Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2018 i Men's Health South Africa

1 WE’RE CULTIVATING WATER SAVINGS As part of our Farming for the Future programme, our produce, wine and flower farmers are saving water by only irrigating when necessary. We’re also committed to using less water in our own business. 2 KEEPING OUR WATER CLEAN AND CLEAR Farming for the Future means reducing the amount of chemical fertilisers and other chemicals that go back into our water sources. We also partner with fabric and clothing suppliers who are committed to putting clean water back into the environment. 3 A PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESERVATION Water stewardship is all about Government, NGOs and the community working together to save and protect the precious water resources we all share. Together with the WWF, the Alliance for Water Stewardship and Marks & Spencer, we’re helping our…

Podcast The Wrath of the Khans series on Hardcore History. Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History is my favorite podcast, bar none. Think of it as the very best nonfiction audiobook you’ve ever heard. Gear I’m thrilled with the XPO Trainer (R10 000, armoredfitness.com). Recommended by powerlifter Mark Bell, it’s a “prowler” with mechanical resistance. The harder you push, the harder it gets, and you can use it on any surface. Book Phenomena, by Annie Jacobsen (@anniejacobsen). Ever since my undergrad exposure to the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research lab, I’ve been deeply into military investigations of “precognition” and related concepts.…

I love my wife, but when she’s talking, I tune out for long stretches. Why? Gert, Bloemfontein Because her sister’s new backsplash isn’t scintillating? Staying tuned in takes a lot of mental energy, says Matt Lundquist, of Tribeca Therapy. If you’re tired, you might not have that energy to spare. But there are tricks. Unwind after work, walk the dog, and then sit down ready to listen. Focus on exhaling to keep your thoughts from wandering. Use “reflective listening”: play back some or all of what she says in your own words to stay grounded. That said, zoning out may mean you’re uncomfortable with intimacy, Lundquist says. She can help: get her to point it out when you’re disconnecting. MH TWITTER POLL If you’ve zoned out and she…

You might picture highliners stepping straight off the ledge and out onto the line. That’s how I reckoned it went: centimetres-thick nylon webbing is pulled taut between anchors on opposing cliffs, a protective leash is clipped to your harness, and out you go, a bird on a wire. But it’s not that simple. A fall near the anchor could have you swinging back into rock, breaking bones. So instead, you slide out a metre or two on your butt and use a sit-start method such as the Chongo, named after the rock climber and consummate slacker Charles “Chongo” Tucker. With no ground to steady you, you lift your torso and pull a foot beneath your body so your heel presses into your butt. Then, with one arm held out for…

1 The Setup. • Adjust the rowing damper to 5 or 6. • Take a seat, strap in. The straps should cross where your toes join your feet. • Take hold of the handle, palms down and thumbs around. 2 Start Where You Finish. • Straighten your legs and arms, sit tall, lean back slightly, and pull your elbows behind and below your shoulders. • The handle should be at your chest. This is the finish and start position for the stroke. 3 The Recovery. • From the finish position, straighten your arms then lean forward slightly. Your shoulders should be just in front of your hips. Sit tall, with your arms level and over your knees. Your legs should still be straight. • Maintaining the angle between your shoulders…

MOBILITY No weights needed! Perform these exercises to open up your hips, warm up your rotator cuffs, and elevate your heart rate. Rest 30 seconds between sets. Bent-Over YTWL Start bent at the hips, arms hanging. Raise your arms overhead to form a Y; then lower them. Lift them straight out to your sides (T); lower them again. Now lift your arms to your sides, elbows bent, forearms angled up 45 degrees (W). Stay in this position and rotate your forearms downward (L). That’s 1 rep; do 2 sets of 10. Stepback Lunge with Front Raise Stand tall, arms at your sides. Lunge back with your right leg until your left knee is bent 90 degrees. As you lunge, reach overhead, keeping your core tight and elbows straight. Return to…

Facebook After a relationship status change, you can set limits on how much of your ex you see and how much she sees you. For erasure, unleash an app like KillSwitch. Netflix et al. Remove her from shared accounts and change passwords. But be sure to alert her, so she doesn’t rage-text you when she’s shut out of a Stranger Things episode. Photos Apple goes so far as to keep your last 1 000 shots in your My Photo Stream album – which, depending on your settings, can pop up in searches. The last thing you need is a photo of your ex commandeering the screen at the wrong moment. Serenity Caldwell, managing editor of iMore, suggests searching your ex’s name (which will search faces, if you’ve tagged her) and…

