Most days when I walk down the street, sashaying in my tight blue jeans and tube top, people stop me and ask,
HOW do you keep that girlish figure?
Well, finally someone asked in just the right way (with promise of FREE STUFF) and so I am ready to divulge my secrets. Hunker down, lean in close, and read quickly. This message WILL (probably) self-destruct in 30 seconds.
Introducing…
The Absolutely Bananas Plan for Fitness, Health, and all-around beautification
You too can look like Cindy Crawford! It’s not genetic… all you need is THE PLAN!
THE FINE PRINT: Consult your doctor before embarking on any workout scheme. Absolutely Bananas will not be liable if you put out your back, stub your toe, or find yourself in a fit of rage brought on by this workout plan. Following this plan may result in mental trauma leading to excess consumption of jelly donuts, Ho Hos, or Oreo cookies, which MAY result in weight gain, a new innertube round your waist, an extra chin or two, and the need for elastic-waist pants. Oh and, it actually IS genetic.
To begin, you’ll need a rather heavy child. I typically work with a 50-pounder, but any child in the 30-70 pound range will do.
Come on now!
LIFT 2, 3, 4
and SWING 2, 3, 4
and CHASE ‘EM ROUND THE ROOM 2, 3, 4
Now DODGE THAT FLYING LAMP 2, 3, 4
Feel that burn!!
JUMP TO CATCH THE DISH 2, 3, 4
and another CHASE ‘EM ROUND THE ROOM 2, 3, 4
Now BEND 2, 3, 4
PICK UP THE TINY LEGO’S 2, 3, 4
Ow! That’s right! WORK IT… WORK IT…
YANK ‘EM FROM THE CAR 2, 3, 4
Now HAUL THE CAR SEAT 2, 3, 4
and CHASE ‘EM ROUND THE ROOM 2, 3, 4
and LIFT 2, 3, 4
That’s right! Lookin’ good!
And repeat. Do approximately 5,000 reps each day.
And if that doesn’t work? Try my OTHER plan. You know, the fail-safe EASY way… with PHOTOSHOP.
Class dismissed.
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September 14, 2007 at 10:11 am
I followed that plan well. Very well for a few years. Then I discovered the blogosphere and oh my gosh.
September 14, 2007 at 10:22 am
Does typing and mouse fanagling count as a workout?
September 14, 2007 at 10:25 am
^^^Yeah, what she said ;) How about lifting… the coffee cup?
September 14, 2007 at 10:42 am
Oh, I follow this plan with a 30-lb daughter and a 25-lb son. Although as I read this I am eating angel food cake smeared with nutella…is that part of the plan?
September 14, 2007 at 11:00 am
oh my, laughing out loud. again! you definitely hit the nail on the head…as i’m dropping crumbs over my keyboard.
September 14, 2007 at 11:24 am
Yeah, I walk around town in my tight blue jeans too and I’m NOT on your plan. What’s that? My jeans are tight because they are two sizes too small? Shhhh….don’t tell!
September 14, 2007 at 11:41 am
Dude, I so love your head photoshopped on everything, I mean everyone!! You are the wiener!
September 14, 2007 at 12:03 pm
I love the photo! I’m so off to photoshop all photos of myself in the last year!
September 14, 2007 at 12:10 pm
If I hadn’t been on THE PLAN with all three of my boys, I’d jump back on since my Phoodplan didn’t work so well… And dang your hair looks great in that shot. Bwah…
September 14, 2007 at 1:28 pm
See! That is why I’m fat. It’s all my kids’ fault because they’re older now and I no longer have to give chase.
At least now that I’ve decided to give up the “I’m fat because I just had a baby” excuse (he’s nine, I think it’s time) I can substitute it with “I’m fat because I have no toddlers left to chase around.”
And you look GOOD in that picture girl! Might I enquire as to where you purchased the lovely navy body suit or is that a secret?
September 14, 2007 at 1:59 pm
I prefer the Paint Shop Pro workout! I have smooth skin, less red eye, and more muscle in about an hour. Who needs kids?? :D
September 14, 2007 at 2:27 pm
You should win.. .now can we convince CJ to wear the shoes?? I hope so! THey make the cutest!
September 14, 2007 at 2:38 pm
YOU are a genius! I love this post!
The plan doesn’t work so well though when you take your kids out to Mexican food, have a pina colada and then follow it up with a trip to DQ! Hee, hee.
September 14, 2007 at 4:32 pm
I know this plan…but mine always ends with lift (enter favorite fattening food here) from stress
2,3,4
September 14, 2007 at 7:21 pm
hey, that sounds like a great plan. i’m going to have to…hey, wait a second…you stole that routine from me!!! ;-)
September 14, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Your photoshop skills — brilliant, just brilliant!
But that plan? I follow it religiously. Doesn’t seem to be working for me…
September 14, 2007 at 11:02 pm
Love it, that plan does not seem to be working for me either, hmmm… Just read though some other posts, excellent! Thanks for visiting (and sorry about the iPhone :(
September 15, 2007 at 3:22 am
Hahaha! Yep, doing that too. But being pregnant doesn’t help with staying slim ;)
September 15, 2007 at 5:12 am
YEAH!! You got it down girl!! I am in the midst of following this plan… I see my pre-pregancy jeans in sight! :)
- Audrey
September 15, 2007 at 8:24 am
Sheesh! I should be totally thin and hot! What’s the deal? I need to buy me some photoshop…