Blokes have this well being stuff sussed.

An interesting article in the Womens Health & Fitness Magazine has given me food for thought.Have you ever heard it said "I want to come back as a male " Well ladies I will probably live to regret saying this but I think we could learn a thing or two from our male friends when it comes to our well being .
1- Have you noticed how a lot of men don't struggle with their weight like we women do?.....Why ??? It is quiet simple men eat more protein foods. "Feed the man meat" Protein foods promote satiety .The scientific term for fullness.Therefore preventing over eating .
2- They drink beer. Yep it's full of carbs .But according to research beer is a significant source of dietary silcon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density .This is no excuse to down a six pack guys ..everything in moderation. Stick to the recommended 2 drinks per day.
3-Men use Weights more then women.While we women do use weights we tend to use them for muscle isolation rather then working muscles together .Working more muscles , working them harder will give much better results.
4- Men are not big sweet eaters preferring to pile their plate high with meat (protein).Research also has found men rarely binge. Keep a healthy option on stand by ladies .
5-Housework is a no go zone.Now before you all jump up and down here what the article is saying is this .Men don't see it as a priority.A man will put his mates and work and sport before house work .Men don't stress the little stuff. A man will respond better to a to do list in this situation ladies . Give it a go !
6-Men play more team sports.Research here suggests the social and health benifits are huge . Consider a walk on your own verse a game of netball . You can not only burn as many calories but catch up with friends.We are after all supposed to be the supe

rior multi taskers.
7-Men Rarely get stressed.They use the fight or flight instinct. Meaning they deal with it then and there or they just let it go.
8- Men are methodical.This part of the article I found very interesting . While we women can and do multi task our male counterparts tend to focus on one task at a time .Research here says " The area connecting the right part of the brain to the left is thicker in women allowing more ideas to flow .Women find it harder to immediately distinguish their right and left hand because they use both sides of the brain at the same time.Men have a dominate side of the brain allowing them to tell right from left instantly."
So ladies agree or disagree here the research does explain a little.Cant wait to hear opinions on this .
Brenda Alexander
AWSUMBODY

Garlic Facts

*Garlic contains natural antibacterial, antiparasitic and antifungal properties.
*As little as one glove a day is effective in lowering blood pressure and regulating cholestrol levels.
*A serve each day can support the immune system and ward of a host of infections . Its ability to help remove harmful and ageing toxic metals such as mercury are also well documented.
*Cooking garlic reduces it's potency .
*Garlic contains prebiotic fibre inulin this feeds beneficial gut bacteria which aids digestion and detoxification.
*Did you know that garlic was served on bread to help sustain the workers building the pyramids?
*A natural medicine for all. Be aware if you have trouble tolerating garlic it's best to listen to your bodies warning signs and avoid it .
*Give this old fashioned remedy a second chance .
*For more infomation on the benefits this little wonder and more contact AWSUMBODY Australia's best fitness and nutrition company.

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An AWSUM christmas gift.

AWSUMBODY is putting together a christmas package .Christmas is a busy time of year and we often find the dollars just don't go far enough .It is for this reason that we want to give all the opportunity to be ready for a healthy happy christmas and new year.
Our health and nutrition seem to be one of the first things we put on the back burner to deal with later . Have you noticed how later never comes?
While we put the finishing touches to our package consider the last time you put your health first . When was the last time you felt a glow from the inside out? Don't leave your health until it's to late to many rely on you .It's time you spent a little time and effort on yourself particularly the mums out there. Have an AWSUM day all.

A few extra kilo's

You have gone to put on that summer outfit you loved so much Last year only to discover it no longer fits.While you felt you had put on a little weight it didn't seem to be that much .Now you go and get on the scales and are shocked to find that the little extra you weren,t concerned about is 10 kilo's.
It is so often the case over the winter months and because it happens over a period of months we don't notice it to much and don,t become concerned until we see it either in clothes not fitting or a number on the scales.
Now consider this gradual increase in weight and the effects it's having on your body. Firstly your heart followed by your lungs,kidneys and so on .It's the little things like all of a sudden it's not so easy to run up the stairs or chase after your little ones .You find yourself stopping to catch your breath and sweating more .You ask your self "When did I become unfit?"It's not that you have become unfit but that your carrying extra kilos and still expecting your body to do what it used to be able to. Of course there is going to be some sort of effect we just don't think about it often just assuming we are unfit and while this may be the case it is mostly because of the extra pressure we have placed on our body.
So now you want to do something about it and fast . Remember you have put the weight on over a period of time .Why do we expect our bodies to do the impossible and lose those kilo's over night .Don't get me wrong there are ways you can drop body fat fast however in our experience these overnight solutions are just that and just as you will have lost a few kilos over night they will be back.because these overnight solutions cannot be maintained . If you can't maintain the weightloss solution for the rest of your life then they won't work for very long.It is also important you reconise where things went wrong ....what was it that changed?How did these extra kilo's come about?What have you been doing differently? Once you can pin point this you are half way there.
Now to get back into that favourite summer outfit. set yourself a goal and look at a long term solution so you don't find yourself here again.
Awsumbody believes by educating you on good eating habits and a little exercise you can maintain that beachbody all year around .
To find out how or if you would like a free weightloss consultation email team@awsumbody.com or inbox Phil Ball on facebook.