1 THE JACKED STACK  go large to pack on lean mass the ’murican way WHAT YOU’LL NEED EGGS, 2; WHOLE ALMOND MILK, 170ML ALMOND FLOUR, 2TBSP BAKING SODA, ¼TSP CHIA SEEDS, 2TBSP COCONUT OIL, DASH CINNAMON, 1TSP PEANUT BUTTER, 4TBSP HOT WATER, DASH BULK-UP EXTRAS SWEET POTATO, ¼, BAKED CACAO, 1TBSP BLUEBERRIES, HANDFUL CRUSHED WALNUTS, SPRINKLE GROUND ALMONDS, SPRINKLE Supersize your gym performance with pancakes that ditch the empty kilojoules in white flour and sugar and instead use a batter thickened with sweet potato. These tasty slow-burn carbs will not only help you pack on size, but also add satiating texture and flavour without resulting in fat sticking to your waistline. A sprinkle of cacao adds additional amino acids to complement the protein hit from the almonds and walnuts, while…

Appraise Your Pessimism Level Twice a day, take five minutes to write down your thoughts as they come to you. Don’t analyse; just jot ’em down. Psychologist Dr. Tim Sharp says this helps build awareness of negative thought patterns. After all, he says, “you can’t change something if you don’t know what it is,” he says. Rethink the Repercussions Blindsided by bad luck? Consider all conceivable positive outcomes of an adverse event. If you’ve lost your job, for example, instead of regarding it as a financial blow, try to think of it as a new opportunity to find a better job. Got dumped? Now you’re free to return Sofia Vergara’s calls! Snap Out of It – Literally Put a rubber band on your wrist. When you notice negative or self-destructive…

DON’T CUT WHITE CARBS The carb police are vocal on social media, but if you want to optimise muscle growth and repair, listen to your body instead. Sure, slow-digesting sources such as sweet potatoes are ideal for delivering a steady stream of energy, but after a workout your body will benefit from fast-acting carbs like white rice, which drive amino acids to your muscles faster. THINK AHEAD Wicks preps like a boss – but this doesn’t mean you have to cook up a week’s worth of meals every Sunday night. Do your prep the evening before, by soaking your breakfast oats overnight, say, or grilling salmon for tomorrow’s Tupperware. You’ll also save cash by bulk-buying foods such as meat.…

Take short cuts. Eyewear, you wear. The best clips. With their complicated linings and heavy darts, blazers live up to their sweltering name in the January heat. But tailors are getting wise to the needs of us guys living this side of the equator, engineering blazers that are lighter, softer and more relaxed. Smart-casual minus the pit stains? Tick. These fairweather threads ditch the lining and shoulder pads. While this can make a typical blazer look slouchy, the slim cut and flap keep things sharp. Plus, linen or cotton are more breathable, so you won’t be cooking inside your jacket at that drinks-on-the-beach cocktail party (especially if you wear a thin floral shirt and linen shorts). Want a versatile blazer? Opt for a solid colour – but that can sometimes…

Aviators Riffing off the goggles worn by fighter pilots before World War II, these frames will make you feel like you’re flying without a licence. The dark glasses were marketed for their ability to ban rays, and soon “Ray-Ban” was an entity of its own. Now the default eyewear in aviation, and on Bradley Cooper’s face. Wayfarer The masculine, mid-century style became a favourite of rockstars, Tom Cruise in Risky Business, and the Blues Brothers. The plastic frames give you access to a wide array of colours and patterns. While suited to long faces, the versatility of these frames makes them a wardrobe staple for any guy. Clubmaster Mad Men’s Don Draper has brought these mid-century specs to modern faces. But these “brow-line” shades aren’t just for show; they’re visually…

VANILLA PROTEIN POWDER Wazoogles Vanilla Sky Super-foods Protein Shakes Most sugar-free options taste like the plastic scoop inside the tub. Thankfully, this product leverages superfood sweetness. (13g protein per scoop) WILD CARD FLAVOUR POWDER Nutritech Pure Premium Whey Cookies and Cream Think of it like a milkshake, only it’s good for you. (23g protein per scoop) READY-TO-DRINK PROTEIN SHAKE FITAID Fuel If you’ve worked out so hard that you can’t lift your arms to mix a protein shake, select this pre-made option. Bonus: it contains enough easy-to-digest carbs to give you a surge as a pre-workout drink, too. 12g protein per shake…

