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Angry Anderson
James Tomkins
Jane Allsop
Janella Purcell
Jono Coleman
Lyndsey Rodrigues
Dr Sally Cockburn
Sarah Wilson
Angry Anderson AM
Australian rock icon, televison presenter/reporter, actor and agent for social change.
For 30 years Gary "Angry" Anderson has been the vocalist of Rose Tattoo, but is also well known for his acting roles and charity work. In 1993, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his role as a youth advocate.
"A long time ago, I realized it’s up to all of us to change the world. A very wise man once said “We cannot change anything but ourselves. Once we change ourselves, we change everything".
"You cannot stop the way the world is…..but you can become the change, it’s a way of empowering ourselves."
David Suzuki said “You are either part of the problem or part of the solution”, so I am joining in with FebFast because I want to continue my support of being part of the solution, rather than the problem. We manifest how we feel by what we do.
The Ted Noffs Foundation:
I first came across the work of Ted Noffs when I was a young bloke frequenting the cross in 75 – 76’. It was there I became aware of the street kid situation and a mystical being called Ted Noffs who was running the Wayside Chapel. Fans of the band would talk to us about his work.
Ted Noffs inspired me because here was a guy who started the wayside chapel in the most desperate of places, here was a guy who decided me and my family will be part of the solution.
Ted Noffs has touched thousands of lives.
James Tomkins
Olympian and 2008 Victorian Father of the Year.
"I am really honoured to be a FebFast ambassador. And I am really happy to spread the word - to remind people of the benefits that come when you cut down on the grog. And so what are they, I hear you ask? Well, for starters your fitness will improve, you'll have a trimmed down body, and your performance in all sorts of other areas might heat up! Too much information? Well, how about enjoying better sleep and more energy?"
"But seriously, I think most Australians know someone who should cut down on the amount of alcohol they drink. In fact, I can think of many people I know who have a real problem. An initiative like FebFast helps us to stop and think about the amount we drink and the way many of us depend on alcohol. During February, I am certainly going to be encouraging my family and friends to give it a rest - and to discover how good you can feel when your body is given a reprieve."
Jane Allsop
Logie award winning Film and Television Actress.
Why am I getting involved? I'm always up for a challenge, especially when it's for a good cause. It's all too easy to let regular drinking become a habitual part of your life, and it's good to break your habits now and again. I'll be interested to see how much extra cash I have in my wallet at the end of the month!
Janella Purcell
Naturopath, Nutritionist, co-host What’s Good for You and masterclass chef on The Biggest Loser Australia.
“I don’t believe it’s healthy to put your body through a massive detox, which have been the trend for some years now. It puts way too much pressure on your body and your liver releases too many toxins at once, making you feel nauseous, lethargic and cranky with the added bonus of nasty headaches. A better idea is to slowly remove or reduce toxins from your life, one thing at a time.
“FebFast is a great opportunity to do just this, with alcohol. After the holidays it’s a charitable reason to give your liver a little break. Your liver doesn’t just process alcohol and fats, but according to Traditional Chinese Medicine it is also greatly affected by stress. So naturally after the holidays our liver is in need of a rest
“March will be about moderation again. And feeling light, clear and happy to enjoy a glass of red with my meal.”
www.janellapurcell.com
Jono Coleman
Jonathan ‘Jono’ Coleman is an outstanding Australian television and radio personality. Jono can be heard around the country on ‘The Jono and Dano Show’ as well as ‘My Generation’. Jono can be seen on Channel 9’s ‘2o to 1’ as well as a weekly regular on ‘Mornings with Kerri-Anne’.
“I am supporting FebFast because I think it’s important to get people thinking about being mindful about excessive consumption of things, be it alcohol, coffee, their blackberry or even chocolate…..”
Lyndsey Rodrigues
Host of What's Good For You on Channel 9 and former MTV host.
Australia has a very prominent drinking culture. From having a few drinks at a BBQ to throwing back the beers at a football game, Aussies love a drink! Unfortunately as our drinking culture becomes more prominent so do the stories of dependency, illness and alcohol related violence.
Studies are showing that kids are trying their first taste of alcohol at a younger and younger age and there are many theories and opinions on how this will affect them in the future.
