When I tell others to hang in there and take care of their health, I am talking to myself as well. You see, after all these calorie counting years, I still struggle with food. You'd think it would be easy for me by now, but it's not and never will be.

Richard Simmons has given hope to many, many people, who have
failed on their own. He has given support and courage to all.
If you write to him , He will answer your letter, it may take a while,
due to the amount of mail he receives, but he will answer.
His program is very reasonable and the exercise videos are more like
fun than exercising. If you really need help, Richard Simmons will
help you every step of the way.
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Mind Over Matter
I know I am thinner, the scale doesn't lie
and I suppose I'll believe it one day by and by.
When I look in the mirror ( you may think I'm strange)
but I honestly can't seem to notice a change.
I'll keep on my program and watch what I cook
but when will my brain let me know how I look ?

My friends are all saying I'm doing so well
"what a great effort" and "isn't it swell?"
My clothes are much looser, that's hard to deny
but it's still kind of hard to detect with my eye.
There's no information, no pamphlet or book
to inform when my brain will reveal how I look.

The tape measure shows that my size has diminished
the scale has pronounced that my weight loss is finished.
The evidence shows I have reached my goal weight
and wouldn't you know by a strange quirk of fate.
If seeing's is believing and I'm not "mistook"
my brain has revealed how fantastic I look.
~Winifred Morice~

These bits of Prose are from Richard Simmons  Book~ shown above


Ode To Me
I walk around in a body the size of two;
It isn't much fun or easy to do.
Everyone says "Why don't you try dieting and running in place ?
It's such a shame, you have a cute face."

But food and I have a war going on,
So far I'm losing and food has won.
I walk in a room and look at a chair,
And I wonder inside "Will my butt fit in there?"
Or should I stand and be as uncomfortable as can be,
"Cause I'm losing this war between food and me.

I go out shopping at the "Big and Beautiful,"
Then I come home and to relax, I eat like a Pig!
I get so frustrated, it's really depressing,
So I say "Pass the lasagna, the turkey, the dressing!"

When I go into the bathroom, I kick the scale away,
I say "Bug off,scale, you're not ruining my day!"
So I go off to work, to shop or to visit.
I think "Why do I want that donut, What is it ?"
Why can't i stay away from this food that's so yummy,
Does it make me feel good while it swells up my tummy?
 

I'm not going to give up, I'll fight to the end!
Oh please God Help me to have just one chin!
There's a thin person inside me, I say under my breath,
I just hope I haven't smothered her to death!

So if you see me and think I have no will power to lose,
You better watch out, Buster, it could happen to you !
Those cookies and Snickers are really slick guys,
They'll stop at nothing to cling to your thighs!

So instead of judging someone by their size from afar,
Get to know them and love them for the person they are.
You may make a new friend whose love you can treasure and keep,
For it really is true, beauty is only skin deep!
~Linda~
Step By Step
This weight loss business gets me down
it all seems far too hard;
I do so well for weeks on end
then somehow lose my guard.
I judge myself for every slip
and sometimes cannot see
that life could be much better
if I'd be less hard on me.
The truth is that I have lost some weight
and that should give me hope,
but now and then I just flip out
and feel I cannot cope.
I need to look at what I've done,
acknowledge my success
and know there is no hurry
just as long as I progress.
Whenever I lose half a pound
that sure beats gaining one;
if i could look at life this way
I know I'd have more fun.
I need to tell myself each day
to take things meal by meal
and not to get so overwhelmed
by everything I feel.
Exercise, while still a grind
which leaves me stiff and sore
also gives me energy
I've never had before.
So all and all it's worth it
if i can just hang in;
those little steps i take each day
will guarantee I'll win.
~ Winifred Morice~

 
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