Fitness Tips: Mixed bag of tips (part 1)

G’day readers, a mixed bag of tips this week - hope you can get something out of it.

Labels under the microscope

Over the next two years, you will notice some changes to the labels on food packaging from Down Under. New food labelling laws have been introduced in Australia and New Zealand, which require that almost all products carry a mandatory nutrition information panel. In the past, nutrition information panels were required only when a nutrition claim such as ‘low fat’ or ‘low salt’ was made. The mandatory nutrition information panels must include information about energy (kJ), protein, fat (which saturated fat being listed separately), carbohydrate (total sugars being listed separately), and sodium.

David Garred and Andrew Wood looking fit and trim after participating in the Pattaya International Marathon events on July 15

The percentage of key ingredients in a product must now be shown. The key ingredient will not necessarily be the main ingredient in terms of mass, but it will be the ingredient that gives the food its character. You will now be able to tell what percentage of raspberry jam is actually made up of raspberries, for example.

The new labelling laws will also ensure that the main foods that may cause allergies (e.g., peanuts and seafood) are declared on the label, and warning statements are provided for certain foods that can cause allergic reactions (e.g., Royal Jelly). Products that contain substances that have a potential health risk must also include a statement alerting buyers to the presence of the substance.

Fish oil on the menu

Fish oil may now be included in muesli bars, cheese, yoghurt and ice cream, thanks to breakthrough technology by Australia’s CSIRO. The new technology enables food manufacturers to produce foods containing the functional health benefits of fish oil, but without the fish taste! Functional foods (nutraceuticals) are a rapidly growing segment of the food market, worth more than US$86 billion worldwide. You might be wondering why would you want fish oil in these things. I don’t have pages of space here so let me just say that it is very good for you.

A wine a day keeps the doctor away

Consuming one to two glasses of wine daily may reduce your risk of coronary heart disease, according to a position statement recently released from the American Heart Association. Higher consumption, however, has been related to increased risk of heart disease, stroke, accidents and other health problems, and there is no clear evidence yet that wine is more beneficial than other forms of alcohol (indeed, researchers believe the same biological effect can even be achieved with grape juice). Because of the potential for alcohol abuse, the Heart Foundation declines to recommend alcohol or wine as a cardio protective strategy. The studies that I have come across have indicated that red wine is better for you than white in each, but while the studies were numerous, the testing and control groups were rather small and it’s hard to argue with the Heart Foundation, but drinking, literally, 1 glass did help in all the tests.

Carpe’ Diem

CM pips GM and GM at Phoenix

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Mo strikes again

PSC Golf from Three Sisters

Monday July 16 was one of those delightful days when we are all reminded why we chose Pattaya as a place to live and play golf. A total of twenty-three players turned up for this weekly event including two visitors, Tom “Doc” Buckley up from Australia and Dick “Banker” McKegney on one of his frequent visits from Singapore. Both guys were thoroughly impressed with the camaraderie existing within this group. Tom was doubly pleased to meet PSC Golf Chairman Steve Donovan and discover they both originate from Cork in the Republic of Ireland.

Bob Moberg (right) enjoys his bragging rights with Herbie Ishinaga.

The bragging rights for the week went to Bob Moberg with 41 points, finally getting a good round in after four weeks of frustration. Dougie Powell was in second place with an uncontested 39 points.

At the bottom of the barrel was John Moore to take the “Ugly Sister” award with a measly 22 points, an unusual situation for John who can usually be relied upon to shoot to his handicap.

A week of countless count backs that leaves Richard Livingston reeling

IPGC TAGGS Golf from The Haven

Monday 16th July - Sriracha (Stableford)

1st Division

1st: Harry Riley, 38 pts (cb9 19, cb6 12, cb3 7 pts)
2nd: Anders Karlsson, 38 pts (cb9 19, cb6 12, cb3 5 pts)
3rd: Jimmee Little, 36 pts (cb9 18 pts)
4th: Magnus Johansson, 36 pts (cb9 17 pts)

2nd Division

1st: Jens Gunnarsson, 42 pts
2nd: Claes Ernlund, 41 pts
3rd: Kevin Fortt, 35 pts
4th: Oradeee Kaesavane, 34 pts

An unusually large contingent of golfers turned out at The Haven, requiring the TAGGS to form two divisions for the first time in a long while. The 1st division honors went to Harry Riley, who was involved in a count back for the second time running, on this occasion winning out over Anders Karlsson after an exhausting series of calculations that left Richard gasping for a Sangthip coke. Third place also involved a count back, which a refreshed Richard managed a little quicker, with Jimmee, off his new handicap, getting the nod over Magnus Johansson.

