The only thing I am 100% sure of is that my 90 year old Dad died Sept 8th. It was his decision and his alone to eat bacon every day of his life.
My condolences John. I know how big of a loss this was to you and your family.
And yes, many of us make some unwise decisions regarding our lifestyles. Being 30 lbs. overweight with high blood sugar and elevated cholesterol levels, I still haven't been able to keep a safe distance from the table. It is likely that my kids will say something similar when I'm gone. The rationalization is one of quality of life over quantity.