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Old 06-18-2006, 11:37 AM   #1
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Here's a post from Europe. After 9.000 km (6.000 miles?) in my 2006 Prius, I gained 2 kg/4 pounds in weight. I spend about 3 hours/day in that car to get to work and back home, have been doing that in various cars for 10 years now and did not gain so much weight in so little time ever before.

My theory: in a Prius, I tend to be much more relaxed. Heart rate slows down, metabolism slows down....

And that's how a Prius makes you fat!


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Old 06-18-2006, 11:39 AM   #2
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lol. Yeah, I have yet to find anybody who will buy that excuse!
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Old 06-18-2006, 12:24 PM   #3
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lol
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I think it true. I've gained 10lbs since getting my Prius six months ago.
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Old 06-18-2006, 12:32 PM   #5
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You can make up for it by gettting out and pushing the car for a mile or two. Easiest car to roll I ever had.
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Old 06-18-2006, 12:34 PM   #6
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Maybe we could get someone to make an aftermarket bicycle pedal system. We could have some exercise while stuck in traffic (or while cruising long distances), generate electricity and save some more fuel!

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Old 06-19-2006, 01:57 AM   #7
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Have a look at the tread:
http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=20671&st=0
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Like that bicycling idea!
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hmmmmmmm........maybe stop eating the junk food and drinking sodas while you drive?????????
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Thanks for the info, I'll tell the wife, that way she won't want to drive it anymore. Finally, the car is all MINE!
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