By David Tepera, October 6, 2021

Most of us own vehicles that fit our lifestyles. This ranges from small cars to SUVs to good ol’ Texas trucks. And, of course, some of you possess sports cars or a variety of motorcycles.

Living in Galveston County, we don’t have the luxury of widespread city transportation, so owning a dependable vehicle is important.

I know gas prices are on the rise again, and everyone is looking for the cheapest available. But, we must be cautious because not all cheap gas is good for the engine. It can make it to run sluggish and cause a poor performance.

Tina’s car has a high-performance engine, so 93-plus octane is our gas of choice. It’s worth the extra money to keep the engine at top level.

Now, your body is a performing engine and a machine itself. What type of gas are you putting in it each day? Which gas did you crank up your body engine this morning? Was it a healthy breakfast that you got up early to make time for? Or another day of greasy fast food because you’re too lazy?

I know facing reality can hurt but not eating healthy or exercising is a lack of discipline and straight up laziness.

I don’t care what your physical condition may be. We have people come to us using walkers, walking sticks, canes and wheel chairs. They don’t let their disability prevent them from lifting weights. Plus, we’re in constant discussion about healthy diets.

What’s it going to take to stop you from making excuses? Aren’t you tired of not having energy or a quality of life?

I understand as we get older that our bodies break down, but don’t let that be your identity. You can sit around with old people, and all everyone wants to talk about are their ailments and doctor’s appointments.

Why don’t you step out of that circle of mental destruction? Why don’t you be the person that promotes exercise and healthy eating among your family and friends? Be the leader.

I promise, what you would consider old people in our gym only talk about golfing, skiing, hiking, gardening and vacationing. Isn’t that what you would like to do again?

Come on, let’s make today the start of something dynamic and new. Step away from bad habits and treat your body like a high-performance engine. Don’t settle for cheap gas because it’s time to rev up your engines and peel out down the road.