Wednesday, May 12, 2010

The Parisian Workout Plan

This system of excersize, also known as "how to eat a diet consisting solely of bread, cheese and wine and not gain weight" is what Heather and I followed (somewhat successfully) whilst in Paris.
1. Grab a big ass bottle of water. You should put this in your chic little purse, and it will ensure the weight training portion of your regime.
2. Now strap on your favorite pair of heels- it is important that you always look extremely fashionable.
3. Trot down the stairs from your 8th floor hostel room/apartment to the street (about 9 flights of stairs altogether)
4. Walk very very quickly in your heels to the nearest metro. Watch that you don't break an ankle, as the streets are incongruously placed at a 30 degree angle to horizontal, and that is somewhat difficult to navigate in heels.
5. Walk down the three flights of stairs to get to the metro. Make sure you're going at a fast pace- you don't want to slow down everybody else.
6. Stand on the train, keeping your balance. This will work your core muscles as you struggle to stay upright against the stopping and starting of the Metro. You will also have to move adroitly from side to side to avoid the rather handy frenchmen.
7. Time to switch trains- you're at an overground station, which means you have about five flights of stairs to climb. GO.
8. You've arrived at your stop- walk very very quickly down the stairs and then continue to trot to the nearest cafe.
9. Sit your ass down and get some crepes chantilly and a double expresso. You deserve it.

2 comments:

  1. I like #9! And I am going to get in trouble from everyone I know for commenting on all of your entries-oh what the hell!

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  2. hahaha how much wine was involved in this decision?

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