I've always wanted to try Bikram, aka 'hot yoga', but have always been put off by friends' tales of stinky sweaty armpits and other bodily smells mixed with the heat of a 40 degree studio. Gena Tuffery's Some Like It Hot (p.166) has somewhat convinced me to give it a go.
From talk of exercise to talk of food ... in this month's issue of Next magazine, cover-girl Annabel Langbein talks about being on the verge of international super stardom with the sale of The Free Range Cook (Annabel's 13-part TV series currently gracing our screens) into 72 countries. I can only imagine the skyrocketing sales of the companion book if it too is released in all 72 countries. A quick glance at the best-seller list shows her self-published book has been at No.1 in the foodie category for countless weeks here in NZ (even more impressive because it's not cheap, at RRP $60 a pop)
Annabel is a passionate advocate for her country and I imagine it will inspire many international viewers to visit our shores, thanks to the idyllic Central Otago location featured in the television series. "New Zealand is a great place to live and I want to take it out into the world. I believe in us being successful as a country and if I can be part of that, that drives me. This is our time"
Next Magazine has a great tradition of celebrating real New Zealand role models on every cover. It's a nice respite from a sea of celebrity covers - Kim Kardashian & Britney Spears to name a few currently on newsstands. More modern Kiwi women featured in this issue are singer Kirsten Morrell (from the old band Goldenhorse), fashion designer Cybele Wiren, actress Rena Owen, ethical diamond advocate Anna-Mieke Anderson and an inspiring mum Monique Rana, who runs self-image improvement courses for young women in Auckland.
Finally, this issue comes with a free Online Christmas Shopping Guide (a bonus cover mount this month) compiled by Lindsey Dawson. I realise it takes a lot of careful planning, but I do believe we can tick off quite a large chunk of our Christmas shopping lists by being savvy Internet shoppers. It sure beats fighting for a car-park and standing forever in queues.
Lindsey is the founding editor of Next and I remember reading my Mum's copy of the first launch-issue and have been a regular reader since. This month's Contributors page features Lindsay and when asked what the best piece of advice she's ever received is, she answers: "Never ask, never get." I have to agree. Upon reading this page I decided to pick up the phone and call Contact Energy to ask if I could get 350 bonus Flybuys points (I'd recently seen a promotion enticing customers of other companies to switch to Contact and be rewarded with the bonus points). As a loyal customer, I asked if I could also be rewarded for sticking with them and not switching. And do you know what the lovely lady on the other end of the phone said.... "Yes" I got 300 points just for taking the time and asking. "Never ask, never get. Indeed" I just might spend them on a new magazine subscription.
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Talk of devotees wearing next to nothing almost had me running back to the sofa, but as Gena explains "you don't wear a bear suit in a desert, and that's exactly how my cotton T-shirt feels". So it looks like I'll be more worried about my outfit than the absolute certainty of me collapsing from exhaustion in a buggered heap by the end of it. Why the heat? It seems that warm muscles allow you to work deeper and safer, so you see faster results. Sweating out impurities like last nights glass of wine can't be a bad result either. So I'm going to give it a go. Watch this space......
From talk of exercise to talk of food ... in this month's issue of Next magazine, cover-girl Annabel Langbein talks about being on the verge of international super stardom with the sale of The Free Range Cook (Annabel's 13-part TV series currently gracing our screens) into 72 countries. I can only imagine the skyrocketing sales of the companion book if it too is released in all 72 countries. A quick glance at the best-seller list shows her self-published book has been at No.1 in the foodie category for countless weeks here in NZ (even more impressive because it's not cheap, at RRP $60 a pop)
Annabel is a passionate advocate for her country and I imagine it will inspire many international viewers to visit our shores, thanks to the idyllic Central Otago location featured in the television series. "New Zealand is a great place to live and I want to take it out into the world. I believe in us being successful as a country and if I can be part of that, that drives me. This is our time"
Next Magazine has a great tradition of celebrating real New Zealand role models on every cover. It's a nice respite from a sea of celebrity covers - Kim Kardashian & Britney Spears to name a few currently on newsstands. More modern Kiwi women featured in this issue are singer Kirsten Morrell (from the old band Goldenhorse), fashion designer Cybele Wiren, actress Rena Owen, ethical diamond advocate Anna-Mieke Anderson and an inspiring mum Monique Rana, who runs self-image improvement courses for young women in Auckland.
Elsewhere in this Christmas-themed issue, we hear from some special Kiwis in what Christmas means to me. From the Priest to the Christmas Tree Seller, and of course we hear what Christmas means to Santa. Comedian Michele A'Court dishes out some Christmas party pick-up line advice just in time for the silly season in Do you come here often? And in addition to Annabel Langbein's featured festive menu using recipes from The Free Range Cook, Julie Le Clerc adds 10 pages of fabulous fuss-free recipes for the big day. When the 25th rolls around I'll try to remember her advice: "whatever you cook, remember to enjoy the simple pleasure of preparing and sharing food with those you love."
Finally, this issue comes with a free Online Christmas Shopping Guide (a bonus cover mount this month) compiled by Lindsey Dawson. I realise it takes a lot of careful planning, but I do believe we can tick off quite a large chunk of our Christmas shopping lists by being savvy Internet shoppers. It sure beats fighting for a car-park and standing forever in queues.
Lindsey is the founding editor of Next and I remember reading my Mum's copy of the first launch-issue and have been a regular reader since. This month's Contributors page features Lindsay and when asked what the best piece of advice she's ever received is, she answers: "Never ask, never get." I have to agree. Upon reading this page I decided to pick up the phone and call Contact Energy to ask if I could get 350 bonus Flybuys points (I'd recently seen a promotion enticing customers of other companies to switch to Contact and be rewarded with the bonus points). As a loyal customer, I asked if I could also be rewarded for sticking with them and not switching. And do you know what the lovely lady on the other end of the phone said.... "Yes" I got 300 points just for taking the time and asking. "Never ask, never get. Indeed" I just might spend them on a new magazine subscription.
The December 2010 Next is on sale now RRP $8.20
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