workout wear

It's that time of year where everyone is motivated to get into shape. The gym parking lots are filling up and it's impossible to get on a treadmill without having to wait in line. I am one of those people that would rather work out at home because I don't like people seeing me look like a wet rat while working out, so fortunately I don't have any problems with an over crowded gym. But I've been a part of a gym before and I know how it goes - be strong, it will likely clear up by February 1st.

Some people will work out for 3 or 4 weeks and then they lose their motivation. I'm here to tell you to keep it up! Trust me, I know all about losing motivation - it's much easier to get out of the habit of working out than it is to get in it. But give it another 3 or 4 weeks and you'll start seeing an improvement, and you'll wonder why you didn't start doing this sooner. Plus, gym clothes these days have made a huge improvement. Seriously, the things I used to wear to the gym. Oversized tees, stretched out sports bra and pajama pants? No. Not anymore. It seems like you can find athletic wear almost anywhere these days, and there are so many bright, cheerful colors and cute designs. And good quality! I've put together a few of my favorite workout pieces to help keep you motivated:

SPORTS BRAS:

left to right:

Gap // Low-Impact Zig-Zag Sports Bra

Jockey // Zip-Front High Impact Seamless Sports Bra

adidas by Stella McCartney // Sports Bra

The Upside // Behati Printed Stretch-Jersey Sports Bra

TOPS:

left to right:

Kohl's // RBX Jacquard Scoopneck Workout Top

Express // EXP Core Zip-Up Jacket

Nike // 'Gym Vintage' Zip Front Hoodie

Lululemon // Define Jacket

SHORTS:

left to right:

Kohl's // Shape Active Wave Printed Workout Shorts

Nike // Pro Bit Women's Training Shorts

Nike // Rival Dri-Fit shorts

Forever 21 // Active Colorblock Yoga Shorts

PANTS:

left to right:

Pretty Little Things // Ombre Workout Leggings

Express // Blurred Print EXP Core Compression Leggings

Old Navy // Mesh-Panel Compression Crops

Bluefly // Missfit Activewear Athletic Yoga Pants

SHOES:

left to right:

New Balance // W1500

Skechers // Flex Appeal Pretty City Athletic Shoes

Nike // Flyknit Roshe Run Sneaker

New Balance // 620 Capsule Core Running Sneaker

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Personally working out is not one of my resolutions, as I try to stay consistent throughout the year, but being healthy is always important to me. This month I'm trying some Whole30 recipes and have cut out sugar, dairy and alcohol from my diet until February 2nd (I drank on the first for the football game, so I moved up a day.) So far so good, but there's cheese in my fridge just staring me in the face and I swear I'm being haunted by pizza and cupcakes. I'm only on day 4, and I'm already getting a bit hangry, but I'm fighting through it... Working out helps!

Is working out a New Year's Resolution of yours? How's it going so far?

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