My Gummi Gummi

When the Gummibär video was big back in 2007, I became completely addicted to the joyful, viral song and the adorable green gummi bear who danced around in his underwear.  I must have contributed at least 2 million You Tube views myself... that's how serious my infatuation was.

I remember being really excited to share the hilarious video with my boyfriend (now husband), and one day when he returned from work, I attacked him with my laptop at the ready.  We watched the video a few times through (it's a catchy tune!) and both agreed that the best part is when the gummi shakes his little booty at the camera in his yellow underoos -- crack and all.

I'm not sure exactly how it happened, but "gummi gummi" became our household's code word for "butt crack."  For example, "Your gummi gummi is showing" or "Nice gummi gummi."  Being a curvaceous woman living in a world of unforgiving jean cuts, I was called on my gummi gummi so much that it became my nickname.  (Note the irony of this, as I don't enjoy snacking on gummis of any sort -- I'm more of a chocolate girl, myself!)

So anyway, then Mommyhood happened, with all of its macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets and NOM NOM NOMS!... along with an unfortunate birth control faux pas and other medication-related weight gain.  Then I lost some weight.  Then I gained it back.  Then I lost some weight.  Then I broke my foot and gained it all back, plus more.  Then I lost some weight.  Then I gained it back... you get the picture here, right?

Last weekend, I stood in Borders' Health & Fitness section, muttering to myself something about "needing inspiration" and being "unable to lose weight."  I was getting really aggravated that all of the books essentially say the same thing, and then it hit me.  Weight loss isn't rocket science... it happens when you put the effort into it.

Well, that's my problem.  I'm so busy making excuses for myself that I don't have any time to work out, eat healthy, and be mindful of my own well being.  I've lost weight before and I will again... if I work hard and keep at it.

Hence, the birth of this sweet little bloggity blog.  This blog will hold me accountable for myself and help me stay focused.  And stuff.

Oh, look!  A dancing gummi bear!






Note:  The Hungarian version of this song is far superior to all other versions.  'Nough said.

♥ g. m.