I don't mean the price of gas, though heaven knows that's bad enough. I'm talking about your personal energy, physical and emotional.
Just as cars run on fuel, so too our bodies convert the food we eat into "fuel" -- energy. We may not often think of food this way, but it's true. Our bodies can't operate properly if the fuel that goes in is poor quality or doesn't have sufficient nutrients. And this poor quality food can in turn affect our moods, or our emotional energy. I know I've had the experience of grabbing some coffee and maybe a doughnut as I dashed out the door, and then found myself feeling "wired" and irritable awhile later.
And these negative emotions likewise drain our physical energy. I ran across a fascinating bit of research that noted that one five-minute uncontrolled outburst of anger can burn up as much energy as an average person would use in eight hours of work! It's like a vicious cycle, low physical energy can contribute to negative emotions, and negative emotions can leave us feeling exhausted and tired.
Our minds, emotions, and bodies are all one amazing operating unit. So be sure to treat yourself well Fuel up on wholesome foods and positive thoughts, and you'll be able to run limitless "miles per gallon."
