I vow I will Diet & Exercise Now!! But did you say you have nachos and margaritas now?

I promise - right this minute I'm going to start an all out exercise program and a new healthy diet!! I absolutely swear I'll do because I want to be healthy and in great shape! Let me run go put on my exercise gear and I'll be right back. What did you just whisper? OK - so ...... did you just say you had margaritas in the blender and bean and cheese nachos and a bowl of fresh guacamole?! Ok - be right there.....uhhhh ....the diet???? How 'bout tomorrow - and maybe I'll start exercising tomorrow too.... Uh oh - I have that meeting tomorrow morning at that terrific mexican food place....I have to have their papas rancheros! I love them so much!! Maybe after breakfast then....

Does that sound familiar? I think I do this about twice a week. Then I have to start remembering - Jackie - you have tasted that before - you know exactly what it tastes like and you will have it again soon if you just do what I (my concience) tells you!!! You must take responsibility for your health now.... no more excuses! I kept dancing this dance until I visited Lubbock's and heard Dr. Paula Grammas, the doctor who is so deep into the study of Alzheimer's disease. We also had the opportunity to visit a home that is also a research center for the disease. Precious older people in various stages of dementia convinced me that I would take action now to make sure I have a very long and fruitful life and know that I am doing it.

I want you to know that I came home and cleaned up my life! Exercise every day and good diet – no more "tomorrow". I am making changes today because I have a lot to do! When I am where I really want to be - bring on those nachos!!! But until then bring on the spices and the herbs....and the hot sauce!