I have a friend who keeps insisting I should cut down on red meat in my diet.  I have no intention to do so any time soon.

Yes, I am overweight.  Yes, I could stand to eat a healthier diet.  For me this includes eating less carbs (no, I won't go totally Atkins as I did at one point previous in my life), more fruits and more vegetables.

I need to eat less in the way of bread, pasta and sugary snacks, not that I eat all that much of those anyway.

I have started exercising more and while my routine is a bit short now I am working my way up to a longer, heartier routine.

I used to smoke cigarettes but I have gone over a year without, and I don't miss them.

I cut out candy bars way back when I was on the afore-mentioned Atkins diet, never missed them.

I might have the occasional cookie or popsicle or bowl of ice cream, but I don't overdo it all that often.

Pretty much the only thing missing from my diet lately is a steady supply of vegetables, salads and other ruffage.

But give up or cut out red meat?  Not a chance.