I was driving to the gym yesterday on empty. Literally and figuratively. Thankfully I didn’t run out of gas before, during, or after my workout.
It got me thinking how much our bodies are like our cars…
- When we start our engines it’s important to warm up
- When we put in cheap fuel with a lot of additives we don’t perform at our best
- When we leave the house we should always check our rear view in the mirror
- When we’re low on fluids we can get overheated quickly
- When we neglect to recharge our batteries we don’t get anywhere fast
- When we break down we should call a friend
- When we don’t change our treads we can get out of alignment
- When we reach a certain age it’s time for a little deodorizer
- When guys take their tops off it usually means they’re on their way to a six pack
- When we get too much junk in the trunk it can reduce our mileage
- When we have no clue where we’re going we should break out the GPS
- When there’s something funky coming out of the tailpipe it’s time to pull over (and get out of the gym!)
- When we put on a spare tire it’s never good news
- When we go out we should really get washed and waxed
Now I really must go to bed, I’m utterly exhausted!
amanda says:
July 29th 2010Tototally agree with our bodies are just like cars. I know when I put in the low quality foods I will hit a slump really quickly. When I eat whole foods I feel and act so much better. I also know when I eat too little and running on empty my workout performance suffers. Great coorelation!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
July 29th 2010This was hysterical. I particularly love this: When we get too much junk in the trunk it can reduce our mileage. Ha ha.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says:
July 29th 2010I love this! Its so true… If I put crappy fuel in my body, it doesn’t feel so hot, but when I eat healthy, my body feels great! Just like my car runs better when I put the good gas in it :)
But sometimes my wallet forces me to put the crappy gas in :(
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
July 29th 2010You are too funny but true! :-)
Heather (Where's the Beach) says:
July 29th 2010This is great – love it!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
July 29th 2010Haha…you really went to town with this metaphor!! Too funny.
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says:
July 29th 2010Ah you’re so witty!
sian-girlgetstrong says:
July 29th 2010You are very clever! I agree with all points!
tanyasDailyProductReviews says:
July 29th 2010great post!
april says:
July 29th 2010Haha too cute!! You always gotta check out the rear view ;)
Fit Chick in the City says:
July 29th 2010I really love this analogy! April – that’s a good one too!
Tina says:
July 29th 2010Haha! That is too cute! I like the breakdown & call a friend, junk in the trunk, and get waxed & washed ones.
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says:
July 29th 2010haha love this! i always use the comparison to clients that our bodies are like cars and metabolism is like a fire!
FatFighterTV says:
July 29th 2010So clever and so true! And So glad you did not run out of gas, girl!
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