A Weightloss Journey - a Life Changing Dream

Shortness of breath, the struggle with stairs
The paranoid thoughts, of judgemental stares

Tomorrow I'll start, next week I will too. 
The person you're fooling can be only you.

You carry on, each day just the same.
Every week again and again

No planning, no prepping, just take and away.
Spiralling down, delay underway 
Hoping and dreaming, I'll do this one day!

One month later, a burger, a pie
Feeling low, as life passes by
Outstretched clothes, low confidence too
It's now your decide to do this for you!

You take to the web, to find nearest group
Hoping and praying "Please not only soup"!

The hardest part? First step through the door. Always remember, who you're doing this for.

You meet all the members and go through the plan.
At this point you realise, "Oh yes I can".

Now weighing and measuring, healthy A & B
The change is incredible for all to see.

The feeling of pride, the spring in your step.
It's now you can't wait for what life brings next.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Meadows Avatar
October 2, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Brilliant!! Well done. Enjoyed reading this.
Smith Avatar
October 2, 2023 at 2:38 PM
Thank you so much Jeanette, it's quite a personal one
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