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Forget the Diet

Too tempting to stay on a diet.

29 total reviews 
Comment from jmdg1954
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Dang, is that a chocolate cream pie you're tempting me with? Not fair!!!

I enjoy eating and fortunately I do not need to diet (don't hold that against me)...

I enjoyed your poems premise and presentation.

Good luck on your dieting or at least careful eating...

Cheers,
John

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thank you John. I find it amazing that you don't have a weight problem because you really seem to enjoy your food. May you enjoy the process of making it and watching the satisfied looks on the faces of those your cooked it fom.
    Beth
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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You are so cruel, Beth, putting that yummy chocolate pudding in front of me. I'm trying to lose some weight before I go back to the hospital with the hope they'll say they don't need to see me any more. (the extra weight affects my breathing) BUT I LOVE MY PUDDINGS!!! How can I lose the weight to gain my freedom when there is soooooo many lovely cakes and pies out there? Your poem made me smile knowing you did try, that's the main thing. I enjoyed reading your fun poem, even though you're cruel!!! Love and hugs, my friend. xxxx Sandra

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Sandra, I hope you don't have a long hospital stay again. I get winded very easily when I'm walking and it might be my weight. I don't get winded when I do exercise in the pool. Thank for the review.
    Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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This contest entry is fun to read. I completely understand. I'm trying to limit my carb intake each day. I do go to the gym daily, and honestly enjoy it. Thank you for sharing this entry with us and good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thanks Barbara, I enjoy water aerobif and try to go often. I'm eating slower which makes me feel full sooner.
    Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
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I'm the male version of this entry. I know better, but always choose the wrong foods. I guess it's my upbringing reminiscing about my grandmother's goodies and my mom's creme purrs.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thank you Jim. I know better too but I also know from experience that if you lose and on a diet and they get off it you will gain more than back than you lost.
    Beth
reply by jim vecchio on 07-Jul-2024
    That's happened to me more than once.
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
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If I were judging, this would win. I hope the judges see it that way. It is so cleverly written with excellent tools of poetry, and it is really fun to read!
Good luck!

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thank you so much Verna. For some reason I enjoy this rhythm pattern. I appreciate you comments and the beautiful stars.
    Beth
Comment from Bill Schott
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This poem, Forget the Diet, works through the good and bad points of dieting. It doesn't take long to see the bad parts are enormous and unloved, while the argument for ending the diet is obvious.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thank Bill, I appreciate the review and comment.
    Beth
Comment from Ulla
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Hahahaha, Beth, I loved this poem. To most people, as I understand it, it's very difficult to not be tempted with sweet things. For me it's easy, I don't like anything sweet, but I love real food.
Your poem is great and I hope it will do well. I really liked it. Ulla xcx

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Than you Ulla, I glad you like my poem. I wish I didn't like sweets. I can cut them out for a while but chocolate calls out to me.
    Beth Thanks so much for stars.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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These indulgences sabotage any diet and I just don't eat cakes now. I hate diets so I try not to put weight on in the first place. I love my food, but we have to make sacrifices to stay healthy and not be tempted by sweet treats! Your poem is full of good rhymes and alliteration Beth and I enjoyed this temptation poem for the contest, it could be a winner, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thank you Dolly, I don't really on a diet. It was all in fun. I'm glad you liked it. I do have a sweet but I try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetable. I love nuts but the dentist say no nuts for now.
Comment from Teri7
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Beth, This is a really great poem you have penned for the Temptation Poetry contest. I have to agree with you that dieting is boring. You used great descriptive words and very yummy looking desert for the imagery. Best wishes in the contest. Teri

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thank you Teri, I really appreciate the six stars. I'm so glad you like my poem.
    Beth
reply by Teri7 on 07-Jul-2024
    I love your work my friend! love and blessings, teri
Comment from karenina
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News alert! My dietician tells me it is not dieting anymore...

It is "Mindful Eating"

(Oh brother)

It could mindfully make a case to devour that pie!

(At least one slice...)

Karenina

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2024


reply by the author on 07-Jul-2024
    Thank you Karenina. I don't eat a lot and I do exercise but my weight is more than it should be and it it seem to stay constants.
    Beth
reply by karenina on 07-Jul-2024
    I hear you!