Limits
I stand on the scale
in our school nurse's
office and hold my breath
hoping to weigh less
than last week. I'm
participating in our
version of The Biggest Loser
challenge. It's a support
group for those of us
who want to control
our weight. The nurse
asks what my goal
is for this the next eight
weeks. I'd like to lose ten
pounds and I could do it
but I know I'd put it right
back on. So, instead I say,
“Two pounds.” The nurse
looks at me with a funny look
on her face. “I know it's not
much” I say defensively.
“But, it's doable and I know
my limits.” I glance down
and see that I've lost
a pound since last week's
weigh-in. I smile all the way
to the lunch room.
Hilarious! Thumbs up for the poem!
ReplyDeletelol...good one!!!
ReplyDeleteYay! Baby steps are always the way to go..lovely piece..Jae :)
ReplyDeletePoignant and real and very well written, I loved it!
ReplyDeleteHumous! way to set small attainable goals that give you joy.
ReplyDeletea pound a week is 52 pounds a year. That is much more sensable that trying to lose it all in a month. Stay with it
ReplyDeleteMy limits are mine. Other people's limits are for them. Love your take on the prompt. Yes, it's humorous, but oh so real and true.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
I love the smile.
ReplyDeleteHa ha. Such a fun little joke. I'm still smiling at that smile.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. Liked it :-)
ReplyDeleteoh how right you are :)
ReplyDeleteYay! Keep it up..errrmm down :)
ReplyDeleteA lovely slice of life! And a wily weight-watcher!
ReplyDeleteLove that last line!
ReplyDeleteHi, i just want to say hello to the community
ReplyDeleteall the way to the lunchroom - buwahahaha! that sounds just like me!
ReplyDeletelove your humor.
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