Chiaerobics
Many of you have been asking me for a long time how I can eat like this….
Bake so many sweets…
And wuffle on about ice cream cones, bacon cheeseburgers and cookies and of course, pie…
And not be the size of a moose.
The answer is simple: Chiaerobics.
That’s right. Chiaerobics.
First, you make sure you get plenty of cardio. My preferred methods are running spastically through the yard…
Or doing Chi-kickboxing. It’s great for toning the arms and abs.
After forty five minutes to an hour of cardio, we’re ready to tone and tighten.
First, we’ll work our legs. Squats, lunges, calf raises….Chiaerobics has it all!
Don’t forget arms–tank top season’s coming up!
Queen Bitty does not allow flabby arms in the Pond.
And don’t even think about forgetting about abs.
This photo was not staged.
Chiaerobic trainers are great. They insist on resistance training…
This photo isn’t staged either.
Providing motivation…
This is really what happens every time I do situps.
And making sure one gets an adequate cooldown.
For more information about Chiaerobics, e-mail Queen Bitty through the contact form of my site. She’ll be happy to send you a royal program to get you started.
It certainly worked for me!
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March 24th, 2009 at 2:10 am
You are HILARIOUS!
March 24th, 2009 at 3:36 am
Too funny! You should make a video and market it.
(And hey shuffle, shuffle. Thanks for the comment on my site. Here’s to success for us both!)
March 24th, 2009 at 3:40 am
Working out is the best way to keep and maintain a health figure! It keeps the metabolism sped up so that one can enjoy sweets.
Many, many years ago a cousin of mine asked me why do I work out if I’m skinny…I said why do you think I *stay* skinny???? lol
March 24th, 2009 at 3:44 am
That was great…what motivators
March 24th, 2009 at 3:56 am
you are nuttier than a pecan pie!
March 24th, 2009 at 4:34 am
You are too cute!! I have to try your workout. I am thinking of doing them strictly at home from now on! Thanks for the smiles.
March 24th, 2009 at 4:38 am
Looks like I must get a new puppy to follow your great routine!!! Too Funny!!! XOX’s
March 24th, 2009 at 4:48 am
Hmm so I’m thinking can I get the same results with Scout, she does weigh a tad more than your pups? Will unruly teenagers work? So when does the video come out?
March 24th, 2009 at 4:48 am
That’s a great motivator. I need to try with my guys!
March 24th, 2009 at 4:52 am
Hilarious!! NOW I know why my workouts are just not effective. No chihuahuas! I DO have a Golden-Pyrenees… he weighs 90 lbs, perfect for resistance training… but somehow I’m not sure he would like to be hoisted up in the air. Yep, I’m pretty sure Huck is anti-hoisting.
I love working out and am just getting back to it after a long hiatus.
March 24th, 2009 at 4:58 am
LOL – I would be too scared that I would not live up to the expectations of the Chiaerobics instructors!! However, it definitely works for you.
March 24th, 2009 at 5:12 am
I seriously need to get on the chiaerobics bandwagon.
March 24th, 2009 at 5:31 am
Waaaa, if I do that with my two golden retrievers, I think I’d be squeezed flat. LOL.
Lucky you dear, maybe you can come over and train me too.
Cheers,
elra
March 24th, 2009 at 5:31 am
Mastiffarobics would not work so well. It’s hard to lift the 265 pound size doggy.
March 24th, 2009 at 5:44 am
Hilarious! Your dogs are so cute
March 24th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Hilarious! I could use two shih tzus as weights and every time I lay on the floor I get 60 pounds of black furriness plopping down on my torso! I ought to be thin in no time! LOL
March 24th, 2009 at 6:14 am
Doing workouts with my kids used to be a lot easier. They keep gaining weight though! We’re almost at 100 lbs worth of kids now! I think I need some little doggies!
