I just read something, somewhere, at some point during the past few days that's got me thinking -- not about how my memory often escapes me but about the topic of my reading: health assets and liabilities. We've all got them -- good health practices and bad health practices -- and it's wise to review them now and then and use them as a compass to affirm what we're doing right and steer us in more healthful directions too.

Here are some of my assets.

• I don't drink soda or alcohol.
• I don't eat sweets or red meat.
• I limit bad fats, sodium, sugar, and calories.
• I eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
• I eat lots of salads, no dressing.
• I run and walk a lot, like every day.
• I maintain a healthy weight.
• My pantry is void of chips, cookies, and other packaged goods.
• Mostly, my kids snack on fruit.
• When I allow my kids to indulge, I buy single serving packages of goodies.
• I wash my hands after I go potty.
• I brush and floss.

Here are some of my liabilities.

• When I eat out, I attack the bread basket.
• When I eat nuts, preferably cashews, I know no limits.
• When faced with crackers, I inhale them.
  
• I think I have a problem with carbs.
• I don't buy organic.
• I'm afraid of supplements and probably could use some.
• I rarely stretch.
• I don't engage in strength training nearly enough.

Clearly, I'm still a work in progress. And you. What are your assets and liabilities?