Chocolate is My Downfall

Christine Ramsay on Dec 31, 2008

Tags: chocolate, diet, excesses, healthy eating

A familiar problem after Christmas in lots of homes is the sheer quantity of chocolate which is left over.

Christmas is over and the family has gone
And the New Year is approaching fast
I’ve got to get rid of that left over food
So I can try and slim down at last

But now comes that little problem,
Which happens in our house every year.
It’s the dreadful chocolate invasion.
There’s so much around me to clear.

I promise I didn’t buy any this time,
But friends and family know I can’t resist,
Because lots of my gifts when I opened them up
Did of all kinds of chocolate consist.

There’s only one thing I can do about it
I’ve just got to throw it all away.
But it hurts so much to see it go to waste,
I’ll delay my diet for today.

And my resolution for the New Year
Is to cut out all foods which are sweet,
Then I can really work on healthy eating
Until my desired weight loss is complete.

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Michele Cameron Drew on Dec 31, 2008
Honored to be first, and in the name of one of my greatest vices! My reps at work are very familiar with my infamous quote “… and chocolate is always welcome at my desk!” A lovely end of year write Christine.

Happy New Year!

-M
Debra. on Dec 31, 2008
I wish you all the best and hope you reach your desired weight loss. Aaah, but chocolate is so tempting.

God bless and begin new year with a smile.

your friend-Debra
CutestPrincess on Dec 31, 2008
but i think, dark chocolate is good… but too much is bad! good for me, i don’t eat chocolates, i hate sweet foods… atleast im free from diabetes… i eat a lot of salty and spicy foods! happ new year!
payge on Dec 31, 2008
My downfall is chocolate and I have to give it up soon to try to go back on a diet.L,loved the way it was written …and yes one of my gifts was chocolate.Happy New Year and will look forward to reading you next year.
Glynis Smy on Dec 31, 2008
Oh my friend you and I both! I have put them all in a big bowl for a party at my house tonight,I am hoping everyone will eat them!! Happy New Year! At 10am UK time I will be celebrating midnight, so will probably be asleep with a glass in my hand, stuffed full of chocolate by the time my daughter’s celebrate, then I have to do it a breakfast on webcam, my son is in Vancouver, so a glass of wine and chocolate for breakfast, Perhaps I had better hide that bowl from my guest!!! LOL LOL Have a great night.
nobert soloria bermosa on Dec 31, 2008
hahahhaha,love this one,im an addict,happy new year
Christine Ramsay on Dec 31, 2008
I am so pleased I am not the only one with this problem.

Thanks for reading

Christine
Milton H Peebles III on Dec 31, 2008
My mother gave me a tin of Fudge Squares. Something her mother made for me and my sister while we were growing up. I have not shared one single piece.
Very good poem subject! I njoyed!
Abdul Sabour Ayoubi on Dec 31, 2008
Very well explained the problem of chocolate, I am glad I am not addicted to chocolates.
Mary Patricia Bird on Dec 31, 2008
We also got more chocolate than normal this Christmas. I keep thinking the sooner I eat it all up, the faster I can get to working it off. LOL! Great poem!
Unofre Pili on Dec 31, 2008
I’m also glad I do not like chocolate much. Nice poem maam.
S A JOHNSON on Jan 1, 2009
^_^ I know you can do it!!
Christine Ramsay on Jan 1, 2009
Thank you all. I’ll let you know how I get on with the healthy eating weight loss plan.

Happy New Year

Christine
Morgana on Jan 1, 2009
Oh Christine , I understand you so well. I’m chocolate addict myself.
CHAN LEE PENG on Jan 2, 2009
Ya, you’re right! You should cut off all the sweetened foods and drinks for your health lol…Or else, you see me grumbling at you…hahaha…

A good resolution…:-)
eddiego65 on Jan 2, 2009
It happens to the best of us. I love chocolates. Now I must go through the drudge of slimming down. Nice poem!
M J katz on Jan 5, 2009
Chocolate…such a sweet curse! I love it, too!! Thankfully ours is gone now but it wasn’t thrown out… unfortunately…lol
Little Miss Lizzy on Jan 5, 2009
I have the same problem!
christmas over and 3 full boxes lol!

Thanks for this upbeat poem!
Marion Brady on Jan 8, 2009
Chocolate is so tempting. I know how you feel.
IreniaPehuajo on Jan 27, 2009
MMMM Chocolate ….mmm what a vice.
nameproblem on Feb 9, 2009
Hey, nice piece, check out this piece for some help, possibly, for cutting out some things from your diet, and eating better.. http://www.authspot.com/Journals/New-Year-New-Me.511265
trishia on Feb 9, 2009
Such a familiarity in this poem.Great job,and good luck.
Kate Smedley on Mar 2, 2009
Love this one too, I’m going to do my best to gradually read all of your poems.
Christine Ramsay on Mar 12, 2009
Thank you all for reading. Kate that is really nice of you.
Milton H Peebles III on Mar 21, 2009
I just had to come back and read this one again. :}
Erin Miller on Mar 2, 2011
Chocolate is also my downfall but if you cut out every sweet then you will end craving even more of it then if you just ate a sweet every once in a while. Great poem again!
Jacques Berkeley on Dec 6, 2011
Excellent!

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