym is
nothing unusual to Lilianna. That’s why
eating healthy and exercising has become
When other mums tell me
part of her lifestyle, says Natalie.
they don’t have time to
Under Natalie’s guidance, Lilianna has
work out, I say... you need
to make time as no one else is
learned to make healthy food and lifestyle
going to do it for you.
chioices on her own. She has only ever
eaten at McDonald’s once in her life and
she absolutely doesn’t mind that. Instead,
To me, working out is as
she starts every morning with a smoothie
important as... eating.
and regularly packs salads to school.
And when it comes to spending quality
My motto as a mum is...
don’t sweat the small stuff as
time as a family, working out together
no one is perfect. We are all
trumps other activities. They go for runs
doing the best we can.
and Natalie brings Lilianna along for
her athletics training twice a week and
bootcamp workout once a week.
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everyday
1 LOW SQUAT JUMP 4 TRICEPS DIP floor). Keeping upper
Standing with feet Sit on floor with knees body still, straighten
hip-width apart, lower bent, feet flat, and legs so they form a
into a squat so that hip palms on floor directly 45-degree angle with

intervals
crease is just below below shoulders; lift the floor, then bring
knee level. Jump hips off floor several them back to start.
straight up and land in inches to start. Bend Scale up Crunch up
a low squat. elbows directly behind and hold upper-body
you, about 90 egrees, position as you do reps.
2 PLANK JACK

to the rescue
then straighten arms to
Start on floor in plank return to start. 7 LOW JACKS
on palms. Maintaining Scale up Walk feet Standing with feet
upper-body position, forward a few steps to wide, toes turned out
jump feet out and in. do dips. slightly, lower into a
Scale down Quickly squat so that hip crease
Your living room is a workout step one foot out, then 5 UP UP, DOWN DOWN is just below knee
the other, then back in. Start on floor in plank level. Maintaining low
waiting to happen, and we’ve on forearms. Lift right position, jump feet in
3 SUPER WOMAN forearm to plant palm and out.
got your quickie routine – the Lying face down on on floor, straightening Scale down Do
floor, lift torso a few standard jumping jacks.
kids can join in too! inches off floor and
right arm, then repeat
on left. Reverse
bend knees; reach movement back to Repeat exercises 1 to 7.
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ifteen minutes is your sweet spot, says trainer hands back toward forearm plank.
Courtney Wyckoff, the creator of fitness ankles and hold for 55 8 PLANK HOLD
company Momma Strong, who designed this seconds. 6IN-AND-OUT ABS Start on floor in plank
workout so you can do it anywhere there’s Scale down Lift Lie face up on floor on palms. Hold for 1
enough space to hold a plank, With the right mix upper body (arms with hands under minute to finish circuit.
and intensity, “you won’t walk away thinking that extended forward) tailbone and knees Scale down Hold for
you have to fit in more.” Do as many reps of each and straight legs a few bent 90 degrees, feet 30 seconds; rest and
exercise as you can for a minute before moving inches off floor and in air (shins parallel to repeat.
on to the next. hold.

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Six moves
to stand tall
1 hip bridge
Lie face up on floor with
knees bent and feet flat,
arms on floor by sides. Lift
hips, squeezing glutes, so
that body forms a straight
line from shoulders to
knees. Hold for 2 to 3
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seconds, then lower for
2 to 3 seconds. Do 12 to
15 reps.
Scale up Lift 1 leg
as you’re in the bridge
build a
position.
2 goblet squat
Stand with feet wide,
strong, sexy back
toes turned out slightly,
arms crossed (fingertips
on shoulders) or holding
a 2 to 5kg dumbbell
with both hands in front
of chest, elbows bent
by sides. Keeping chest
Mums do heavy lifting and leaning every day. lifted, lower into a squat
H
so hip crease is slightly
Here’s how to keep your posture on point to below knees. Hold 1 count
prevent imbalances and pain. and return to start. Do 12
to 15 reps.
aving kids means lots of repetitive moves (toting, lifting, pushing) that can Scale up Hold a heavier
tweak your alignment. But shoring up your postural muscles – the ones that dumbbell.
get the most taxed doing all of the above – is actually pretty simple. You’ll
want to do moves and stretches that counteract the imbalances you’ve 3 plank
created. Alycea Ungaro, owner of Real Pilates studios in New York City, Start on floor in plank
suggests using a 2-to-1 ratio: “If you’re weak on your left side – maybe it’s the on palms, with body
arm or hip you don’t use to carry your kid – do a side plank on your left arm, balanced between hands
one on your right, and then left again to even things out.” (The same ratio goes and feet. Keep abs tight
for stretching, only the extra TLC is for your tight, overtaxed side.) so that your back is
And when you’ve got 10 minutes, do the drills on the right from Shannon straight. Hold plank for 1
Crumpton, a postnatal fitness specialist in Montgomery, Alabama. She uses minute.
these posture-strengtheners with her mum clients because, she says, “the best Scale down Hold for 30
defence is a good offence.” seconds, rest, and repeat.
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4 bird dog
Start on all fours on floor.
Simultaneously lift right
arm forward and left leg
behind you. Hold for 1
count, then lower to start
position. Switch sides and
repeat; that’s 1 rep. Do
10 reps.
Scale up Do this move
from plank position
instead of on all fours.
5 heel-floor tap
Lie faceup on floor with
arms by sides and knees
bent with feet in the
air (shins are parallel to
floor). Lower left heel to
tap floor, then return to
start. Switch sides and
repeat; that’s 1 rep. Do 10
reps.
Scale up Extend legs
straight up and alternately
lower heels to floor with
straight legs.
6 Seated Spine twist
Sit on floor with legs
extended in front of you.
Cross left leg over right,
placing left foot on floor
outside right knee.
Rotate torso toward left,
pressing right upper arm
against left knee and
reaching left arm slightly
behind you, palm on
floor. Hold for 30 to 60
seconds, then switch sides
and repeat.
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Your
belly,
back in action
Whether you’re
newly post-baby
or it’s been awhile
since you exercised,
these strategies will
help you rebound
with a core that’s as
strong and flat as

T
you need it to be.

here are some things you miss after having kids. “But
fit abs are definitely not something you need to say
goodbye to,” says Michele Olson, an adjunct professor
of sport science at Huntingdon College in Alabama, who
has done tons of research on training those key core
muscles.
Will your abs be weak when you initially emerge
from 40 weeks of pregnancy? “Yes,” Michele says,
“because they’ve been overly elongated.” But they
won’t be irretrievably stretched out like last year’s
Spanx. It’s really the connective tissue, or fascia, of the
abdominal wall—and not the muscles—that becomes
more elastic to accommodate your growing bump. For
your abs to tighten up, they actually need to regain
their muscle memory, so to speak. “After pregnancy,
your abdominals have to relearn working in their normal
range,” says Carrie Pagliano, a doctor of physical therapy
at Georgetown University Medical Hospital, who has
worked on rehabbing abs with postnatal women for 18
years. “The good news is that you can achieve great ab
conditioning at all stages—whether it’s three weeks after
delivery or after you’ve had your third child.”