I don’t have a ‘sparkly’ personality. A decent percentage of my waking hours, I’m what my daughter calls a grumpasaur. And she’s right; I’m often grumpy. This is tied into my biggest fault: my lack of patience. And when that runs out, I can get negative, which is like crop-dusting a bushfire with lighter fluid. This is not me being self-reflective – my wife, work colleagues, friends and family have all said something at some stage. Hell, some of my work colleagues remind me daily. But it’s something I’m working on; and even though this goal started before the hallowed January theme of resolutions and turning over new forests, it’s become my sole focus. This growth in negativity is getting worse the older I get, so it’s something that I…

THE FAD BIGGEST FOOD TREND: UNICORN FOOD From multi-coloured, garish frappa-”WTF is this”-ccinos to multi-tiered monstrosity rainbow cakes, 2017 was the unfortunate year of the unicorn. Inedible, and overloaded with sugar. THE FIX “SALT BAE” That’s the seasoning sprinkling tzar who went viral earlier last year, reintroducing us to a simpler world. And that’s why cooking a prime cut of meat just right (and garnishing it with a dramatic sprinkling of kosher salt) is the blueprint for our 2018 recipes. OUR FAVOURITE SHOW: Ozark It’s Netflix’s answer to Breaking Bad, and it’s better than literally anything else on TV. Marty Byrde (Jason Bateman) is forced to launder millions for a Mexican drug lord after his business partner is caught red-handed stealing from the cartel. His operations move to…

I SIGNED UP FOR AN OPEN-WATER SWIM IN THE FREEZING ATLANTIC. NOW WHAT?Mark, Cape Town Shrinkage, that’s what. We found you some polar brrr advice from Scott Carney, an environmental conditioning expert and the author of What Doesn’t Kill Us. Prepare at home with showers that end with 30 seconds of cold water. At the site, shed your layers well beforehand to let your skin cool down. Then don’t hesitate; and once you’re submerged, try to relax. “Your inclination will be to clench up,” Carney says, “but after about 30 seconds the pain should give way to a pleasant endorphin rush.” Afterwards, warm yourself gradually, with maybe a few push-ups to kick-start your body heat. And consider keeping up with those daily cold showers. Research suggests they may help ease…

1. All day, every day Beware of supplements and plans claiming to detoxify your body. Without doing a thing, you’re ‘cleansing’ right now. “Our bodies are processing toxins at all times,” explains Emma Dawson, nutritionist at Nuffield Health. Once you begin excreting those toxins, you start to feel the effects – be it caffeine-withdrawal, or a bastard behind the eyes. 2. Take it slowly Just as you’re drawn to a greasy fry-up post- festivities, toxins are drawn to the body’s fat cells. “When you lose weight, those toxins are released,” says Dawson, so the faster you lose weight, the more your body has to deal with at once. “If you’re living on juice, you won’t be getting enough nutrients to process the toxins.” Play the long game. 3. Sweat the…

Jam out with holiday HIITs. Join the crew. What’ll it be: bell or bar? Back in 2009, Aubrey Marcus – then a 28-year-old with a philosophy degree and a marketing company – made a call to Joe Rogan, stand-up comedian and MMA commentator. Marcus wanted to spend 30 minutes discussing podcast advertising. The two ended up talking for four hours, on such wide-ranging topics as super-volcanoes, aliens, and psychedelics. Soon after that first meeting, Rogan invited Marcus on his podcast. That was the second time they hung out. The pair hit it off, and two years later Rogan partnered with Marcus to launch a fitness brand that’s popular with military and law enforcement and worth millions. Marcus credits his success to building alliances – not to make a cash grab…

Chalk up another thing that women do better than men: break up. At least, that’s according to Craig Eric Morris, a Penn State University anthro pologist who studies heartbreak. Like the incoming asteroid that will wipe out life on Earth, women burn hot and fast. When a relationship is over, they cry, invest in red wine, watch Nicholas Sparks movies, log on to Bumble, turn to Ellen for spiritual strength, and then get on with it – and come out in a better emotional place, where they greet the next guy. Men, on the other hand, slice their suffering into long, dull, onerous chapters, dragging out our obsessive retelling, recalling one more thing, investigating all the emotional forensics, and Facebook-stalking her for months, if not longer. We do not recover;…

THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR NAOMI PIERCEY SHE’S BACK! AND THIS TIME SHE BROUGHT FRIENDS... LI JUN LI ACTOR (CHICAGO PD); “CALL ME LILI” (LEE-LEE) MARISSA GAINSBURG WOMEN’S HEALTH US EDITOR We’ll be at her parents’ for the holiday. That means no sex, right? NAOMI: Not with that attitude! If you have a bedroom, not a couch, your chances are high. But of course it’ll be an old squeaky bed. MARISSA: So you move to the floor. Floor sex is the best. But use a pillow – rug burn’s not hot. NAOMI: You’re not hooking up for the romance. Focus on the fun part, the danger. MARISSA: Just say, “We’re going to wrap presents.” Nobody will bother you. NAOMI: Yeah: “Hey, baby, do you want to go ‘wrap a present?’ ”…

Pass-imism. Self LT -health H manual. I’m tired. Really tired. My two-year-old woke up at 2:23a.m. last night. I tried not to look at the clock but couldn’t help it. She had a nosebleed. Why does she get these at night? It never happens during the day. An hour later the cat started scratching at the door. It wanted to go outside and kill something. It never eats what it kills. It just dumps the carcasses at our door. Why does it do that? My wife says it’s a sign that the cat loves us. I don’t think so. Didn’t get a seat on the train this morning. Typical. Now my computer isn’t working. I must emit a magnetic field that jams its circuitry. Or maybe it hates me. Why…

1 DOUBLE WHAMMY Colon cancer and heart disease may strike simultaneously, according to new research from Johns Hopkins University. People with colon polyps were 2.7 times as likely as those with clean colons to also have highly obstructed arteries. That’s because cardiac risk factors (inflammation, high blood sugar, high cholesterol) also endanger your basement plumbing. If you’re diagnosed with heart disease, make colorectal cancer screening a priority. Conversely, if your colonoscopy reveals polyps, get screened for cardiovascular risk factors, says study author Dr. Eliseo Guallar. 2 DROP THE DEVICE Too much time thumbing through your social media feed can leave you feeling isolated, even if you have hundreds of online friends, a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests. People who spent more than two hours a day…

JAKES FERNANDEZ LOCATION Milnerton OCCUPATION Hospitality Manager AGE 28 HEIGHT 1.69m WEIGHT BEFORE 148kg WEIGHT AFTER 103kg TIME TO GOAL 12 months Jakes was always the big kid. He struggled with ADD, and his sluggish motor skills left him trailing during PE classes. Bottom line: sports didn’t appeal to him. Sweet treats? He had that covered. Jakes went from heavy in his blunder years to even heavier as an adult. By the time he turned 27, he weighed 148kg. At 44.1 BMI, he was living in a high-risk zone. It was a wake-up call to turn things around. So he swapped sweets for supersets – and now, he’s 45kg lighter. Here’s how he did it: 1 THE PROBLEM Poor motor skills and coordination problems made Jakes fitness-phobic. While he’d try…

Softer, faded blues and greens are trending, while navy and sandy colours look great year-round. Update your closet for summer with these essentials that straddle the line between work and play. “With a few high-quality, casual versions of formal clothes, you’ll look polished and still be comfortable,” says Justin Berkowitz, fashion director for Bloomingdale’s. 1 MANDARIN COLLAR SHIRT A mandarin collar is a minimalist but versatile take on the formal shirts you may be used to wearing. “It’s a clean, polished way to bring a tailored look out of the office and into everyday,” says Berkowitz. Plus, it’s easy to combine with your existing wardrobe. “Focus on solid colours and keep your styling minimal,” he says. FEDORA R225 AT OLD KHAKI, RETRO SUNGLASSES R3 690 GIORGIO ARMANI AT LUXOTTICA, MANDARIN…

MESSY GET THE LOOK 1 Towel dry to start. 2 Apply a mousse or salt spray to create some texture. 3 Rake your fingers through your hair to loosen it up for height and softness. This look works for guys with medium-thick wavy or curly hair, and angular facial features. Try Johnny Chop Shop Texturising Spray R119 Dis-Chem CASUAL GET THE LOOK 1 Towel dry then blow dry, using a brush to create a bit of lift. 2 Apply the wax: start with a pea-sized amount warmed between the fingers and then rake through your hair. This creates elevation. Add more until you’ve achieved the desired look. Try Kiehl’s Creative Cream Wax R360 Kiehl’s SLICK GET THE LOOK 1 Towel dry to start. 2 Apply a strong hold gel to…

