Losing Weight
First, you must study Nature.
It will make you aware
that trees lose weight
by shedding in the fall
their useless leaves.
Do they ever grieve
you wonder, when winter
winds strip twig and branch?
That dog who owns your heart,
he sheds his coat and shakes
away both water and fleas.
Dogs can lose weight
whenever they please.
Don’t bother to diet.
Step fully clothed
on the bathroom scales,
then shed your leaves,
twigs, branch, and fleas.
You’ll lose a pound or two.
Believe me … and try it.
Comment: This turned up on my Facebook page this morning, a one year ago today item. I don’t even remember writing it. It’s quite fun, though. So: forget those fancy and expensive diets: there’s more than one way to lose weight.
rogermoorepoet 
This is fun, Roger! Isn’t it good to be reminded of things we wrote and forgot about? Especially a light hearted piece! Hope you’re well!
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All well, Meg, thank you. Putting a new roof on the house, that’s the main thing right now. Raining today, so all work has stopped. Hopefully we’ll start again tomorrow.
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Yes, we’ve had our share of rain the past few days as well. All the best!
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We didn’t have the rain they forecast, but now they’re forecasting we’ll gt it tomorrow. Oh tempus, o mores!
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Oh no!
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I am very sympathetic to those trying to lose weight. As my weight kept climbing and my water content kept rising, my doctor finally realized (after five years) that I needed a diuretic. I lost 12 lb the first week, 22 lb the first month. De que mal morira? Goya.
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Ah! That’s a shame it took so long! I sympathize too. I have to work at just maintaining my weight and not gaining! Anyway, glad they got your water under control!
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So fun! Chuck
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I get fed up with dieting. Do t every so often, but the results never last. This is the easiest, most positiv way. Brings a smile to my face as I call out “I’ve lost a couple of pound, dear!”
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