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 First, find your fat-burning pace
Once you’ve gotten the green light from your doc to
exercise – or it’s been some time since you’ve had a child
– and you’re safely back at it, you need to work intervals
into your cardio. High-intensity interval training, a.k.a.
HIIT, is as close as you can get to zeroing in on lingering
abdominal fat: Numerous studies show that doing HIIT is
more effective at burning off ab fat selectively (it mobilises
certain fat-releasing hormones called catecholamines) than
doing steady cardio. Spin, take a sweaty circuit class, or
simply alternate pushing your pace for a minute and then
going easy for a minute.
Then rep to reach your deep abs
Here’s the deal: The reason why compression moves – think
navel-to-spine exercises like planks – have perennial appeal
to us, post-baby or not, is that they draw in that deepest of
ab muscles, the transverse abdominis. Often referred to as
the TA or TVA by trainers, this muscle is also unique in that
Two smart moves for a trimmer belly:
it’s the only one in your core that does a full 360 around
your waist, and it therefore has superior cinch-you-in
powers, Michele says.
That’s a crucial property as you’re trying to pull it all
together after pregnancy – especially since you’re also
working on rekindling your abs’ contracting power. “If you
learn how to activate the TA, you get that deep, underlying
tension on the fascia that helps build the foundation of
your core and improve ab separation,” Carrie says. “And
pretty much everyone has some separation in pregnancy.”
Many times, these mini gaps naturally patch themselves
post-baby, she notes, but targeting the TA should get you
there faster. (Curious whether your abs have any residual
separation? Lie face up on the floor with knees bent, and
crunch up as you press your fingertips horizontally atop the
center of your abs a few inches above the belly button to
see if you feel any finger dipping lower than the rest. If so,
there’s your gap. Do the same just below the belly button.)
Wherever you are on your ab-flattening mission, here
are five moves designed precisely to tighten those deepest
abs from trainer Anna Kaiser, founder of AKT studio in New
York City. “Once you strengthen your TVA, you can move

HIIT workouts to help burn off belly fat on to more intense exercises like jackknifes or plyometrics,
which also recruit your superficial ab muscles – the
and the exercises below to firm your obliques and rectus abdominis, a.k.a. six-pack muscles,”
Anna says. “Then your ab strength and definition will come
deepest abs. even quicker.”

Your bounce-back plan

Tummy toner
Sit on a stability ball
(or a chair) with
your feet planted
on the floor. Inhale,
expanding your belly,
and then exhale,
pulling your navel to
your spine as deeply
as you possibly can.  pelvic pulses (tucking
Hold for one count,
let your belly button
halfway out, then
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Belly burn
Start on the floor
(or a yoga mat) on all
fours. Press into your
palms and round
your back (like cat
pose in yoga). Pull
your navel to your
spine, then do small
your pelvis with little
thrusts), exhaling each
time and pulling your
C curve
with arm extension
Sit on the floor with
knees bent, feet flat,
and a small pilates ball
(or a rolled-up towel)
at the base of your
spine. Round your
lower back into the ball
(so your torso forms
a C shape), and draw
your navel to your
spine. Hold that position
C curve
with leg extension
Start seated on
the floor in the C-curve
position with back
rounded into a small
pilates ball or a rolled-
up towel and navel
pulled in to spine; keep
hands by sides with
fingertips touching the
floor. Maintaining hold,
lift and extend your
C curve
with twist
Repeat C curve with
leg extension, this
time very slowly
twisting your torso
toward the leg
you lift. Start by
lifting right leg and
rotating torso and
left shoulder toward
right; return torso
to center and lower

forcefully pull it back
in as you count “one”
out loud (to make
sure you’re not
holding your breath).  them to the
Do 20 reps, counting
aloud. Rest (taking
one big belly inhale
and exhale) and
repeat twice more.
navel deeper (but don’t hold your right leg directly in leg. Do 8 reps, then
to your spine. breath) as you slowly front of you. Bending switch sides and
Do 20 reps. Rest swing your straight knee, return right repeat. Rest and
and repeat. arms up, then lower foot to floor. Do 8 repeat.
reps, then switch legs
floor. Do 10 reps.  and repeat. Rest and
Rest and repeat.  repeat.
Scale up Scale down
Hold 0.5 to 1.5kg hand Grab behind your
weights to perform the knees for support.
exercise.

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Hitting the gym can get boring after
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those who plugged in to upbeat songs
enjoy working out 28 per cent more
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Q
“How do I motivate myself to get
back on track after not working
out as rigorously as I used to?”
Forget the past and find your new daily
max. Many of us fall into the trap of
setting high expectations for what our
workouts need to look and feel like in
order for them to be effective. I motivate
myself by being real and asking, “Where is
“What’s the best way to gain muscle? I
want a rounder butt and also a breast lift.”
Unlike with losing fat – where you can’t
exactly target the areas you’re trying
to trim – you can spot train for muscle
gain. Building up certain body parts is a
matter of working those muscles to total
fatigue so they break down and rebuild
better. For the booty, I always recommend
pilates – moves like small concentrated leg
circles and isolated side kicks – walking
lunges, and weighted hip thrusters: Sit on
the floor with your back against a weight
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my body at today?” Maybe you’re simply
dragging, and that’s fine – it just means
you pick a lighter set of weights than usual
but end up hitting more reps. You know
darn well that moving at any intensity is
better than not moving at all.
bench (knees bent and feet flat), holding
dumbbells in both hands so the handles
rest atop your hip crease; press hips up
until your torso is parallel to the floor and
your upper back is resting on the bench.
For building up your chest, zero in on flyes
along with chest presses using an inclined
bench instead of a flat one. Aim for doing
15 to 25 reps with enough weight so that
those last reps are tough to do – embrace
the struggle!
MIND BEFORE BODY
DO (the now) YOU
As a group instructor at many events, I get
to work with tons of women. And I’m always
overwhelmed by those of you who admit that
the biggest obstacle in your fitness journey is
actually yourself. Or more specifically, your for-
mer self. (And considering that first question on
this page, we could use a deep dive into why.)
It’s only human that we make comparisons with
one another – especially with social media so
rampant – but it turns out the greater adversary
is the version of us when we were at our fittest.
Rather than celebrating how capable our
bodies are and giving ourselves a pat on the
back for having the mental toughness to even
complete a workout, our mind goes, “Ugh, I
used to run faster” or “Why is this so tough for
me now?” And even, “I’ll never be as thin as I
was then.”
Any of this sound familiar? Trust me, it
does for me too. My mind wanders all over
when doing workouts each week, but I urge
you to take the power back. You alone set the
tone for your mindset. When you switch from
chastising yourself to instead cheering yourself
on, that plays out as you exercise and translates
to a consistency that will ultimately drop you
off at the doorway of your goals. So no more
comparing you with a former self. Just show up
and be in your body, at that moment, without
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Fluid
power This new low-impact
toning method is a mix of
finely tuned moves using
light resistance and zero
pulses. And it’s seriously
caught on, thanks to the
streamlined silhouette
it can shape, plus the
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 A NEW ANGLE
When you work your
body in all directions, it
nets standout results. You
maximise the ab cinching.
Your arms and legs pop with
extra definition. And the
butt – well, that transforms
the most. “We have such
complex bodies, and the
goal of your training should
be to get as many muscles
fired up in as many ways
as possible,” says Stephen
Pasterino, the founder
of P.volve in New York City.
The studio’s body-firming
workouts employ light-
resistance tools – bands,
the Pilates magic circle,
dumbbells, ankle weights,
gliding discs, even a custom
ball-and-band combo
called the P.ball – to do a
series of varying lifts so you
reach every muscle fibre.
“You can really bring out
all these little muscles for a
big visual impact,” Stephen
says. Top models swear
by the method (including
Maryna Linchuk, seen here,
who has regularly modelled
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techniques are great for
activating and strengthening
muscles,” says Stephen,
who has a certification in
applied functional science.
“The P.volve method is built
on them, and that’s why I
describe it as pre-hab.”

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SMART
MOVES
We asked Stephen to
develop a sample of his
method, using his inventive
glider exercises, that would
especially tighten the lower
body, a P.volve speciality.
Extending your leg fully with
the ball of your foot pressing
into the glider is key, he
says. It puts an emphasis
on building strength
throughout the eccentric, or
lengthening, motion of an
exercise. “You’re constantly
stretching the muscle and
working it from end to end
for a lean look,” Stephen
says. “Plus, every move
is full body, so you’ll burn
through calories.”