AFTER THE GYM Woolworths Ostrich Droëwors There’s about 15 grams of complete, lean protein in a single serving. Stock up. WHEN YOU’RE STRESSED Elite Mature Cheddar We like the sharpness of this cheese, which helps you eat only a little. Have it with Salticrax Black Pepper crackers. BEFORE A RUN Beigel and Beigel Traditional Pretzels They’re tasty, salty, and carby. WHEN YOU’RE CRAVING ICE CREAM WheyO Protein Ice Cream A serving has 20.1 grams of protein for 1499kJ. Can’t find it? Skinny Scoop Protein Ice Cream is your best bet. FOR WATCHING TV Popcorn Tribe Smoked Paprika All the perks of commercial popcorn minus the nastiness. Have it with A cold Castle Lite. AT YOUR DESK Peppadew Diced Sweet Pique Pepper These sweet-and-sour flavour bombs pack a satisfying bite. Have…

32% of men take multiple selfies before choosing one to post. Among 18- to 34-year-olds, that jumps to 46%. 33% of men (and 45% of men 18 to 34) have edited or cropped a photo to make themselves look better online. 21% of men feel some pressure to look good on social media. That rises to 33% among 18- to 34-year-olds. About a third of guys 18 to 34 feel no pressure at all to look good when posting images on social media. 1 in 20 have been teased, trolled, or body-shamed on social media about their appearance or weight.…

7 Prep Properly Replace “inhibitors” (chores, kids) with “excitors” – early photos of you two, music, a scented candle, says sex therapist Ian Kerner. Tell her how great she looks in candlelight. Dr. Nicole Prause found that body-negative thoughts curbed women’s arousal while they watched porn. 6 Go Slow Don’t zero in on the nipples or clitoris too early – they’re not “on buttons,” and being touched in those areas can be painful if she’s not aroused yet, says sex therapist Lori Brotto. Watch her body – erect hair follicles is a good sign – and follow her lead; tell her, “I am guided by you.” 5 No, Slower! Ready for penetration? Ask first. Wet doesn’t mean ready. (That’s why lube is a poor substitute for foreplay.) Her vaginal walls…

Q: What is a bad recommendation you hear? Terry Crews, actor: “Work hard to beat the competition.” The truth is that competition is the opposite of creativity. If I’m working hard to beat the competition, it actually prevents me from thinking creatively. This competitive mindset destroys people. You need the success of everyone in your field in order to achieve your own success. Creativity operates differently. You work hard because you’re inspired to, not because you have to. Work becomes fun, and you have energy because this life is not a young man’s game. It’s an inspired person’s game. If you could have a billboard anywhere with anything on it, what would it say and why? Jerzy Gregorek, weightlifter: “Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard…

Q: Yo, coach. When I lift weights, my tracker shows that my heart rate stays freakishly low. What’s that mean? A: Not unusual. Heart rates during lifting tend to be lower than during aerobic exercise like running. Q: Oh. Why? A: Your body’s oxygen demand is much lower for lifting. Yes, your heart will pump harder, but it doesn’t have to increase its beat rate as much as it would if you were running. Q: Cool. So I have nothing to worry about? Should I even use a tracker when I’m lifting? A: No worries. And nah, I don’t recommend trackers for strength training, because they tend to underestimate energy expenditure. You’ll just psych yourself out. Bill Hartman is the founder of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training.…

Drink In the Day Each morning, Marcus drinks water along with a pinch of salt and a bit of cider vinegar. In a 2016 European Journal of Clinical Nutrition study, men who peed about seven times a day were best hydrated. Be One-Sided During a recent workout, Marcus did burpees with one foot on the floor and the other hooked into a hanging ring. New twists on formerly familiar moves challenge your body and brain to work hard. Grab Kettlebells For mobility, Marcus does kettle bell halos, rotating the weight around his head. For strength, he does burpees, grasping the handles for the push-up and using them for shoulder presses when he stands. Expand Your Toolbox Onnit trainers utilise unconventional implements such as Indian clubs, maces, and steel clubs, all…

WEEK 1 SESSION 1 GOAL: Go hard and fast, while still focusing on good technique and efficient rowing. WARM UP: 2 rounds of: 10 x inchworms 10 x bootstraps 1 x easy 500m row CONDITIONING: 6 x 200m row intervals with one minute rest. SESSION 2 GOAL: Don’t stop moving. By adding functional movements, you can develop strength as well as aerobic capacity. WARM UP: Same as before. STRENGTH: 8 rounds for time (non-stop): 200m row 3 push-ups 6 sit-ups 9 squats SESSION 3 GOAL: Develop endurance capacity by gradually increasing the strokes per minute, which increases the intensity. The aim is to improve your split speed as the workout progresses. WARM UP: Same as before. ENDURANCE: 2 x 10 minutes, with 5 minutes rest in between. For the last…

