Sometimes you get so lucky with who you get a chance to talk to that you have to brag a little. Information on health and training isn’t just about the information, it is also about the person. Recently I have been hit hard with how important it is to surround yourself with good people. That isn’t to say that these people aren’t brilliant or that they are boring either. I am just saying they are that good.
There are also some amazing things that are happening and events coming. Here is my short, but important list of what to watch for in 2009.
(In particular order of awesomeness)
1. Tom Venuto
This isn’t a “upcoming” list, it is a “lookout!” list. Tom, meet world. World, get ready to say hello to Tom. On Jan 8th the Body Fat Solution is going to launch and I am putting my money on Tom to go to legendary status. The book is amazing. I have a full video review of it coming for you. In short, it will be the best diet book on shelves, period. I am not even going to link you to it because I want everyone to get it that day and help raise him up to the top of that best sell list. In the meantime you can grab burn the fat, I highly recommend it.
I am not going to lie, I am 100% bias in this situation because I downright love the man. Yes, I said it, love the man. Brilliant? Check. Trustworthy? Check. Impeccable research? Check. Funny? Check.
You want it, he has got it. I don’t know exactly what is coming up next, but I can assure you, it will be epic.
Please do yourself a favor and get yourself a copy of Girth Control or join the monthly research review. There isn’t a affiliate program, so when you check out in the comments section please write “Thank you Alan, you swole sexy studmuffin.”
PS-Especially write this if you are a guy.
Would you like to get a chance to hang out with me, Alan Aragon, Jamie Hale, and Lou Schuler for a weekend?
We may speak for a few hours, but the rest of the time we are going to be having a great time, eating some food, I will NOT be singing karaoke dammit, and in short, it will be a blast. You can talk to me, ask me anything you want, and have a weekend to remember. By the way, I get nothing for you buying, and if no one comes I am still going to have a blast. Go grab a ticket.
Hint #1: FL does not stand for Fat Loss.
Hint#2 : Are you excited about a new forum, audio, interviews, free ebooks, and the best information you can find on the net?
Hint#3: Are you down for helping me out because I am going to need you. Moderators, writers, editors, and readers.
Where making our own rules, we are going to have our own voice now. If you want to be apart of it, please, just let me know. The only qualifications you need?
Integrity
Honor
Humor
Compassion
Thirst For Knowledge
The Desire for Change
If you don’t have those things, then no need to apply.
Happy 2009, Leigh – And thanks for the list – I’ll be keeping an eye on these folks you mentioned – Ciao -
Love that list and I SO wish I could go to the Summit this year! Of course, I should be recovering from a c-section at the time…maybe next year. lol
And dude. #4 You know that I am so in–in whatever form you want or need me!
And I’m going to have to watch for Tom’s book and grab it. I love his blog and the way he explains things–bet the book will be great!
and HAHAHA!! 1st comment again!
It’s the little things that make me happy. hehehe
I like Alan a lot but do you think he will ever write something I can read? Are there any plans for a new book from him?
FLzine? And it’s not Fat Loss? Hmmm…
Flawless Leigh? Faithful Losers?
Fearless Leaders? Fantastic Lessons?
Fruit Legionnaires?
Maybe- Food Lust!
A lot going on to look forward to, thanks!
Great list. I really hope that Tom makes it big, he deserves it.
I really want to get to that summit too.
oh and guys, I know what the F and the L stand for.
James, do you need a stalker? You know I don’t like not knowing…
I have already pre-ordered Tom’s book from Amazon and can’t wait to get it!! I SO wish I could do the Summit – I could have gone last year, I was near Little Rock when it was going on but I have mostly been a “lurker” on JP and even though I felt like I knew everyone there, they would have been like, “Who the heck are you?”!!
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FLzine – I am so there on whatever you might need – just say the word! It sounds very exciting! 2009 will be your best year yet! Hopefully it will be all of ours! (FL = Fabulous Leigh
Sinead – You have a really great reason not to be at the Summit, but maybe next year we can both attend!
I definitely agree with Nos. 1 & 2 – Tom’s new book is on my Amazon wish list and my MIL is getting it for me because she inadvertantly got me the same movies for Christmas this year as last year. I think you should have included yourself in the list, though, Leigh, because with the re-launch of FLTS, etc. happening so late in 2008, I think you’re only going to gain more momentum in 2009!
Count me in for the FLzine. I do a little writing but my real strength is in editing.
Count me in for the FLzine – dunno if you want to cut me lose on writing muwahahahaha! but any way I can help!
Happy New Year, Leigh!!!
You can also count on me for whatever FLzine is!!!!
Now I’m off to check out Tom’s book on Amazon!
I think I figured it out….
Fitness League
huh? huh? did I? izzat it??
If not, it’s still a cool name, you should consider it.
lol Mike.
I’m a fan of Fabulous Leigh. lol
Leigh is such a tease. Looking forward to whatever FL may be.
Diana
IMO Alan is the best nutrition writer in the industry.
He is also very entertaining.
Alan Aragon is one of the finest science writers in the business.
tom.
Ps Jamie hale is no slouch either!
Count me in on helping, Leigh. I am seriously thinking about the Summit. It sounds like a lot of fun!
I appreciate it Tom. I look forward to your new book. Leigh’s enthusiasm has sold me on it.
Jamie Hale
Count me in too! Let me know what you need me to do.
I am looking into going to the Summit. I would love to go!
~ Annelle
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