The 2nd division saw Jens Gunnarsson walking away from all the field except Claes Ernlund, who faltered on the last hole, for which Richard was truly grateful, he already having refreshed himself nearly to excess. Kevin enjoyed just pipping Oradee, who was playing her last game before her annual holiday with Klaus in Denmark. Jens and Claes can look forward to playing off revised handicaps after the weekend. A well refreshed Richard welcomed David Lacey from England to the day’s celebrations.

Wednesday 18th July - Khao Kheow (Medal)

1st: Bob Morrison, 64
2nd: Roland Piechocki, 67
3rd: Serge Straeten, 69
4th: Brian Wilkinson, 69
5th: Stephen Beard, 69
6th: Barry Winton, 69
7th: Mark Campbell, 69

Another large group, but not so big as to require 2 divisions, left The Haven to play the well presented Khao Kheow Country Club for the second occasion in two weeks, this time off the white tees. Bob Morrison hit the ball so sweetly he made the rest of the very competitive field look a little ragged by shooting a great 64 net, followed by Roland lagging 3 shots behind on a net 67.

3rd to 7th places were involved in another massive count back, but this time Richard was ready having got to the bar earlier than the returned cards.

Barry Winton walked away with the best gross, carding a 75, for which he was awarded a TAGGS cap.

Richard welcomed back Malcolm Clare from a long stint on the high seas whilst welcoming new member Doug Maiko from the USA. Thought of the day, “I always thought a sixty nine was good before today” anon.

Friday 20th July - Phoenix Golf Club (Bogey)

1st: Brian Kelly, 4 up (cb9 5 up)
2nd: Harry Riley, 4 up (cb9 3 up)
3rd: Anders Karlsson, 3 up
4th: Stephen Beard, 1 up (cb9 2 up)
5th: Malcolm Clare, 1 up (cb9 3 down)
6th: Graham Davis, All square (cb9 3up, cb6 3up)
7th: Michel Cassiers, All square (cb9 3up, cb6 2up)
8th to 14th: 9 others at all square

Once again count backs were the big thing at The Haven with the Bogeyman beating out Harry who was involved for the third time in four outings. The always steady Brian Kelly managed to beat the course 5 up on the back nine, which was an exceptional achievement on a layout that was in excellent condition and playing quite hard in the wind.

Anders Karlsson and the Doctor found themselves on the podium for the second time this week and surely must get to the top soon. Malcolm Clare also had a very good card on only his second outing this hitch and will also be looking to climb the leader board in the near future.

Barry Winton again shot a great round of 77 gross but was unable to make it to the prize winner’s circle being one of the 7 players to achieve all square and losing out in the mammoth count back.

Richard welcomed new members Stewart Hutchings and Willy McBride from the UK as well as Michel Cassiers from Belgium, who managed to acquit himself well on his first time out with the TAGGS.

Tough week for PSC golfers

Pattaya Sports Club Golf from the Cafe Kronborg

Monday, July 16 - Natural Park Hills (Stableford)

The Natural Park Hills layout was in fine condition, the weather was stupendous and the greens were quick, but the scores were horrible.

Rich Montana struggled to first place with 30 points, then a three way count back with 26 points happened, with John Leavy finishing second, Tony Cashman third and Wayne Koch fourth.

Thursday, July 19 - Khao Kheow (Stableford)

Beautiful Khao Kheow Country Club was host for a Stableford competition.

Bob Morrison took the A flight with 36 points, Anders Karlsson finished second with 34 points and steady Ebrahim finished third with 32 points.

Frank Polizotto took the B flight with 36 points. Big Pete Galle took second on a count back from steady Arthur Bailey, both with 35 points.

PH3 Run 906

News Flash: “Pattaya Hasher decapitated by miniature helicopter” Oh well! I guess this really didn’t really happen, but it could have, read on. When I drove down from Bangkok Monday morning, it started to rain a little before reaching Chonburi and I thought it might be a wet run. Fortunately, the weather cooperated and it was a perfect day for the run.

Frankly, I didn’t expect to bring any new shoes, but then I saw Lik at one of the Diana Inn beer bars and couldn’t resist. So it was off to Mike’s where I made yet another new shoe purchase. I really should invest some money in shoe manufacturing.

