My journey

A poem about my weight loss journey

When I was obese I would eat

Lots of white foods and processed meat.

I felt sluggish and ashamed

And only I could be blamed.



My friend sat me down and said

‘Lisa, if you carry on, you’ll be dead!’

So, with her support I began my mission

Of changing my lifestyle with her tuition.



In my head I thought it would be easy

How wrong I was, it made me wheezy!

Twenty one stone was my starting weight

How on earth was I going to deflate?



Healthy eating is surprisingly tricky

Salad leaves, meat and nothing sticky.

It started by filling me with despair

Now I think it’s delicious �" I swear.



My biggest challenge was exercise

Blood, sweat and tears was my prize

On holiday in Florida, I got a trainer

Here I learnt I was a complainer!



She taught me that exercise was fun

And results were beginning to be won.

Cardio, walking and lots of weights

Is how I started exercising in the United States.



Back at home in the United Kingdom

Personal trainers became my system

To help me on my weight loss journey

I had two ladies, and then I found Lee.



L K Fitness is his business

With losing weight, he is fearless.

He has motivated me to get fit

Even with my injured hip!



Now at twelve stone, I’m near my goal

One thing I’ve learnt is, there’s no loophole!

A good friend and lots of assistance

Is my recipe, along with persistence!