All moments are the last one

It would be easy to hand over the care of my body to my doctor.  Just do what she says, blindly follow directions and let it go at that.

It would also be a huge mistake and a cop out.

A doctor learns what works for most people, what the general rules are.  She knows what works for her and what appears to work for her patients.  Unfortunately she also has to cover herself against law suits so she cannot afford to stray from the straight and narrow. Exercise gurus are the same. 

No one else has the time, the information, or the interest in me that I have.  It is my job to take the information these experts give me and tailor it to my body and life style.

I have often done it badly.  It isn't easy for me to eat healthy, exercise enough, brush my teeth long enough, wear enough sun block, sleep just enough, keep my mind on an upwards trek and try to continue contributing to the world in some useful way.  When I had family to take care of I seldom accomplished much more than the bare basics.

Now I have more time.  Unfortunately I need it!  Aging bodies require a lot more work and it has to be a lot gentler.  No more rushing in at the last moment with extreme measures.  All moments are the last one.

I get lazy, make excuses, try to blame outside influences, but the bottom line is that I am an intelligent adult who is responsible for my own life.

I want to keep it that way.