Getting on a plane soon? Here are the rules...

There is alot of conversation going around about what you can take on a plane and what you can't these days.....and then there are the screening rules, and the hours and so on.

The Transportation Secruity Administration have published guidelines for about every kind of transportation known to man. Go take a look at their site - http://www.tsa.gov/travelers. It's really well done and explains everything you need to know before going to the airport, getting on a ship, a train or even a bus or subway.

If you take these steps proactively you won't have any surprises to complain about and you will be protecting your most valuable asset - yourself!

A slight oversight I noticed though - they don't have any rules for riding a horse!

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!