I used to think it was so fine and dandy
To gorge myself on rich gooey candy;
I used to lie around the house and dream
Of stuffing my face with pralines 'n cream;
I don't think there was anything I'd take
For a piece of rich German chocolate cake;
Oh, and I remember I would almost cry,
For a slice of Mama's hot apple pie!
All those foods I used to love to taste
Gave me an inner tube instead of a waist;
All the savory sweetness that made me grin
Created double rolls in place of my chin;
Now all I can do is shake and shiver
When I see how my big belly does quiver;
I turned myself into an eating machine,
Now all I ever dream about is being lean;
If I can but one word of good advice give,
Make sure you eat the right foods to live;
But never suffer a mourning dieter's defeat,
Because your main goal in life is to eat.