Getting Back Into the Groove

See? I told y'all I was a bad blogger...

I don't really have much news on my weight loss front. I started a second job as a server at Olive Garden and it's been all I can do to keep my hair washed, much less exercise or really actively diet. With that being said things are finally settling down in regards to my schedule and so I have purchased Beachbody's "Brazil Butt Lift" exercise DVD'S since I should actually have some time now to use them and I am SO EXCITED!!!

For me, exercise is about finding something that works and that I can stick with. Last year I had a lot of success with losing weight while I was swimming at the YMCA - I lost about 30 pounds pretty rapidly and swam nearly every day. It was awesome, especially since I have problems with my joints and high-impact exercises can exacerbate these problems. When summer rolled around and the pool was invaded by 17,000 summer campers I hopped out of the pool and onto the elliptical machine, again because it was easier on my joints, and my weight loss continued.

Then, in September, I changed jobs and my exercise routine pretty much disappeared. I was working ridiculous hours and had absolutely no energy left to even think about going to the gym, so I dropped my YMCA membership. Driving almost half an hour, working out for an hour, then driving back was just not going to work for me. I mean seriously, I could be sleeping in those two hours!

Now it's time for me to get serious again, which is why I bought the Beachbody DVD's. I already own a Bellydance workout DVD and love it, but I've also gotten kind of bored with it and it's not very challenging for me anymore. I can practically do the routine in my sleep so it's time to move on to something else. I did a lot of research before deciding on the Brazil Butt Lift series (and yes, it does tone more than just your behind!) and I'm really excited that I won't have to leave my apartment to get my workout!

I've also decided to cut back on carbs (gasp!). I'm talking about the super-processed starchy carbs that come in bread, pasta, cereal, etc., not the good carbs in fruits and veggies. Anyone that knows me knows that I am a carb-aholic; I rate my favorite restaurants based on the bread that comes with the meal. We've all heard about how bad gluten is for you though, and so in an effort to be healthier I'm going to cut back and limit my daily intake. I'll be honest and admit that I will still be eating bread and pasta and such but I'm going to be sure to avoid it whenever possible.

And I'll stop sneaking breadsticks at work. Mostly.