Lick Your Wounds In your brain, the aftermath of romantic rejection can look like cocaine withdrawal, a Rutgers study found. So give yourself time to clear your head, says psycholo gist Dr. Gary Lewandowski. Spend it outdoors: take hikes, go camping, climb a mountain. In a Finnish survey, people who spent time in nature reported better emotional well-being. Grab a Beer with a Bud We’ve all seen break-ups coming among our own circle of friends, sometimes months before the axe falls. Your pals probably could have predicted yours. “Friends can help you see the broader picture,” says Lauren Howe, the author of a recent Stanford study on failed relationships. Ask, but only once. Because if it’s all you talk about, you’ll soon be drinking alone. Recall Your Previous Life Good…

1. Face Props for the Blue Steel attempt, but we need to see your eyes. Ditch the shades and smile. 2. Body I’m a sucker for an all-black getup, but the shadows are ominous. Tap the brightening edit. 3. Profile Not enough. Vague equals boring. Give her some facts, and what you’re looking for. COPY AND PASTE “You’re great, but I’m getting back with my ex. I enjoyed the time we had together.” DON’T GHOST! BAIL GRACEFULLY WITH THIS NAOMI-APPROVED “COMPLIMENT SANDWICH” TEXT, EVEN IF IT’S A LIE.…

The price of solar energy is more affordable. Panels cost 70% less than they did in 2010. Over 19 000 craft breweries worldwide are making beer, with more popping up all the time. Globally, wild tiger numbers are on the rise, from 3 200 in 2010 to 3 890 roaming the earth today. Proceeds from the Ice Bucket Challenge have led to the discovery of a gene that contributes to ALS. Off the endangered species list? The giant panda. Tune in: national zoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam. One of the world’s healthiest foods is a bargain: eggs are the most affordable animal protein source. In South Africa, smoking has declined from 32% in 1993 to just 16% in 2012. In Nevada, it’s now illegal to drive under the speed limit in the fast lane…

The DIY diet. Rewire your habits. CRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS Nuts are a great way to introduce healthy fats into your diet, and Wicks makes almonds his staple. Comparatively low in kilojoules – a 10-nut serving has roughly 250kJ, with 2g of carbs – their fibres stabilise blood sugar and reduce hunger, according to the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. A winning strategy for your abs aspirations. OIL THE ENGINE No #LeanIn15 video is complete without Wicks chucking a spoon of coconut oil into the pan. And he’s onto something: 60% of the oil’s fats are MCTs, which quickly convert to energy. They’re a bit like carbs in that sense, but won’t impact blood sugar. The American Society for Clinical Nutrition found that subjects who used MCT oils, instead of olive…

1. Read The Damn Label: Low-fat doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Neither does organic. Track the macros and count your calories. It’s the only foolproof method. 2. Make Substitutions: Empty calories are your worst enemy. That cool-drink? Sparkling water (squeeze in some lemon) will spare your diet. 3. Cook Like You Care: Shallow- or deep-frying all your meals? Big mistake. Stick to baking and braai-ing (and hold the oil). 4. Never Tap Out: You will slip up. Often. But don’t let it all unravel. Just put your game face on, and learn from your mistakes.…

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SELLO MAUTJANA LOCATION Cape Town OCCUPATION Photographer’s assistant THE CHANGE From camera-shy to stand-out guy. STYLE TIP Don’t settle for sweaty feet: pick up a pair of socks that sits covertly on your heel. Summer is your time to shine. Don’t waste away the season lounging around in the same old T-shirt and jeans that saw you through Spring. That’s the advice we gave Sello Mautjana, a Capetonian who got too comfortable with his tired threads. We helped hook him up with a look that matched his character. Pair Up A blazer with shorts might sound like an odd combo, but it’s a hot look. You’ll want a lightweight blazer in a light colour (you can’t just sub in your office jacket, it’ll look too heavy). When the temperature dips…

Venture Forth “Humans crave adventure because it takes them out of their world of comfort, and the mundane day-to-day activities,” explains adventurer Riaan Manser. “Even a small two-hour adventure activity can feel like a week-long holiday.” In his new show How To Adventure, Riaan looks to do just that – ripping average joes away from their creature comforts, and throwing them headlong into a wild, foreign world. The explorer knows what he’s doing: he was the first person to circumnavigate all 37 000km of Africa’s coast by bicycle; then he took his travels off-land, kayaking 5 000km around Madagascar. Those adventures began with an epiphany, a decision to change his life. “So many of us want to change, but then we just talk about it. I said to myself, either…