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WORKS
Do these moves in the order
shown for the number of
reps indicated. To scale up
the standing glider moves,
incorporate a resistance band
looped around ankles.
TOTAL TIME
Up to 45 minutes
YOU WILL NEED
Free weights, Sliding discs
a left glute at top of move.) Return to start.
a b
b
1 STANDING SIDE SQUEEZE
[A] Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a
dumbbell in each hand. Step extended right leg
behind you, resting on forefoot (heel up), and raise
right arm straight overhead, palm forward to start
(left arm remains bent by side). [B] Engaging left
glute, bring bent right knee out to side at hip level as
you rotate pelvis 90 degrees to the right and lower
right arm toward knee. (Squeeze right obliques and
REPS 8 reps per side
2 CROSS-BODY TWIST
AND REACH
[A] Stand with feet hip-width
apart, holding a dumbbell in
each hand. Step extended
right leg behind you, resting
on forefoot (heel up),
and raise left arm straight
overhead, palm facing right,
to start (right arm remains
bent by side). [B] Bring
right arm across body at
chest height, rotating torso
toward right and reaching
up through left arm, as you
extend arm out to left side.
Return to start. 
REPS 8 reps per side
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3 BOOMERANG
[A] Start on floor in plank on palms, with each
foot atop a gliding disc. [B] Keeping upper
body still, slide both feet up and out to sides in
a half-circle motion (don’t bring feet up beyond
waist level and keep your hips from piking up).
[C] Then pull knees in toward chest as you slide
feet together (squeezing core, glutes, and inner
thighs). Reverse motion back to start position.
c
REPS 8

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MEET OUR
MODEL
Maryna Linchuk
(@marynalinchuk1)
not only glides beautifully
down runways for Victoria’s
Secret but also has her
P.volve moves down: She’s
a regular at the studio. “It
helps me build lean muscle
and feel strong,” she says.
Maryna is seen here wearing
Adidas UltraBoost Parley
sneakers made from recycled
ocean plastic to support
the Parley eco-charity. “I’m
an ambassador for Parley
because I’ve always been
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 4 STRAIGHT
a b
PUSH-BACK
[A] Holding a dumbbell
in each hand, stand with
feet hip-width apart and
left forefoot atop a gliding
disc. Step extended left
leg behind you, resting
on forefoot (heel up), and
raise both arms straight
overhead, palms facing
forward, to start.
[B] Slide left leg back 2 to
3 inches by hinging over
hips and pushing the butt
back. Hold for 1 count,
squeezing left glute, then
slide left foot forward to
return to start.

REPS 8 reps per side

SCALE DOWN
Keep arms by sides.

5 TWIST OPEN
[A] Stand with feet hip-width apart, right forefoot
atop a gliding disc, and arms bent out to sides at chest
height (hands stacked in front of chest) to start.
[B] Slowly slide right foot out to side, pivoting
on forefoot, as you rotate hips and torso toward
left. Squeeze glutes and return to start.

REPS 8 reps per side

a b

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6 INSIDE ANGLE SQUEEZE

[A] Stand with feet hip-width apart, right
forefoot atop a gliding disc, and place left
hand on hip. Slide right foot slightly behind
left foot (but keep knees even with each
other) and bring bent right arm by side
with palm at shoulder height to start.
[B] Slide right foot straight back on glider
(directly in line with left foot) as you reach
right arm diagonally upward. (Squeeze
glutes and feel the stretch in your abs.)
Reverse motion back to start position. 

REPS 8 reps per side

a
SCALE DOWN Keep both hands on hips.

7 BACK DIAGONAL SLIDE

[A] Stand with feet hip-width apart, right
forefoot atop a gliding disc and arms bent
out to sides at chest height (hands clasped
in front chest) to start. [B] Slowly slide
right foot diagonally back and out to side,
rotating torso and hips toward right as you
slide. Squeeze glutes and hold for 1 count.
Reverse movement back to start.
b
REPS 8

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STRONG SIDE
Now back to those glutes,
your body’s biggest muscle
group. “There’s a hundred
ways to work your glutes,”
Stephen says. Consider the
squat: P.volve’s approach
first turns it into what
Stephen calls a sit,
in which you sit back two to
three inches until you feel
the glutes engage. And the
tinkering begins from there.
“By changing the angle
of your hips or your foot
position, there’s dozens of
variations, and each is
going to elicit a different
reaction from those
muscles,” he says. The
more adjustments you do,
Stephen says, the more
dramatic the lift.

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GET
LEAN
AND
MEAN
Strength sets meet
the adrenaline rush

A
of boxing for a
hard-hitting routine.
Bring it on.

As if boxing didn’t already pack
a huge calorie-burn payoff,
Rumble gym in New York City
has remixed the usual rounds
of punches to include high-
intensity strength training so
you’ll maximise your afterburn
too. “I designed the workout
to represent a 10-round fight
that incorporates the science
of boxing, HIIT, and metcon
[metabolic conditioning],” says
Noah Neiman, a Rumble co-
founder and a Nike-endorsed
trainer.
Rather than go all 10 rounds
with a heavy bag (Rumble uses a
water-filled Aqua Punching Bag
to cushion the blows), you start
with three rounds of boot camp
moves using dumbbells. These
are followed by three rounds
of punches and then two more
rounds of boot camp, before
finishing with another couple of
rounds of punches.
The result is like stacking two
total-body workouts on top
of each other (in boxing, the
power behind your punches
should be generated from your
legs and core, not solely your
arms). The strength intervals
turn up the resistance of a
typical boxing routine, while
the non-stop series of punches
will have your muscles – and
metabolism – seriously burning.
“It’s an amazing way to build
stamina,” Noah says. And also
to lean out – throwing punches
at a rapid-fire pace burns some
400 calories per hour.
Noah designed this
weights-and-shadow-boxing
combo routine to get you
plenty sweaty. See the Punch
Guide (next page) for form
pointers on each of the
punches, then go to it.
“You’ll walk away from this
workout smiling and drenched,”
Noah says.
YOUR
WORKOUT
INTENSITY
Hard (RPE:* an 8 or
a 9 out of 10)
TOTAL TIME
35 minutes
YOU’LL NEED
A pair of 5- to 15-pound
dumbbells, a timer
(try a free app
like Interval Timer)
CALORIES BURNED
387 (this calorie burn is
based on a 63.5kg woman).
*Rate of perceived exertion;
see www.shape.com.sg/rpe
HOW IT WORKS
Start with a 5-minute warm-up
(do 1 minute each of walking
lunges, trunk twists, high knees,
jumping jacks, plank), then
complete each 3-minute round
as indicated; rest between
rounds only if needed.

