Hello and welcome to day one of Resolution Week at Get Your Pretty On!
By now you all know that I started this blog as a way to get myself out of my yoga pants on a daily basis (if you’re new, you can get caught up on that HERE.) Well today I’m going against all that I stand for because…
It’s Yoga Pants Day!
Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against yoga pants in and of themselves. I was just abusing their use and not wearing them for what they were intended for.
My yoga pants were my work from home mom uniform. And a crutch for not getting ready on a daily basis.
I was definitely NOT June Cleaver…
And while I don’t flit around the house in pearls and a dress, I do at least clean up, get dressed and *try* to look put together now. My yoga pants get worn to yoga and for working out.
One of my 2013 resolutions is to re-commit to healthier living. This is something I generally do pretty well but have slacked on for the past six months or so. At first, I got away with it just fine. Then I started to slowly gain weight and feel sluggish. Now I’m up six pounds since October and lack energy. No bueno.
If I’m being honest, I work out for the following reasons (in this order):
1. So I can eat more.
2. So I feel good and have energy.
3. So my jeans fit.
Yes, I love food. And I eat a lot of it. I can keep up with my husband and teenaged son at most meals.
I try to eat mostly healthy but I do enjoy chocolate (daily) and cheese and an occasional glass of wine. Working out allows me to have my indulgences.
Which brings me to this year’s goal. I want to commit to working out at least four times a week doing a combo of cardio intervals, weights and yoga. This is the magic formula to kick start my metabolism like nothing else.
Alison’s “Get Your Work Out On” Plan
(choose four per week)
1. Jillian Michaels “Ripped in 30” DVD
2. Run/Walk Intervals on the treadmill (2 miles)
3. Jillian Michaels “Kickbox Fast Fix” DVD
4. Yoga Class (Heated Vinyasa Flow)
5. Jillian Michaels “Killer Buns and Thighs” DVD
6. At home weights workout (from Fitness Magazine)
Yes, I’m kind of a Jillian fan. You either love her or hate her. If you hate her, just turn down the volume and follow along because her workouts will kick your butt. They’re fast (20-25 minutes), challenging and effective. I swear by her DVD’s when I need to get into shape for a beach vacation or special event.
One of my big motivators for working out (other than the three I listed above) is wearing something cute during it. There’s nothing like a new colorful sports tank or some cross trainers to light my motivation fire.
Here’s my typical workout uniform.
And here are the ingredients.
[Compression Capri – Nike]
I work out in capris almost year-round. They’re perfect for yoga, running and just about everything else. The print on this pair makes them more fun than basic black.
[Tank with Built-in Bra – Nike]
Sometimes I layer a sports bra under a regular tank but usually I prefer one of these two-for-one combos.
[Cross Trainer – Nike]
Colorful cross trainers instantly put me in a good mood! This pair is super comfy, I have them in two bright colors.
[Half Zip Hoodie – Nike]
This half zip hoodie adds just the right layer of warmth.
And on a related note…
Ladies, if you practice yoga, then a good mat is a MUST have. My friend Joseph bought me this Manduka mat for my birthday a few years ago and it’s made a big difference in my practice. He’s also a yoga instructor and the owner of Soul Motivation yoga studio so he knows his stuff (that’s a blatant plug, btw. If you live in Dallas you MUST take one of his classes.)
I have this mat along with the tote and the mat towel.
And one last story before I go…
Last summer my hubby was in Burlington, VT for a business trip. While working out there, he was approached by one of the locals at the gym.
Local: “You’re not from around here, are you?”
Hubby: “No, I’m from Dallas. Why do you ask?”
Local (laughing): “Oh, OK, that makes sense. Only someone from Dallas would wear matching workout clothes.”
Hubby wasn’t sure how to respond to that.
I say there’s nothing wrong with looking good while working out! Then again, I bought him that matching outfit. 🙂
It’s Your Turn: What are your workout resolutions? Do you wear matching work out clothes or tend to mix it up? Tell me in the comments.
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