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.

http://senduit.com/2babbc

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.