An Awsum METABOLISM kicking and fat burning meal

Hi all, thank you once again for tuning in. Today i decided today would be a very hands on day and thought id share a recipe with you all. One that will not only help raise your metabolism but also start the fat burning process.
PROTEINS

Protein has the highest Thermal-Burn of all foods, increasing your metabolism by up to a massive 20-30 % !!!!! You see, protein is a very complex nutrient, so for every 1,000 calories of protein you eat, your body will use up to 300 calories to digest and process this macro-nutrient (macro meaning large and micro meaning small incase you were wondering)
This means you're only intaking about 700 calories for every 1,000 calories you eat of protein. You are getting 300 "free calories." (They're gone... just like that simply by EATING THEM.)

Protein also helps to build muscle (along with specific types of exercise), and for every kilo of muscle you add, you will burn approximately 100 extra calories per day. Five kilos will burn 500 calories per day. Now isnt that pretty cool??? And here's something even cooler...the "Thermal Burn" (thermogenic properties) of some natural foods is so high that they don't even register on the calorie scale. I like to consider these "AWSUM FOODS" that you can practically eat all day without gaining an inch.

Now for the recipe.
1. Cook some veggies in a pan and set aside.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil with 1/2 teaspoon
of coconut oil to the veggies. This alone improves
the taste immediately. (also fats are HEALTHY FATS)

2. Crack 4 eggs and use the whites only. Whip them in a bowl

3. Add 1/2 egg yolk to the veggies after cooking
for 1 minute. This is mainly for taste.

4. Add some GARLIC
5. Use non-stick spray for the egg
whites and cook them like you would a normal
omelette. Then pour the almost-cooked veggies in

6. Now for the SPECIAL sauce add a dash of PRAWN COCKTAIL sauce to the entire mix yummo !!!!

Now try not to eat omelettes all day after you try this

Phil Ball
www.awsumbody.com
AWSUMBODY PTY LTD

Lest We Forget

To the many servicemen and women from the many wars fought to save "democracy" so that we can have our freedom to be able to THRIVE in whatever we choose to do, LEST WE FORGET.

SUPER FOODS

Did you know that there are super foods that can help you burn body fat . That can assist you in your weight loss journey? Recent studies have found that by including certain foods in your daily diet you in crease your chances of dropping that unwanted body fat . All natural foods offer our bodies nurishment and assist our body's needs Remove the processed food from the menu and look at the pure and natural choices . You will feel better for it . To find out more contact team@awsumbody.com

Good Nutrition.

Much has been said in recent times on the importance of good nutrition but what is good nutrition ?
Good nutrition is eating good healthy fresh , non processed food . AWSUMBODY is setting a challenge . For 1 week eat only that which is fresh. Do not eat any processed food . Drink lots of water and see how good you feel from the inside out.You will notice the difference.Yes you will have to spend a little more time in the kitchen .You will have to plan ahead but the results will be worth it .You can get the kids involved and they can experience new tastes. In the words of the AWSUMBODY founder "nothing tastes as good as the way you want to look feels " Remember this when you are tempted by the take away meal or that block of chocolate.So have fun enjoy the challenge . Enjoy the new tastes but most of all enjoy feeling AWSUM . If you would like to know more do not hesitate to contact one of the AWSUMBODY team .We are here to help.

1 key to guaranteed success.