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 ROUND 1
•10 lunge curl to presses:
Holding dumbbells in each hand,
arms by sides, lunge forward with
left leg and then curl weights to
shoulders and press them
overhead. Reverse motion back
to start. Switch sides and repeat.
•10 push-ups with shoulder
taps: Do 5 push-ups, then hold
a plank as you alternate tapping
one hand to opposite shoulder.
Do 10 reps total. Finish with 5
push-ups.
Scale down Do push-ups from
knees.
Scale up Alternately lift one leg
as you do push-ups.
ROUND 2
•8 air squats
•8 renegade rows: Start on floor
in plank, holding a dumbbell in
each hand, palms facing each
other. Drive left elbow behind you
to row weight by ribs. Return to
start; switch sides and repeat.
•18 mountain climbers
Scale down Do modified plank
on knees for rows.
Scale up Bring knee toward
opposite elbow for mountain
climbers.
ROUND 3
•5 thrusters: Stand with feet hip-
width apart, holding a dumbbell
in each hand with weights at
shoulders, elbows bent by sides,
with your dominant arm and the
second with your non-dominant,
except where front and back are
noted.
•Jab, Jab
•Jab, Cross
•Cross, Cross
•Front Uppercut, Back Uppercut
ROUND 5
•Front Uppercut, Back Uppercut
•Front Uppercut, Front
Uppercut
•Jab, Cross, Front Uppercut
•Back Uppercut, Back Uppercut
ROUND 6
•Jab, Cross, Front Hook
•Jab, Cross, Front Hook, Back
Hook
•Front Hook, Back Hook
•Front Hook, Back Hook, Front
Uppercut, Back Uppercut
ROUND 7
•10 boxer sit-ups: Do non-stop
cross punches as you go.
•20 scissor kicks: Lying face up
on floor, alternately raise legs
straight up as you reach opposite
“There’s
something
inherently
PUNCH GUIDE
JAB Start in fighting stance, feet staggered,
left in front of right (or non-dominant leg
forward, dominant leg back), with fists by
chin. Punch straight forward with right (or
dominant) arm.
CROSS Start in fighting stance, then punch right
arm across body toward left at shoulder
level, pivoting on right foot to square hips
as you punch.
FRONT HOOK Start in fighting stance, then bring right
elbow (bent at 90 degrees) out to side at
shoulder level, pivoting on feet so hips face
right. Forcefully punch right arm toward left
so that forearm is parallel to chest, pivoting
on right toes to square hips as you punch.
BACK HOOK This is the same as a front hook but with
the non-dominant arm.
FRONT Start in fighting stance, then bring right
UPPERCUT elbow back (close to ribs) so fist is by hip.
Forcefully punch fist upwards, pivoting on
right toes to square hips.
BACK This is the same as a front uppercut but
UPPERCUT with the non-dominant arm.

and palms facing each other. empowering

Squat down, then forcefully stand hand toward toes. Scale up Do 10 mountain
up, pressing weights directly in honing •30 crunches climbers between push-ups.
overhead. Lower dumbbells to
start position, then return to your fight Scale down Instead of
scissors, ROUND 9
squat; repeat.
•5 burpees: Crouch down and
skills. It’s do bicycle crunches.
Scale up Instead of crunches,
•Jab, Cross, Front Uppercut,
Back Uppercut
place palms on floor. Jump feet
back into plank, then jump feet
knowing do V-ups. •Jab, Cross, Front Hook,
Front Hook
forward and jump straight up, that you ROUND 8 •Back Hook, Back Hook,
clapping hands overhead. •10 squat one-twos: Squat Front Uppercut
could hold
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•20 tuck jumps
Scale down Do squat jumps
instead of tuck jumps.
Scale up Do push-ups during
burpees.
down and then throw a jab, then •Front Uppercut, Back
your own cross as you stand.
•20 chatter five-sixes: Shuffle
Uppercut, Front Uppercut,
Back Uppercut
in any your foot position as you throw
a front uppercut and then a ROUND 10

ROUND 4
Do each of the four punch
combos for 45 seconds. Throw
the first punch in each combo
situation,” back uppercut.
•10 push-ups with mountain
Noah says. climbers: Between push-ups, do
two mountain climbers.
Scale down Do regular squats.
•Cross, Cross, Front Hook
•Jab, Jab, Back Uppercut
•Front Hook, Back Hook,
Front Uppercut
•Jab, Cross

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Next-level
grilled
cheese 2

Vary your cheese, mix in

sophisticated ingredients, and
give it a hit of the unexpected
(harissa! honey!) for a thoroughly
upgraded flavour bomb of a meal,
says food blogger Tieghan Gerard
(@halfbakedharvest), the author
of Half Baked Harvest Cookbook. 3
Try one of her creative twists
here – or play around to invent
your own.

Start with the cheese.

Choose one of your
favourites, like:
+ Cheddar + Brie
+ Gruyère + Havarti 4
+ Mozzarella or + Fontina
burrata + Muenster
+ Goat cheese + Blue or
or feta Gorgonzola
+ Swiss

Next, layer on

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fruits or veggies:
+ Freshly sliced + Greens, like
figs, persim- spinach,
mons, pears, or arugula, or
apples shredded
+ Whole brussels sprouts
cranberries + Caramelised
5
+ Jams, like onions
blueberry or fig + Sun-dried
+ Roasted tomatoes
vegetables, like + Marinated
kale, zucchini, artichokes or
or peppers olives

Finally, add some crunchy Five of Tieghan’s melty mash-ups:

texture or bold flavour:
1/ Goat Cheese + Spinach + Olives + Harissa
+ Slivered almonds + Honey
2/ Cheddar + Blueberry Jam + Slivered Almonds
+ Herbs, like + Spreads, like
thyme or sage peanut butter, 3/ Burrata + Roasted Red Peppers + Tapenade
+ Bacon or pesto, harissa, 4/ Cheddar + Roasted Veggies + Pesto
prosciutto or tapenade 5/ Brie + Persimmons + Fried Sage + Honey

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Eat Right News
Breakfast jars
This homemade omelette is actually workday friendly – it cooks in
two minutes flat and withstands travel. Just add the ingredients to
a jar, and when you’re ready to eat, shake it and microwave, says chef
Kathryne Taylor (@cookieandkate), the author of the new vegetarian
cookbook Love Real Food and the food blog Cookie + Kate.
“You can also make it
with cheddar, a bell
pepper, salsa, cilantro,
or whatever you have
on hand.”
GREEK OMELETTE WITH FETA, TOMATOES, AND OLIVES
SERVES: 1
ACTIVE TIME: 2 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 10 MINUTES
> 2 eggs
> ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
> 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
> 5 kalamata olives, pitted
and chopped
> 1 scallion, thinly sliced
(about 2 tbsp)
> 2 large basil leaves, thinly sliced,
plus extra for garnish (optional)
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> ¼ tsp extra virgin olive oil
> Freshly ground black pepper
> Salt
1. Add the eggs, feta, tomatoes,
olives, scallion, basil, olive oil,
about 5 twists of fresh pepper,
and a pinch of salt to a 470ml
wide-mouthed mason jar. Screw
on the lid.
2. Just before cooking, shake
until the mixture is well
blended. Remove the lid and
microwave until the omelette
rises to 5cm from the top of the
jar and the eggs are mostly set,
1½ to 2 minutes. Let rest for 5
minutes.
3. Carefully remove jar from
microwave. Sprinkle with basil
if desired.
Nutrition facts per serving
311 calories, 23g fat (8.9g
saturated), 6g carbs, 19g protein,
1g fibre, 1,182mg sodium
TWO MORE
TOTABLE
MEALS
Fuel up with new
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French toast
CINNAMON-
PECAN QUINOA
Quarter and core a small
Fuji or Gala apple. Set
one quarter aside, then
chop the rest. In a 470ml
mason jar, combine the
chopped apple and 1½
teaspoons each coconut
oil and pure maple syrup.
Microwave until tender,
2 to 3 minutes. Carefully
remove the jar from
the microwave, add ½
teaspoon cinnamon, and
stir to combine. Then add
1 cup leftover cooked
quinoa and stir well.
Microwave until quinoa is
warmed through, about
30 seconds more. Thinly
slice the remaining apple;
top mixture with sliced
apple, 2 tablespoons
chopped pecans, and
1 teaspoon shredded
coconut.
PEANUT BUTTER &
BANANA FRENCH
TOAST
In a 470ml mason
jar, combine ¼ cup milk,
1 egg, and 1 teaspoon
cinnamon. Cover and
shake to blend. Cut a small
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banana into 0.5cm-thick
rounds and a slice of
whole grain bread into
2.5cm squares. Remove
lid and add half the bread
and then half the banana,
followed by the remaining
bread and banana. Cover
the jar and flip over until
liquid reaches the lid,
then shake well. Remove
lid and microwave jar for
1 minute. Wait 10 seconds,
then microwave until
80 per cent of the liquid
is absorbed, 30 to
60 seconds more. (If
mixture starts rising in
the jar, pause cooking for
10 seconds.) Let rest for
5 minutes and carefully
remove, then drizzle
with 1 tablespoon peanut
butter and pure maple
syrup to taste.
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Vegan and vegetarian diets can
fuel your energy and improve your
workout, the latest science shows.
Here’s why, plus some fresh and
satisfying ideas.
 M
ore and more
fit women are
choosing vegan
and vegetarian
eating plans, driving their
workouts with veggies, fruit,
beans, nuts, and seeds. And it
works. “Vegan and athlete don’t
seem like they should go together,
but a lot of people are surprised
to find that plant-based eating
improves their performance,” says
Matt Frazier, a coauthor of The No
Meat Athlete Cookbook.
in a study at Arizona state
University, vegetarian and
vegan endurance athletes had
better cardiovascular fitness
than – and were just as strong as
– meat-eating athletes, perhaps To fire up
in part because these diets are for tomorrow
typically higher in healthy carbs, morning’s
says study author and dietitian cardio
heidi lynch. Vegan and vegetarian
runners also eat better overall,
other research shows.
“When you train hard, you
Loaded Spaghetti SquaSh
burn more energy and put stress From The no Meat Athlete Cookbook by Matt Frazier and Stepfanie Romine
on your body,” says dietitian and
certified running coach Claire SerVeS: 2 > ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 3. in a medium bowl, stir together
shorenstein. ActiVe time: 10 minuteS chopped the red peppers, spinach,
“you need to eat more as > 1 cup homemade or store- artichokes, olives, chickpeas,
totAl time: 55 minuteS
bought marinara sauce
Food sTyling JaMie KiMM PRoP sTyling eMily Mullin/hello artiStS

