Tasty Tasty Beer.

This post is meant to be read by others of my bulky species, who can appreciate a cold oat soda as one of those small but sweet retreats. Frothy and frosty, they seem to turn the room gold when poured into a tall glass. Relax! Damn it...IN the classic tradition, our love for the simple pleasures have a profound effect on the proverbial winter layers appreciated by all of us lumbering beasties. I have recently taken it upon myself to control my zealous consumption, as it will undoubtedly take me earlier from my cubs than I would like to. Incredible gusto does have it's price.

What has been given up exacly? Golden french fries. Sweet cigars. The amber glow of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Double Cheeseburgers with bacon. The hanging mist of a crackling clove cigarette after a plate of finger steaks and onion rings. No more. Not to the extent of my former abuse, anyways. It so happens that our lot lives life wrapped in flavor, literally. We need music, art, culture, and food. We need it in broad sweeps as wide and far as the clouds at sunset. Fear not, for there are plenty of other flavors just as tasty that can be foraged without an ounce of the guilt associated with their deep fried nemeses. Toss out them fries and take some time to slice up some sweet peppers and avocados. Think of olive oil and balsamic vinegar on some baguette slices with pickled asparagus. Olives and chunks of feta on the side of some grilled salmon. Lovely, yes? Perhaps a little common sense can make for a more pleasant doctors visit and some easier sleep at night.

This is not all the change that can happen, however. As it is the dawn of a brand new year, and I do believe that we have a shade under 4 years until the end of the world and I would like to have a rockin' body when our planet caves in. Therefore, I have resumed the weight training that granted me a beastly size some years back. This time around, however, I will have trouble justifying eating a dozen eggs and a steak in one sitting. What else can fuel me with enough protein without the massive calories? Chocolate milk and ham sandwiches now become a part of my daily forage. No, not a jug of choc milk and a triple decker ham sammich. A glass and two slices of bread with tomatoes, lettuce, and ham can do me good. I like the weights, but I'm not trying to dead lift cars this time around. Just to be stronger, lighter, and a bit leaner. I think that the kiddies deserve a daddy who can keep up with their little feets, and my wifey deserves a man who doesn't wake her up with thunderous sleep apnea. There are sweeter treats than the ones we eat.- D.S.