I Am, Alas, With Much Regret, Giving Up Hot Dogs, Sausages & Ham (& Not Just For 'Lent', But For Good (In Every Sense)).

by Anura Guruge
on September 28, 2021

Eight long years ago I drastically cut back on carbs.

2.5-years ago, I cut back further. I rarely cheated BUT I cut out cheating more or less all together.

Now I am going to forsake processed meats.

I don’t have to.

But, I want to. Precautionary … preventive.

I just had my annual physical … with comprehensive blood work. SMILE. I, luckily, DON’T have to change anything. SMILE. I am good.

But, I am I.

Complacency is not in my genes or jeans.

I like to be ahead of the game.

For the last 30 years, if not more, I have eaten sausages, hot dogs or hams near daily. Most days at multiple times.

I LOVE sausages. I love hot dogs.

I am partial to most things from pigs. I joke that I eat about 2 full adult pigs a month.

But, no more. Giving up on processed meats.

I do have limits though. I will NOT give up sex, cheese, red wine or meat. Everything else is negotiable.

I will let you know IF I change my mind. But, don’t hold your breath.

Anura Guruge