The author's argument is that you can lose weight and get into shape while gardening. As a bonus, you get to eat all the fresh fruits and vegetables you can grow and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Although this goal isn't as glamorous as profit-oriented gardening, it is just as legitimate, according to Upson. It can mean different things to different people.
Most gardeners think of quality of life in terms of a healthy lifestyle.
Numerous studies show that regular physical activity reduces the risk of premature death, heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, adult-onset diabetes, osteoporosis, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Gardening is a labor of love. Human nature suggests that you're going to do something you love much more frequently than something you don't love. Given the choice between a treadmill and gardening, I'll take the garden anytime. Tending your garden is a real stress buster, helping relieve feelings of anxiety and providing a break from the general rush of life.