a result, including a variety of and sun-dried tomatoes.

plant-based foods that are
nutrient-dense and high in
TExT Marnie SoMan Schwartz PhoTos ted cavanaugh
> chopped fresh basil,
> 1 large spaghetti squash for garnish 4. spread half the marinara sauce
> Kosher salt > cashew cream (optional) inside the squash halves, then

antioxidants, like fruits, veggies,
nuts, and seeds. They help
counteract the stress and reduce
the risk of injury.”
As for protein, most vegans
get plenty, as long as they eat
a wide variety of whole foods,
Claire says. Tofu and tempeh are
great sources, as are whole grains,
legumes, nuts, and seeds.
When going meat-free, be
> Black pepper
> dried herbs, such as
oregano or basil
> 2 jarred roasted red
peppers, chopped
> 2 cups baby spinach,
chopped
> ½ cup canned or frozen
and thawed artichoke hearts,
roughly chopped
> ¼ cup pitted kalamata
olives, chopped
> 1 cup cooked chickpeas
1. Preheat the oven to 200
deg C. line a baking sheet
with parchment.
2. slice the squash in half, scoop
out the seeds, and sprinkle
the insides liberally with salt,
pepper, and dried herbs. Place
on baking sheet, cut side down,
and bake about 30 minutes or
until the squash is fork-tender
and cooked through.
divide the vegetable mixture
between the halves. Top with
remaining marinara and bake for
15 minutes.
5. garnish with basil and serve
with cashew cream if desired.
nutrition facts per serving
456 calories, 11g fat (1.1g
saturated), 78g carbs,
15g protein, 19g fibre,
1,657mg sodium

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sure to get plenty of iron from Strawberry Shortcake rice biteS

foods like lentils and dark leafy
greens, and pair them with
vitamin C–rich choices such
as bell peppers to maximise
absorption.
you may also want to
supplement with B12 (which is
mainly found in animal products
and fortified foods; ask your
doctor to check your levels), and
you’ll need to keep tabs on your
calcium intake too (broccoli,
leafy greens, and fortified plant
milks are all sources). “But as
long as you eat enough and your
diet is balanced and varied and
consists of mostly whole foods,
you probably have your bases
covered,” Claire says.
if a 100 per cent plant-based
diet feels too radical, a part-time
approach can also help energise
you, says Jessica Murnane, the
author of One Part Plant. “Eating
on-the-go
one plant-based meal a day lets
energy
you experiment and find out if
it works for you,” she says. get
started with the hearty dishes on
these pages.
From The no Meat Athlete Cookbook by Matt Frazier and Stepfanie Romine
SerVeS: 8
ActiVe time: 20 minuteS
totAl time: 45 minuteS
> 3 cups water
> 3 cups sushi rice
> ½ cup raw sugar, or to taste
> 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
> ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
> 2 cups strawberries,
hulled and quartered
> 3 tbsp chia seeds
> Salt (optional)
1. Bring the water to a boil in
a large saucepan, then reduce
heat to medium-low and
stir in the rice. Cook, stirring
often, until soft, sticky, and
tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
For
2. Transfer the cooked rice
to a large bowl. Working
quickly, add the sugar,
lemon juice, and vanilla. stir
thoroughly to combine and
let cool slightly.
3. spread out a sushi mat or
a silicone liner. Cover with
plastic wrap and spread
1 cup rice on top. With wet
hands, press the rice into a
uniform ½-inch-thick layer.
Place a row of strawberries,
end to end, about 1 inch
from the bottom edge.
sprinkle with 1 teaspoon
chia seeds. starting with the
edge closest to you, roll the
rice tightly into a cylinder,
using the plastic wrap and
mat to assist, pulling plastic
and mat away from the rice
as you roll. Repeat with the
remaining ingredients.
4. sprinkle the outside of
the rolls with salt to taste if
desired. let sit for 5 minutes,
then slice each roll into 8 to
10 pieces using a very sharp
knife. Refrigerate for up to
2 days wrapped in parchment
and plastic wrap, or freeze
individual pieces for up to
3 months.
nutrition facts per serving
306 calories, 2g fat (0.2g
saturated), 70g carbs,
7g protein, 4g fibre,
11mg sodium

hoMe-cooK advantage

faSt fuel
Prepping plant-based
meals can be easy and
quick – these recipes
require 20 minutes or
less of hands-on time.

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 For a
post-
workout
meal
corn cakeS with bLack bean Spread
From one Part Plant by Jessica Murnane
SerVeS: 8
ActiVe time: 20 minuteS
totAl time: 30 minuteS
> 1 cup masa harina
> 1 tsp sea salt, plus more for seasoning
> ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp warm water
> 1 cup corn kernels, from 1 large ear
boiled or grilled corn
> 1 430g can black beans, drained and
rinsed
> 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, or to taste
> olive, grapeseed, or coconut oil
> toppings like shredded greens,
avocado, hot sauce, salsa, and
pickled radishes
1. in a medium bowl, whisk together the
masa harina and salt. slowly stir in the warm
water until combined, then stir in corn, using
hands if needed. Cover dough and set aside
for 10 minutes.
2. in a food processor, pulse together the
beans, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until
almost smooth. Taste and add more salt or
lime juice if needed.
3. divide the dough into eight equal pieces,
then roll them into balls. one by one, place
each ball between two pieces of parchment
or plastic wrap and use the palm of your hand
to gently flatten it into a 0.6cm-thick cake.
4. heat a pan over medium-high heat and
add oil to coat. When the pan is hot, add
the cakes in batches and cover with a lid.
Carefully flip the cakes after about 3 minutes.
Replace the lid and cook the other side,
about 3 minutes more.
5. When corn cakes are done, transfer to a
platter. Add a slather of black bean spread
and your toppings and serve.
nutrition facts per serving
502 calories, 44g fat (6g saturated), 25g
carbs, 5g protein, 5g fibre, 638mg sodium
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To reboot
after
a class piStachio
coconut
SquareS
From one Part Plant
by Jessica Murnane

SerVeS: 12
ActiVe time: 10 minuteS
totAl time: 20 minuteS

> 1 cup raw shelled

pistachios, plus more
roughly chopped for
topping (optional)
> 1 cup rolled oats
> ½ tsp sea salt
> ¼ cup pure maple syrup
> 2 tbsp olive oil
> ⅓ cup unsweetened
coconut flakes
> raw honey (optional;
omit if vegan)

1. Preheat the oven to 180

deg C. line a 23cm square
pan with parchment.

