Pretty is more important than life
That’s what they mean by lose weight
They know it won’t work
That your body fights back
But hunger is acceptable
You don’t need to enjoy life
Your discomfort is worth fitting in
Health is more important than food
Thats what they mean by eat right
They blame us for not having time
Or money or access or willpower
Tell us don’t pay attention to hunger
Your body doesn’t know what it needs
Follow their inconsistent rules
Believe in the promise of a result
They’re not interested in science
Thin is healthy but fat is inevitable
Maybe I’m doomed to unhealthy
Maybe I’ve embraced fat and happy
I’m not trusting an uncertain promise
By buying into proven discomfort.
Elizebeth Turnquist 
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