March 24th, 2009 at 6:23 am
that was the funniest post! i loved it! i get my exercise because of my pups too…although not lifting them…
March 24th, 2009 at 6:43 am
You are HILARIOUS! Now I know why I’m always battling the bulge — I need some chihuahuas
Either that or some Taco Bell…
March 24th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Oh you are absolutely adorable; to participate in chiaerobics, is it a lot of dedication and hardwork?
March 24th, 2009 at 7:07 am
I guess I will have to borrow my coworkers Chi!!
March 24th, 2009 at 7:07 am
too cute!
March 24th, 2009 at 7:18 am
bwahaha! LOVE it! I wish my dogs were small enough to lift like that.
March 24th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Well, you look great : ). They are so cute.
March 24th, 2009 at 7:26 am
They make good weights, but I’m guessing that they are not into going for long runs with you.
March 24th, 2009 at 7:30 am
NOW I realize what has been missing in my workouts! Sigh, yet another reason to get a dog.
March 24th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Well,you look fabulous. Now I know your secret – I need two cute little dogs!
March 24th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Your funny!
March 24th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Oh My God!! That is hilarious. Are you in Alaska for the picture of the moose? Laura
March 24th, 2009 at 9:14 am
Thanks SITSta for stopping by. Love the workout buddies you have, so funny!
March 24th, 2009 at 9:15 am
That is the cutest thing I have seen in a very long time! You are one toned chica!
March 24th, 2009 at 9:35 am
That is too funny! Hey, I say do whatever works for ya!
March 24th, 2009 at 10:22 am
That is the cutest thing!! My cat does the same thing when I do yoga-or he thinks I’m playing with him and starts attacking me!!!
March 24th, 2009 at 10:40 am
You totally look like a runner to me! I can spot my kind from far away!
That + strength training really is a great way to keep the metabolism roaring like a fire — it certainly helps me to eat ice cream and cookies and pizza and exorbitant amounts of peanut butter!
March 24th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Funny indeed! And the music was nice?
About my post, they are repeaters, that’s to say aerials!
March 24th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Thanks for coming by the other day and today. I love your work out. It rocks!!!!
March 24th, 2009 at 11:11 am
How funny is this? Great post. LOL
March 24th, 2009 at 11:26 am
You are the cutest thing ever! I love that you eat what you want AND stay healthy!!!!
March 24th, 2009 at 11:38 am
THAT’S where I’ve been failing ! I just don’t have the right equipment…:-( And the best part of having a chiaworkout? They can bite you in the arse when you want to give up!
Well… admittedly, only when you’re on the floor! LOL!
March 24th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
That is too funny! Martha Stewart actually had a segment about that a couple weeks ago. So, you are on the cutting edge:-)
March 24th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
See, I knew there was a reason I need a dog, or two!
March 24th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
I need another pup! My hubby isn’t going to like this! All in the name of good health.
March 24th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
LOL That is so ingenious! I was wondering if this was yet another form of exercise I need to avoid
March 24th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
they are so freaking cute! i can’t stand it! i get pretty much the same response from roxie when i do situps (10 times a year). it’s not quite as hilarious when the dog is 85 pounds
which is probably why i look like i haven’t done situps in 6 years 
March 24th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
HAHA, I’m on a similar regimen, a Jack Russell Terrier version.
March 24th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Love those pictures Duckie! What a great exercise program. Mine is much the same, but instead of cute dogs, I have children hanging off my arms and legs. jk
You are so cute!
XOXO
Jen
March 24th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
That is so flipping hilarious!!!! We have a couple of Chi’s too. Bert and Ernie. I doubt they would approve.
March 24th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Absolutely hilarious. I can attest to the fact that the Babies DO sit on you when you do your workout in case anyone thinks they were forced “to perform”.
March 24th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Hehe. Love the doggies!!
March 24th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
How much do they charge an hour for their fabulous training services?
March 24th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Oh my gosh! You are awesome!!! You get down with your bad self and your work out plan!