1 Key to GUARANTEE your success
There truly is 1 simple key to guarantee you get your desired results every time no matter what it is you are trying to achieve. That key is YOUR MINDSET.
Does that sound too easy? Ok let me put it to you this way “If you think you can or you think you can’t either way you are right.”Now let’s just think about this for a minute. If I think I can do something I can? No of course not .That would be just silly. Certain things need to happen. Your mindset must be right. You must believe in yourself and your goals. See yourself and your goal. Envision it.
Look around you people everywhere are using their mindset to know success. Consider paralympians these inspiring people from all walks of life have fought back. They are not where they are because someone told them to be and it certainly didn’t just happen. These people have worked hard, sacrificed much to achieve their dream .I can also guarantee that for most of them this was NOT their first choice as far as their dream is concerned. In fact it probably wasn’t even on the radar as far as life dreams are concerned. Ultimately they made a choice and that choice was NEVER GIVE UP! They put their mind to it and did whatever it took. I am sure that at times the price would have seemed to high .The physical pain to great but they pushed on because they had a goal.
Ask any successful business person how they became successful. They will tell you hard work, sacrifice and a positive mindset. Ask a body builder how he/she gets through the pain barrier they will tell positive mindset .They do it because they have a goal .They can see the end result in their mind.
Now I can hear the objections you need money, time, and influential people. You can’t just wake up one morning and start working on your goal. I don’t have time to go after my goal. My friends would think I’m mad. I can’t afford my goal. I wouldn’t know where to start. Now let me ask you this. Do you think the people I spoke of above didn’t face these same objections ?I can assure you they did and many more .Don’t get me wrong here you do need the above things to go after your dream .However you are never going to get your goal tomorrow it takes time . You need a plan .Take it one step at a time and sometimes there will be backward steps. These backward steps test your resolve .They sometimes make us want to give up. Look at it this way a backward step is a learning curve. A backward step still has movement .It is when you stop that your goal does .Remember the paralympians ...NEVER GIVE UP.
In today’s world of high speed internet there is NOTHING and I mean NOTHING you can’t find out. We have social media that can put us in contact with those who can help. There are 24 hours in a day No one I have ever known or ever heard of has had any more or any less hours to work with. These days Money is more accessible to us all. Anyone can be money rich. The truth is most successful people started with very little or none.
Now I’m not saying that going after your goal is going to be easy .The truth is it will probably be damn hard but consider your goal – wouldn’t it be good. Wouldn’t it be worth it? To be doing or have what you love .To quote “Work at what you love and you will never work a day in your life”.
I put together this article to hopefully inspire you to go after your goal whatever it may be. To remind you many are already living their dream. Make a start, don’t give up and you WILL get there.
So remember 1 key to guarantee your success and the best part is it won’t cost you a cent .POSITIVE MINDSET.
Thank-you
BRENDA.
kitchen.maid@hotmail.com
team@awsumbody.com

Summer is just around the corner.

It's that time of year again when we start to notice the extra kilo's we have put on over the winter months.That new swimsuit doesn't seem to look as good on us .
Getting back into shape is easy
step 1 - join the awsumbody program
step 2 - get fit and healthy.
step 3 - enjoy your new awsumbody.
Start now and be ready for all the hot new summer fashions.
You deserve to look good in that new swim suit.
Join the fun today Give awsumbody a call.

An inspiring coach and trainer.

Did you know that Friday the 20th of August is world personal trainer day?In honor of these wonderful people who give so much to help others relise their weightloss/fitness goals .The AWSUMBODY team has one of the BEST.A Personal Trainer/coach and nutritionist who has devoted his life to helping others.His passion has inspired the rest of "TEAM AWSUMBODY"to help give as many as possible the opportunity to work with our boss.
Here's what the team has come up with .If you decide you would like the opportunity to be helped by the best all you need to do is inbox message "PHIL Ball on his facebook page mention the code word(a new one each day on the AWSUMBODY fan page in the status box) and you will recieve this AWSUM deal.
The team is going to cover some of your costs .The team is going to pay for your 1st coaching/training session,12 weeks of meal planners,10% of the 12 week program ,Our "nutrition and you" E-BOOK and 10% of our nutrition pack .Total savings to you is $149.00
Why are we doing this ? Everyone of the team has had the opportunity to be personally trained or coached by Phil.We have gained so much that we want everyone to feel as good as we do about themselves and we all have Phil to thank for that.
This is an AWSUM opportunity and we would love to continue with it but this deal is only available for 5 days Monday the 16th to Friday the 20th of August 2010.
To our AWSUM Boss and the most inspiring man we know THANK-YOU .We are all very greatful for the opportunities that have come our way because of your passion for what you do.
THE TEAM.

COMMON MYTHS.

