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Fueling
The Habit of Sustaining Optimal Energy

While driving my car the other day, the "check engine" light came on. Although most men would have pulled out the jack and pumped up the car, I just turned the corner and pulled into the repair shop. I have no pride when it comes to vehicles. I am clueless! But what I learned that day was something very interesting.

The mechanic popped the hood and plugged in the computer box.  I watched from the waiting room curious to know how much the repair was going to cost.  As the mechanic walked toward the door, my wallet began to burn in my back pocket. He said, “Mr. Davis, you’ve got a case of bad gas.”

I just about died!  I couldn’t believe the stench was still lingering.  Morning practice and breakfast tacos don’t always make the best combination!   I quickly said, “Excuse me, I’m not feeling very well.” 

“Mr. Davis, I’m referring to your car. It has bad gas.”

“Oh, of course!” I said.  Completely embarrassed, I jumped in the car and drove to the next gas station to get “good” gas.

Okay, so I don’t know much about cars, but that day I learned that sustaining optimal energy in our bodies isn’t any different from cars. What we put in it affects performance. We need high quality fuel to operate at our very best.

Our bodies are the only vehicle we have in our lifetime. Here are a few of our “check engine” lights that might be flashing in you. Heed the warning for optimal performance:

• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Cramping
• Dry skin
• Thirsty
• Depressed
• Clothes are too tight
• Joints hurt
• Difficulty focusing
• Slow recovery time from illness or exertion

These signals might indicate a simple case of bad gas.  Take a look at what you’re eating.  It’s either keeping you alive or it’s killing you.  If your body feels run down, it probably is. What are you putting in it? 

There’s a simple solution: Change your fuel.  Decrease the processed food (food that comes in a box) and increase the fresh foods – vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, lean meat and drink water.

Let’s see if we can get some of those check engine lights off this week!

Your Olympian,