We all know that one guy who doesn’t exercise and maintains a six-pack all year round, and yet his diet consists of an eight year old’s fantasy of what he’d eat if his parents suddenly evaporated. We consider him the lucky guy who can get away with it.
Actually, we’re the lucky ones. When our stomach is obscuring our toes (oh, so that’s how my toenails got so long) our bodies might be giving us a signal – a signal that our habits aren’t healthy ones. The lean guy, he doesn’t notice anything until he’s 40 and he gets a workplace body MOT which he does because the company paid for it, and people love free stuff! The signal wasn’t visible to the naked eye, but is under the microscope.
Did PT Shaun say I was lucky?
I think it’s important to say that this isn’t always the case because other factors can cause fat gain which isn’t down to unhealthy habits like genetics, medication, menopause and other medical conditions.
Ignoring the Signs
The external changes might mean that internally, we have an increased risk of:
- Visceral fat around the organs
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
It’s not all bad though, it means you’re warm in the winter!
Maintenance
I’ve been known to be not very good at taking care of my previous cars but I’m trying with my current one. Who needs four hubcaps anyway? 3 still work. Thankfully I can buy another car. I can’t buy another body – at least not yet.
How to take care of your car:
- Annual service – Consistent exercise over the year
- MOT – NHS or Private health checks
- Tyre maintenance – Mobility and flexibility
- Quality fuel – Nutrient dense food
- Not ignoring dashboard warning lights – Noticing changes
- Washing the exterior and cleaning the interior – I’m not sure what a good comparison is here… have a shower and wipe your bum?
Unfortunately it’s too late for this vehicle.
We can often take more care of our possessions than we do of ourselves. Also, please don’t go to your local garage and ask for a blood pressure check.
Don’t wait for the warning lights.
If you need help taking care of your vehicle, whether it be a Ford Fiesta or a Bentley, get in touch.