2. in a food processor
with the s blade attached,
process the pistachios,
oats, and salt for about 30
seconds, until they start
to form a meal. While the
motor is still running, drizzle
in the maple syrup and olive
oil until the meal begins
to come together into a
crumbly, almost-wet dough.

3. Press the dough evenly

into the pan and cover with
coconut flakes and chopped
pistachios if using. Bake
10 to 12 minutes, until the
coconut is golden brown
and the dough is cooked
through. set aside to cool.

4. Carefully lift the cooled

dough out of the pan by
holding two sides of the
parchment. Cut into squares.
drizzle with honey if desired.

nutrition facts
per serving
132 calories, 9g fat
(2g saturated), 12g carbs,
TA P f o r
more 3g protein, 2g fibre,
95mg sodium

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T Find Your range
here’s so much confusion about carbs these days.
Popular eating plans like keto and Paleo claim that
The amount of carbs you should eat each day depends on your
ditching them is the key to gaining muscle, losing weight,
size and activity level. For women who work out moderately
and revving energy. But active women and elite athletes
most days, four grams of carbs per kilogram of body weight
are increasingly turning to plant-based diets, which are naturally
provides the perfect amount of fuel (a tablespoon of cooked rice
higher-carb, to power their performance. So once and for all,
has about two grams of carbs). But if you’re regularly putting
what’s the full story?
in more than an hour of intense, sustained effort, you may need
Despite the trend toward heavy proteins, your body must
more, michele says. For every 30 extra minutes you work out, eat
have carbs to function properly, experts say. Beyond bread,
an additional gram of carbs per pound of weight, she suggests.
pasta, rice, and potatoes, carbs are also prevalent in fruit, green
vegetables, legumes, and even milk. These foods are full of other
healthy nutrients the body needs, including B vitamins, vitamin
C, potassium, calcium, and fibre, so if you limit carbs, you’re
go complex
Whole grains, legumes, and fruits and vegetables are far better
missing a lot of vitamins and minerals.
choices than simple carbs (like white rice, white bread, and
Without carbs, your energy level and your workout
baked goods) because they are higher in fibre, which may help
performance also take a hit. That’s because their main job is
to keep your energy – and your weight – steady, lower your risk
to stock us up with glucose, a type of sugar that’s our primary
of heart disease, and promote better gi health, says Keri gans,
source of fuel, says registered dietitian Cassandra Forsythe,
a registered dietitian and nutritionist in New York City and the
an assistant professor of physical education and human
author of The small change diet. aim for 25 grams of fibre per
performance at Central Connecticut State University. That
day, from foods like oats, beans, whole grain bread and pasta,
glucose moves into the liver and muscles to create glycogen
and produce. a good rule of thumb: 20 per cent of a food’s
stores, which your system draws on whenever it needs strength
carbs should come from fibre, Cassandra says. That means a
and stamina. Your body also uses the glucose from carbs to burn
slice of bread with 15 grams of total carbs should contain three
fat for energy, says michele olson, a professor of sport science at
grams of fibre.
huntingdon College in alabama.
glucose powers the brain too. Women who ate a no-carb
diet for one week performed worse on memory tests than those
who followed a low-calorie diet, according to research from Tufts
Spread ’em throughout
University. “if you cut off the supply of glucose, the brain can’t the daY
operate as effectively, and learning and memory decline,” says To keep your energy levels stable, consume small amounts of
holly Taylor, the study author. carbs at each meal and snack, and always pair them with protein.
Finally, glucose is key to keeping us happy and satiated. “it Combining the two nutrients helps you feel full and satisfied,
helps the brain absorb the amino acid tryptophan, which spurs keeps your metabolism humming, and helps your body build
the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that boosts muscle, Cassandra says. “Eat one gram of protein for every two
the mood and suppresses the appetite,” says Lisa mosconi, the grams of carbs,” she advises. Try an apple with peanut butter
author of brain food. or whole grain crackers with cheese. if you’re doing a tough
Since carbs are necessary for energy and good health, the workout, eat a snack with 35 to 55 grams of carbs an hour or
key is choosing the best ones and eating them at the right times two beforehand so your body will have enough glycogen stores
to optimise their benefits. here’s how to get what you need. to keep you fuelled.

Should you carbo-load before a race? TA P f o r

more
eating a big bowl of pasta the night before a competition really does work – it boosts
the body’s glycogen stores to keep you fuelled for the entire run, michele says. the top
mistake amateur athletes make, though, is not starting their carbo-loading early enough.
the muscles and liver can hold only so much glucose at a time, so you need to have extra
supplies in storage long before race day. “Increase your carbs to about 70 per cent of your
total calories for three days before the big event,” michele says. It’s fine to have bagels,
pizza, pasta, and potatoes – they all turn into energising glucose.

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Look Great News

The ugly side

of stress
S
tress causes hormonal imbalance in
your body which makes everything
go out of whack, wreaking havoc on
the regularity of your periods, causing hair
loss, lowering your immune system, and
also causing skin to suffer many ill effects.
here’s what stress does to your skin, and
what you can do about it.

Tired eyes
When people say “oh, you look tired”, it is
more often than not in reference to your
eyes. Stress can lead to sleeplessness, which
translates to dark circles and eye bags as
circulation is adversely affected. This mars
the brightness of your peepers, making eyes
look drawn, droopy, and dull.
We know that getting at least eight
hours of sleep is easier said than done. But
try to switch off and wind down an hour
before bedtime. read a book or watch a
relaxing show. as for eye care, pick an eye
cream with caffeine to boost microcirculation
and use an eye massager to stimulate the
area to zap eye bags and dark circles. To
conceal those eye circles use a cream-based
concealer that’s made for the eye area so
the formula won’t cake and sink into fine
lines and creases as your eye area moves dry, flaky skin signs of the stress you’re under, the
a lot. Instead of just applying concealer to Skin’s moisture levels can take a hit when negative effects can manifest in other
the small stripe under the eye, spread it in you’re stressed, so load up on lightweight ways such as through your hair. It
an inverted triangle shape extending down water-based moisturisers to replenish could be thinning, meaning growth
to the top of your cheeks, this will hide any moisture. at night, use a richer lotion or is slowed down, greying, or worse…
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dullness more effectively.
skin breakouTs
Skin can react in many different ways when
you’re stressed. Basically skin becomes
imbalanced, so you can bid goodbye to a
perfectly flawless complexion when you’re
under continuous pressure. To deal with acne
breakouts, you need two things – a zit-drying
solution and a pimple concealer that has
anti-inflammatory ingredients. The former
usually has salicylic acid and tea tree oil to
disinfect and soothe the war zone. and the
latter covers the offending spot and also has
treatment benefits to help it heal.
cream formula which also helps to lock
moisture in while skin repairs itself internally.
dull, sallow complexion
When you’re all tensed and tired out, your
skin will inevitably look it too as blood flow
and circulation will take a dive. Slough off
dull, dead skin and rev up skin’s turnover
by using a gentle face scrub every alternate
day. and use a tinted moisturiser to put
some healthy colour into your face until the
stressful period passes.
Hair problems
Even if your skin doesn’t show any obvious
falling out. If you notice that your hair
isn’t growing as fast as usual or if your
shower drain cover is getting clogged
with fallen strands at a faster rate,
that’s a red flag. See a trichologist for
professional assessment or advice. or
if you can manage stress on your own
and just need a little hair help, try a
scalp-stimulating lotion or even a
hair supplement.
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se a face mask a day to keep skin dryness and dullness away. This is something
sheet of this face-and-neck mask is
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infused with 30ml of serum to nourish

