Health

I've never been very body-conscious, but as I get older it seems like I should be more aware of my health. Like I never used to worry about the long-term effects of drinking, but now even when I just have a couple beers, it makes me wonder if my liver is gonna turn out like those horrifying pictures they used to show us in health.

And last month I made the switch to Miracle Whip for my daily lunch, after realizing how bad mayo is for you. Calories: 120. Calories from Fat: 120. Ummm.... sweet. The thing is, I don't remember looking at the label of anything before, but I've been doing it more lately for whatever reason. Not that I'm a psycho calorie-counter or testing my blood pressure and cholesterol every day, I'm just more conscious is all. I feel fine today, but I would like to be fine 15, 20, 30 years down the road too. So I figure it's probably worthwhile to take better care of myself now while it's early.

That means I will try to control my cravings for wings and other unhealthy foods. When I do eat out, I will order water more often and beer less often. My sandwiches will use a lower-fat spread, on wheat bread, preferably with lean white meat.

But all in all, I still think I'm in pretty good shape. At least I have no signs of arthritis yet.