I have been on a diet for the past few weeks and at last it looks like it is working.

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I’ve become such a boring slimmer.
I’m always standing on the scales.
For years I have wobbled
With all that I’ve gobbled,
And I’m a dieter that always fails.
Now to my hubby and folks around me,
Who offer me chocolate, sweets and cakes,
I’ve got to stick to my slimming
‘Cos I’m one of those women,
Who gives up the longer it takes.
So don’t give me biscuits or trifle.
Don’t tempt me with any of that fat.
I’m determined to get thin
And this diet to win
And end up with a stomach that’s flat.
I’ve always felt tired and breathless,
And couldn’t bend down to touch my toes.
Now I’m feeling quite bendy
And my clothes are more trendy,
‘Cos I’m thinner and it actually shows.
So from now on its salad or fish, dear.
No more chips or bacon or steak.
Low fat yogurt’s for me
And I love herbal tea.
This regime I am not going to break.
I’ll go out with my head held high
As my ribs slowly start to appear,
And as my hip bones protrude
I’ll no longer be a prude.
I won’t mind stripping off for you, dear.
Oops! I’m blushing!

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  • Glynis Smy on Jun 9, 2009

    Well done and good luck Christine!

  • Milton H Peebles III on Jun 9, 2009

    You would just hate me ~ I am a great cook and enjoy talking finicky eaters into my goodies.

    Enjoyed this.

    Take Care, DreamSweet and let Your Heart Shine!
    ~ milty

  • Poetic Enigma on Jun 9, 2009

    I really enjoyed this poem!
    I am glad that you are having good luck with your diet!
    This is an inspiring piece :)

  • Kate Smedley on Jun 9, 2009

    Wonderful poem Christine, I love the ending! So glad it’s working for you and you are resisting temptation.

  • Unofre Pili on Jun 9, 2009

    As usual, an entertaining piece maam.

  • Caroline1957 on Jun 9, 2009

    Lovely poem, good motivation to stick to our diet.

  • aaron paul hicks on Jun 9, 2009

    Hia Christine great poem, glad your diet is working for you and giving you more confidence etc, hope your very well, and congrats on a lovely poem, best wishes Aaron x

  • Ramalingam on Jun 9, 2009

    Thank God, it is working for you that too to the extent of inspiring you to write a poem for us.Nice tips;but may differ on one’s need.Thank you.

  • CHAN LEE PENG on Jun 9, 2009

    The diet looks nice but too much fat. Well, it won’t be suitable for you. That’s right! As you said, just go for salad, but make sure that the salad is chemically free, if possibly organically grown so that your body can assimilate the utmost nutrients from the food you ate.

    Fly u one “like it” :-)

  • Sheila M on Jun 9, 2009

    So glad its working for you! Cute poem=)

  • Betty Carew on Jun 9, 2009

    Delightful poem Christine as always. So glad your diet is working for you. It certainly is a struggle at times.

  • Tina Cassello on Jun 9, 2009

    Being one of the fortunate people to have inheirited \”non-fat\” genes, I have never had to diet, but I liked this and I\’m glad it\’s working for you. I\’m also glad I never had to diet because inconsistency is a big problem for me. I\’m sure I would not be able to stick with it.

  • Jasmin. on Jun 9, 2009

    Good for you. I know you wanted to lose weight. Keep working at it and you will feel much better.

  • Mr Ghaz on Jun 9, 2009

    Excellent post!..this is really nice ones..I liked it..I’m glad too that your diet program is working..great poem as usual..thanx for sharing.

  • Daisy Peasblossom on Jun 9, 2009

    Go CHRISTINE!!! Lovely celebration poem, fun ending.

  • mark ramsay on Jun 9, 2009

    I am glad to see it’s working, Mum. I can tell. I like your poem.

  • lucedelcielo on Jun 9, 2009

    Wonderful poem! Although, I found it kind of chilling at the end. “As my ribs slowly start to appear,
    And as my hip bones protrude”
    It sounds like the narrator is turning into a skeleton! I think it reflects how much we obsess about weight in this country. I think you’ve said more than perhaps intended. But I love it. Keep it up.

  • Ruby Hawk on Jun 9, 2009

    Christine, I am so happy for you. I knew you could do it. You just keep it up. You will get to that perfect dress size.

  • lindalulu on Jun 9, 2009

    Wonderful Christine!

  • Radhika Bhargava on Jun 9, 2009

    Interesting poetry,Good luck!!!

  • Judy Sheldon on Jun 9, 2009

    Awesome job Christine. You’ll feel better too!

  • Jamie Myles on Jun 9, 2009

    What a fun poem. Congrads on your success with the diet.

  • Alexiandria M Michaels on Jun 9, 2009

    Love this fun poem!

  • nekkoli on Jun 9, 2009

    I feel your plight….me too, great d@m poetry!

  • Annie Hintsala on Jun 10, 2009

    Good for you, and I bet you look fabulous. Good poem too :)

  • rutherfranc on Jun 10, 2009

    congratulations!! keep it up..

  • Debra Mann on Jun 10, 2009

    Awesome, Christine! Keep strong!

  • papaleng on Jun 10, 2009

    That\’s a great news to here, Christine!

  • mrslisae on Jun 10, 2009

    A poem most anybody can relate to. Well done!

  • Christine Ramsay on Jun 10, 2009

    Thank you all for your wonderful comments and support. I shall keep at it.

    Christine

  • Deep Blue on Jun 10, 2009

    I’ll try it myself.

  • writereva on Jun 10, 2009

    wow…i love the picture,, heheeh.. well gudluck to you…

  • Momma Tells on Jun 10, 2009

    Excellent! Congrats, too.

  • Fr00bster599each on Jun 10, 2009

    YAY! UR GETTING SKINNIER!

  • OhSugar on Jun 10, 2009

    Congratulations on your success, it is inspiring me to focus more on my diet.

  • clay hurtubise on Jun 11, 2009

    Woo-Hoo! Sounds like your ready for the female version of the Full Monty! :)
    Thanks,
    Clay

  • Phill Senters on Jun 11, 2009

    I’m happy for you, Christine.

  • Hazel Crowther on Jun 15, 2009

    Many congratulations you must feel proud of yourself, it’s all worth it in the end, makes you feel so good doesn’t it? It also inspired you to write a great poem.

  • Christine Ramsay on Jun 15, 2009

    Thank you for all your comments. I am even thinner now.

    Christine

  • Brooke Westen on Jun 17, 2009

    Great poem! Keep up the good work.
    I’m getting back to exercising and losing weight. Feels great!
    Thanks for writing an inspiring poem.
    Brooke

  • swatilohani on Jun 17, 2009

    finetips

  • monica55 on Jun 17, 2009

    Success at last! Yipee. Great poem, and great work on your dieting. Keep it up.
    Monica.

  • Melody SJAL on Jun 20, 2009

    Sweet success. I enjoyed this a lot.

  • Judith M on Jun 20, 2009

    You are really looking thinner, Chris. You have done so well.

  • S A JOHNSON on Jun 20, 2009

    congrats.

  • CA Johnson on Aug 28, 2009

    Great poem! That is so great that your diet is working for you. Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

  • mark ramsay on Sep 13, 2009

    I just thought I would let you know I can really see the weight loss now. You’ll have to write another poem.

  • Jacques Berkeley on Dec 6, 2011

    Good!

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