Apathy for Exercise

My name is Katie and I have a problem: I hate working out. Ok, I don't actually hate it, but I can't get into a routine, and I loathe that I can't do that. I find myself often getting bored while working out, and wondering when I should just be done and go back home. I also have a problem with figuring out what time I like working out best, leading to the aforementioned problem of not having a routine. Help me.

Here are some factors to take into account when trying to assist me in my pursuit of health:

1. I am a breakfast eater. I eat first thing when I wake up, and if I try to do any laborious activities before eating, such as climbing stairs or running, I start to feel lightheaded. I gotta have my pops!

2. My work hours can be inconsistent. I either start at 7 am or 3 pm, hindering a consistent routine.

3. I get bored quite quickly with exercising. Apathy all over the place.

4. I'm interested in group exercise, but not necessarily the price. I've tried, and would like to continue to do, yoga and pure barre.

5. My eating habits aren't necessarily conducive to losing weight. I have a sweet tooth out the wazoo. My portion sizes for meals are appropriate, but it's like I have a bottomless pit of a stomach when it comes to sweets.

I've gained nearly 15 pounds since graduating college, thanks to not dancing 2 or more times a week as well as having a job where I sit for up to 12 hours a day. I also can't say that I'm the most active of people on my days off (damn you, Netflix!) I want to get back into shape, but I am so apathetic about the actual exercising process that I just don't know where to start.

What kind of routine do you have that you have adapted into your life?  What helps you stay on track? Will you be my workout buddy?

Trending: Burgundy Cardigan

I've had a few really cute work outfits lately, partly because I worked 6 days in a row and didn't want to be boring, and they all have one thing in common: my burgundy cardigan from JC Penney. I didn't even realize it until I was compiling my pictures! I also realized that thanks to a recent highlight touch up, my hair looks great! So without further ado, my most recent "What I wore to work" compilation, along with "fun" titles that I think describe the outfit (because I feel like it).

Mad Men Secretary

This is my favorite outfit of the bunch, and I was definitely not going to save the best for last when it came down to it! The midi-length pencil skirt is actually a part of my work uniform that I *finally* received (not with much enthusiasm, mind you). The pants didn't fit right, so for now I'm stuck with a skirt, two shirts, and a vest. Not too much in terms of versatility, so I decided to do a little bit of incorporation (probably not really allowed, oops) and I am very happy with the outcome. Unfortunately, the skirt was damaged thanks to some sequins on my work bag (not purposefully, I swear), so I might end up having to send that one back too. I can't remember what shoes I wore with this outfit, but in all honestly it might have been my go-to Sperrys, or my new loafers that I'll show off in another outfit! Don Draper, get at me.

Brown Pencil Skirt: c/o Cintas, Blue Polka Dot Button Down: Land's End

 Whimsical Season Transitions Secretary

Apparently midi skirts are also a trend in this post. I had been really wanting to get some new midi skirts that were more neutral (compared to my bright pink Anthropologie skirt). When I went to visit Adam at home in Michigan for a few days, his mom told me she wanted to take me to this boutique that she thought I would love. So for an early birthday present, she had me pick out whatever I wanted, and I settled on this adorable ditsy flower print midi skirt. The only thing that would make it more perfect is if it had pockets, but that's okay because my cardigan does! The skirt is super flowy and comfortable, and the colors are definitely able to transition into fall. I'm 100% sure that I wore my Sperrys with this one. 

Midi Skirt: Class Act Boutique, Brown Shirt: Old

Yachting Weekend with the Kennedys Secretary

I think I look like I belong on a yacht with the Kennedys, (or Kate Middleton!) don't you? Or maybe it's just because I'm currently reading a book about them. Either way, this outfit was super nautical, and I'm totally okay with that. Thanks to my work's rewards program, I was able to redeem my points for $150 in Gap gift cards; spent it all at once, no regrets! Among my spoils, I bought these cropped navy pants during my spree, as well as a pair of incredibly comfy, black smoking shoes, which I have chosen to call loafers because I do not smoke. I've got it! Smoking hot loafers! Now how do I go about getting a patent...?

Navy Cropped Pants: Gap, Striped Boatneck Shirt: Gap Outlet

Black Smoking Hot Loafers: Gap

You done good, burgundy cardigan, you done good. Speaking of my hair (earlier), I've been wrestling with the idea of cutting it shorter for the fall, a la this:

Feel free to share your thoughts an opinions in the comments! I wish I could pull off the shorter Taylor Swift/Karlie Kloss look, but my hair will not do that and I pretty much don't want to take the time to make it do so. Until next time!