How Did 30 Rocks Alec Baldwin Drop 30 Pounds In Four Months?

First Published: January 21, 2012 2:58 PM EST Credit: WireImage LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Alec Baldwin attends the 2011 National Board of Review Awards gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in NYC on January 10, 2012 Alec Baldwin has appeared noticeably trimmer during appearances of late and the 30 Rock star says the key to dropping the excess pounds is a bit bittersweet. I gave up sugar. I lost 30 pounds in four months, he told Access Hollywood correspondent Jill Martin during an interview in NY City on Friday. Its amazing. In addition to cutting out sweets, Alec who is currently dating yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas infused his daily routine with a variety of exercises. Pilates, spin, not as much yoga as Id like, the 53-year-old told Jill of his fitness methods. When were shooting [30 Rock] its tough When were shooting and I cant work out, I just have to eat less. So, Im very conscious of that. But sugar was the real killer for me that was the problem, he added. As for 30 Rock, despite persistent rumors claiming Alec may soon hang up Jack Donaghys designer suits for good, the actor said he fully plans to return for yet another season of the NBC hit. I think were going to do some kind of season next year theyre not sure whether were going to do a full season or maybe a piece of a season, [but] theres going to be something next year, I believe, he told Jill. See Alec in action alongside Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan and Jane Krakowski on 30 Rock, airing Thursdays at 8 PM on NBC. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.