Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Most weight loss routines are if it tastes good spit it out. Weight is something that has been a lifelong problem for me. I am at a point now where I pretty much stay within 5 pounds. Patricia

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

---

reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Oh, Patricia don't worry, weight gain is normal for us, the middle age generation LOL. I seldom eat rice for five years now, although it is our staple food, my chicken is always skinless, to avoid getting fat. Thanks again for the sterling stars. God bless. Susan

Comment from ProSongwriter

Excellent

Hi Susan,

A lot said in one line! It is witty, truthful and profound. How much more could you pack into one short line?

It's a constant struggle for most folks. I am fortunate it is not a struggle I must endure (5'10" - 165 pounds). But I know many who do. It's really tough.

Great job! God Bless ...

Alan

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

---

reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Good to hear that Alan. I seldom eat rice for five years now, even though it is our staple food. My chicken has always been skinless, to avoid getting fat. When you are in your middle age, maintaining a trim figure entails a lot of sacrifice. Thanks a lot for the excellent stars. God bless. Susan

reply by ProSongwriter on 08-Dec-2015

Hi Susan ...

I am well past middle-age ... almost 70 years old. But I have never been heavy. 180 pounds is the most I've ever weighted, which is just a slight bit above my ideal weight. For the past 20 years or so, I have weighed between 165 and 175. At 5'10", that's pretty good!

I've never liked rice. So, that's not a problem for me!

wishing you the very best, my friend ...

Alan x

Comment from Glasstruth

Excellent

LOL. Picture and poem are a perfect match. For a one liner you said it like it is. The key word here is routine which in other words is a habit. Addiction, one of man's worst enemies. Well written. Les

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

---

reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

again thanks for considering this a well written piece. I am glad I made you laugh with this one liner. Thankas too for the sterling stars. All the best. Susan

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Well done Susan, they say that excercise opis not sufficient to lose weight, one must eat the Iggy food, but it seems this may be the other way around, I loved the one liner, well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

---

reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Thanks again Roy for considering this well done. Gaining weight is lot easier than losing it, my friend, Thanks a bunch for the sterling stars. All the best. Susan

reply by royowen on 08-Dec-2015

,my pleasure

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Good day to you, Susan

When I once weighed 243 pounds (at 5'8" in height I was extremely overweight!) a little over a year after my stint was up in the Marine Corps, I had a woman in a gym I was working out in to lose the weight (I now weigh 160) tell me, "I simply can't continue this rigorous workout regimen. It makes me terribly hungry!"

How's THAT for irony, lol?

This was the first thought that immediately popped into my head after reading your cleverly worded monostitch.

Good work~Dean :)

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

---

reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Perfect irony my friend. 2xLOL. Thanks a lot for the sterling stars. All the best. Susan

reply by Dean Kuch on 08-Dec-2015

My pleasure, Susan, as always. :)

Comment from Raoul D'Harmental

Excellent

Hi nassus1957,

This is certainly a humorous take on the issue of weight loss and its attendant inconsistencies. Thank for introducing this form and sharing it with us! R

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

---

reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Thanks a lot R for appreciating this one liner poem. Thanks too for the bright and encouraging stars. God bless. Susan

Comment from Curly Girly

Excellent

This is a good contest entry. Some people really struggle with their weight. Fat babies become fat adults. It's such a difficult thing to change. And then some people just eat badly!

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

---

reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Thanks a lot for appreciating the message of this one liner. Thanks too for the birght and excellent stars. All the best. Susan

Comment from Lesley Collier

Excellent

A wise poem of the futility of exercising with a routine in order to lose weight while retaining a passion for food. Well thought out and wise words of advice to those of us that struggle with this never ending struggle of weight loss!

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

---

reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Thanks a lot for appreciating this one liner and thanks too, for the bright and inspiring stars. All the best. Susan

Comment from MacMhuirich

Excellent

A very clever write and oh so true, I try to keep a steady weight and fail miserably, though I'm 2 stone lighter than my heaviest weight. My philosophy is that I'm the right weight, I'm just 10" too short in height :)
Bless you
John

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

---

reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Thanks for considering this a very clever write and thanks too, for the excellent stars. God bless.

Comment from Sambangi

Excellent

It is so sad that many dieting plans fail. It is a very witty short poem.
It is very difficult to write such a short poem, yet conveying a great meaning and some fun too. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 01-Dec-2015

---

reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Thanks for considering this a very witty poem. Thanks a bunch too, for the bright and excellent stars. God bless.