a difference in my complexion. There are many types of masks out there – mud
and hydrate skin. The key ingredient in
packs, sleeping masks, sheet masks and the like, but I tend to gravitate towards sheet
the formula is Harungana plant extract
masks on most days. Sheet masks are pampering, hydrating treats and they always
that’s supposed to help improve skin
leave my mien plump and glowing after. Having been a major mask addict for a while
tone and density. Each use results in
now, here are my recommendations for the best sheet masks to try.
less visible fine lines, plus this comes
with special slots that you can hook over
● Wei Yu Zhu Dewy ● Dr Morita Hyaluronic Acid your ears to hold the mask in place – no
Brilliance Sheet Mask Essence Mask ($19.80 for 10 dripping, no sliding.
($40 for four masks, sheets, Watsons)
Sephora) The packaging of this might ● For Beloved
This silky mask is saturated be off-putting to those who One Melasleep
with the goodness of Traditional Chinese can’t read mandarin, but this is actually Whitening Bio-
Medicine (TCM) herbs like yu zhu (Solomon’s my go-to sheet mask for its affordable Cellulose Mask
seal) and goji berries. The essence contains price point and efficacy. Each sheet is ($63 for three sheets, Sephora)
high levels of vitamin A and amino acids to doused in hydrating ingredients to deeply This is my Holy Grail brightening face
quell inflammation and moisturise skin. moisturise and nourish parched skin. The mask and is a hot favourite among
mask adheres well, doesn’t feel sticky and the beauty writers and editors in the
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● For Beloved Girl Skin Renewal
Mineral Cloud-Silk Mask ($16 for
three sheets, www.sephora.sg)
The key ingredients in this silky
mask are calcium derivatives and
botanical extracts to speed up your skin’s
natural skin renewal process. This helps to
minimise the appearance of pores while
imbuing skin with a healthy glow.
leaves my complexion more radiant after office. The masks are made of a bio-
each use. cellulose material that’s said to enhance
your skin’s absorption of the essence.
● Clarins Super Every use guarantees a firmer,
Restorative Instant deeply hydrated and more luminous
Lift Serum Mask complexion. I always use this the night
($38 for a sheet or before big events like weddings and
$160 for five sheets) find that I hardly need to use any base
Talk about a luxurious experience. Each makeup the next morning.

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Look Great

Beauty goes bold

From unexpected highlighter hues to galactic glosses, three beauty
champions present the trends that feel fresh right now.

Icy cheeks
“This season’s take on radiant skin: a
dusting of opalescent lavender, cream, or
even blue highlighter,” says Huda Kattan
(@hudabeauty), the founder of Huda
Beauty. It’s a far cry from the golden
bronzer we’re used to seeing in spring. But
these hues are just as flattering, and they
create a pretty, ethereal glow on any skin
tone. Use a fan brush to dust a sheer layer
of powder to the top of your cheekbones.
Because it’s iridescent and shifts as it
catches the light, it really makes
cheekbones pop, Huda says.

TRY Too Faced Love Light Prismatic

Highlighter in Blinded by the Light ($45,
Sephora), Becca Shimmering Skin
Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Lilac
Geode ($58, www.sephora.sg) and Kat
Von D Beauty Alchemist Holographic
Palette ($50, Sephora).

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 Smoky
red lids
Sienna, burgundy, saffron, rust—these
warm, brownish red hues create the
season’s statement eye. “They’re bold and
colourful, which makes them wearable,”
says Sir John (@sirjohnofficial), a celebrity
makeup artist for L’Oréal Paris. (When you
try to do a sheer wash of a true red, you
enter that sickly, haven’t-slept territory.)
They’re also versatile. “You can play with
whether to apply a little or dial it way up,”
he says. The minimalist version: “I love to
create an undereye look, smudging a
single colour on only the bottom lid.” To
go all out: Brush a sandy tone on the
entire lid, then blend a rust hue into the
crease and a burgundy shade along the
lash line. “That red-on-red action is super
fun,” Sir John adds.

TRY Urban Decay Naked Heat

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Eyeshadow Palette ($83), Tarte Toasted

Eyeshadow Palette ($72, Sephora),
Laneige Ideal Shadow Quad in No. 4
Deep Crimson ($42) and Natasha Denona
Metallic Eyeshadow in 63M Oxide
($39, www.sephora.sg).

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Look Great

Pearly lips
“Lip gloss is making a big bang this
season with new colour-shifting finishes,”
says Wende Zomnir (@udwende), a
co-founder of Urban Decay Cosmetics.
“We were able to load transparent glosses
with more pearl pigments than ever to
create a holographic effect that makes lips
look fuller,” she explains. “And despite all
that shimmer, the glosses feel cushiony,
not gritty.” Wear one on its own, Wende
says. Or do as she does: Take a deep wine
lip liner (Urban Decay 24/7 Lip Pencil in
Hex, $32) and line only the corners of the
mouth. Then blend that out towards the
middle of your mouth, and layer a
prismatic gloss on top. “The liner acts like
a stain, giving my lips a little bit of colour
and more dimension and helping the gloss
stay on longer,” she says.

TRY Becca Liquid Crystal Glow Gloss in

Topaz x Gilt ($33, www.sephora.sg),
Urban Decay Vice Special Effects Lip Top
Coat in Reverb ($32) and Too Faced
Melted Latex - Liquified High Shine
Lipstick in Unicorn Tears ($33, Sephora).

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 Look Great

TIP
“I do most
of my concealing at
the end of my makeup
application. Then I use
a fluffy shadow brush
dipped in concealer
to soften hard
edges around my eye
makeup or lipstick,”
recommends celebrity
makeup artist
Katie Jane Hughes
(@katiejanehughes).

Camo queens
From blue circles to red blem
mish
hes, th
hese concealers
cover thhe skin-issu
ue spectrum.
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highlight your best Airbrush Concealer Skin-loving ingredients botanicals in Onomie fluid enough for a
features with L’Oreal ($35, Sephora) is like hyaluronic acid Bright Concealing natural finish, Pixi
Paris Infallible Pro- your new real-life and peptides help Elixir (prices vary, Beauty Pat Away
Glow Concealer (prices retoucher. The buttery IT Cosmetics Bye Bye www.ebay.com) Concealing Base
vary, www.qoo10.sg). formula melts into Under Eye Illumination ensure that your ($18.65, sg.iherb.com)
The formula’s texture is skin instantly – and Anti-aging Concealer undereyes stay comes with a finger-
easily buildable for the imperceptibly – to fix ($42, Sephora) lessen hydrated all day. The tip-shaped applicator
effect you’re after. any imperfections. the look of wrinkles subtle tint does away for precise placement
now and over time. with dark circles. on problem areas.

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Look Great Shop

COME
CLEAN
REMOVE YOUR MAKEUP IN A JIFFY.