FebFast is a great iniative to get Australians thinking about living a more balanced life, finding other outlets for stress and raising the many important issues that go hand in hand with excess alcohol consumption.
By giving up alcohol for the month of February I hope to become more aware of my own health and lifestyle needs as well as raising that awareness in others - it may be a challenge, but one I feel is very worthwhile!
Dr Sally Cockburn
(aka Dr Feelgood)
Host of Melbourne radio 3AW’s Talking Health, FebFast ambassador, GP and media health commentator
No thanks, I'm doing FebFast…
I don't believe in token abstinence and that's not what FebFast is about.
FebFast is not meant for people who have serious alcohol dependence. They should see their doctor for help. However it is for people who may drink alcohol because they think they have to to be socially acceptable, because saying no might not be OK with their friends, especially if they are in a group buying rounds.
I enjoy a drink on occasions but I am also confident to say no in any situation when I don’t want one. FebFast is a great way to prove that you can survive socially without a drink and gain the confidence to say no in the future.
Sarah Wilson
(Lifestyle YOU presenter and producer, Sunday Life columnist, Good Health wellness editor and columnist and social commentator)
A lot of Australian women have a challenging relationship with alcohol, whether it be sporadic bingeing or the "wine at- night-coffee-in-the-morning" cycle that many of us get trapped in when we lead exhausting lives.
Giving alcohol up is difficult on many levels, so I welcome the idea of being given a push to do it. Doing FebFast and giving booze away for the month of February is something I’ll be doing for the benefit of my own health, and also to raise the issue of Australia’s drinking culture among others.
The spotlight has been switched on to drinking culture recently - the violence, the health issues. I think it’s left many of us feeling sad for what we see, particularly the way it’s impacting on young women.
FebFast's 28 days without booze is actually a wonderful opportunity for us all to step back and consider our drinking habits, and importantly our lifestyle habits. I've amassed two dozen friends who will be joining me in February. Not only are we giving up the red wine, we're also changing the way we catch up and unwind...we've booked in healthy dinner nights, cups of tea and beautiful walks.
Feel free to check out my blog http://www.sarahwilson.com.au to see how we're doing it."
Australian rock icon, televison presenter/reporter, actor and agent for social change.
For 30 years Gary "Angry" Anderson has been the vocalist of Rose Tattoo, but is also well known for his acting roles and charity work. In 1993, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his role as a youth advocate.
"A long time ago, I realized it’s up to all of us to change the world. A very wise man once said “We cannot change anything but ourselves. Once we change ourselves, we change everything".
"You cannot stop the way the world is…..but you can become the change, it’s a way of empowering ourselves."
David Suzuki said “You are either part of the problem or part of the solution”, so I am joining in with FebFast because I want to continue my support of being part of the solution, rather than the problem. We manifest how we feel by what we do.
The Ted Noffs Foundation:
I first came across the work of Ted Noffs when I was a young bloke frequenting the cross in 75 – 76’. It was there I became aware of the street kid situation and a mystical being called Ted Noffs who was running the Wayside Chapel. Fans of the band would talk to us about his work.
Ted Noffs inspired me because here was a guy who started the wayside chapel in the most desperate of places, here was a guy who decided me and my family will be part of the solution.
Ted Noffs has touched thousands of lives.
James Tomkins
Olympian and 2008 Victorian Father of the Year.
"I am really honoured to be a FebFast ambassador. And I am really happy to spread the word - to remind people of the benefits that come when you cut down on the grog. And so what are they, I hear you ask? Well, for starters your fitness will improve, you'll have a trimmed down body, and your performance in all sorts of other areas might heat up! Too much information? Well, how about enjoying better sleep and more energy?"
"But seriously, I think most Australians know someone who should cut down on the amount of alcohol they drink. In fact, I can think of many people I know who have a real problem. An initiative like FebFast helps us to stop and think about the amount we drink and the way many of us depend on alcohol. During February, I am certainly going to be encouraging my family and friends to give it a rest - and to discover how good you can feel when your body is given a reprieve."
Jane Allsop
Logie award winning Film and Television Actress.
