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cportwine
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Posted: 1 October 2008 03:19 pm |
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I hope I haven't posted about this before.
I was just curious if everyone has workout cloths that they do their exercises in.
I usually walk and go in whatever I am wearing, even if I am at home and just jumping on the treadmill. Jewelry and all, lol.
My daughter makes fun of me for this. But then she lives in workout cloths. I remember telling her, that if I had to go change everytime I wanted to walk, then I just wouldn't walk.
I think if I was going to a gym or something, it would be different.
So, what do you all do?
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DaniMae1
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Posted: 1 October 2008 07:09 pm |
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| Well, I do have some "exercise" outfits. I also wear lightweight capri pants and t shirts to the gym. My thing is that I usually go right after taking the kids to school and then from there to work. (house cleaning) So the clothes go from gym to work pretty easily unless I get a big sweat built up.
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MidgeH
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Posted: 1 October 2008 07:37 pm |
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| In my opinion the clothes are the only reason to work out. I like being able to wear and orange racer back bra and pink yoga pants and have it be seen as stylish. Fun.
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cportwine
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Posted: 1 October 2008 08:08 pm |
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MidgeH wrote: In my opinion the clothes are the only reason to work out. I like being able to wear and orange racer back bra and pink yoga pants and have it be seen as stylish. Fun.
You know I thought about that also, workout cloths being a fun stylish thing. But, I never look all that appealing in work out cloths. If I was a hard body, then maybe, lol.
Maybe I just need to find the right thing for me.
I do get into buying and collecting walking shoes, exercise equipment, etc. Just have never had a interest in dressing for the part.
The only time, my sweat pants make it out of the draw is if I am going camping, and I need to be able to throw something on to go outside in - in the middle of night, or hang by the fire.
Plus, I have never liked wearing sweat pants when working out. I can feel my fat giggle around. I rather have something more form fitting.
Maybe I should go shopping...
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ShannonOfDoom
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Posted: 2 October 2008 12:35 am |
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I definantly need good workout clothes, i usually wear knee length tights (easy to move in) & a t shirt or a racer back top with a built in support bra.
In a gym its definantly nessisary but even going for a walk on the treadmill its important to have good walking shoes with proper arch support (you can really hurt your joints without proper shoes) & clothes you can move in. Theres nothing worse than walking in jeans!
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Hellrazor
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Posted: 2 October 2008 01:07 am |
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I wear all kinds of DRI clothes they are great. I think playing the part helps mentally with what you are doing. Plus you get to see how they look with weight loss progress
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 2 October 2008 02:49 am |
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Most of the time, I work out in a cotton t-shirt and polyester shorts.
I used to wear polyester shirts, but they gave me "problems", so I switched back to cotton.
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VegaObscura
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Posted: 2 October 2008 11:15 am |
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When I'm at home I workout totally naked. When I go the gym, I usually wear a thick black T shirt and jeans. Sometimes I put my hair up in a ponytail, but usually I leave it down. It gets in my face the first 5 minutes or so, but after that its so wet from sweat that it stays out of my way on its own.
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cportwine
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Posted: 2 October 2008 12:11 pm |
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ShannonOfDoom wrote: I definantly need good workout clothes, i usually wear knee length tights (easy to move in) & a t shirt or a racer back top with a built in support bra.
In a gym its definantly nessisary but even going for a walk on the treadmill its important to have good walking shoes with proper arch support (you can really hurt your joints without proper shoes) & clothes you can move in. Theres nothing worse than walking in jeans!
Yep, I have learned the hard way about good shoes..... I went through quite a bit, to get some decent shoes.
I now have two good pairs- so, I am good in that department.
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cportwine
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Posted: 2 October 2008 12:12 pm |
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VegaObscura wrote: When I'm at home I workout totally naked. When I go the gym, I usually wear a thick black T shirt and jeans. Sometimes I put my hair up in a ponytail, but usually I leave it down. It gets in my face the first 5 minutes or so, but after that its so wet from sweat that it stays out of my way on its own.
lol, my husband would love if I did that.
I somehow don't think my kids would appreciate it though.
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MidgeH
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Posted: 2 October 2008 01:53 pm |
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When I'm at home I workout totally naked. Um, doesn't that hurt? (Also, I think it would completely derail my other gravity-fighting efforts!)
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 2 October 2008 03:10 pm |
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| I love having workout clothes. Form fitting, stretch, comfortable and bright colors I'd never normally wear. Somehow, having those special clothes on motivates me to go work out! Plus, I hate sweating in my regular clothes.
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cportwine
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Posted: 2 October 2008 04:18 pm |
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Yep, I am thinking this just gives me an excuse to go shopping.
