I Watch My Figure, Getting Bigger

Every morning is the same,
Standing staring at my frame,
Looks no different from last night,
Flab is still winning the fight,

Scales hate me, sure they lie,
I only ate a small stir-fry,
Willpower waning every day,
Diet falls into disarray,

The healthier I make my meals,
The emptier my tummy feels,
Salad and a few small snacks,
Hot chocolate to help me relax,

For every hour I ride my bike
My body goes on hunger strike,
But when I'm home and my legs ache,
I comfort eat with chocolate cake,

One week on, the scales astound,
I've finally lost another pound!
Although I'm watching what I eat,
I'm sure that that deserves a treat.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 9/3/2025 11:06:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Date: 3/9/2011 10:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one of PoetrySoup's contest. The best to you in the finals Sarah. Love Carol
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Date: 1/14/2011 2:42:00 AM
Never mind u've got Flab but dear ur words are definitely FAB
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Date: 1/13/2011 9:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Sarah. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/12/2011 5:03:00 PM
When we were young, my wife wanted to see more of me. Now she does (much more). Congrats on the feature. Vince
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Date: 1/12/2011 10:03:00 AM
You said it! I can remember the bad years of teaching in an inner-city school. As reward for getting through the day I would eat spaghetti for 6 and wine for as many. weight 285. Stick to your guns. Congrats on this inspiring poem being a feature. Dave
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Date: 8/28/2010 9:45:00 PM
Congrats on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. nice one to share with us all..luv..
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Date: 8/26/2010 8:11:00 AM
Hello Sarah, congratulation for having your poem featured this week . It is an awesome poem,..p.d.
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Date: 8/26/2010 8:04:00 AM
HI SARAH, GONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR POEM BEING FEATURED THIS WEEK~SKAT~
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Date: 8/23/2010 9:39:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Sarah. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/23/2010 5:47:00 AM
congrats on the featured poem this week! well written and witty!
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Date: 8/22/2010 7:41:00 PM
Sarah, congratulations on your poem being featured. I sure can relate. Lol. I need magic to lose and keep it off. Blessings, Connie
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Date: 8/17/2010 11:40:00 AM
A very enjoyable read Sarah. Been there heck I still am there lol. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/17/2010 3:57:00 AM
Nice inner thoughts well expressed
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Date: 8/16/2010 5:52:00 PM
I love your poem. i can relate so much with it. I can't seem to give up Mt. Dew! It helps me write. I swear it does. Thanks for sharing your great poem, Shirley
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Date: 8/16/2010 4:17:00 PM
you sound like me...rewards myself with food. Walk three miles to DQ
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Date: 8/16/2010 3:54:00 PM
Isn't that the way it goes? People say diet and exercise do the trick, but I suspect there's a magic potion involved too. Enjoyed, Sarah! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/16/2010 1:55:00 PM
lol funny write, enjoyed x
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Date: 8/16/2010 1:50:00 PM
Lol good one,, enjoyed your write..P.D.
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