One day, my husband brought me home a pair of hot pink, Princess Jasmine wannabe work out pants. I questioned them at first, but then I found myself EXCITED to go to the gym just so I could wear them!
This led me to write this post.
Now, I have been hesitant bringing anything up that involves anything to do with the body.. working out, eating healthy, body types, body images.. ect. because we as women tend to have some insecurities. But something snapped inside me as I wore these Jasmine pants. Not only did my self esteem get boosted at the gym, but I wasn’t afraid to write a post about working out! I felt like Kevin McCallister from “Home Alone” when he conquered his fear being alone. He yelled “Hey, I’m not afraid anymore! I said, I’m not afraid anymore!” This is what has been going on inside my head.
Basically, I have found that wearing cute, colorful work out clothes has motivated me to get to the gym more often. I think it can for you too.
This is me in a typical outfit I used to wear when I worked out.
This is so blah. I used to think, “why wear something cute if it’s just going to get sweaty and stinky?” I don’t want to go to the gym looking like this!
{shirt: taken from husband, shorts: husband’s old soccer shorts}
Here’s where the magic happened.
There are clothes made specifically for working out! And they have cute ones! Ding ding!
All of a sudden the gym became fun! I wanted to run, jump, skip, play! I wanted to sing and dance to MC Hammer!
{top: t.j. maxx, pants: adidas (husband) shoes: nike frees}
This outfit is where the color really starts to pull through. I tried Zumba.. loved it. Have you noticed the clothes Zumba people wear? How fun are they?? The more colorful and crazy, the better. I think they are on to something.
{top: DownEast (warehouse) Bottoms: Marshalls, Shoes: T.J. Maxx}
I have been told over and over again that what we wear on the outside reflects the way we feel on the inside.
I believe this to be true. Think about it.
Finding clothes you feel comfortable in is the most important. You CAN STILL look cute while being comfortable. I’m not telling you to wear only your sports bra and spandex.
A big hesitation of mine was spending money on work out clothes. They can get pretty pricey, especially name brand items. You can find awesome deals at Ross, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, even Ebay for nice items. These shorts brand new would cost around $30. I found them at a thrift store for $3. Cool right?
{top: T.J. Maxx, Shorts: thrifted, Shoes: Nike Frees}
Take this post into consideration using the points of COLOR and CUTE. Don’t worry about wearing revealing clothes if you are not comfortable with it. That is not what I’m getting at.
It’s like getting all dressed up to go out on a Friday night date, only you’re kissing the floor doing push-ups instead of your date.
What motivates you to work out?
Romona says
Thanks for this… I feel the same way! I finally starting running a couple of months back and started wearing something similar to the green tank top and black pant! Now I am feeling better but inside and outside therefore starting wearing brighter clothes… now if I can get my badly sprained ankle better, I will back to running!
Amy says
I completely agree! Ever since I started buying fun, colorful clothes, I feel excited to go to the gym and feel like I have more energy. I have the best pair of aqua crop leggings and a bunch of really colorful sports bras. I just got some really cute yoga shorts too. TJ Maxx is my favorite place to buy workout clothes. I’m glad I’m not the only one! 🙂
Cristi Dame says
I really want a pair of Jasmine pants- that just may make working out just a tad bit more fun!! Love this post!
Carrie // cue the confetti says
SO TRUE!!! I have just started purchasing cute gym clothes and it helps!!!
Christina Hudman says
Completely inspired! Thank you! I had a baby 3 months ago and have been too afraid to try Zumba. But I think you nailed it… I’m too embarrased to wear my workout clothes in public. I’m now going to go find me some fun cute clothes on the cheap and get my hiney in gear.
Ruth Allmart says
Great post Darlene, thanks! You are so right. I love new workout clothes 🙂
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