Jun 30, 2019 | Body Poems
I’m out of control with my food I’m already full I reach for more I don’t stop I know I should I know I won’t feel good I know I’ll judge myself after. I can’t stop I know this nutrition stuff I know the food that makes me feel good I know the food that...
Jun 30, 2019 | Body Poems
A POEM FOR ANYONE WHO’S EVER EATEN THEIR FEELINGS “I like to eat my feelings” Say it. Say it like it’s a fact No angst No guilt No shame No “I shouldn’t eat emotionally” It’s not a question. It’s not “how do I stop myself from eating my feelings?” It’s...
Apr 28, 2019 | Body Poems
SHE CHECKED ME OUT She looked me up and down. I saw her gaze taking in every aspect of my appearance My clothes My jewelry Every wrinkle grey hair and fat roll I saw her assess my size I heard her mind comparing her body to my body. I imagined that she was...
Apr 28, 2019 | Body Poems
THE EVERYDAY BODY WAR There was an everyday war Waging In my body At the table. There are weapons of mass destruction Intended to destroy my sense of self My belief in me My joy in my body Name calling was always the first line of fire. “You’re fat”...
Mar 17, 2019 | Body Poems
BODY-RESPECT Let’s break it down… Respect: A positive feeling or action shown towards someone or something considered important, or held in high esteem or regard. (Wikipedia definition) BODY-respect: A positive feeling or action shown toward your body because...
Mar 16, 2019 | Body Poems
THE SCALE AT THE GYM She said: I don’t know why I did it. I said: You just weighed yourself? She said: Yup, While you were in the sauna I knew you would tell me not to do it I knew that it wasn’t going to feel good. But I was compelled to. I don’t know why I did...
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