A tad overweight, I am self-diagnosed,

I need to get rid of some weight.

I’ll be breaking my fast on boiled eggs and toast,

Now doesn’t that sound truly great.

 

It’s no more for me that old bacon and egg,

With sausage and mushrooms and beans.

Don’t give it me no matter how much I beg,

Or I’ll never fit in my jeans.

 

It’s built through the years and I’m really ashamed,

How did I get into this state?

The chocolate and doughnuts chips can’t be blamed

I’m convinced, so let’s just get that straight.

 

For they’re only snacks, and they simply don’t count,

They’re merely a treat between meals;

But somehow the inches and pounds always mount,

And double chins nothing conceals.

 

I’ll start keeping track of the calories now,

Believe me, I’ll be so austere.

Although I feel starved and could eat a whole cow,

And follow it up with a deer.

 

My health is important, so I know it’s right

To stick to my diet as planned,

And promise myself to enjoy every bite,

As if it was Chateaubriand.

 

I’ve got some ideas and I’ve set time aside

To draw up a measurement chart,

So all things considered, I think I’ll decide,

Tomorrow’s a good day to start.