It’s not the starting that is difficult,
It’s the knowing where to stop;
When to put a brake on the pedestal,
When the time comes to change course,
On the journey of weight loss.
Not eating- ‘course is difficult,
But to start eating is worse;
Every bite becomes a battle,
Between necessity and want,
A struggle it becomes.
The thing- which once gave you joy,
Now evokes apprehension,
Should I or should I not?
When every meal time comes,
And the not would always win.
But you made it, you little fighter you,
And you’ll it make through this too;
It was okay to start, to take the road,
It’s also okay to change course.
It is a journey after all.
The eternal battle! I welcome the day when I’m not counting portions.
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Same here! ✋ hopefully we will get there.
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Deeply beautiful.
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Thank you very much
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The ability to eat, savor, and truly enjoy food is one that some take for granted, I think. You’ve penned a strikingly poignant poem, as usual.
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So poignant! Cheering you on my friend! ❤
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Thank you Joy 😊
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Yes its a journey after all and there is nothing to fear and to a friend I am always there for you and that is me as your friend. Great words penned and such an amazing flair of words Ameena.
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I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award!
https://myownlittlewars.wordpress.com/2017/01/29/180/
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Thank you very much for the nomination, I appreciate it 😊
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Reblogged this on femininematerz and commented:
I love this piece on the journey of weight loss. Ameena paints the picture nicely. Its a journey don’t keep blaming yourself for not sticking to the plan. Hey its a journey love yourself and enjoy your meals. Remember we all can not be a size 8 but we can keep and eat healthy.
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I loved that starting quote ameena…
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I know! Me too… I find it amazing dn inspiring. It was said nayirrah Waleed.
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He he.. I dont dare to skip food. I prefer to exercise more. Not that to lose weight, but atleast to keep fit. 🙂
Well put poem.. 🙂
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I love this! Just what I needed to read today! Thanks for sharing.
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This is so inspiring . Thank you for such powerful words💙
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The absolutely mine. Thank you for reading it. And I am glad you could connect with this.
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