My doctor's appointment

[Captain_C 28]

I went for my yearly check up with my doctor last week and this was the interview:

 

Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?

A: Your heart only good for so many beats, and that’s it...don't waste it on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart won’t make you live longer; it’s like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

 

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiency. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetables). And pork chops can give you 100% of the recommended daily allowance of vegetable products. Ice Cream is even better – everything a cow eats in one package!

 

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?

A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of goodness that way. Beer is also made of grain. People who don't drink are unhappy - happy people live longer so drink more. Bottom up!

 

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

 

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can't think of single one, sorry. More people are killed running down the street than lying on the couch. My philosophy is: No pain...good!

 

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?

A: YOU ARE NOT LISTENING! Food is fried these days in vegetable oil. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?

 

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

 

Q: What about food additives?

A: You want to complain about something for free? If it’s added it must be better - like fuel additives!

 

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HEL-LO-O! Cocoa bean! Another vegetable! It is the best feel-good food around!

 

Q: Is swimming good for your figure?

A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain a whale to me.

 

Q: Is getting in shape important for my lifestyle?

A: Hey! 'Round'. A shape!

 

Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

Remember - life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming

"WOO-HOO, what a ride!

AND

For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.

1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

5. The Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans

CONCLUSION:

Eat and drink what you like because speaking English is apparently what kills you.