Ramble 2

i started tracking my weight, exercise, what i eat
every morning i do this little dance
with the bathroom scale
i get up, dress in the same thing,
weigh myself and subtract 4 pounds

some mornings if i don’t like the results
i will subtract another pound for the
cup of coffee i drank
doesn’t matter how big the cup was

if the results are still not favorable,
i will do my exercises, my walk,
then weigh myself

when the dance is over, i’ll log my weight
and threaten to buy a new scale 

then i eat
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July 28, 2021 at 10:02 AM
A poem I can certainly relate to. The weight gain, muscle loss spiral endures. Take care. Walk safely. Brian
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