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PHOTO CREDIT / GLEN GRANT
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// CURTIS KORCHINSKI
Saskatoon, SK
I started weight lifting in my early 20’s while working at Mawson Health & Fitness shortly after its opening. I was instantly hooked on how it made me feel. Instead of sitting at home wishing I was not so lazy, I was proud of myself for getting off the couch and pushing hard in the gym.
At that time, I was also battling addiction. Not only with alcohol but also with hard drugs. As time went on, this caused a great deal of weight loss and severe depression which in turn created some significant self esteem issues. I knew I was capable of so much more but couldn’t get past the demons. Shortly before meeting my partner Jordan I made the choice to overcome my issues and start building a new me, from the inside out. As this took shape, so did an amazing life path. I got married in 2005, built & opened The Ivy in 2006 and adopted our first son in 2010. Our second son was adopted in 2014.
I watched my first SABBA show in 2011 and left TCU Place so pumped I hardly slept that night. Almost instantly I knew I wanted to be up there on that stage next year! I was introduced to Vince Wawryk & Chris Pylypchuk through my friend the late Steve Burns. Weighing in at 140 pounds I was in awe of Chris & Vince and their strong physiques, which assured me I was with true pro’s. With Chris as my coach, I started eating & lifting heavy for almost a year and didn’t stop! I competed in lightweight bodybuilding in the Spring of 2012 at 151 lbs and finished 6th in a class of 11. The next year I tried the new (at the time) Men’s Physique Class and came in 5th out 14 with a few extra pounds of muscle at 156. That October I hit the IDFA Stage and took 1st in bodybuilding at 159.
The last 3 years have been a balance of family time, business time (we opened another restaurant in late 2014), as well as an amazing move out to Vancouver for a year! Upon arriving back home in SK this past May I knew it was time to work hard toward the Fall Show. Vince agreed to get me ready for this one and once again I couldn’t be any happier with the results! Team Wawryk and SABBA have created several of the most unimaginable dreams come true! I have also been very fortunate to take part in the past few SABBA shows as a judge and look forward to continuing on in this amazing sport on as many levels as I can be involved in!
I can’t Thank my family and friends enough for being the biggest support system anyone could dream of! It makes it that much easier to keep living and loving this lifestyle.
3 FUN FACTS:
1 // I often get asked if I am George St. Pierre
2 // I have had a beer with Neil Young and his band on his Tour Bus
3 // I have self-diagnosed misophonia
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// MAPLE BALSAMIC SHEET PAN CHICKEN
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
6 T sugar free maple syrup
2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp dried thyme
3/4 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 lbs chicken breasts
1 1/2 lbs baby red potatoes, quartered
1 package cherry tomatoes
1 lb green beans
1) Preheat over to 425
2) Combine balsamic vinegar, syrup, 1 T olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, chili flakes and pepper.
3) Pour marinade over chicken and let sit for minimum 30 minutes
4) Place tomatoes and potatoes on sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray if you prefer less fat. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes.
5) Remove pan from oven and add green beans.
6)Remove chicken from marinade and put on top of vegetables. Pour marinade over entire pan.
7) Bake for another 30-40 minutes, tossing occasionally, until chicken cooked.
8) Let stand for 5-10 minutes after removing from oven.
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