O
bsessed over the clear and
dewy skin of Koreans? The
secret lies in double cleansing,
and it often begins with an oil
cleanser. Oil cleansers are effective in
removing makeup and they give your
skin a deep cleanse without drying it
out. Here are the best cleansing oils
for you to add to your beauty regime.

Mamonde Petal Spa Cleansing Oil ($28 for 200ml,

Sephora and leading departmental stores)
For those with dry and sensitive skin, the rose extract in this
cleansing oil will give your skin an intense hydration boost.
You will also love how amazing it smells. It has a light and
smooth texture that allows you to spread it evenly over your
face. Don’t be alarmed by the tingling sensation you feel – it is
Shu Uemura Porefinist2 working to remove all that grime and dirt in your pores.
Sakura Refreshing
Cleansing Oil
($50 for 150ml)
This cleansing oil is Three Balancing Cleansing Oil,
perfect for girls who want ($68 for 200ml, leading
to avoid shine. Its latest departmental stores)
formula is lightweight and This best-selling and award-
targets those with oily winning cleanser speaks for
complexions to tighten itself. Made of 88 per cent natural
and unclog pores. As ingredients, it is formulated with
its name suggests, it essential oils like frankincense to
contains sakura extracts moisturise and firm up your skin.
that help refine your The lightweight oil cleanses and
pores by removing purifies your skin thoroughly,
stubborn blackheads and resulting in a brighter and clearer
reducing pore size. complexion. Thumbs up for the
invigorating herbal fragrance with
a citrusy finish.

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 DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
Canvas Brightening Cleansing Oil ($43.90 for 200ml, Watsons)
($132 for 200ml, Takashimaya and If you are always tugging at your
www.lazada.sg) lashes to remove waterproof
Treat and cleanse your skin at the mascara that won’t budge, DHC’s
same time with Canvas’ Brightening Deep Cleansing Oil could be
Cleansing Oil. This cleansing oil a lifesaver. Its ability to easily
does more than just remove your dissolve makeup and dirt will
makeup – the blend of herb extracts leave your face grime-free. It also
in it refines your skin’s tone and contains olive oil and vitamin E to
texture, and gives your complexion hydrate your skin without leaving
the nourishment it needs for that a greasy residue behind.
everyday radiant glow.

ZA Smooth Cleansing Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery

Oil ($24.90 for 200ml, Botanical Cleansing Oil
Watsons) ($55 for 175ml)
This cleansing oil rinses off This cleansing oil efficiently removes
within seconds. Formulated dirt, sebum, sunscreen and stubborn
with natural plant oils and makeup without leaving an oily residue.
infused with vitamin E, With squalane being one of its key
your skin will be left soft to ingredients, it is able to break down
the touch. The oil particles makeup and impurities while hydrating
effectively remove makeup, your skin at the same time. Its aromatic
sebum and impurities for a lavender scent is both pleasant
deep cleanse. and soothing, making it the perfect
cleansing formula before bedtime.

Fancl MCO Mild

Cleansing Oil
($30 for 120ml)
The ninth Kose Cosmeport Softymo
generation of Lachesca Oil Cleansing ($19.90
Fancl’s iconic for 230ml, leading pharmacies)
cleansing oil This cleansing oil is formulated
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returns with with fruit acids like malic acid, a

an improved powerful antioxidant that softens
formula that will keratin plugs for smooth and
not only remove makeup, but supple skin. This is perfect for
also prevent skin problems like those who love to cleanse in the
breakouts and rough skin. Its shower as you can apply the
nano cleansing technology is cleansing oil to your face with wet
able to remove even the finest hands. Its adorable packaging with
of makeup particles. gold polka dots is an added bonus.

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STYLE UP
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Polyester blend Matrix print

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Spotlight

SCULPT AND TONE

Bored of your fitness regime? Step out of
your comfort zone and try pole dancing.
This art form will give you a full-body
workout as it builds upper body and
core strength as well as improves your
flexibility and posture.
A great place to learn pole dancing is
Ecole de Pole. Its wide variety of classes
caters to everyone from absolute newbies
to experienced practitioners.
One term consists of six 1.5-hour
sessions and you’ll be able to execute a
complete dance routine by the end of
it. Other dance and conditioning classes
that complement pole dancing are also
available.
Enjoy a special price of $135 (U.P.
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OVERNIGHT
HYDRATION
Honey isn’t the only thing
that bees produce. They
also produce a substance
called propolis, the key ingredient in this
CNP Laboratory Propolis Deep Moisture
Pack. Propolis helps to deliver hydration and
nutrients to all levels of your skin.
The pack also contains plant-based extract
madecassoside to help restore your skin’s
natural moisture barriers. You will love how
fuss-free it is to use this product. Simply apply
it before bedtime and let it work its magic
while you sleep. Your skin will feel soft and
smooth by morning.
Priced at $48.90 for 80ml at www.
cnpcosmetics.com.sg or at Guardian stores.

STYLE MEETS COMFORT FEEL THE AFTERBURN

The Icon58 collection was launched
to commemorate Hush Puppies’ 60th
anniversary. It features three reimagined
classics – the Chow Chow Loafer, the
Chow Chow Chukka and the Chow
Chow Oxford. ZeroG technology is
incorporated into all of these shoes to
ensure that they are lightweight without
compromising on comfort. The stylish
designs make these shoes suitable for
both work and play. Dog lovers, take a
peek at the bottom of the ultra flexible
soles and you will find an image of Hush
Puppies’ signature basset hound dog.
Priced between $129 to $159 at
Hush Puppies stores and leading
departmental stores.
Orangetheory’s heart rate monitored high-intensity workouts
were designed to fire up your metabolism. All you have to
do is exercise hard for an hour and your body will continue
to burn calories for the next 36 hours. You will never dread
going to this gym as the workout sequences are changed
on a daily basis. With technologically advanced equipment
and experienced coaches, the environment is perfect for you
to reach your fitness goals. First-timers who sign up for two
complimentary classes will also receive $20 off a heart rate
monitor (to be used within 30 days).
Classes start from $55. Visit www.robertson-quay.
orangetheoryfitness.com/ or www.tanjong-pagar.
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GUILT-FREE TREAT
Raw & Wild Activated Pili Nuts make for a great
healthy snack. They contain vitamin E that helps
repair damaged skin and magnesium that is good
for your bone and heart health. Grown in volcanic
soil in the Bicol region of the Philippines, these
nuts are nourished by organic minerals. They
are then dried in the sun before their shells are
removed by Bicolano shell experts. The nuts are
pre-sprouted and dehydrated to ensure that they
retain vital enzymes, minerals and nutrients.
Priced at $9 for 70g and $3 for 22g at www.
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GO THE DISTANCE
Running will never feel quite as dreadful with this pair
of well-cushioned, lightweight trainers. Suitable for
both indoor and outdoor use, the parametric midsole
construction of these Skechers GOrun Mojo shoes provides
support and stability so you can clock in those kilometres
with ease. Your feet will also be kept fresh and dry with the
breathable mesh uppers.
Priced at $109 at key Skechers concept stores. Visit
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than leaning forward. Plus, the combination of MBT’s patented
SensorTechnology and Pivot Axis make walking feel effortless and
keep your feet free from injuries.
Priced at $299 at MBT stores.
NO MORE STAINS
Fact: Stains that aren’t visible to the naked eye
may cause your clothes to become dull, yellow and
smelly over time.
Using Top Nanox Ultra Concentrated Liquid
Detergent will combat this problem. It contains
plant-based washing ingredient MEE+ that deeply
penetrates into the fibres of your clothes to break
down stains efficiently. Choose between Deo Bright
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comes with antiseptic properties. We love how
amazing both the detergents smell.
Priced at $6.95 for 450ml at leading
supermarkets and retail outlets.
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