What to wear?

Believe it or not what you wear has a big impact on your workout. The way you feel while working out and how you feel going into a workout. Have you ever heard the term dress for success? Basically, it means dress for where you want to be not where you are going. Same rule applies in fitness as in business. Dress in a way that sets you up for a great workout and many more thereafter.

When I first started working out again I will tell you that I didn't just need to lose 10 lbs so it was not necessarily comfortable for me to wear tighter fitting pants and shirts that you would typically wear to workout.  I just felt silly so I wore what I always wore when not dressed up. I wore really loose yoga pants a few sizes too big and a big baggy sweatshirt. I am not sure I even owned a decent sports bra. My first few workouts were MISERABLE. I was so overheated and was aggravated from fixing my bra and pulling my pants up the whole time it almost was not worth the effort. On the way home one day a friend very bluntly said you are going to have to drop the baggy clothes and sweatshirt. She was right and I will forever be thankful for her advice. I just had to get over it and once I did I was so much better for it!!

You see had I continued to have that same struggle workout after workout I may not have stuck with it. That would have just been one more thing to get in my way and at that time I did need anything else discouraging me. So I bought some actual workout pants that wick sweat and I sought advice on what types of shirts to buy and I bought one pair of pants, some socks, new shoes and a few tops. It sounds like and investment and I will tell you right now. IT IS. But in the best way. My advice is to start small with maybe even one good outfit. Then every month or every two months add a piece until you are stocked enough to get through the week with what you have in case you get caught up with work or kids and cannot wash. After almost 3 years I am just now getting stocked. I took it really slow since I stay home and don't work but part time I don't have a ton to spend on items but it is possible to get what you need on a budget if you pay attention and look for sales. Below I will list some of my favorite workout items. You may find your own and it may take a few times. Try everything on and if the fit is not right and it does not wick sweat don't mess with it. You want to set yourself up for success and being cool and comfortable is key! These are a few main components to get you going. Have fun getting a new outfit and then go ROCK that workout!!


Workout shirts I love- GapFit has great shirts. They are t shirt style and so soft and wick sweat. They are thin yet not see through. They are usually on sale at certain times and Gap runs online sales all the time. Keep an eye out. At outlets in the summer at the beach I can usually snag them for 9.99 each which is a great investment. They last!! Gap Fit Breathe V Neck Tee and Tanks. Copy and paste link

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=142856292&vid=1&locale=en_US&kwid=1&sem=false&sdkw=gapfit-breathe-v-neck-tee-P142856&sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gap.com%2Fproducts%2Fwomens-workout-tops.jsp


Workout pants I love. I have fallen in love with a brand that Nordstrom sells called Zella. The great thing about Nordstrom is the typically have free shipping and free returns so you can order what you want. Try on and send it on back no sweat. I now have two pairs of the long leggings and plan to order a pair of the capris for summer. They are thick so you do not see through them yet they wick sweat as they need to and are not hot. They come in great patterns and colors. I wear a large in these and I feel like they fit true to size. They are LONG so you may just have to have them hemmed because I promise they hold you in at just the right spots, are cute and well made. They go on sale faily often for half price. If you follow Sheaffer Told me Too on Facebook she lets you know when Zella goes on sale or just watch the Nordstrom website! RIGHT NOW>>TODAY they are 34.80. I is much better than 3-4 pairs of cheap ones that still cost 10-15 each.

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