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O slimming world,
I have erred and strayed from thy ways like a greedy sheep
I have followed too much the devices and desires of my own stomach.

mm the finger-licking fatness of full fat cheese
mm the slobber chopping yumness of Danish pastries
mm the greedy gutsness of Mr Dodhia's curries
with a family nan like a small blanket spread upon my knees
mm I didn't mean to do it, help me pleeeese

O slimming world
I have eaten those things that I ought not to have done
I have not eaten those things that I ought to have done
and there is no weight loss in me.

yes, I like to use real butter when I make a roux
yes, I am quite capable of scoffing Danish blue
yes, it's fun to watch TV with tidbits there to chew
yes, I do want chocolate, I know that you do too,
yes, I think a lot of slimline products taste like poo,
yes, I have no willpower and don't know what to do!

O slimming world, please spare me from my sins of greed
I bring you my confession, hear me as I plead,
Help me to only eat the calories I need!

Triangular slice of Danish Blue cheese point right