This was to be a Belgium run hared by Fini the F, V.V. and the brains of the operation, Flying Frog. Hashers were expecting this to be a great run, starting from such a tranquil setting with a colourful, dreamlike Wat in the near distance. Damn, but were the hashers to get a big surprise. After the new shoes were given down downs - including Sir Airhead who had both new shoes for himself and a TQ 2 lady. The hares explained the run and the pack was off and running into the lush, tropical foliage of emerald green tapioca plants. But what’s this, two minutes into the run and the pack is totally bewildered and resembles a comic Chinese fire drill - total chaos. Suddenly the front of the pack was the back of the pack and Fossil was bringing up the rear. Oh, but what a lovely little rear she has. Finally paper was spotted and the pack was finally off on the trail.

The general comments made by the runners were that the trail was laid with too little paper and in at least two locations was laid directly through tapioca fields. This is a major No-No and we must always respect that we are guests in this wonderful, user-friendly country.

It was good to see some long lost faces including The Pope and his family, and Kim Fletcher and his family. Welcome back. You talk about dedicated hashers; K A M actually arrived via a Bangkok taxi with his lady.

After the run had finished, a “civilian” “pilot” was flying a miniature remote controlled airplane over our heads and I could picture him losing control and having the plane land among a group of hashers causing major damage. A miniature helicopter followed the miniature airplane and its “massive” spinning rotor blade could easily have decapitated some poor unsuspecting soul had the “pilot” lost control of his aircraft. It was great fun watching these small aircraft fly and provide entertainment for one and all.

C Face called for a circle to be formed at 6:45 p.m. and the pack barely responded. Honestly, it was like most of the hashers had never been on a run. Lets show a little more spirit next week.

Sir Airhead was called in as the Religious Advisor and promptly had the hares on ice - Fini, V.V. and Flying Frog. The hares were lucky to escape getting Hash s@#t, maybe next time?

Dainty Shoed Cheap Foreign Bastard who now wears the coveted hash toilet seat replaced A-H as the Hash Trash. The lovely Ewok was made to sit on ice and receive a new pair of Betty Boop slippers. Then the Linda Bar mob was iced for the usual Rule 6 violations, A-H, Homocyclist and K A M.

Since Patrick’s Belgium bar had a do on for the Belgians the Happy Hour Bar was at Angels Place on Soi 7, but the tasty food was prepared by Flying Frog. Everyone had a great time.

On-On Hammer

Laem Chabang provides the perfect backdrop for the PSC’s 9th Members’ tournament

Eighty-five members of the Pattaya Sports Club enjoyed the unsurpassed conditioning of this Jack Nicklaus designed layout on Friday, July 13. The immaculate fairways and lightening greens can often encourage the amateur golfer to some of his finest scores and certainly Richard Pietrskiewiez was no exception as he topped “C” flight and the field with 45, despite a couple of non-scoring holes. In so doing Richard P. said “hello” to a beautiful glass trophy and “goodbye” to his 24 handicap.

Also stepping forward to claim their respective divisions’ top prizes were “A” flight’s Paul Moore with 42 points and “B” flight’s Mark Gorda with 39 points. Both players will be returning to work within the week and this should make those stints go a little easier. To those of us staying home it is hoped they don’t return before the 10th Members’ Tournament, which is scheduled for Plutaluang (Sattahip) on the 17th of August, so that we might have a chance of winning.

Derek Reaper won the long drive honey pot and indicated that, being a hunting enthusiast, he hoped to use the winning funds to defray his rifle club membership dues.

This unique event which offers a free entry fee, due to the financial input of the Pattaya Sports Club, was further enhanced by the generous donations of complimentary vouchers from Laem Chabang, Shenanigans, Rosie O’Grady’s, the Blue Parrot, Tequila Reef and the Cafe Kronborg (thanks Papa Ray).

	“A” division	“B” division	“C” Division
1st 2nd 3rd Lucky 7th Place	Paul Moore (42 )Mark Campbell (38) Wayne Koch (38) Anders Karlsson (36)	Mark Gorda (39) Jimmy Little (38) Claes Eland (38) Alan Olcott (33)	Richard Pietrskiewiez (45) Peders Gjelstrup (40) Ken Cooke (38) Gerhard Schulze (33)

 Long putts: Doug Powell (A9) and Ossi Viljanen (B9)
Closest to the pins: Catfish Bob (A2 & B5), Andy Spence (A7) and Rick Sharp (B8)

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