Smart people can be the dumbest of all.

This is a story about the folly in believing in Babaloo Practitioners.

I've lost about 30 pounds since Thanksgiving.
I used to call it baby weight but since my baby is in kindergarten, that excuse was a little old. So I kicked it in gear.

My cousin, who is the smartest person I know (after me) was really shocked when she saw me. I was shocked by her gullibility.

Here's how the exchange went.

Cousin: You look great. What have you been doing?
Me: (with a big grin) I'm on that new diet...you know the one that Kim K is on.
Cousin:Really? What is it? What do you have to do?
Me: (laughing) The key is you have to find a Babaloo Practitioner. They're the only ones trained to blend the shakes according to your special body type. I don't know what's in them but I can eat what I want and the weight just fell off. It only costs $1800.
Cousin:$1800? Where did you find him? Can I find a Babaloo Practitioner online?

At this point she has her iPhone in hand searching for Babaloo Practitioners.
I was shocked that she would believe such a thing without question. Furthermore, I have 3 kids. Did she really think I would spend $1800 on a something called a Babaloo Practitioner and drink what he gave me without question? I guess so.

Now, I'm laughing hysterically.

Me: Fool! there is no such thing as a Babaloo Practitioner. I worked out with kettlebells 5 days per week, the elliptical 2 days per week. Plus giving the boys swim lessons.

Cousin:Oh...that sucks. I don't have time for that.

Yep. That's what she said. Paying a Babaloo Practitioner $1800 to make a concoction is more logical than working out.

I know we talk about it all the time, but it's hard when it's your own family. This women is an RN and was fully prepared to spend $1800 on a Babaloo Practitioner. :confused:

Wait a minute...maybe I should become a Babaloo Practitioner?