Cecilia Macfarlane Poet Limerick

Exercise Becomes Me

I once knew a poet named Cecile
Call her skinny and hear her spiel
   I'm petite with small bones
  I have fat and rolls she groans
If I called you names how'd you feel   

So she decided things had to change
 Lifting weights at first felt strange
      Her trainer pushed gently
         Encouraged intently
  Her life she happily rearranged

Now building bone density and power
 Her muscles sprouting like a flower
        Strength is now her friend
      Workouts are now her trend
  It takes discipline and willpower

No longer thin rather lean and fit
Liking the changes she does admit
         Active body and mind
        Healthy diet combined
   This lifestyle she'll never quit


06/01/2016
*I been working out for 6 months now : )

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Akkina Downing November 12, 2020 at 6:29 PM That’s wonderful Cecil, I envy energetic women like that. I’ve always wanted to go to the gym, but I’m always afraid of people judging me. So I just go on run/walk whenever I can. Lol! Kudos to you and more power to you :)

Curtis Moorman March 12, 2020 at 9:23 AM Cecilia, I just renewed my membership at the Fitness Center a month ago and I can already tell a difference. Invigorating walks of 2 miles on the treadmill, followed by 2 miles on the bike, and a few reps on the "ab-slayer" is making this old Georgia Boy feel youthful again! Cecilia Macfarlane March 12, 2020 at 9:28 AM That is awesome, working out is an amazing mood booster, and the benefits are enormous. Hugs

Lindsay Laurie March 2, 2020 at 8:42 PM G'day Cecilia … nicely written adage indeed. It's all about making that first move - thank you Cecilia - Lindsay Cecilia Macfarlane March 2, 2020 at 9:16 PM Thank you Lindsay. I am still working out. You feel great afterwards and the health benefits are numerous. Hugs

Jennifer Proxenos November 19, 2019 at 7:16 AM Hi Cecilia, healthy living and an active lifestyle as well as exercising makes us different people. I do yoga and thank goodness am a small eater. Thanks for stopping by will stop by you one day soon. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Cecilia Macfarlane November 19, 2019 at 7:52 AM Exercise has so many benefits, it will be 4 years tomorrow and I'm still working out. Thanks for visiting. Hugs

Faraz Ajmal June 27, 2018 at 11:21 AM Everybody is asking about you, so I am also curious, how are you now? And especially how are you coping after your sister's death? I know it is pretty hard but still we must not forget that our lives never stop and even if we don't have a desire to live, life finds a new purpose, working out, going to gym, well I am way thinner than a average guy, but never mind, they give you such a boring diet, where as I love spicy foods, so so far I haven't joined it neither planning to do so Cecilia Macfarlane June 27, 2018 at 11:52 AM I still have moments of profound sadness, losing both my mom and sister a year apart has been heartbreaking. But I have a lot to live for, I have 3 sons and a grand daughter, life does go on. Working out relieves stress, plus it keeps me strong for my job, I work in a nursing home.

FJ Thomas April 18, 2018 at 6:19 PM Cecilia how have you been dear lady?! I wish I could work out again. Do you still get to? Cecilia Macfarlane June 27, 2018 at 11:57 AM Hi Flo, been a really tough year (read my reply above this one} Yes I'm still working out, it took a backseat for awhile, due to circumstances, but at it again, a great stress reducer. Why aren't you working out?

Duke Beaufort March 5, 2018 at 5:43 AM You are doing something good for yourself. It is a gift to be able to stay strong. Cecilia Macfarlane November 19, 2019 at 7:55 AM A gift indeed. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux October 4, 2017 at 3:28 PM dropping by to say hi, I hope all is well. Hugs Rick. Cecilia Macfarlane October 24, 2017 at 8:00 PM Hi Rick, I been well, just a lot going on, a stressful period. Nice to hear from you. Hugs

Silent One October 4, 2017 at 3:08 PM Hope you are ok Cecilia... Cecilia Macfarlane October 24, 2017 at 8:03 PM Hi Silent One, I'm fine, just going through a stressful peroid in my life. Thanks for dropping by. Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen December 18, 2016 at 2:28 PM - Best wishes for a peaceful and lovely Christmas to you and your family, Cecilia - hugs & love // Anne-Lise :)

Duke Beaufort November 13, 2016 at 10:42 AM Look at you! You are one of the few!!

