Food & Weight.

I often wonder why are we obsessed

with weight?

I can understand if someone

is overweight and need to lose weight

for their health. To live longer. Yes, that

is understandable.

But to the point. Where girls are going to

extremes to be thin.

And then comfort eaters like me. Who turn

to food when stressed. I know in my heart

it's not doing me good. But it helps me cope.

Then you get other people. Either Male or

female young or old. Rich or poor. Whatever

lifestyle. Suffer from anorexia or bulimia.

And each new day is a struggle.

Television, adverts on Massive Billboards and

in local newspapers don't help with the image

of being slim and underweight to this generation

of young people in general.

And models on the catwalk are so painfully thin

it's a wonder they don't snap in half.

We live in the age of fast food stores and restaurants

Like McDonald's, Burger King to name a few places.

I remember as a child every meal at home was

cooked at home from scratch fresh then eaten

for the meal.

It's so easy to pick something up quick. Or get it

ordered in for dinner or any meal basically.

Don't forget you can go from one extreme to the

other from no exercise at all daily. To never away

from the gym Monday to Sunday.

Now that is a bit of excess in general.

I guess it's the happy balance. In general. I need.

Eating better and healthier and some more exercise.

Even at my age. Being older.

Reviews

[Crowley]

Ugghhhh….I love to eat, drink and all that jazz, but it does wreak havoc with my weight and the way I feel at times. I think you have the gist of it at the end of your piece. Get a little exercise, don't eat pizza and wings everyday and be happy. Loved it!!

[Onlyme]

Cheers Crowley. Let celebrate with pizza and wing. And a beer together..Shhh know one needs to know. wink.

[Paul Bell]

I don't think I've ever met anyone who was happy with their weight.
Sometimes you just need a big mac.
Sometimes you need a Chinese.
You never fantasize over vegetables.
Though when I'm out running, chocolate comes into my mind.

[Onlyme]

It's ironic that thought thou Paul. Fantasizing of vegtables. When actually I love them. But true. Wonder if anyone does over vegtables fantasize over them? I guess a Vegan must, or do they? Curious now.

[Paul Bell]

Now, do vegans have weight problems.
They must have dreams about Big Macs.

[Onlyme]

Lol sorry you made me chuckle. Wondering on that thought.

[Wyrn Tiger]

I am sorry. the human body is 98% water, so Im not fat just a little waterlogged

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Tis 70% Wryn ;)

[Wyrn Tiger]

Still makes me waterlogged.

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😁😁......tc!

[Onlyme]

Wyrn you tickled my funny bone on that one. lol

[AYVID N]

I totally relate to your thoughts here. Having swung between the two extremes mentioned here, I always tread a thin line. The trouble is that eating is a very emotional thing for many of us and we have trouble dealing with it rationally. Exercise and weight watching are related issues. Appreciated very much.

[Onlyme]

Thank you DIVYA, for your understanding thoughts. hugs Dawn

[AYVID N]

You’re most welcome Dawn!

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Your poem is an advice also a delightful read!
You're just being like my parents who are always after me saying "eat healthy"... also their complaint is why am skinny!....balanced food gets tough to reach sometimes...however we can try no?...thanks for sharing this good read dear Dawn :)

[Onlyme]

Thanks Tahsin. hugs Dawn.

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Tightttt hugs!🙆