Why am I getting involved? I'm always up for a challenge, especially when it's for a good cause. It's all too easy to let regular drinking become a habitual part of your life, and it's good to break your habits now and again. I'll be interested to see how much extra cash I have in my wallet at the end of the month!
Janella Purcell
Naturopath, Nutritionist, co-host What’s Good for You and masterclass chef on The Biggest Loser Australia.
“I don’t believe it’s healthy to put your body through a massive detox, which have been the trend for some years now. It puts way too much pressure on your body and your liver releases too many toxins at once, making you feel nauseous, lethargic and cranky with the added bonus of nasty headaches. A better idea is to slowly remove or reduce toxins from your life, one thing at a time.
“FebFast is a great opportunity to do just this, with alcohol. After the holidays it’s a charitable reason to give your liver a little break. Your liver doesn’t just process alcohol and fats, but according to Traditional Chinese Medicine it is also greatly affected by stress. So naturally after the holidays our liver is in need of a rest
“March will be about moderation again. And feeling light, clear and happy to enjoy a glass of red with my meal.”
www.janellapurcell.com
Jono Coleman
Jonathan ‘Jono’ Coleman is an outstanding Australian television and radio personality. Jono can be heard around the country on ‘The Jono and Dano Show’ as well as ‘My Generation’. Jono can be seen on Channel 9’s ‘2o to 1’ as well as a weekly regular on ‘Mornings with Kerri-Anne’.
“I am supporting FebFast because I think it’s important to get people thinking about being mindful about excessive consumption of things, be it alcohol, coffee, their blackberry or even chocolate…..”
Lyndsey Rodrigues
Host of What's Good For You on Channel 9 and former MTV host.
Australia has a very prominent drinking culture. From having a few drinks at a BBQ to throwing back the beers at a football game, Aussies love a drink! Unfortunately as our drinking culture becomes more prominent so do the stories of dependency, illness and alcohol related violence.
Studies are showing that kids are trying their first taste of alcohol at a younger and younger age and there are many theories and opinions on how this will affect them in the future.
FebFast is a great iniative to get Australians thinking about living a more balanced life, finding other outlets for stress and raising the many important issues that go hand in hand with excess alcohol consumption.
By giving up alcohol for the month of February I hope to become more aware of my own health and lifestyle needs as well as raising that awareness in others - it may be a challenge, but one I feel is very worthwhile!
Dr Sally Cockburn
(aka Dr Feelgood)
Host of Melbourne radio 3AW’s Talking Health, FebFast ambassador, GP and media health commentator
No thanks, I'm doing FebFast…
I don't believe in token abstinence and that's not what FebFast is about.
FebFast is not meant for people who have serious alcohol dependence. They should see their doctor for help. However it is for people who may drink alcohol because they think they have to to be socially acceptable, because saying no might not be OK with their friends, especially if they are in a group buying rounds.
I enjoy a drink on occasions but I am also confident to say no in any situation when I don’t want one. FebFast is a great way to prove that you can survive socially without a drink and gain the confidence to say no in the future.
Sarah Wilson
(Lifestyle YOU presenter and producer, Sunday Life columnist, Good Health wellness editor and columnist and social commentator)
A lot of Australian women have a challenging relationship with alcohol, whether it be sporadic bingeing or the "wine at- night-coffee-in-the-morning" cycle that many of us get trapped in when we lead exhausting lives.
Giving alcohol up is difficult on many levels, so I welcome the idea of being given a push to do it. Doing FebFast and giving booze away for the month of February is something I’ll be doing for the benefit of my own health, and also to raise the issue of Australia’s drinking culture among others.
The spotlight has been switched on to drinking culture recently - the violence, the health issues. I think it’s left many of us feeling sad for what we see, particularly the way it’s impacting on young women.
FebFast's 28 days without booze is actually a wonderful opportunity for us all to step back and consider our drinking habits, and importantly our lifestyle habits. I've amassed two dozen friends who will be joining me in February. Not only are we giving up the red wine, we're also changing the way we catch up and unwind...we've booked in healthy dinner nights, cups of tea and beautiful walks.
Feel free to check out my blog http://www.sarahwilson.com.au to see how we're doing it."
