The Gardener and Fat Loss Music

A lot happened in my world in 2005 as some of you may already know.

My Dad died, I started my business and I met my girlfriend.

So I guess you could say it was a bit of a roller coaster year with a pretty big low to start it off. At least it finished on an up.

Anyway today is 3 years since I had my first date with my now girlfriend Bron.

Somehow she has managed to put up with me for the last 3 years so she must be a saint in waiting!

Hopefully I'm not that bad right?

We had a nice little celebration dinner at the Summit restaurant on Saturday night where I had to put the healthy eating plan to the side and enjoy some of the chefs fine food.

But it was worth it!

We made up for it yesterday with a killer Tabata workouts strength session following my mate BJ Gaddour's Workout Muse Fat Loss Music tracks.

I did an interview with BJ a few weeks ago which I'd love for you to check out - don't worry it won't cost you a cent to listen too.

This link will expire in one week so you can log on and download and be sure to let me know what you think of it.

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I've got a few of these interviews up my sleeve for you so make sure you keep your eyes peeled.

BJ has some great answers to some of my questions on being a former fat kid who got himself in shape and to steal one of his lines is now "crankin' it"!

Anyways, down to my little quote for the week.

Some people will tell you that football players don't have many intelligent things to say. A lot of the time they are right. Especially if you are talking about some of the dunces running around in the NRL these days.

But that's a story for another day.

However, these words from Chad Johnson, the Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver (American Football player) put that thought to rest for today at least.

I really like this quote and I challenge you to take Chad's words and put them into practice. I will be leading from the front as usual.

"Some people say the grass is always greener on the other side. I say be the gardener. Water it. Feed it. Make your own grass grow. I make the grass greener wherever I am. I'm the gardener."

One more thing, if you missed my post here on Friday, scroll down and check it out!

I'd love to hear what you think about the latest research on being a fat kid and childhood obesity.

Childhood Obesity Myths Finally Put to Rest

Finally there was a research article quoted in the popular media yesterday that didn't actually encourage people to continue their bad habits.

The usual drivel that is found normally revolves around some genius in a white coat saying that study XYZ actually proves that drinking a 6 pack of beer a day is good for your stress levels or heart health.

Maybe the time is turning.

I knew that I'd have to see one some day so here it is. Drum roll please...

This joint study between us Aussies and our US mates found that children as young as 10 years old had the hardened arteries of 45 year olds.

Wow.

That is serious.

The study shows that kids that eat a regular diet of chips and other highly processed foods actually have the heart age of their parents.

Can you believe that?

I am glad that this has finally come to light.

I have always advocated that if people treated their dogs the same way they treat their kids, with all the rubbish they feed them, not to mention exercising their dogs more than they encourage their kids to be active, they would be locked up with cruelty to animals charges.

Why is that not in place with kids?

Oh that's right. All the do-gooders will jump up and down and complain.

Childhood Obesity is getting to become a serious epidemic.

This is going to be the first generation where the parents are probably going to outlive the kids on a more common basis which is very sad.

At least most of the damage the parents have done more than likely would not have started as a primary school aged kid or even younger.

What can be done?

Simple.

Education.

My mum and sister constantly tell me horror stories about what the kids in their classes (they are teachers) bring in for lunch everyday.

Fresh fruit, vegetables, lean meats, nuts and seeds should be the cornerstone of any persons diet whether they be kids or adults, just like I recommend in the Secret Guide to Smart Eating.

Start getting habits ingrained into kids when they are babies.

If they start eating veges when they are babies they will enjoy them. I see that with my mates kids. They are starting the right habits early.

Don't be lazy. Your kids can't afford you to be.

Here's the Best Fat Burning Exercise

Well it's one of them.

The best fat burning exercise is the one that you will do.

But here's a great exercise, straight from the Aussie Fatblast Success Manual that will definitely get your heart rate up and help you maximise your fat loss results.

It's the Plyometric Jump.

Here's how to do it correctly



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What are you waiting for?

Get to it and burn some fat!

Keep Your Head Up

I got a blast from the past yesterday. I was back at my Mum's house cleaning out a box from under my old bed.