Richard Lamoureux October 11, 2016 at 10:32 PM Based on your picture on Facebook you are achieving success!

Andrea Dietrich October 4, 2016 at 1:30 AM that is so great that you toned up!! Keep it up. It's the only way to be, cutie pie,

Maurice Yvonne October 2, 2016 at 3:00 AM A beautiful write and inspiration to be happy. I am convinced your glow would be the change people notice. Faving this one.

Harry Horsman August 4, 2016 at 7:55 AM Oh so please to be reading your poetry Cecilia again,, this is amazing, keep up the good work... Cecilia Macfarlane October 1, 2016 at 7:11 PM Thanks Harry, seems lately my muscle growth is giving me writers block, LOL. Hugs

Eileen Manassian June 11, 2016 at 11:02 AM I need to get my act together, dear. This was a fabulous write. Full of inspiration. :) SO happy for you. Hugs Cecilia Macfarlane October 1, 2016 at 7:14 PM Thank you Eileen. Working out has been life changing in so many beneficial ways. Happy to inspire you, you also doing GREAT! Hugs

Jesse Day June 9, 2016 at 5:12 PM Entertaining limerick - keep working out, it's fun keeping in shape! Congrats on your win in the "Any Poem You Ever Penned" poetry contest. I enjoyed your work - Jesse Cecilia Macfarlane October 1, 2016 at 7:17 PM Thank you Jesse. I plan to neve stop. Hugs

Pashang Salehi June 8, 2016 at 7:56 PM Congrats on your win, nicely done Cecilia Macfarlane October 1, 2016 at 7:16 PM Thank you Pashang. Hugs

Paul Callus June 4, 2016 at 7:03 AM Hi Cecilia! A new lifestyle is usually brought about by a fresh outlook on life. Surmounting problems and hard times could be one of the main positive factors. Enjoyed this set of lovely limericks. Pleased to see you posting again. Regards // paul Cecilia Macfarlane June 6, 2016 at 9:16 PM Thanks Paul, you are very astute. I definitely have a new perspective on life. Hugs

Arthur Vaso June 3, 2016 at 10:29 PM Amazing, I guess the coffee and donuts at Tim Hortons is out now!!!!! Cecilia Macfarlane June 3, 2016 at 11:15 PM Thanks Authur. LOL... the coffee (never drank) and donuts (sugar allergy) makes me not a good Tim Hortons customer, but I do buy occasional donut for the kids.

Richard Lamoureux June 3, 2016 at 8:38 AM Good for you Cecillia. For me I play sports to keep in shape. I find the competition and fun keeps me interested. I enjoyed your poem. Cecilia Macfarlane June 3, 2016 at 10:26 PM Thank you Richard. Staying active is the best medicine : ) Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen June 2, 2016 at 7:42 AM - Great job Cecilia, good luck with your "new healthy life" :) - Lovely poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Cecilia Macfarlane June 2, 2016 at 8:28 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. It is the best thing I could do for myself. Hugs

Becca Teagan June 1, 2016 at 11:10 PM Good for you Cecilia! It's awesome that you have a trainer. Very cute poem :) Cecilia Macfarlane June 2, 2016 at 7:31 AM Thanks Becca, he is a amazing trainer and is also my boyfriend : )

Andrea Dietrich June 1, 2016 at 6:22 PM I love weight lifting. Sadly, for me it puts ON weight, which I do not need but at least I am more fit and the weight is from muscle not fat. Congrats to you for taking up this GREAT way to increase your health.

Jan Allison June 1, 2016 at 12:28 PM oh good on you Cecilia and you penned a lovely string of limericks about your success - the most working out I do is lifting a knife and fork and pen lol:-) hugs Jan xx Cecilia Macfarlane June 1, 2016 at 4:24 PM Thank you Jan. When I started I could barely do 5 pushups on my knees, now up to 3 sets of 20 on my feet and can do a few on one leg, liking my new found strength, helping enormously with my job but still dislike pushups, lol. Hugs