I like yoga!

All those years I shied away from it.  I thought, how can doing weird stretches help you lose weight?

I LOVE IT!!

OK, so now’s the point where I admit to something that is somewhat embarrassing.  I ordered and have been using an exercise routine from Beach Body known as, Yoga Booty Ballet.  It’s yoga and cardio and some free weights. Aside from Billy Blanks’ original Tae Bo, I have never completed an exercise routine and liked it.  (I miss you Billy)

I know that these DVD’s aren’t going to be the answer to all of my fitness prayers.  But, they’re a great start.  I have found something that makes me move, and sweat, and makes me really focus on my body and mind. The instructors are beyond corny, there is some Rajesh Koothrappali look-alike  playing the bongos in the background, 

and there is a crew of overly happy women with wide toothy grins, following each instruction perfectly.  But I don’t care, it makes me move. Yesterday after completing a DVD  with two overly needy children and a very attentive dog (I heard at least 100 “Mom can you ____________?’s”, had more than enough assistance during raised knee crunches from my 3-year-old daughter, received 4 slobbery kisses from a bulldog while in downward facing dog, and had to take one emergency jog to the bathroom to wipe a poopy butt!) I realized that I too was smiling like a fool.

So my journey continues.  I’m eating better, I’m finally moving, and I’m starting to like myself a little bit more each day.  (Check out the newest smoothie recipe in the recipe section, it’s amaze balls!)

And if you hear someone yelling “I love yoga booty ballet!!) It’s just me…. I don’t care, I love it!