These 9 common myths are only a few amongst many.It never ceases to amaze me that people are only interested in a quick fix and will spend a fortune for these band-aids.Make no mistake Taking a pill to lose weight may get you results today but what happens when you go back to your normal routine.It's a band-aid.Helps for a little while but in the end only good "body fuel" and good old fashioned exercise is going to give you perminate results.
1.Drinking hot water will increase my metabolism.(FALSE)
2.Some foods have negative kilojoules.(FALSE)
3.Fasting is a quick and effective way to lose weight.(FALSE)
4.Doing sit-ups will flatten your belly (FALSE)
5.Cut out carbs after 5 pm.(FALSE)
6.Exercising on an empty stomach will help burn more fat in less time (FALSE)
7.Diet alone will lead to long term sustained weight loss.(FALSE)
8.Eating less shrinks your stomach over time (FALSE)
9.There is a fat burning zone you can reach with low intensity exercise (FALSE)
I do understand that we are living in a fast paced world and time to do the required exercise and time to prepare nutritious meals is difficult to find .However I have found with a little pre-preparing and organisation it can easily be done .
The body needs the right fuel to run at it's best.We so often take our health for granted and it's only when it is to late or almost to late that we make the changes .
Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today .Your health determines who you are and the lifestyle you'll lead.
Be the best you can be.

What not to do ....

There are many many weight loss programs and diets out there claiming success.We would like to share with you some big "NO ,NO'S for you to consider .
1 .Deny yourself treat foods.
2 .weigh yourself daily.
3 .Raid the fridge during the night .
4 .Think your life will change dramatically when you lose weight.
5 .Attempt to cut out fat completely .
6 .Eat because your tired or stressed rather than hungry.
7 .Skip meals .
8 .Eat unlimited amounts of lite foods.
9 .Say you'll start tomorrow .
10.Take Laxatives.
When you decide to start your new fitness and nutrition plan go with plan that is full of good nutrition , support, exercise and fits your daily life . The most important thing you should consider is "can you maintain the plan for the rest of your life ?"

LEG EXTENTIONS.

The leg extention is used to work the *rectus femoris * vastus intermedius *vastus lateralis and * vastus medialis.
In the seated position rest the back of your knees against the edge of the seat.The resistance pad should be just above your ankle .Keep your torso upright and your hips pulled down into the seat.Exhale while extending your legs ,kicking your feet outward and up until yout knees are completely extented. Inhale as you return to the starting position keeping it controled all the way back down.
Avoid any space between the back of your knees and the seat edge , any spinal movement, elevating your shoulders or allowing your gluteals to lift off the seat.
Have fun.

Craving Busters..

The top 9 craving busters.
9. substitute with a lesser evil
8.chew sugar free gum
7.Brush your teeth
6.Have a cup of black coffee/tea
5.Have half a handful of unsalted nuts.
4.Tell yourself -wait!!!!
3.Drink water .
2.Keep pre-prepared nutritious snacks for these times.
1.Distract yourself with activity.

When you are struggling to control the cravings try one of the above .A good distraction that is not on the above list is "YOUR GOAL" keep your goal at the fore front of your mind at all times . Place pictures to re-inforce your goal,on your fridge.

CQ10 ...50mg/100mg

Claims have been made that CQ10 is the most used supplement in the world for heart health.Consider that our heart is not the only way we can benefit from this supplement and that research into all it can do is only in early stages , one can only say WOW.!!!!
CQ10 makes adenosine triphsphate (ATP) .ATP is the cells major energy source .It drives a number of biological processes including muscle contraction and the production of protein .
CQ10 will boost your energy levels , enhance your immune system and also acts as an antioxidant.
So once again I find myself glad that my coach got me started on this little "wonder pill" .Seriously though if you are someone who is reading this thinking maybe I need that or you want to try it with your work outs give us a call.
I have done some research of my own on CQ10 and found side effects are very minimal .If you are on heart medication it is best you consult your GP.

Fantastic foods .

Read an intersting article in the Muscle and Fitness magazine about foods you should never be with out .Will share some of them .
Broccoli...a nutritional overachiever.
Tinned Salmon ......packed with protein
Red Peppers .....In the vegie world they are the vitamin C heavyweights.
Low fat Cottage cheese.....Slow digesting to supply a steady supply of amino acids.
Prawns....unbeatable protein to fat ratio.
Eggs .....for breakfast can satisfy your hunger and prevent over eating later.
Chicken.....synthesises to repair muscle tissue.
These are just a few mentioned that if included in our nutrition plan can help us see great results .
AWSUMBODY is going to do some more recipes that include more of these "power" foods .
Enjoy your day
BRENDA.