‘Twas the Night Before Weigh-in……….The Choice is Still Mine!!

I wrote this poem in November of 2010. I pulled it back out tonight because some of these same thoughts were going through my head. A few things are different from what is stated below, but the scale--bless its heart--still has power to hold and bind me.

‘Twas the Night Before Weigh-in……….The Choice is Still Mine!!
© CynthiaO, November 2010

‘Twas the night before weigh-in, when all thru my mind,
Why, oh why do the scales hold and bind
My mood, my motivation, my determination and my joy
Week after week, tend to be their main toy.

I’ve done what I could this week,
I stayed strong and did not freak!
No potato chips, no cake, not even ice cream I’ve enjoyed,
There were days I wanted all, but resistance I employed!

YES! I resisted the temptations! I kept a strong head!
I will not fret over tomorrow’s weigh-in results, I’ll climb into bed.
Then into my mind, these thoughts come with a roar
I repeated again and again all my great accomplishments galore!

I will work hard through my mind’s mire and muck!
I will NOT be discouraged, though the scales seem stuck
I quieted my thoughts and snuggled down to sleep,
And forced my mind to think of anything but sweets.

My mood on the brink of the report of the scales,
Gives thoughts of rejoicing or weeping the details.
Did I lose, did I gain,
did I at least maintain?

I’ve eaten well and exercised, even if the scales don’t downward budge.
I’ve had a good week, the scales are not my judge!
Why oh why do the weigh-in results hold such power;
Over my mood, over my week, I will not resort to cower!

My victories are great, I begin to repeat—
No more BP meds, no more walking stick, moved up the car seat,
Smaller sizes in pants, shirts, swimsuits and more
Won’t give those details, don’t want to be a bore.

I love the night before weigh-in, as I think back over my week;
I’ve fought a good fight, my PointPlus® were kept meek.
Again, I repeat, THE SCALES ARE NOT MY JUDGE!!
I will face a new week and with my POINTS® will not fudge!

Those who know me best, have verified
My life has changed. That fact cannot be denied.
From inactivity and fast food, I’m completely refraining;
Healthy eating and exercising choices I’m sustaining;
As the weeks are passing, my life I am regaining.

So on the nights before weigh-in, as off to sleep I drift;
I think of Weight Watchers® and my new life as a gift.
Dear friend, don’t give up, don’t ever back down;
The choice, after all, is ours and a healthy life is the crown.

Today--June 8, 2012
Some details are not quite like they were when I originally wrote this poem. One detail that must be SHOUTED is that I haven't given up and I will not give up!!! After all, as my buddy Jill says often, I cannot fail if I do not quit!!!