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How I Came To Lose Thirty Pounds

Back in 2003, a fellow teacher came up to me
A skinny fellow, all angles and elbows and knees
       He stared at my stomach
       He stared me in the eye
     He poked me in the stomach
              And cried:
      "My friend, you are FAT!"...
      Then walked away with a
             Tip of his hat
And I never saw him again after that

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Caren Krutsinger

December 28, 2018 at 9:31 PM

I rarely laugh aloud at a poem, but I cannot stop laughing for I had an insensitive old lady neighbor see me after 40 years and say "What HAVE you been EATING?"

Gershon Wolf

December 29, 2018 at 7:29 PM

If she ever comments again, perhaps you might respond: "Why? ---Jealous?!" Ha, ha. Let it go, or let 'er rip. Either way, you win! :) gw

Wren Rushing

December 28, 2018 at 5:46 PM

That is tough love! I had a friend tell me that I was in great shape. The shape of a circle. I'm glad you used his words as motivation. I think my New Year resolution should be to lose 30 pounds. You have inspired me Gershon, thanks!

Gershon Wolf

December 29, 2018 at 7:28 PM

Go for it, Wren. You can do it!! Best wishes and good luck, Gershon

Jan Allison

December 28, 2018 at 3:05 PM

Having read your comments Gershon his words had a life changing effect on you and he actually did you a favour in the long term, shame you never saw him again, that said he wouldn't recognise YOU if he did:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

December 29, 2018 at 7:27 PM

Ha, ha. You're right...But this fellow wouldn't recognize me because I've aged so much overall since 2003, independent of weight considerations....At any rate, he sure did me a great favor! :) gw

M. L. Kiser

December 28, 2018 at 2:24 PM

I don't think that I'd want to see him again; how cruel! Usually that sort of cruelty makes one crave more food. Well penned.

Gershon Wolf

December 28, 2018 at 2:39 PM

You know, I didn't take it as 'cruel.' I took it as -- "Whoa. He's right. I AM fat." He was the messenger I needed. And although I never saw him again, I've never forgotten him his kindness. (Yup, his kindness. The guy saved me from some severe problems)… Thanks for weighing in (LOL) on this one. :) gw

Wendy Watson

December 28, 2018 at 1:53 PM

Cruel to be kind?! Please let me in on your success story, Gershon. I could do with shedding quite a few pounds myself. You created an amusing account of the event!

Gershon Wolf

December 28, 2018 at 2:01 PM

Thanks, Wendy...Here's what I did: (Almost) no sugar or carbs -- i.e., no potatoes, rice, bread, pizza, coke, fruit juice, cake, yogurt, ice cream and all that stuff. Lots of fish, chicken, meat (not fatty), salad foods, seltzer (flavored is ok), vegetables, and fruit. The only 'good news:' Once a week I cheat like crazy, and eat a huge meal with all the forbidden stuff. Once a week does very little harm, and I immediately feel like going back on the diet afterward... That's it! :) gw

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