I was thinking of getting some leggings and t-shirt type things. I tried buying sport bras and got the wrong size, so I gave them to my daughter. Maybe I can pick up some more of those. I don't know....I don't even know what is out there for workout cloths, lol.
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MidgeH
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Posted: 2 October 2008 07:42 pm |
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| For me the bra is the most important part. But sizing is hard - I like the racer back ones that you actually pull on over your head because they are snug and very supportive(They come s-m-l-xl instead of number sizes so that's easier and I always go a size smaller then i think I need. I usually get mine at Kohl's - they have decent brands at good prices.)
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 2 October 2008 07:52 pm |
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VegaObscura wrote: When I'm at home I workout totally naked.
Wow, I couldn't do that, even if I lived alone. Way too awkward for me. The closest I've come to that is considering Spandex. 
Actually, I'm still considering Spandex to reduce the chaffing. I wear 100% polyester shorts now, sized L, so they are a big snug, which I like, but I've still experienced chaffing.
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MidgeH
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Posted: 2 October 2008 08:09 pm |
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I got a pair of compression shorts to help with that. They are great for working out if you are running/walking/bike riding. Usually they are sold in the running section of sporting goods stores.
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cupcakets
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Posted: 2 October 2008 10:07 pm |
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VegaObscura wrote: When I'm at home I workout totally naked. When I go the gym, I usually wear a thick black T shirt and jeans. Sometimes I put my hair up in a ponytail, but usually I leave it down. It gets in my face the first 5 minutes or so, but after that its so wet from sweat that it stays out of my way on its own.
LOL,i workout naked to!But i do it when my hubby is'nt home or else i would'nt get anything done....anyhoo. :P But i go for walks in whatever i'm wearing,i'm to lazy to change.
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cportwine
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Posted: 2 October 2008 10:41 pm |
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cupcakets wrote: VegaObscura wrote: When I'm at home I workout totally naked. When I go the gym, I usually wear a thick black T shirt and jeans. Sometimes I put my hair up in a ponytail, but usually I leave it down. It gets in my face the first 5 minutes or so, but after that its so wet from sweat that it stays out of my way on its own.
LOL,i workout naked to!But i do it when my hubby is'nt home or else i would'nt get anything done....anyhoo. :P But i go for walks in whatever i'm wearing,i'm to lazy to change.
LOL, I really think I would totally gross myself out, if I worked out naked.
I can just see my flabby stomach now....ewwww not a pretty picture... 
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cupcakets
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Posted: 2 October 2008 10:58 pm |
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cportwine wrote: cupcakets wrote: VegaObscura wrote: When I'm at home I workout totally naked. When I go the gym, I usually wear a thick black T shirt and jeans. Sometimes I put my hair up in a ponytail, but usually I leave it down. It gets in my face the first 5 minutes or so, but after that its so wet from sweat that it stays out of my way on its own.
LOL,i workout naked to!But i do it when my hubby is'nt home or else i would'nt get anything done....anyhoo. :P But i go for walks in whatever i'm wearing,i'm to lazy to change.
LOL, I really think I would totally gross myself out, if I worked out naked.
I can just see my flabby stomach now....ewwww not a pretty picture...
I know what you mean cportwine,i see all my jiggly bits when i do it but in a way it's more motivation to work even harder.Cause a month from now i can go"oh,my stomach is'nt so jello like anymore!"But that,just me,i'm kinda weird lol
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 3 October 2008 05:22 am |
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MidgeH wrote: For me the bra is the most important part. But sizing is hard - I like the racer back ones that you actually pull on over your head because they are snug and very supportive(They come s-m-l-xl instead of number sizes so that's easier and I always go a size smaller then i think I need. I usually get mine at Kohl's - they have decent brands at good prices.)
Another fan of the racerback style sports bra here for the same reasons Midge mentioned. It sure as heck is a lot more comfortable working out when your boobs are 'as one' with your torso, and not jiggling about.
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cportwine
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Posted: 3 October 2008 12:15 pm |
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mollymoo24 wrote: MidgeH wrote: For me the bra is the most important part. But sizing is hard - I like the racer back ones that you actually pull on over your head because they are snug and very supportive(They come s-m-l-xl instead of number sizes so that's easier and I always go a size smaller then i think I need. I usually get mine at Kohl's - they have decent brands at good prices.)
Another fan of the racerback style sports bra here for the same reasons Midge mentioned. It sure as heck is a lot more comfortable working out when your boobs are 'as one' with your torso, and not jiggling about.
Don't need to worry about that, here. I don't have enough in the top section to make a difference when exercising.  Sad, but true.
I think I could go bra-less and not tell a difference.
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