'Twas The Night Before Christmas....

Twas the night before Christmas (a la Amy) ;)

And all through the house

My life has been changed

I now eat like a mouse.

My portions are small

I don't eat like a dragon

I must work hard 

To stay in the wagon.

I'll focus on me

And nobody else

'Cuz in the end

I must love myself.

It's frustrating and hard

And often I cry

But I said farewell

To crappy food choices last July.

I'd tried all I could

But just couldn't do it

I'd gotten to the point

When I said, "Just screw it."

Food was my love

Never let me down

It cheered me up

When my face had a frown.

I now have a tool

To help me lose weight

I want to be healthy

Now wouldn't that be great?

No more Velveeta, Doritos, or Mac n Cheese,

I no longer eat them,

Don't offer them, please.

I'd be lying if I said that I enjoy eating soy,

But it's part of my life, 

Food no longer equals joy.

I now think twice

When I pick up a fry

Do I really need it?

No.  I'm too young to die.

I wouldn't be successful without family near,

Or online friends, that celebrate my cheer

Without your support, 

I'd have never lost

80 pounds this year

Holy cow, a bridge I have crossed.

Merry Christmas, I say,

There's no turning back

Not even a nibble, not even a snack

There are no loopholes, not an inch of slack

Thanks for listening

To all of my yak.