I was surprised by some of the stuff that was in there. I mean I can't believe I actually saved some of that rubbish thinking that one day I might need it.

One thing in particular that I was looking for was a box with a bunch of tapes in there - you are old enough to remember tapes aren't you?

I used to have literally hundreds of these suckers. I spent my youth listening to tunes whenever I could.

One of those tapes I found was from an old 2Pac song - Keep Your Head Up.

Don't laugh - that stuff is great!

It seemed appropriate considering that as we speak people are getting the tap on the shoulder saying that they are no longer needed at their company due to restructuring.

If you, or someone who you love is affected by the downsizing here is something that you should remember:

“Circumstances do not make the man. They merely reveal him to himself” – Epictetus, Roman Philosopher

People, myself included here, learn the most about themselves when they are under adversity.

I can honestly say that I wouldn't be the person that I am today if a massive life altering wake up call hadn't have happened to me 3 and a half years ago.

Who knows where I would have ended up. I just know that I wouldn't be doing what I am doing now.

While this death of a loved one knocked me off my feet I realised that I could take it as a wake up call or whinge about how life sucked and how hard done by we were.

I chose to use it as inspiration.

I hope you and your loved ones to do whenever your second chance comes around.

Don't let fear hold you back!

Social Support as YOUR Fat Loss Tool

Do you realise how important social support is to enhancing your fat loss results?

This short Aussie Fatblast Presents video post will show you how important your network is to your overall success.



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Surround yourself with positive people who take positive actions.

Don't let fear hold you back any longer

Does Fruit Make You Fat?

I could make this a really short post and say NO and that would be it.

But that wouldn't really look good would it?

So now you should know that fruit does NOT make you fat let's take a look at why.

Yes, fruit is full of sugar.

BUT it is natural sugar. It is sugar that your body needs.

The main reason why you should be eating fruit is simply because of all the vitamins and minerals that are contained in a simple piece of fruit.

Did you know that there are over 10,000 vitamins and minerals in an apple that have been discovered.

Note that is not all there is, that is just the ones that have been discovered.

And that is just from one little apple.

Your body needs fruit just like your car needs petrol.

If I had a choice of getting my sugar intake for the day from the 3-4 servings (at least) of fruit that I eat or from having a couple of sugars with my coffee, or by having bread for breakfast you should know what my answer would be.

The fruit of course.

Don't fear fruit.

Embrace it as part of your fat loss mission.

Fruit is essential for your fat loss results.

You should be snacking on fruit as a mid morning or mid afternoon snack option but don't forget the one big secret tip that will accelerate your fat loss results.

This little tip is one of the secrets contained in my Secret Guide to Smart Eating that comes with my Aussie Fatblast Success System but I'll give you a heaps up here.

You need to be eating protein with each meal.

More on that one another day though.

What's your excuse?
Fire UP!

Tour de Lance and Reading for Fat Loss

I spent last night looking at hotels and flights for our upcoming trip to Adelaide for the Tour Down Under, also known as Lance Armstrongs comeback to cycling.

I always get excited when I am planning and researching trips. I always get excited by looking at what you can get up to in certain places around the world and it just builds the anticipation for the trip itself.

Especially when there is a massive drawcard like Lance Armstrong.

Maybe I missed my calling as a travel planner?

Nah, I think I'd rather be doing what I'm lucky enough to do now.

Moving on, I often speak about how essential reading is for anybody who wants to be successful.

Successful in business.

Successful in fat loss.

Successful in life.

Successful in (insert your goal here).

This quote I found for today, from an unknown source, definitely hits the nail right on the head.

“Success is kept on the top shelf, and the only way to reach it is by standing on all the books you’ve read”.

So, for the record, I am reading two books at the moment as well as a couple of business subscriptions that I get each month so my reading schedule is pretty full on.

The 2 books are Richistan which is an interesting look into the lives and minds of the mega rich and the other is an infomarketing Dan Kennedy book.

I'd love to hear what you're reading.

You can post your comments here on the blog.

Don't forget to check out my video that I posted here on Friday if you missed it.

I'd love you to spread the word to your friends about the dangers of diet shakes and weight loss shakes

Don't let fear hold you back!