Like Old Mother Hubbard my cupboard is bare;
The fridge is the same, there is nothing in there.
No turkey is lurking, the fruit cake is done,
And as for mince pies there is not even one.
The dog ate the leftovers, seconds and thirds,
And everything else was put out for the birds.
Now all that remains is the salad and cheese
(And the dog has her paw in the air saying ‘please’).
My grumbling stomach will have to be quiet,
It’s now after Christmas… and I’m on a diet.
image: dobrador.com
Seriously, if you are planning on shedding a pound or two, head on over to read Sally Cronin’s excellent advice.
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Reblogged this on O SOL NASCERÁ….
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Perfect poem. Good luck with the diet.
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I’ll need it 😉
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Love it. I gained the mandatory 3 lbs this holiday season. It was worth every ounce !! ☺
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I did myself a favour and threw out the scales long ago. As long as my clothes fit, I’m none too bad… trouble is, half of them stretch to fit 😉
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Especially the winter clothes…designed for comfort and camouflage ! ☺
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In England, you can wear those all year 😉
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Great fun post! Now need to lose about 3 lbs. But it was worth it! Did Ani gain anything?
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Did Ani gain anything?? Half a turkey for starters 😉 And she is looking a little chunky, but I think that is all the rain and mud shortening her walks 🙂
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Funny poem and I love that pic! Yes Sally does have some great advice 🙂
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Sally knows her stuff 🙂
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Fabulous! 🙂
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Thanks, Natalia 🙂
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Fun and lovely poem that goes with the right picture 🙂
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Thanks, Jacqueline, I loved the little cartoon 🙂
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I’ve got the January blues too. Still eating Pfeffernusse cookies I baked, ha ha.
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You’ll have to keep eating them till you’ve finished them all too… because if not, you’ll be tempted to eat them 😉
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you almost make dieting sound adorable! Love the poem 🙂
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My favourite diet is adorable… all black and fluffy… Ani is guaranteed to ensure I don’t overeat 😉 (Still put the pounds on these days though!)
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Reblogged this on Write Dorne – Putting life into words. and commented:
I like this from Sue Vincent. A witty start to 2016 and it deserves a reblog.
I’m also on a diet – the 5:2 fast diet. It is supposed to help the body in general, as well as shifting the fat! Can anything help my body? Watch this space.
Dorne x
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Thanks for the reblog Dorne, and good luck with the diet. 🙂
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Really loved this Sue. Good luck with your diet as well. Oh and happy new year! x
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Happy new year, Dorne 🙂
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Reblogged this on Barrow Blogs: and commented:
Wish someone would finish off our Christmas cake. First time I’ve made one in years – now I know why – it becomes an Easter cake.Sigh!
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Thanks, Judith x
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Good luck with the diet Sue! I am still struggling with the overflow of chocolate gifts that children tend to bestow upon us teachers at Christmas!!!!!
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Ah, thankfully I only got the one box and a fair bit of help disposing of it 😉
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You were lucky! I did much giving away, but there was still stuff left over! It’s the sweet stuff that lingers as I don’t like the children to eat too much, and Hubby Dearest is more a savoury snacker… so guess who ends up nibbling far too much…?
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I’m more of a cheese fan myself…especially if it comes with a nice slice of Christmas cake 😉
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See, I love sweet, but then I need a little savoury to balance it… then a little sweet to make my taste buds happy… so the cycle continues, and so my waist slowly expands…!
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At my age, I can starve and still expand 😉
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Lol Sue! Well personally I think you look great! 🙂
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Wish I did, that profile pic is three years old 😉
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Lol!!!!!! Shhh! No one knows!!!
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I do 🙂
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You are perfect as you are Sue 🙂
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The cheque’s in the post 😉
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Sue Vincent with an Ode to an Empty Fridge… the leftovers have left or are in the dog. Thanks for the plug Sue..
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Too many are on desperation diets this time of year, Sally. You give sound advice. Thanks for reblogging x
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Sue, good thoughts for the new year! May you accomplish what you want in all areas, even the expanded ones. Happy Writing! Chryssa
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Thank you, Chryssa… and I will echo that wish for you too 🙂
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I really have to cut back, too. Ten years ago I went on a ‘half ration’ diet, eating only half of what I would normally eat, but denying myself nothing, even the occasional sweet. I was very hungry by meal times, but I dropped 15 pounds in 3 weeks! And it stayed off as I ate more sensibly. I should probably try that again.
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I eat little to begin with, so I’d be on bird rations… 😉
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Hahaha. 🙂 Great!
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Glad it raised a chuckle, Lynette 🙂
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loved it. This is so true in our house too. Except our dog is saying “So when is this Christmas thing again?” lol
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For Ani, every day is Christmas… she faces each day as if it is Christmas morning… just as excited 🙂
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Excellent, Sue. Love it! 🙂🙃
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Love, love, love your poem! And, isn’t that the truth! I only have to think of food and the waistline starts expanding. If we band together, we can do it!
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I can always lend you Ani to help 😉
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One more reason I need a dog.
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Yo get the long walks and ball chasing exercise too 🙂
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Oh, Sue, that’s hilarious. You made my day. 😀 — Suzanne
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Glad you liked it, Suzanne 🙂
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