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Call me crazy, but the high prices projected for this summer may have a positive twist to them.  Yeah, it definitely is a bummer that we have to empty our wallets every time we go to fill up, but guess what, we don’t have to fill up as much if we don’t want to.

While there are many negatives to high gas prices, I actually see a positive to them.  I think the prices will force our country to become more active and healthier; it actually is already starting to happen.  Instead of driving everywhere, people are starting to ride their bikes more and walk and even run more.  On top of that, restaurants are starting to lose customers due to people not wanting to drive to a place to eat and spend extra money on pricey meals.  As a result, less people are consuming the enormous amount of calories that come with eating out.  Put it to the test.  I bet if you go into a restaurant right now, there will be less people in it compared to what there normally is.

Instead of driving to a friend’s house around the block, why not just walk there?  Not only will you get the health benefits of being more active, you’ll also get the financial benefits of using less gas.  Instead of driving to the movies, why not go outside and be active in the backyard or ride your bike in the local park?

So I say yeah to higher gas prices … well maybe not, but you get my point.

You know what else?  High gas prices could be good for Your Live Trainers too because instead of using gas to drive to the gym, you can keep that gas in your tank by staying at home and getting a great workout with our live and interactive, online fitness trainers. … Just a thought.  Here’s to a healthier America!

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