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So my home here in San Diego is really close to the Delmar Racetrack, one of the biggest horse racing facilities in the country, where the turf meets the surf,

as their tagline says. A while back, a week before the start of the race season, a good friend of

mine took me down to visit the owner of a prized racehorse. The owner told me how he made

a science of the exact nutritional value of every bite that that horse ate,

what was perfect for his digestion, his energy, and his dental care.

He explained how he had only the best licensed veterinarians

checked the horse thoroughly each week,

how he exercised the horse twice daily,

how he made sure that the horse had the appropriate social interaction with

the other horses to keep his spirits up. He emphasized how the horse's comfort, needs, and health

were in need of constant attention to ensure that he was happy and able to perform at his best.

I was impressed with this man's nutritional acumen, attentiveness, and discipline, until the

trainer walked in with his lunch. McDonald's hamburgers, fries, and a giant soda.

I had already noticed that the owner probably didn't exercise much himself. After seeing the meal,

I understood that poor eating habits was also what contributed to his weight.

So I asked him, when was the last time that he visited a doctor for a checkup?

His answer?

He hadn't been in years.

He had his horse checked every week, but he had not seen a doctor himself for years.

Do you get my point here?

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