(And I’m envious of your job, btw..)
Thanks for stopping by de-comp!
March 24th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Well hell. No wonder my workouts suck. I don’t have any chihuahuas. Talk about multi tasking. Ooo-eee. You are amazing.
March 24th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
OMG! You are a riot…I love it!
March 24th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Love your workout with your doggies!
March 24th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
It’s clearly working so where do I sign up?
March 24th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Bwhahahahaha!!!
I was so confused by the title, but now it makes perfect sense.
Of COURSE Queen Bitty would not allow flab in her pond. How would that reflect on her royal highness if she had flabby subjects? The answer is quite poorly, my friend. Praises to the honorable and healthy Queen Bitty for keeping your physique in tip-top chi-shape!
March 24th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
You crack me up!! Love the doggie workout! =)
March 24th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
haha! any time I get on the floor to exercise, they are all up in my business. if i’ve doing sit ups, they are on my belly. push ups, they lay beneath me.
cute post!
March 24th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
This is the SWEETES, CUTEST post EVER! I smiled through the whole thing. You’re a great puppy Mommy. : )
March 24th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
You are SO funny! Lol! I don’t have chihuahuas…I guess I will have to do kitty aerobics. LOL
March 24th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Hmmm. I have no pets… and “houseplantaerobics” sounds a little messy… Or, I suppose I could use hand weights.
March 24th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Oh my gosh, these pics are great! How hysterical that your babes like to plant themselves on you while you exercise! I particularly like the one where Bear is nose to nose with you! Hope his daily kibble breath didn’t make you wuffle!
Seriously, though, how sweet that they want to be with you no matter if you are inside, outside, still, or at motion! Sweet little chias!
March 24th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Funny and Brilliant thats you Duckie. Jane x
March 24th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Love, Love, LOVED this Duckie! I love Bitty and Bear, and I love you!! I wish I had your stamina for all that exercise! XXOO
March 25th, 2009 at 3:59 am
Chiaerobics looks fun to me!!
March 25th, 2009 at 4:12 am
LOVE it!! I bet they are constantly on your heels, barking at you to KEEP MOVING!!
Thanks for visiting & commenting!
March 25th, 2009 at 5:24 am
Ok, that is very possibly the best exercise blog I’ve EVER seen. Fabulous :0)
March 25th, 2009 at 6:21 am
omg, that’s so totally hilarious!
and that pecan pie looked amazing!
March 25th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Gosh, you are teeny! Lucky lady. My pups have me on a similar work out plan–there’s is step on my hair while trying to do sit ups (even if it’s in a ponytail!)–which provides great resistance! Ha!
March 25th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I love your tecnique !!! I’ll have to start it with my cat !! You are great !
March 25th, 2009 at 11:44 am
You are funny!
March 25th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
This is hysterical! I can’t believe your dogs put up with that — hahahaha!
March 25th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
That’s hilarious but I’m sure they love it!
March 25th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
This is sooooooo CUTE! I absolutely adore this post of yours!!!
March 26th, 2009 at 6:19 am
LOL, if my babygirl had read that she’d tell me what you’re really saying is if I get her a dog I’ll lose weight!
~ingrid
March 26th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Those are some seriously patient dogs!!
March 27th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Thanks for making me smile!
Jen
Creative and Curious Kids!
March 28th, 2009 at 12:41 am
LOLOLOL!! I am cracking up at chiarobics! Hilarious. One of the funniest things I’ve seen all year. Love it, love it, love it! Thanks for your compliment on my reflection photo!
April 1st, 2009 at 8:05 am
Well, it seems to be working for you so keep it up! I was just reading your last post about burgers and wondering how you stay so trim!!
April 3rd, 2009 at 3:55 pm
That’s hilarious!! It’s certainly working. I definitely could not do that with my 80+ pound lab though. He’d crush me. LOL
May 24th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
It is the coolest site,keep so!